The Ocho Show

With voluntary camp just around the corner, the usual question of “will Chad show up?” is on a lot of peoples minds, except Carson Palmer.  Carson seems to be very happy with the fact that Chris Henry will most likely fill in for Chad if he elects to forgo showing up once again this year.  Carson has always been on the side of Henry even through his legal troubles and sees tremendous potential in Henry’s receiving ability.  Stating, "He has a great attitude. I'm just really proud of the guy. I'm happy for him. He's at a good place in his life, a good place for his family. He's showed up to work here and he will all year long. There's not a doubt about that."

While Palmer may be happy that Ocho Cinco may be a no show, I for one think he should honor his word from last year and “be involved with everything.”  After missing the pre-season workouts and having by far his worst season as a Bengal, Chad had vowed to be involved and help out the team in order to make us better.  Yet as of today, people think it’s a case of Chad being Chad and he won’t partake in anything that isn’t mandatory.  I can only hope that whatever happens, whether it’s Chad or Henry or both at the voluntary workouts, that the receiving corps finally gets it together and dominates the way they truly can.

As for the other news in Bengaldom, it appears they will be showcased on HBO’s Hardknocks series.  While this will hopefully shine a light into the better and brighter side of many of the players, as well as hopefully depleting some of the bad boy image.  I see it as just another potential outlet for Chad to show off and take away quality time with his teammates.  Hopefully the players are on their best behavior and if anything the show will bring players closer resulting in better on the field chemistry as well.