Ochocinco Needs a New Name (Poll)

Thursday was a big day for New England Patriots fans, who watched with excitement as their team acquired Albert Haynesworth from the Washington Redskins and Chad Ochocinco from the Cincinnati Bengals.

In 2008, Ochocinco, who entered the NFL as Chad Johnson, legally changed his name to the Spanish translation of the number he has worn for both the Bengals and during his college career at Oregon State.

But here's the problem. Patriots Tight End Aaron Hernandez, who was a rookie stand out in the 2010 season, already wears the number 85 for the Pats - which means Ochocinco has a decision to make.

Here are a few possible outcomes:

1. Hernandez, entering into his second NFL season, could hand over the number 85 out of respect for Ochocinco's career numbers and as a way of saying "welcome to New England."

2. Ochocinco could change his number - and head back to court to legally change his last name to the literal Spanish translation.

3. Ochocinco could go back to his given name of Chad Johnson. It would be a good way of showing head coach Bill Belichick that he's here to play football and not to be an off-field distraction.

4. Ochocinco could forget the last name altogether, put all of his tweeting and off-the-field antics behind him and just focus on preparing for the 2011 season.

Marblehead Patch wants to know what you think Ochocinco should do.

Head over to our Facebook Page and let us know what you think. We've created a Facebook poll question, but you can add your own options - think you have a funny nickname for Ochocinco? Let us know!