[Bette]

Chad Johnson told ESPN last week that if he's the problem with the Cincinnati Bengals, he should be traded. He also complained that the Bengals were not vocal enough in supporting him while he was, in his mind, being unfairly portrayed as the team's problem. Team insiders speculate that this might be his agent Drew Rosenhaus' way of forcing a trade or a new contract
If that's the case, coach Marvin Lewis made it clear this week that he isn't buying it.
"He has to go back and accept what being a pro is, and that's part of it," Lewis said. "As I've said in the past, there will be no trade of Chad Johnson. I'll repeat it again."

On a related note, Lewis downplayed but did not deny reports that the Bengals are interested in bringing back Hue Jackson, the former receivers coach who had such a good rapport with Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Jackson left to become offensive coordinator in Atlanta under Bobby Petrino, who resigned to go to Arkansas.
All of the Bengals' current offensive coaches are signed for 2008, so Jackson probably would return only if one of them -- perhaps quarterback coach Ken Zampese -- takes a job elsewhere.



The Columbus Dispatch : Bob Hunter commentary: Rumblings

[Bette]

I just read that Ken Zampese is looking to land the offensive coordinator job with the Rams. He has been interviewed, but there is nothing definite yet as far as I know.
If Chad gets the qb coach he likes back, maybe he wont be so obnoxious and whiny.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Bette

I just read that Ken Zampese is looking to land the offensive coordinator job with the Rams. He has been interviewed, but there is nothing definite yet as far as I know.
If Chad gets the qb coach he likes back, maybe he wont be so obnoxious and whiny.

I think they should trade him to Dallas, we have a good effect on the whiny...though the side effect is a few tears now and then.

[Stoney]

Send Chad to Carolina the Panthers could use him and it fill the hole left when Musin Muhhamed left.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Stoney

Send Chad to Carolina the Panthers could use him and it fill the hole left when Musin Muhhamed left.

That would be an awful move for the Panthers, Moose is possession who will do anything for a team. Chad is as Goth puts it T. O. junior and won't be able to share with another great receiver like Steve Smith.