NFL Wide Receivers: What To Look For In 2009

Cincinnati wide receiver Chad Ochocinco recently predicted a playoff berth for the Bengals in 2009. Is this another case of Ochocinco biting off more than he can chew, or are the Bengals legitimate contenders? Hey, there’s nothing wrong with Ochocinco predicting the playoffs for the Bengals. Only Ochocinco’s name is stupid; he himself is not. It’s late June, the perfect time to toss out brash predictions about making the playoffs, despite playing in a division represented by both 2008 AFC Championship combatants. It creates fan interest and a general buzz around the league. Besides, by the time late September and Cincy’s 1-3 start rolls around, everyone will have forgotten Ochocinco’s prediction. Anyway, you can’t trust a convicted sex offender who changes his name; why should you trust a NFL wide receiver who does the same? With that being said, let’s take a look around the NFL and check what’s in store in 2009 for other big time wideouts. ... (link)