Fantasy owners are buzzing over the Cincinnati Bengals' signing of wide receiver Terrell Owens. While it is never surprising to see the Bengals look beyond a player's perceived off-field issues, this decision is particularly befuddling. Owens will be paired with Chad Ochocinco, possibly the only player in the league with a stronger desire for attention. In 2009, the pair combined for 1,876 yards, 13 touchdowns, and two reality TV shows. This has the ingredients for disaster.
The receiver formerly known as Chad Johnson clashes with Owens two seasons ago.
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From a fantasy perspective, the move isn't exactly major. The Bengals will remain a run-first team. They intend to give RB Cedric Benson around 20 touches per game, while mixing in the elusive Bernard Scott. Owens will step into the role originally filled by Antonio Bryant, who is recovering from knee surgery. TO's presence will force opposing defenses to decide which aging, overrated wideout they want to focus their attention on. Ochocinco will benefit from having Owens drawing coverage to the other side of the field and will likely remain QB Carson Palmer's first look in the redzone. Neither receiver should be relied upon as more than a low-end #2 receiver on your fantasy squad this year. The move is also a strong indicator that Cincinnati has little faith in Bryant's recovery. It's typically best to avoid #3 receivers coming off of knee surgery on teams that are inclined to run. Palmer gets a slight boost in the quarterback rankings, but he remains nothing more than a fantasy backup.
Do you have faith in either receiver? Does Carson Palmer have enough left in the tank to capitalize on the receiving corps upgrade? More importantly, how foes
Mrs. Palmer feel about the signing? Let your voice be heard in the comment section.
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