What do you know? Another OCHO CINCO thread! - Oakland Raiders Forum | Message Board

raiderwood · #1 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 04:51 AM

Listening on The Blitz (SIRIUS 124, I know, another plug) one of the DJ's spoke to Chad Johnson off the air, and the not-so-soft-spoken WR told him "I've got nothing more to say, you know I'm outta here," referring to his status in Cincinatti. When asked where he'd like to go, 85 said "you know I'd love to go to Oakland." Sounds great, so far...

I'll open this up to you guys. First, I would like to have heard it from the horse's mouth, but it's a story, nonetheless. Secondly, am reminded of another pro athlete who demanded a trade and was really down on his team in the preseason. HIs name is Kobe Bryant, who whined and whined last preseason about the Lakers trading Andrew Bynum for Jason Kidd, or "I'm out." Finally, 85's desire to come to Oakland makes me think that, if he's going to be on a bad team, he may as well be paid a lot. All prior reports had Johnson looking to be traded to a contender because he's fed up with losing. Now this.

This makes me think that he's just making noise so Cincinatti's front office listens. But one thing's for sure, this radio station is not Raider radio, it's a bi-partisan nationally syndicated station. So it's not like every team has a rumor about Chad that's been featured on national radio.

If we do end up trading for him, who do we trade? Your thoughts?

**ghosttothepost** · #2 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 05:18 AM

I dunno but I'm still hoping.

**BlackHeart** · #3 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 05:31 AM

If Chad Johnson actually comes out and say "I want to go to Oakland" then Al Davis will be right on the phone believe me

**nor_cal_raider7** · #4 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 08:37 AM

swap picks in the first for Chad?

OK.

**raiderdude06** · #5 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 08:44 AM

If Chad doesn't take much cap space then bring him over, because I still want Nnamdi to be signed.

**YoungLegend** · #6 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 09:59 AM

I didnt hear the interview but the guy hosting the show only quoted him on the "You know im outta here" if he did say Oakland im sure they would of mentioned it.

raider_fan18 · #7 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 10:39 AM

i don't care all i want is aso long term!

**MadtownRaider** · #8 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 10:43 AM

Ah Ha! Trade the first pick in our draft for him.

**or24** · #9 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 11:35 AM

I'll give them the right to Vick when he gets out!

**throwback420** · #10 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 01:16 PM

Do It AL

Chad would be sick in Oakland you know he would.

**Jigeneh** · #11 (**permalink**) 04-07-2008, 02:00 PM

I heard the segment you're referring to. The DJ you're talking about said that he was trying to schedule an interview with Chad, and Chad declined and said those words you posted. He said that there was nothing else to be said and "you know I'm outta here."

As for the playing for Oakland part, the DJ is a Raider fan and said to Chad that he would love it if he was playing WR for Oakland. Chad replied with something like he would love to play for the Raiders, and since other players get traded often enough, he doesn't understand why he can't be traded.

I'm not sure how this would be feasible for Oakland though.