T.O. to the Bengals?

I was going to think of a witty joke about how being a jailbird and wearing orange automatically makes you a member of the Cincinnati Bengals but I couldn't think of anything funny. It has been rumored over the last year or so even while our dear old friend Terrell Owens was playing for the Buffalo Bills that he was going to Cincinnati. Well today those talks have heated up and there is actually interest for the 36 soon to be 37 year-old wide receiver.

If Owens were to actually play for one of the following teams the landscape of the team would be interesting to say the least. The current teams to my knowledge for his services are the Rams, Bengals, and coming late to the party the J-E-T-S, JETS, JETS, JETS!

Now in my opinion the best option for Owens if he can get a deal done would be to go to the Cincinnati and walk down Pete Rose Way and eat Cincinnati Chili at Skyline. I'm a little biased having lived there for awhile. I'll provide the quarterback stats of course and let you THE PEOPLE decide on where Owens should go. That's right all seven of you!

Carson Palmer - Cincinnati 2009 Stats
Palmer passed for over 3000 yards (3094 to be exact) threw for 21 Touchdowns and had a rating of 83.3. He also fumbled the ball 6 times and threw 13 interceptions. Palmer was drafted in 2003 out of USC and has been to the playoffs to add to his resume. Clearly the most experienced of the quarterbacks out of these three teams. Owens of course with the Bengals would have to take a back seat to the artist formerly known as Chad Johnson turned Ochocinco. I believe this would be the best fit for both Palmer and Owens. Owens unlike Palmer's former teammates and even some current ones have kept out of trouble. Owens of course doesn't have the speed he once had nor does he have the ability to get that separation down field, but TO would be a good number 2. It isn't like this is still the Bungals team of old where Scott Mitchell is still begging to get on the team, or maybe he is still there outside of Paul Brown Stadium holding his "Will Work for a Chance to Throw Interceptions sign." If T.O. gets an offer here he should take it!

Sam Bradford - Rams
Bradford doesn't really have any stats of consequence so it is doubtful he will be the starter right away. He hasn't even signed yet for that matter. If he is then expect him to have the same kind of rookie season that Troy Aikman, Peyton Manning, or even Ryan Leaf had. Anywhere from 1-5 wins for this rookie. More than likely though the starter will be A.J. Feely. Feely in 2007 when he last actually played threw for 681 yards, 8 interceptions, and 5 Touchdowns in 3 appearances. Unlike Bradford, Feely has 10 years NFL experience under his belt and he's been around a bit. Luckily for Owens there isn't a true number one on the Rams right now in the receiving core. He would of course make the most money here I believe, but he would be on a team that again won't win more than 5 games and the deal wouldn't be for more than a year I would guess. This of course is an absolute long shot as well. Since they stink out loud having only won a game last season they need to get younger and better quickly. If they had a solid team around them than yes I cou

Mark Sanchez - Jets
Edwards. He may even end up being a number three receiver behind Sanchez in his rookie season with the Jets made the playoffs and even made it all the way to the AFC championship game. Granted it was their defense that seemed to will them that far, but to Sanchez's credit he didn't give any one team the game away either in 2009. He threw for only 12 Touchdowns, 2444 yards, and 20 picks this past season. A rating of only 63.0. Not exactly hall-of-fame numbers, but not bad for a rookie either. Personally I think that the Jets aren't even real contenders in acquiring the services of Owens. Just like if he were to sign with the Bengals the best Owens could be is a number two receiver behind BraylonJerricho Cotchery. There is also the running back play as well which LaDainian Tomlinson was recently signed after his release from the Chargers. He will command at least 15-20 carries per game. This would then mean less throws to T.O. Even if the Jets make an offer I would think that he's probably already considered this. At this stage in his career though you'll have plenty of time to get not only the popcorn ready, but a full steak and potato meal together. If there are any other teams out there that would even consider signing Owens I don't think they're necessarily nuts they just have to already be well established. Yes, I know he is about as narcissistic as they come, but it isn't like he ever held a city hostage like Brett Favre or Lebron James. He's never had any problems with doping, crime, or terribly under performed like Braylon Edwards did when he was playing for the Browns. Shoot, even Roy Williams of the Cowboys hasn't even come close to what Owens produced while he was in his last season in Dallas. I hope Owens does sign with someone because then I'll get to hear all of those stupid little quotes from him about him and only him.