placeholder image

Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports


Terrell Owens once again campaigned to re-join 49ers before Emmanuel Sanders trade

Oct 22, 2019 at 12:38 PM--


Videos are auto-populated by an affiliate. This site has no control over the videos that appear above.
Before news broke of the San Francisco 49ers' trade for Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, a Hall of Famer was campaigning to re-join the team — Terrell Owens.

Owens joined 95.7 The Game on Tuesday morning and stated his case to return to the team that drafted him into the NFL, and his willingness to do so for the veteran minimum. Owens felt the 49ers offense, other than tight end George Kittle, lacked receiving targets with playmaking ability and experience.

Of course, that was before Sanders was shipped from Denver to Santa Clara.

"I would love the opportunity to try out or work out for the 49ers because I know I would be able to help them," Owens said on the "Joe, Lo and Dibs" show. "Like I said, to come in and play 50, 60 snaps is unrealistic, but when you think about third-down situations, three- and four-wide packages, you think about red-zone situations, that's where I would be definitely advantageous."

Owens clarified that he didn't believe the 49ers wideouts can't play but that they just lack the experience he possesses. Sanders, a 10-year veteran, immediately becomes the team's most experienced receiver.

RELATED 49ers trade two draft picks for Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders

"As the season progresses, Jimmy (Garoppolo) is going to need some of those guys to really take the top off the defense. You're not going to be able to rely on George Kittle to bail you out every time because, as the season tightens up, and the division tightens up, and you start to get in the playoffs, they know who their bread and butter is, and that's number 85. So they're going to defensive scheme, going into these games, to take him out."

Owens has not played in an NFL game since 2010, but he didn't sound too concerned about the possibility of retaking in-game hits after being away for so long. He also felt he would serve as a good mentor for the 49ers' young group of receivers.

Owens was asked what he would have expected as far as salary, had the 49ers been interested.

"I wouldn't be expensive," he responded. "Just give me the veteran minimum. I don't need anything more than that."

In 2018, Owens campaigned via Twitter for general manager John Lynch to bring him in. That obviously did not happen. The former NFL receiver has since been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and, this past September, was inducted into the Edward J. DeBartolo Sr. San Francisco 49ers Hall of Fame at Levi's Stadium.

Owens said that each time he runs into Lynch, including in September, the former receiver tells him, "I'm ready."

You can listen to the entire conversation with Owens below.


Note: This article was nearly complete when news of the Sanders trade broke. It has been edited to reflect the deal between the 49ers and Broncos.



Facebook Comments



More San Francisco 49ers News


placeholder image

Nick Bosa's mother pleaded for Chargers to trade Joey Bosa to 49ers

By David Bonilla
Mar 12

The San Francisco 49ers probably won't make another big move at defensive end after agreeing to terms with Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos on two-year deals. However, before news of the signings broke, the Bosa family seemed to be hoping for brothers Nick and Joey to become teammates in Santa Clara. The brothers' mother, Cheryl Bosa, responded to an Instagram post speculating about the Los Angeles Chargers trading Joey Bosa to the 49ers. This would unite him with Nick Bosa and create a formidable family duo on the team's defensive line. Cheryl's response? "OMG! Do it for Mama [bear]," she shared via


placeholder image

49ers acquire DT Maliek Collins via trade with Texans

By David Bonilla
Mar 13

The San Francisco 49ers have bolstered their defensive line with another addition. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Houston Texans are trading Maliek Collins to the 49ers. Trade: the Texans are trading defensive tackle Maliek Collins to the 49ers, per source. pic.twitter.com/GxcNL4ARTN— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2024 Schefter adds


placeholder image

Rumor: Ravens reached out to 49ers about Deebo Samuel trade

By David Bonilla
Mar 13

Rumor has it that the Baltimore Ravens have inquired about the availability of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Jason La Canfora of 105.7 The Fan in Baltimore shared on his radio show that the Ravens reached out to the 49ers, but as of now, the Bay Area team seems to have no interest in engaging in trade discussions. La Canfora reposted a social media post, which you can view below. With @Ravens creating cap room, some of it could be earmarked for a WR. We heard they reached out to SF about Deebo availability (that's a no,


placeholder image

49ers-Texans player-for-player trade fell apart on Tuesday

By David Bonilla
Mar 13

Defensive tackle Arik Armstead is now a free agent after the San Francisco 49ers released him on Wednesday. However, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports that he was almost headed to the Houston Texans. A source told Barrows that on Tuesday, the 49ers had a deal in place to trade Armstead for Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins. However, the deal fell apart when the Texans agreed to terms with edge rusher Danielle Hunter. Despite the failed trade, the 49ers ended up acquiring Collins in exchange for a seventh-round pick, the No. 232 overall selection in next month's draft. Collins is the second defensive tackle San Francisco has added this week, with the


Latest

Trending News

Share 49ersWebzone