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The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco, despite several off-field ventures this offseason that included his own reality show and an appearance on Dancing With the Stars, has still has kept up his training regiment. "I do the boxing drills that help relate to football. It's all the same, the movements are the same," Ochocinco said. "The sparring and stuff allows me to have more of an edge from constantly being hit. The footwork coincides also. It all goes hand in hand. It's all going to work one once training camp starts." While Ochocinco did get his sixth trip to the Pro Bowl last season with 72 receptions for 1,047 yards and nine touchdowns, he still has a chip on his shoulder. It's about proving that he deserves to stay in the discussion as one of the best receivers in the NFL. "It's now playing at a higher level becomes a lot more difficult when the teams are focused on that individual. When I'm able to overcome those obstacles I'll be able to be successful," Ochocinco said. "The look of our team has changed so the numbers are going to change. We're not a pass happy offense like we once were. The numbers were earned even more. I had to work harder."
Analysis: Even though the Bengals focused more on the run in 2009 with Cedric Benson and also added talent in the receiving corps this offseason with Antonio Bryant and rookies Jermaine Gresham and Jordan Shipley, we still value Ochocinco as an elite Fantasy talent. He should be considered a solid No. 2 Fantasy WR, and he's worth drafting about Round 5 in all leagues.
