Ocho Selfish

It's silly to lay the Monday disaster at the feet of one of the best players on the team. Chad Johnson was hardly the reason the Bengals lost by 3 TDs at home. But it is disappointing, after all these years, to see that Chad has not grown up. What was with the head-holding after he nearly scored? He helped the team with a great effort on that play. Shouldnt that be enough? Not for 85. He didnt score on national TV.

Come on.

Then the end of the 1st half. He and CP get crossed up on a crucial interception. Chad gives it to Carson coming off the field, on the bench and heading off the field at halftime. Had to be at least 5 minutes. ESPN caught it all. Cameraman follows the pair off the field. A. Whitworth tries to block the cameraman's view. Chad keeps jawing.

What's the word here? Unprofessional? Immature? Selfish? Embarrassing? Yes, four times.

Palmer, being Palmer, took all the blame after the game. He deserved none. I wouldnt swear to this, but as the camera zoomed in on the duo as they walked off at halftime, I thought I saw Palmer say, "You f---d up, man.''

That's putting it mildly. Look, I like Chad. I did a book with him. I know how excited he gets when the spotlight shines. Part of his exuberance/frustration occurs when he thinks he should be doing more to help the team win. But you'd think after all this time, he'd channel it in more productive directions than showing up his QB in prime time.