The St. Louis Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals have evolved as the frontrunners for Terrell Owens' services, said multiple reports on Monday. When asked about the possibilities of T.O. signing with the Bengals, Cincinnati owner Mike Brown said Monday at the team's training camp media luncheon that a decision was "up to him”, added the media reports. "We have interest. We are talking to him," Brown said according to the Profootballtalk.com.
It’s reported that the Rams have also joined the bidding race. Meanwhile ESPN.com reported on Monday that St. Louis has stepped up its efforts and held a series of discussions with the 36-year-old free agent. And it’s most likely to make an offer Monday. In case signs contract with the Rams, Owens would take some of pressure of relatively a new receiver corps, which comprised of Laurent Robinson and Donnie Avery. It will also open gates for rookie QB Sam Bradford, who will mooted as a reliable downfield option.
In Cincinnati, Chad Ochocinco lobbied again for the Bengals to sign Owens via Twitter: "i'm pushing for T.O. with the lil bit of power and influence i have with out org. That will help us tremendously as a team," "im out of the loop now, i expressed my beliefs on why he should be here and that's all i can do, #9 has the real power." Meanwhile, Bengals' QB Carson Palmer reportedly working out the contract with Owens in California and is said to be very impressed, according to an ESPN.com report.
