Chad Johnson (1 Viewer)

[North]

First things first, the guy is extremely talented.

Watching the post game team review all the 1pm games I had the pleasure of listening to Boomer rip Chad by saying aftyer his first TD "Now it's time to be an idiot" and "It's all about ME and not the team".

I agree that it was foolish for him to get a penatly for his celebration but for Boomer to say "It's all about Chad" and insinuate that he isan't a team player is false. All I've heard from the team and coaches is that throught all the losing that Chad has worked harder than most and that he hasn't complained at all about Housh getting all the TD's. Now he finally has a good day and all the haters want to come out and rip him.

Just don't think it's fair. I don't think it's a coincidence that the first week in about 9 that he goes off they play their best game as a team.

 

[tribecalledjeff]

First things first, the guy is extremely talented.Watching the post game team review all the 1pm games I had the pleasure of listening to Boomer rip Chad by saying aftyer his first TD "Now it's time to be an idiot" and "It's all about ME and not the team".I agree that it was foolish for him to get a penatly for his celebration but for Boomer to say "It's all about Chad" and insinuate that he isan't a team player is false. All I've heard from the team and coaches is that throught all the losing that Chad has worked harder than most and that he hasn't complained at all about Housh getting all the TD's. Now he finally has a good day and all the haters want to come out and rip him.Just don't think it's fair. I don't think it's a coincidence that the first week in about 9 that he goes off they play their best game as a team.

He is a great team player EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT HE COST HIS TEAM 15 YARDS AND 3 POINTS JUST SO HE COULD GET HIS TIME IN THE LIMELIGHT.I really like him usually. I agree that he is a great teammate and a hard worker, and usually I find his antics funny. But he knew that would cost his team 15 yards and he did it anyways. That's inexcusable.

 

[Max Power]

I like Chad, but I wish he would cut out the TD stuff. 15 yard Penalties is BS. I think having Henry back, Chad will have a great rest of the season. Hopefully the Bengals can make a wildcard run.

 

[thayman]

First things first, the guy is extremely talented.Watching the post game team review all the 1pm games I had the pleasure of listening to Boomer rip Chad by saying aftyer his first TD "Now it's time to be an idiot" and "It's all about ME and not the team".I agree that it was foolish for him to get a penatly for his celebration but for Boomer to say "It's all about Chad" and insinuate that he isan't a team player is false. All I've heard from the team and coaches is that throught all the losing that Chad has worked harder than most and that he hasn't complained at all about Housh getting all the TD's. Now he finally has a good day and all the haters want to come out and rip him.Just don't think it's fair. I don't think it's a coincidence that the first week in about 9 that he goes off they play their best game as a team.

He is a great team player EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT HE COST HIS TEAM 15 YARDS AND 3 POINTS JUST SO HE COULD GET HIS TIME IN THE LIMELIGHT.I really like him usually. I agree that he is a great teammate and a hard worker, and usually I find his antics funny. But he knew that would cost his team 15 yards and he did it anyways. That's inexcusable.

What was the score at the time he drew the penalty?

 

[tribecalledjeff]

First things first, the guy is extremely talented.Watching the post game team review all the 1pm games I had the pleasure of listening to Boomer rip Chad by saying aftyer his first TD "Now it's time to be an idiot" and "It's all about ME and not the team".I agree that it was foolish for him to get a penatly for his celebration but for Boomer to say "It's all about Chad" and insinuate that he isan't a team player is false. All I've heard from the team and coaches is that throught all the losing that Chad has worked harder than most and that he hasn't complained at all about Housh getting all the TD's. Now he finally has a good day and all the haters want to come out and rip him.Just don't think it's fair. I don't think it's a coincidence that the first week in about 9 that he goes off they play their best game as a team.

He is a great team player EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT HE COST HIS TEAM 15 YARDS AND 3 POINTS JUST SO HE COULD GET HIS TIME IN THE LIMELIGHT.I really like him usually. I agree that he is a great teammate and a hard worker, and usually I find his antics funny. But he knew that would cost his team 15 yards and he did it anyways. That's inexcusable.

What was the score at the time he drew the penalty?

14-3 I think. Just before half. It gave Tennesse 15 yards of field position with limited time on the clock and they drove down for a FG.

 

[thayman]

First things first, the guy is extremely talented.Watching the post game team review all the 1pm games I had the pleasure of listening to Boomer rip Chad by saying aftyer his first TD "Now it's time to be an idiot" and "It's all about ME and not the team".I agree that it was foolish for him to get a penatly for his celebration but for Boomer to say "It's all about Chad" and insinuate that he isan't a team player is false. All I've heard from the team and coaches is that throught all the losing that Chad has worked harder than most and that he hasn't complained at all about Housh getting all the TD's. Now he finally has a good day and all the haters want to come out and rip him.Just don't think it's fair. I don't think it's a coincidence that the first week in about 9 that he goes off they play their best game as a team.

He is a great team player EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT HE COST HIS TEAM 15 YARDS AND 3 POINTS JUST SO HE COULD GET HIS TIME IN THE LIMELIGHT.I really like him usually. I agree that he is a great teammate and a hard worker, and usually I find his antics funny. But he knew that would cost his team 15 yards and he did it anyways. That's inexcusable.

What was the score at the time he drew the penalty?

14-3 I think. Just before half. It gave Tennesse 15 yards of field position with limited time on the clock and they drove down for a FG.

A very stupid pentaly in that situation. That said I think, and have heard nothing else, to lead me to beilieve that Johnson is nothing but a great teammate.

 

[Da Guru]

First things first, the guy is extremely talented.Watching the post game team review all the 1pm games I had the pleasure of listening to Boomer rip Chad by saying aftyer his first TD "Now it's time to be an idiot" and "It's all about ME and not the team".I agree that it was foolish for him to get a penatly for his celebration but for Boomer to say "It's all about Chad" and insinuate that he isan't a team player is false. All I've heard from the team and coaches is that throught all the losing that Chad has worked harder than most and that he hasn't complained at all about Housh getting all the TD's. Now he finally has a good day and all the haters want to come out and rip him.Just don't think it's fair. I don't think it's a coincidence that the first week in about 9 that he goes off they play their best game as a team.

Take your 3 TDs from Chad and be quiet!

 

[Rovers]

First things first, the guy is extremely talented.Watching the post game team review all the 1pm games I had the pleasure of listening to Boomer rip Chad by saying aftyer his first TD "Now it's time to be an idiot" and "It's all about ME and not the team".I agree that it was foolish for him to get a penatly for his celebration but for Boomer to say "It's all about Chad" and insinuate that he isan't a team player is false. All I've heard from the team and coaches is that throught all the losing that Chad has worked harder than most and that he hasn't complained at all about Housh getting all the TD's. Now he finally has a good day and all the haters want to come out and rip him.Just don't think it's fair. I don't think it's a coincidence that the first week in about 9 that he goes off they play their best game as a team.

So, you like ocho stinko I take it? He IS an idiot. From his Hall of Fame stunt to this, it IS all about him. Does he celebrate like this when the TEAM scores? No, only when HE does. We need a gold tooth smiley just for lil ocho stinko.

 

[Judge Smails]

As an ocho cinco owner, I would really like to see him hand the ball back to the ref and jog back to the sideline. Enough is enough. Getting a penalty for celebrating is just stupid at this point.

Boomer is a big time Chad hater, so wouldn't put too much emphasis on it. Marvin Lewis was actually laughing and tapped CJ on the helmet.

The more import fact is that Chad was AWESOME on the field today. Not just the TD's - he caught every ball thrown his way including some very difficult sideline throws. No drops, and Palmer was looking his way often. He should have had 4 TD's, but Carson badly overthrew a 40+ yard bomb and it was knocked away at the last second.

 

[KoolKat]

First things first, the guy is extremely talented.Watching the post game team review all the 1pm games I had the pleasure of listening to Boomer rip Chad by saying aftyer his first TD "Now it's time to be an idiot" and "It's all about ME and not the team".I agree that it was foolish for him to get a penatly for his celebration but for Boomer to say "It's all about Chad" and insinuate that he isan't a team player is false. All I've heard from the team and coaches is that throught all the losing that Chad has worked harder than most and that he hasn't complained at all about Housh getting all the TD's. Now he finally has a good day and all the haters want to come out and rip him.Just don't think it's fair. I don't think it's a coincidence that the first week in about 9 that he goes off they play their best game as a team.

So, you like ocho stinko I take it? He IS an idiot. From his Hall of Fame stunt to this, it IS all about him. Does he celebrate like this when the TEAM scores? No, only when HE does. We need a gold tooth smiley just for lil ocho stinko.

So you are saying if he did a dance for every team TD you would be fine with it?I think it is rediculous that what he did was even a penalty. The NFL should let the players have fun. This is entertainment. You turn a blind eye to steroids for th sake of enetertainment, but TD celebrations are a no no? I do not understand this thought process. I understand that since he knew it would be a penalty it was a stupid move. I just think that it is a stupid rule. What did he do that was bad enough to warrant a penalty as bad as a late hit to QB's head? He did not taunt the other players. What is next, are they going to say no spiking the ball because that would be the use of a prop. I can understand people hating on the guy because he knew it would be a penalty, but just about all his other celebrations have all been in fun.

 

[Das Boot]

Chad is a me-first jerk.

This will become even more apparent as his career progresses, it's bound to cause big problems eventually.

The only thing greater than his talent is his attention craving ego.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

When you have 3 wins.......save the celebrations for another time. He doesn't seem to get that so he'll never be a favorite player of mine.

