Chad Ochocinco Reports to Paul Brown Stadium

Chad Ochocinco reported to Paul Brown Stadium yesterday in a surprise move. Last week, he reemerged into the media spotlight on the NFL Network and in a particularly interesting interview with Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com.

In the article, Ochocinco explains his need for Cincinnati to be behind him this season.

"I need the fans to embrace me. I know people are mad at me. I read the message boards, but I've apologized 85 times," Ochocinco said. "If they can embrace me, I can spread my wings and be myself. When they're mad at me, I don't know if I can be myself. I'm an emotional guy. I want them to know that I love them and I want to win."

Later on, he explains his relationship with Carson Palmer using a strange analogy.

"I know people are trying to say we're mad at each other and all that, but we're good," Ochocinco said. "We're like Brokeback Mountain. I'm going to be with Carson so much in July that I'm going to be the nanny (for his new twins)."

It's hardly the movie I would use to describe a relationship with another man in one of the most historically conservative cities in the Midwest, but funny nonetheless.

After making these comments on Monday, Ochocinco showed up for a physical at Paul Brown Stadium on Tuesday and participated in some of the organized team activities.

It's refreshing to see Chad do a 180 on his approach to this season compared to last. This reversal comes after grinding the patience of his fans down to a pile of sand last season, and it's becoming increasingly evident that Chad has some personality issues.

So, rather than signing him off as a crazy person, I am going to treat him like one of my insane ex-girlfriends and just deal with the craziness because I don't feel like I can do any better. So keep the crazy on full-blast, Chad, because as long as you produce when and where it counts, I won't dump you. We are like Brokeback.