Could Birds have interest in Chad Johnson?
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Could Birds have interest in Chad Johnson?
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
Quick little nugget before we call it a night here at MTC.
ESPN's Michael Smith said on NFL Live tonight that he's hearing the Eagles have interest in Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson.
Rather than paraphrase what Smith is reporting, here's exactly what he said so you can decide for yourself whether this is just a rumor or something more.
"I am hearing there is interest in Chad Johnson," Smith said. "Now there's been some back and forth as to whether or not he is officially on the market. I think everybody in Cincinnati has signed off on moving Chad Johnson except for owner Mike Brown. The Eagles could be in the picture. They have two first-round picks. They need a receiver."
Note: It was brought to my attention that I could have been clearer with the above quote. Smith was asked a direct question about the Eagles when he said, "I am hearing there is interest in Chad Johnson." So in my interpretation, he was directly talking about the Birds, not just saying there was general interest around the league in Johnson.
The other name Smith threw out there was Bills offensive tackle Jason Peters.
Our beat guys have mentioned Peters' name in the past, and according to Smith, the Eagles have "engaged in serious discussions" with the Bills about him. Per Smith, those talks could heat up again as the draft approaches.
Remember, Smith reported earlier this offseason that Donovan McNabb had met with Eagles management and wanted to see what weapons the Eagles would add before looking at a contract extension.
Stay tuned to philly.com to see if the Johnson rumors can be either confirmed or refuted.
And we will of course be back bright and early Wednesday morning with more.
Comments (94)
Now that's news, but I wouldn't give a 1st round pick for Chad either. I very confident that the Eagles are going 2 do good this season with the receiving corps they have. I would rather spend a pick in someone who is going to help me in the future (Moreno, Pett,).— tonygreeneagle5- True. I would love to see them make a trade and move up, taking Crabtree. Admittedly wishful thinking at best. But the game is so often decided by the line, can't blame them for taking care of that. I miss Jon Runyan already.— hallux
- True. I would love to see them make a trade and move up, taking Crabtree. Admittedly wishful thinking at best. But the game is so often decided by the line, can't blame them for taking care of that. I miss Jon Runyan already.— hallux
I look forward to the Eagles selecting Michael Oher and Moreno in the 1st round. AR will suprise us this draft.-johnnyu- I say go for Chad. He is still better than what we have and is a true legit #1 with the right QB throwing at him. It always comes down to what we are willing to offer which is usally not much. AR has only suprised me in the draft in a very bad way, by not picking anyone that anyone else would have picked in the spot. Crabtree will be gone in the top 6 or 7 and we dont have one chance of moving up that high with the two low 1st round picks. Then there is always "nickles" Banner that will not let us pick a high round skill position.— #1WRneeded
- Michael Smith has zero proof the Eagles are interested in Ocho Cinco. Like everyone else, he brings up the Birds because they have two first round picks. These reporters don't know squat which is why they use the word "could" in everything they write or say.— StopThePanic
- Leave ocho whatever in Cincy...too old and not an upgrade..— merlinknghts
- How about Chad Johnson AND Pettigrew with the other first round pick? Then trade up (With some of the 5th round picks?) early in the 2nd round and take a running back there? Johnson, DeSean Jackson, Kevin Curtis and Pettigrew playing with Westbrook? Might be an explosive offense.— drjimmy
- Age + Ocho-tude = damaged goods. If cincy wants to move him, we can get him for much less than a 1st round pick. Remember what we paid for TO when he talked his way out of San Fran? I say do it. Take a chance, but don't overpay when you don't have to.— dragoon6
