Chad Ochocinco Is Primed To Be a Raider: Name Is Now Chad Johnson

January 26, 2011   ·   Ezra Ruiz   ·   Jump to comments

Just a quick thing here, Raider Nation.
Chad Johnson just changed his last name from Ochocinco to Johnson. Rumors are swirling that Chad will be a Raider in 2011. I named the pros and cons in an article yesterday—check it out if you haven't already.
Anyways, I think this pretty much confirms my suspicions that Johnson will be a Raider. The main obstacle was that first-round pick Darrius Heyward-Bey is No. 85 and maybe Ochocinco (formerly) wouldn't be so willing to change his last name.
Johnson has tweeted his congrats to Hue Jackson, Oakland Raiders head coach. He also said he'd play for Jackson, whatever team he coached for.
It's plausible Chad and Hue have had conversations recently in terms of getting him here to the Bay.
My thoughts on the possible move?
It's risky, but the Raiders need a veteran to teach DHB and others a thing or two. A talented group of receivers that included Heyward-Bey, Johnson, Schilens, Ford and Murphy would definitely giv...

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