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[quote][b]Marvin to Chad: Sit out[/b]
Team turns down trade offer from Washington for receiver
BY MARK CURNUTTE | MCURNUTTE@ENQUIRER.COM

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis, in a pre-draft news conference this morning, said the Bengals had not received any trade offers for Chad Johnson, then reversed course and said the team did receive an offer from the Redskins but turned it down.

And when asked if Johnson’s threat to not to play would affect the team’s draft plans, Lewis said it wouldn't, and added that Johnson should be prepared to sit out the season.

[color="#00FF00"]"I think he has made it clear he’s not going to play, and that’s what I’ve been aware of since the end of last season. I think it’s time to do what you say you’re going to do, and we’ll move forward.[/color]

[color="#00FF00"]"He has a contract through 2011. He stated, without an opportunity to go to another team with a new contract he wasn’t going to play. I think he’s a man of his word, and says he’s not going to play, so don’t play."[/color]

In its report of the Redskins' trade offer - a first round pick in this year's draft and a third rounder next year - ESPN said the 2009 pick could elevate to a first if Johnson were to hit performance incentives with Washington.

"Errant," is how Lewis initially described the report of the trade offer. "I don’t think Mike Brown received a call."

Another question and answer went like this:

Reporter: "Have you received any trade offers for Chad (Johnson)?"

Lewis: "No."

After the press conference, however, Lewis was quoted in an updated ESPN story as saying: "Once I actually read what was reported, I have to be truthful and say that the story is accurate. Unfortunately, I didn't read it until after our press conference."

Citing souces, the initial ESPN story said: "The Redskins offered their first-round pick, No. 21 overall, and a conditional third-rounder in 2009 that could escalate to a first rounder if Johnson and the Redskins hit certain performance levels, the sources said."

ESPN also reported that two other NFC East teams -- the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles -- were told Johnson was unavailable in a trade.

After the second ESPN report, Bengals public relations director Jack Brennan implied that Lewis answered the way he did because the initial question mistakenly characterized the report as being two first-round picks, giving the following statement to The Enquirer:

"A questioner (at the press conference) said ESPN had reported a Redskins trade offer of two first-round picks. Coach Lewis denied such an offer had been made.

"But ESPN, in fact, did not report an offer of two first-round picks. Coach Lewis later confirmed that the ESPN story, as actually written, was accurate.

"Marvin told the Redskins that we were not interested trading Chad."

Drew Rosenhaus, Johnson's agent, has not returned a phone message from The Enquirer seeking comment on the day's news of Washington's trade offer.

The Bengals would take an $8.03 million salary cap hit if they traded or released Johnson before June 1. After June 1, the Bengals could spread the salary cap hit into 2009.[/quote]

I still love me some Marvin too. Doesn't seem like there are many of us left, but I'm still thrilled to have him in Cincy.

[quote name='KangarWhoDey' post='655418' date='Apr 22 2008, 06:57 PM']I still love me some Marvin too. Doesn't seem like there are many of us left, but I'm still thrilled to have him in Cincy.[/quote]




x2, I couldn't possibly agree anymore

[quote name='sigshoota' post='655434' date='Apr 22 2008, 08:21 PM']x2, I couldn't possibly agree anymore[/quote]
X3

[quote name='WhoDeyThink' post='655435' date='Apr 22 2008, 07:23 PM']X3[/quote]


x4

[quote name='sigshoota' post='655434' date='Apr 22 2008, 08:21 PM']x2, I couldn't possibly agree anymore[/quote]

x5

In Marvin I trust! Glad he isn't budging on this.

I'm still with Marvin, he will get this turned around.

Chad: Coach Marvin, I wanna go outside of Cincinnati and play with TO
Marvin: Bad Chad! Go to your room your grounded.

Funny. Chads like a small child.

[quote name='Farbeyonddriven' post='655439' date='Apr 22 2008, 07:26 PM']x5

In Marvin I trust! Glad he isn't budging on this.[/quote]


X6

[quote name='Farbeyonddriven' post='655439' date='Apr 22 2008, 07:26 PM']x5

In Marvin I trust! Glad he isn't budging on this.[/quote]



x6



Im loving his new found "attitude". Bring on the draft! Bring on the season!!

Watching and listening to the various ESPN sports announcers saying Marvin and the Bengals are doing the wrong thing by not trading Chad and listening to them basically say, "We are the old Bengals," don't get me upset like it use to get me upset.

Marvin is doing the right thing with Chad. How refreshing to hear Marvin tell Chad to back-up his talk and walk the walk. In Marvin I Trust. That was an awesome reply to Chad's temper fits. I cannot wait to hear what Chad says to Marvin's comments about quitting!

[quote name='Rick' post='655453' date='Apr 22 2008, 07:39 PM']Watching and listening to the various ESPN sports announcers saying Marvin and the Bengals are doing the wrong thing by not trading Chad and listening to them basically say, "We are the old Bengals," don't get me upset like it use to get me upset.

