Is Chad a 'Diva'?

[WhoDey93285]

They just had a story on the new brand of wide recievers, calling them the Divas of the NFL. They of course included, Owens, Moss, Horn, Chad, and Keyshawn. But, the more I think about it, I truly don't think Chad is a diva. When they say diva, they mean all about me, all that good stuff. But I truly think Chad is different than all of those other guys. He is much more team oriented. You won't see him hold out in the offseason one year into a seven year deal saying he can't feed his family and threaten to sit out the entire season. You won't find him telling the media he's decided not to talk to his teammates. And you definately won't find him walking off the field before the game's over. I think people misunderstand Chad, and mistake him for a diva. All they see is the flamboyant and over the top celebrations, and the pre-game antics, but I honestly don't think you can call him a diva. Divas are all about 'me' whereas Chad just isn't like that.

[whodey85]

I agree chad is definitly a team player. He's smart.

[The_Next_Big_Thing]

Chad isn't a diva, he is, however, a big mouthed, cocky son of a gun.

BUT, he, unlike the others, backs it up with a team driven, work my butt off attitude.

[Stripes]

Chad is similar to T.O. and Moss in that he is very flashy. He is not however, a "diva." He went out of his way all offseason long to put the Bengals on the map. He said himself that his own individual goal this year is to lead the team to the playoffs.

He's a team player that likes to have a little fun.

[whodey85]

You must agree he's one of the few people who make the game fun.

[WhoDey93285]

It just bothers me that the media makes it seems he is exactly like Moss and Owens when that isn't the case at all. Chad is one of the hardest workers in the league...they need to do a special on Chad titled 'I'm not a Diva', haha.

[buck3y3d]

While not like Moss or Owens, i think Chad is becoming more of a Diva every year. He plays for the team, but he does demand the ball (which i'm not saying is bad), has outrageous celebrations, and i personally believe would hold out if Rosenhause asked him too. If you watched the clip and from what i have read in the past, Chad respects Terrel, believes he's underpaid, and supports his clause. I'm a fan of Chad and love what he brings to the table, but i believe Chad is a diva.

[John Stofa]

How quickly some forget Chad's sideline antics when he feels he isn't getting the ball enough during a game. There are many things I love about Chad, but he definitely deserves to be included in the aforementioned "diva" group. If he wasn't a Bengal I'm guessing he'd be one of the players in the league I don't care much for.

Just my old school opinion.

[icehole3]

Chad is a Diva, Marvin said so himself

[ArmyBengal]

I say yes, but don't look at it in a negative way, based upon his actions up until this point in time. He's loud, talks alot, and celebrates alot, but he's not a distracter to the team. If he holds out and Rosenwhore starts thinking for him, my love will quickly dissipate !!!

WHODEY !!!

[skyline]

Ask me again when the next offseason rolls around...

[oldschooler]

Pretty good article about it from New York Daily News

that has Collinsworth and Boomer in it.

Here is the reporters top 10...

TOP 10 DIVAS

1. Terrell Owens, WR, Eagles

Five-year waiting period will be waived by Diva Hall of Fame.

2. Randy Moss, WR, Raiders

Wonder how Al Davis liked the fake moon?

3. Chad Johnson, WR, Bengals

He's actually a very funny guy.

4. Deion Sanders, CB, Ravens

In his prime-time, an all-time diva.

5. Ricky Williams, RB, Dolphins

Put down the pot and picked up the football.

6. Shaun Alexander, RB, Seahawks

Blamed Mike Holmgren for falling one yard short of tying Curtis Martin for rushing title.

7. Keyshawn Johnson, WR, Cowboys

He literally wrote the book.

8. Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers

Has taken advantage of new celebrity status - will it go to his head?

9. Laveranues Coles, WR, Jets

A $13 million signing bonus couldn't keep him happy in Washington.

10. Jeremy Shockey, TE, Giants

Has a way of drawing attention to himself.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/story/344270p-293946c.html

[John Stofa]

LOL ... I'm glad to see Big Ben already making lists like this.

[redsbengalsbucks]

How quickly some forget Chad's sideline antics when he feels he isn't getting the ball enough during a game. There are many things I love about Chad, but he definitely deserves to be included in the aforementioned "diva" group. If he wasn't a Bengal I'm guessing he'd be one of the players in the league I don't care much for.

Just my old school opinion.

I agree, let's get back to the way Isaac Curtis played the game. Score and act like that is where your suppose to be, not celebrate because you actually made it.

[redsbengalsbucks]

On the other hand though CJ and Kdub do make the game interesting, even if I sometimes wish they wouldn't celebrate so often.

[HairOnFire]

Finally an easy question to answer. Is Chad a diva? Yes. Definately. Anyone who claims that they're not a football player anymore, that they're an entertainer now, is a first-rate diva. In fact, Chad's only saving grace is that his act is frequently rather funny while most diva acts are pretty boring despite the amount of press they receive. But make no mistake about it, he's a diva.

