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Chad Johnson: 'I don't do media anymore'

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by Colmax, Aug 10, 2012.

  1. Colmax

    Colmax Well-Known Member

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    Seems like a reaction to the Philbin talk.

    Vicariously through Johnson, the Dolphins get exposure (whether good or bad).

    Thoughts?
     
  2. brandon27

    brandon27 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Philbin was 100% right on this one. I think they are quite alright with Chad clowning around and having fun as long as it's not hurting the team, or the teams image. That's the thing though, his press conference, swearing up a storm did just that. It's ridiculous for any professional football player to think that's ok. If you want to talk like that on the field, as we heard in other points during hard knocks first episode, that's fine. No big deal, but at least come off as somewhat professional to the media. Joking around is fine and dandy i get the impression from the coaches... but swearing like an idiot in a press conference, is just stupidity. Now for Chad to go around saying "I dont do media anymore" just draws more unnecessary attention. I wouldnt doubt it earned him another talking to. I dont think they have a problem with him goofing around, but when you make the team look stupid like he's doing, that's where they draw the line.
     
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  3. Bumrush

    Bumrush Stable Genius Club Member

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    Chad Johnson is a clown and drama queen. This media blackout and change of attitude may last a week or so, but he will revert back to himself.

    A leopard can't change it's spots. Chad comes with this baggage and the team knew what they were getting in to when they signed him. If they didn't, then they were idiots.
     
  4. djphinfan

    djphinfan Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    It will be a fine balance to get this player to perform while teaching him How to achieve his highest level while acting with class...I believe that can be done.

    Obviously Belicek couldn't do it, he shut down, maybe Philbin understands that, is sensitive to it, and will find the line of communication that will inspire..
     
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  5. GreysonWinfield

    GreysonWinfield Release The Hounds

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    I think people are dying for some football.
     
  6. bberg

    bberg Squid

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    Let Chad be Chad.

    No F-Bombs in press conferences, as Coach said. Have fun, make the roster, score some TDs to get rid of the cobwebs ;)
     
  7. Larryfinfan

    Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member

    So long as he does receptions and TDs...the rest doesn't matter. I want to see those things...the media issue is a non issue IF he's scoring and producing...
     
  8. MonstBlitz

    MonstBlitz Nobody's Fart Catcher

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    If Chad Johnson has another season of productivity like last year, he won't be doing NFL anymore either.
     
  9. xphinfanx

    xphinfanx Stay strong my friends.

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    Waiting to see production on game day before I comment anymore on Chad. I'm in blackout mode atm.
     
  10. gandalfin

    gandalfin Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    I'm all for the way Philbin handled it. As far as CJ, I don't think this media silence will last long. He needs to use just a bit of judgement with what he's says publicly.

    I was happy to see he was upset with himself for having a bad practice day.
     
  11. Fin D

    Fin D Sigh

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    I think that's exactly what Coach was saying.

    All the flack Coach has gotten is silly. Philbin isn't interested in telling them to not do something, he wants to teach. He wanted CJ to understand why its unprofessional to drop the f bomb in press conferences over and over. In his first few interviews after being hired he classified himself as a teacher.
     
  12. brandon27

    brandon27 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Exactly it, like i said earlier. It seems as if he can do whatever he wants, as long as it doesnt embarass the organization. There's no need to swear through a whole press conference. Joke around, and be yourself all you want. Just do it with some class and some dignity and it'll all be cool.

    Loved the way Philbin handled it. Not loving the way Chad is responding to it though. He should still do the media thing, all he was asked to do is not swear and make the team look bad. He's free to joke around as much as he wants still. All he has to do is watch the language, not act like a baby now.

    Hopefully he gets himself a TD tonight, and has a good game though.
     
  13. Colmax

    Colmax Well-Known Member

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    Hahaha!

    You might be right. But I think the Hard Knocks, Chad, and Tannehill, are giving Miami some much needed publicity. In all honesty, Miami needed this injection of media exposure to sell the product. Maybe this is what Ross has envisioned? Regardless of how the team plays, you sell the product to the public (media, non-fans), the fans, and other NFL players (who would have otherwise not have played for Miami).

    Obviously, Chad's antics brings exposure. That in turn makes the media pay attention to the important stuff (like the QB competition, etc.). When was the last time Miami got this much media attention?

    I am all for it.
     
  14. Bumrush

    Bumrush Stable Genius Club Member

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    Yup..... I say we cut his *** now
     
  15. brandon27

    brandon27 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Still all for it now that he's been arrested? Now none of the attention will be on Tannehill and his great debut, or the QB competition at all. Its all about Chad. Again. I couldnt care less if this clown is on this team any more. We'd have been better off with taking a chance on Braylon Edwards or Plaxico Burress. But... that woudln't have been enough "attention" or spotlight for us apparently..
     
  16. PhinsRock

    PhinsRock Premium Member Luxury Box

    The only spotlight I want on this team is a 10-6 or better record, winning minimum 1 playoff game and surprising our "loyal" fans.
     
  17. Colmax

    Colmax Well-Known Member

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    Of course, I did not envision this when I made the comment. This is unfortunate.
     
  18. MikeHoncho

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    6 o'clock news counts as media no?
     

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