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http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20100820/SPT02/308190080/An-open-letter-from-Terrell-Owens-

An open letter from T.O. to Bengals fans:

Dear Bengals Nation,

Feb. 6, 2011 is now marked on my calendar with a big orange circle. As I joined the Cincinnati Bengals and continue my career I'm very excited with the opportunity to be in pursuit of the championship.

First off, I'm thankful to Mike Brown and the Bengals organization for giving me another opportunity to play football.

Second, I'm certain in life nothing is guaranteed - but for us to win the Super Bowl it will take a total team effort.

Third, I'm promising you that the focus will be stronger than you've ever seen it. Life isn't always easy but it's the bumps along the way that makes you stronger. With my "me against the world" mentality as a young man, I've learned that life can be more challenging but I've matured.

If it wasn't for the support of my grandmother and the love of my family and true friends, I would be lost. My faith, confidence and maturity keeps me strong and focused on more than just T.O.

The Bengals are now my extended family and I look forward to learning more about your city, teammates, coaches and you all. This is my home and I'm happy to be in the Midwest. I'm confident in our team's chances of winning the title, so anything less than the playoffs is unacceptable to us. It will definitely take a fight but if my gut is correct, Who Dey Nation will be proud this season. I signed here for a reason.

With hard work and unity, this team will restore power and respect. We're focused on playing in Texas on Feb. 6. Just take a look at my calendar, the date is saved. Let's make the Jungle roar this season!

Yours truly,

Terrell Owens aka T.O. aka "I'm Batman!"

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Yeah, I want to cynical about this but I am having a hard time being so. He didn't have to make this effort, and I like the acknowledgement, in part, of the issues he carries with him.

I guess I am drinking the Kool-Aid at this point, but it sure seems to be sugary-sweet good. Hope I am not lying dead in a pile of other Bengals fans in mid-November...

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Yeah, I want to cynical about this but I am having a hard time being so.

I'm not having such a hard time with it. It's actually a very sophisticated and smart move. I'm surprised more players don't do it. Hell, who knows, maybe he did the same thing last year in Buffalo. Remember, he did that whole "North America's Team" lovefest during his first presser. To me, this is more of the same. If the team is winning, this is likely the TO we will see. If they get out of the gate poorly, I wouldn't be too surprised if "bad" TO shows up.

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Talk is cheap - and in this case it's free!

I'll be happy to be eating my hat and TO saying "I told you so" come Feb 7th but up until that point all talk is, well, talk.

PROVE IT!

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