Miami Dolphins WR Chad Johnson impresses coach, others at training camp – NFL News
It has been about a week at training camp and Miami Dolphins’ new wide receiver Chad Johnson has proved why he is a six-time Pro Bowl receiver – but only if his last year at the New England Patriots, which stands against his performance in rest of the pro
career, is taken out of the record book.
Chad spoke to mediamen for the first time at training camp on Wednesday and shown himself to be a witty and cheekily funny in talk while remaining as sharp and agile in the workout as ever before.
He said:
"Why? Because I'm good. I'm really good. The odds have been stacked against me since 1978. I had a bad year. Finally. I handled my business for a decade straight. I took a bullet, worked this offseason, I'm here, still working. I'll be back to normal."
The WR was signed by the Dolphins off the free agency within four days to his release by the Patriots – where he spent the worst season of his career in 2011. The player nevertheless said to be already over with that bad form, returning as a better player.
He has won praise from coach Joe Philbin and others. The coach said of him:
"This guy likes football a lot. He comes up to our meetings sometimes and just wants to hang around. He's a little bit of a gym rat in that regard, which is good. You like players that like the game and he wants to know. He's not afraid of being coached."
At the time of his signing the Dolphins were criticised over the choice they had made, but as promised by Chad himself his performance so far has proven his selection by the team was a right decision.
The receiver has already shown he is going to be a great excitement to watch. It is not just his stepped up game but his remarks on a range of issues, which he throws out every now and then. The Dolphins have great expectations from him this season.
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