[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Gtothearry

Well, I know Shaun Smith came out and said it did happen. So, I guess it comes down to who ya wanna beleive. I feel like everyone denying it has something to protect. However, Smith has no reason to lie and doesn't need to protect Cincy. Considering Chad's antics I wouldn't be surprised. I guess in all actuality it's a toss up whether it did or didn't happen.

Here is the link to the story: Former Bengal: Chad Johnson punched Marvin Lewis in the eye - Shutdown Corn... - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

Good point about Smith, but actually if Smith were thinking about his future in the nfl & being a good team guy (not that lying would be good), he might've been better off to say nothing. By speaking he's actually putting his reputation at stake & potentially angering some people in Cincy who want to put it behind them. He might need a good reference from them or he might want a job there again one day. No job in the nfl is guaranteed.

I respect him if he simply wants to tell the truth. I agree w/you that it's not something he would just out & out lie about. What's to gain by doing that?

It sounds like to me that this incident happened, CJ has used it to his advantage to complain, and now Lewis is digging his heels in & trying to regain control & respect of his team. My opinion is biased at this point though, cause I've come to dislike CJ a bit & don't want him here.

There is always the possibility that like a lot of crime scenes you ask 10 people that saw it what happened & you get 10 different answers.