Houshmanzada

[bce086]

[url="http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/17/let-the-houshmandzadeh-speculation-begin/"]http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/17/let-the-ho...culation-begin/[/url] (Adam Schefter)

Bengals chose to franchise their kicker, Shane Graham instead of TJ.

It likely will be with one of six wide receiver-needy teams: the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins or Philadelphia Eagles

Plz dont come to Baltimore... Plz.

[ravensgirlx88]

You seriously don't want TJ? I wouldn't mind him at all. I'm sure we can offer him a decent deal. I know he's up there in age but he's a sure handed WR.

[theFRANCHISE]

I'll take T.J., especially since he'd probably be willing to come for cheaper than his market value, given how many losing seasons he's had to endure in his career. That's not to say he'll come cheap, but as pretty much the top WR free agent available, he might take a small pay cut to come to Baltimore to rub it in the face of his old team, sort of like what Willie Anderson did.

Plus, if Willie Anderson stays with the team, having a former Bengals teammate around would help the cause.

With that said, I won't immediately embrace him like I would Chad Johnson, though. I personally have no issues with Chad Johnson; T.J.'s temper tantrum during certain games is what has bothered me about him. Other than that, I'm indifferent towards him as a player.

[neepo13]

I am thinking Philly is his destination. Either them or he goes back to Cali- OAK, SAN, or SD. I dont see Tenn. throwing any cash around in FA with Kerry Collins and Haynesworth up for free agency. I am also pretty sure they want to get a long term deal with Finnagen done if they havent already. And I doubt Parcells throws around any money in Free Agency.

[neepo13]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' post='155034' date='Feb 17 2009, 07:49 PM']I'll take T.J., especially since he'd probably be willing to come for cheaper than his market value, given how many losing seasons he's had to endure in his career. That's not to say he'll come cheap, but as pretty much the top WR free agent available, he might take a small pay cut to come to Baltimore to rub it in the face of his old team, sort of like what Willie Anderson did.

Plus, if Willie Anderson stays with the team, having a former Bengals teammate around would help the cause.

With that said, I won't immediately embrace him like I would Chad Johnson, though. I personally have no issues with Chad Johnson; [b]T.J.'s temper tantrum during certain games is what has bothered me about him.[/b] Other than that, I'm indifferent towards him as a player.[/quote]

So, you'd take a guy who is so big of a distractions that its impossible to sum his antics into one word over a guy who's showing passion for the game and has showed loyalty to the Bengals organization. He's sick of losing in Cinci and yet I can never remember him trashing the organization, holding out for more money, quitting on his team or publicly saying that he didnt want to be there. If a little temper tantrum is a big enough character flaw to not want him here, then I think Ngata, Scott, Reed or Suggs (I cant remember which one pushed the ref vs Detriot) and Rolle all need to get their walking papers. Because all of them are guilty of letting their emotions get the best of them.

CJ ,in my opinion, is right behind T.O. in guys thats you absolutely do not want in your locker room.

[pick-ups]

Philly could sure use him.

He`s already expressed that if Phillys interested in him than he too is interested in them.

He also said that McNabb is one of the top QBs in the league and would love to catch passes from him.

[bce086]

[quote name='ravensgirlx88' post='155023' date='Feb 17 2009, 07:27 PM']You seriously don't want TJ? I wouldn't mind him at all. I'm sure we can offer him a decent deal. I know he's up there in age but he's a sure handed WR.[/quote]


IMO, TJ will come at the same price as Chad. Chad in my book is a much better receiver, and what we need. Yes he is getting up there in age, but he is what we need for that last super bowl shot before we lose Lewis (assuming he stays...)

TJ is too similar to both Mason and Clayton and too old.

And everyone is always talking about Chad's attitude.... WHY is it that we all overlook TJ's temper tantrums???

[bce086]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' post='155034' date='Feb 17 2009, 07:49 PM']With that said, I won't immediately embrace him like I would Chad Johnson, though. I personally have no issues with Chad Johnson; T.J.'s temper tantrum during certain games is what has bothered me about him.[/quote]


Oops, sorry Fran, didnt even see this 1st time I read through. I agree 100%.

[Purple Punishment]

T.J. would only be a temporary fix. He wants to goto Philly anyway.

[ZIBBY28]

IMO, Chad is an undeniably better WR than TJ..

Chad has been constantly double teamed since the day he was born. This opens up a lot of holes for TJ.. especially in the redzone. If he came to Baltimore, he wouldnt have this luxury because he would be our #1. Im not saying he wouldnt be good, but he thrives in Cinci's offense. I dont think he's worth the money, but again, that is IMO.