My theory is that the rift between Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donavan McNabb and Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens was simply a ploy created by the two in order to fool the media and the public.
They were such great friends throughout last year. Why would Owens all of the sudden bad-mouth his friend, teammate, and meal-ticket? Then I was reminded of McNabb and Owens' mock argument on the sidelines of a Monday Night game last season. There it is! This was all a gag to get people talking about the two. Owens didn't care if he was portrayed as the bad guy. He knows that media opinions are fleeting. One minute, you're a schmuck, then they love you after Randy Moss PRETENDS to moon the Green Bay crowd, and then you're viewed as a schmuck again.
Furthermore, I contend that Owens' contract-demands were also fraudulent. Why would a man with such a big mouth give up so easily? He talked a good talk, but in the end he didn't hold out or anything. This is the same man who demanded a trade to Baltimore be voided so that he could play in Philadelphia. And he won! This holdout, again, gave the Eagles free publicity. Owens and the Eagles both sell more jerseys and everyone associated with this is happy.
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