Ochocinco sees “really significant” changes coming in Cincy

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[/b][color="#666666"]Posted by Mike Florio on December 21, 2010, 4:19 PM EST[/color][/font]
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[font="Georgia][font="Georgia]In this week's edition of [i]The T.Ocho Show[/i], the Ocho of the duo talks about next year.[/font]

[font="Georgia]Receiver Chad Ochocinco says that he'd "love to see" Terrell Owens return to Cincinnati in 2010. But with this caveat.[/font]

[font="Georgia]"As far as myself, [url="http://www.versus.com/tocho-show/videos/tocho-preview-next-season/"]I don't even know if I'll be back next year[/url]," Ochocinco said.[/font]

[font="Georgia]He also explained that he believes his days of having influence over personnel moves are over. Chad realizes that changes are coming to the club, and he likewise understands that the changes will be "really significant."[/font]

[font="Georgia]And that's because, currently, the franchise is really insignificant.[/font]

[font="Georgia]Then again, owner Mike Brown has a reputation for judging success by financial performance, not by the pursuit of championships. Even with multiple blackouts, the tight-belted franchise likely made plenty of money in 2010.[/font]

[font="Georgia]For 2011, the question will be whether Brown is willing to spend the cash necessary to make the on-field improvements that will result in a much better outcome to the campaign.[/font]

[font="Georgia]The latest installment of The T.Ocho Show debuts tonight on Versus, at 10:30 p.m. ET.[/font][/font]
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[font="Georgia]Hmm, I hope he's right, lots of changes need to be made in lots of areas, starting with Ochocinco. Won't hold my breath on this one, but I hope lots of things happen. Mike Brown needs to show he's committed to winning.

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[DJT]

Yeah, lots of changes need to take place. I wonder where Ochocinco would go...i'm sure just about any team would love to have him.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

Yeah, lots of changes need to take place. I wonder where Ochocinco would go...i'm sure just about any team would love to have him.

I have a feeling BOTH Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco will be gone. Where they go? I have no idea. Possibly the Rams and a few other places.

 

[Mooche]

I have a feeling BOTH Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco will be gone. Where they go? I have no idea. Possibly the Rams and a few other places.

If they both go, that is the best possible scenario for this team moving forward.

Next thing to do is get rid out of number nine...

 

[DannyColtsBro]

I see Ocho going to the Rams possibly. T.O.? No way. The Rams don't need a guy like him in the locker room. He may have changed lately, but still a risk you don't want to take.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

It's time to rebuild, start over at the WR position, let both Chad and Terrell go. If we are in a rebuilding stage, we need a good young QB as well.

 

[DannyColtsBro]

It's time to rebuild, start over at the WR position, let both Chad and Terrell go. If we are in a rebuilding stage, we need a good young QB as well.

Agreed.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

Agreed.

Who that QB will be, I have no idea.

 

[DJT]

I think a QB has to be a top priority regardless if they keep Palmer. Gotta have a backup who can challenge him for the starting spot.

Also on ESPN they said that Chad is most likely gone, but TO will be back with the Bengals next season. I'd be fine with that, he's still a great WR, but he's getting older and slower.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

I think a QB has to be a top priority regardless if they keep Palmer. Gotta have a backup who can challenge him for the starting spot.

Also on ESPN they said that Chad is most likely gone, but TO will be back with the Bengals next season. I'd be fine with that, he's still a great WR, but he's getting older and slower.

T.O. be back? What is ESPN smoking? Terrell Owens is the one that likely won't be back, he's going to cost a lot more than Chad Ochocinco, because he's going to want like a 2-year contract. Terrell Owens won't be back with the Bengals, mark my words on that one. If anyone will be back, it's Chad, but I'm thinking neither of them will be back. The only way the Bengals would focus on another QB is if Palmer left. They are not going to draft a QB in the first round if Palmer is still with the team, which I think he will be. I don't even see them taking a QB in the second round. It all depends on what happens during the off season. I'm willing to bet Terrell and Chad will be gone, Carson will be back.

 

[DJT]

That would suck if the Bengals don't get a QB in the offseason. I doubt Carson will turn around his game enough to seriously change the teams record. And TO won't cost more than Chad. TO is older and with that knee, his deal won't be near as much as what Chad will probably try to get.

TOs contract= 2 years 2 MIL
Ochos contract= 6 years 35 MIL

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

Terrell Owens will not accept a million a year, he was complaining about it this year. He had a productive year, he's going to want a good contract with good money. The Bengals are not going to keep Terrell Owens and even possibly Chad. I see both of them gone next year, possibly then drafting A.J. Green in the first round.

 

[DJT]

If they draft a WR like AJ Green, I think its safe to say that both will most likely will be gone, but if they don't draft a WR in the first 2 or 3 rounds, I think TO will be back. Also with his injury, they aren't gonna let him have much more money then they gave him for his last contract. I just really think they need to pursue a QB either later in the draft or in FAcy, cause they need someone to pressure Palmer to make him better. Or if Palmer doesn't get better, to step in and take the role.

 

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[font="arial] [size="2"]CINCINNATI — The Bengals' self-described dynamic duo is down to one, and even that might be pushing it.[/size][/font]
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[color="#333333"][font="arial][size="2"]A bad left ankle is limiting receiver Chad Ochocinco, who didn't practice Wednesday and expects to have a reduced role in the last two games. He's not happy that coach Marvin Lewis says he's being "mopey" about the whole thing.

Lewis used the term in a conference call with San Diego writers Wednesday. When Ochocinco heard about it, he fired back on Twitter, saying he deserves more respect.

Terrell Owens, the other half of the receiving duo, is out for the rest of the season after knee surgery. The Bengals (3-11) play San Diego (8-6) at home on Sunday.

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December 22, 2010 04:10 PM EST

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[DJT]

lol I don't think it matters who they play lol. Chargers are gonna beat them.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

lol I don't think it matters who they play lol. Chargers are gonna beat them.

Is all I was getting at by that article is, there's things brewing within Marvin and Chad. Funny thing is, all three of them won't be back next year - Marvin Lewis, Chad Ochocinco, Terrell Owens.

 

[DJT]

I almost just want the offseason to come already, it could be really interesting to see what happens with all these teams.

 

[WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18]

I almost just want the offseason to come already, it could be really interesting to see what happens with all these teams.

Funny thing is, a lot of people aren't even talking about the Bengals. They were 10-6 last year, swept the entire AFC North to come back this year and completely fall apart. The Bengals have a lot of things going on that people aren't even talking about. I can't imagine if this was the Cowboys, Steelers, Patriots, Giants etc, that's all you'd hear about. Right now, that's all you hear about is the Giants, possible firing of their head coach when they are currently in a playoff battle. The Bengals have a lot of interesting speculation going on, in a number of areas. Carson Palmer should be a huge deal, this is our franchise QB that is making TONS of money.