Carson Seems Done With Chad

by IFChris on May 21, 2009 12:22 PM EDT in Training Camp Comment 20 comments

Has the marriage come to an end? Did Chad Nolastname finally alienate the quarterback who helped make him a star? Judging by Carson's interview on Sirius' NFL Network, it looks like Palmer's moving on to the receivers who want to take part in the Bengals' offseason program, OTAs or otherwise.

"It's definitely a new look for the Bengals receiver corps but I couldn't be happier with the guys we've got," Palmer said. "T.J.'s (Houshmandzadeh) gone and Chad's pretty much gone, he hasn't been here, so we've got guys that want those two spots, guys that compete day in and day out, when we're out there on the field, running, conditioning and in the weight room lifting. They're guys that want to take over for those two spots. They look every bit capable of doing what we're going to ask them to do."

Well then. I guess we know where everybody stands -- well, except, with the silent-this-offseason Chad. It's really all or nothing with the silly-named receiver. He's either all over the news or he's as silent as the morning after a fresh snow. Oh well. It's never a true Bengals offseason unless there is some kind of drama.

Hey, at least we know where Chad is.

Too bad he's more worried about making a point than being a good teammate, especially when you consider the changes the receiving group has been through.

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maybe Chad was at the game to ask Kobe how he can lead his team to the playoffs after you alienate them. Kobe did it. Now the fans chant MVP!

by firstPick on May 21, 2009 12:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Him following Kobe...

…makes absolute perfect sense.

by IFChris on May 21, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why....

don’t we just trade him for WHATEVER….a corner, a draft pick, a freaking Rolls Royce for all I care…just get rid of him and give us something. Palmer won’t throw him the ball this year, not even if he was the only wide receiver on the team.

If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't

by trotanoy on May 21, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I would personally love

to see Chad on the bench

It's still a good season if we go 2-14 and beat the Steelers twice.

by Bengals FTW on May 21, 2009 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Chad can go either way IMHO

He is either going to be a big slug on the team, moaning and groaning and being a pest all preseason and then into the season, or, if we’re lucky, he’ll realize his ticket out of Cincy is to man up, work hard and be a team player.

Why we kept him and let TJ go still baffles me.

by UpStateMike on May 21, 2009 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What does IMHO mean?

by JohnCockToastin on May 22, 2009 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

In my humble opinion

If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't

by trotanoy on May 22, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't understand Mike's infatuation with this clown

If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't

by trotanoy on May 21, 2009 2:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I mean Mike Brown not UpStateMike

If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't

by trotanoy on May 21, 2009 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL Thanks Bro

by UpStateMike on May 22, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I had commented on a previous post that I wouldn’t be surprised if we started the season with Chad as the 2nd or 3rd best WR just in the X postion behind either Henry, Simpson, or both. This looks like it becoming a reality. I’m very pleased that the days of Chad and Housh barking at Carson on the sideline is over. Carson can now be the leader of this team. Why Chad is still on this team is beyond me. With Housh gone, there is not one person left in that locker room who can stand to look at him. Perhaps Marvin and Mike are waiting until Hard Knocks starts up so they can cut him on cable TV and humiliate the sh*t out of him. How great would that be?

by smoormandiddy on May 21, 2009 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

snicker… I like that idea. But unless the cap goes up again I wouldn’t bet on it.

by FriarBob on May 21, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good for Carson

The god of human civilization steps up the leadership role. You have to believe that Johnson saw this. Think it will motivate him?

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by Kirkendall on May 21, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately...

…no, I don’t think it will.

by IFChris on May 21, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

prediction: If Carson is healthy, and plays the whole season, Chad will lead the Bengals in receiving, and be Top 5 in the league.

by R.F. Mehl on May 21, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I could see that.

Palmer could be trying to pull Johnson’s strings to get him back in Cincinnati.

Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.

by Kirkendall on May 21, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree. we all know carson is more intelligent than johnson and this kind of pushes him to either show up or look bad. last time i checked he still pretends like he cares about the fans, so it puts him in a tough spot.

by brandone on May 21, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The thing about that is...

…if Johnson’s unhappy about being in Cincy, it’ll show on the field — at least, that’s what he’s shown so far.

by IFChris on May 21, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Get him out!

If Carson, the 100 million dollar man, your starting QB is raving about all the talent they have then why not listen and get rid of him. Carson is the guy who throws the ball. If he thinks he can get the ball to the guys that are here right now, Brown should listen. Coles is capable. I believe Henry is ready and so does carson. Simpson and Caldwel will get better with playing time. We also have a couple other young guys who can learn being the fifth WR. Why not trade him for a CB who can be our third. carson has spoken and if he thinks we can get by with the guys we have lets get rid of him. I wouldnt be surprised if they see how he is in june then trade him if he does not fit in.

by BigJungle on May 21, 2009 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

At some point, Chad will realize that he is cutting off his nose to spite his face. Say what you will about Mike Brown but, it’s about time someone stood up to one of the premadonas that place themselves above the team. This team has moved on without him. From both points, it’s all about Chad now. If he gets with the program, he increases his trade value. If he doesn’t, he’ll soon be out of the league. I’m a bit curious about the lack of team interest in his absence. MB supposedly promised to explore a trade if Chad conformed last year and Chad did. Now he’s a no show and a no comment. The bengals have moved on and don’t seem to mind. Chad is working on his body and keeping his mouth shut. Could there still be a deal in the works????

by BamaBengal on May 22, 2009 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs