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Chad Ochocinco keeps in sync – and in tune – with his teammates 01.28.12 at 12:53 pm ET
By Mike Petraglia

Nick McDonald shows off his gift from Chad Ochocinco, a gift every Patriot received. (Nick McDonald, Twitter)

FOXBORO — Chad Ochocinco has battled through a long, arduous season.

He lost his father the week before the AFC championship, attending his funeral and returning too late to be active for the game.

He has sought out the advice and counseling of fellow diva receivers Randy Moss and Terrell Owens.

But say this for Ocho, he is still beloved by his teammates and he has returned that love with a symbol of something he holds near and dear to his heart – his music.

Every teammate received a pair of the Beats by Dre, courtesy of Ocho, a story first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, and confirmed by Patriots offensive lineman Nick McDonald, who tweeted his appreciation Saturday morning.

@NMcDonald65 tweeted: Thanks ocho.. You the man

Ochocinco bought the 70 headphones for each of his teammates to have during the team flight to Indianapolis on Sunday for Super Bowl XLVI.

Beats By Dre, created by legendary hip-hop producer Dr. Dre, start at $100 each. Ocho owns a pair of custom gold-plated “Beats” valued at $2,400.

Ochocinco signed a three-year, $11.5 million deal with the Patriots on July 29, after being acquired in a trade with Cincinnati. The deal included a $4.5 million signing bonus. Clearly, Ocho is enjoying his first successful playoff run after first-round exits with the Bengals in 2005 and 2009.

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  • Sportsbozo

    Yo Ocho what happened to the beats you were going to send me?

  • Kern

    A lot is said about the amount Ocho was paid this year, not enough is said about his generosity and charity. I’m proud he is a Patriot….I would LOVE to see more production from him, but Tom is loyal and more reps for Ocho means less reps for Branch…and Branch IS getting the job done, so keep Tommy happy. Hey it’s a three year deal, maybe after an off-season of McDaniels drawing up some new-look plays, the Patriots can make a run at getting back to the dance with Ocho getting some steps.

  • Steve

    I’m rooting for Ocho, he’s a good man and good athlete. Look at his career stats; they’re impressive. All year I said he was going to bust out; just wait. Guess I was wrong, but I met an old timer in a bakery today who said he’s going to bust out in the Super Bowl. I don’t think that will happen, but I guess I’m not the only one in his corner.

  • Anonymous

    I’m rooting for him too. BUT, I’m not so sure I want to see the ball going his way on any 3rd downs or important plays in the Super Bowl. I just don’t know. 

  • Johnpatriot

    Right, it won’t be the important plays. Not at first.  I think if he does play, Bill will put him in to get the Giants looking. But he will let him run decoy. Then, and this is where it gets good, I think we could see him on some crossing routes with peel off action or even a reverse if we can stretch out or beat the d-line and pass rush. Everyone loves the Giants pass rush but what if they are forced to chase the run? How long can these guys last combining that kind of ground game with the hurry up. They aren’t track stars.

  • Anonymous

    Ochocinco was my favorite player that did not wear a New England Patriots Uniform. He’s funny, personable, generous, entertaining, reachable, in tune with his fans, and just an overrall good guy. Yes he’s a bit of a clown. But if the Patriots are lucky enough to hoist Lombardi’s Trophy, he will be an NFL Champion, and he will likely have a new motivation: get back there. It’s a fact – once you taste it, you want more. Sixty Minutes to glory starting Sunday February 5th at 6:30pm.

  • shack

    only thing he has contribruted to the team all year!  what a waste of a roster spot

  • shack

    don”t understand the love fest here man has done zero to help this team.looks like a deer in the headlights all year.

  • Jtmchef

    Mark my words!
    Ocho will contribute to this team before all is said and done.
    I’m rooting for him!

  • mikepatriot

    You guys are insane. Who gives a flying f if the stinko is “a good guy”? Are you posters real fans? Do you know the game? This waste is using up a very valuable roster spot and collecting welfare. If stinko puts his superman cape on for the bowl and achieves something, i’ll submit to the dunking pool, otherwise, he’s a pos. Football is also a business, in case you haven’t figured out and Stinko does nothing to help the bottom line. Give me Deon Branch clones any old day; productive, hard worker, CLUTCH, cool, witty and a gentleman added to all that, BUT first and foremost, PRODUCTIVE and not learning disabled.

  • mikepatriot

    You’re a tycoon who just bought an nfl franchise. Whatcha gonna do? I know, most Stinko tweet followers would sign 85, Haynesworth and Adalius Thomas in a blockbuster package deal, hey they might even resurrect a retired Terry glenn, he’d be more productive than Chad even with a p#s poor attitude. They all belong in the same grouping for one reason or other. Oh, but i forgot, (85)he’s a non disruptive, good locker room guy who buys toys for his teammates and gets his tweet fans to write positive things about him.

  • mikepatriot

    OCho the Stinko’s the secret weapon. Get out your sombrero on the sidelines Stinko, like you use to wear in Cinci.

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