Bengals’ Lewis backs bus over Ochocinco

Published: January 20th, 2011 | Tags: Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals, Marvin Lewis

Like many divorces, the situation between Bengals coach Marvin Lewis and Chad Ochocinco seems to be getting messy. Perhaps the only thing that’s left is to make it official.

The speculation has been building for weeks that it’s the end of the line in Cincinnati for Ochocinco, who is under contract for $6 million (all in base salary) next season. When Lewis was officially brought back with a two-year extension, Ochocinco said he wasn’t sure he could ever play for Lewis again.

Meanwhile, Ochocinco has been openly flirting via Twitter with the idea of playing for the Patriots … and the Raiders. He suggested a coded Tweet to Ian R. Rapoport of The Boston Herald it would be “epic” to play for Bill Belichick. Jerry McDonald recounts several Tweets in which Ochocinco praises Raiders coach Hue Jackson, who he calls “the greatest coach I ever had.”

Well, if Ochocinco felt that he was thrown under the bus when he was called “mopey,” then Lewis verbally backed up the same bus over him again on Thursday with a second shot.

“Nobody was talking about him. He didn’t stand that,” Lewis said regarding the tweet about the Patriots, per Bengals.com. “You want them to talk about you, win football games.”

Ouch.

We’re patiently awaiting a response on that from @ochocinco.

It stands to reason an exit out of Cincinnati won’t be a quick exit. If the Bengals want to explore a trade for Ochocinco, that can’t happen until an agreement over a new agreement on the CBA is reached. So stay tuned for more of the above.

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Marvin Lewis: Belichick too smart to add Ochocinco

Published: January 24th, 2011 | Tags: Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals, Marvin Lewis

And now for the latest cannon-shot from Marvin Lewis over Chad Ochocinco’s bow.

If things weren’t already personal, they feel that way now. We’ve been hearing some pretty sweet jabs from Lewis in recent weeks. It’s almost as if he knows Ochocinco won’t be back, and he’s finally letting out everything he’s been holding back for so long. Errrrr, wait. That would seem to be exactly the case.

Lewis, coaching the North team at the Senior Bowl this week, was asked by Ian R. Rapoport of The Boston Herald about what type of fit Ochocinco would be with the Patriots.

“Belichick’s smarter than that,” Lewis replied, laughing.

Boom!

In case you’ve been distracted by whatever you consider more important and aren’t up on the storyline, Ochocinco has openly Twitter-flirted with the idea of playing for the Patriots and Raiders. Oh, and now the Jets, too (along with Terrell Owens).

Makes sense. The Jets could stand to use an upgrade in outspoken receivers in case Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes leave.

Ochocinco did get wind of Lewis’ latest shot, and of course challenged him to a cage match. Seems like a pretty logical solution.

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Ochocinco a question mark for Week 15?

Published: December 16th, 2010 | Tags: Chad Ochocinco

Chad Ochocinco said Thursday on his Twitter page that he underwent X-rays on his injured left foot and ankle.

“My left foot is totally jacked up, not sure why but bad enough to need X-rays, I’m nervous as hell,” Ochocinco tweeted.

His tweet included a photo that showed him undergoing the examination. Obviously, Ochocinco was unable to practice, so fantasy owners need to keep tabs on his status tomorrow before starting him in Week 15.

Based on his injury, not to mention his lack of statistical success this season, he shouldn’t be seen as more than a No. 3 wideout or flex starter in most formats.

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Ochocinco unhappy, could be on pace for big day

Published: November 9th, 2010 | | Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Terrell Owens, Chad Ochocinco

You might want to take a moment and sit down for this news. Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco is unhappy with his role in the Bengals’ offense.

Stunning.

You mean to say that all of that talk about being Robin to Terrell Owens‘ Batman was really just bluster? That Ochocinco was probably being insincere? Honestly, folks, when you cannot take the word of a diva receiver who changed his name from Johnson to Ochocinco, then this really is a dark day for America.

Next thing you will tell me is that your average Fox News or MSNBC political pundit is not objective.

Ochocinco is fuming, but he really has become a nonfactor in the Bengals’ offense. Ochocinco has put together two huge fantasy games this season, as  recently as Week 7 against the Falcons. That is not enough to be considered as a relevant fantasy option. But that could change this week against the Colts.

Players who lobby for targets often get looked at, kind of like the squeaky wheel getting the grease. Kind of like how the guy who complains the most at the fast-food counter often gets his food first. (Though, truth be told, you probably would not want to eat that.)

So expect QB Carson Palmer to give Ochocinco a few looks this week — and you should consider him a better play than in previous weeks. But Ochocinco clearly is not a long-term answer.

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