gg Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 oy! http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/08/20/ochocinco-takes-on-a-new-role/ Ochocinco takes on a new role Posted by Mike Florio on August 20, 2009 9:14 PM ET During Thursday night's preseason game between the Patriots and the Bengals, receiver Chad Ochocinco added a new skill to his repertoire. He kicked an extra point. Child. Please. And, according to Tom Curran, who's at the game, Ochocinco kicked off to start the second half of the game. (Per NFL.com's play-by-play, the kick traveled 61 yards.) In quotes distributed by the team at halftime (and posted by Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe), the player formerly known as Chad Johnson had this to say: "Esteban Ochocinco is back. The most interesting footballer in the world. Everyone has to remember, I've always said that soccer is my No. 1 sport. I think Ronaldinho would be proud of me right now." Ochocinco has played soccer in the past, and since the preseason games don't count we like the fact that Bengals coach Marvin Lewis let him do it. And Lewis realizes that handling Ochocinco involves indulging stuff like this. Hey, he could be doing a lot worse than asking to kick. Will he kick more? You can follow the action right here, at NBCSports.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodWearsAGrayHoodie Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 PTF mocked it, but it was a smart move by Lewis. I recall a Jets game last year in which the kicker got injured and Managini wasn't sure who he could use to kick extra points and kick offs. The Bengals back up kicker has had experince doing so in a pre-season game now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 PTF mocked it, but it was a smart move by Lewis. I recall a Jets game last year in which the kicker got injured and Managini wasn't sure who he could use to kick extra points and kick offs. The Bengals back up kicker has had experince doing so in a pre-season game now. Week 1 vs. Miami. I don't know why he didn't send out the punter to do an XP. We went for 2 and didn't convert and it was almost costly at the end of the game. By the way; child please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspegs Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Kiss the baby, Chad OchoCinco is going to the pro bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 This, along with watching New England, makes it worthwhile to watch this game when it "re-airs" at 11pm on NFL Network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybroome Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 As a Bengals fan I'm stunned that they let Chad attempt this. I think the HBO series Hard Knocks had a role in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Chad Johnson is a great talent why do people hate him? he's never been arrested before (unlike half his teammates) and has a very colorful personality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybroome Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 [quote name='Blackout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenseed3 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'm watching the game now. Cincy has a lot of talent at WR. I wonder if they want to trade for TJ. ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 So if you watched the first half you learned that the reason Ocho Cinco was kicking was because Shane Graham was being held out and the Bengals do not have another kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 That kind of stuff is cool for the fans, but if Chad blew out his groin on the kickoff and misses the season it's effectively the end of Marvin Lewis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSorDIE Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 good for ocho cinco. He often gets a bad rap but he aint out there drowning dogs or shooting himself. yeah he is a diva but when he is on his game he plays and keeps out of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gang_green03 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d81208f33/Pre-WK-2-Chad-Ochocinco-the-kicker Its funny that was actually pretty impressive, especially the the kickoff. Love this guy even though he's an idiot (Esteban Ocho Cinco... ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 That kind of stuff is cool for the fans, but if Chad blew out his groin on the kickoff and misses the season it's effectively the end of Marvin Lewis. Meh, he's a football player. Playing football. If you're that concerned about his health then he shouldn't be playing in the game at all. Kicking a ball isn't hard to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 What was amazing was how easy he made it look.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 [quote name='Blackout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSJets Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d81208f33/Pre-WK-2-Chad-Ochocinco-the-kicker Its funny that was actually pretty impressive, especially the the kickoff. Love this guy even though he's an idiot (Esteban Ocho Cinco... ). He kicked that KO as far as Nugent used to when he was here...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 So because an athlete has never been in the trouble with the law, it's ok for him to be an annoying, attention whoring douchebag? F^ck OchoCinco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Meh, he's a football player. Playing football. If you're that concerned about his health then he shouldn't be playing in the game at all. Kicking a ball isn't hard to do. Tooootally different muscle group, bro. Kicking a football for distance is alot like throwing a slider in baseball--if you don't practice it and prepare those tendons for that kind of stress on the joint, you can blow it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 So because an athlete has never been in the trouble with the law, it's ok for him to be an annoying, attention whoring douchebag? F^ck OchoCinco. He was doing it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillerPaul Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 That kind of stuff is cool for the fans, but if Chad blew out his groin on the kickoff and misses the season it's effectively the end of Marvin Lewis. Chad is a damn good player. But no way i'd want him on my team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Tooootally different muscle group, bro. Kicking a football for distance is alot like throwing a slider in baseball--if you don't practice it and prepare those tendons for that kind of stress on the joint, you can blow it out. He obviously had been practicing before getting the call last night. As inept as the Bengals are I highly doubt they would risk their best WRs health in a meaningless preseason game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Idiocracy aside, what he did last night was pretty impressive. Jet fans especially should know the value of someone else on the roster being able to do that considering what happened in Miami last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Meh, he's a football player. Playing football. If you're that concerned about his health then he shouldn't be playing in the game at all. Kicking a ball isn't hard to do. +1 Talk about a bunch of pussies. Wah! Wah! He's a football player, he'll get hurt kicking! Chad is a damn good player. But no way i'd want him on my team. You'd prefer Plaxico? Idiocracy aside, what he did last night was pretty impressive. Jet fans especially should know the value of someone else on the roster being able to do that considering what happened in Miami last season. Oh yeah. I'm far from a Mangini hater, but for a guy that was supposed to leave no stone unturned (practicing last second plays, bringing wrestlers to camp) it was a disgrace not knowing who else could kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Tooootally different muscle group, bro. Kicking a football for distance is alot like throwing a slider in baseball--if you don't practice it and prepare those tendons for that kind of stress on the joint, you can blow it out. Kicking a ball is what it is. If you practice it even a little then you can do it without any issues at all. There's not much technique involved, just hack the ****ing thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Kicking a ball is what it is. If you practice it even a little then you can do it without any issues at all. There's not much technique involved, just hack the ****ing thing. Rugby players don't have an issue running, tackling and kicking the ball all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Rugby players don't have an issue running, tackling and kicking the ball all day. I'm not gonna argue rugby with an Aussie, but rugby players come up practicing kicking. It's different for a career NFL WR to step on a field and try to kick off. All Im saying is, if Im a Bengals fan or the owner signing his check, the last thing Id want to see is my star wideout screwing around in a preseason game kicking off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villain_the_foe Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 As a Bengals fan I'm stunned that they let Chad attempt this. I think the HBO series Hard Knocks had a role in this. Thats exactly what I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 85 is like the 13 year old kid who runs with the 19 year olds funny to have around, but it gets annoying sometimes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 So because an athlete has never been in the trouble with the law, it's ok for him to be an annoying, attention whoring douchebag? F^ck OchoCinco. sorry baby we can still get married but i'm hanging a Chad Johnson/Ochocinco poster somewhere in our bedroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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StillerPaul Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 85 is like the 13 year old kid who runs with the 19 year olds funny to have around, but it gets annoying sometimes Yep. He's certainly not the reason the bungles lose annually. But he sure doesn't help when it comes to distractions etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 He was a soccer star in HS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 He was a soccer star in HS. not that it's hard to be a star in soccer in the US, all the good athletes are playing REAL sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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