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Chad Johnson on ESPN right now (1 Viewer)
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mr. furley
Footballguy
that was just ####ing bizarre. almost like CJ didn't really understand most of the questions or what Lewis' comments meant.
Mr. Peterson
Footballguy
"That's it?"
Not once, but TWICE he asked that.Kenny had no answer
jonessed
Footballguy
It's quite possible he didn't. CJ isn't exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer.that was just ####ing bizarre. almost like CJ didn't really understand most of the questions or what Lewis' comments meant.
Weiner Dog
Footballguy
Can somebody please summarize??
J-Rock
Footballguy
Seriously. Talk about the most useless thread I've ever seen. "that was great""that sucked""did you hear that"
That's the ####### point.Seriously. Talk about the most useless thread I've ever seen. "that was great""that sucked""did you hear that"
It is amazing this guy knows what plays to run.
Couch Potato
Footballguy
Don't leave us hanging, Chad.
Sorry.
Sorry.
Balance
Footballguy
It was awkward for the ESPN interviewer... not for Chad.
The guy was trying to stir up ####, Chad was either squashing it or simply acknowledging and letting it go.
ESPN guy: "coach says this about you, what do you think about that"
Chad: "ok"
ESPN guy: "what is your reaction to that"
Chad: "that is my reaction.... 'OK'"
ESPN guy:
Rinse repeat, each time ESPN guy trying to play up the drama, each time Chad answering simply and shortly.
ESPN wanted drama, Chad was there to make a very clear and concise point. He made his point, ESPN lost out on the drama.
The guy was trying to stir up ####, Chad was either squashing it or simply acknowledging and letting it go.
ESPN guy: "coach says this about you, what do you think about that"
Chad: "ok"
ESPN guy: "what is your reaction to that"
Chad: "that is my reaction.... 'OK'"
ESPN guy:
Rinse repeat, each time ESPN guy trying to play up the drama, each time Chad answering simply and shortly.
ESPN wanted drama, Chad was there to make a very clear and concise point. He made his point, ESPN lost out on the drama.
massraider
Footballguy
I think it was a bit encouraging for Bengals fans, relatively speaking. He was given every opportunity to say he was gonna sit out, and raise more heck, and he said he was gonna work as hard as ever.It was awkward for the ESPN interviewer... not for Chad.The guy was trying to stir up ####, Chad was either squashing it or simply acknowledging and letting it go. ESPN guy: "coach says this about you, what do you think about that"Chad: "ok"ESPN guy: "what is your reaction to that"Chad: "that is my reaction.... 'OK'"ESPN guy:Rinse repeat, each time ESPN guy trying to play up the drama, each time Chad answering simply and shortly.ESPN wanted drama, Chad was there to make a very clear and concise point. He made his point, ESPN lost out on the drama.
Chachi
Footballguy
It was awkward for the ESPN interviewer... not for Chad.The guy was trying to stir up ####, Chad was either squashing it or simply acknowledging and letting it go. ESPN guy: "coach says this about you, what do you think about that"Chad: "ok"ESPN guy: "what is your reaction to that"Chad: "that is my reaction.... 'OK'"ESPN guy:Rinse repeat, each time ESPN guy trying to play up the drama, each time Chad answering simply and shortly.ESPN wanted drama, Chad was there to make a very clear and concise point. He made his point, ESPN lost out on the drama.
Chad Johnson just OWNED that reporter on ESPN. What a joke ESPN has become. FYI, for anyone who cares, Chad did say he would show up for mandatory camps, the reporter said something stupid like what will you do then and 85 tells him he will embarrass anyone trying to cover him. The reporter is a Tool. CJ rocks! 
Chachi
Footballguy
No clue how that's the way you interpreted it, interesting that I listened a second time to see where you're coming from but still haven't a clue.that was just ####ing bizarre. almost like CJ didn't really understand most of the questions or what Lewis' comments meant.
Word!!!!
FFFanatic71
Footballguy
Who was the interviewer?
