Douchebag or Guy with a good sense of humor?

[Jackie-0]

I'm kinda leaning towards douchebaggery.

I can't believe no one has commented on this before, but I did do a search on this before I posted.



Bengals wide receiver changes last name to Ocho Cinco

Associated Press

Updated: August 31, 2008, 12:07 AM ET


CINCINNATI -- Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates.

The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week. Johnson, who lives in Miami, didn't return a message left on his cell phone Friday night.

"It's something I don't think anyone has ever done before," he told the team's Web site. "Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? I'm having fun."

Two years ago, Johnson gave himself the moniker -- a reference in Spanish to his No. 85 -- and put it on the back of his uniform before a game. Quarterback Carson Palmer ripped it off before the kickoff. After the season, coach Marvin Lewis -- who dislikes Johnson's attention-getting stunts -- referred to the receiver as "Ocho Psycho."

Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said the Bengals had no comment on the matter.

Johnson has been a concern for the Bengals this season. He unsuccessfully lobbied for a trade in the offseason, threatening to sit out if he didn't get his way. When the Bengals refused, he relented and showed up for minicamp, but complained that his right ankle was bothering him.

He had bone spurs removed from the ankle and was limited at the start of training camp. In the second preseason game, he landed awkwardly and temporarily dislocated his left shoulder. Johnson is wearing a harness and expects to play in the season opener against Baltimore.

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
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[adrenaline]

he;s a dbag for sure.. However its a pretty good marketing scheme as he gets a cut of jersey sales.

[canu]

D.b.

[koЯnut]

I think Chad is good for the game. He is speaking out against what most fans bitch about in the NFL. The damn game has become far too serious.

I like a guy that can go out, produce, and make me laugh. It reminds me that for some, this is in the end still a game and entertainment. Not just a big business.

He isn't hurting me directly so why the hell should I care if he changes his name? People that get pissed over this stuff need to just lighten up.

[sir_drinkalot]

Self serving DB. I'm sure Goodell hates him too.

[koЯnut]

Originally Posted by sir_drinkalot

Self serving DB. I'm sure Goodell hates him too.

For what reason? He is the least of Goodell's problems. Half the league is still getting arrested while this guy is dancing in the endzone and getting people to watch.

Sounds to me thats exactly what Goodell needs right about now.

[sir_drinkalot]

Sorry Korn, he may as well wear 'he hate me' on his back. I just dont find him funny or amusing. This is the same guy who claims that he can out-swim Michael Phelps. Yup, hilarious. meh

[koЯnut]

His antics are harmless. They might get under the skin of a few people that have goal post up their asses, but he still has always came to play.

I'd much rather have him on my team than a certain guy in Dallas or another guy in N.E. Guys that quit on their team and throw teammates under the bus.

Or the other guys that drive drunk, take drugs, and beat women.

There are far bigger douchebags in the league than Chad.

[CD]

He is a guy that could come into the BOTH and find his home away from home while not getting pussy hurt.

[joerockhead]

I have to go with Korny, so what, it is just an Ego name thing.

Freakin NFL is so damn serious and shit, hell, the Officials get more Airtime then many players!!!


I do not care for the clown, and his ego, but he is not a DB, as he plays his ass off!!!
and can back it up with talent!!!!

if he is a DB, then TO is a DB, as well as Moss and about 88% of the other egotistical players!

[onlyalad]

I think it is funny that he changed his name so he could put it on his jersey and the league said no well really give us lots of money.
http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs...PT02/809100365
Before he can wear a jersey with his new surname emblazoned on the back, he first must buy every "C. Johnson" jersey for sale nationwide. And there are thousands of "C. Johnson" replica jerseys available, with a production cost of about $48 apiece.

"When a player requests a name change or a number change, the player is responsible for that unsold inventory," NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said.

[mstad]

Originally Posted by onlyalad

I think it is funny that he changed his name so he could put it on his jersey and the league said no well really give us lots of money.
http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs...PT02/809100365
Before he can wear a jersey with his new surname emblazoned on the back, he first must buy every "C. Johnson" jersey for sale nationwide. And there are thousands of "C. Johnson" replica jerseys available, with a production cost of about $48 apiece.

"When a player requests a name change or a number change, the player is responsible for that unsold inventory," NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said.

Yeah, he's gonna have to pay an estimated 4.8 million to get his new name on his back this year.



Not gonna happen.

[sir_drinkalot]

Guess he didn't quite think this through now did he? Douchebag

[BackdoorJesus]

Originally Posted by mstad

Yeah, he's gonna have to pay an estimated 4.8 million to get his new name on his back this year.



Not gonna happen.

I dunno - I'd bet a lot of people would be interested in buying an Ocho Cinco jersey even if they weren't fans of Cincinnati...money talks, so you may see Reebok and/or the NFL cutting a deal so as to not miss out on a potential sales opportunity.

[koЯnut]

Originally Posted by BackdoorJesus

I dunno - I'd bet a lot of people would be interested in buying an Ocho Cinco jersey even if they weren't fans of Cincinnati...money talks, so you may see Reebok and/or the NFL cutting a deal so as to not miss out on a potential sales opportunity.

Exactly. Don't think for one second Reebok and the NFL doesn't re-think this.