Comments on: Ochocinco will be "lobbying heavy" for Houshmandzadeh

By: AdamEagle5

AdamEagle5 — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:10:43 +0000

Batman? When did Cincy get Reggie Wayne?
Idiot.

By: BengalsDouche2

BengalsDouche2 — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:26:30 +0000

I dont want anything to do with Housh. He was obviously the locker room cancer and the true diva in Cincy. The locker room mood has been much better since he has been gone. Don’t take him back Mike. Make his ass play for the Faders.

By: rbais2

rbais2 — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:07:11 +0000

Maybe Ocho is onto something?
He kept lobbying for TO when Antonio Bryant was hurting. Maybe, Jordan Shipley is too.
I think Chad should just leave TJ alone and demand Daniel Snyder to sign him. The Bengals’ management hate TJ more than the Cowboys’ hate TO. Trust me.

By: Laxer37

Laxer37 — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:08:43 +0000

The guy hated sharing the spotlight with Ochocinco.
How do you think he’s gonna act sharing the spotlight with two other attention starved divas?

By: Laxer37

Laxer37 — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:05:22 +0000

Makes perfect sense…
The Bengals took T.O. after the other 31 teams passed on him. They took Pacman after nobody wanted him. Tank Johnson, Cedric Benson landed there after nobody else showed interest.
Cincy is simply where you go when you’re not wanted elsewhere.
They hate Housh in Cincy after the way he left but they will be giddy as school girls if he comes back.

By: Doomsday

Doomsday — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:56:49 +0000

Wow, in one quick move, we could go from the “Dynamic Duo” to the “Three Stooges”

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:33:33 +0000

@andyprough …
ROFL … have to admit the first time I read your post, I thought you were talking about stuffing Roethlisberger in the trophy case, too. Think I was just momentarily stunned by your enthusiasm for the Bengals. I try to be nice and respectful of our rivals, too … but you were getting a little carried away

By: QuizGuy66

QuizGuy66 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:35:08 +0000

gb as in good buddy. Maybe not so good as at least ahead of like 99.9% of other Steeler fans anyhow. It’s late in the week so I guess I’m being charitable.
I agree about Stanley Wilson. Pretty much any time Boomer Esiason is on a show about where that Super Bowl is referenced (or any Super Bowl is referenced) he brings up that infamous night.

By: BuckeyeBengal

BuckeyeBengal — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:32:26 +0000

@Terrell Blowens, I would say we struggled tremendously without him last year and you know how much money we’ve thrown away by signing his “replacements” Coles and Bryant over the course of the last year. Seattle is paying the difference, sign him to veteran minimum. We’re loaded at WR and are going to be much better on offense than last year with or without him. This is a big if, but if he can get over himself and accept a #3 role w/ the chance at a playoff run on a contending team, why not?

By: andyprough

andyprough — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:27:24 +0000

QuizGuy66 says: September 3, 2010 9:55 PM
“@andyprough – why are they stuffing Roethlisberger in a trophy case – to protect the public? (sorry gb, couldn’t resist that one – glad you’d cheer for us if the Bengals make the bowl – wish I can say I’d return the favor but…)”
I root for the Bungals 2 times in 40 years, while you root for them every game – and I’m the gb?? Look in the mirror holmes
By the way – Stanley Wilson, if you are reading this – I’m still mad as hell at you. You dudes could have taken down the 49ers Deathstar that day – you let it all slip right through your hands….

By: QuizGuy66

QuizGuy66 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:22:57 +0000

@SBH Orien Harris probably isn’t making the team. It makes no sense to trade for him as then they are on the hook for big $ and an ugly contract. They’ll only look at him if he’s cut (which he probably will be).
-QG

By: BuckeyeBengal

BuckeyeBengal — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:11:13 +0000

@ frostymugobeer Cincy did not trade Housh. You’re 100% wrong. His contract was up and he became a free agent. Bengals made him an offer to re-sign and he chose Seattle over Cincy thinking he had a better chance of being a #1 there.

By: SBH

SBH — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:07:53 +0000

Trade them Orien Harris and Quan (I would hate to lose Quan) and go get TJ back. He fits and he is productive in this offense, with this coaching staff. I was a huge fan, and then I discovered what a douche TJ is, but Carson trusts the dude and he makes tough catches (anti-Coles). Shipley and the kids can play a smaller role for a year. WHO DEY!?

By: Terrell Blowens

Terrell Blowens — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:06:11 +0000

@Buckeye Bengal
He left ONE year ago. It’s not like you guys have been struggling for years trying to replace an amazing talent. Plus I would take Caldwell or Shipley in the slot anyday over Douchemandzadeh. He’s slow now, and a slot receiver needs to be a lot quicker than he is. Right now he’s just a surehanded #2 receiver, and with T.O. and Chad, that’s covered. Too many selfish receivers is not a good thing, and TJ think he’s better than he really is

