2008 NFL Discussion Thread

[trashtalkr]

Chad Johnson Officially Changes Last Name to Ocho Cinco

Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates.

The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week. Johnson, who lives in Miami, didn't return a message left on his cell phone Friday night.

"It's something I don't think anyone has ever done before," he told the team's Web site. "Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? I'm having fun."

Two years ago, Johnson gave himself the moniker -- a reference in Spanish to his No. 85 -- and put it on the back of his uniform before a game. Quarterback Carson Palmer ripped it off before the kickoff. After the season, coach Marvin Lewis -- who dislikes Johnson's attention-getting stunts -- referred to the receiver as "Ocho Psycho."

Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said the Bengals had no comment on the matter.

Johnson has been a concern for the Bengals this season. He unsuccessfully lobbied for a trade in the offseason, threatening to sit out if he didn't get his way. When the Bengals refused, he relented and showed up for minicamp, but complained that his right ankle was bothering him.

He had bone spurs removed from the ankle and was limited at the start of training camp. In the second preseason game, he landed awkwardly and temporarily dislocated his left shoulder. Johnson is wearing a harness and expects to play in the season opener against Baltimore.

Source: ESPN

Jeez....just another reason why I don't like CJ...or should I say COC! Just shut up and play the game

[darklighter1]

Boy has lost his mind...no doubt!! :|

[AYHJA]

Even still, you gotta chuckle at this one...LMAO @ Ocho Psycho, cdr...

[darklighter1]

Oh it's definitely funny...just you know.. :?:

[NotFunny]

Quote ESPN:
"Johnson is wearing pink silk panties and bra and expects to choke in the season opener against Baltimore".

[darklighter1]

Report: Tatum Bell is not taking his release well

By MJD

We hear all the time about guys who get traded or released, then vow that whenever they play the team that discarded them, they'll exact revenge.

Tatum Bell is one of those revenge-seeking types, but he was thinking outside the box on this one. The Detroit Lions released him, but he didn't want to wait for an on-field opportunity to take out his frustrations. He's a man of action, and he decided to have his revenge immediately ... by allegedly stealing the luggage of the man brought in to replace him.

Rudi Johnson, whom the Lions signed after he was cut by the Bengals, set his luggage down outside of Matt Millen's office while he met with Millen to discuss his role on the team. Bell happened to walk by, he saw Johnson's luggage, and he treated it like a football that he just dropped. He allegedly picked it up, and took it to the house (of a female acquaintance).

But the Lions have security cameras all over the place, they easily reviewed the footage, and idenitfied Bell.

Rudi Johnson has his luggage back, and is opting not to press charges.

An incident like this probably won't help Bell find employment in the future, but I'm going to go ahead and guess that Bell wasn't thinking long-term when he allegedly decided to pounce on someone else's luggage. Most teams (excluding the Bengals, of course) frown on this sort of behavior. They also frown on running backs who are fumbling machines, which is why Bell was just barely clinging to a roster spot to begin with.

Nice work, Bell. You just tarnished your reputation, became a known thief, and made it borderline impossible for you to get another job in the NFL. Or as a skycap.

Fine work, PFT.

UPDATE: Tatum Bell vehemently claims complete innocence. He acknowledges that he took the bags, but says he believes that they belonged to another Lion who had been recently cut, who had asked Bell to retrieve his bags for him. Bell claims to have stolen nothing.

Rudi Johnson says that, yes, he has his bags back, but that cash and underwear are missing. He does not believe Bell's story.


Let's see jewelry?...nah....watches?....nah...money?..yeah!....shirts?...nah...draws?...oh shit yah!! Quick someone contact the Cincinnati Bengals and let them know there is a thug not under contract with them!

[AYHJA]

Has to be some of the most bizarre shit that I've ever read, truly...Shit like this makes me feel the entire NFL could do stints in prison at the drop of a dime...Stealing luggage..? Unreal...

[darklighter1]

Yeaah it is truly a bizarre story but God is it funny. Stole the money and his underwear. WTF?!?!?! :laff:

[NotFunny]

At last!!! Sunday morning, online, cup of tea and some veggie samosas, just finished the crossword, firing up another bowl of medication, a little tanning action at halftime and..
FUCKING FABULOUS FOOTBALL!!.....life is good, the best time of the year is upon us!......GO RAIDERS!

[darklighter1]

At last!!! Sunday morning, online, cup of tea and some veggie samosas, just finished the crossword, firing up another bowl of medication, a little tanning action at halftime and..
FUCKING FABULOUS FOOTBALL!!.....life is good, the best time of the year is upon us!......GO RAIDERS!

WOW! Sounded like the perfect day...sorry it's spoiled by a Raiders game...nyuk nyuk nyuk..