CincyJungle was asked if Chad Johnson is good for the NFL, or a distraction in the league

by Josh Kirkendall on Jun 22, 2009 9:24 PM EDT in Analysis

Every so often people think highly enough of your resident Bengals blogger that they're hoping to bring some class, discussion, and insight on the Bengals. Admittedly, I like messing with the depth chart, thinking about the product that the Bengals will put on the field. I like dealing with contract related news as much as a chain-smoker likes sitting through church.

In the past, yours truly has guest spotted on several "fantastic" national publications -- which is really easy because I'm basically dumbing down a point of you that we discuss ad nauseam. You know. Like Chad Johnson. Or Corey Dillon several years ago (those days were FUN!). We did guest spots after the draft, joined the New York Times and did some super-uncomfortable voicemail thing about our draft pick with Shutdown Corner. Some of our writers did quick interviews with media outlets in the days before the draft.

This weekend, the Washington Post asked us to opine Chad Johnson. The topic was easy. Is Chad Johnson good for the NFL? Is Johnson refreshing to the sport, or a distraction to the league? My point was simple. He has his moments of distractions and his moments of good-natured entertainment. However, to lift him above the distractions of other wide receivers in the league that drink and drive and shoot firearms in clubs? I don't think so. But he's not without his own distractions. For sure.

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Granted Chad has made us all want to pull our hair out at times but

I think with the exception of last year he has not been a cancer in the clubhouse. WR’s like TO and Moss (before he went to the patriots) are far bigger distractions because their brand of narcissism is coming from an angry and hostile place.

Chad’s brand narcissism is more childlike and entertaining. He’s kind of like a jester, you can’t take him seriously enough to get extremely angry at him. Now if he can just get back into Pro Bowl form…..

by CincyMike56 on Jun 22, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions

9ers fan for life but love the input from all around

Sorry we beat you in SB twice btw lol. Sorry couldn’t help myself. I love Chad he’s an entertainer and plays at a high level. He’s a pain in the ass but so are most WR’s in the league. He’s does great things on the field.

Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.

by maveric_87 on Jun 22, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions

I think Chad is absolutely good for the league. He says some really stupid stuff, but to my knowledge he has NEVER thrown a teammate under the bus. To compare him to idiots like Terrell Owens or Pacman Jones is not only wrong, it’s obscene. Chad’s antics are all in fun, never done out of hate.

People seem to think that he’s gone downhill, just because he had one bad season in which the o-line was in shambles and Carson wasn’t playing due to injury. There’s no question that CJ could have played better last year, he should have played better, but it wouldn’t have made much difference. Going into a new season with Palmer back at QB is a whole new slate.

by indesignkat on Jun 23, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions

Wow wait a minute

Chad and TO are in the same boat and it’s not obscene don’t be rediculous. They both play 100% even while upset about whatever. Both stay clean from trouble with the law. Both are loud mouth idiots but both are great for the league.

Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.

by maveric_87 on Jun 24, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions