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The truth about Chad Johnson. (1 Viewer)
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Chad might be playing a little scared or so but he is still the same player he was last year, he just isnt hitting the home runs.
He didnt change his game, he just isnt getting the longballs from Palmer like he used to. Chad was never much of a redzone WR and Housh has obviously taken over that role on the Bengals, at least until Henry comes back. Chad will be fine. One of these weeks, the line will protect and he'll have a couple 40+ yard TD's
He didnt change his game, he just isnt getting the longballs from Palmer like he used to. Chad was never much of a redzone WR and Housh has obviously taken over that role on the Bengals, at least until Henry comes back. Chad will be fine. One of these weeks, the line will protect and he'll have a couple 40+ yard TD's
einstein2u
Footballguy
i hope you right.....hate the thought of trading him.....when he comes around.
AnonymousBob
Footballguy
Thank you for being honest with us. The lies surrounding CJ have been too many. I appreciate your well thought out post, statistically based post.
P.S. TJ Housmanzedah?
P.S. TJ Housmanzedah?
Barry
Footballguy
the telecasts I watch show Johnson getting open, followed by him jumping up and down out of frustration because Palmer couldn't deliver the ball. If you watch the Bengals play, keep track how many times Palmer is able to take a 7 step drop and have time to make a read.
AnonymousBob
Footballguy
thanks for posting, thats the first i had seen that, ouchX1000right as i was watching the hit take place there was a car accident outside my office window, bizarre timing...
Where you at 85?
Lemmiwinks
Footballguy
He had a pretty big year last season with HoushMANDZADEH around. Something is different this season, actually a lot of things:1. Johnson is hurting2. The line is not protecting Palmer3. Palmer, for whatever reason, has not been accurate on deep balls.CJ can be successful in the same offense as Housh (Harrison/Wayne, Boldin/Fitzgerald come to mind), he just needs those three negative factors to shift in his favor.
Delusions Of Adequacy
Footballguy
Went with Chad as long as I could. He rides pine now until he shows something.
Phlash
Footballguy
That oughta show him who's boss.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
So who did you have on your bench thats better? I thought Chad was still getting pretty decent yardage (at least the last few games).Delusions Of Adequacy said:
Hairy Snowman
Footballguy
I think the rest of the NFL has finally figured out how to stop 85 - hit him between the 8 and the 5! Ouch! 
FFdork
Footballguy
Personally, I thought the Bengals found their groove a bit as yesterday's game went on.
Early they were passing too often and not running Rud enoughi. Palmer rarely had time to set up and make a nice throw, especially on the deep and double move routes Chad tends to run (thus the shots of a frustrated, wide-open 85).
Then they started pounding with Rudi. Lo and behold, he starts breaking off nice runs and suddenly there's time to play-action and get the ball down the field. Obviously they need to start doing this on a more consistent basis, but I think there were some reasons to be optimistic for Chad. Not sure what the timetable is for their missing O-lineman, but that will help as well.
On the other hand, I agree that it looks like he's got some nagging injuries that are bothering him.
Early they were passing too often and not running Rud enoughi. Palmer rarely had time to set up and make a nice throw, especially on the deep and double move routes Chad tends to run (thus the shots of a frustrated, wide-open 85).
Then they started pounding with Rudi. Lo and behold, he starts breaking off nice runs and suddenly there's time to play-action and get the ball down the field. Obviously they need to start doing this on a more consistent basis, but I think there were some reasons to be optimistic for Chad. Not sure what the timetable is for their missing O-lineman, but that will help as well.
On the other hand, I agree that it looks like he's got some nagging injuries that are bothering him.
Lemmiwinks
Footballguy
Yes, I think the knee injury is the reason, but I didn't want to speculate too much.
I keep playing Chad Johnson over Colston and I keep getting burned. Hard to put in a rookie over Johnson, but its probably time to do so.
I sensed this too. They really had trouble keeping Palmer protected going into this game, but the fearsome Carolina D-line was kept in check.I expect Palmer, Rudi, and Chad to all pick their numbers up and start to match their 2005 levels.I do agree that Chad is banged up a bit, but I agree with the poster that referred everyone to his scintillating 4th down catch on Sunday - the talent is still there.
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,,,NOT!!!You could be completely on target here but I'd like to object on the basis of relevancy.
trogg78
Footballguy
Probably using the same line of thinking when people were saying this about einstein. Im not say he's a physics genious...but he is different, and even genious in different ways. I would say eccentric.
