Bengals WR Johnson reportedly changes name

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Bengals WR Johnson reportedly changes name

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CINCINNATI (AP)—Maybe receiver Chad Johnson can go by the name that his head coach hates.

The Cincinnati Bengals receiver has legally changed his name to Chad Javon Ocho Cinco in Broward County, Fla., a switch that became official this week, according to several media reports. Johnson, who lives in Miami, didnt return a message left on his cell phone Friday night.

“Its something I dont think anyone has ever done before,” he told the teams Web site. “Have I ever had a reason for why I do what I do? Im having fun.”

Two years ago, Johnson gave himself the moniker—a reference in Spanish to his No. 85—and put it on the back of his uniform before a game. Quarterback Carson Palmer ripped it off before the kickoff. After the season, coach Marvin Lewis—who dislikes Johnsons attention-getting stunts—referred to the receiver as “Ocho Psycho.”

Bengals spokesman Jack Brennan said the Bengals had no comment on the matter.

Johnson has been a concern for the Bengals this season. He unsuccessfully lobbied for a trade in the offseason, threatening to sit out if he didnt get his way. When the Bengals refused, he relented and showed up for minicamp, but complained that his right ankle was bothering him.

He had bone spurs removed from the ankle and was limited at the start of training camp. In the second preseason game, he landed awkwardly and temporarily dislocated his left shoulder. Johnson is wearing a harness and expects to play in the season opener against Baltimore.

[spain5702]

It doesnt matter what he calls himself. December 14, 2008, Shawn Springs, Carlos Roger and Fred Smoot will have everybody saying Chad who????????

[worldwide]

“ Originally Posted by spain5702 ”

It doesnt matter what he calls himself. December 14, 2008, Shawn Springs, Carlos Roger and Fred Smoot will have everybody saying Chad who????????

By that time it won't matter they'll both be headed to 5-11

[spain5702]

You may want to flip that. The skins WILL be no worse that 10-6. You can bet on that!!!!!

[worldwide]

“ Originally Posted by spain5702 ”

You may want to flip that. The skins WILL be no worse that 10-6. You can bet on that!!!!!

Albeit I am a Cowboy I may be a lil biased, but lets face facts they have a new coach, new system, old O-line, shady lookin D = 5-11.

[nsxracir]

Just curious....but how are you a NATS fan AND a cowboys fan???

[worldwide]

“ Originally Posted by nsxracir ”

Just curious....but how are you a NATS fan AND a cowboys fan???

I'm not a Nats fan, hell I'm not even a Baseball fan, I'm Worldwide and that W stand for my name and the city I'm from. I just Hate the Foreskins for a lot of different reasons. Wizards and Caps are cool. BTW this is my second time posting a 100. Heh.

[nsxracir]

So your from DC but your a cowboys fan...?? hmm..... :sign12:

[worldwide]

“ Originally Posted by nsxracir ”

So your from DC but your a cowboys fan...?? hmm..... :sign12:

Lol! yeah shit happens.

[Evolancer13]

i never liked him so i really dont care...
one word... DUMB@$$