now the Bengals need to trade him to a team that already had a wide-out with the number 85
You know, he will require as part of the deal. Even if/when it costs him millions. That will be UP FRONT in the negotiations.
Agent: Thanks for the call. Ocho is interested, but first things first....
GM: Yes... and that is?
Agent: Is number 85 available and contractually his?
GM: Well, we've got Joey Bagadonuts who's a special teams guy, and great kid who's been with us 3 years now.
Agent: So are you saying you don't want Cha.... umm, Ocho?
GM: I know about the name change, and everything, but was he serious? We are talking about $20M guaranteed with performance bonus for a 31 yr old WR.
Agent: Hold please.
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Dead phone tone.