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Chad Johnson, wide receiver. Johnson, playing for his career after a miserable season in New England in 2011, has always been as good an act as he is a football player. He showed that again Wednesday with the press, showing off black fingernails (from his friendship with Gene Simmons of KISS), saying he was going to take his receiver-mates to a strip club on a night off, and volunteering that if he didn't make the Dolphins, he was thinking of going into porn. He said one serious thing that's a fact: "I approach this camp as one having to earn a spot, one having to prove himself again, which I shouldn't have to do, but after last year, I was horrible. I mean 15 catches, come on. I'm working like a rookie again, I'm flying around like a young dude, being detailed, being consistent, working on my one weakness which has always been blocking." There's a starting spot to be won while Brian Hartline rehabs a lower-leg injury, and GM Jeff Ireland and the coaching staff seem inclined to give Johnson every chance to win it. "He's out at practice 15 minutes early every day, strapped up and ready to go,'' said Philbin. "He wants it.'' It's there for the taking.
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How? Clay has been dropping almost everything thrown to him. If you arent beginning to worry about whats going on inside his head, youre just being naive. Actually in readin the post twice, I didnt see where King even offers an opinion of Clay other than the last line. And as far as TC has been going, Clay should hope better days are ahead.

NyPhan23 said:
his opinion of Clay seems a little uninformed.
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Clay also caught a touchdown today... he has been hot and cold. I find it hard to believe his roster spot is in jeopardy and I don't really consider myself naive to think that... it would be naive to write someone off before we've even seen them hit the field, especially without seeing them with our own eyes (have you been to camp?). I haven't seen anyone say anywhere's that he has dropped almost every pass thrown to him and would like to know where you heard that to be honest. He had a bad day... but nowhere's have i heard that he drops almost every pass ... idk maybe I missed something?

Every Clay tweet thus far from what I've seen:

Friday:

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly
Charles Clay caught a TD pass from Matt Moore over Chris Clemons during 11-on-11.

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly
Charles Clay drops Ryan Tannehill's first pass during final 11-on-11 session.

Thursday:

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly
This is the second straight day I've noticed Charles Clay getting some reps with the starters. Not a lot, but some in a single TE set.

Izzy Gould ‏@IzzyGould
Tannehill’s second play appeared to be a fumbled snap recovered by Charles Clay.

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly
Charles Clay still has plenty of work to do when it comes to in-line blocking.

Wednesday:

Adam Beasley ‏@AdamHBeasley
Moore now in on second-team hurry-up with Pruitt, Moore, Wallace, Clay and Miller.

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly
Charles Clay drops a would-be TD pass from Matt Moore, who was a little off. Clay dropped a couple passes today. Very disappointing.

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly
RT @JaimeFdzBr: is Charles Clay experimenting a sophomore slump?» One bad day. But it was BAAAAAD.

Monday:

No Mention

Sunday:

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly
RT @aqua_and_orange: is Egnew the fastest and most athletic TE we have?» No. Charles Clay makes plays regularly.

Omar Kelly ‏@OmarKelly
RT @tomhen36: Do you think Charles Clay can have a breakout year?» I expect him to catch at least 30 passes. He's a mismatch maker.


Saturday:

Armando Salguero ‏@ArmandoSalguero
David Garrard continues to impress. Moves in pocket to avoid the rush and then finds Charles Clay for a 20-yard gain over defender's hands.

Armando Salguero ‏@ArmandoSalguero
Lots. I think Charles Clay is going to be important this year. Gets open. RT @c_vecino: how much action are the TEs getting...team strength?

* Charles Clay looks FAST when catching and running. This guy is going to be lining up all over the field. (Ben Volin's Blog)


 
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God I hate having this Chad johnson on our team. This guy is all about marketing himself. I dont fault us for taking a low budget risk , but in the end i dont see it being worth it. He was invisible last year for pats and that was all on him so hopefully he can regain his form
 
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