Ocho Cinco In B&G

[ksmitty7723]

Since when does Marvin Lewis call the shots for the Bengals?

[ksmitty7723]

And further more, not one of their front office people have said a word about not trading Johnson.

[QBall]

Originally Posted by ksmitty7723

And further more, not one of their front office people have said a word about not trading Johnson.

Oh Brother.........

[ksmitty7723]

Just saying that you don't see Zorn chiming in about Johnson.

[QBall]

Originally Posted by ksmitty7723

Just saying that you don't see Zorn chiming in about Johnson.

There is nothing for him to say. Marvin Lewis makes personel decisions for the Bengals, he has full control.

[ksmitty7723]

Originally Posted by QBall

There is nothing for him to say. Marvin Lewis makes personel decisions for the Bengals, he has full control.

I just went on Bengals' website and his name was not mentioned under front office....

[v3n0m]

Randy Moss is the right pick!

[redsk1]

I know this was mentioned earlier and I apologize if I'm repeating this, but isn't it considered tampering to discuss a player that is under contract w/ another team.

Just going by memory from a few days ago on the John Riggins show Zorn, when asked if he would like for CJ to play for the skins in 2008 he said he would love to have him. At the time, i was wondering why he'd be talking about a player under contract.

I don't know if this is over yet though. $ talks. Is this tampering though?

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

The difference being that fans don't buy tickets to see Brandon Lloyd or buy his jersey. So Washington does not really make anything from his presence.

Johnson, on the other hand, sells jerseys and tickets which means millions of additional revenue for just being on the roster and on the field.

By dumping Lloyd, the Skins do not loose any fan revenue, because he does not exactly sell tons of fan merchandise.

By letting Johnson go not only does the Bengals take a substantial cap hit in dead money, but they would also loose some valuable fan revenue in addition to the cap hit.

Trust me there are more Chad Johnson Bengals jerseys being sold then there are Brandon Lloyd Redskins Jerseys.

Sandtrap, that's as insightful as your boy Emmit Smith!

Don't know that player merchandise sales really factor into such deals that much, however if you look at the overall economic impact of having a certain player, e.g. Vick in Atl. before he let the dogs out, you may have a point. Does CJ sell tickets & market the team? I think so & that adds to his value in cincy, a small market.

[Skinny Tee]

Thank god Marvin Lewis has the insight to let us not hurt ourselves.

[Paintrain]

I'm disappointed, I wanted Ocho to come here, but as long as we address the position thru free agency or a trade (Roy Williams) I'll be happy..

[QBall]

This is an interesting take from ESPN. I think that the MOOSE would be a great veteran pick-up and he's a tall guy who's awesome in my book. He would be way cheaper than Chad anway. Think the Bears passing attack sucked and he could play a big part in our Superbowl run this year.

ESPN - McNabb, Shockey, Harrison among stars in limbo - NFL

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by QBall

ESPN - Lewis says it again: Chad Johnson isn't going anywhere - NFL


Sorry guys I know you love to talk Chad Johnson but it aint gonna happen!!!!

MOVE ON TO NEW BS RUMORS.

after reading this, it seems Lewis is trying to reach out to CJ through the media. I take this as he wants to mend fences w/CJ & bring him back to camp w/out any animosity lingering.

The thing to watch is whether he's successful or not. CJ might continue to act up, talk to the press, or refuse to show up in camp.

At this point, I'll have to partially concur w/sandtrap et al, don't see a trade happening before the draft, but don't be surprised if he's on the trading block during camp or early in the season.

[sandtrapjack]

You know if a WR is a top priority of Snyder and the team, why have we not heard Bernard Berrians name mentioned as a possible candidate to don the burgundy and gold?

The guy is an UFA and Chicago is going to let him walk.

Won't cost any draft picks and won't need to trade. Just sign the guy on March 1st.

[QBall]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

You know if a WR is a top priority of Snyder and the team, why have we not heard Bernard Berrians name mentioned as a possible candidate to don the burgundy and gold?

The guy is an UFA and Chicago is going to let him walk.

Won't cost any draft picks and won't need to trade. Just sign the guy on March 1st.

MOOSE better than him.