Cowboys Ex Terrell Owens Debates Odell Beckham Jr. in 'Matt Ryan vs. Julio Jones'

Both Ryan and Jones helped each other in big ways over the course of their tenures with the Falcons. But if we all agreed on that, what would T.O. and OBJ have to argue about?

FRISCO - Terrell Owens has an uncanny knack for involving himself in controversy ... 

Even when it has nothing to do with him.

And even when there is seemingly no controversy at all.

Oh, and so does Odell Beckham Jr.

Little wonder, then, that a "debate that isn't'' is catching fire on social media.

Whether it is quarterback and coach or quarterback and wide receiver, there can always be, if we choose, a debate on who helped who the most.

The Atlanta Falcons, we suppose, are no different.

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The Falcons decided to trade Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts after their plans to acquire Deshaun Watson fell through. The Colts have felt like they have been a quarterback away for a few years now and Ryan is next in line. Following the trade, many NFL stars shared their opinion on the deal — including Odell Beckham Jr.

On Tuesday, Beckham Jr. took to Twitter to share his positive thoughts on the trade in favor of Indianapolis.

Another controversial receiver, the retired ex-Dallas Cowboys star Owens, did not share the same view, claiming that Ryan had success in Atlanta because of Julio Jones.

Ryan spent three years in the NFL before the Falcons drafted Jones in 2011. Over his first three years in the league, Ryan did not eclipse the 4,000-yard mark and maxed out at 28 touchdown passes.

Once 2011 came around, Ryan began a streak of 10 consecutive seasons with at least 4,000 yards. During that span, he threw 30 or more touchdowns three times. That streak ended last season. What else happened last season? Jones left Atlanta for the Tennessee Titans.

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Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

This is not speaking in favor of one side or the other. That is just the nature of the NFL. Quarterbacks need weapons to whom to throw the ball, while receivers need a quarterback who can get them the ball. Ryan might have benefitted from Jones but it also worked the other way, along with a pass-heavy offensive scheme from Atlanta.

Owens is not exactly unbiased; he might naturally lean to the receivers' side. At the same time, why isn't OBJ leaning that way?

Controversy!

At the end of the day, it is fair to say that both Ryan and Jones helped each other in big ways over the course of their tenures with the Falcons. But if we all agreed on that, what would T.O. and OBJ have to argue about?

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