- If the Eagles trade for any WR, they'll trade for Boldin or Edwards before Johnson. Johnson is a major diva and a headcase. It's very unlikely that the Eagles will take a WR or TE in the first round. All you have to do is look at Reid's draft history to see what positions he values. He's not going to spend a 1st round pick on a blocking TE. He's not going to draft a rookie WR in the 1st round when he's got Jackson, Curtis, Brown and Avant. Regardless of the personal feelings of fans, Curtis is productive when healthy and had over 1,000 yards two seasons ago. Reid likes him. Reid also likes Avant a lot as a slot receiver. Again, I know a lot of fans don't like Reggie Brown, and with LJ gone he's moved up the totem pole of dislike, but the guy is young and he's got the talent to be a solid #2 receiver. He's gotten side-tracked with injuries combined with some inconsistency but Reid still likes him and that's all that counts. So I think Reid truthfully believes he's ok at WR but he'd take a game-changer like Boldin if he could get him. He's not going to spend a first-round pick on a WR unless they trade for Jason Peters. I think that's the most likely trade option. Trade one of the first-rounders in a deal for Peters and use the other first-rounder on a RB (hopefully Moreno). If they can't get Peters, they'll use the other 1st rounder on a tackle. If they can get Peters, then they might be willing to take a WR in the first-round.— JimG
- Isn't this the same time and age we went and got T.O.? And what happen that year we got him? Super Bowl? I hope they get 85, maybe he can help D-Jack improve his game. A game that already has great quailities!— sheek2109
- Peters, for the 28th pick and Herremans?— sheek2109
- Forget Ocho Stinko! If they go get Peters that would be more reasonable than trying for an aging WR. We have more than enough WRs right now. No, they aren't #1's but with them ALL healthy, they are more than able to hold down the WR position. An OT is more importnat for McWhiner's safety and health throughout this year! I wouldn't hold much to what Mike Smith says. He's just another talking head who no doubt heard something from some other talking head and figured that he would put it out nationally. Stop sweatin' Eagles fans. Let's just hold on to see what the FO does. So far, they have disappointed us. Think they'll do it again? Yup!
- If the Eagles got Chad, they still wouldn't have a big physical wide receiver who can go get the ball. That's what they've been lacking since Mike Quick.— Voytas
- Johnson would be nice, but this is just Smith's speculation.— rwright611
Comment removed.- "He's gotten side-tracked with injuries combined with some inconsistency but Reid still likes him and that's all that counts." It seems to me that his progress was hurt every time that McNabb got injured.— Warhound
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- Chad is not what they need, Bouldin is.— dapmman
- Another T.O.? No thanks.— EaglesFanInStPete
- Boldin or Edwards, Jason Peters and a huge Monster DE. Fillin with position picks and Let's go it is not rocket science.— CommonSense4Philly
- I don't think you give up a first round draft pick for a aging WR who can be potential distraction to your ball club. I know he and Donovan are close friends but in modern day sports that mean nothing when it comes to egos. Now a 2nd rounder for Chad might be worth the headache.— Tejayanie
- there is no receiver that plays for the Bengals named Chad Johnson. he legally changed his last name, however stupid it may sound, to Ocho Cinco. being a "reporter" you might want to get your facts straight.— fab5phily
- Seriously? You people actually think there is a chance of the Eagles getting a legit number 1 receiver? Where have you been for the past ten years? There is a better chance the Flyers will trade for a receiver before the Eagles do.— AreaMan
- When will the Reid saga be Over ???? We need a coach that know how to get good players.
Freakin New England got Moss for almost nothing. I would not trade a first round for him. 3rd and one of those 5th round picks. How about Reggie Brown!- drjimmy, I like the way you are thinking.
- T.O was not a problem until the Eagles got cheap on him! The man played on one leg in the super bowl and still out played the rest of the bums we had at wideout.
