When the Patriots brought in Chad Ochocinco last offseason, expectations were high. However, Ochocinco was as disappointing as can be, catching 15 passes for 276 yards and a touchdown, struggling to get on the field, and being the butt of many, many jokes. He didn’t know a lot of the playbook and took a paycut down to 1 million dollars this offseason in order to compete for a roster spot.

It doesn’t sound like Ochocinco, 34, is doing much better so far, at least early in OTAs. He was reportedly yelled at on several occasions by coaches and had to be told by Deion Branch where to line up. The Patriots brought in seemingly a million receivers this offseason and Ochocinco right now is squarely behind Wes Welker, Brandon Lloyd, Jabar Gaffney, and Deion Branch on the depth chart.

If he can’t move up, the Patriots won’t hesitate to cut him in favor of cheaper, younger receivers who can contribute on special teams and even defense (Matt Slater, Julian Edelman). Right now, his chances to move up don’t look good. If cut, Ochocinco might not get another chance elsewhere at age 34. Perhaps he can join former teammate Terrell Owens in the Arena League.

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