 

[weasel3515]

I don't think Ocho Cinco is in the same league of prima donnas as T.O. and Randy Moss. Those guys give up on plays (and their teams) and then lambast them when they don't get the ball enough. Chad works hard all game long. True, he had ONE outburst last season, but what player never gets mad?

Chad is an entertainer, pure and simple. He entertains us by catching the ball and scoring touchdowns. But he is being creative beyond any of the other players in a way that is NOT harmful (he's not calling for drive-by shootings or anything). I agree that excessive celebrations (like his) should get penalized, but I think that everybody getting angry with Chad helps turn the NFL into the "No Fun League".

 

[Britney Spears]

As an ocho cinco owner, I would really like to see him hand the ball back to the ref and jog back to the sideline. Enough is enough. Getting a penalty for celebrating is just stupid at this point.

I wouldn't. He plays much better when he's upbeat (and the celebrations are a big part of that). It seems the Bengals play better when he is having fun as well.

 

[Kirby]

Chad looked totally different yesterday. He was catching with his hands instead of his body and after the catch he was trying to run through defenders. Looked great.

 

[urbanhack]

When you have 3 wins.......save the celebrations for another time. He doesn't seem to get that so he'll never be a favorite player of mine.

Agreed.He also lied to us about celebrating. He said a few weeks ago that he was done with celebrations until the team got back to .500. I hope someone calls him out on it.

 

[North]

First things first, the guy is extremely talented.Watching the post game team review all the 1pm games I had the pleasure of listening to Boomer rip Chad by saying aftyer his first TD "Now it's time to be an idiot" and "It's all about ME and not the team".I agree that it was foolish for him to get a penatly for his celebration but for Boomer to say "It's all about Chad" and insinuate that he isan't a team player is false. All I've heard from the team and coaches is that throught all the losing that Chad has worked harder than most and that he hasn't complained at all about Housh getting all the TD's. Now he finally has a good day and all the haters want to come out and rip him.Just don't think it's fair. I don't think it's a coincidence that the first week in about 9 that he goes off they play their best game as a team.

So, you like ocho stinko I take it? He IS an idiot. From his Hall of Fame stunt to this, it IS all about him. Does he celebrate like this when the TEAM scores? No, only when HE does. We need a gold tooth smiley just for lil ocho stinko.

Absolutely NOT true. If you watch bengals games you will see more often than not, when Housch scores the first person there to congratulate him is usually Chad.I do like Chad and his antics (they're pretty funny), I don't like when his celebrations cost the team. There is a differemce between players like Chad, Owens and Moss. Until their recent situations Owens and Moss were team Killers when things weren't going their way. In Philly Owens tore the team apart because things weren't going his way. Moss drove himself out of Oakland because he didn't like the way things were going there. He didn't give his best effort because the team wasn't good. As much as some of you hate Chad, none of this can be said about him. Yeah he celebrates, but he doesn't talk smack about the team, his teammates or his QB when the team is losing or he isn't getting all the TD's. He doesn't give half efforts when the team is losing. In fact Marvin Lewis has gone on record as saying Chad has probably the greatest work ethic of anyone on the team.

 

[Power Monster]

Hey North go buy yer boy some flowers and write him a poem. Just because a guy rips him for acting like a 5 year old that just scored his first flag football TD does not mean he hates him.

 

[RBM]

Im sick of hearing this guys fans talk about what a team player he is. No hes not, hes one of the biggest ME guys in the league, and he proved it yet again yesterday.

First td since week 2, team is awful and going nowhere, and thats how he reacts after scoring a td? Boomer was dead on.....he is an idiot.

 

[dotman]

Worst part is the celebration wasn't funny anyway....I'm usually a fan of some of the antics but the celebration sucked and it drew a penalty. Pretty stupid.

 

[Yitbos69]

When you have 3 wins.......save the celebrations for another time. He doesn't seem to get that so he'll never be a favorite player of mine.

Agreed.He also lied to us about celebrating. He said a few weeks ago that he was done with celebrations until the team got back to .500. I hope someone calls him out on it.

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[JohnnyU]

As much as some of you hate Chad, none of this can be said about him. Yeah he celebrates, but he doesn't talk smack about the team, his teammates or his QB when the team is losing or he isn't getting all the TD's. He doesn't give half efforts when the team is losing. In fact Marvin Lewis has gone on record as saying Chad has probably the greatest work ethic of anyone on the team.

Maybe not publicly, but he sure doesn't have a problem jawing with Carson Palmer on the sidelines when things aren't going his way.Also, when it's all said and done, history will look kinder at those who flip the ball to the refs as if they've been in the endzone before. People will always remember Marvin Harrison in a good way, and the same can't be true about Chad Johnson.

