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July 18, 2010

Terrell Owens back in Eagle green? Doubt it

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Written by: Frank Ward
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Your DailyPhiladelphian hates when blogs post stories that are nothing more than speculation. So, what better way to protest that than to speculate about a former Philly wideout.

Terrell Owens remains unsigned. The Eagles are set at receiver with DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and Jason Avant. Or, are they?

Don't expect to see T.O. soaring in South Philly again.

Jackson and Maclin are smaller receivers and both have already missed time with injuries. Avant came on last year and established himself as the slot receiver the Eagles have searched for since Reid came to Philly. The trio will give new starter Kevin Kolb explosive targets. But, can he count on them all year. Can Avant continue to be effective? And, at just 6-0 tall, is Avant ready to be effective in the Red Zone?

The fact is, the Eagles don’t have a big target outside of 6-4 Brent Celek. Could the Eagles use the 6-3 Owens in the Red Zone? Could they use him if, say, Jackson or Maclin go down and Owens is still sitting at home?

Would the Eagles even entertain the thought?

The initial thought is no. But for a team that signed Michael Vick, anything is possible. Owens has never been in trouble off of the field and seemed to be a model citizen in Buffalo last year. With McNabb gone, it would seem to be a fresh start for a second Owens tour in Philly.

In the end, we don’t think there’s a chance in hell Owens would end up back here. Still, it is an interesting thought if the eagles find themselves in a bind and Owens is desperate for a job.







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