Chad will Show
As part of our ongoing wall to wall coverage of Chad Johnson foxsports.com reports he will arrive at camp on time, but likely not participate immediately as he continues to recover his surgically repaired ankle. Johnson has stated he wants to get past the unsuccessful attempt to force a trade this off-season and is concerned about his treatment by the fans.
The reality is that it is likely that the fans will not treat Johnson well early in the season, but if he performs as he has in the past they will get past this ugly off-season. Johnson should look in the mirror and realize the potential he has with the Bengals. With Carson Palmer at the helm and TJ Houshmanzadeh acting as the alternative threat on the outside, he will get his opportunity to be like a “Rock Star” (see: NFL:In Just One Play).
Draft him early Fantasy owners.
Chad update
Chad Johnson practiced Saturday, complained about a bad ankle through his agent, and then told everyone to “Vote Obama”. More to come…
Chad Johnson shows, sits
By Brian Doyle
Chad Johnson showed up at camp, put on his pads, and stood on the sidelines. The disgruntled star arrived at practice true to his word as reported previously at fantasyobsession.com, but did not participate.
Johnson who is unhappy with his contract made his statement by arriving at practice late and in his practice gear, but not joining his teammates in drills. He is unhappy with not receiving his trade request (the team turned down an offer by the Redskins) and in the past has stated he would be willing to sit the year.
So true to his word that he is “…crazy, but not stupid…” he is at training camp, but not participating. Until this situation is resolved it will be a challenge for the team and a distraction for his teammates. Carson Palmer is a top fantasy pick with the pairing of Johnson and TJ Houshmanzadeh, but both his and Houshmanzadeh’s value can diminish without their star WR.
Stay tuned…..