 

[Cookiemonster]

As much as some of you hate Chad, none of this can be said about him. Yeah he celebrates, but he doesn't talk smack about the team, his teammates or his QB when the team is losing or he isn't getting all the TD's. He doesn't give half efforts when the team is losing. In fact Marvin Lewis has gone on record as saying Chad has probably the greatest work ethic of anyone on the team.

Maybe not publicly, but he sure doesn't have a problem jawing with Carson Palmer on the sidelines when things aren't going his way.Also, when it's all said and done, history will look kinder at those who flip the ball to the refs as if they've been in the endzone before. People will always remember Marvin Harrison in a good way, and the same can't be true about Chad Johnson.

I can take this anti-Chad response. You're right. Most other ME 1st remarks only make me roll my eyes. I like Chad and the way he plays and the way he works, but he can be a little immature. If JohnnyU's response were more typical, you wouldn't have Chad supporters so bristled. He is a polarizing player and it seems you either like him or you don't, but the supporters and haters seem to be even more polarizing than C.J. himself. I typically avoid these threads about him because of all the "I'm rubber, you're glue" kind of #### that is spouted in these, and probably won't re-visit this thread, but thank-you JohnnyU for having an opposing point of view without being a 3rd grader.

 

[Rig24]

If you have a problem with Chad just do what I do. Watch Chad score his TD then quickly turn the channel before you have to endure another one of his lame celebrations. If I don't see it, it doesn't bother me.

 

[Lefty27]

First things first, the guy is extremely talented.Watching the post game team review all the 1pm games I had the pleasure of listening to Boomer rip Chad by saying aftyer his first TD "Now it's time to be an idiot" and "It's all about ME and not the team".I agree that it was foolish for him to get a penatly for his celebration but for Boomer to say "It's all about Chad" and insinuate that he isan't a team player is false. All I've heard from the team and coaches is that throught all the losing that Chad has worked harder than most and that he hasn't complained at all about Housh getting all the TD's. Now he finally has a good day and all the haters want to come out and rip him.Just don't think it's fair. I don't think it's a coincidence that the first week in about 9 that he goes off they play their best game as a team.

I agree.Did anyone see the Bears game and what Urlacher did after the Scheffler TD? He went over and kicked the ball out of Brandon Marshall's hand as he was going to pick up the ball and give to Scheffler (or the ref). He got 15 yards for his stupidity. Fortunately for the Bears, the Broncos are dumb enough to employ Todd Sauerbrun (spelling ) who kicked a worm burner and the Bears ended up around the 30 yd. line - so Urlacher's stupid penalty didn't cost them. Point is; did anyone in the media call Urlacher for his poor display of sportsmanship? Probably not.

 

[daveR]

I just don't get it. Someone please explain.

You score a touchdown, then what? You have a need to fulfill -- that you accomplish by grabbing a camera?

WTF?????

 

[mad sweeney]

I don't think Ocho Cinco is in the same league of prima donnas as T.O. and Randy Moss. Those guys give up on plays (and their teams) and then lambast them when they don't get the ball enough. Chad works hard all game long. True, he had ONE outburst last season, but what player never gets mad?

Chad is an entertainer, pure and simple. He entertains us by catching the ball and scoring touchdowns. But he is being creative beyond any of the other players in a way that is NOT harmful (he's not calling for drive-by shootings or anything). I agree that excessive celebrations (like his) should get penalized, but I think that everybody getting angry with Chad helps turn the NFL into the "No Fun League".

The team has two wins, they're not routing the Titans yet, his team is desperate for a win, they're playing a good team, and when he scores for the first time in over two months he goes and gets his team a STUPID, ASININE, SELFISH 15 yard penalty that helped the other team to get points before the half. As it turned out it wasn't a huge deal, but he had no way of knowing that then. I agree he's not in the same league as other rabble rousers, but to not admit that he is a shameless self promoter who puts his image ahead of his team is ignorant. He did it yesterday with the camera stunt. Pure and simple, regardless of how "pure" his motives for doing it were. He should've done what he did the other times he scored. Celebrate with his team instead of handing the other team 15 free yards and a chance to score. If Chad were truly a team player, he wouldn't put his team in a hole like that just to show everyone how "creative" he is. Maybe at least wait until the team has an insurmountable lead until you pull the asinine stunts. As far as I'm concerned, I've never, EVER, been more entertained by a post TD celebration than I was by the actual TD. So calling it No Fun League because they don't let ######ed millionaires act like 3rd graders after they score is asinine in and of itself. If fans think the post TD celebration is more exciting and taking it away ruins the fun of the game, then go watch wrestling. There are far too many athletic plays in football to say that wiping the ball's ### like it was a baby is what makes the game exciting.

 

[Ghost Rider]

When you have 3 wins.......save the celebrations for another time. He doesn't seem to get that so he'll never be a favorite player of mine.

