Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco arrived in Cincinnati today, much to the surprise of just about everyone. After passing a physical, he took part in his first voluntary workout since 2007.
Insert applause here.
Last night, after reading Chad’s plea for fan support on bengals.com, I wrote a short post entitled “Get On A Plane” which internet connection issues prevented me from posting. I give it in full:
So I see that Chad Ochocinco says that he needs he fans to embrace him again. For whatever it’s worth, Chad, I’m in your corner — but you want some love, you need to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. Right now, the Bengals are in Cincinnati and you’re not. Get to town. Get to work. Stop making excuses about how the Bengals don’t work for five weeks after the June minicamp and “you lose all your rhythm after a week.” There are new plays being installed and new players to work with. There’s plenty you could do.
You’ve apologized 85 times and still get blasted because an apology is nothing if it isn’t followed by changed behavior. OK, this time you’re working. This time, you’re fired up. This time, you’re hungry. All good. Now get on a plane.
And what happens today? Chad got on a plane. He even cited the new playbook as a reason to get off his duff.
I could have asked no more. Well done, 85. Welcome back.
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Amazing what C85 can do to the morale of Cincinnati. C85 brings the fire of a great rockstar to this football team. I’ve got my money on him….always have. I’ll be the first to say, ‘I hope he retires as a Cincinnati Bengals’. Nothing would be more entertaining than to see Chad Ochocinco in the Superbowl. No other player would set the house on fire like he would.
Thanx for the effort to get him on the plane. I think he really couldn’t wait, anyway. After all he couldn’t wait to show off his new ‘toy’…his upgraded body-n-skills.
Is C85 really ready?…….CHILD PLEEEEASE!
Yes, Chad…. The “D” looks awesome.
I’m obviously not drinking the koolaid as Victor is in the previous post, but all I can say is lets wait and see.
But David, I believe you are correct about him hearing about Henry at the X. I love it!!
Frankly I love this: Chad, LC, Slim and work in Caldwell and Simpson.
Holy Crap….I think the boys is either losing his mind or ??
Latest Post on Chad: http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/06/10/the-tysonification-of-ochocinco/
Awesome, awesome piece of work in this article. I hope the message was heard by Chad one way or another, and I hope it was loud and clear. I’m ready for some Pro-Bowl Chad too, and it’s great to have him back! Whodey!!!