Chad Ochocinco to New England: Perfect

Now Cris can draft T.O. and Ocho for his team and not have them on the same bye week!

Originally Posted by Chilly

Now Cris can draft T.O. and Ocho for his team and not have them on the same bye week!

My loyalty card has disappeared. I am out for blood this year. But, that was funny.

How big a blow is it to lose J. Joseph? He was probably their best player on defense.

Cris I am wondering what you think about Malcom Floyd as a receiver. I thought he showed some brilliance for the Chargers as a deep threat before he got hurt last year. As a Pats fan I am ecstatic today but I'd love to see them bring in someone like Floyd that can stretch the field as I'm not sure Ochocinco can still do that at this point.

I love Malcolm Floyd, and would be ecstatic if the Bengals paired him with Green. I question how happy Ocho will be, and the dynamic between him (and his OCNN, Twitter, and celebrations) and "the patriot way. Should be interesting.

I can just see Belichick at Ocho's physical. "Ok Ocho, hand over the cell phone. Now the other one. Ok, now give me your extra back-up cellphone."

I also question how in the world Mike Brown is going to get to that cap minimum. I know there are a few big names left, but he seems to be in no hurry at all, and the names are going quickly.

Originally Posted by jwill5587

How big a blow is it to lose J. Joseph? He was probably their best player on defense.

I cannot understand the loss of Joseph. That defense had success in 2009 because they could take chances. They had good corners. Now, I don't know what the plan is. They will probably sign Nnamdi....(Ha, just a little Bengals humor).

Originally Posted by vancemeek

I love Malcolm Floyd, and would be ecstatic if the Bengals paired him with Green. I question how happy Ocho will be, and the dynamic between him (and his OCNN, Twitter, and celebrations) and "the patriot way. Should be interesting.

I think it is safe to say, this has been a very interesting day in New England. I believe Chad will fall in line. I really do. He has a chance to win a ring if he can follow orders. I think he will. Albert.....I'm not so sure.

Originally Posted by vancemeek

I also question how in the world Mike Brown is going to get to that cap minimum. I know there are a few big names left, but he seems to be in no hurry at all, and the names are going quickly.

As crazy as that sounds, I think you raise an interesting point. Even if you wanted to pay existing members of your team, who on the Bengals deserves a big raise?

Originally Posted by Cris Collinsworth

As crazy as that sounds, I think you raise an interesting point. Even if you wanted to pay existing members of your team, who on the Bengals deserves a big raise?

I would assume Leon Hall will be extended (praying), but other than that, you're right. Whitworth maybe, although I'm not sure what his contract status even is.

I'm really hoping there's a backup plan for CB, such as Cromartie (doubtful) or maybe Carlos Rogers.

Originally Posted by Cris Collinsworth

As crazy as that sounds, I think you raise an interesting point. Even if you wanted to pay existing members of your team, who on the Bengals deserves a big raise?

This just in, mike brown and katie blackburn have just signed $18 million one year deals to play third and fourth string place kickers for the cincinnati bengals. Salary floor solved.

Originally Posted by Cris Collinsworth

As crazy as that sounds, I think you raise an interesting point. Even if you wanted to pay existing members of your team, who on the Bengals deserves a big raise?

I would assume they would sign their two young corners to big extensions. Oops, one of them is gone. Starting WRs? Franchise QB? Is it too early to sign A.J. Green to a $35M extension?

Now that the Patriots have landed Ochocinco, what are the odds that they try to lure back Moss on a veteran's minimum salary for a chance at a roster spot and some redemption? Or possibly even doing what Cincy did, but more successfully by trying out T.O.
I'm quite curious about this because in the Patriots spread offensive system, players like Ochocinco and T.O. or Moss would flourish if they were together, even with their declining skills.
As for the Haynesworth trade, is he going to have to restructure his 100 million dollar contract before joining the team?

Being a Bengal, you know Chad better than most. Do you think that he will be able to temper his personality enough to Belichick's liking? I mean, Bill benched Wes Welker for taking a few verbal potshots at Rex Ryan last year. I can easily Chad starting a press or Twitter war of words before the Pats meet the Jets this year that would make that press conference pale in comparison.

Yeah, a few shots at a coach is a world away from sending cases of Pepto to a team. LOL.

Originally Posted by Tony23

Now that the Patriots have landed Ochocinco, what are the odds that they try to lure back Moss on a veteran's minimum salary for a chance at a roster spot and some redemption? Or possibly even doing what Cincy did, but more successfully by trying out T.O.
I'm quite curious about this because in the Patriots spread offensive system, players like Ochocinco and T.O. or Moss would flourish if they were together, even with their declining skills.
As for the Haynesworth trade, is he going to have to restructure his 100 million dollar contract before joining the team?

actually TO and Chad together didn't work out too well.

Chad didn't like being 2nd fiddle.

Plus, TO and Chad both made a habit of changing their routes and doing their own thing. Didn't work out well at all.

What you're missing on twitter:

@Adam Schefter
To get WR Chad Ochocinco from Cincinnati, New England surrendered a 5th-round pick in 2012 and a 6th-round pick in 2013.
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@Clem
So, a carton of smokes @AdamSchefter To get WR Ochocinco from Cincy, NE surrendered a 5th-round pick in 2012 and a 6th-round pick in 2013.

@Me
Not even a carton. That's an agreement to bum them a smoke the next time they go out drinking.


Be jealous. Very jealous.

Is Bellichick trying to out-Raider the Raiders.

You know, by signing malcontents who can actually play?