Chad Ochocino was always an entertaining character in the NFL, and recently he revealed the perfect performance enhancer: half a pill of Viagra and Red Bull. Chad Ochocinco appeared on the Pat McAfee show to reiterate statements he had made two years earlier when he talked about taking Viagra before games. While there isn’t much scientific evidence to suggest that Viagra can actually improve performance for athletes, Ochocinco certainly claims he had a boost from it.
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Ochocinco had a long and fairly successful NFL career. He played for both the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots and put up good production with both teams too. From 2002 to 2007, Ochocinco was at the height of his powers, and he finished his career with six Pro Bowl selections and two First Team AP All-Pro Selections, as per Pro Football Reference. More than his production on the field though, Ochocinco was remembered for his entertaining personality.
Chad Ochocinco Discusses How Viagra and Red Bull Were Perfect For Him
The NFL is a rigorous sport, and it requires a lot from the physical body. Players train hard all year round for the gauntlet of a 17-game schedule.
17 games are far fewer than other leagues around the world, but given how physically demanding the NFL is, it makes sense that teams only play that many games.
Given the requirements of the sports, athletes often need to find ways to stay spruced up during games and perform to the best of their abilities. Of course, good training and practice regimens can get athletes there, but sometimes it takes a bit more.
Obviously, the NFL has banned steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, but Viagra and Red Bull are certainly not on the list. As a result, Chad Ochocinco made sure to find a way to use that to his advantage.
Ochocinco was talking with Pat McAfee, and he discussed that the perfect balance was only half a pill of Viagra and some Red Bull. An entire pill would be too much, but with half a pill, it was perfect. Ochocinco explained how Viagra increased blood flow, causing him to be that much more explosive and less tired during games.
Ochocinco Had to Prove Himself in 2021 For His Viagra Decision
Believe it or not, this isn’t the first time Ochocinco has talked about taking Viagra. In 2021, he laid out the same claims, but some fans came after him for his decision. However, Ochocinco wasn’t going to budge. He claimed that Viagra made it feel like he could run 8 quarters without slowing down, per Yahoo.com.
Currently, there isn’t much scientific evidence to support Ochocinco’s claims. However, if it worked for the former WR, that’s all that matters.
