Terrell Owens heads guys who deserve love on Valentines Day

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Terrell Owens heads guys who deserve love on Valentine's Day   Published: Feb 14, 2017 at 04:24 AM           Contributing Columnist                          I love.     And on Valentine's Day, I'd like to give some love to the guys who don't get enough of it.     So here we go: The Schein Nine ... with a Cupid twist!     1) Terrell Owens, retiree     The fact that T.O. is absurd, illogical and  Mark Ingram II Jersey backward. I know what some of you are thinking: Let me be crystal clear here: Everyone. Terrell Owens should've been the first one in. Truthfully, he should've been included in the Cla s of 2016, in his first year of eligibility.     Owens is an all-time great, plain and simple. Bad teammate? At times, absolutely. But that's not what this is about. On the field, he was out of this world. And the sportswriters/gatekeepers who vote need to to s out personal biases against Owens for being a tough interview. This is a bad look for the . It shouldn't be a debate.          T.O. was brilliant during his eight-year stay in San Francisco, 10 touchdown grabs a season and earning first-team All-Pro honors three times. After being highly coveted by the -- -- Owens went to Philly in 2004, nabbing first-team All-Pro honors yet again and nearly carrying the to a win on one leg. For those voters who say he should be judged as a bad teammate, do you remember what he went through at the end of that '04 campaign? Why don't you ask former trainer Rick Burkholder (now with the Chiefs) if Owens should be in the ? After breaking his leg and tearing ligaments in his ankle in Week 15, Owens returned in XXXIX to record nine catches for 122 yards in a tight, 24-21 lo s to the Pats. Lastly, T.O. was dynamic in Dallas, too, scoring 38 touchdowns in three seasons and earning yet first-team All-Pro nod in 2007.     All in all, the guy ranks eighth in career receptions (1,078), second in receiving yards (15,934) and third in touchdown grabs (153). Yes, the stats were majestic. The feel of watching him play was even better.     I'm not telling you Owens  Trace McSorley Jersey was a perfect teammate. When he eventually gets his due in Canton (he had ), it's po sible nobody shows up to the induction. What I'm telling you is, it doesn't matter. His frosty relationship with the pre s shouldn't matter. The fact that he forced his way out of certain teams shouldn't matter.     There are rs who set out to push the envelope in their playing days. There are rs who had major off-field i sues. O.J. Simpson is in the . But that's the thing: The is about just that: pro football.     Until Owens has a bust in Canton, there's an asterisk on the .     He deserves more love -- even if you didn't love dealing with him.     2) Jon Robinson, general manager, Tenne see Titans     The GM is off to a great start in his first 14 months of running the show in Tenne see. As , Robinson scored a fantastic haul in his first draft with the team. (SEE: first-team All-Pro right tackle , bruising running back and later-round steals and .) Another coup from last offseason: , who bounced back to rush for 1,287 yards in 2016.        Robinson scooped up tough, physical players, helping propel the into a legit playoff chase all year. When comes back from his broken leg, the are going to be flying.     And here's the educated gue s for this offseason: Tenne see adds an impact receiver. fans Morgan Cox Jersey  should be energized to see what's next. Robinson is a gem.     3) Jordan Howard, running back, Chicago Bears     I joked to Howard when he joined me on radio row at the that no rookie has ever authored brilliant a debut season without having any chance whatsoever of winning any kind of award. Don't let the neophyte genius of and completely overshadow what the ' rookie just accomplished. Despite entering the league as a fifth-round pick -- and the 10th running back selected -- Howard finished second in the NFL in rushing with 1,313 yards (behind only, yes, Elliott).     I love the Year 1 Pro Bowler's attitude. His confidence, likability and love of Chicago poured through as we spoke. And the 6-foot, 222-pounder runs like Marshawn Lynch. Don't let the ' dreadful season cloud the love.     4) Andy Reid, head coach, Kansas City Chiefs     Yes, . But don't let the fact that Reid guided Kansas City to a 12-4 record, AFC West title and first-round bye -- despite the fact that he lost his top ball carrier (Jamaal Charles) and, down the stretch, his defensive leader (Derrick Johnson) -- go unnoticed.     I know the critics point to Reid not winning a . I point to the fact that Reid consistently gets teams to overachieve and remains a top-five coach in the NFL. After a fine run with the -- which saw Philly make five NFC Championship Games, including four in a row -- he has flourished in Kansas City. His records in four season with the Chiefs: 11-5, 9-7, 11-5, 12-4. Show this man some love!        5) Zach Brown, linebacker, Buffalo Bills     Lost in the shuffle of Rex Ryan's three-ring circus in Buffalo last year was Brown's stellar breakout season. After four mediocre campaigns with the , the former second-round pick was a model of consistency amid a sea of pure chaos in his first year with the .     Brown finished with 149 tackles, but that wasn't all he supplied. The 27-year-old also stuffed the stat sheet with four sacks, two forced fumbles and a pick. Marshal Yanda Jersey  This guy has emerged as a true difference maker in this league.     6) Casey Hayward, cornerback, Los Angeles Chargers     Think the could've used their former corner this past season? Yeah, I believe so.     Hayward with seven picks in his first year with the . New Bolts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley certainly will get a lot out of this cover man, who is right in the prime of his career.     7) James White, running back, New England Patriots          With all due respect to the best quarterback in NFL history, White should've been the LI MVP. ( ) That's why I'm giving him a mention in this column. On the biggest stage in American sports, the guy racked up 139 total yards and scored three touchdowns, including . Yet, his efforts have been (understandably) overshadowed by the all-time greatne s of Brady and Bill Belichick, as well as .     Still, the ' star couldn't wipe the smile off his face when we chatted Monday on my SiriusXM Radio show, "Schein On Sports." White is smart, humble and versatile -- i.e., he's a vintage Belichick player. And now he will never have to buy a beverage in Brandon Carr Jersey  Boston again. But the love should extend beyond Beantown.     8) Jarvis Landry, wide receiver, Miami Dolphins     There are a few different levels of the in today's NFL. Landry isn't on the top line, but he's knocking on the door -- and a big-time quarterback to deliver him the ball.     In his first three NFL seasons, Landry has racked up 84, 110 and 94 catches. He just provided his second consecutive 1,100-yard campaign, making his second consecutive appearance. And he's a blue-collar guy who handles his busine s with cla s. Love it!     9) Malcolm Jenkins, safety, Philadelphia Eagles     This cat is a very, good safety for the . In 2015, . He was productive again this past year, starting all 16 games (as he's done in each of his three seasons with the Eagles) and logging a pair of pick-sixes.        But honestly, it's Jenkins' work in the community and intelligence on very important social i sues that have captured my attention, appreciation and respect. Earlier this month, , which recognizes      The former Pro Bowler and champ is a stud, on and off the field.            This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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