From Peyton's Places Season 2 Episode 5: Peyton meets with T.O. to talk about his Hall of Fame career and larger-than-life persona. Stream Peyton's Places on ESPN+! #peytonmanning #terrellowens #TO #nfl #football
The Eagles and the Giants had a charity softball game a few weeks ago. TO was on the Eagles team. Through a donation, my grandson we the "assistant coach" and was on the field with the team. TO was so kind to him. Talking to him before the game for a while. After the game, TO came over to him and said "good job Coach Tyler, I'll sign anything you'd like me to sign. I was a fan before but as you can guess, even a bigger one now. To take a few minuets to make a little boy feel special shows what kind of man he really is. Thank to TO!
Terrell Owens was THE man. If he played in this era, he’d be universally loved. He was just way too bright a star for that early 2000s era of the NFL. And because of that, people act like he wasn’t one of the 2 greatest receivers to ever live.
@@Godishim1 mmmm. Depends on how you look at it. Raw stats? No, TO is better by miles. But I'm looking at impact on a franchise, clutch games, etc... Too. Its 3a 3b it was a tough decision.
@@Gr8estOAT What a pair of knuckleheads... Moss was the better WR but TO was the better football player. Neither in my top 10 all time its a TEAM sport
I actually hated TO up until that game but was so damn impressed by his performance that I became a fan --- so much damn grit to play like that with a busted up leg
As a teen, I met TO in the locker room after a game against the Rams in STL during his breakout year. When I walked up to him, he was fiddling with his earrings. For a few seconds, he pretended not to see me. Then he bent down, said “boo”, and broke into a big grin. He signed my program and talked to me for 10 minutes like we were old friends. I’ll never forget that, and I’ll always support him.
I always love how TO really worked his way to becoming the best. He didn’t even start in college and took time to develop in the NFL and now look at the end product. HALL OF FAME
Terrell Owens was the best. That catch from Steve Young against the Packers was so good. I've always been a Redskins fan, but I thought TO was great as a Cowboy with his whole "get your popcorn ready" stuff. A truly great receiver, and a truly great entertainer. It's players like him that really exploded the NFL's success. When he started, NFL teams could be bought for a few hundred million. Now their worth $5 Billion.
Imagine TO in this era. The tail end of his career was right around the time the rules really started protecting receivers. You can almost see it in a few of these clips how much more physical the game was in the secondary.
That's really crazy what the media could do to a player. He never quitted on his team, always showed up to block and help his teammates, never got in trouble with the law or partied before games, never did drugs, just went to work everyday and because he was having fun talking on the field, the media portrayed him as this "cancer" in the locker room. To play in the Super Bowl with a broken leg is unbelievable, and he did that for his teamates to give them the best chance to win.
@@packersdog If you go by yards and TDs and not your opinion. He is top 3. It’s Rice,Moss,TO or Rice TO, Moss. TO more yards ,Moss Three more TDs than TO.
Being from Philadelphia I'll never forget that 2004 season TO set a franchise record for TDs even with breaking his leg. Then comes back in the superbowl and plays amazing against The Patriots.
I actually hated TO up until that Super Bowl but was really impressed by his performance that I became a fan --- so much damn grit to play like that with a busted up leg
That Patriots team is also by many objective standards one of the greatest ever. To come that close, on a broken leg stapled together and with a drunk/hungover QB, absolutely amazing.
@@devastor-phil310 Yeah that was a bit over the top, the first one was bad enough, but when he did it again during the same game. It was the ultimate in "act like you've been here before" moments. It was sad because he was an absolute physical beast of a player, but he really did need to keep his emotions under check a bit more.
I really liked that you guys highlighted the blocking factor in this video. You have one of the top WR in the history of the NFL showing that his ability to impact the game with his blocks was a big factor in his and his team's success. As a 49ers fan, I'm thankful the organization still puts so much importance on everyone needing the ability to block. You're the frickin man TO. All the best
I think a lot of people (especially younger folks) really forget just how great TO really was on the football field. Dude could run any route in any spot on the field, and was fearless. A lot of guys dont want to go in the middle of the field, but TO would go right in there and reek havoc on defenses
Years ago, I remember trying to explain to someone who didn't know football very well what the difference was between Moss and TO. I said, "TO always fights for the ball." If that thing was thrown anywhere in the same Zip code as him, he was going to go get it. Also, unlike Moss, he never took a play off. Always maximum effort.
I truly love it when we get to know more about people we may have had a perception about, people who were judged harshly, maybe deservedly who knows, but getting to hear their side and more details… many like TO, Ryan Leaf & others have been able to get Closure and some redemption. I think it’s awesome.
It's like he said, he is a quiet and disciplined good person off the field but he was the exuberant, herculean and dramatic TO on the field. There are many, many players who do the same. He probably needed that exaggerated personality and over the top energy to even play such a violent sport. And he was a very physical receiver who never shied away from LBs and DBs. He played in the era where throwing across the middle was considered a "hospital throw" because of guys like Ray Lewis, Urlacher and Tedy Bruschi. In today's league he would be the top dog. He'd be better than Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson or A.J. Brown.
I always thought TO was a glory hound. This interview changes my perception of him. Still a very confident guy, but the portrayal of his blocking and teamwork was something I missed in the past.
Just remember the only wide receiver in NFL history that's better than Terell Owens is Jerry Rice. So that's your kind of tell you that he's not a glory Hound that he actually worked his ass off to get where he is and to accomplish what he did. Stop paying attention to ESPN and all the naysayers and actually do some research
I’m one of the biggest T.O. fans of all time, for me it’s between Randy Moss & T.O. Randy has the slightest edge as a deep ball guy, but T.O. is the best yac receiver that’s ever played the game. U could throw a 2 yard hitch or a 5 yard slant to T.O. & he could take it the distance 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 yards etc T.O. only receiver I’ve ever seen put pro LB’s into the turf w/a stiff arm, hottest TD celebrations of all time. He was a glory hound, but he could back up every inch, ounce, word he said, to me he’s the offensive version of Deion, greatness personified
Humble he was not. However he always showed up every season in great shape and took good care of himself. (he’s probably in better shape than most rookies). But what impressed me the most unlike a lot WR’s. He was never afraid to go across the middle. Stud!
