TO to BR

This deal is simultaneously sickening and entertaining.

First, the grotesque. The illegitimate Ravens acquired Terrell Owens, one of the top 5 WRs in the game, for a second-round draft pick. It means the team will now have a legitimate threat in the passing game. In fact, it's likely that any quarterback that starts is going to look significantly better than otherwise expected. Hell, all Boller will have to do is lob a few deep ones to Owens each game and he'll be assured credible passing stats. And you can suddenly envision Owens turning into solely a big playmaker, dropping the annoying side shows that were frowned upon by his 49er teammates.

Second, the fun. In addition to the second-round pick, the Ravens sacrificed most of what remained of their dignity and souls. Owens will demand big dollars, and will bring along headaches which were the whole reason the 49ers shuffled him off the Left Coast. Lewis, Lewis and TO can now hang out and swap unsportsmanlike stories or compare criminal hijinks. Brian Billick can spend all his off hours explaining for his three stars. And it will be that much more fun when the Browns finish with a better record.