Category: Fan Controlled Football

Terrell Owens blisters sub-4.5 40 at 48 years old

Terrell Owens still can jet when it comes to running a 40

Terrell Owens is 48 years old and continues to defy time.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer sizzled in a 40-yard dash on Wednesday and the stopwatch didn’t reach 4.5 seconds when T.O. crossed the finish line.

FCF is calling it a sub-4.5 sprint but one clocker caught the great wide receiver in 4.38.

Courtesy of Fan Controlled Football

No matter what the actual time was, Owens still has plenty of speed in those dynamic legs.

Terrell Owens part of first trade in Fan Controlled Football history

Terrell Owens is on the move in Fan Controlled Football, a piece of the first trade

Fan Controlled Football hoped to get a lot out of Terrell Owens and Johnny Manziel on the Zappers in the league’s second season. It didn’t pan out and now T.O. is on the move in the first trade in league history.

The three-team trade — the first deal of any kind in league history — is taking place between the Knights, Zappers and Beasts:

The details:

Knights:
Trade – QB Dentarrius Yon + WR Isiah King
Receive – WR Terrell Owens + WR Jacoby Herring

Zappers
Trade – WR Terrell Owens + Picks 1 & 16 this week
Receive – QB Jason Stewart, WR Isiah King + Picks 5 & 12 this week

Beasts
Trade – QB Jason Stewart + WR Jacoby Herring + Picks 5 & 12 this week
Receive – QB Dentarrius Yon + Picks 1 & 16 this week

What is interesting is the explanation from fcf.io on Manziel in the comments on the trade:

Zappers – with the injury to Kelly Bryant and Johnny Manziel’s spotty attendance, we need a QB to have any chance to climb back into contention the last few weeks. Stew is the best available QB out there and King is a solid WR to play alongside Terrance Williams.

Of course, given the fans have a huge say in everything that goes on when it comes to weekly rosters and play-calling, there could be a hiccup. Each team will have a vote to accept the trade and if a 70% supermajority of the fans reject it, then the trade will not go through.

It would seem the Zappers need any and all help they can get in FCF. They are the lone winless team after four games.

Johnny Manziel throws TD pass to Terrell Owens in FCF game

Johnny Manziel connected with Terrell Owens for a touchdown in FCF

A Heisman Trophy winner threw a touchdown pass to a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

It didn’t take long for Johnny Manziel to find Terrell Owens in Fan Controlled Football action in Atlanta.

It was in the first quarter and the Heisman winner from Texas A&M found the 48-year-old NFL great.

T.O. told Manziel what pattern he wanted to run and how it would work.

This highlight will be everywhere.

Manziel showed he still has some life — and lithe — in his legs.

Terrell Owens scores touchdown in Fan Controlled Football loss

Terrell Owens scored a TD in his Fan Controlled Football debut

The result for the Zappers wasn’t what they hoped. However, Fan Controlled Football got the highlight it wanted Saturday in Atlanta as the league started its second season.

Late in the game, Owens ran a pass route to the end zone and the football found him as it did so many times in the NFL.

It was the first catch for the Pro Football Hall of Famer in the fledgling league and the 48-year-old looked stylish doing it.

T.O. was offering lessons to a quarterback during the game.

Owens took the loss in stride when interviewed postgame by Charly Arnolt.

Johnny Manziel did not play for the Zappers in the contest.

FCF Season II Opener: Heisman winner throwing to Pro Football Hall of Famer

Fan Controlled Football Season II features Johnny Manziel and Terrell Owens

Fan Controlled Football’s second season starts on Saturday. And Johnny Manziel will have a chance to do something not many — any? — quarterbacks have done in any league at any time.

The Heisman winner from Texas A&M is on the Zappers. And one of his receivers is NFL great Terrell Owens.

So, Manziel, whose pro career has been full of struggles and troubles, will be looking to target an actual Pro Football Hall of Famer with his passes. The Zappers will be playing Shoulda Been Stars in the opener of the night doubleheader.

There will be a doubleheader in the afternoon and evening.

Has anyone in football history thrown a pass that was completed to someone who already has been inducted into Canton? Unlikely.

T.O. was on the Pat McAfee Show and spoke about his excitement in getting play and mentor others.

Oh, and there is a growing audience for the league that allows fans to call the plays.

One wish the 48-year-old Owens has that is unlikely to happen: He wants Colin Kaepernick to join the league, which features 7-on-7 play and is based in Atlanta.

“I feel like he could come in and really use this to really sharpen his skill set,” Owens said. “Especially because there’s some questions about him not playing for such a long time.”

Terrell Owens to play in Fan Controlled Football 2022 season

Terrell Owens is back in football…Fan Controlled Football

Move over, Tom Brady. The GOAT is no longer the oldest active football player.

That’s because Terrell Owens is returning to the gridiron, not the 100-yard one.

The 48-year-old, Hall of Fame wide receiver has signed on with Fan Controlled Football, the 7-on-7 league heading into its second season on April 16.

“I’m looking forward to throwing with Johnny (Manziel) or whomever the quarterback may be,” Owens told ESPN. “If it’s Johnny Football, it doesn’t matter if it’s Pee Wee Herman, as long as they throw the ball where it needs to be and … put it in my catch radius, I’m going to do my best to make some stuff happen with it.”

Owens joins Manziel and Josh Gordon as “name” players to appear in FC. Manziel and Gordon played in the first season and the Heisman winner from Texas A&M is back for 2022.

Owens referenced Brady in his discussion with ESPN.

“If Tom Brady can do it, if they can marvel at some of the things he’s done, I’m no different than Tom,” Owens said of the 44-year-old Brady. “Yeah, I play the receiver position. Obviously, the risk is much higher, but with anything, with any sport, injuries are part of the game. I don’t go into a situation with the notion that I am going to get hurt or I can’t take a hit; that makes no sense to me. For me, I know that I’m a special individual.

“So if [an opportunity to play in the NFL] arises or comes about because of playing in Fan Controlled Football league because they see me take hits … then so be it. But that’s not what I’m actively pursuing. It’s a partnership with Fan Controlled Football league. It’s to help grow what they’re trying to do, even attract some guys who may be at home, not doing anything.”

Fubo Sports Network will also provide extra access to Owens.

Owens will mic’d up so fans can hear his live on-field takes throughout each game.

The alternate gameday broadcast will include Owens’ behind-the-scenes access and sideline interviews with celebrity guests, FCF owners, and players.

Owens is already a Fubo Sports Network personality as a host on the network’s original show, “Getcha Popcorn Ready With T.O. & Hatch.”

“I can’t wait to play football at a high level again,” said Owens. “I’m happy to be part of a league that is redefining the game and bringing a level of fan interaction to sports that has never been done before. I’m pumped to have fans dial up the plays for me and will see you all on April 16!”