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When word first leaked out in March 2006 that Terrell Owens was, indeed, about to become a Dallas Cowboy, I thought (and wrote) two things.
One was that it would be the end of Bill Parcells and Jerry Jones. In a lot of ways, it was.
Two was that Owens wouldn't be a difference maker for Dallas because there wasn't eno His dropped balls and off-the-field misadventures, which ranged from falling asleep in meetings to passing out on pills, caused owner Jerry Jones to pause before bringing him back for Year Two.ugh talent here, particularly at quarterback, to keep him happy.

Then we saw the potential of Tony Romo, but it didn't really change things for Owens.The votes of players, coaches and fans didn't even send a 14-touchdown receiver to the Pro Bowl.
And if you believe the Cowboys are now the best team in the NFC, you have to admit that the No. 1 reason is Terrell Owens.

you can't say you like the Cowboys better than the Packers because of the quarterback position, even if Romo has youth on his side.
And you're not going to pick Dallas' advantage in the running game as the reason you like the Cowboys better, either.
Green Bay appears to have found something in Ryan Grant.
As for defense, there's no need even to break it down. Green Bay has allowed 53 fewer points this year than the Cowboys.
Owens is where you find the Cowboys' big advantage on the Packers.
Owens is posting staggering numbers now – 50 catches for 855 yards and eight touchdowns. He has more 20-yard plays than New England's Randy Moss. You see less of Owens fighting the ball with his hands this year.
The only other receiver in the conference with more than 700 yards is Arizona's outstanding young Larry Fitzgerald. He has 811 yards. He also has three fumbles.
Owens has none.

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