Former Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Chad Ochocinco is amongst the best players that have ever played for the Bengals. He along with former Bengals star quarterback Boomer Esiason will receive a special honor from the team this NFL season.
Ochocinco ranks atop of Bengals record books in a large majority of career stats, including catches, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, targets, and games played.
Chad @ochocinco ranks among #Bengals history:
1st in catches (751)
1st in REC yards (10,783)
1st in REC TDs (66)
1st in targets (1340)
Most games played by a Bengals WR (151)Welcome home, Chad. 🧡🖤 pic.twitter.com/In3qaq82VU
— Bengalscentre (@benga1scentre) July 20, 2023
He is also adored by Bengals fans, and they will certainly be happy to hear that both he and Esiason will be inducted to the team’s Ring of Honor on September 25th during halftime of the Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The #Bengals will induct Chad Ochocinco and Boomer Esiason into their Ring of Honor during a Monday Night Football halftime ceremony on September 25th, when they face the Rams. pic.twitter.com/LuTI5epf1N
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) July 20, 2023
Fans clearly took notice of this news and believe that it is a long overdue honor for both former players.
The reason why I'ma a Bengal fan. The touchdown celebrations and trash talk can't be duplicated #Respect85 https://t.co/0u52hiXY98
— Jay Dincher (@DincherJason) July 20, 2023
Oh I gotta be there out of respect. 85 is my favorite ever https://t.co/LvA7rOSAns
— D. KNIGHT 💎 (@dknightisreal) July 20, 2023
How was Boomer not already there? https://t.co/es9PeUfAsc
— Jason Pickering (@PickJason) July 20, 2023
@ochocinco one of the best! The route running and feet movement was top tier. https://t.co/KsFnNDsasx
— Cody Bane (@banetrain2) July 20, 2023
Much deserved GOAT!! @ochocinco https://t.co/0WFPHkXaNr
— Josh Taylor (@JoshTaylorFB) July 20, 2023
Congrats @ochocinco 💯 https://t.co/dqJ2FKJ7E4
— Nate Washington (@nwash85) July 20, 2023
Johnson took to social media to express his gratitude to the organization after this decision was made.
“Truly an honor because I’m still here to smell the flowers,” tweeted Ochocinco.
https://twitter.com/ochocinco/status/1682034872569958403
The Bengals have had a number of excellent receivers over the years including A.J. Green, Tee Higgins, and Ja’Marr Chase. There is certainly an argument that Chase could potentially take over Ochocinco’s position as likely the best receiver in franchise history.
However, until he proves it for a sustained period like Ochocinco did, he will hold onto that title in the hearts of most Bengals fans. And he will now have a spot in Bengals history forever in their Ring of Honor.
About Reice Shipley
Reice Shipley is a staff writer for Comeback Media that graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Sports Media. He previously worked at Barrett Sports Media and is a fan of all things Syracuse sports.