Two first round picks not enough for Chad Johnson

by JasonB on Apr 22, 2008 11:20 AM EDT in Events Comment 15 comments

Today in Chad Johnson news...

Cincy seem to have really dug their heels in on this Chad Johnson situation. It seems that he either plays for them or no one. ESPN is reporting that both the Cowboys and Eagles were told he will not be traded, but eye opener is the reported offer the Redskins made.

How serious are the Cincinnati Bengals about not giving in to Chad Johnson's trade demands?

Serious enough to swat away an offer from the Washington Redskins that could have netted the Bengals two first round draft picks, team and league sources said.

The Redskins offered this year's first round pick, No. 21 overall, and a conditional third rounder in 2009 that could escalate to a first rounder if Johnson and the Redskins hit certain performance levels, the sources said.

The Bengals have not only rejected the Redskins, but two other NFC East suitors -- the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles -- have been informed that there has been no change in the team's position that Johnson will not be traded.

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ha!

Too slow Jason... too slow... :-)

by foos05 on Apr 22, 2008 11:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

has no ont cought on to this

this report mentions the eagles, redskins and cowboys all going after chad. this kind of gives strength to the rumor that the eagles redskins and cowboys are in the bidding war for williams

by NickPampani on Apr 22, 2008 12:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good point

If they're all in for Johnson... why not?

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by JasonB on Apr 22, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess that is it

There is no way I would even trade 1 fist round pick for Johnson. He is barely worth a 3rd if Moss was worth a 4th round pick. He has way too much risk to dedicate 2 #1 picks. I would trade that for Rice in his prime. (Well, maybe Rice) I hope he rots in Cincy. I can't wait to see the media circus in Cincy camp. It would be sweet if he shows up to camp in army fatigues w/ headphones on. Maybe he could do sit-ups on his front lawn. Do I see an impending interview with the imfamous Drew Rosenhause. "No comment".

Dallas Sucks

by yophillybro on Apr 22, 2008 1:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bengals are taking crazy pills

Seems like they're cutting off the nose to spite the face here. In a year, they'll be forced to cut Johnson, after which they'll receive NOTHING for him.

Get quality players/picks for him now. He doesn't want to play in Cincy, so they have nothing to gain and plenty to lose by not trading him.

by rhy on Apr 22, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

this is

this is typical cicny. this is the reason why they have been for a long time the worst franchise in football.

by NickPampani on Apr 22, 2008 1:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No Way

Sad: if they're not giving up Chad for this much, then there's no way we're going to get him.

by ajay on Apr 22, 2008 1:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Actually

I look at this a different way. I'm kind of happy Cincy is taking this stand and sticking to it. It's getting pretty pathetic anymore. Any time a player isn't happy with their contract or where they're playing they bitch and moan and cry to anyone that will listen... and then... refuse to participate... Awww, say it aint so, say it aint so. (See Urlacher, Brian.) Seriously, this is bullshit. It's about time teams stop giving into this nonsense and say, "You told us how you feel, we don't agree, shut the hell up, put your gear on and play ball." They liked their contract plenty when they signed it. All these guys are out for those long-term contracts, then two or three years in they don't like it so much. So... sign a two or three year contract and quit bitchin'. There's plenty of players out there that renegotiate successfully, or really perform well and the organization decides to give them more money. Something tells me they and their agents are handling similar situations much differently than Chad, T.O., Urlacher, Rosendouche, etc. do; and guess what... they end up getting more money, they're happy and the organization feels good too. Everyone wins...

Guess what I'm trying to say is, if you don't like your contract, make your feelings know... PRIVATELY!!! and accept the team's decision and go play your ass off... I'm sure that action will say alot more about you and your character than popping up everywhere like a bad case of crabs with a box of tissues crying to any asshat with a video camera or microphone.

Sorry for the rant.

by foos05 on Apr 22, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You are missing the boat on this one

Chad hasn't complained about his contract and doesn't want more money. He wants to go to a team that is dedicated to winning. I believe the quote is "I want to play where I have the chance to win a playoff game and get to the superbowl" or something like that.

I love how people can bash him for trying to get off a team that is clearly not trying to win a championship. I sometimes wonder if you guys ever played sports growing up, I am an extremly competitive person and if I was in a situation where my team wasn't doing anything to get better I would do everything I could to get away.

I wish I could force you to work a job you hated with management you hated and see them make bad decisions and not try to grow and see how you handled it. I'm sure you would walk in and say hey I want out jsut wanted to make that clear now I'm going to go back to my desk and do my job to the best of my ability never complain to anyone and continue to be productive even though this is not a situation conducive to that. Don't worry I won't cause a scene even though you refuse to let me move on to a situation that will be better for us both I will just sit here and take it like a man while continuing to work my ass off for you.

HAHAHA this is a joke.

by Whodie126 on Apr 22, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry

I should have stated it more clearly... I used the money as an example... insert "whatever reason Player X has for causing a media shitstorm" for the word money. Seriously... I can understand he wants out but the way players bitch and moan publically anymore, cause a big scene, and then basically cross their arms and stop their feet and say "I'm not going to play with you guys anymore!!!" is bullshit. YOU SIGNED A CONTRACT... SUCK IT UP! if you don't want to have this possibility occur of you not agreeing with the team long term for whatever reason, they have a cure for that... short term contracts.

I'm all for players expressing how they feel about the organization... PRIVATELY! Don't air your dirty laundry. Tell the team how you feel, if they don't agree, sorry those are the breaks of life.

by foos05 on Apr 22, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's always about the money

-- "I don't want no money," Johnson said at first, but then he quickly switched gears and said, "Wait a minute, stop 85. It's always about the money. This is a business. You play this game for a reason, because it's about the money. We fill those stands for those owners because it's about the money. Coaches want to win because you get new deals because it's about the money. Players want to play at a very high level because you get money. ... Chad continues to play at a very high level, so he can get that money. But right now in this situation, I don't want any money from where I am. That's not what I asked for." --

He doesn't want more money from the Bengals. I understand why he doesn't want to play there anymore, but ultimately he still expects a new contract.

Everyone said it wasn't about the money with T.O., but one year later it was. The same exact thing will happen if the Eagles do this: they'll front-load his new deal to protect themselves, in year two he'll see he has a low base salary, then he'll complain he outplayed his contract. It's all sit-ups in his driveway after that.

No one can deny this guy is a talented receiver, but he's hot dog on the wrong side of 30 and the bar has been set at two firsts and a huge contract restructure to obtain his services. That doesn't sound like a good idea to me.

by Kulp on Apr 22, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Couln't Agrre with you more Whodie

Chad wants out of a bad situation. It’s been going on for years with that sorry Bengals
organization. He’s not a cancer. He’s not a whiner. I believe the player wants to win and
perform to his max. As for living up to his contract, as other suggest. That seems to be a one way street. Teams can cut a player whenever without responsibiliy for compension as defined in the
contract.

by egulman on Apr 23, 2008 6:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

subject

Chad Johnson is certainly not handling this like someone who just wants to play on a better team.

by yomjoseki on Apr 22, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

who wants that much trouble

I know the Eagles are desperate for a dominant WR, but do they want one that has the possibility of melting down a la T.O? Honestly, if you've seen the interview he gives on ESPN that happened a couple of weeks ago, that's all you need to see. Plain and simple Chad is an idiot who doesn't know what he wants, keep him away from the Eagles. Thank you Bengals.

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by eaglesbuffetstyle on Apr 22, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs