PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter said this week he would welcome embattled receiver Terrell Owens back to the team with open arms."We would love to have T.O. back, we would love to have him back because we love what he brings to the team," Trotter said in an interview Thursday on ESPN's Cold Pizza morning show. "It would definitely make us a better team."Eagles coach Andy Reid suspended Owens last week for a series of incidents that included public criticism of the organization and quarterback Donovan McNabb. Following his suspension, Owens would be deactivated for the rest of the season.The team has not softened its stance despite losses to the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys since the suspension took effect. Owens has appealed and a hearing before an arbiter is scheduled for Friday in Philadelphia.Trotter, who left Philadelphia after the 2001 season following a bitter contract dispute to sign with the Washington Redskins only to return three years later, voiced similar opinions earlier this week during a radio appearance on WIP-AM.Trotter said Thursday he felt Owens could make amends with coach Andy Reid, but it would require the petulant Pro Bowler to come back with a firm understanding that he respect the coach's authority."Andy loves T.O.," Trotter said. "But, you know, as a head coach, you've got so many things to worry about, the last thing you want to worry about is outside distractions other than coaching the football team."http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5092666
Quite Simply: I wouldn't.The Eagles Orginazation would benifit from just cutting him loose."Sometimes you have to take a step back, to take a step forward"- B Dubb [OTR Forums]
