Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco continues to urge his organization to take a shot at Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens when he becomes a free agent on March 5—this time insisting he would take a pay cut to bring in the six-time Pro Bowler.
Even if the Bengals continue to show no signs of interest in signing the controversial wide receiver, reports have indicated Ochocinco insists he would take a pay cut to bring Owens along board for the 2010 season. Last season, Owens signed a one-year deal with the Bills worth $6.5 million—which means he will most likely be looking for another hefty contract.
Of course, the only question that remains is how serious Ochocinco’s comments should be taken. He has a history of running his mouth for fun and these so-called comments could be just another classic move by No. 85.
If Owens does happen to land in Cincinnati next season, the Bengals would immediately become one of the most dangerous offenses in football. With him and Ochocinco playing side-by-side, the passing game would improve after finishing 26th last season.
After a disappointing 2009 season in which he finished with just 55 catches for 829 yards and five touchdowns, the argument can be made that Owens would return to his dominant form with a quarterback like Carson Palmer throwing the ball. In his three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys before joining the Bills, Owens led all active wide receivers with 38 touchdowns.
It may be all talk at the moment, but the thought of Owens and Ochocinco playing together in Cincinnati next season will continue to be a popular topic during the offseason.
That is until Owens finally makes a decision on where he’ll play in 2010.
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