[vincesanity82]

Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson is heating up — in more ways than one. "I'm going back to the old '05 Chad — the talking, the celebrating, the getting fined — all that," Johnson said during a recent break at training camp. "It's going to be a very entertaining, but productive, got-to-get-to-the-playoffs season. I want to carry the load. I'm going to make sure we get it done." The four-time Pro Bowler harnessed his emotion last season. He believes it held him back. "I tried to change," he said. "I tried to be quiet. I tried not talking, playing what the outside world would call the humble role. This year, I'm going to play what the outside world would call the arrogant role. I call it confidence. Me being me, It's tough to walk the line between arrogance and humility. But I do back it up with my play, except for the last few weeks of the (2006) season. "It's stupid to say. Some people aren't going to like it. But I set money aside (for fines). I did it in 2005. This is a year to entertain everyone around the world. Week 1, if I touch the end zone, you will laugh for a lifetime. Marvin might sit me down for the next game. But you will laugh." -- Dayton Daily News

Bengals: Chad promises gags, fines and a 'monster' year

[Lefty Noob]

Well, my gut reaction is to shake my head is disbelieve. But then, he and the Bengals did have an off year last year. If he needs to express himself and get himself fined to keep his energy level up and perform, then he's gotta do what he's gotta do. Besides, Johnson is one of the more entertaining performers in the NFL. I gotta admit, I like his stuff.

[Bette]

I think its pretty funny that he says he put money aside to pay his fines.
He was pretty entertaining. I never thought of him as being arrogant. I always thought more that he did it with tongue-in-cheek. Loved his Riverdance.
Maybe he does need to do this to fire himself up. If that's who he is, then that's what he needs to do.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Bette

I think its pretty funny that he says he put money aside to pay his fines.
He was pretty entertaining. I never thought of him as being arrogant. I always thought more that he did it with tongue-in-cheek. Loved his Riverdance.
Maybe he does need to do this to fire himself up. If that's who he is, then that's what he needs to do.

I know, thing is they made him be good for the most part last year, hes got some new stuff im sure, hes one of the best wr's and is quite entertaining..

[bears9]

The Bengals play on Monday Night Football Week 1 i would not be shocked if he caught a touchdown then had someone hand cuff him. That would be funny.