Chad Johnson: I slept at the stadium for 2 years

Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson shares stories of his dedication to the Cincinnati Bengals and to the game, plus why he told defenders his route before the snap

[@KingDavid6196352909]

He ate, breathed and lived football. That’s why he’s one of the greats! A good recipe for success. It’s unfortunate the antics over shadowed his career

[@lloydkline6946]

It better to sleep at hotel or motel near stadium get something to eat during football season ,, hangout some place etc etc, it like a student sleep in the classroom, I hear coaches do that stuff, but they have to know stuff, even must digest information with sleep

[@Kennyarnold16]

chad and t.o get a bad rep because of the antics, but they stayed in great shape and played their asses off! I hate the way the league black balled those two! hopefully chad gets into the HOF.

[@anthonyjones5677]

+K. dot on everything bro...

[@realrap1238]

+Prime Records rice was no where near a wide receiver that randy was. rice used stickum and had great qbs but randy moss outplayed everybody he was just faster stronger bigger best wr ever but new talent is coming

[@realrap1238]

+Prime Records if you ask me obj is great but I wouldn't get him he doesn't have good character as you seen in Carolina game he was crying and shit but I like guys like decker, Hopkins,Julio, and brown because they don't cry shit as with chad? cmon man at the time he was top 3 randy moss t.o and ocho guys like obj can't start with the like ...too soft no character.

[@greatest599]

+Real Rap no one in the history of the league has had a better start to their career at wide receiver than Odell beckham Jr. and to deny the statement that he is on track to be one of the greatest if he remains the course because of one "bad" game is absurd.

[@devontecaples1993]

+greatest599 bro he's not as good as Randy at all

[@JJWilliams910]

Am I tripping, or does Chad Johnson look identical to Chad Ochocinco?

[@georgehurley2586]

Tyrone Brown hahaha I thought the same thing lol fuck off

[@its_bri3671]

Oml. Lmao

[@jamesturner8586]

Chad johnson is chad ochocinco silly

[@gtimes03]

UF Three calm TF down, jackass. There is absolutely no reason to take this so seriously.

[@nocloutnohoez4061]

Monte Gavin III I was joking brah

[@raulfigueroa588]

For a span of 5-7 years, Chad Johnson was unguardable and probably the most feared receiver during that time. He is certainly underrated in the grand scheme of things, he was just unlucky at times. Bad teams, QB injuries, and off field issues really hurt his case as a hall of famer. He really was better than a LOT of guys in there and that are going to be in HOF. Shame

[@jenrichardson1131]

I love Ocho, that's my dude. I'm a die hard Bengals fan. I still got the all white and black and orange Chad Johnson jersey before he was Ocho. Chad's the best. I have lived in Cincinnati my whole life. Thank you Chad we love you forever

[@gregmartin1757]

This guy was a top reciever in the league during the era he played . deserves to be in the HOF .doesn't get the respect he should because of the antics but they never effected his performance. He obviously truly loved the game and was dedicated to being a great player.

[@sldffas9957]

It is a shame that some will always remember him for the antics because he really was dope...

[@jRock2K2]

That's his fault!

[@andrebailey4169]

Gemini The Great celebrations or not he was still great tho. Tf you talkin bout lmao

[@mnight207]

Right. However, thats his fault

[@fatts2643]

@@andrebailey4169 ppl just get on here and say whatever he was a top 3 wr for like 7 years in a row

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

I mean that's his fault though... He overshadowed his own hard work.

[@thefloridianbadger2594]

"Overshadowed by the antics" So true. He's showing that he's certainly matured

[@zackjoubert5207]

Lol no him talking about how *AMAZING* he was shows just how little he has changed..... if he stayed humble during this interview, that would be change.... celebrating is basically the same thing he just did.

[@ryand4533]

@@zackjoubert5207 FACT!! He wasn’t as good as he thought he was. It’s not like he came into the league and people forgot about Jerry or TO lololol

[@sabi2955]

@@ryand4533 you and Zack are the people who only see Chad the entertainer and not Chad the receiver with 6 consecutive 1,000 yard seasons

[@ryand4533]

@@sabi2955 I’m a Steeler fan I’ve seen a lot of Chad the receiver. Not as great as he thinks he was.

