halfback20 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Bengals wide receiver Chad Ocho Cinco is learning first-hand how seriously the NFL takes its ability to license players and their names. Before he can wear a jersey with his new surname emblazoned on the back, he first must buy every "C. Johnson" jersey for sale nationwide. And there are thousands of "C. Johnson" replica jerseys available, with a production cost of about $48 apiece. "When a player requests a name change or a number change, the player is responsible for that unsold inventory," NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said. Ochocinco (one word) became the receiver's legal surname Aug. 28. But he is called Chad Ocho Cinco (two words) on the team's official roster. LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPat02 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 So Michael Jordan had to buy all MJ 23 jerseys when he went to 45? I don't buy it. I think they're yanking him around and trying to stop him from wearing the new name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98NCCalum Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 So Michael Jordan had to buy all MJ 23 jerseys when he went to 45? I don't buy it. I think they're yanking him around and trying to stop him from wearing the new name. Maybe it's not an NBA rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfback20 Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 So Michael Jordan had to buy all MJ 23 jerseys when he went to 45? I don't buy it. I think they're yanking him around and trying to stop him from wearing the new name. Different leagues...different rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEERFAN Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 It's part of the contract the NFL has with Reebok, I don't know how MJ's was handled but he did actually leave the game and come back, Chad isn't doing that. I know that Rivers had to buy 11K worth of his jerseys before the league would allow him to change. Chad on the other hand has hundreds of jerseys at Koch's alone, I'm sure it won't be a small expense for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00Rocket28 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 :lol::lol::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickymitts Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Good...moron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil shil Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I don't understand why Reebok is not moving forward with the Ochocinco jersey. Once released they would far outsell any other jersey on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil shil Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Maybe it's not an NBA rule. Well I don't know about the NBA. But I do know they are currently using Adidas jerseys. They could've been using Adidas jerseys when Mike was playing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet16 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I don't understand why Reebok is not moving forward with the Ochocinco jersey. Once released they would far outsell any other jersey on the market. I really don't think there are that many fans of Chad JOHNSON or OCHOCINCO out there to become the #1 selling jersey. I think most have grown old of his antics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gametime Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I don't understand why Reebok is not moving forward with the Ochocinco jersey. Once released they would far outsell any other jersey on the market. Because the old jerseys would not sell at all, and Reebok would have to eat the cost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyCAT Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 The new jerseys will sale and sale! Mark that down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJAlltheWay24 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 So, what's the estimated cost for Ol' Chad? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scribe Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I figured after Sunday, he's be named Chad Uno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet16 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 The new jerseys will sale and sale! Mark that down! I think most are tired of his antics and they will not be a top seller. They will sell but not a top seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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