Mr. Peterson
Footballguy
Maybe it was a, "That's it? You don't want to ask me about Chris Henry getting arrested again? Don't you know that will make me even more valuable to the organization?"
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Brian Kenny, who is a smug tool.
comfortably numb
Footballguy
Interview coming up again on ESPN news in a few minutes
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
I think C. Johnson puts himself ahead of his team way to often and it is starting to get annoying. I love the way he plays football as well as his comic side and he is arguably one of the best WR's in today's game, but he needs to keep his mouth shut at this point. His problem is he is doing interviews knowing full well he is going to be asked riciculous questions. He needs to not do any interviews at this time as they will keep trying to add fuel to the fire. Right now he needs to work hard for the team who is paying him millions of dollars which he is under contract for and let his agent do the talking. Sure he wants to get traded and we all know that; Chad should lay low and just work on his conditioning and preparing himself for the up coming season.
it seems like chad is on tv doing an interview every night lately. And its all the same re-hashed garbage. I love Chad as a player, but i'm tired of seeing his face at this point and wish the Bengals would either trade him or Chad would just realize that they're not going to trade him and shut his mouth already. Like I said, love Chad the player but Chad the offseason PITA i have had about enough of in 2008.
Interseptopus
Footballguy
I love the
ESPN: So Coach Lewis said he could go back to being in yoru corner to take a bullet for you.
CJ: Why
ESPN: That's what the coach said, what do you say about that.
CJ: Why would he have to take a bullet for me, I don't have off the field problems. I'm not a player that comes with bullets. Oh so I celebrate, big deal. You know what you're getting from me.
and then...
ESPN: So are you going to report if nothing happens this offseason?
CJ: No
ESPN: Well what will you do?
CJ: I'm going to get ready for the season
ESPN: So when the season begins and they start mandatory minicamp, what will you do (I love how he had to spell it out for him!)
CJ: I'm going to show up and burn whoever tries to cover me
That was a hilarious interview. CJ is a tool, though he clearly isn't the sharpest tool in the box...
ESPN: So Coach Lewis said he could go back to being in yoru corner to take a bullet for you.
CJ: Why
ESPN: That's what the coach said, what do you say about that.
CJ: Why would he have to take a bullet for me, I don't have off the field problems. I'm not a player that comes with bullets. Oh so I celebrate, big deal. You know what you're getting from me.
and then...
ESPN: So are you going to report if nothing happens this offseason?
CJ: No
ESPN: Well what will you do?
CJ: I'm going to get ready for the season
ESPN: So when the season begins and they start mandatory minicamp, what will you do (I love how he had to spell it out for him!)
CJ: I'm going to show up and burn whoever tries to cover me
That was a hilarious interview. CJ is a tool, though he clearly isn't the sharpest tool in the box...
QuizGuy66
Footballguy
Chad said he's gonna be the next Reche Caldwell?-QG
Challenge Everything
Footballguy
Chad 10 - ESPN 0
SomeGuyNamedDavid
Footballguy
Wow, that was a terrible interview. ESPN just keeps getting worse.
BucFan40
Footballguy
Don't get me wrong, I'm just as fed up with ESPN as everyone else here, but this was mostly Chad messing this one up. He constantly contradicts himself in his answers. He was the same way when he was on the set at NFL Network. The media is trying to get him to commit to answers he's not willing to answer. He knows this, so why the heck is he still doing interviews and call ins.
I respect Chad's game but he's getting annoying real quick here. You're getting paid millions upon millions to play the game you love. You're under contract, live up to your contract and just deal with it.
I really start to question his intelligence now. Did you hear his answer on the economy when he was on NFL Network? "Just print more money" I loved that one.
I respect Chad's game but he's getting annoying real quick here. You're getting paid millions upon millions to play the game you love. You're under contract, live up to your contract and just deal with it.
I really start to question his intelligence now. Did you hear his answer on the economy when he was on NFL Network? "Just print more money" I loved that one.
Chachi
Footballguy
I am questioning your intelligence now that you didn't realized that was a joke.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
It's nothing but a diversionary tactic so people won't focus on the fact that he's the 2nd-best receiver on his own team.