[@sabi2955]

@@ryand4533 I’m a Steelers fan too and I think that chad is just as good as he says he is. He didn’t have a Big Ben or Philip Rivers. There was a point where he was depending on John Kitna of all people to get him the ball

[@miguel111093]

One of my favorite receivers of all time. He was a beast. Gotta admire his confidence.

[@Libunaop]

This dude and Tj Houzemenzadeh were a dope duo

[@PRYVTgomerPYLE]

Amen. If that team had a better defense... They would have challenged for super bowls.

[@KINGRODP]

VERY UNDERRATED DUO

[@rokyericksonroks]

I hate to say it, but you’re right, those two could play ball.

[@DRTY3RD]

Don't forget about Kelley "The Squirrel" Washington... He's the one that kept defenses honest about Chad and TJ.

[@Youpeeipay]

Chris Henry R.I.P. never to be forgotten !!

[@hernandezvaquero58]

he looks Like Floyd maywheather and dmx put together

[@Dan-iz7qz]

More like Tyrese Gibson and Floyd Mayweather

[@stefangrujic3352]

Hector Hernandez bruh

[@stefangrujic3352]

Hector Hernandez reported as spam smh lmao

[@sheepdavis]

he doesn't have the unstable crackhead vibe about him like DMX does

[@rarykpark]

i gotta agree with op hector but kinda also a dave chapelle mixed in there too

[@Top10Tibbz]

the Bengals should have retired his jersey

[@yasharmj1717]

Christian Adams bengals are pathetic, they really should have

[@jaccpot]

Hes respected enough that players wont wear it

[@StickyE]

_DeSean Jackson __#Jaccpot__ __#0ne0fone__ __#1hunna_ Lier...just looked it up and dude named Tyler Eifert wears #85

[@jaccpot]

StickyE oh shit 😂

[@rfc1579]

StickyE thats fucced up lol

[@therealshawnp]

Chad was a dawg! Literally couldnt be held, route running was impeccable, hands great. Cbs nightmare.

[@chuckfarlie6133]

This man had the confidence to back up his ability. #ChadOchoCinco

[@Kolegate]

He would be an awesome wide-receivers coach. I don't think any team will touch him tough because of his off-the-field past issues, but from what I've seen of him on Instagram with how he coaches his daughter in track and how he talks about the game of football, I really think he'd make a good coach on the pro or college level. He'd have so much to teach the young kids.

[@loneravenue432]

+Los Lobos better off coaching college, get paid more and athletes are more wlling to listen

[@KeithCarey33]

I think he intends on learning from Hue Jackson next season. It would be a wise career move.

[@Kolegate]

I forgot I made this comment back in April. I guess it kinda makes me look smart now sense the Browns did hire him later to be a mentor, lol. But yea, I think he'll learn a lot from Hue. Hue seems to have things under control and I bet he asked for Chad's input before they decided to release Josh Gordon.

[@almightysosa3007]

He has by far the best footwork out of any receiver in recent memory except for maybe Antonio brown, but yeah he's got a lot to teach the younger generation

[@hammersbaseball11]

Almighty Sosa300 Yeah and even then I just think AB has more speed. Chads footwork is unmatched. He left people in the dust back when you could rough receivers up, now you can't touch anybody. Dude came an era too early...wouldve been a legend nowadays

[@johnnydangerous8067]

What I will never forget about chad Johnson is when he was on hard knocks and my man chad drives into a McDonald’s drive thru and orders all types of fast food, then they cut to him in the gym working out. That was priceless. It just shows how hard he actually worked to get into tip top shape.

[@Angela-po7cr]

i love it when his plays are slowed down and Chad Johnson has all his plays calculated and wise and fast, i feel like a cheer leading cheering him on when the narrator tells how it went down, so fine, i love his moves and quick thinking in Cincinnati Bengals Receiver, its so exciting, great Job Chad, you move quick and very great team mate, i miss you

[@brainlapses]

I respect Chad he was a great player and seems humble OFF the field lol

[@hammersbaseball11]

Justin Andrew Arrogant? Lmao. Others say this same shit all the time and its just "swagger" but when it's chad or TO it's arrogance.

