News reports indicate that the Pats are trying to restructure the contract of Chad Ochocinco. He is taking a beating today in the media because so many think he was a waste of money.
By all accounts, Chad was a huge and expensive failure during the 2011 season. He had a base salary of $3 million, with a $4.5 million bonus. For all of this, the team got 15 receptions from him for 276 yards. There were 219 players in the league who caught more balls than him and 154 with more yardage. He only had six receptions in the last 10 games of the season.
It's very possible that he has lot his skills at the age of 34. He was such a talented and productive receiver throughout his career. His failure has been a hug mystery.
Apparently, Coach Belichick thinks enough of him to at least try and restructure his contract, rather than cutting him. If Chad wants to keep playing, he needs to give up some money. If some other team wants to give him a ton of money, good luck to them
I think they should sign him to the veteran minimum and maybe add some incentives. Otherwise, it's time to cut ties with him. I hope he stays for one more season.
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