One of my favorite movies from my teenage years was always "The Girl Next Door" and delivering the title of this post was none other than Timothy Olyphant when referencing the risks and pain associated with the decisions the lead actor was making (his name irrelevant). A few years ago we gave up similar assets for Randy Moss which led to the unfortunate 18-1 season and several years of amazing football in New England. Now, on this day, we celebrate another pair of wonder deals that have led us to the acquisition of Ochocinco and Albert Haynesworth.
Chad Johnson, as he was formerly known, was the class clown of the NFL. One of my favorite seasons I can remember was highlighted by his series of new and original ways to celebrate touchdowns, and in some occasions get fined. Loud, obnoxious, and always hilarious, Chad Ochocinco has pissed off his fair share of opposing fans and defensive coordinators. Now with a truly elite quarterback (Carson Palmer was never truly "elite") we could be looking at the second coming of that magical season that brought us within minutes of a super bowl ring just a few years ago. Adding a valid vertical threat to an offense that is dangerous regardless of the situation (see the year of Matt Cassel). Personally I though Burress was the logical redemption project for Belichick and Company, but this is way better than that ever would have been.
The first acquired and the second most significant of the day, Albert Haynesworth, is going to wish he had Shannahan barking at him if he fails to be in shape. He won't have to play a true 3-4 and he will have an actual opportunity to compete for a championship. To say the Redskins were title contenders would be to say that Lebron had the best performance in this year's finals, not true at all. I probably would have had a hard time getting motivated too if I were playing in DC.
All in all, the Patriots yet again are going to prove that the right people can handle players no one else could. If we can avoid any major injuries to the core players, this season will surely be one to remember.
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