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Terrell Owens can still play. But that wasn't enough to keep the star wide receiver in Dallas, though the owner, Jerry Jones, often seemed close to filing adoption papers on him.
Critics have said that Owens' production has declined, but if you watched the Dallas offense last year there did seem to be a concerted effort to get the ball to other people, like TE Jason Witten. Marion Barber wasn't as effective in 20o8, but he isn't getting cut.
Owens got the axe because his very presence was slitting the organization, both players, coaches and management. Surely even Jones understood that in the end. Owens could still help the team on the field, even if Roy Williams emerged as the top wide receiver, but the trade off was too expensive. Getting rid of him now allows the team to start reshaping for 2010 when offensive coordinator Jason Garrett takes over. Garrett certainly wouldn't want to inherit that mess.
Has Jerry wrote off 2009?
No, but yesterday he made a move to benefit the team over the next five years. Oh yeah, Torry Holt wants out in St. Louis. You listening Jerry?