Should The Ravens Go For T.O.?

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Terrell Owens in Buffalo doesn't seem to be a good match. He has not generated any chemistry with the team and especially not with QB Trent Edwards. He has 202 receiving yards and 1 TD in 5 games, which are sub-par numbers for what is considered to be a top WR in the NFL.

The disappointing engagement has already generated some trade rumors, but what is the likelihood that T.O. will be traded? After watching how well Braylon Edwards contributed last night in his first game with the Jets, it's hard to doubt what NFL teams will do now in the middle of the season.

So who would be interested in acquiring T.O.? The Ravens?

The Ravens have already been burnt by T.O. before. The year he signed with the Eagles, T.O. was in talks with the Ravens but said he changed his mind because of their QB situation. What has changed since then is BAL has a new QB and a new head coach.

Joe Flacco's deep passing abilities and T.O.'s big play ability are connections that all parties would be interested in. Also, coach John Harbaugh has some familiarity with T.O. when they were both on the Eagles. The Ravens upcoming bye week would give them time to work T.O. in the offense.

Would acquiring T.O. help the Ravens? It's hard to say. Last year he had 69 catches for 1052 yards and 10 TDs for DAL. Those are numbers that BAL would be looking for if he came. The Ravens receiving core doesn't lack talent but does lack variety. The Ravens #3, and biggest receiver, is Kelly Washington who has 212 yards and 1 TD, which is ironically similar to T.O.'s #s. Acquiring T.O. in a package for Washington or their #4 WR Demetrius Williams would be an upgrade. Then the question becomes, "Will he behave?" Who knows? But the Ravens coaching staff and managing staff are no-nonsense dudes. It would only happen if T.O. convinced them that he wants to play like a Raven.