After watching SportsCenter talking about Chad Johnson once again, I thought to myself, "Is it just me or is the five-time Pro Bowler becoming another version of T.O.?"
The answer: Yes.
While boasting great stats across the board, he is suddenly realizing that he is in a situation where he has a slim-to-none chance of winning the big game and getting the ring desired by all NFL players.
While his stats have improved, the Bengals’ record somehow seems to be decreasing each and every season since the playoff year a few years back.
Chad knows that now is his time, and he is one of the game’s premier wide receivers. He can say almost anything he wants and people will still love him.
Doesn't this seem like deja vu? I mean, wasn't it Terrell Owens that pulled the same stunt twice, first as a 49er, then as an Eagle?
I mean, he DID get into the playoffs and get to the Super Bowl only to lose to the Patriots by a field goal as an Eagle. But, as the year went on, Terrell Owens' feelings became more and more evident, and finally was suspended by the team and later cut.
Owens had stats that couldn't be argued with, and so does Johnson.
While both players, in my mind, are the greatest reasons to watch a touchdown celebration, they also want to win a championship in the NFL.
You know that Chad Johnson will not stay silent about this. "Chad is watching out for Chad" and you know what? I don't blame him.
I'm not saying that the Bengals are a bad team; I'm just saying this will not work out and sooner or later, Chad Johnson will be wearing a different uni.
Even if the Bengals hate him, Ocho Cinco will be Ocho Cinco, and he will end up like Terrell "Get Your Popcorn Ready" Owens. Which, if you look at it, hasn't been a bad thing, has it?
As I quote Drew Rosenhaus, "Next question"
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
I feel for Chad Johnson there offense is top notch but man the bungles defense couldnt stop a freakin high school team its sad to watch all that offensive talent the bengals have Carson,Chad,T.J.,Rudi,even Chris Henry who is talented as hell despite the off field issues being held back by the bengals porus defense i really thought Marvin Lewis could fix the defense but im beginig to think the benagls would be better off replacing Lewis and trying to woo a guy like Bill Cower out of retirment
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Michael Hon about 1 year ago
I agree with you, but I doubt Bill Cowher will come out of retirement to coach a rival team to the mighty Steelers that he won a Super Bowl with
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
And has T.O. gotten the ring??? Has any of the high profile "look-at-me" receivers gotten the ring??? Randy Moss....oooh so close. I used to like Chad and his antics. There getting very tiring now. I think I prefer the "shut-up-and-play" types. Chad, quit crying about what the media says. Be Chad and play football. Be a man and play it with the team you signed a contract with.
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Michael Hon about 1 year ago
I agree, I mean look at Torry Holt the "shut-up-and-play" type as you describe. I never he will win a ring, I said he wants to win a ring
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
Who doesn't want to win the ring? Everyone does! So why do these wide receivers feel like they have to be different and get special treatment and demand trades to teams where they feel have a bigger chance? I'm saying it doesn't work out that way. The grass is always greener as the saying goes. If you want to win a Super Bowl, instead of trying to worm your way out of a contract you signed, be a leader on the team your with and be a catalyst for your situation. I'd appreciate a little proactivity rather reactivity from these players. And there are a lot of players out there who have that kind of maturity. I hate to see potentially great players fall into the pitfall of the fame and fortune of the NFL. I know Chad likes to play, and I know he's a hard worker. But he has to come face to face with the team concept. That's what football is all about.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
i agree, i used to love chad and his mouth(a little), then he became more worried about himself and not the team. it's like he would rather celebrate and get a penalty or fine, than win the game. i say they trade him and get the media out of cincinnatti
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
Chad Johnson acts like the NFL's Minstrel -- Steppin' Catchit, based upon Hollywood's Steppin' Fetchit -- the Minstrel made famous by actor Lincoln Perry [see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stepin_Fetchit ].
Football is a team sport. It takes more than one guy, especially one receiver, to win enough games to gain a berth to the playoffs and then to win all playoff games.
Winning football teams get built upon players and coaches. Players who follow what their coaches teach them and coaches who have the right beliefs both about leading young men to better themselves while trusting their teammates and about how to design teams based upon physical and mental skills of players.
Chad Johnson has played only as well as he has trained himself. Almost all of his success comes from the offensive line, the QBs (Palmer and Kitna when there) and circumstance of down and distance.
Not only should fans of the Bengals not want this guy on their team, but also no fans of any other NFL teams should want this guy, not until he drops his selfishness and his Minstrel Act.
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TJ Zwarych about 1 year ago
Chad Johnson is amazing, and i mean, who doesnt want a ring? Chad is gonna get traded to the chargers and there gonna win it all
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Michael Hon about 1 year ago
haha, that would be a sick combo w/ chad, LT, rivers, and gates
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m p about 1 year ago
i am disappointed in chad. what ever happened to TEAM PLAYERS???? football might be your professional job, but does that negate the sense of TEAM and character? i am ashamed to have a chad johnson jersey and to have backed him up for so many years. please get your act together chad.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
i am disappointed in chad. what ever happened to TEAM PLAYERS???? football might be your professional job, but does that negate the sense of TEAM and character? i am ashamed to have a chad johnson jersey and to have backed him up for so many years. please get your act together chad.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
whether or not chad leaves, the medias not going anywhere. the bengals have too many off field issues
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
Chad Johnson acts like the NFL's Minstrel -- Steppin' Catchit, based upon Hollywood's Steppin' Fetchit -- the Minstrel made famous by actor Lincoln Perry [see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stepin_Fetchit ].
Football is a team sport. It takes more than one guy, especially one receiver, to win enough games to gain a berth to the playoffs and then to win all playoff games.
Winning football teams get built upon players and coaches. Players who follow what their coaches teach them and coaches who have the right beliefs both about leading young men to better themselves while trusting their teammates and about how to design teams based upon physical and mental skills of players.
Chad Johnson has played only as well as he has trained himself. Almost all of his success comes from the offensive line, the QBs (Palmer and Kitna when there) and circumstance of down and distance.
Not only should fans of the Bengals not want this guy on their team, but also no fans of any other NFL teams should want this guy, not until he drops his selfishness and his Minstrel Act.
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
Ok I have to comment on this first of all you people knocking T.O and Chad Johnson are clearly stupid or something have you seen there stats? Who cares if they are cocky,arrogant,brash or selfish give me production like that and ill take you on my team anyday,second why should Chad Johnson NOT be frustrated Marvin Lewis promised he would "fix" the defense so that the bengals could compete has he fixed anything? No he has not the defense still sucks Lewis is still a bad coach and Chad,Carson and company are still trapped on an underperforming team full of misfits and hoodlums.Also all you T.O haters out there why dont you look and see how well your precious Eagles and "golden boy" Donovan McNabb are dooing since T.O left town news flas they havent done crap since T.O. damn near led them to a superbowl title against the Pats on a broke leg while your boy Donovan was sick puking his guts out cause he couldnt handle the big stage so shut up knocking T.O. and Chad or any other "cocky" "selfish" player that can back up what it is they say off the field or on it!
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Anonymous about 1 year ago
By the way why are eagle fans so damn stupid? You actually think your team is better off without Terrell Owens sheesh what a crock your team hasnt done shit since he left and your qb you supposedly love so much Donovan Mcnabb is about to be shipped out in favor of Kevin Kolb lol Kevin Kolb for christ sakes T.O is much better off in Dallas I dont see Philly doing anything anytime soon exp when there coach could be gone at anytime cause he cant keep his own kids out of jail.
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