Bengals Should Trade Chad Johnson
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I know it seems like Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson is being a big crybaby, but the team should just give-in and trade him. Despite all of Chad’s recent whining and complaining, the Bengals have remained adamant that they will not deal him. Several months ago, ESPN’s Chris Mortenson reported that Chad felt betrayed by head coach Marvin Lewis who apparently stopped talking to Chad halfway through last season. So, Chad’s feelings were hurt. It’s like dealing with a couple of children.
Earlier this week, after quarterback Carson Palmer told reporters in an open locker room session that Chad assured him he will be back in Cincinnati for any mandatory camp, the Bengals receiver sounded off with his strongest comments to date about a holdout and his desire to play elsewhere:
“I will not be at any mandatory camp. I will not be at training camp. I will not be anywhere in Cincinnati. I’m not sure where Carson got his information from, but I know I didn’t assure him of anything. I wish he’d stay out of this. He’s taking how I’m feeling as a joke because I think everyone else in the organization is doing the same. But let me be as clear as I can about this. This is not a joke. I really don’t want to play for the Bengals. Period.”
If the Bengals were smart, they would make Chad happy and land a bunch of Draft picks in return. But for some reason, they seem determined to make him play in Cincinnati or begin fining him for not showing up when practices become mandatory. It’s ridiculous for the Bengals to remain so bullheaded. Even if Chad does return (which he says he won’t), do they really think they’re going to get his best efforts on- and off-the-field? Teammate and friend T.J. Houshmanzadeh thinks not:
“If he’s not traded, it’s going to be a problem. I think he’ll eventually show up, but then you have to worry about how much of a distraction he’ll be.”
If the Bengals don’t make a move before the Draft, you can bet their phone will be ringing off the hook with trade offers for Chad a week from today. They would be wise to take those calls.
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