Chad "Esteban" Ocho Cinco handles Bengals' kicking duties
by Fooch on Aug 21, 2009 11:00 AM PDT
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Today is the relative calm before the storm of tomorrow's 49ers-Raiders preseason tilt. The morning Shaun Hill vs. Alex Smith post has been relatively tame so far but always has the chance of blowing up into a full scale war among the camps. So, I thought we'd roll out something a little more fun and entertaining for part of the day...
The Bengals played the Patriots last night and it turns out that Shayne Graham was unavailable for the game after his groin got sore (can't think of a better way to say that) during pre-game warmups. Early in the second quarter the Bengals went for it on 4th down deep in Patriots territory. However, late in the second quarter, after a Chris Henry touchdown, the Bengals sent out Chad Ocho Cinco to kick the extra point. Punter Kevin Huber handled the ensuing kickoff, but Ocho Cinco was out again handling the kickoff duties to start the second half. Apparently Ocho Cinco is a long time soccer fan who kicked in high school and does occasionally in Bengals practice. Oh and apparently for his kicking prowess he refers to himself as Esteban.
99 times out of 100, a preseason game provides little entertainment. This was that one time and praise all for YouTube.
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I hear about this
so I immediately turned on NFL network and lo and behold it was showing this game and it only took about 5 minutes for 85 to come on and kick and it was amazing.
I might be the only one left who still likes Chad Ochocinco but I really appreciate his true enjoyment of the game and he literally almost never fails to make me smile when I watch him. A lot of people say he’s a whinner but he was a true team player who, early in his career would simply sleep at the team facility every night in lieu of going home to study film and remain around the game. I admit he’s gotten a little more selfish over the last 2 years or so but I think I’d be frustrated with the Bungles organization as well.
Just my 2 cents
by foosball4949 on Aug 21, 2009 11:10 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Ocho Cinco
I’m still a fan. He’s had his whining moments but it seems like he’s come back around to staying with the Bengals. He certainly has his antics, but he doesn’t have nearly the drama of a TO or someone else like that. Obviously a lot of NFL players enjoy the game, but few show it like Esteban.
by Fooch on Aug 21, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that legally his name is actually Ochocinco, not Ocho Cinco.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Aug 21, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does this mean...
…. he could tout himself as a “Pro Bowl Kicker” in addition to being a “Pro Bowl WR”?
by sfgfan on Aug 21, 2009 11:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol don't give him any ideas
and in his 4th season, VD broke through the wall, Niners fan rejoiced and all was well in the kingdom. Singletary 3:42
by 49erLou on Aug 21, 2009 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, I saw this on NFL live last night
We were all drunk as hell and couldn’t tell if it really happened.
Replay confirms: Ochocinco has a boot!
My pessimism goes to the point of suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists.
by shlecko on Aug 21, 2009 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Damn
Just have him do the kicking and save a roster spot!
by daveofferson on Aug 21, 2009 12:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That looks pretty good and down the middle; the backup kicker however won’t be too happy about that since he just lost his job.
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Aug 21, 2009 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You get fantasy points for his field goals, right?
by bignerd on Aug 21, 2009 12:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I
like this dude. He’s not a bad guy (at least as far we know). and he has personality. Too many robots in the NFL these days. Part of the NFL used to be the characters – Icky Woods (until R.Lott knocked the Icky out of him), Billy ‘white shoes’ Johnson, The Fun Bunch, etc.
by save10 on Aug 21, 2009 12:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh
and I like how has the finger up before the kickoff like a regular kicker….sweet
by save10 on Aug 21, 2009 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
“he’ll be hard to live with now”
great line.
ps it’s my birthday, celebrate me!
Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis
by wjackalope on Aug 21, 2009 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The kickoff was better than the extra point. He boomed it deep...
haha that’s what she said.
"Bar None!" - William Floyd
by maveric_87 on Aug 21, 2009 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good
At least im getting my moneys worth out of at least 1 Player. Id love to see Frank Gore take it in for a TD, then come back in a few plays later to tackle some mofos
NINERS 4 LIFE
by LADubbz45 on Aug 21, 2009 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This
Is the kind of stuff the NFL needs from time to time, after endless Vick/Stallworth and Favre retirement stuff.
by DesertFox on Aug 21, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I still think Ocho Cinco is a top 5 WR.
People tend to realize that even though he’s a nutcase, he’s mind-bogglingly talented.
"Part, fools!
Put up your swords. You know not what you do."
by Fearless Frog on Aug 21, 2009 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's just showing off
Do it in a real game, Ocho Stinco:
In a game against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 10, 2004, a pregame injury to Dolphins kicker Olindo Mare pressed Wes Welker into service as Miami’s kicker. He converted both of his kicking opportunities (a field goal and an extra point) to become the first player in NFL history to record a punt return, a kickoff return, a field goal, an extra point and a kickoff in the same game. Welker earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his efforts.
Crabtree is clutch
by 10forTech on Aug 22, 2009 8:28 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What do you want him to do? Injure his kicker?
by DesertFox on Aug 22, 2009 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Bengal’s kicker was injured during the regular season, do you really think Ocho Stinco would do the kicking duties? Gimme a break…
It’s obvious he’s showboating.
Crabtree is clutch
by 10forTech on Aug 22, 2009 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
showboating...
Well Graham is the only kicker on their roster and the punter is normally the holder. In high school OchoCinco was apparently his team’s kicker and he had gotten in some kicking practice this summer. I wouldn’t exactly call it showboating.
by Fooch on Aug 22, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course, Chad Ochocinco isn't known for his showboating...
Crabtree is clutch
by 10forTech on Aug 22, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never said that.
He’s had his moments, but I think it’s just something people can enjoy in an otherwise boring preseason game.
by Fooch on Aug 22, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't say that it wasn't.
He’s a known Diva. Maybe he wasn’t ‘exactly’ showboating this time, but his chances of kicking field goals or extra points during the regular season are slim and none.
So, yeah, in my opinion, he was showboating.
Crabtree is clutch
by 10forTech on Aug 22, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Using one of your starters as full time special teams player…not a good idea.
Crabtree is clutch
by 10forTech on Aug 22, 2009 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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