Agreed.He also lied to us about celebrating. He said a few weeks ago that he was done with celebrations until the team got back to .500. I hope someone calls him out on it.

I was thinking the same thing. But he is probably upset that his fellow Bengals WR has outplayed him for much of the year, so he wanted to grab some of the spotlight back.

 

[mad sweeney]

First things first, the guy is extremely talented.Watching the post game team review all the 1pm games I had the pleasure of listening to Boomer rip Chad by saying aftyer his first TD "Now it's time to be an idiot" and "It's all about ME and not the team".I agree that it was foolish for him to get a penatly for his celebration but for Boomer to say "It's all about Chad" and insinuate that he isan't a team player is false. All I've heard from the team and coaches is that throught all the losing that Chad has worked harder than most and that he hasn't complained at all about Housh getting all the TD's. Now he finally has a good day and all the haters want to come out and rip him.Just don't think it's fair. I don't think it's a coincidence that the first week in about 9 that he goes off they play their best game as a team.

I agree.Did anyone see the Bears game and what Urlacher did after the Scheffler TD? He went over and kicked the ball out of Brandon Marshall's hand as he was going to pick up the ball and give to Scheffler (or the ref). He got 15 yards for his stupidity. Fortunately for the Bears, the Broncos are dumb enough to employ Todd Sauerbrun (spelling ) who kicked a worm burner and the Bears ended up around the 30 yd. line - so Urlacher's stupid penalty didn't cost them. Point is; did anyone in the media call Urlacher for his poor display of sportsmanship? Probably not.

There's a big difference. BU doesn't have a long history of self aggrandizement. He got a foul and put his team in a tough situation, but it was just a frustration reaction, not a pre-planned ######ed celebration. It was very stupid of Urlacher, but until he gets a reputation for hurting his team with purposeful, selfish penalties then he's not going to get the same treatment.

 

[KoolKat]

I just don't get it. Someone please explain.You score a touchdown, then what? You have a need to fulfill -- that you accomplish by grabbing a camera?WTF?????

I think the idea behind his antics are to entertain the fans. Many fans, such as myself, have always had an affinity for TD celebrations like this. I have always loved guys like Whiteshoes Johnson, The Fun Bunch, Primetime, the 99 Rams, The Ickey Shuffle, the Mile High Salute, and now Chad Johnson. I also enjoyed Steve Smith's celebrations. That being said, I can fully understand people not liking his move because he knew it was going to be a penalty. You just cannot do that to your team, and I hope he doesn't in the future. I just wish the NFL would change the rules so the players can have a little fun. One question: Why is the Lambeau Leap not considered as bad as 85's celebrations that haven't drawn flags? If you think 85's behavior is selfish, how can you not feel the same about that?

 

[mad sweeney]

I just don't get it. Someone please explain.You score a touchdown, then what? You have a need to fulfill -- that you accomplish by grabbing a camera?WTF?????

I think the idea behind his antics are to entertain the fans. Many fans, such as myself, have always had an affinity for TD celebrations like this. I have always loved guys like Whiteshoes Johnson, The Fun Bunch, Primetime, the 99 Rams, The Ickey Shuffle, the Mile High Salute, and now Chad Johnson. I also enjoyed Steve Smith's celebrations. That being said, I can fully understand people not liking his move because he knew it was going to be a penalty. You just cannot do that to your team, and I hope he doesn't in the future. I just wish the NFL would change the rules so the players can have a little fun. One question: Why is the Lambeau Leap not considered as bad as 85's celebrations that haven't drawn flags? If you think 85's behavior is selfish, how can you not feel the same about that?

No props. And it involves the fans. You're allowed to do a lot after a score, just not the ######ed hijinx that are for some reason essential to enjoying football to some. You can slam, spike, dunk or throw the ball into the stands, celebrate and hug and bump your teammates and do almost as much grandstanding as you want (I thought the flag for Rolle's back flip was a bad call). You can also do all the dancing and coordinated stuff you want on the sidelines as long a you don't violate the clothing licensing agreements. And quite frankly, if it was on CJ's last TD I doubt there'd be too much hoopla about it. Some stodgers would be pissed, I myself would think it's stupid, but it wouldn't hurt the team and that is precisely why what he did was stupid beyond belief and completely selfish, leading to the me-first comment. If he did it when he wouldn't hurt his team, then nowhere near as big a deal.I do think they should make a concession and allow team celebrations, but throw a flag if the play started inside the 20 and no linemen are in on the celebration. But seriously, anyone who thinks not allowing a multi-millionaire adult to act like a 4th grade class clown with ADD after a supremely athletic play by 11 guys to score takes away from the enjoyment of the game just doesn't get football.

 

[phthalatemagic]

When you have 3 wins.......save the celebrations for another time. He doesn't seem to get that so he'll never be a favorite player of mine.

