Chad "OchoCinco" Johnson to the Lions?

[Rich]

I know a lot of people are hoping he fails to validate the level of play in the league.

I don't think it validates the CFL when an ex-NFLer fails. Just the opposite. When Ricky Williams "failed" the critics blamed lousy CFL offenses, lousy Argo coaching and lousy CFL O-Linemen who couldn't block a grandmother.

But if Chad Quatre-Vingt Cinq succeeds, and his main message is how good CFL players are, that would do a lot more to validate the CFL IMHO.

[Wobbler]

Chad Quatre-Vingt Cinq

Very nice.

I agree with most of what you said, but you're putting words in CQVC's mouth; he could just as easily succeed and "announce" that CFL DBs are a joke. I'm not really worried either way. It seems unlikely that the league's reputation will change but the extra attention is welcome.

[Rich]

Very nice.

I agree with most of you said, but you're putting words in CQVC's mouth; he could just easily succeed and "announce" that CFL DBs are a joke.

Apparently he made some comments after the minicamp, no less, about how tough the competition was. Once a crowdpleaser, always a crowdpleaser.

[jerrym]

Watch what happens with Brandon Whittaker...if he is the odd man out in the Montreal backfield, he could reunite with Milanovich since Chadwick Kackert will start the campaign injured.

If Whittaker is the odd man out and he's is not too damaged from previous injuries, it would certainly be worthwhile for the Argos to take a look at him if he becomes available (admittedly a lot of ifs).

[LLB997]

I don't think it validates the CFL when an ex-NFLer fails. Just the opposite. When Ricky Williams "failed" the critics blamed lousy CFL offenses, lousy Argo coaching and lousy CFL O-Linemen who couldn't block a grandmother.

But if Chad Quatre-Vingt Cinq succeeds, and his main message is how good CFL players are, that would do a lot more to validate the CFL IMHO.

CFL validated itself years ago. The naysayers will remain naysayers at the end of the day. Would not even worry bout it. I wish him to do well as i would any of the many ex NFLers who find there way to the worlds best football league.

[AngeloV]

Validate may have been a poor choice of words on my part. I just know that there are a lot of CFL fans that like to see ex-NFLers come up here and fail.

[Argo]

Apparently he made some comments after the minicamp, no less, about how tough the competition was. Once a crowdpleaser, always a crowdpleaser.

Every CFL player should remember to be something of a crowd pleaser and not a bridge burner.

Chad looked as though he could make a significant contribution to the Als offence. Clearly he can still play at a high level... if his body hold ups over the course of the season.

[294life]

ochocinco is cleared to play. he was in attendance at the habs game last night and seemed to have to brought them good luck.

[ArgoRavi]

ochocinco is cleared to play. he was in attendance at the habs game last night and seemed to have to brought them good luck.

He has been tweeting about his experiences in Quebec. PK Subban has given him a warm welcome as well.

[ArgoRavi]

Here is a nice feature on CNN about Chad Johnson: http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/vi...hnson.cnn.html

[ArgoRavi]

Chad Johnson is starting to get some heat in Montreal after only four catches through the first third of the season: http://www.montrealgazette.com/sport...521/story.html

[1argoholic]

Keep him in the lineup!!! Hope he has four more catches by the end of the year. hahaha!!! Hopefully Montreal continues it's slide. Nice to see them crap it for a change. See if the fans still come out.

[Argo]

I don't think it validates the CFL when an ex-NFLer fails. Just the opposite. When Ricky Williams "failed" the critics blamed lousy CFL offenses, lousy Argo coaching and lousy CFL O-Linemen who couldn't block a grandmother.

But if Chad Quatre-Vingt Cinq succeeds, and his main message is how good CFL players are, that would do a lot more to validate the CFL IMHO.

R. Williams played behind one of the worst O-lines that I have ever seen. He actually run the ball rather well, given that he had no support. Finally, he had to contend with a freak injury. R. Williams was a very talented running back and, AFAIK, a likeable fellow.

[Argo]

Chad Johnson is starting to get some heat in Montreal after only four catches through the first third of the season: http://www.montrealgazette.com/sport...521/story.html

All of the Montreal receivers are having a terrible season. They - including Chad Johnson - didn't all suddenly become no-talents, but they're part of a genuine cluster-f-iasco. Hopefully, the mess is resolved in a timely manner: it reflects poorly upon a league that is already experiencing too many substandard games.

[AngeloV]

R. Williams played behind one of the worst O-lines that I have ever seen. He actually run the ball rather well, given that he had no support. Finally, he had to contend with a freak injury. R. Williams was a very talented running back and, AFAIK, a likeable fellow.

Funny, I never thought Ricky Williams failed. I thought given the way he was used, he actually played quite well. The team failed, not Williams.

[AngeloV]

BTW, I love this tweet from former Argo P.K. Sam yesterday:

My first 6cfl games =39 catches 499yds 3TDs Chad Johnson's first 6= 4catches 78yds 1TD. Just saying lol

— P.K. Sam (@Gatorkiller2003) August 5, 2014