By: QuizGuy66

QuizGuy66 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:55:36 +0000

@andyprough – why are they stuffing Roethlisberger in a trophy case – to protect the public? (sorry gb, couldn’t resist that one – glad you’d cheer for us if the Bengals make the bowl – wish I can say I’d return the favor but…)
Anyhow, as a Bengals fan, I’ll take a shot at looking what adding Housh for a minimum contract (which Housh will gladly sign for as it will stick the Seahawks with more of the bill – his $7m is guaranteed and the Squawks will have to pay the balance of it) will do for the Who-Deys.
Housh would take Shipley’s spot as the possession underneath guy – this actually would be a good fit as it’s the role he had originally in Cincinnati.
Shipley becomes the 4th receiver – I don’t really like this as he’s shown a lot of potential already and this would hurt his growth.
Caldwell becomes the 5th receiver – the impact here is a bit less as even as #4 I’m not sure really how many looks he would get.
Cosby becomes #6 and will be deactivated most game days unless they need him for kick/punt returns.
Simpson is gone, which isn’t a huge deal, but still stinks as he finally was making some progress this year in camp.
Gresham presumably will be hurt as notwithstanding Shipley’s ability a lot of the looks Housh will take really are ones that would go to Gresham. On the plus side, Carson would have another great option in 3rd and 7 type situations.
I can see Mikey Boy doing the deal, especially because he’ll be able to get Housh back for the minimum $ this year and won’t be on the hook beyond it. If Brown has one quality (other than thrift) it’s certainly a forgiving nature and if Housh were properly apologetic and humble (not necessarily a good bet but you never know – and it just would have to be enough to convince Mikey) I think that might be all that’s necessary. This year has all the makings of taking one big swing at the prize (at least Bengals-style).
The question is – would Housh be willing to come back as the 3rd Amigo? I think it’s clear that Bryant never relished this – his body language showed it. The prior relationship with Chad might be enough though to get Housh on board with it. The other factor, though, is that coming back to Cincinnati will probably give Housh lower numbers than he would get signing elsewhere. If he’s looking at trying to nail another big contract, Cincy probably isn’t the way to go in that regard (though he could possibly redeem himself with proper locker room attitude – and I fully realize that’s not a safe bet).
Don’t rule it out. Done right, this Bengals fan won’t mind it. (Perhaps an example of proper humility would be Housh letting Gresham keep the number and taking another).
-QG

By: andyprough

andyprough — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:32:18 +0000

One shot at a Super Bowl. Pull the trigger Mike Brown! As a Steeler fan, I’ve always rooted for the division rivals when they made it to the big game, including twice for the Bengals in the’80′s. The only thing I would like to see more than T.O., Chad and Housh wearing sombreroes while they grab the Lombardi from Goodell would be my Steelers having to use a crowbar and a hammer to squeeze #7 into that dusty old trophy case.
Do it, Mike Brown. Don’t be stupid. Cut Quan Cosby and give Housh his spot. Go all-in dude — put all those chips in the middle of the table.

By: agenice

agenice — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:20:30 +0000

LukePounda says:
September 3, 2010 8:41 PM
Florio’s articles….
First 45%- Intro
Middle 10%- News
Last 45 %- His useless opinion.
—-
FIXED!!

By: Jungle Juice

Jungle Juice — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:06:32 +0000

Los Tres Amigos.
Jermaine Gresham tango Ocho Quatro! Que Pasa?
La LOL

By: WhoDeyRey

WhoDeyRey — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:02:18 +0000

As a life-long Bengals fan and one-time Housh fan…… You should have never left and I hope they don’t bring you and ego back. No roomfor you on the 53…

By: theJets2010

theJets2010 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:00:36 +0000

what the hell are you talking about that one of them is going to take his spot… he is CLEARLY the best WR on the team no matter how much he wants to say he is robin and TO is batman, plus housh Sucks, the only reason he was good was cause Chad was insane and required double teams on every play.. clearly evident when housh’s numbers took a hit in seattle

By: Huckle

Huckle — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:59:31 +0000

Why would he do this? Houshmadanajapendea made perfectly clear that he no longer wanted to be #2 to 85. Now that Owens is in the picture, he’d be #3.
Unless Chad is just saying this to be friendly.
Look, Ocho, 2005 was 5 years ago. Look forward, not to the past.

By: GoPackAttack!

GoPackAttack! — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:56:50 +0000

That would be a heck of a WR trio

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:55:29 +0000

Why? You can only have so many roosters in a hen house … so to speak. No matter how high-flying the offense, only so many receivers can be on the field at one time, only so many balls thrown per game. Too many roosters fighting over a few hens is bound to cause a squabble sooner or later.

By: vikingforlifelong

vikingforlifelong — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:51:43 +0000

purple and gold all the way

By: TheRedBengal

TheRedBengal — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:50:35 +0000

NO! Being a Bengals fan, I always thought that Chad was the negative attention grabber, but it really was Housh all along.
I’ll take TO any day over Housh.

By: danielcp0303

danielcp0303 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:49:20 +0000

Don’t the Bengals already have enough over the hill receivers?

By: LukePounda

LukePounda — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:41:05 +0000

Florio’s articles….
First 25%- Intro
Middle 50%- News
Last 25 %- His useless opinion.

By: jjared1101

jjared1101 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:39:50 +0000

Chad “lobbying” for Housh to come back probably won’t set well with the other receivers on the team.

By: Zach

Zach — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:39:17 +0000

By: Bing253

Bing253 — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:39:01 +0000

Hey Florio does his comments constitute tampering since TJ is still a member of the Seahawks-that seems to be one of your favorite topics so I’m curious what your opinion is on that?