Chad Johnson

Almost everyone that knows me knows that I love Boston Sports and pretty much hate sports from any other city in the world. This is mostly true, but there is a part of me that likes other players from other teams because of the way they play on the field or off. Names come to mind, like Jerome Bettis he is an upstanding guy does a lot of work for charity he just seems like an all around nice guy. Then there are the athletes I just can't stand despite what they do on the field of play, ex: Terrell Owens, Randy Moss, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Kobe Bryant etc. One guy I do have a weird liking to is Chad Johnson of the Cincinnati Bengals.

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of number 85 is his checklists, over excessive touchdown celebrations, his gold teeth, or his overall cocky personality. Saying that is what I hate about guys like Randy Moss and Terrell Owens, but I don't hate Chad Johnson, come to think of it he is probably my favorite player that isn't from New England. His overall cocky attitude is masked by the way he approaches it, he has fun with his job, likes talking to anyone who will listen plus he is one hell of a football player. He already has over 1,000 receiving yards with 7 touchdowns to go along with them. He’s been to pro bowls, and from the way he presents himself to the media he loves every moment of it. Some might be turned off by stunts like proposing to a cheerleader, or putting the football with the end zone pylon. Even with these shenanigans, he doesn't take himself seriously and that is always refreshing in a league where teams like the Patriots are few and far between. So Chad Johnson, if you're reading this...never change.