Chad Johnson up to his old antics...

[jsarno]

Johnson skips voluntary workouts in show of unhappiness

Typical of CJ...I'm glad we have stayed away from him.

[Redskin Warrior]

T.J. didn't go to the workouts either but no one is talking about him that is the same thing. I see what C.J. is saying now every one is quick to point the finger at him but his teammates and others do the same thing but he gets knocked for it.

[SmootSmack]

Oh no, he's skipping voluntary workouts! Aaah, he'll never succeed here with dedicated workout guys like Portis, Moss, Springs...oh wait....

Skipping a workout is actually pretty atypical of CJ.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Oh no, he's skipping voluntary workouts! Aaah, he'll never succeed here with dedicated workout guys like Portis, Moss, Springs...oh wait....

Skipping a workout is actually pretty atypical of CJ.

But he's skipping solely because he wants to be traded. He's whining like a little baby.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by jsarno

But he's skipping solely because he wants to be traded. He's whining like a little baby.

And Springs skipped OTAs b/c he was having issues with the team, so what's the big deal?

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

And Springs skipped OTAs b/c he was having issues with the team, so what's the big deal?

Wasn't that a contractual issue. I don't fully recall.

I have always hated when players whine to get thier way, doesn't matter who it is. You signed a contract, and a lucrative one at that...be a man and honor it.

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Wasn't that a contractual issue. I don't fully recall.

I have always hated when players whine to get thier way, doesn't matter who it is. You signed a contract, and a lucrative one at that...be a man and honor it.

And you don't think the root of this whole thing is money honesty I hear him and I know he wants a ring but he wants a pay day just like Springs & T.J.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Wasn't that a contractual issue. I don't fully recall.

I have always hated when players whine to get thier way, doesn't matter who it is. You signed a contract, and a lucrative one at that...be a man and honor it.

It's the cold world of the NFL. Owners?Front office executives cut players at a moment's notice all the time. And it's not like the NBA or MLB where Allan Houston and Mo Vaughn are probably still getting paid by the Knicks and Mets.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Wasn't that a contractual issue. I don't fully recall.

I have always hated when players whine to get thier way, doesn't matter who it is. You signed a contract, and a lucrative one at that...be a man and honor it.

Yeah, he has a big mouth, but not showing up for VOLUNTARY workouts isn't a violation of his contract. I don't doubt he's sending a message (yet ANOTHER one) to the Bengals, but he's not dishonoring his contract by not being there.

Bengals players have come out and said they're not worried about Chad because they know his work ethic. Dude hasn't missed a start in 4 years and has 5 straight seasons of 87+ catches, 1200+ yards and at least 7TDs. Unreal. He's durable and explosive, and wants to win. He just has diarrhea of the mouth.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Wasn't that a contractual issue. I don't fully recall.

I have always hated when players whine to get thier way, doesn't matter who it is. You signed a contract, and a lucrative one at that...be a man and honor it.

Well teams have a way of getting out of deals when its in their best interest. So that goes both ways.

[Dirtbag59]

"Hi I'm Chad Johnson and I want to play for the Steelers, Ravens, Browns, Colts, Jaguars, Titans, Texans, Chargers, Raiders, Chiefs, Broncos, Patriots, Jets, Dolphins, Bills, Saints, Falcons, Panthers, Buc's, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks, Cardinals, Bears, Vikings, Packers, Lions, Eagles, Giants, Redskins, Cowboys."

Please stay away from this man.

[Longtimefan]

Everything CJ does from now on is going to be highly scrutinized. Everything that is worth a line will be printed.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Everything CJ does from now on is going to be highly scrutinized. Everything that is worth a line will be printed.

You make it sound like we should pity him. It's not like he didn't put himself square in this situation with his overgrown mouth.

[Daseal]

I don't understand the hate from CJ. He has fun, he works hard, and he wants out of cincy. Players want out all the time. We'll see how serious he is, if he really want out he'll LaVar Arrington the Bengals and give them money back.

Bottom line, it's a voluntary workout and it's just the little bit of leverage players have. Wherever Chad Johnson goes he will light it up and be nothing but great for the team that signs him.

[hagams]

I agree with the masses. This guy can make plays, and wants to get traded to a team that will provide him with a means to get a ring. It's looking like the snowball effect. It started as he just wanted out, then he demanded a trade, now he skips a work-out. This is going to get big if something doesn't happen, and I think it would benifit both parties to let Chad go.
And, what's wrong with him chasing some money? Everyone's getting paid, why not him? I think I saw a water boy clear 1.2 mil. With the way teams are throwing money away, I might try to get a spot on the team. Hell, I'll clean jock straps, and towel's everyday for 60K.