[John Stofa]

I agree, let's get back to the way Isaac Curtis played the game. Score and act like that is where your suppose to be, not celebrate because you actually made it.

Exactly!

[WillisXPress]

Chad Johnson is an entertainer... he's putting on a show... he can get away with it because he's talented....

I enjoy watching CJ's antics where TO makes me angry...Chad does it for the fans,

TO for himself

[John Stofa]

Chad does it for the fans,

TO for himself

I agree Chad isn't nearly as bad as what TO does, and I agree with those who say Chad is funny. But I wish he didn't act like every time he scores is the first time he ever has. Occasional spontaneous celebrations are cool, but choreographing routines is NOT. Just my old school opinion.

[skyline]

Chad does it for the fans,

TO for himself

I agree Chad isn't nearly as bad as what TO does, and I agree with those who say Chad is funny. But I wish he didn't act like every time he scores is the first time he ever has. Occasional spontaneous celebrations are cool, but choreographing routines is NOT. Just my old school opinion.

I definitely prefer the old school ways myself. Growing up and playing sports my dad always taught me to act like I've been there before. I've always looked up to those kinds of players...

Still, I understand some people just have different personalities and like to have a little fun. I have no problem with that. I'll never prefer it, but I can learn to live with it and even laugh a little from time to time.

As long as it doesn't cross that invisible line. Owens and Moss have stepped over it far too many times for my liking.

[HairOnFire]

Here's a gut buster for the old schoolers amongst us.

I remember Ike Curtis took some flak for his over the shoulder spike of the ball because it was a choreographed signature move. Yup, the thinking then was along the lines of Curtis being a bit of a show off by doing the same simple thing over and over. But I think Ike proved it didn't have to be an outrageous move to be memorable. All it had to be was unique.

Now think of Billy "White Shoes" Johnson. Or think of Merton Hanks. At the mere mention of their names the image of their signature move pops right into your head. Granted, in the example of Hanks things had gotten so outrageous that your head may want to pop off when you think of his signature move. But Curtis manged to get the same level of recognition with a simple backwards flip of the ball over his shoulder. Nice.

Sadly, it's now become a game of how can an athlete top the last thing that got 'em talking, and for many of us the antics have gotten so silly that they've become almost...(gasp)....boring. Many of the best players in the game have actually become prop comics.

Or if you prefer, pass catching Carrot Tops.

[skyline]

Here's a gut buster for the old schoolers amongst us.

I remember Ike Curtis took some flak for his over the shoulder spike of the ball because it was a choreographed signature move. Yup, the thinking then was along the lines of Curtis being a bit of a show off by doing the same simple thing over and over. But I think Ike proved it didn't have to be an outrageous move to be memorable. All it had to be was unique.

Now think of Billy "White Shoes" Johnson. Or think of Merton Hanks. At the mere mention of their names the image of their signature move pops right into your head. Granted, in the example of Hanks things had gotten so outrageous that your head may want to pop off when you think of his signature move. But Curtis manged to get the same level of recognition with a simple backwards flip of the ball over his shoulder. Nice.

Sadly, it's now become a game of how can an athlete top the last thing that got 'em talking, and for many of us the antics have gotten so silly that they've become almost...(gasp)....boring. Many of the best players in the game have actually become prop comics.

Or if you prefer, pass catching Carrot Tops.

Excellent post.

[Kazkal]

well all I know is chads a Fathead

[derekshank]

Yeah, Yeah... Old schoolers don't like the new NFL. Well, then maybe we should stop paying inner city kids that have never seen a household income of more than $30,000, millions and millions of dollars.

They have inflated egos, because people like us pay outrageous amounts of money to watch them play a game on Sunday's.

It's a social issue, but let's not have a double standard here. If you are going to pay an 18 year old kid like LeBron James 90 mil, lets not expect him to act like a Caucasian 35 year old white collar middle-class American.

I’m not saying I like it anymore than anyone else… I’ve just learned to accept it as the result of the environment we have created of overvaluing the ability to catch a football.

Everyone on here overvalues it, but we are entertained by it… so either stop watching, and stop going to games, or live with it as a social issue that we have created ourselves.

On the flip side of that... the athletes should understand that because we pay these outrageous amounts of money... we own them. They don't get any privacy. If they want it to stop, it is simple. Stop playing, but don't act like a victim because you get your picture taken, and a bunch of kids want your autograph. That is the price you pay to make millions playing football.

[w8th]

Yeah, Yeah... Old schoolers don't like the new NFL. Well, then maybe we should stop paying inner city kids that have never seen a household income of more than $30,000, millions and millions of dollars.

They have inflated egos, because people like us pay outrageous amounts of money to watch them play a game on Sunday's.

It's a social issue, but let's not have a double standard here. If you are going to pay an 18 year old kid like LeBron James 90 mil, lets not expect him to act like a Caucasian 35 year old white collar middle-class American.

And then there is Rudi..... the un-diva....