The Ocho show might be headed to South Beach
Jason La Canfora reports that Chad Ochocinco will work out for the Miami Dolphins this week. The receiver was just cut by the Patriots after showing an inability to learn the playbook. Ochocinco attended Miami Beach High School and has ties to the area, so it makes sense that he wants to play there. What remains to be seen is how legitimately interested the Dolphins are in the 34 year old flamboyant receiver who had only 15 catches all of last season. He still appeared to have athleticism however, so he is at least worth a look.
The Dolphins have a very weak and inexperienced wide receiving core, so there is a place for Ocho to fit in with the team. If he shows enough in his workout, he conceivably could be a starting receiver for a team that seriously lacks palymakers. The Dolphins are also the team featured on Hard Knocks this season, and Ocho’s presence would surely liven up the show as he did back when he was on the Bengals. He likely will have to settle for a contract with barely any guarantees that is heavily incentive based, if he can even manage to get any offers. Where ever Ocho goes, he is sure to add some personality to the team, but not sure to add production.
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