CANTON, Ohio — With Emmitt Smith and Jerry Rice in the house one night after going into the hall, an offensive show seemed in order.

Neither the Dallas Cowboys nor the Cincinnati Bengals got the message Sunday.

The NFL offensive icons who entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday couldn't have been comfortable with the action at Fawcett Stadium on Sunday night, when Dallas beat Cincinnati 16-7 to open the preseason.

Another instant memory: Chad Ochocinco's footwear.

The Bengals receiver wore gold shoes for his few plays. Was that a tribute to Smith, Rice and the other members of the Class of 2010?

"That's exactly what it was, how did you know?" he said. "That's exactly why I did it."

Nobody could be impressed by the slew of penalties, 16 overall, 12 by Cincinnati for 90 yards. Then again, it was the preseason opener.