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Following up on an ongoing story. ... Owens said on Wednesday that he's informed HC Dick Jauron that he plans to join his teammates at the Bills facility when the workouts become mandatory, rather than voluntary. "I talked to coach Jauron prior to the start of the workouts about that," Owens said, according to the report. "Right now if there's nothing mandatory that I have to be a part of, then I won't intend to be there."
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Owens said he expects to attend the Bills' mini-camp in June and could possibly work out with his new teammates at other some point in the offseason. But when it comes to staying in shape, T.O. prefers to do things his way, on his own. "I've never gone to a voluntary workout," Owens said, according to USA Today. "I have a personal trainer. I take very good care of myself. I take pride in coming into camp in shape. ..." While nobody doubts that, it's hard to argue with those contending Owens' need to learn the offense and get on the same page with QB Trent Edwards aren't as important as conditioning.
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