"It was certainly substandard." That is how Drew Rosenhaus, Agent, described Terrell Owens' existing contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Today's Philadelphia Inquirer (June 16, 2005) took a look at the contract of Terrell Owens and compared it to other receivers in the league. Owen's 7 year contract is worth slightly less than $49 million. The deal included just under $9.2 million in guaranteed money and is worth just a little under $7 million annually over the first 3 years. Only 2 other receivers, Randy Moss and Marvin Harrison, have a better contracts than Owens.
What I think is even more important is the fact that Owens signed the contract, and even gladly accepted a trade from the Baltimore Ravens. I have always thought that a contract was a binding document that had legal ramifications. I guess Owens doesn't see it this way. He thinks one can simply change his contract midstream. When you or I sign a contract, however good or bad it may be, we have to live with it until it's life is over (or ours). Why does Owens think he's any different?
I am sick and tired of sports figures thinking they are better than the rest of us. Thinking they deserve special treatment because they can play a game. When you look at the grand scheme of life, what these men (and women) do, really has no importance whatsoever. So guys......and gals.........and Terrell.............stop thinking our lives depend on you!
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