Jedimaster21
Footballguy
"Stink" should try playing for the Bengals for a few years instead of a perennial Superbowl contender. It has to be hard putting in the work every year only to fail once again due to situations out of your control.
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massraider
Footballguy
A fair point. I don't see too many people round here pimping the Bengals and Marvin Lewis, but god forbid a player say the exact same thing.
so true. I absolutely love watching Chad play (even the celebrations) but I dunno WTF he's trying to do right now.That said, ESPN can SUCK IT. Gotta love anytime they look foolish (which is 95% of the time).
notdarkyet
Footballguy
He had plenty of that "fail" in his hands this past season. Running wrong routes. Dropping routine passes. Falling to the ground for fear of getting hit. Stepping out of bounds a couple yards short of a 1st down on 4th and 14 with the season on the line. Dropped a game winning TD in the endzone with no contact. If Chad wants to win, Chad can focus on Chad's screwups.Not that there isn't stuff out of his control, but there was plenty this year alone that he could have done that would have made the difference. So now a guy that was running wrong routes and not on the same page as his QB pretty much all season is sitting out spring camps when you could be getting some reps in? Yep, sounds like all he is worried about is winning.Jedimaster21 said:
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scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
You must be speaking of the past couple Fantasy Football years that TJ has had, otherwise I think you're way off. CJ stock without TJ is not effected, TJ without CJ is average in the NFL at best.Raider Nation said:
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Bankerguy
Footballguy
TJ is a slightly more talented Alvin Harper (ala Michael Irvin).I agree with you.You must be speaking of the past couple Fantasy Football years that TJ has had, otherwise I think you're way off. CJ stock without TJ is not effected, TJ without CJ is average in the NFL at best.Raider Nation said:
a_rackowski
Footballguy
Housh without CJ opposite him is just another guy.
twitch
Footballguy
He's just desperately trying to force his way out of Cinci right now, and he'll take an interview anytime, anywhere, with anyone on any show to do it. He's not only throwing that team under the bus, he's driving the bus up a volcano into a pit of hot molten lava. There are 3 weeks until the draft. And if he's going to be moved, it will more than likely come in the next 3 weeks. He knows this. He's emphasizing that he'll continue to be a hard-working player and a productive player. But he obviously has no respect for the head coach or organization at this stage, and he just wants out. And my best guess is that they'll buckle and find somewhere to move him. I understand there's a cap hit involved. But the 'hit' involved retaining a vocal player who doesnt want to be there would have greater overall team implications. Ive really wanted the Bengals to hold strong in this situation and not move him. At this point, I hope if they can find a way to get a #1 for him, they just go ahead and do it. He'll be a distraction all season long.Loopdog said:
Bankerguy
Footballguy
I think he'd be a great fit for San Diego.He's just desperately trying to force his way out of Cinci right now, and he'll take an interview anytime, anywhere, with anyone on any show to do it. He's not only throwing that team under the bus, he's driving the bus up a volcano into a pit of hot molten lava. There are 3 weeks until the draft. And if he's going to be moved, it will more than likely come in the next 3 weeks. He knows this. He's emphasizing that he'll continue to be a hard-working player and a productive player. But he obviously has no respect for the head coach or organization at this stage, and he just wants out. And my best guess is that they'll buckle and find somewhere to move him. I understand there's a cap hit involved. But the 'hit' involved retaining a vocal player who doesnt want to be there would have greater overall team implications. Ive really wanted the Bengals to hold strong in this situation and not move him. At this point, I hope if they can find a way to get a #1 for him, they just go ahead and do it. He'll be a distraction all season long.Loopdog said:
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twitch
Footballguy
I think you'd be right about that, and I think San Diego's position in the 1st round (27) would make it sensible to move that pick for 85. Make that call and get those wheels in motion. Its a win-win.I think he'd be a great fit for San Diego.He's just desperately trying to force his way out of Cinci right now, and he'll take an interview anytime, anywhere, with anyone on any show to do it. He's not only throwing that team under the bus, he's driving the bus up a volcano into a pit of hot molten lava. There are 3 weeks until the draft. And if he's going to be moved, it will more than likely come in the next 3 weeks. He knows this. He's emphasizing that he'll continue to be a hard-working player and a productive player. But he obviously has no respect for the head coach or organization at this stage, and he just wants out. And my best guess is that they'll buckle and find somewhere to move him. I understand there's a cap hit involved. But the 'hit' involved retaining a vocal player who doesnt want to be there would have greater overall team implications. Ive really wanted the Bengals to hold strong in this situation and not move him. At this point, I hope if they can find a way to get a #1 for him, they just go ahead and do it. He'll be a distraction all season long.Loopdog said:
TheFanatic
Footballguy
I heard part of this interview. The first question was asking for 85's reaction to Lewis saying, "We are prepared to move on without Chad if he is not at the minicamps." (I'm paraphrasing here). Chad said OK, interviewer asked for a clarification of his reaction and he said OK again.