Agreed.He also lied to us about celebrating. He said a few weeks ago that he was done with celebrations until the team got back to .500. I hope someone calls him out on it.

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urbanhack = correct

 

[lgamble82]

I just don't get it. Someone please explain.You score a touchdown, then what? You have a need to fulfill -- that you accomplish by grabbing a camera?WTF?????

I think the idea behind his antics are to entertain the fans. Many fans, such as myself, have always had an affinity for TD celebrations like this. I have always loved guys like Whiteshoes Johnson, The Fun Bunch, Primetime, the 99 Rams, The Ickey Shuffle, the Mile High Salute, and now Chad Johnson. I also enjoyed Steve Smith's celebrations. That being said, I can fully understand people not liking his move because he knew it was going to be a penalty. You just cannot do that to your team, and I hope he doesn't in the future. I just wish the NFL would change the rules so the players can have a little fun. One question: Why is the Lambeau Leap not considered as bad as 85's celebrations that haven't drawn flags? If you think 85's behavior is selfish, how can you not feel the same about that?

No props. And it involves the fans.

Well, being that his FAMILY was in the stands. aka FANS for the day. he put the camera on them. hints involving the fans. So that logic, he shouldn't got the penalty?

 

[mad sweeney]

I just don't get it. Someone please explain.

You score a touchdown, then what? You have a need to fulfill -- that you accomplish by grabbing a camera?

WTF?????

I think the idea behind his antics are to entertain the fans. Many fans, such as myself, have always had an affinity for TD celebrations like this. I have always loved guys like Whiteshoes Johnson, The Fun Bunch, Primetime, the 99 Rams, The Ickey Shuffle, the Mile High Salute, and now Chad Johnson. I also enjoyed Steve Smith's celebrations. That being said, I can fully understand people not liking his move because he knew it was going to be a penalty. You just cannot do that to your team, and I hope he doesn't in the future. I just wish the NFL would change the rules so the players can have a little fun.

One question: Why is the Lambeau Leap not considered as bad as 85's celebrations that haven't drawn flags? If you think 85's behavior is selfish, how can you not feel the same about that?

No props. And it involves the fans.

Well, being that his FAMILY was in the stands. aka FANS for the day. he put the camera on them. hints involving the fans. So that logic, he shouldn't got the penalty?

Prop part down? Using a prop is an automatic flag, period. He knows that and didn't care. Dumb move. Like I said, if it were later in the game when they had a huge lead, not so big a deal, although he was on a 2 win team that was supposed to challenge the Steelers for the AFCN and shouldn't be celebrating much of anything until they pull themselves out of the toilet. And 3-8 is still in the toilet.

 

[Sinners]

I bet half the guys complaining were cheering for Chad when he did the same crap last year.

 

[KoolKat]

I asked about his celebrations that have not drawn flags.

 

[mad sweeney]

I bet half the guys complaining were cheering for Chad when he did the same crap last year.

I bet not. There's always been a hardcore line of people for or against these stupid celebrations (guess which side I'm on).And last year it was a penalty too and he didn't do it too much. In fact, I think only TO got a deliberate fine for it, using the FB as a pillow. And he got raked over the coals for it.IIRC, CJ got a flag earlier for hiding behind the goal post and "filming" the sidelines, or was that TO as well?

 

[mad sweeney]

I asked about his celebrations that have not drawn flags.

Which ones are those and what was your question?

 

[Cookiemonster]

I don't think Ocho Cinco is in the same league of prima donnas as T.O. and Randy Moss. Those guys give up on plays (and their teams) and then lambast them when they don't get the ball enough. Chad works hard all game long. True, he had ONE outburst last season, but what player never gets mad?

Chad is an entertainer, pure and simple. He entertains us by catching the ball and scoring touchdowns. But he is being creative beyond any of the other players in a way that is NOT harmful (he's not calling for drive-by shootings or anything). I agree that excessive celebrations (like his) should get penalized, but I think that everybody getting angry with Chad helps turn the NFL into the "No Fun League".

The team has two wins, they're not routing the Titans yet, his team is desperate for a win, they're playing a good team, and when he scores for the first time in over two months he goes and gets his team a STUPID, ASININE, SELFISH 15 yard penalty that helped the other team to get points before the half. As it turned out it wasn't a huge deal, but he had no way of knowing that then. I agree he's not in the same league as other rabble rousers, but to not admit that he is a shameless self promoter who puts his image ahead of his team is ignorant. He did it yesterday with the camera stunt. Pure and simple, regardless of how "pure" his motives for doing it were. He should've done what he did the other times he scored. Celebrate with his team instead of handing the other team 15 free yards and a chance to score. -- AGREE. If Chad were truly a team player, he wouldn't put his team in a hole like that just to show everyone how "creative" he is. Maybe at least wait until the team has an insurmountable lead until you pull the asinine stunts. As far as I'm concerned, I've never, EVER, been more entertained by a post TD celebration than I was by the actual TD. So calling it No Fun League because they don't let ######ed millionaires act like 3rd graders after they score is asinine in and of itself. If fans think the post TD celebration is more exciting and taking it away ruins the fun of the game, then go watch wrestling. There are far too many athletic plays in football to say that wiping the ball's ### like it was a baby is what makes the game exciting. -- DISAGREE

