Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Tuesday that Chad Johnson put himself in a "bad situation" by requesting trades, but isn't going anywhere. "A lot of people who really had an affection for him...see him in a different light and that's unfortunate," Lewis observed. "Hopefully he'll do what Kobe Bryant did this year. He had a very accomplished season (after his trade demands). The Cincinnati Bengals hold the cards through the 2011 season." Source: bengals.com http://www.rotoworld.com/content/home_NFL.aspx
update Bengals: Bengals to trade Johnson? The News The root of receiver Chad Johnson's problems with the Cincinnati Bengals is money, according to the Houston Chronicle. Our View The article speculates that the Bengals' front office could unload Johnson on draft day to a team that can afford to give him a new deal with at least $20 million in guaranteed money. Johnson is due to receive $3 million in 2008, and he counts $6.3 million against the Bengals' salary cap. http://www.fanballnews.com/nfl/
Bengals: Lewis speaks again about "Chadgate" The News Head coach Marvin Lewis said Chad Johnson has put himself in a difficult situation with his incessant trade demands, but he's willing to welcome him back, according to CincinnatiBengals.com. "Unfortunately Chad put himself in that situation," Lewis said. "A lot of people who really had an affection for him fan-wise and people around the league see him in a different light and that's unfortunate. Some of the things he's gone on record and said one way or the other he's going to have to deal with them one way or the other. If he does it the right way, I'm willing to take the bullets again. He's said he's probably going to sit out. I think you've got to own up and do it. Hopefully he'll do what Kobe Bryant did this year. He had a very accomplished season (after his trade demands). The Cincinnati Bengals hold the cards through the 2011 season." Our View Lewis also called on his teammates not to let the controversy wreck their season. http://www.fanballnews.com/nfl/
