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Terrell Owens is part jokester, part self-promoter, traits that should be remembered when you hear some of his recent comments.You know, wacky things like possibly going into the Hall of Fame while still playing and being able to take over games a la Michael Jordan.
Yet when the topic becomes Ray Sherman, T.O. gets serious.
Sherman is in his first year as receivers coach of the Dallas Cowboys, which means he is Owens' immediate boss. But the longtime NFL assistant has become more than that.
To Owens, Sherman is a source of advice and inspiration, a sounding board for problems in football and in life. And, most of all, a friend.
Their relationship is at the core of why Owens has been so happy - and so productive - this season.
"It's just respect, him allowing me to be who I am, and I respect who he is," Owens said. "I want to be the best in whatever I can to help this team win. That's all I ever wanted. I feel like I'm in a situation that's showing that."
Shocked? Don't be. Owens has bonded with position coaches before, happily sharing their names.
Its just that T.O. being T.O., he gets far more headlines when he gets crosswise with coaches.
"It's just respect, him allowing me to be who I am, and I respect who he is," Owens said. "I want to be the best in whatever I can to help this team win. That's all I ever wanted. I feel like I'm in a situation that's showing that."

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