Chad Johnson has bidders
Perhaps the most interesting part of the latest round of Ocho Cinco blather was Adam Schefter's note that Cincy has already received an offer of two first-day picks for Johnson. (Is that the old first day - three rounds - or the new first day of two rounds? I'm guesing the former).
If someone is offering that much before the draft, the price should go up on draft day. And that means the Bengals would have to consider the offer, even though I think he'll stay put. So is this mystery team? Here are my five best guesses based on ammunition (draft picks) and need.
1. Dallas: With an extra first-round pick, they could offer a first and a third. Ocho Cinco would certainly add some 'Wow'.
2. Redskins:They have an extra third-round pick, a huge need, and a history of risk-taking moves. Johnson is a known commodity and while the depth is poor in Washington, this might be worth the risk.
3. Eagles: Philly desperately wants a game-changer, but they don't have any extra early picks. I don't think they'd feel comfortable giving up two for Chad unless they could acquire other picks elsewhere along the way.
4. Atlanta: They could use some offensive firepower and have six picks in the first three rounds. But Johnson doesn't make sense on a rebuilding team.
5. Jaguars: They have an extra first day pick, but have probably spent too much on receivers this offseason already.
6. Patriots: Bill Belichick loves Johnson and has an extra third-rounder, but Johnson just doesn't fit on their roster after signing Moss.
Update:Chad's uproar has already lost the support of one depressed Bengals fan.
Comments
That Jaguars idea sounds interesting. The fantasy value of Garrard would improve quite a bit. They may have already spent free agent money at WR but they haven't really upgraded it seems to me.
Posted by: b roo | April 17, 2008 11:01 AM
Redskins...that is my guess
Posted by: J | April 17, 2008 11:28 AM
Probably Dallas... I think it'd take the #28 and their 2nd round pick
Posted by: Chad Ferguson | April 17, 2008 12:03 PM
I wonder if the Skins and Cowboys could drive the price up if they are both going for him....or imagine this...one of the two gets johnson and the other gets roy williams or boldin.
Posted by: J | April 17, 2008 12:11 PM
Man, the fight for the NFC East could get pretty scary. The Giants might go from winning the Super Bowl to missing the playoffs this year.
Posted by: b roo | April 17, 2008 12:38 PM
I hope mike brown makes him sit the whole year, unless he shapes up and stops dropping catches when the bengals need him most. I love the bengals and own a a #85 jersey, but the truth is he had a lot of huge drops when we needed him to step up most. He needs to stop crying, play a hell of a season then he can get a huge monster contract somewhere else.
Posted by: ryan | April 17, 2008 01:16 PM
I think the Cowboys make the most sense. Jerry Jones wants to add more weapons for Romo, and they have an extra pick in the first. I wouldn't be surprised if they offered their 22nd overall pick, along with a 3rd rounder.
Not too many rookies will be able to make their roster, so if they can get a proven commodity, it would be worth it.
Posted by: Andrew | April 17, 2008 01:23 PM