- Ocho Cinco doesn't have much left. I wouldn't give more than a third for him. Jason Peters on the other hand is definitely worth one of our ones. He's better than any tackle we could draft, is still young and will start right away.— padillaflotilla
- Thanks, Sheek. Anyone that is "happy with what we have" is on the same denial medication that Reid and Baskett are clearly crushing up and snorting. Once again: Curtis and D. Jax are good reeivers but it is going to take an already PROVEN stand-out to make them GREAT secondary receivers with Donovan. The Birds have a lot of young talent on the line, McNabb is in his early thirties, as will be Westbrook, and they need another T.O. THIS YEAR! Crabtree will not get them to the Super Bowl his rookie year, defenses are not going to worry about him and change their game plan; and THAT is what is needed, a guy who frightens coordinators. Bottom line.— elektrika
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- The last thing the Eagles need is a Horses A** like Chad Johnson. Now, Peters is very interesting, let's see where that goes.— craig123
- Eagles should focus on Boldin. Use those picks and either trade up for Crabtree or trade with Arizona and get Boldin— kegsters
- Eagles:WR::Flyers:goalie::Titanic:iceberg...Every great tragedy involves a character flaw that will not be addressed until it is too late.— Joe Funk
- Dont trade a 1st round pick for chad johnson.— PhillyFan693
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- When have the Eagles ever done anything exciting in the draft? Fat Boy will stick to what he thinks he knows best, draft a lineman in the first round. One on offense and one on defense between eating Big Mac's in the War Room.— The Marco Islander
- eagles are not getting boldin b/c he'll cost too much if he's even available. Ocho cinco will come much much cheaper and therefore this report is probably true given donovan's relationship with him. They will spend for Peters though. I wouldn't mind ocho and peters, think that makes them a better team.— ag
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- Didnt they learn their lesson with that scumbag T.O.?.....do not trade any 1st rounders for this loser...— craigaroo74
- merlinknghts, Chad not an upgrade? Are you kidding? You think Kevin Curtis and Reggie Brown are better than Chad Johnson? You need to lay off the drugs, man.— springfieldzoo
- Chad has never got in any off the field trouble and he's been playing for a joke of a franchise his whole career. I'd want to leave there too. Bring him to Philly and he'll be all smiles.— springfieldzoo
- The O line should be their priority this off season. They have an aging QB who will need protection to be effective with the receivers they have. I would give up one of their 1st rd picks and maybe a couple of their 5th for this guy. He's a stud who will be around for the next 5 years. And I'd address TE before signing Johnson.— chasing history
- attitude is not on a wish list by andy reid or joe banner...and more money is definitly not as far as joe is concerned......this is more smoke....... they have far more important needs (defensive ends, safety, offensive tackles, running back) than an ego.....— nuggett
- Johnson would not be "nice" He is old at 31 and his production is way down. He cannot get out of his own way anymore, let alone get off the line. We need a receiver like Boldin. He can Get off the line. He is Big and strong. If you spend a number 1 for a WR, make it a number 1 not an ocho.— PEFF
- Boldin, Braylon, Ocho....blah blah blah...we all know the eagles aren't making any moves. They will trade the 2 first rounders for 10 5th round picks or some b.s. like that.— ahjii
- we all want Chad Johnson. But u know it will not happen. i will not get my hopes.— eisfresh
- No to Peters. Even Bills fans think he's a Diva. Lots of money... little protection.— BigLadd
- Trade for Ocho nutcase with a first round pick then flip him to move up in the draft!— thephan
- This is great! These blogs get y'all all excited about nothing and y'all bite. HARD! Keep up the good posts. Folks that think Bolder or Stinko are coming here are in the clouds. Talk about drinking the Green Kool-Aid..........hah!
