Owens: Rom(e)o is having problems playing the field

IRVING, Texas -- Terrell Owens has a message for Jessica Simpson:~ The Dallas QB struggled Sunday with girlfriend Jessica Simpson in the audience.

Stay away.

The 27-year-old singer-actress has become Public Enemy No. 1 among Dallas Cowboys fans because of a link being made between her appearance at Sunday's game and the poor performance of her new boyfriend, quarterback Tony Romo.

"Right now, Jessica Simpson is not a fan favorite -- in this locker room or in Texas Stadium," Owens said Wednesday.

The Cowboys lost 10-6 to the Philadelphia Eagles and Romo had what was statistically the worst game of his career, all while Simpson sat in a luxury box wearing a pink No. 9 jersey she proudly showed off for television cameras.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo fumbled as he was hit by Eagles defensive end Trent Cole during Sunday's 10-6 loss to Philadelphia. (MIKE STONE ~ Associated Press)

Romo was 13-of-36 for 214 yards with three interceptions and didn't throw a touchdown for the first time in 18 games.

The problem for her is, Romo's previous worst game came last December at home to the Eagles when then-girlfriend Carrie Underwood was in attendance.

"With everything that has happened, obviously with the way Tony played and the comparison between her and Carrie Underwood, I think a lot of people feel she has taken his focus away," Owens said, echoing the chatter on sports-talk radio and blogs. "Other than that, she was high on my list until last week.

"Oh, I got a message for her when we make the playoffs. Just stay tuned."

Parcells close todeal with Dolphins

DAVIE, Fla. -- Bill Parcells' day began with reports he would rebuild the Atlanta Falcons. It ended with him on the cusp of taking the same job with the Miami Dolphins.

Parcells and Dolphins owner Wayne Huizenga agreed Wednesday on a four-year contract to be Miami's vice president of football operations, according to ESPN, which employs the two-time Super Bowl-winning coach as an analyst. The Dolphins declined comment, only saying no contract has been signed.

-- The Associated Press