I don't think anybody is saying that Chad's celebrations are more entertaining than watching football itself. I would definately watch football without celebrations, but I think it's an additional element of fun. I do enjoy silly comedy and watch such citcoms as Family Guy and Who's Line... Ocho's celebrations are not always a hit w/ me, but several have made me laugh out loud if not at least put a smile on my face. I'm along with the thinking about the right time and place to take a penalty (and I believe sometimes a smart play), but the timing of yesterday's penalty was stupid. In all, I will miss the character he brings to the game, and he would be missed right along with many other memorable players that are no longer in the league.

 

[Leo Scanlon]

I think it is rediculous that what he did was even a penalty. The NFL should let the players have fun. This is entertainment.

What's so awful about little celebrations, like what Chad did? As long there's no taunting or obcene gestures involved, let these guys have their fun. As Dan Marino said, "It makes for good television."Leo

 

[Sinners]

I bet half the guys complaining were cheering for Chad when he did the same crap last year.

I bet not. There's always been a hardcore line of people for or against these stupid celebrations (guess which side I'm on).And last year it was a penalty too and he didn't do it too much. In fact, I think only TO got a deliberate fine for it, using the FB as a pillow. And he got raked over the coals for it.IIRC, CJ got a flag earlier for hiding behind the goal post and "filming" the sidelines, or was that TO as well?

Before this year, Chad has been beloved for doing the same crap that TO gets raked over the coals for. I personally have no problem with any of the celebrations, even those that are as DUMB and LAME as the HOF jacket, but it's the double standard that I find annoying. You may have been against all celebrations from the start, but there are plenty that criticize one and celebrate the other.BTW, the funny ### football as a camera behind the goal post, making fun of spygate, was done by TO. Also Chad has been fined plenty, that's why he had the "Please don't fine me again" sign, for which he got fined. Golf, CPR, etc....

 

[North]

I bet half the guys complaining were cheering for Chad when he did the same crap last year.

I bet not. There's always been a hardcore line of people for or against these stupid celebrations (guess which side I'm on).And last year it was a penalty too and he didn't do it too much. In fact, I think only TO got a deliberate fine for it, using the FB as a pillow. And he got raked over the coals for it.IIRC, CJ got a flag earlier for hiding behind the goal post and "filming" the sidelines, or was that TO as well?

Before this year, Chad has been beloved for doing the same crap that TO gets raked over the coals for. I personally have no problem with any of the celebrations, even those that are as DUMB and LAME as the HOF jacket, but it's the double standard that I find annoying. You may have been against all celebrations from the start, but there are plenty that criticize one and celebrate the other.BTW, the funny ### football as a camera behind the goal post, making fun of spygate, was done by TO. Also Chad has been fined plenty, that's why he had the "Please don't fine me again" sign, for which he got fined. Golf, CPR, etc....

 

[zoonation]

Chad is lame, but it is the "No Fun League".

they won't even let T.O. wipe himself off with a touchdown towel on the sideline. The league is taking it way too far.

 

[mad sweeney]

I bet half the guys complaining were cheering for Chad when he did the same crap last year.

I bet not. There's always been a hardcore line of people for or against these stupid celebrations (guess which side I'm on).And last year it was a penalty too and he didn't do it too much. In fact, I think only TO got a deliberate fine for it, using the FB as a pillow. And he got raked over the coals for it.

IIRC, CJ got a flag earlier for hiding behind the goal post and "filming" the sidelines, or was that TO as well?

Before this year, Chad has been beloved for doing the same crap that TO gets raked over the coals for. I personally have no problem with any of the celebrations, even those that are as DUMB and LAME as the HOF jacket, but it's the double standard that I find annoying. You may have been against all celebrations from the start, but there are plenty that criticize one and celebrate the other.BTW, the funny ### football as a camera behind the goal post, making fun of spygate, was done by TO.

Also Chad has been fined plenty, that's why he had the "Please don't fine me again" sign, for which he got fined. Golf, CPR, etc....

That was all before last year when all the stupid celebrations like that got out of control and the NFL made it a penalty.Before this year, the Bengals weren't 2-8 and Chad hadn't been shut out of the end zone for over 2 months. Celebrating like a goon when your team has nothing to celebrate, other than a month without an arrest, is just silly "Look at ME!!!" stuff. Especially with him saying he wouldn't celebrate until they were .500. Now the CJ who said that was a being a goo team player. The guy giving TEN a chance to score before the half with a stupid (on several levels) celebration is NOT a good team player.