- johnson would be the exact opposite then the TO addition. McNabb- instead of being chased and screamed at along the sidelines- "Ocho the clown" and "bozo McSmiley" would be kissing each other up and thinking of new ideas to use their sharpie's during celebrations.— jwatson
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- Chad is damaged goods that we may can get for a better price than Boldin. Peters is a stud LT that would be worth giving up a #1 for I hope they can pull both off. If they do Joe Banner would be exec of the year. Okay maybee not.— WVEagle
- First of all, for all you shortsighted small minded sport fans out there, for the past three years Chad Johnson, has lived the life of luxury with the Bengals, he's been underused so much, it was probably like a vacation for him, sooo dont compare ages with T.O... Secondly, he's an experienced veteran WR with speed and good hands that could be maximized by any professional NFL team, with decent counterparts, such as the Eagles.. and provide mentorship for Jackson and possibly a rookie WR gotten in the draft, thirdly he's personal friends of McNabb which makes a great combination, could be gotten for less than a 1st rounder.. cause he's been unhappy in Cincy, and needs to be set free... he easily has 2-3 years of productivity left in him... sure Boldin will be pricey.. but consider this... get Chad for a few years, two first round selections.. possibly a WR further down, and figure a way to get Peters... and the Eagles would process one of the finest off-season tradings ever.— Pa Bryon
- Stephen A. Smith knows squat, he has no sources, just a parrot of "Old News"...he lost his show and nows subs for sick commentators while acting like he is connected...what a farce he is....here's one for you SAS....Breaking News.....Eagles this morning traded verteran QB Donovan McNabb to Detroit for their 2nd round pick (33rd overall)....Said Eagle insiders,,,"A fitting final resting place, being sent to the worst team in football, Philly finally has the monkey off their back"....now that is a story!— SkipinWV
- I don't want Ocho unless it's for a Randy Moss price like a 4th or two 5's, otherwise I'm not interested. Too much baggage and is a possible cancer in the locker room like TO. He's not worth it unless is real cheap! I don't want to lose a number 1 for Peters,even though I think he will help, but how about 2 5's and a 6 this year a number 1 next year?— frustrated 22
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- lets see so far Boldin, Edwards & now Chad Johnson- this is just the local media getting the fan's hopes high for a big letdown. Face it--the Eagles will not deal their draft picks for a WR-so getting all hyped up about something that won't happen will just spread your venom. I could see them going after Peters though. OL & DL-thats where the Eagles are willing to deal.
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- With the way Edwards drops passes, he'd fit right in next to Reggie Brown!— RichieAllen64
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- I agree completely with the comments and draft speculations by 'JimG' Andy will attend to the meat and potatoes of his offense FIRST in this off-season. He has already fixed up Right OT, while keeping options available within the team and with the draft, or possible trade, for Left OT. Money says that he gets the best RB available with the first pick, assuming it has not been dealt away. If it (or they) have been dealt, it means either Boldin or Jason Peters will join the club. My hope is Peters, and a GOOD RB will be wearing Midnight Green next year. That would leave them with two positions that really need an upgrade..........Fullback (Yeah, I know....but I don't think he is a FULLBACK, he's an all-around type) and A badly needed BLOCKING type TE. If by some miracle or other all this comes to pass, I'd start thinking about the temperature on parade day. If they only cover two of those needs, I think Wild-Card. If none of it gets done, it's time for Andy to step down.— TBear
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- Yeah who we getting Chad Johnson or Ocho Cinco...By the numbers i want Chad Johnson.He did not post good numbers under the name Ocho Cinco.We just got over a premodanna wide out in a man I ll call Ocho Uno is it safe yet to get another one.I mean for the first time I saw a team united together last post season since the super bowl.Keep it safe and move up in the draft and grab Crabtree.A physical wide out hungry to show that his ankle surgery isnt going to slow him down— reggleston38
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- JimG - good post.
Can anybody blame COC for wanting to leave Cincy? They just signed Tank Johnson ferchrisakes. They never learn. If we can get him on the cheap draft pick-wise I'm OK with it but not at the cost of a 1st, 2nd or 3rd. If he's a pal of DM I'm for it even more. I don't think AR will go through the draft without making an attempt to finally get DM some weapons. They definitely have to get a RB in the first since they haven't addressed that position at all in FA [other than Weaver]and I could live with Peters or Pettigrew with the other 1st. Add COC and we're much improved so long as he flies right.— tpizza- Comment removed.
- Peters.....McCoy/Moreno/...Braylon Edwards also keeps him away from G-Men...and please...Pat White...a rare character guy and real winner— oldBird
- I think most are missing the point here, I think this is a calculated move by the Mcnabb camp to plant his wishlist when he KNOWS the team won't make a move for any of these wr's, and when 85 is traded to the skins, boldin is traded to the gmen, and bray Edwards traded to the Cowboys. Mcnabb then can officialy ask for his outright release or trade as no weapons were achieved.— Onlineps2beast
Trade Lurie's house for Peters. Sign Ocho but put a sanity clause in his contract. There'd be no stopping us. Nice tan Sheil.— Richard Saunders- Comment removed.
