Ocho Cinco - "I can beat Phelps"

**hobbsfan27** · 08-15-2008, 09:31 AM

I would like to see a real race on like ESPN that would be awesome.

**cyclonenum1** · 08-15-2008, 09:59 AM

His schtick is certainly working for him...and he is laughing all the way to the bank. Just take a look at all the endorsement deals this guy has relative to a much more accomplished receiver in Marvin Harrison (I chose him for comparison because they play in similar markets and in the same region of the country).

**Knownothing** · 08-15-2008, 10:08 AM

It would be dumb if he said he could beat Tyson Gay. That would seem real. However he is talking about Phelps and so it's funny. He talked about how he was teh swimming champ in his area which is funny.

I like the guy. He entertains me. What's wrong with someone who entertains.

**ajk4st8** · 08-15-2008, 10:14 AM

Ocho Cinco is awesome! Racing Phelps would be amazing to watch. Someone really needs to set this up!

**cyclonemaniac7** · 08-15-2008, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by jtdoyle1

Lighten up people he is obviously just joking around. Did you watch the interview? Sometimes sarcasm doesn't come through as well in print.

In that same interview he was talking trash about carson palmer and saying how he could beat him up. He was just saying that because carson was sitting right by him just out of view of the camera and then carson came in and put chad in a choke hold. Now someone can write an article about how chad threatened carson and carson assaulted him. What is being said has been taken way out of context.

You're right, sarcasm doesn't come out well in print. I did not see the interview, so I had no idea his attitude and tone.

**flander1649** · 08-15-2008, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by jtdoyle1

Lighten up people he is obviously just joking around. Did you watch the interview? Sometimes sarcasm doesn't come through as well in print.

In that same interview he was talking trash about carson palmer and saying how he could beat him up. He was just saying that because carson was sitting right by him just out of view of the camera and then carson came in and put chad in a choke hold. Now someone can write an article about how chad threatened carson and carson assaulted him. What is being said has been taken way out of context.

Thank you someone got it. He was joking around the whole time having fun with it. the interview was hilarious.

**tube1** · 08-15-2008, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by Clonefan94

I'm not going to say I like his talk. He is definitely an attention whore, but as long as it his mouth getting attention and not criminal behavior, who really cares?

And since he is a Bengal, I'm sure they are very happy that this attention is NOT for criminal behavior!

**throwittoblythe** · 08-15-2008, 10:34 AM

I know he's kidding when he says that stuff, but it's just getting old. Everytime he does an interview you know he's going to say something outrageous, so the gimmick is wearing off for me.

His touchdown celebrations on the other hand, now THAT was entertainment. I'm sure he offended a lot of the traditional football fans by "disgracing the game," but it was very entertaining for me. Too bad the NFL put an end to it.

**ISUFan22** · 08-15-2008, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by throwittoblythe

I know he's kidding when he says that stuff, but it's just getting old. Everytime he does an interview you know he's going to say something outrageous, so the gimmick is wearing off for me.

+1

**jtdoyle1** · 08-15-2008, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by throwittoblythe

I know he's kidding when he says that stuff, but it's just getting old. Everytime he does an interview you know he's going to say something outrageous, so the gimmick is wearing off for me.

His touchdown celebrations on the other hand, now THAT was entertainment. I'm sure he offended a lot of the traditional football fans by "disgracing the game," but it was very entertaining for me. Too bad the NFL put an end to it.

It's possible that not every time he does an interview he says something outrageous. these are just the things that are highly publicized and played up in the media.

I've learned that you can't believe much on tv or what you read about people. Things are always creatively edited and taken out of context to make things more interesting. That is why I don't really care for reality tv; there is very little of it that is reality. People are perceived in the manner in which the media wants you to see things.

Your perception of a person from media, good or bad may, be completely opposite from what you may think if you met them in real life.

**Brentwood** · 08-15-2008, 10:53 AM

I love Ocho Cinco, I hope he continues acting the way he does.

**Clonefan94** · 08-15-2008, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by tube1

And since he is a Bengal, I'm sure they are very happy that this attention is NOT for criminal behavior!

Yeah, that's pretty much what I meant by that.

**San Francisco Cy** · 08-15-2008, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by throwittoblythe

I agree. At first it was funny, now it's like he's just doing things to get attention.

Wait! A top NFL receiver trying to get attention?? I can't believe it! I won't believe it!

**cmoneyr** · 08-15-2008, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by throwittoblythe

I know he's kidding when he says that stuff, but it's just getting old. Everytime he does an interview you know he's going to say something outrageous, so the gimmick is wearing off for me.

His touchdown celebrations on the other hand, now THAT was entertainment. I'm sure he offended a lot of the traditional football fans by "disgracing the game," but it was very entertaining for me. Too bad the NFL put an end to it.

You're tired of his interview gimmicks and yet you love his endzone celebrations? Hmmm.

**redrage** · 08-15-2008, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by cycloneryan

My least favorite player in the NFL. Not to mention he is so over-rated. He has had one great year and everything else has been average.

I personally like Chad and his antics, it keeps football interesting. It also looks like he had more than one good year also.

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