 

[mad sweeney]

Chad is lame, but it is the "No Fun League".they won't even let T.O. wipe himself off with a touchdown towel on the sideline. The league is taking it way too far.

That was because it violated the sideline apparel licensing agreements with their clothing sponsors. Had nothing to do with it being a celebration.

 

[Sinners]

I bet half the guys complaining were cheering for Chad when he did the same crap last year.

I bet not. There's always been a hardcore line of people for or against these stupid celebrations (guess which side I'm on).And last year it was a penalty too and he didn't do it too much. In fact, I think only TO got a deliberate fine for it, using the FB as a pillow. And he got raked over the coals for it.

IIRC, CJ got a flag earlier for hiding behind the goal post and "filming" the sidelines, or was that TO as well?

Before this year, Chad has been beloved for doing the same crap that TO gets raked over the coals for. I personally have no problem with any of the celebrations, even those that are as DUMB and LAME as the HOF jacket, but it's the double standard that I find annoying. You may have been against all celebrations from the start, but there are plenty that criticize one and celebrate the other.BTW, the funny ### football as a camera behind the goal post, making fun of spygate, was done by TO.

Also Chad has been fined plenty, that's why he had the "Please don't fine me again" sign, for which he got fined. Golf, CPR, etc....

That was all before last year when all the stupid celebrations like that got out of control and the NFL made it a penalty.Before this year, the Bengals weren't 2-8 and Chad hadn't been shut out of the end zone for over 2 months. Celebrating like a goon when your team has nothing to celebrate, other than a month without an arrest, is just silly "Look at ME!!!" stuff. Especially with him saying he wouldn't celebrate until they were .500. Now the CJ who said that was a being a goo team player. The guy giving TEN a chance to score before the half with a stupid (on several levels) celebration is NOT a good team player.

I agree taking the penalty is bad for the team. I also agree with those that say the league has gone overboard in stopping these celebrations. None of that changes my belief that half the people on here are hypocrites. They pick and choose when the celebrations are okay and it's based on nothing more than who they like or don't like. They like Chad less this year cause he's not giving them the fantasy points he did last year.

 

[Phurfur]

These celebrations show me a coach who has no control over his team. No wonder these guys won't make the playoffs, they just aren't very smart.

 

[massraider]

I love Chad, but yeah, I have a problem with a guy that's been invisible for most of the season launching into some pre-arranged, choreographed routine--while his team is in the midst of a horrible season.

The HOF jacket thing was bad, to the point where I was embarrassed for him. The dash to the sideline, the stupid build up from whichever lame announcer was doing the game, the players wrestling to get the jacket out, finally the camera cuts away to the extra point, and finally back to Chad on the sideline, walking around in that dumb jacket, looking around for some roar of approval that never came.

I feel bad for all those orphaned TD celebrations he never got to use.

But in general, I have no major problem with celebrations. I do, however, have a problem with the stufio and game announcers showing the celebration in slow-mo over and over again, just so they can voie their displeasure. Chad knows any press is good press. The networks should stop showing the celebrations, and players will stop doing them, plain and simple.

 

[Das Boot]

These celebrations show me a coach who has no control over his team. No wonder these guys won't make the playoffs, they just aren't very smart.

Marvin has always had to tiptoe around Chad... I suspect it causes friction behind the scenes.I also suspect a large % of the Bengals team, given a chance to voice their opinion w/o being worried about consequences, would tell Chad to shutup and play football - like everyone else on the team already does - except for Chad.

No one questions Chad's ability - he's truly gifted and plays extremely hard. But it seems rather obvious that his me-first actions hurt the team.

If Chad's antics are beneficial to the Bengals, he'd be doing more of them instead of less when the Bengals are losing... to help with the Bengals moral of course. Why only act like a jackass when the team is winning. Seems like that simple fact in and of itself shows whether his grandstanding helps or hurts the Bengals.

I suspect Chad does this crap for one reason... self promotion, which leads to public awareness and camera time, which eventually leads to a bigger payday. So on a strictly dollars level, what he's doing is smart, and I don't doubt his notoriety will increase his market value. From a team perspective, I think it sucks and as a Bengals fan I'll be happy when he's in another uniform.

 

[massraider]

These celebrations show me a coach who has no control over his team. No wonder these guys won't make the playoffs, they just aren't very smart.

I also suspect a large % of the Bengals team, given a chance to voice their opinion w/o being worried about consequences, would tell Chad to shutup and play football - like everyone else on the team already does - except for Chad.No one questions Chad's ability - he's truly gifted and plays extremely hard. But it seems rather obvious that his me-first actions hurt the team.

Those are some big assumptions you are making. His antics don't force his teammates to get arrested, or stop defending the run.