Former NFL WR Chad Johnson appears at Bucs practice with Madden staff

Ocho was in the house Friday — which Bucs player do you think should be rated higher in Madden?

One of the NFL’s most notable wide receivers was at Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice, and he came with quite a few people in tow.

Former NFL wideout Chad Johnson (also known as Chad Ochocinco, of course) appeared at Bucs practice on Friday with a crew of Madden NFL ratings adjusters. That appeared to be his primary business there, but he also spoke to Tampa Bay’s wide receivers corps at the end of practice.

The move could possibly come after Baker Mayfield’s rating in Madden went up two after his performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It now sits at a 79 overall, with changes to his overall accuracy, throws under pressure and medium-range throws.

The Bucs will have a chance to increase Mayfield’s rating even further — and take some advice from Ochocinco to heart — when they face off against the New Orleans Saints at 1 p.m. EST on New Year’s Eve Sunday.

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