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Chad's shoulder needs surgery, but he says he'll play
> Do you think Chad Johnson will have a good season?
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
CINCINNATI — The Bengals refused to confirm an NFL Network report that wide receiver Chad Johnson has a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder.
Wearing a harness for stability, Johnson claimed Monday, Aug. 25, he needs surgery, but won't get it — that he'll play through the injury and be in the starting lineup at Baltimore on Sept. 7.
"I need surgery, but there's still nothing wrong with me," he said. "I'm not going to have (surgery). For what? I've got a season to play."
Johnson said he spoke with "about 10 guys," including Kellen Winslow II and Donte Stallworth, who endured similar injuries.
"They didn't get surgery," Johnson said. "They played and had successful seasons. I'll be fine."
Injured wideouts Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh (hamstring) haven't worked with quarterback Carson Palmer since the 2007 season finale at Miami.
Johnson said it'll take only "two or three days" to get in sync.
"It's like riding a bike," he said. "Once you get back on it, you can figure it out real fast. When we get back on the field together, we're going to produce. I will be ready to go for the opener. It's going to be exciting. It's going to be a big 'Ocho' day."
Comments
By from brother: check it out cracka
August 29, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this
yo dog, i know i need surgurey, but f dat cracka. i’m playing this season, and i’m gonna play and kick some for steve’s fantasy football team, BigDaddyCrane.
recognize…and keep the camera on me. C. Johnson.
By from brother: check it out cracka
August 29, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this
yo dog, i know i need surgurey, but f dat cracka. i’m playing this season, and i’m gonna play and kick some for steve’s fantasy football team, BigDaddyCrane.
recognize…and keep the camera on me. C. Johnson.
By G.Benne
August 29, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this
before he started to complain,everyone was on the band wagon!now you guys want him traded.well im sorry, he is the best wide out in franchise history with a good complaint!when are we gonna be consistant with winning,good play calling,and no off season problems
By corey kaylor
August 28, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this
for all those hates of c.j. just check how many games he has missed the past couple years, i think it maybe zero, the guy is always hurt, but he plays because he is tough plus he has so much to play for, a great year this year will land him on a great team next year, dolla dolla bills.
By corey kaylor
August 28, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
for all those hates of c.j. just check how many games he has missed the past couple years, i think it maybe zero, the guy is always hurt, but he plays because he is tough plus he has so much to play for, a great year this year will land him on a great team next year, dolla dolla bills.
By greg
August 27, 2008 7:30 PM | Link to this
Cincinnati don’t love you CHAD, the way you love yourself…PLAY FOOTBALL
By G. R.
August 27, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this
Cincinnati does not love you, the way you love yourself Chad, PLAY FOOTBALL
By Joe Knight
August 27, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
this is the drama that is chad johnson, he is making it bigger then it is himself, he is playing for a contract, he likes the attention!
By Rob
August 27, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this
If the Washington deal was real, they should have taken it. The injuries aren’t a fluke and while Chad’s antics are probably not as much of a distraction as some people make out, this is a team that too badly needs affirmative models of mental toughness and focus to afford a lot of peripheral silliness. Of late Johnson has been making a lot of difficult circus catches that expose his body rather than running free and that means getting nicked up. They should have sold high.
By Ron
August 26, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this
Grab Chris Henry with one of your last picks. He doesnt play until wk 5 but if C. Johnson is out by then you could have a 2nd wr putting up some pretty decent numbers.
By David
August 26, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this
Idealism vs Reality Chad. I keep trying to get this through to my wife.
By Derrick
August 26, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
I hope he has a stellar season, BUT I suspect he will get thumped to the turf by someone early in the season and he will be IR.
By robert
August 26, 2008 11:56 AM | Link to this
be careful what you wish for…..chad will ultimately miss the entire season…package him with rudi….and get a grade A wideout…
By Jimmy
August 26, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
It is a manageable injury. Remember that K2 is MUCH stronger/tougher (body types differ). I think Chad can play through it but it won’t be easy. It definitely restricted Kellen and you could see the pain he was in after coming off the ground.
By Deisal
August 26, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this
Yes he is going to be the focused chaos which is Chad Johnson.
By Mike
August 26, 2008 11:20 AM | Link to this
He’s going to be OUCHO CINCO this season.
By daniel
August 26, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this
^Ditto!!!
By Quinn
August 26, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this
For the sake of my fantasy team i certainly hope so!