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.
Tags: Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals
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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!!!
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