Dolphins WR Chad Johnson arrested for domestic violence, Cut by Dolphins

[EmpireWF]

Carlos Dansby didnt like the fact they didnt stick by Chad, Here is the audio interview. I agree %100 with what he is saying.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/videoga...angered-by-Chad-Johnson's-release#pl-63833012

What's difficult to understand about zero tolerance?

 

[dave]

I have no problems with the Dolphins cutting him because they don't like his personality or all the attention. I have a problem with them cutting him after his first (alleged) criminal offence without the presumption of innocence.

Frankly, Philbin and the Dolphins' brain trust had to know what they were getting into with Johnson when the signed him. He escaped the Belichick personality prison and was due to go nuts. They had to know that.

But again, innocent until proven guilty. Without that, what are we as a society?

 

[Aso]

I have no problems with the Dolphins cutting him because they don't like his personality or all the attention. I have a problem with them cutting him after his first (alleged) criminal offence without the presumption of innocence.

Frankly, Philbin and the Dolphins' brain trust had to know what they were getting into with Johnson when the signed him. He escaped the Belichick personality prison and was due to go nuts. They had to know that.

But again, innocent until proven guilty. Without that, what are we as a society?

North Korea

 

[EmpireWF]

But again, innocent until proven guilty. Without that, what are we as a society?

This isn't the legal system. He was hired on the basis that if he fucked up in even the slightest of ways, he'd be cut. He did, so he was.

 

[dave]

This isn't the legal system. He was hired on the basis that if he fucked up in even the slightest of ways, he'd be cut. He did, so he was.

But, again, we don't even know if he fucked up in the "slightest of ways."

He got charged, yes, but does that qualify?

 

[EmpireWF]

But, again, we don't even know if he fucked up in the "slightest of ways."

He got charged, yes, but does that qualify?

Yes, getting arrested qualifies.

 

[dave]

Yes, getting arrested qualifies.

I understand your viewpoint, seriously, but many arrests have been made with absolutely no merit. I'm not saying Johnson's is one of those arrests ... but, again, the guy has no criminal past whatsoever. One charge combined with a quirky personality doesn't make someone guilty.

 

[EmpireWF]

I understand your viewpoint, seriously, but many arrests have been made with absolutely no merit. I'm not saying Johnson's is one of those arrests ... but, again, the guy has no criminal past whatsoever. One charge combined with a quirky personality doesn't make someone guilty.

He was cut exactly because of his troubled past (granted no legal woes) and the fact the new coaching staff didn't want to deal with any extra bs (hard knocks notwithstanding). Chad putting himself in a situation where he ends up cuffed and in jail, I'd be surprised if he wasnt cut.

 

[dave]

Honestly Empire, I don't even know why they signed him in the first place. If Philbin wanted a no-name team-first organization, why sign Chad Johnson?

 

[dave]

As an Eagles' fan, it pains me to say this - but look at the Giants. They stay in-house. Other than Lawrence Taylor (who was absolutely worth anything off the field), it's hard to remember a controversial Giant ... or a high-profile free agent they've signed.

 

[EmpireWF]

Honestly Empire, I don't even know why they signed him in the first place. If Philbin wanted a no-name team-first organization, why sign Chad Johnson?

Good point. Assuming he was on board with the signing.

As an Eagles' fan, it pains me to say this - but look at the Giants. They stay in-house. Other than Lawrence Taylor (who was absolutely worth anything off the field), it's hard to remember a controversial Giant ... or a high-profile free agent they've signed.

Plaxico? He turned out to be a great signing even with the shooting.

 

[nwfisch]

I like Chad, I think he's funny, and I think he can play. I hope he gets signed and has a big year.

If you think headbutting women is funny, more power to ya. I don't think its funny.

 

[Aso]

As an Eagles' fan, it pains me to say this - but look at the Giants. They stay in-house. Other than Lawrence Taylor (who was absolutely worth anything off the field), it's hard to remember a controversial Giant ... or a high-profile free agent they've signed.

Does Jeremy Shockey or Plaxico Burress count?

 

[dave]

Does Jeremy Shockey or Plaxico Burress count?

Honestly, forgot about Plaxico ... but his off-field shit happened way after the Super Bowl win - and, seriously, I can't think of the Shockey stuff. Nothing he did ever affected that team in a big way IMO.

 

[Aso]

Honestly, forgot about Plaxico ... but his off-field shit happened way after the Super Bowl win - and, seriously, I can't think of the Shockey stuff. Nothing he did ever affected that team in a big way IMO.

I think his big mouth got in the way of Eli's development. Tiki too. Eli showed he had balls after Tiki left and stepped up to the plate when Shockey left.

 

[dave]

I think his big mouth got in the way of Eli's development. Tiki too. Eli showed he had balls after Tiki left and stepped up to the plate when Shockey left.

I honestly wonder if their crap actually helped Eli.

 

[Aso]

I honestly wonder if their crap actually helped Eli.

After they left I think it did.

 

[f16harm]

I have no problems with the Dolphins cutting him because they don't like his personality or all the attention. I have a problem with them cutting him after his first (alleged) criminal offence without the presumption of innocence.

Frankly, Philbin and the Dolphins' brain trust had to know what they were getting into with Johnson when the signed him. He escaped the Belichick personality prison and was due to go nuts. They had to know that.

But again, innocent until proven guilty. Without that, what are we as a society?

I understand your viewpoint, seriously, but many arrests have been made with absolutely no merit. I'm not saying Johnson's is one of those arrests ... but, again, the guy has no criminal past whatsoever. One charge combined with a quirky personality doesn't make someone guilty.

Chad Johnson has a conviction of domestic battery in 2000 for hitting his GF

 

[Maynard]

he sure does.....

Chad Johnson is no stranger to domestic violence -- TMZ has learned the former NFL star was secretly found guilty of battering a woman in 2000 ... 12 years before he allegedly struck again.

According to court records obtained by TMZ, Johnson was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery in L.A. on February 7, 2000 ... just before he began playing football for Oregon State University.

Sources close to the case tell us the victim was his GF at the time ... and she told police the football star had slapped her in the face after he accused her of cheating on him.

According to court records, Johnson -- 22 years old at the time -- pled no contest ... and the court found him guilty of domestic battery.

Johnson was sentenced to 3 years probation and ordered to serve 45 days in L.A. County Jail. But Johnson struck a deal with the court which allowed him to avoid jail ... as long as he completed 30 days of graffiti removal work with CalTrans. Johnson was also required to complete a 12 month batterer's counseling program and ordered to stay 100 yards away from the victim.

But Johnson didn't complete his probation requirements in a timely manner ... according to court records, he blew off the hard labor AND the dom. violence program for years.

After a judge tacked on an additional 15 days of graffiti removal, Johnson finally completed his legal obligations in 2002 ... when he was a member of the Cincinnati Bengals.

Now, Johnson finds himself in a similar situation ... having been accused of battering a woman once again ... his wife Evelyn Lozada.

Johnson told police he did nothing wrong this time around. He's expected back in court soon to enter his plea.

We called Johnson's lawyer. He had no comment.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Johnson is a lowlife. What a loser.