I was listening to 98.5 The Sports Hub's Mike Felger and Tony Massarotti when I heard them break the news, or should I say Dave the Intern break the news, over Twitter, that Chad Ochocinco(notes) was coming to New England. This was well before a reliable source confirmed the trade but that's all irrelevant now because the fact is Chad Ochocinco is playing home in Gillette Stadium this season.
This is great news and I couldn't be happier with the move. Let's get real here Ochocinco is a dynamic player and as long as he realizes he won't be top man on the totem pole, he'll be a great fit in New England.
Sharing receptions shouldn't be much of a problem for Ochocinco either as he did it with Terrell Owens(notes) last season and even though it was one of his lower performing seasons he still managed to go 14 games for 831 yards and 4 TDs. With Tom Brady(notes) as quarterback I have to assume Ochocinco's receptions will be just that more productive too.
The Patriots passing game is just that much better with Ochocinco. Brady adds another player to his long list of wide receivers, tight ends, and set of running backs he can look to this season. I think the Patriots will certainly be a threat to any secondary including the New York Jets.
Chad Ochocinco and Bill Belichick
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