[Bette]

The Cincinnati Bengals, tired of Chad Johnson’s posturing for a trade, responded when Coach Marvin Lewis said Johnson should keep his word and sit out the season.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/23/sp...l?ref=football

I have to admire the Bengals if they are really serious about letting Chad sit. Good lesson for all the prima donas out there.

[Dusty]

Sit out the season? With draft day 2 days away does Chad stand a chance of getting his wish and a trade happening? The Denver Broncos would be a perfect fit IMO.

[Lefty Noob]

They'd better trade him. It'd be stupid and vindictive to just let him sit out the season, and ultimately it'd be hurting the Cincinnati Bengals more than anyone else. I'm convinced they're still trying to get the Redskins to up their offer, but if this isn't a ploy, than they're making a big mistake.

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

They'd better trade him. It'd be stupid and vindictive to just let him sit out the season, and ultimately it'd be hurting the Cincinnati Bengals more than anyone else. I'm convinced they're still trying to get the Redskins to up their offer, but if this isn't a ploy, than they're making a big mistake.

I agree Lefty and hope they trade him to the 'Skins or someone for their sakes. Sit out the whole year? How will that benefit the Bengals?

[Seahawker 562]

I said this a while back, that its possible there keeping chad on the team out of spite. Anyone change their minds yet?

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

They'd better trade him. It'd be stupid and vindictive to just let him sit out the season, and ultimately it'd be hurting the Cincinnati Bengals more than anyone else. I'm convinced they're still trying to get the Redskins to up their offer, but if this isn't a ploy, than they're making a big mistake.

If I am a season holder I would be in Cincy's grill about this...If he sits, I want a partial refund for them not fielding a competitive team

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

They'd better trade him. It'd be stupid and vindictive to just let him sit out the season, and ultimately it'd be hurting the Cincinnati Bengals more than anyone else. I'm convinced they're still trying to get the Redskins to up their offer, but if this isn't a ploy, than they're making a big mistake.

Maybe they are counting on Chad's competitive spirit and his need to play the game to be stronger than anything else. If he thinks he has to sit, maybe he will decide to shut up and play.
But then again, this could also be a maneuver to up the ante.

[bears9]

What are the Bengals trying to prove, that they don't have to trade Chad, even he demands it? Because they could've got up to two first round picks for him, I don't know if the Bengals are trying to prove that they are the strong ones or something like that. But they better trade now because they are hurting their team.