[@okthen270]

hammersbaseball11 what

[@preposterousvitriolic1145]

I lik ur profile pic tur

[@cghtarheels4286]

Humble 😂😂😂 mmmk

[@brandonmoore9440]

lmao 30 seconds in and he says "people don't really understand how great I was at my craft" he's humble alright.

[@lokeijak]

wow these interviews of the odd ball athletes are so amazing. never knew this side of Ocho. thanks for the interview

[@shereerobinson8859]

I looooove his transparency!!!!! His energy is dope!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏

[@cameronroyse2520]

As a bengals fan he truly is my favorite of all time! Top 3 favorite NFL players of all time for sure! As a child I envied how effortless he made the game look and the celebrations and other extra curriculars of course drew me towards him. Still got my kids size medium ochocinco jersey hanging on my wall and it will never come down!

[@Trey-jl9ru]

chad really was a top 15 wr all time

[@robertdonoghue9924]

yall both trippin. I could name 10 off top better than Chad, but he was great.

[@timlyons10]

robert donoghue let's hear it

[@Trey-jl9ru]

robert donoghue yeah 10. i said top 15💀💀💀

[@robertdonoghue9924]

Lemme run it. 1. JR 2. Randy 3. Marvin Harrison 4. Chris Carter. 5. Michael Irvin. 6. Lynn Swann 7. Calvin Johnson. 8. Reggie Wayne. 9. T.O 10. Larry Fitz

[@robertdonoghue9924]

Not to mention tim brown, andre johnson, and the countless others. Im not saying he didn't ball because he absolutely did, but he not T15

[@AceBoogie_41]

Legend. One of my favorite players growing up.

[@VenomousStare]

incredible interview. you did a great job listening

[@PeelingDragCatfishing]

one the best reciever ever. loved the way he played. loved the energy he brought to the game before the Odell's the cruzes of the NFL. that's when watching the game was exciting.

[@Makeveli420]

One of the best to ever do it, he was awesome.

[@unbiasedbasketballstan3221]

One of the most underrated WR’s tbh.

[@Mir199x]

Hard work ! never goes unnoticed

[@bellmeisterful]

Wait, he lived at the Stadium for two years?! Wow. He saved tons of money.

[@jbaru648]

So much that he’s broke now? Lol

[@mrenzo2004]

@@jbaru648 he's not broke idiot

[@daved7231]

Yeah he’s not broke. He’s loaded

[@bellmeisterful]

@@daved7231 Two years=$30,000 rent or mortgage. Lol

[@atl3630]

@@bellmeisterful guys in the nfl spend $10,000 a month on rental homes. So that alone is $240,000.

[@rendezvousreels]

Thanks for inspiring Chad!

[@robertdore9592]

i love this guy; not only the best shit talker in NFL history Ocho was an insanely talented wide-out to with phenomenally quick feet.

[@DeeTD]

Chad Ochocinco is a LEGEND

[@TheReal_Pim_Tool]

Chad is one of the most interesting players to ever play. He brought a level of entertainment that was such a breathe of fresh air for the No Fun League.

[@craigdavis4265]

Future Hall Of Famer!!!Team Ochocinco!!!

[@efrainbeltran60]

Man this guy is real . Luv that in a person . Very unique guy .

[@akilipreston135]

You made it look too easy bro love you fam thinks your a big reason why the bengals are my fav team to this day

[@easthialeah7210]

Graham! Big fan of how you interview .. Great job, blind siding and coming out of nowhere .. I see this channel being huge very soon.

[@skeeterdouglas6124]

The Bengals could've won a superbowl with that squad until Carson Palmer got hurt. When he came back he was never the same. He's done good at Arizona but before he got hurt he was almost always the number 3 QB in the league behind Brady and Manning and with Chad Johnson and T.J Houshmandzadeh (or however in the hell that was spelled) who was a damn good number 2 receiver, they would've been real contenders

[@Sploshification]

Skeeter Douglas nah he was never better than Ben or Brees.

[@aguynamedjake462]

THIRD BEST 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@versatillion15]

No Phly Zone bro I almost died when I read that lmaoo Brett Favre was still going strong those years too

[@blackalgorithmist000]

The Bengals was definitely making a run before Palmer knee injury

[@stephendre2902]

Bullshit

[@kevinw627]

Dedicated , best word there is for a man like that.

[@bryansmith4403]

He was one of my favorite players. I know he liked to have fun but this man was all Business.

