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Ex-Bengals sound off on Chad
CINCINNATI — Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson has demanded a trade, but the Bengals aren't giving in. They rejected the Washington Redskins' offer of a first-round draft choice this year and a third-rounder in 2009 that could turn into a No. 1 pick if Johnson reaches certain performance levels.
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Former Bengals weigh in
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Chick Ludwig of the Dayton Daily News caught up with four former Cincinnati Bengals yesterday to get their take on trading "Ocho Cinco.” Interestingly enough, it was split right down the middle. Check it out here.

Questioning Hobson's Logic on Chad Johnson
Cincy Jungle — ... So the bigger risk is whether you keep Chad and he sits, using up a roster spot and losing your opportunity at the best deal that could have already passed by, or you dump the trash and risk the unprovens. Speaking of Fulcher, he had this to say about Chad: ...

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zonersports.com 4/24/2008 — Chad for Brian? Ocho Cinco for Cinco Cuatro? A local sports yakker was asking who you would rather have right now on your team. I think it's intriguing. And before you freak out, I know this will never happen. Think of it like a Sam Smith-crazy make em up trade scenario.
CHAD SERIOUS ABOUT NOT SHOWING UP?
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