But the second question. Something about the organization having Affection for Chad and Chad asked him to repeat the word Affection and he sorta laughed. Can someone elaborate more on what the question was and Chad's reaction?
But the second question. Something about the organization having Affection for Chad and Chad asked him to repeat the word Affection and he sorta laughed. Can someone elaborate more on what the question was and Chad's reaction?
Banger
Footballguy
Nah, they spent a 2nd for Chambers last year and a 1st for Davis in the draft last year. Returning this year they will have Floyd, VJax, Chambers, Davis and Osgood (ST's). It's more likely that SD deals down to pick up more draft picks since I don't think they pick until the 4th (after their 1st rounder).I think he'd be a great fit for San Diego.He's just desperately trying to force his way out of Cinci right now, and he'll take an interview anytime, anywhere, with anyone on any show to do it. He's not only throwing that team under the bus, he's driving the bus up a volcano into a pit of hot molten lava. There are 3 weeks until the draft. And if he's going to be moved, it will more than likely come in the next 3 weeks. He knows this. He's emphasizing that he'll continue to be a hard-working player and a productive player. But he obviously has no respect for the head coach or organization at this stage, and he just wants out. And my best guess is that they'll buckle and find somewhere to move him. I understand there's a cap hit involved. But the 'hit' involved retaining a vocal player who doesnt want to be there would have greater overall team implications. Ive really wanted the Bengals to hold strong in this situation and not move him. At this point, I hope if they can find a way to get a #1 for him, they just go ahead and do it. He'll be a distraction all season long.Loopdog said:
Wu-banger
Footballguy
How did Brian Kenny pass Broadcasting school with those interviewing skills , or lack there of.
i would be suprised if the ESPN producers did not rip him a new one after that.
He seemed unprepared and dropped the ball.
he had an entertaining/engaging athlete prepared to talk about whatever and whoever and Chad had to ask him twice... "Is that it "
Kenny could have taken the interview to so many places.....
....but just sat there with a dumb look on his face.
i would be suprised if the ESPN producers did not rip him a new one after that.
He seemed unprepared and dropped the ball.
he had an entertaining/engaging athlete prepared to talk about whatever and whoever and Chad had to ask him twice... "Is that it "
Kenny could have taken the interview to so many places.....
....but just sat there with a dumb look on his face.
Man in the yellow hat
Footballguy
It's funny that Chad Johnson is getting such backlash. Yes, he's outlandish. Yes, he's brash. Yes, he talks too much. But he isn't out assualting people, getting arrested for drugs, etc. I find him very amusing, and I think he knows what he's doing most of the time.
I think we need to redirect our anger here on those who are the real problem.
I think we need to redirect our anger here on those who are the real problem.
twitch
Footballguy
Johnson made it clear that he's no longer worried about anyone's perception of him, whether it be the organization, fans, media, whomever. He doesnt care if anyone has 'affection' for him right now or not. He's beyond that point. He's thinking about only himself and his personal happiness. He's no longer worried about making anyone other than himself. And I dont say this to suggest it as necessarily a negative thing. But he was just being pretty frank about how his current 'perception' or 'image' are just non-factors.