- Yo Dierte and 5isaking....jux cuz i donts yak lik u, donts means I donts bleed green lik u. You beer drink slobs in your wife beater tee shirts. You got blisters on your butts from sitting on your two step stoops. Now enuf with the stereotypes....I was an eagle fan when you were in diapers and have held season tickets since 1962....I travel 450 miles to go to games....what do you do take a subway?....once a fan always a fan no matter where you live....and being a fan does not mean being a drone of cult worshipping that prays to a fat over paid nonperforming QB...nuf said— SkipinWV
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- Chad can be had for a 4th round pick. Let's not forget that he's 31 years old, disgruntled, and coming off a poor season and injuries. The Eagles should have drafted Chad instead of Freddie Mitchell! Signing Peters would definitely be a great move!!!— Philly Dom
- I say do it yesterday. Chad can be had on the cheap just like the Eagles like it.— jbiggy
- JimG share some more of your opinions. You sound very knowledgeable about the game.— aden
- The Eagles have needed for five years a punishing running back. Moreno is okay but Wells is bigger ! A big back will allow us to use Westbrook more as a receiver ... we will be much better than with Chad Johnson.— Gringo4
- name 2 iggles receivers better than Chad Johnson? When some of these posters wake up and realize they cant, then maybe they will see its a move worth looking into seriously— ctowm
- i think boldin will be wearing midnight green this year.........just a hunch!!— zenroc24
- A 1st round pick for Chad Johnson ?? Your nuts.. he's another whack job like T.O. For Jason Peters ? Maybe Peters and a 2nd round for one of our first's.. Sit tight. Big Andy is no dummy. He'll figure out a way to get much better up front.— MJPD345
- they definitely need to add weapons after letting Ocho Tre go to New England...— theglue
- Chad Johnson would be a disaster. We would be much better suited with Braylon Edwards. Kevin Curtis doesent have it anymore, there is an interesting article at BirdsDaily.com that outlines his production trends— craigsmith33
- Ahhh, there is nothing like the drivel that comes out of the 24 hour news industry. Why do we even entertain these ideas? These reporters are only packaging hearsay that stems from fan desires. I don’t think the media is trying to be deceptive it is just their stupidity is equal to our gulliblity.— MasterOFunk
- receiver is not our #1 or #2 need— FREDRO
- Theglue needs to stop sniffing glue....Greg Lewis was/is the WORSE receiver EVER!
- 28th and Herremans seems a bit much for Peters. I would rather see Peters here than CJ. TO was/is a much better wide receiver than johnson, so don't be making those comparisons. Johnson would probably be terrible for DeSean's development.— HotSauce31
- As team president, Banner has proven to rather want to make money then win championships, as he is behind the lose of many free agents such as Brian Dawkins, Troy Vincent, Bobby Taylor, Duce Staley, Tra Thomas, Brian Mitchell, Derrick Burgess, and Jeff Garcia. - Wikipedia When wiki actually rips someone you know it's bad. No way the Eagles reach out to get someone like Chad.— Gigs1777
- Oh Hell to the No on Ocho....Besides all that the Eagles front office is scared of these characters with an edge. This is not a priority. Maybe in the second round. Peters would seal the deal and this should be worked out ASAP!!! Worth a 1st Rounder— jazzyg50
- IF THE BIRDS GO FOR OCHO-CINCO, PLEASE PLEASE, DON'T WASTE A #1 FOR HIM. I LIKE CJ, BUT TO LOSE A POTENTIAL #1 FOR HIM?.WE NEED YOUTH TALENT TO BETTER THE TEAM NOW.BUT IF U CAN SWING A DEAL,KEEP OUR #1'S..GO FOR IT.— t_darb_56
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