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Chad Johnson's Bengals Draft Regret: 'Wish Marvin Told Me'
11 Aug
Summary
- Johnson wished the Bengals had informed him before trading him.
- He would have accepted a lesser role behind A.J. Green.
- Green had five straight 1,000-yard seasons and seven Pro Bowls.
Former Bengals star wide receiver Chad Johnson recently shared his thoughts on the team's decision to trade him and draft A.J. Green in 2011. Johnson expressed a desire for former coach Marvin Lewis to have communicated the trade to him directly.
Johnson stated he would have willingly accepted a secondary role had he known the Bengals intended to draft Green, acknowledging his own performance decline in his final three seasons. He emphasized his decade-long commitment to the team and willingness to mentor the incoming star.
Despite Johnson's sentiments, the Bengals proceeded with drafting Green, who became a highly successful receiver. Green achieved five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and earned seven Pro Bowl selections during his tenure with Cincinnati. Both Johnson and Green are considered legends of the Bengals organization.
Johnson's career with the Bengals spanned ten seasons, from 2001 to 2010, where he recorded 751 receptions for 10,783 yards and 66 touchdowns. Green played nine seasons for the Bengals before concluding his career with the Arizona Cardinals.
