The ex-Eagles cornerback missed the final day of OTAs in 2013, his first season in Philly. His explanation was hilariously bad.
The quote: "I don't want to sound like it's disrespect. I love my job. I just had to make sure my sconces, my wood was picked out, my fireplace … it was a whole bunch of stuff that was going on."
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 14: Jonathan Papelbon #58 of the Philadelphia Phillies argues with umpire Joe West #22 after Papelbon was ejected from the game after making an obscene gesture while leaving the field after the final out in the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins in a game at Citizens Bank Park on September 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Marlins defeated the Phillies 5-4. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
At the start of the 2015 season, Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon expressed his love for his former team and the Phillies' first 2015 opponent---the Red Sox.
The quote: "The Red Sox are a part of who I am. I don't really feel much like a Phillie."
8. Terrell Owens - I'm poor!
PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Receiver Terrell Owens #81 of the Philadelphia Eagles speaks with coaches while on the sidelines during the second half of the game against the San Francisco 49ers on September 18, 2005 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Sit-ups in the drive way, helicopters and media on his lawn, we all know the story.
Ilya Bryzgalov (Photo by Marianne Helm/Getty Images)
The Flyers hosted the Rangers at Citizens Bank Park for the 2012 Winter Classic. Flyers starting goalie Ilya Bryzgalov had been struggling and made the announcement that he will not be starting the game, before then Flyers coach Peter Laviolette had the chance.
The quote: "I have great news and even better news. Great news, I'm not playing tomorrow night. Good news, we have a chance to win the game tomorrow night."
Why are we doing this list anyway? For who, for what?
On September 3rd, 1995, Eagles running back Ricky Watters was asked why he didn't stretch out to catch a pass that would have likely resulted in Watters getting hit hard by a Tampa Bay Bucs defensive player.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 7: Running back LeSean McCoy #25 of the Philadelphia Eagles talks to head coach Chip Kelly on the sidelines during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 7, 2014 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Less than two months after being traded to the Buffalo Bills, former Eagles running back LeSean McCoy talked publicly about his ex-coach Chip Kelly.
The quote: "You see how fast he got rid of all the good players. Especially all the good black players. He got rid of them the fastest. That's the truth."
4. Freddie Mitchell - My Hands
PHILADELPHIA - JANUARY 11: Wide receiver Freddie Mitchell #84 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a 28-yard catch on defensive backs Jue Bhawoh #21 and Darren Sharper #42 of the Green Bay Packers on the Eagles last posession in the forth quarter during the NFC divisional playoffs on January 11, 2004 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
4th and 26 is one of the great moments in Philadelphia sports history. Then, Freddie Mitchell opened his mouth.
The quote: "I'm a special player. I've just got to thank my hands for being so great."
In 2011, during his introductory press conference with the Eagles, backup quarterback Vince Young was asked to describe the players the Eagles brought-in during free-agency. His answer may have jinxed the entire season.
The quote: "Dream team. Nnamdi [Asomugha] to [Dominique Rodgers-] Cromartie, to Jason [Babin] to myself. I know they are going to do some more things. […] It's just beautiful to see where we're trying to go."
JACKSONVILLE, FL- FEBRUARY 1: Donovan McNabb, quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles greets the media at media day prior to the start of Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on February 1, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
The Eagles tied the Bengals late in the 2008 season. McNabb had no idea an NFL game could end in a tie.
The quote: "I've never been a part of a tie. I never even knew that was in the rule book. It's part of the rules, and we have to go with it. I was looking forward to getting the opportunity to get out there and try to drive to win the game. But unfortunately, with the rules, we settled with a tie."
Andrew Bynum earned $16.9 million dollars as the Sixers center during the 2012-13 season and did not play a game. Not one. He set the franchise back years. However, then Sixers coach Doug Collins thought we should have prayed harder, for the injured knees of Bynum.
10 Dumbest Comments In Philadelphia Sports
/ CBS Philadelphia
By Andrew Porter
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- The 94WIP Morning Show, in honor of Ruben Amaro Jr. saying Phillies fans "don't understand the game," put together the 26 dumbest comments said by a Philadelphia sports figure on Wednesday.
Here are the 10 best, or dumbest.
10. Cary Williams - Sconces
The ex-Eagles cornerback missed the final day of OTAs in 2013, his first season in Philly. His explanation was hilariously bad.
The quote: "I don't want to sound like it's disrespect. I love my job. I just had to make sure my sconces, my wood was picked out, my fireplace … it was a whole bunch of stuff that was going on."
9. Jonathan Papelbon - Red Sox
At the start of the 2015 season, Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon expressed his love for his former team and the Phillies' first 2015 opponent---the Red Sox.
The quote: "The Red Sox are a part of who I am. I don't really feel much like a Phillie."
8. Terrell Owens - I'm poor!
Sit-ups in the drive way, helicopters and media on his lawn, we all know the story.
The quote: "I need to feed my family."
7. Ilya Bryzgalov - Winter Classic 2012
The Flyers hosted the Rangers at Citizens Bank Park for the 2012 Winter Classic. Flyers starting goalie Ilya Bryzgalov had been struggling and made the announcement that he will not be starting the game, before then Flyers coach Peter Laviolette had the chance.
The quote: "I have great news and even better news. Great news, I'm not playing tomorrow night. Good news, we have a chance to win the game tomorrow night."
6. Ricky Watters - For who, for what?
On September 3rd, 1995, Eagles running back Ricky Watters was asked why he didn't stretch out to catch a pass that would have likely resulted in Watters getting hit hard by a Tampa Bay Bucs defensive player.
The quote: "For who, for what?"
5. LeSean McCoy - Black players
Less than two months after being traded to the Buffalo Bills, former Eagles running back LeSean McCoy talked publicly about his ex-coach Chip Kelly.
The quote: "You see how fast he got rid of all the good players. Especially all the good black players. He got rid of them the fastest. That's the truth."
4. Freddie Mitchell - My Hands
4th and 26 is one of the great moments in Philadelphia sports history. Then, Freddie Mitchell opened his mouth.
The quote: "I'm a special player. I've just got to thank my hands for being so great."
3. Vince Young - Dream Team
In 2011, during his introductory press conference with the Eagles, backup quarterback Vince Young was asked to describe the players the Eagles brought-in during free-agency. His answer may have jinxed the entire season.
The quote: "Dream team. Nnamdi [Asomugha] to [Dominique Rodgers-] Cromartie, to Jason [Babin] to myself. I know they are going to do some more things. […] It's just beautiful to see where we're trying to go."
2. Donovan McNabb - There's no tying in football?
The Eagles tied the Bengals late in the 2008 season. McNabb had no idea an NFL game could end in a tie.
The quote: "I've never been a part of a tie. I never even knew that was in the rule book. It's part of the rules, and we have to go with it. I was looking forward to getting the opportunity to get out there and try to drive to win the game. But unfortunately, with the rules, we settled with a tie."
1. Doug Collins - Pray for Andrew Bynum
Andrew Bynum earned $16.9 million dollars as the Sixers center during the 2012-13 season and did not play a game. Not one. He set the franchise back years. However, then Sixers coach Doug Collins thought we should have prayed harder, for the injured knees of Bynum.
Related: Fans sign the 94WIP Morning Show's Andrew Bynum get
wellout cardThe quote: "I hope we all keep [Bynum] in prayer. He's not played for us this year, but he's still a 76er."
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