Mock thinks it’s a great idea. Wink.
The first, and perhaps most important element Owens would bring, is the ability to take every problem, no matter how big or small, to the media. The key to good team chemistry is to work out all of your problems in an open manner.
If Owens feels he is not getting the ball enough, he should tell people. If he feels that Manning is missing him on easy throws, he should tell people. If he woke up and saw his shadow, he should go on ESPN and let them know that the Colts will be getting a malcontent for six more weeks.
The second element Owens could bring to the team would be vital in the continuing development of Pierre Garçon. Last year, we saw the second-year wide receiver struggle with discipline, route-running, and catching the ball.
These are all things that Owens could help foster in a young receiver, as he, himself, lacks discipline, is not the world’s greatest route runner, and some have actually openly questioned if Owens had a bad experience with balls as a child in hopes of explaining his fear of catching them. Practice makes permanent, and with Owens around, the Garçon we saw last year is the one we could see for years to come.
Hint: he’s joking.
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