OT: Chad Johnson hit and post game press conference...(videos) - Page 4 - New England Patriots Forums

SWelker · 09-21-2006, 11:56 AM

Wow he was really out of it in that interview.. Chad Johnson is fun to watch, but some things that he says I bet he wants back, which might be this week vs Joey Porter.. haha.

***T-ShirtDynasty*** · 09-21-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CTPatsFan

It looked like a shoulder pad hit. What was the 'illegal' part? I've only seen the hit a few times on youtube and the resolution isn't so great, but I didn't really see anything that just didn't look like a wicked ha'd hit. Is this just yet another part of the Indianapolization of the NFL?

That's what I was thinking, but couldn't be sure on the YouTube video. Aparently the NFL agrees, no fines for this hit.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2596441

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ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported there will be no fine stemming from Russell's hit on Johnson as it was determined that Russell did not lead with his helmet.

Oh... and..

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Johnson said he has no hard feelings over the hit, which he described as a clean shot.

"I mean, it's the first time I've been hit in six years of playing the game," Johnson said. "It's about time someone's gotten a lick."

dhamz · 09-21-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanBruschi54

His team WAS winning. WAS being the key word. Your telling me you wouldnt be furious after the game? Johnson was beating his man all day long he had a legitamate gripe about getting the ball to him more.

He wasn't furious after the game because they lost. He was furious at halftime. He was furious because he didn't get enough passes in the first half. The Bengals had a 17-14 lead at the time. Once again his team is ahead in the playoffs and he is fighting with his position coach because #85 hasn't gotten his love. And you think he is all about his team and teammates?

It wasn't about the offense struggling because they weren't. They rang up over 200 yards and 17 points and scored on 3 of their 4 possesions. They had a 17 play 7 minute TD drive in the middle of the 2nd quarter. They were doing this against one of the best defenses in football. The offense was playing great football at that point. To say that scoring on 75% of their possesions with any QB, nevermind their back-up QB is cause for a locker room tirade is just ridiculous.

I wonder if he'd have been so upset if he had 8 catches at the half but they were losing?