Terrell Owens defends 2009 Buffalo Bills performance amid quarterback criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens responded to criticism regarding his 2009 season with the Buffalo Bills. Owens posted on social media to defend his performance, citing his 55 catches for 829 yards and five touchdowns as a 36-year-old. He attributed his lower statistical output during that 6-10 campaign to unstable quarterback play from Trent Edwards, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Brian Brohm. The group combined for 15 passing touchdowns throughout the year. Owens, who played his final NFL season in 2010, remains active on social media addressing discussions about his career legacy. The exchange surfaced following the Buffalo Bills' 2026 season opener, keeping the historical debate about his tenure with the team in public discourse.
- •Terrell Owens recorded 55 catches and 829 receiving yards during the 2009 season.
- •Owens identified poor quarterback play as the primary factor for his limited production.
- •Buffalo used three different starters at quarterback during the 2009 season.
- •The Buffalo Bills finished that season with a 6-10 record.
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — “You Can’t Produce”: Terrell Owens Exposes Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Role in 2009 Struggles
"Just days after the Buffalo Bills opened their 2026 season, an old debate about Hall of Fame receiver Terrell Owens‘ lone year in Buffalo resurfaced online. A critic brought up his 2009 numbers again, and Owens fired back with a stat line of his own. What he pointed to next might change how people remember […] The post “You Can’t Produce”: Terrell Owens Exposes Ryan Fitzpatrick’s Role in 2009 Struggles appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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