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We all know the story by now. Chad Johnson isn't happy in Cincinnati. Despite this, the Bengals still don't want to trade the star wide receiver...

Dear Chad Johnson, Please Play Arena Football

by Alex Kennedy (Columnist)

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March 26, 2008


We all know the story by now.

Chad Johnson isn't happy in Cincinnati. Despite this, the Bengals still don't want to trade the star wide receiver. Johnson has skipped some voluntary workouts and continues to voice his displeasure with the club in the media.

But Ocho Cinco's comments regarding his future have gotten very interesting.

When asked on ESPN about scoring his 50th career touchdown next season, he responded, "I don't know, man. I don't know what I'm going to do. Whatever it is and where ever I am, it's going to be something fun. You know what? I might be playing Arena ball. That's the route I might have to go."

Chad Johnson playing Arena Football?

While he is probably kidding, how awesome would that be?

He's already virtually unstoppable in the NFL; can you imagine him matching up against AFL cornerbacks? It was remarkable to see Randy Moss break the single season record by grabbing 23 touchdown receptions last season, but how many cornerbacks would be receiving Pepto Bismol in the mail if Johnson joined the AFL? 

Not to mention the fact that in Arena Football, most players start on both sides of the ball. We've seen many of Johnson's personas (Ocho Cinco, 7-Eleven, etc.) but I would love to see him covering guys and delivering some big hits (into the walls, another plus in Arena Football) as a cornerback.

Also, can you imagine all of the touchdown celebrations the guy could now do?

He'd have walls all around him and a large field goal net as his props. Plus, the AFL, unlike the NFL, would most likely allow his dances and celebrations since they realize it's entertainment and because well, they're desperate for fans and would love to increase their ratings.

I mean, the guy would be bringing in tons of fans and giving the league more media coverage than ever, so I doubt they'd have a problem with him whipping out signs and Irish dancing.

If Johnson signs with an Arena Football team, you might as well change the name of the league to 'Sold-Out Arena' Football.

Those people in the ESPN commercials who don't believe that football is still on television would be scurrying around looking for their remote so that they could tune in and watch Johnson scorch opposing defenses.

Cincinnati, please don't trade Johnson, and, whatever you do, don't try to mend any broken bridges.

If everything works out perfectly, then maybe, just maybe, we can see him playing Arena Football next season. Sure, it's fun watching him every Sunday, but let's mix things up for a season or two.

Oh, and while you're at it, Cincinnati, keep pissing off T.J. Houshmandzadeh, too.

Mr. Johnson needs another talented receiver to help spread that 50-yard field.

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  1. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    LOL. You are one ill-informed writer. 1) Johnson will never play arena football, because he doesn't have a sideline to step out of bounds on before a big hit, 2) he couldn't handle the little press he would get from playing in arena football. The NFL would just move on without him. PS..He is still under contract with Cincinnati which means he can't play for another team in the NFL, Canada or Arena football.

    Also, I would love to hear how Cincinnati is pissing off TJ Houshmandzadeh. I have heard nothing but good things regarding Housh and Cincinnati. If you are talking about him not coming to voluntary workouts, he didn't attend last year either, because he has his own thing he does back in California to prepare. It worked out last year with a record setting 112 catches and a great season, so he decided that was going to be his routine, Cincinnati has no problems with it. So seriously, where do you come up with your load of crap?

    Also, if you are going to be a writer (which I do not claim to be), you may want to at least look up how to spell your subjects name. T.J. Houshmanzada? Funny stuff. What a waste of my time.

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    • Joe Willett about 1 year ago

      he said it was probably a joke when chad said this. the whole article is about the large amount of press he would get (which i agree that he would). and he said that cincinnati should START to piss off houshmandzadeh

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    • Joe Willett about 1 year ago

      btw, funny article

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  2. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    I'm sure Cincinnati would LOVE it if Chad stepped on an Arena football field. It would be a breech of contract, so Cincinnati would be off the hook for his cap hit, but they would still retain the rights to him, so they could trade him for draft picks. Maybe he should do everyone a favor and do it... I mean, unless his whole rant IS about money afterall and he doesn't want to give up his signing bonus.

    Houshmanzada? Really?!?

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  3. Alex Kennedy about 1 year ago

    First of all, this article is wasn't supposed to be taken seriously.

    Second, read the following link: http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story?id=09000d5d8074e609&template=with-video&confirm=true

    T.J. is unhappy. Maybe you should do your own research before you start criticizing others.

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  4. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Love it! This articlwe isn't supposed to be taken seriously, but it's written by a goy who's dubbed (by whom is unknown) an analyst...

    Chad laying some big hits...

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  5. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Just read the link he provided, at no time in the article does it say Housh is unhappy. It is loosely drawing the picture stating this is his last season under contract, and that he's skipping the voluntary workouts...

    Please re-read your own link.

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  6. Lamar foster about 1 year ago

    Since when is T.J. unhappy? lets just say if he was, he would not entertain the idea of playing arena football over playing in the NFL. I don't think TJ would act like a stuborn little brat like Chad is. This so called artical is a joke.

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  7. Alex Kennedy about 1 year ago

    Haha, I'm never attempting a humorous article again. :D

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    • jeremy turner about 1 year ago

      these other guys are retarded I think. I loved this article because i was thinking about all the awesome cleebrations ocho cinco would be doing and how I would actually watch arena football if he was in the league. I think these other idiots just have no imagination and are those losers that do everything "by the book". Who posts under anonymous?

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  8. Alex Kennedy about 1 year ago

    Thanks for the comment Jeremy. :)

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  9. Devlan Sheahan about 1 year ago

    Jeeze some ppl have their heads way to far up their own @sses. I liked the article man, I thought it was funny, and part of what made it funny were the truths layered within the article. I agree with you that Chad would get quite a bit of media coverage for the switch, and man it WOULD be a blast to see him light it up. I know I would watch more games than I do now, plus a lot of people would jump at the opportunity to watch Chad play at a cheap price.

    It's a shame that people didn't take the article more humorously, I thought it was very funny and I enjoyed reading it very much.

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  10. Alex Kennedy about 1 year ago

    Chris Henry can join Chad as well! :D

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  11. Clay Noble about 1 year ago

    Do you know what would be awesome? If Pac-Man Jones also played on the same team they could SCRIPP each others plays lol

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  12. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Everyone in cinncinati is unhappy they suck why be happy the bengals have the biggest waste of offensive talent in the nfl a team with Carson Palmer,Chad Johnson,T.J. Houshmandzadeh,Chris Henry,and Rudi Johnson and yet they still cant win they are a bad team with an awful defense poor players with poor character and a bad coach need I say more!

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  13. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    Carson Palmer,Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmanzdaeh should all demand to be traded or demand a new coach,Marvin Lewis is clearly not getting it done defensive guru my ass the benagals defense couldnt stop a high school team with Michael Jackson at quarterback. It is sad to see all the offensive talent that is just wasting away on this team no wonder Chad wants out.

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  14. Anonymous about 1 year ago

    LOL I can see it now Michael Jackson too Bubbles all day long against the Bengals D-FENSE LOL now that would be dang funny I dont care who ya are.

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  15. Alex Kennedy about 1 year ago

    I think Chad Johnson should file retirement papers to the league and then go play for the AFL similar to what Ricky Williams did when he retired (except he went to the CFL).

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  1. Rod Smart about 1 year ago

    I just want to point out that Chad Johnson has never styled himself "7-Eleven".

    Thats Freddie Mitchell, because "I'm always open".

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