Ochocinco booted an extra point in Thursday preseason game against Patriots

On Thursday night’s preseason game the Cincinnati Bengals playing against the New England Patriots, fans wearing tom brady jersey had to enviously watch Bengals fans cheering for Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco kicking an extra point.

“The most interesting footballer in the world” thus added another wrinkle to his colorful career as all-time leader in catches, yards receiving and name changing. Ochocinco booted an extra point late in the first half and led the Bengals to a 7-6 win over the Patriots. He also kicked off to start the second half. He really did well in the job which was supposed to be done by Shayne Graham, who was held out as a precaution because of a groin injury. Graham was watching the game in his bengals jersey on Thursday night.

Ochocinco, whose former name was Chad Johnson, never kicked in preseason or regular-season games, but used to kick in practices. He managed to kick the extra point after J.T. O’Sullivan had the only 24-yard touchdown pass to Chris Henry.

Bengals WR Ochocinco back to team

The Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco joined his teammates at Tuesday's OTA session. A big surprise. I thought he would spend all of his offseason time in box club on training.

"They were running me in there at times and working me through," The Ocho said to reporters. "Everybody looked good to me."

Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said that he would not arrange too much work for Ochocinco until he becomes in shape and acclimated to new parts of the offense. Ochocinco said he would spend a few days to learn the playbook. He also had a conversation with QB Carson Palmer for the first time.

Ochocinco's current attitude is totally different form last year. He had been looking for a new contract through a trade. But at the moment, he seemed to focus more on the coming season and establishing good relation with his teammates.