Chad Johnson up to his old antics...

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Voluntary means voluntary, regardless of contract status.

The argument of 'they make millions and I don't' doesn't hold water, it's hypocritical at best. It's a double standard and an easy cop out of a logical stance.

Oh my god. If I recall correctly a couple of yrs ago Portis and Taylor did not show up for voluntary work outs. Springs did not show. I can see if they were starting a whole new offense or had a whole new coach but he knows the offense and knows the coach. As long as he is working out somewhere and keeping in shape I'm sure the team will not throw a tempertantrum.

I am the first person to say they are professionals and that they should honor the contracts they sign and get a lot of money for. BUT, and there is always a but...if the team can't honor their contracts ie: cutting players before the contract is up and trading players on a whim then why can't players do the same thing? If you are in a marriage and its getting ugly then maybe its time to seperate. I'm sure we don't know all the facts as to how ugly its getting. I am in no way saying he is an angle but when people are under stress or are angry they do strange things. You know its a lot easier for us no bodies. All you have to do is quit right. Lets pretend your someone like a doctor or lawyer....if you want out of your contract they make you sign a paper agreeing to not work for the compitition or not work with in a certain miles of the business. NFL players do not have it that easy. He's in a situation where he is mad at the team and coaches and can't just walk away. So a chess game begins. He's playing games and so is the team. He wants out and I'm sure the team is saying screw you we are not letting you get your way no matter how unhappy you are. Sound familiar....Lavar.
CJ is a good player...no one will argue that. CJ will help what ever team he plays for..no one is argueing that. IF...he is aloud to leave or be trades I can't see any reason the Skins should not try to get him. If his character is an issue then put clauses in the contract (and I usually prefer monitary punishments because it hits the player in the pocket) to release him or cut him or fine him. Sometimes all people need is a new environment. We are under a new coaching staff and the high standard of character that Gibbs demanded may not be the same.
Having said all that I don't think CJ's problems are as bad as everyone thinks. The team still wants him (so they say) and maybe I missed something but his diatribe he has been spewing was a lot calmer the other day on the NFL network. Also the team said he is not on the market. case closed. nothing more here. Unless our beloved owner comes up with an agreement the Bengals can't refuse and CJ is willing to maybe give some of the money back I can't see a trade happening. The Bengals stand to lose 8 mill if they trade CJ. I can't see any team willing to lose 8 mill. Thats why I said if CJ gives some money back cutting helping to pay off that 8 mill he will cost the Bengals. Maybe something will happen by draft day maybe not.
All in all we will have to wait and see what CJ does with the manditory work outs to see what if any games he is playing. If he is planning to pressure the Bengals or not. Voluntary work outs mean nothing to a lot of players.