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What happened to Terrell Owens? 49ers recall transformation from quiet rookie to Hall of Fame lightning rod

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Shortly after Terrell Owens was elected to the Pro Hall of Fame, in his third year of eligibility, former 49ers executive Carmen Policy called with congratulations. It was a delightful chat. “He was bubbly,” Policy said. “Forgive my use of the term, but he was adorable in our conversation.”

The two reminisced about Owens’ early days as a painfully quiet third-round pick in the 1996 draft. But because he knows Owens’ longtime knack for torching relationships, Policy also offered some advice.