Comments on: Chad Ochocinco admitted he never grasped Patriots playbook

By: rc33

rc33 — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:53:55 +0000

He’s being up front about it and so far he’s not making any “I circled the date on my calender” type remarks about the Pats.
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Nah, that’s not the kinda guy Ocho is, IMO. I don’t think he hates the Patriots or believes he was screwed over there. He was just surprisingly unproductive his one year but to his credit was a good guy in the community and never let his ego get in the way. Problem coming into this season was that Ocho was their #4 or 5 WR but had no Special Teams or kick return versatility. He would’ve been a long shot to make the Patriots roster.

By: patriotera

patriotera — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:26:03 +0000

He’s being up front about it and so far he’s not making any “I circled the date on my calender” type remarks about the Pats. That says something. If he put in the effot at at N.E., which it seemed he did, it must have been a tough thing to deal with not being able to cut it.

By: NakedCowboy!

NakedCowboy! — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 05:28:12 +0000

thats one way to rationalize it… for a WR, its better to be stupid than slow…
ochco is a vet in the league… pats have had so many WRs come in over the years and become productive instantly… heck even gronk (not the brightest bulb) picked up the play book same year…
and forget about playbook… chad couldn’t even learn 10 plays? or ANY play that pats could run for him?

the truth is much more simple… he is done…

By: chazzmon

chazzmon — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 18:03:22 +0000

Sadly he’s the best WR the Phish have.

By: patsfiend

patsfiend — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:37:15 +0000

I can’t believe the way this guy manages to stay in the news. He may not be able to comprehend the Pats playbook, but he’s a marketing savant.

By: nflfan1

nflfan1 — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:35:15 +0000

Well the good news for Patriot Fans is they don’t have to worry about him divulging any of their team secrets to the Dolphins. He can’t remember anything to tell.

By: vikingsfanintexas

vikingsfanintexas — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:33:14 +0000

Come on folks let’s not outselves be simple minded… if Chad of 5 years ago had been in NE he would have been plenty smart enough.

It’s his talent that’s gone down-hill not his brain…

Need proof you say… well, he changed his name to ocho-cinco and forgot to use a hyphen. So don’t tell me he’s not just as smart as he was when he was a pro-bowl receiver. Clearly he is.

By: skleech22

skleech22 — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:28:51 +0000

CKL says:
Jun 24, 2012 10:49 AM
I think Chad can help a team and I’m a Pats fan. It’s tough for the Pats to find WRs who work in their system. Just because he didn’t doesn’t mean he can’t help another team.

Wow, A Patriot fan that isn’t arrogant and obnoxious!!! Now that’s refreshing!!!! Way to go CKL!!

By: squared80

squared80 — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:22:21 +0000

Ochocinco isn’t a cerebral wide receiver? No way!!! Come on, people. Nothing surprising here.

By: seahulk9

seahulk9 — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 15:01:02 +0000

alright chad…….you just sprint 20 steps and then cut in when you get to the 30 thats painted on the ground ..on 2 on 2 hut hut..

By: seahulk9

seahulk9 — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:56:50 +0000

i liked chad johnson better

By: CKL

CKL — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:49:48 +0000

I think Chad can help a team and I’m a Pats fan. It’s tough for the Pats to find WRs who work in their system. Just because he didn’t doesn’t mean he can’t help another team.

By: therillest

therillest — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:25:48 +0000

I bet Chad remembered just enough of that NE playbook to give his new teams defensive coordinator a little sumthin sumthin Hahaha!

By: mjkelly77

mjkelly77 — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:24:55 +0000

Uhhhh … how about he’s both stupid and has lost any big-play ability he may have had.

By: lorddarkhelmet

lorddarkhelmet — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:19:43 +0000

Didn’t Cincy run a version of the WCO when he was there? If so, he may not be all that far behind.

By: deepthreat

deepthreat — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:15:08 +0000

Chad is doing more for Carson Palmer’s legacy than Carson Palmer is…

By: nflfollower

nflfollower — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:11:26 +0000

I don’t think this is the same chad Johnson we saw in cincinatti… In terms of his attitude or physical abilities. And didn’t I hear somewhere he was changing his name back to Johnson? What happened with that?

By: lennydpocketqb

lennydpocketqb — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:04:19 +0000

Can Chad read?

By: mostepicgnar

mostepicgnar — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:01:11 +0000

He should change his name again to “No Comprendo”.

By: TheWizard

TheWizard — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:32:21 +0000

Wouldn’t it be ironic if he thrashed N.E.’s formidable secondary this year.

Maybe we should see if the guy can get on the field first.

By: 1historian

1historian — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:30:46 +0000

j.r.coop – yes it would be ironic.

If it happened

By: i, flounder

i, flounder — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:20:43 +0000

but i thought bellichick was a genius who could tailor any situation to any player.

By: jrcoop

jrcoop — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:13:13 +0000

At least they didn’t give up draft picks and $5.5 mill. (i.e. N.E.).

Wouldn’t it be ironic if he thrashed N.E.’s formidable secondary this year.

By: bangitfootball

bangitfootball — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:12:52 +0000

Brady: 72 power right x fly scat blue tiger paw on 4. Ocho you run 10 yards and turn around.

By: buzmeg

buzmeg — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:03:34 +0000

So I guess it is easier to do the Paso Doble than to run a quick slant. This guy is a mental midget.

By: EJ

EJ — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:02:10 +0000

His circus act will also be good for business when Hard Knocks rolls into town, at least drawing attention away from others who might not know as well as he does how to handle it.

I think the circus has left town for good. Chad OchoCinco has realized that if he wants a few more years in the league, he better grow up. I think he has.

By: dontrunfromme

dontrunfromme — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 12:52:35 +0000

I feel kind of bad for the phish. Oucho is good for hard Knocks but can’t remember a play book. All show and no go.