Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis’ strong comments about WR Chad Johnson at the league meetings this week marked a change in tone for him; he had been known for his measured comments about his talented but volatile star receiver. This time Lewis, who indicated Johnson would have to either play for the Bengals or sit out the ’08 season, took a hard-line approach. The way we hear it, the Bengals’ resentment about Johnson’s public lobbying for a trade has been building for some time.
IF the guy doesn't want to play for you - trade him.