It’s funny to think that when we signed Owens (and Chick too for that matter) we thought were getting a once great player in the twilight of his career and that were weren’t going to see any of that greatness that was the hallmark of who he was as a player…
That was the final step in his full conversion to the dark side, plus he had to make a crazy one handed catch to prove he is stronger than ever, the force is strong with CO2, very strong indeed.
I was one of those who were not sure if the signings Owens and Chick were good ideas. I didn’t like the idea of signing players whose best days may be behind them to big contracts. But so far, both of these players have been doing quite well and it’s good to have them on the team.
I wasn't too worried about Owens. I figured he had the athletisism and motivation to be good. Chick was the question mark for me. He's proved himself well!
One thing about both Owens and Chick is that they may very well have list a step and wouldn't be as effective as they had been on their respective previous teams.
But because the Cats don't live or die based on their performance, they can take it a bit easier than they may have been able to had they stayed. So that gives them some extra pep at key moments
It was a salary issue in TO. Barker thought he could go cheap and replace CO but he was wrong. The Argos are still missing what CO brings to a team. Hamilton got a quality player and person.
If there was a heart trophy in the CFL Owens would have a lock on it . Nobody can accuse him of playing without lots of heart. Small guy big heart. :thup: