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Ocho Cinco staying in Cincy

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In the last month, Chad Johnson has fought with his quarterback on the sideline. He was labeled "the Flavor Flav of the gridiron." And he has been the subject of trade rumors. But the often controversial Bengals receiver is going nowhere. Why would anyone trade arguably the best pass catcher in football? Coach Marvin Lewis said Johnson, and the Bengals, have grown from the recent controversies. Nine days ago, team veterans called a meeting and decided to take charge.

Chicago Tribune

Chad Johnson, AP Chad Johnson, AP
October 28, 2007  09:21 AM ET

Backlash, please use another platform for this...I love dogs but go get a van with a PA system and bother your neighbors with this. I forgot what I was going to say.

Ah yes, Ocho Cinco.

Why would anyone trade their best receiver? He doesn't have the stone hands that T.O. has had the last few years. I also don't think he has the rap sheet that his teammates and ex-teammates have. This guy has passion and talent.

October 28, 2007  09:46 AM ET

How about who has the most discusting slobber, best form taking a piss on a firehydrant or mailbox, best butt rug to get turd off of butt onto carpet drag.

October 28, 2007  10:02 AM ET

Noone but Miami trades their best receiver. Smart move Cincy.

Backlash: why don't you send your thread to PETA? Were busy here.

October 28, 2007  10:04 AM ET

Man he don't want to be Flavor Flav....but it's his life.

The only reason the press talks about him is when he scores a touchdown....he does what something different.

Well how about poppin a zit - next time.

Or, what about dumping in your pants and let it leak out for the entire game, Chad?

He is cancer. He would be a good fit in Jacksonville, becasue the playas would kick his arsse pretty much at the first sign of BS. We neeeds him on that line.

After his next TD I want to see him slap a monkey around and beat the hellll out of it.

October 28, 2007  10:19 AM ET

STOP WITH THE STUFF THAT DOESN"T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH MY SUNDAY MORNING SPORTS ROUTINE BACKLASH!

October 28, 2007  10:20 AM ET

Hmmm, 8 week old genitals must kinda look like a chew tow to begin with. I don't think you can fault a puppy for making that mistake. This could have all been avoided had they taken Adam Sandlers advice, "Put some pants on that kid"

October 28, 2007  10:23 AM ET

UHHHHHH....Ocho Cinco...yeah I remember,why get rid of your best weapon. He's out there having fun and not getting arrested and not failing drug tests.He's not a cancer YET. But I do believe his ego has the potential
once his skills begin to diminish and they start throwing to someone younger but as for now sign to a two year deal and wait.

October 28, 2007  11:13 AM ET

What happens in Memphis, stays in Memphis. Backlash.... better have a doctor look at your genitals.

October 28, 2007  11:14 AM ET

Cincy would be dumb to let him go. They need to keep their offense where it is to even have a chance of winning. How about investing some more in your defense Mr. Lewis?

October 28, 2007  11:34 AM ET

this just in: the story the rags fabricated, now retracted.

October 28, 2007  12:19 PM ET

Why???? ...because he is an idiot to the 85th level degree. That's why it makes sense to trade him. He is suppose to act like a grown man.... 'guess too much to ask!!!!

October 28, 2007  01:57 PM ET

I don't know about flava flav, but Ocho CInco has love for New York.

October 28, 2007  03:13 PM ET

He isn't even the best pass catcher on his team. I heard on ESPN (so it might not be completely right, but bear with me here) that TJ Houshmandzadeh has 5 catches for every 3 of Chad's. Chad Johnson, however, makes more out of those catches and celebrates them much more, so he gets the spotlight.

However, he is still one of the best WRs in the leaguee and to trade him for anything less than multiple first round picks would be stupid.

October 28, 2007  08:10 PM ET

"Grown from their controversies"??

Whatever they are doing or have done, they should stop. They are 2-5.
He looked a kid in the principal's office when Keyshawn grilled him. He talked in circles and circles and looked pathetic.
Can't say I've ever been a fan of the guy with all the celebrations and the terrible SI story on him. He's a "me first" guy.

They do end up keeping him or not, he wasn't ever why they won or lost. They won with Rudy running the ball and lose because their defense stinks.

October 29, 2007  12:32 AM ET

what is with the NFL receivers?

a bunch of grown men acting like teenage girls starved for attention

October 29, 2007  09:04 AM ET

Low
Grade
Moron

October 29, 2007  09:46 AM ET

LOL... If Chad leaves, then TJ will have to try to carry the load all by himself. They know better than that.

October 29, 2007  12:18 PM ET

WHAT??? Your Defense craps up the field every game...the pass rush has been kicking ****, you have a potent offense and YET you have a hell of a time putting opponents away......So it take.....Ocho Cinco possible trade rumors to just now get you to call a team meeting and take charge???

WTF?

October 30, 2007  08:23 PM ET

wut the hell some of u are upset that hes good and just isnt showing it, and even if he is tryin to get attention i say let him be he isnt actin like vick or even our danged henry. i say Cincy has made a good move again, first good move was to get him, second good move was to keep him who ever said 2-5 was horrible? look at the dolphins! we arent the worst in the league and we arent the best, we do have bad defense but that because of our wimpy linebackers gettin hurt all the time. we are good we are just not strong or not injured enough to beat the teams we play. THINK!

 
October 31, 2007  04:01 AM ET

NOBODY WANTS TO GIVE ANYTHING HIGHER THAN A THREE.... THAT DUDE NEEDS INSTRUCTIONS.... MR PHIL SCHEDULE IS ALREADY FULL UNTIL 2011 SO.... TOO MUCH BAGAGE OF THE WORST KIND... IDIOCY!!!! UNFORTUNATELY THERE IS NO CURE OR THERAPY!!! AND IS CONTAGIOUS!!!!! NO THANKS BUT NO THANKS... MY TEAM CAN USE HIM BUT I RATHER SEE MATT JONES DROPPING BALLS, REGGIE WILLIAMS FUMBLING AND ERNEST WILFORD DRAGING HIS FEET THAN MORON-CINCO IN A JAGUAR UNIFORM!!!!

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