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
Here's one thing we can guarantee isn't happening.
He's not missing a single game (or paycheck), no matter what roster he is on and what he's saying.
Posted by: gregg | April 17, 2008 01:43 PM
Okay first thing is first why would dallas want chad johnson if they got T.O. that would be another hit soap opera like days of our lives. If he does get traded which i doubt its going to be between eagles and redskins who are both teams hungry for a wideout, but in the end its gonna be eagles i think they have a slight advantage considering they hold some pretty good cards such as lito sheppard.
Posted by: E nasty | April 17, 2008 08:19 PM
what about the Giants? a trade for shockey and compensatory picks could benefit both clubs by removing unhappy players and adding pro bowl talent.
Posted by: oakleysan | April 20, 2008 10:18 PM
The one thing that will happen.... Cincy will find a way to botch this.
Posted by: David Young | April 22, 2008 12:05 PM
sorry, oakleysan, you CAN'T trade compensatory picks!
I think the Eagles trade Sheppard on draft day for picks, and turn around and use those for Ocho Stinko.
Posted by: BengalFan | April 22, 2008 01:49 PM
these players who sign a contract, hire a agent to deal for them want to redue their contract before it is done then put it in the agreement. these players forget that they are no more than anyone else that sells their body. you made a deal and should live up to it or retire. no way would i offer him anything other than a place on the bench
Posted by: leon kinne | April 22, 2008 07:03 PM
what has happened to honor, you have a contract, if you do not honnor it sit down and wait till it expires. sure you can ask to reright iy, but you signed it so shut up and play
Posted by: crazy old man | April 22, 2008 07:09 PM