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Chad Johnson to Redskins in secret deal
By Anthony Brown | April 1st, 2008
Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown made known to agent Drew Rosenhaus that he was relenting on a possible trade for wide receiver Chad Johnson. Brown finally lost all patience with Johnson and his antics and would like to be rid of a headache.
That was all Rosenhaus needed to approach Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder about trading for Johnson. Rosenhaus and Johnson met Snyder in a cocktail bar at the NFL owner’s meeting in Palm Beach, Fla. But, Snyder deferred to new executive vice president Vinny Cerrato who now makes all personnel calls for the team.
According to sources who wish to remain anonymous because they are not authorized to speak for the teams, Cerrato balked at Johnson’s price tag but relented with Rosenhaus’ offer to structure a back end loaded deal that would protect the Redskins’ salary cap position in 2008 and ‘09, but could guarantee Johnson over $10 million per year starting in 2010 when the salary cap will go away with the voided Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The teams have a handshake agreement on the deal, but will not announce it until draft day, April 26. The Bengals, who have the ninth pick in the first round, will receive the Redskins’ first and fourth round draft pick.
This story was written on April 1.
PeetyPa wrote:Is this for real ?
PeetyPa wrote:Is this for real ?
num1skinsfan wrote:Well what's the ole saying "where there's smoke, there's usually some fire".
yupchagee wrote:num1skinsfan wrote:Well what's the ole saying "where there's smoke, there's usually some fire".
Where there's smoke there is usually a smoke making machine.
rick301 wrote:Here's the text:Chad Johnson to Redskins in secret deal
By Anthony Brown | April 1st, 2008
Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown made known to agent Drew Rosenhaus that he was relenting on a possible trade for wide receiver Chad Johnson. Brown finally lost all patience with Johnson and his antics and would like to be rid of a headache.
That was all Rosenhaus needed to approach Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder about trading for Johnson. Rosenhaus and Johnson met Snyder in a cocktail bar at the NFL owner’s meeting in Palm Beach, Fla. But, Snyder deferred to new executive vice president Vinny Cerrato who now makes all personnel calls for the team.
According to sources who wish to remain anonymous because they are not authorized to speak for the teams, Cerrato balked at Johnson’s price tag but relented with Rosenhaus’ offer to structure a back end loaded deal that would protect the Redskins’ salary cap position in 2008 and ‘09, but could guarantee Johnson over $10 million per year starting in 2010 when the salary cap will go away with the voided Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The teams have a handshake agreement on the deal, but will not announce it until draft day, April 26. The Bengals, who have the ninth pick in the first round, will receive the Redskins’ first and fourth round draft pick.
This story was written on April 1.
http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins/2008/04/01/chad-johnson-to-redskins-in-secret-deal/
That last line in the article is the give away.
GSPODS wrote:PeetyPa wrote:Is this for real ?
Yes, yes it is.
Lewis is the Chris Matthews in the Bengals' Hardball approach to Johnson. On Tuesday he continued to reach out and help him ("I'm willing to take the bullets again," he said) but he wondered about Johnson's image and if he was serious about getting traded or quitting.
"We've been dealing with this inside for over a year and we'll be prepared to move on," Lewis said. "He has a contract through 2011. If he plays NFL football it will be in Cincinnati, or he has to do what he says and that's retire. That would be a shame. We'll do everything we can to help him out of this and try to restore his image.
"Unfortunately Chad put himself in that situation. A lot of people who really had an affection for him fan-wise and people around the league see him in a different light and that's unfortunate. Some of the things he's gone on record and said one way or the other he's going to have to deal with them one way or the other. ... He's said he's probably going to sit out. I think you've got to own up and do it. Hopefully he'll do what Kobe Bryant did this year. He had a very accomplished season (after his trade demands). The Cincinnati Bengals hold the cards through the 2011 season."
SkinsFreak wrote:Chris Mortensen just reported on ESPN that these trade offers are not accurate. Mort said that Snyder has been in talks with Cincy at the owners meetings here in Florida. Mort said the Skins have offered a 1st and 3rd this year and our 1st round pick in 2009. So that's two 1st rounders and a 3rd for Chad. Mort also said Cincy's FO is now seriously considering the offer, regardless of the recent comments made by Lewis.
Gnome wrote:People who play April Fools jokes are idiots. It's nothing more the screwing with people maliciously and getting away with it because it's 'okay'. Tools. And shame on any media who participate and sucker punch readers/viewers who trust them for fair, honest, news. I don't know who came up with April Fools - Tyler Durden?
hahah niiiice......Hooligan wrote:Apparently the deal is done ESPN: Redskins and Bengals agree to terms over Chad Johnson
Hooligan wrote:Apparently the deal is done ESPN: Redskins and Bengals agree to terms over Chad Johnson
Countertrey wrote:Gnome wrote:People who play April Fools jokes are idiots. It's nothing more the screwing with people maliciously and getting away with it because it's 'okay'. Tools. And shame on any media who participate and sucker punch readers/viewers who trust them for fair, honest, news. I don't know who came up with April Fools - Tyler Durden?
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VetSkinsFan wrote:Countertrey wrote:Gnome wrote:People who play April Fools jokes are idiots. It's nothing more the screwing with people maliciously and getting away with it because it's 'okay'. Tools. And shame on any media who participate and sucker punch readers/viewers who trust them for fair, honest, news. I don't know who came up with April Fools - Tyler Durden?
Someone seems a tad sensitive... I wonder why. Run out and order your Ocho cinco in B & G before you figured it out????
Get grumpy when you bite, do you?