Marvin is doing the right thing with Chad. How refreshing to hear Marvin tell Chad to back-up his talk and walk the walk. In Marvin I Trust. That was an awesome reply to Chad's temper fits. I cannot wait to hear what Chad says to Marvin's comments about quitting![/quote]

I am really liking Marvin to. Thats why we need Chad gone tomorrow. Change the sentiment and he can turn this into a new world order.

Marvin is truly blowing things up.

[quote name='Rick' post='655453' date='Apr 22 2008, 08:39 PM']Watching and listening to the various ESPN sports announcers saying Marvin and the Bengals are doing the wrong thing by not trading Chad and listening to them basically say, "We are the old Bengals," don't get me upset like it use to get me upset.

Marvin is doing the right thing with Chad. How refreshing to hear Marvin tell Chad to back-up his talk and walk the walk. In Marvin I Trust. That was an awesome reply to Chad's temper fits. I cannot wait to hear what Chad says to Marvin's comments about quitting![/quote]
They (espn) just need something to talk about.

I love Marvin, but I also realize that he doesn't completely hold the raines of the team. MB will always have the final say (unfortunetly for the fans)

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nikkas, count me in on the marvin boat baby
now thats how you get a dog that barks to shut the fuck up

I found Marvin lying to the media about the trade proposal interesting. He straight up lied. He knew about that shit, he just didn't want to admit it until he was confronted with irrefutable evidence.

[quote name='Bunghole' post='655474' date='Apr 22 2008, 09:04 PM']I found Marvin lying to the media about the trade proposal interesting. He straight up lied. He knew about that shit, he just didn't want to admit it until he was confronted with irrefutable evidence.[/quote]


it was a white lie
black jesus is never wrong lol

[quote name='Bunghole' post='655474' date='Apr 22 2008, 09:04 PM']I found Marvin lying to the media about the trade proposal interesting. He straight up lied. He knew about that shit, he just didn't want to admit it until he was confronted with irrefutable evidence.[/quote]
I didn't hear it. What chu talkin bout bunghole

[quote name='KangarWhoDey' post='655418' date='Apr 22 2008, 06:57 PM']I still love me some Marvin too. Doesn't seem like there are many of us left, but I'm still thrilled to have him in Cincy.[/quote]
i love Marvin too. The bashers are idiots.

[quote name='Bunghole' post='655474' date='Apr 22 2008, 08:04 PM']I found Marvin lying to the media about the trade proposal interesting. He straight up lied. He knew about that shit, he just didn't want to admit it until he was confronted with irrefutable evidence.[/quote]
it fuels fire to chad bitching doesnt it if chad knows about the offers?

I am digging Marv right now, Chad is acting like a little kid, I dont have kids but when I cried and bitched my dad didnt fold like a cheap suit and give me whatever I wanted.

Chad is under contract and an employee of the bengals, if he doesnt like it dont come to work and dont get paid. The only diference with our jobs is we can quit and try to get a new job, Chad cant.

On NFL Live Mark Schelerth (sp) agrees all the way with Marvin. He just called Chad a pechalant child and said Marvin has grounded chad like a little kid. At some point chad will come out of his room and ask Marvin if he is allowed to play with the other boys.

I get the sense Marv has a totally different attitude and its kinda badass. He is real serious about the O-line and D-line and pounding on people first and getting away from the spread/finess air attack.

I dont think Chad is untradeable but why take the first deal on the Tuesday before the draft? Wait it out and see if the skins fork over 2 1st rounders or something better. You always have to listen.

I still think when push comes to shove Chad will hold out until Sept and when those checks arent rolling in and he finally realizes he aint going anywhere he will show up, play nice, and produce.

Just wanted to add that I agree with everyone here. There have been other players do this to their team but I have never heard another coach respond like that. I think it is EXACTLY the stance the players needed and wanted to see.

[quote name='Bunghole' post='655474' date='Apr 22 2008, 08:04 PM']I found Marvin lying to the media about the trade proposal interesting. He straight up lied. He knew about that shit, he just didn't want to admit it until he was confronted with irrefutable evidence.[/quote]


it was a partial lie. He lied about there being no trade offers, but Chick (surprise surprise) mentioned the specifics of the trade wrong, which is why Marvin said Mortenson was "errant" with his report. Chick stated it as Washington was offering 2 first rounders, which isn't true.

off topic...

Please tell me rosendouche isnt Ellis' agent.

I don't really understand why a NFL coach would create a bigger distraction for his team. Chad does not want to play here. Why not trade him? The Benglas play in the harderst division in the NFL. More distractions is just what they need! rotflmao!!

How would you like it if someone told you. "You have no choice. You have to work here. You can't quit!! You can't go work anywhere else."

The NFL owners have no loyality to their players. A player can be cut for any reason at any time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!