Despite what the Marvin Lewis says, what the Bengals say, and what we all really want; Chad Johnson will get his wish (and be traded).

Why? The NFL Players Union has castrated the NFL franchises, preventing them from backing up their threats and ultimatums.

Chad Johnson has a signed contract through 2011. Period. That's it. He belongs to the Bengals until 2011.

Why do these players think they are above the TEAM and above the league to demand a trade when they aren't happy with the playing time or money they are getting?

The Bengals are a breath away from being a legitimate Super Bowl contender. They have the offense, and with a few defenseive fixes can be a solid AFC contender.

Johnson needs to sit. The Bengals need to send him home. And the NFL needs to support the decision in order to send the message that the players a part of the league - they don't run the league.

They want teams to pay them big money when it comes time to renegotiate their contracts. They say it is a matter of RESPECT. And they complain about not getting guaranteed contracts, which allow the NFL franchises to cut them whenever they chose with minimal impact on their salary cap. They say that is unfair.

Yet, when it comes time for them to show the NFL franchises who gave them their start in the league the RESPECT they deserve, or to honor the contract they have set in place, they suddenly have a different opinion.

Unfortunately, the NFL Players Union will pressure the league to force the Bengals to trade Johnson (somehow).  Proving again that the teams have no control and the Union has all the control - and again the fans will suffer.

See you next year Chad! I'll make sure to take you off my fantasy draft board.

- Mr Pressbox