"I turned and the ball was there" Probably why that ended up a TD catch, no time to think "watch the ball into my hands" ot was pure reaction and his talent and training took over.
That game where TO made the catch vs Green Bay, made me really wanna keep watching football. Was starting to to get into it. Cuz at the time, I was all basketball. I’ll never forget watching it live.
As a Packer fan I didnt like to at all after beating my team. I live in Alabama now. He came from nothing Alabama poor poor rural Alabama and he had talent but his determination and dedication made him what he became. He seems to have matured alot over the years. Mad respect.
I became a cowboys fan because of TO I followed Jerry rice and after her retired I followed TO and when he landed on the boys I then became a cowboys fan. I grew up playing wide receiver
Both him & Moss was my favorite as a teen but as I got older i have much more appreciation for Terrell, his relentlessness, passion, drive and his hard work That gb game he had is the epitome of coming thru when it counts...he had drops all game and young still had belief in him to throw it and Terrell had faith in himself to catch it. The definition of redemption
I respect receivers who take hits and still hang on to the ball. every other position on the offense gets hit every single play. TO had all that diva behavior but the man could take a hit like a champ
Having my Best WR of all time MR. TO amd my best QB of all time MR. Manning together having a conversation of football is so especial I would have love to see this 2 together play in the same team and for sure would have one 2 or 3 Super Bowl no disrespect to the great Marvin Harrison but T O was something especial!!
Miss TO in a niner uni. We all wanted to see him every game day. When i say we i mean my household. I was young but man was he golden to watch. Just like tyson back then.
Terrell Owens is definitely one of the main reasons why I started watching football. The first game I really watched fully was a ‘07 season game between DAL and WAS and the Cowboys won 28-23 w/ TO catching 4 TD’s and I was hooked.
When he caught that pass I knew I be 49ers fan forever. The NYG comeback, Alex Smith TD run beat Saints, the GB blow outs but I don’t forget GB & Rams beating them early. It’s a shame they broke up that team it didn’t recover till RB Gore was drafted but it was rough till Harbaugh. They always fought & we’re talented RB Hearst got hurt 98. I didn’t know it be end of an era that catch I guess I’m a reverse NE fan pure victory & little pain.
Thank you guys . This is the first time in 15 years I have been able watch something about football without barfing my brains out . Maybe espn can figure out what their company name is and stick to it .
@@stevennewman8276 IN MY EAGLE EYE HE IS THAT. WE LOST BY 3 WHEN ON A BROKEN LEG TO COULD'VE PICKED UP 6 IN THAT SUPERBOWL. LOOK WHAT HE DID THAT WHOLE SEASON COMPARED 2 IRVIN, CARTER, MOSS.....ETC. MISSED 6 WEEKS BUT KILLED IN THE BOWL.....GOAT.....SORRY BUT NOT
I feel like TO worked so hard, he just couldn't put up with lack of effort, and was vocal about it. He was my favorite player as a kid. So much love for TO
Everyone talks about this guy as being a trouble maker....name one incident off the field? Show me the story where he was drunk or hit someone or got into an altercation or whatever. It doesn't exist. And yes I understand the locker room division is a real thing, but from my perspective as a fan watching the game this guy never asked for anything more from his team mates than he expected himself to give and I think that is where the frustration always came from. Imagine knowing that getting you the ball was the best chance for the team to win and it not happening. Maybe that wasn't always the reality, but when you look at him, his numbers, his talent and his accomplishments it's hard to argue otherwise. I'm not saying that he was perfect or the best of all time, but I get frustrated when people act like he was beating women and taking plays off. Dude obviously took care of himself and the training part better than anyone....I can't name a better or more willing blocker at the position other than maybe Hines or Keyshawn...and the dude was as invested in winning as anyone else out there. It's up to the coach and the QB to lead and motivate him and maybe that wasn't easy, but neither is doing anything at an extreme level. Its not my job to be anything more than a fan of the sport and for my money I don't know if there is an easier eyeball test of someone that worked as hard as humanly possible. Dude literally just had a race like 3 years ago with Tyreek and ran a 4.42 at 46 years old. You don't just wake up with that.
He did cause problems. He did want to be in the spotlight. And he got what he wanted. No one’s ever said he didn’t work his ass off like most don’t. But he caused problems, that is a fact lol. He was selfish, that is a fact. All of that makes him what he was and that’s alright. But ignoring that is as dishonest as what you’re saying
T.O. had confidence and passion for the game ... he always showed up on game day and gave 100% ... you put away some of the negatives about anyone and you work with their positives and you create an even better player. The carrier numbers T.O. up speaks for it's self .... watching his highlights of every team he played on from start to finish speaks for it's self.
@@Ccthomas-ks1hnname one crime, what problems 😂 I’ve seen QBs and former RBs who punch their wife’s and drunk backups walking into random ppl homes. Name one crime TO did ? 🤷🏻♂️
One of the best receivers ever to play the game. If he was perceived as selfish then that wasn't him, that was a label the media put on him. He competed in every game he played. He most definately deserves his HOF place. I miss his personality and what he brought to the NFL. Even the haters will miss him because he was that good.
If it weren't for that horse collar tackle by Roy Williams I'm convinced the Eagles win their first Super Bowl that year. T.O missing those games ruined the chemistry they had going.
