CJ Starting Up the Trash Talk Already

[HoosierCat]

And a-waaaaa-yyy we go!

http://pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review...d/s_360114.html

Johnson, the Cincinnati Bengals' brassy and brilliant fifth-year wide receiver, lit up Wednesday when he realized his interviewer was from Pittsburgh.

"Hey, no one up there can cover me," he said, flashing a smile that features eight gold teeth. "Make sure you tell them I said hi before you give them the trash."

Then came the trash, as Johnson issued a direct but somewhat playful challenge to Steelers' cornerbacks Willie Williams and Deshea Townsend and safeties Chris Hope and Troy Polamalu.

"You tell Deshea and what's the other guy's name? Yeah, Willie. You tell them I said it's on. You tell Troy I said I'm gonna run him over. And you tell -- man, who's the free safety? Chris Hope. You tell Hope I'm going to give him all elbows."

[The_Next_Big_Thing]

By the time we play them, this will all be forgotten.

[HairOnFire]

I'd be more impressed if Matt Schobel called out Troy Polamalu, bragging that he was actually going to tackle him if he ever picked off another one of Palmer's passes.

I swear he whiffed four times on THAT play.

[Bobcat Bengal]

I'd be more impressed if Matt Schobel called out Troy Polamalu, bragging that he was actually going to tackle him if he ever picked off another one of Palmer's passes.

I swear he whiffed four times on THAT play.

yeah he did.

its like he wasn't even trying.

[DesperateDerelict]

"You tell Deshea and what's the other guy's name? Yeah, Willie. You tell them I said it's on. You tell Troy I said I'm gonna run him over. And you tell -- man, who's the free safety? Chris Hope. You tell Hope I'm going to give him all elbows."

There are times I wish professional athletes would grow up and, more importantly, Shut The F**k Up! Regardless of the timing, this is guaranteed bulletin board fodder. CJ - can't you remember your pepto bismal disaster and STFU!

[Kirkendall]

By the time we play them, this will all be forgotten.

What? I doubt that BIG TIME. His comments will be posted all over Pittsburgh's locker-room.

I don't mind the talking, its when you talk, and don't back it up (ie. Chad's Pepto package to Cleveland's secondaries) that bothers me. I like the flare, it adds to the rivalry.... (something we need to get back on track).

[BengalByTheBay]

Things you can count on:

death,

taxes,

Chad will always be open,

...so will his mouth.

I remain pleased that his bluster is at least directed the right way, supports the team and its success, and does not yet involve a corporate promotion (ie, he's not yet in regular season form).

[Black'n'Orange]

I love it! Good to see some swagger back in Cincy! Besides it's all in good fun

:player:

[The_Next_Big_Thing]

I'd be more impressed if Matt Schobel called out Troy Polamalu, bragging that he was actually going to tackle him if he ever picked off another one of Palmer's passes.

I swear he whiffed four times on THAT play. 

yeah he did.

its like he wasn't even trying.

And that's why I don't want him on the team. He isn't trying...

[joshh967]

I think his talking is kind of what keeps the team alive. The fact is chad is a star and like every other NFL team, the star knows how to talk a lot. IMO chad is finally reaching that point where he has a team, quarterback, and consistant skill to back up his talk. Most of what he says is all in fun but like said before, he needs to back up what he says.

[joshh967]

On a second note, i found this... http://mboard.steelers.com/fanzone/mboard/news/34387

from the steelers board, a few give chad his props but most are ignorant, blinded by the fluke 15 win season

[Kazkal]

eh seemed like quite abit gave him his props then their was few blind ones....