Spare me the water works. Last week, Terrell Owens’ end in Dallas became official when the Cowboys released the veteran wide receiver after three seasons. Owens was signed three days later to a one-year $6.5 million deal with the Buffalo Bills.

The actions of desperado owner Jerry Jones have become more drastic as the Cowboys have yet to win a playoff game since 1996. The signing of Owens emulated how desperate Dallas is, as Owens played nothing but his regular role of dramatic downer. 

Owens’ self-destructive tendencies have led to his three-team tear through the NFL, giving him a hollow professional football career. Owens has managed to alienate almost every teammate or coach he’s played with or for. As a 49er, Owens began feuds with starting quarterback Jeff Garcia and coach Steve Mariucci. Even before having the chance to pursue free agency, Owens was traded to Philadelphia.

During Owens’ short time as an Eagle, he proved his talent as an all-pro receiver by being part of Philadelphia’s 2005 Super Bowl run, which ended in a loss to the New England Patriots. Despite statistical success, Owens again faced drama with the coach and starting quarterback.

Soon after, Owens found himself in Dallas. But after three years in Big D, Owens and the Cowboys struggled in big games.

Owens’ talent has kept him in the league, but his inability to remove his attention-seeking attitude from the picture will forever plague him from stability as an NFL athlete.

Owens’ new team, the Buffalo Bills, now face the callous consequences of the narcissistic virus that is Terrell Owens.

It’s erroneous to believe in the success story of Randy Moss — who went from bad situations in Oakland and Minnesota only to be turned around as a member of the New England Patriots — and think Owens can take a similar path to changing his image. Although the stories of Moss and Owens have similarities, Owens, unlike Moss, lacks the ability to change.

Now with the Bills, Owens will continue his melodramatic career. Despite his resume and reputation, another team will be desperate enough to test their odds with the loose-cannon veteran. Owens has forever created his legacy as a potent, expressive, self-absorbed NFL player.