The copycat league is at it again. In the wake of Braylon Edwards'(notes) immediate impact on the Jets' offense on Monday night after coming over from Cleveland less tha a week earlier, another team is rumored to be getting some big-time wide receiver help before the NFL trade deadline.
ESPN ace reporter Adam Schefter planted the seed Tuesday morning that it would make sense for struggling Buffalo to trade away Terrell Owens(notes), both in terms of saving money and stocking piling younger players.
From that, the Interweb has been a-twitter about T.O.'s potential next destination, and the most popular hit has been….your Chicago Bears.
Of course, that stems from the fact the Bears don't have that splashy, go-to No. 1 receiver, with the likes of Earl Bennett(notes), Devin Hester(notes) and Johnny Knox(notes) headlining their wideout corps. With the running of Matt Forte(notes) and the strong arm of Jay Cutler(notes), Owens could fit in well and be more productive than he has been with the reeling Bills. His addition would give Chicago a big weapon as it tries to beat both Minnesota and Green Bay for the NFC North title.
But yes, a hot rumor is far from a done deal. Yet, with the Edwards deal working out so well and the Bears reaping the benefits of the Cutler trade, they might be itchy to pull the trigger again to help their offense.
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