Current Bengals players jump on the Ocho bashfest - New England Patriots Forums

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 09-16-2011, 12:48 AM

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Sure there was T.O. there last year as well,but the timing of these revelations makes me think it's solely directed at #85

You know I am not crazy about Ocho one bit,but you really got to feel sorry for the thumping going on in early September on him.

Jared · 09-16-2011, 02:44 AM

Link says article is no longer available.

supafly · 09-16-2011, 04:07 AM

We can all assume that 85 will have an increased role this week.

I am expecting either a TD catch (at least a target), or a mid-high level shot downfield.

On top of that, I do think that he'll be looked at several more times, and be in on some more reps.

Haley · 09-16-2011, 07:43 AM

Looks like that article was pulled off the site.

Anyway, regardless of what it said I am sure Chad can handle it. There is no one more used to having personal things discussed in public than good old 85.

***bresna*** · 09-16-2011, 07:57 AM

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It does imply that Ocho and/or TO had problems with the playbook. The telling quote from Benson, "You had some challenges out on the edges you had to deal with. You don't have those anymore. Guys line up and generally know what they need to do and what the task is on each play." He seems to imply that the guys on the "edges" (WRs?) didn't know what they were supposed to do.

Sicilian · 09-16-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bresna

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It does imply that Ocho and/or TO had problems with the playbook. The telling quote from Benson, "You had some challenges out on the edges you had to deal with. You don't have those anymore. Guys line up and generally know what they need to do and what the task is on each play." He seems to imply that the guys on the "edges" (WRs?) didn't know what they were supposed to do.

That could mean TE's and T's too. All depends on which "edge" he's referring to.

Timbo717 · 09-16-2011, 08:15 AM

Without reading the article I can only surmise (word usage?) that the problems he had were two different issues.

The Patriots playbooks are apparently complicated. The Bengals playbooks (before) apparently sucked. I imagine Jay Gruden will help to make it better. Maybe.

***SanAngeloState*** · 09-16-2011, 08:18 AM

did we give up anything for this guy?

Remember that guy who said he was a "no go" and we shouldn't get him? How he was called a stinker and a bum? Yeah, that was me.

Still hope I'm wrong.

NEP4Life · 09-16-2011, 08:25 AM

I expect Ocho to eventually "get it".

However, I believe he is effectively the highest paid Pats' receiver, which comes as a complete shock. I doubt he will ever contribute to this offense like Branch, never mind Welker.

Observer · 09-16-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SanAngeloState

did we give up anything for this guy?

Remember that guy who said he was a "no go" and we shouldn't get him? How he was called a stinker and a bum? Yeah, that was me.

Still hope I'm wrong.

Heads I win tails you lose? Seems to be all the rage these days...