[@A1245fgh]

People hated on him but this is a guy that you really want on your team

[@ayygee7790]

looks like a bald asap rocky!!!!

[@MegaEbaker]

Ayy Gee lol asap look like him cause ocho cinco older.

[@DaReal_PlayerHater]

Ayy Gee bruh lmao

[@Rockisstillalive23]

Soulmane Soulstice actually they look like eachother. Goes both ways, chad looks like asap, asap looks like chad

[@jaccpot]

Facts 😂

[@aw_shucks17]

DeSean Jackson #Jaccpot #0ne0fone #1hunna hotdog water reciever

[@andrewrayuga6774]

Wow !! The media never showed this side of Chad. He was cocky on the field but seems really humble and chill off the field. I never knew he slept at the stadium for his first 2 years. That's honestly incredible commitment. 👏

[@afrocoolio25]

"I was one of the few people who didn't go out. I was one of the few people who didn't club." -- He should have told that to Plaxico Burress.

[@terryhanks5353]

Slept at the stadium because I wanted to be great at my craft - Chad Ochocinco

[@kouvue7843]

and it was free

[@BrenoGold]

Very smart guy. Look at him now living a life without worrying about money or working. 👏👏👏

[@teamkofi2054]

Ocho is a 🐐 no question

[@Spc_Garza]

My favorite WR of all time I wish he played for the Cowboys

[@brianv1981]

Helped me win a lot of fantasy games back in the day...People always slept on the Bengals players, Palmer, Housh, Rudi, Ocho.

[@st.louis_HoodWayz_TV...]

He was one of the best

[@jordannelson2719]

THIS dude is a beast for real

[@kcjones7735]

Chad is tha 🐐💯💯🍻 period

[@jetsbcuzyolo90]

one of the top 5 receivers of the 21st century, no doubt about it.

[@buckylove6918]

What a humble guy, Chad Ochocinco

[@anthonyhutchins2300]

Do you know what humble means?

[@thechosenone8886]

Chad should be HOF period during his Tenure one of top Wideouts Ever

[@brandonhobson6069]

One if the best route runners in history bro he better go to the hall

[@chandlerivy9810]

Nobody could lock him up his ability to create separation was great to quick 💯

[@chrisrobinson8339]

I already liked chad but now i respect him more. Plus I'm a Steelers fan.

[@jerryhamer]

That Bengal engine had a rod knocking. Still does

[@InvestBetter.]

"I used to wash my jock at the stadium, by hand. I still do." - Chad

[@alexanderbreschi90]

I mean the antics have only you to blame. But He’s the best! Love him

[@towertito2149]

I'm a steelers fan. Life long. And it's tough to say. But it's 100% truth. Chad was a BEAST. I hated when the steelers played him and Carson. That dude was a monster even when guys like Ike Taylor or Troy palamau lined up on him. Still got his catches and TDs

[@jeffjones9454]

Much Respect Chad #HOF#2018#Watch0

[@loveoneanotherasihaveloved8327]

This makes sense he would sleep at the stadium considering the bengals did not have a indoor practice facility.

[@pacosandoval4090]

Amazing

[@bryantyoung1260]

I believe Chad Johnson would make a good division 1 head coach. Maybe in the SEC.

[@wmarcoux9]

Please tell me your trollin ? He was a bench warmer for the patriots. Yeah Chad was an amazing reciever with the bengals , but he couldn't adapt to the methodical system the patriots had. He ain't and cant coach.

[@KeysLiveJr]

+William Marcoux He didnt fit and was a lil older

[@wmarcoux9]

KeysLiveJr No excuses for Chad playing like shit for pats. If he's a HOF reciever he should have been a threat when he played for the pats.

[@DeathrowDC]

+William Marcoux what does him being able to coach have to do with his time with the Patriots? No correlation.

[@lewismcrae4672]

+T1DD to chads defense randy had something chad didnt and that was pure SPEED chad was fast but randy was SCARY FAST he could jump out the stadium and he had size randy was 6"4-6"5 all brady had to do on most plays was just throw it up chad didnt have the skill set of moss

[@gregolson3216]

Chad Johnson. Respect.

[@jmcglinchey2589]

He gets a bad wrap but I think he’s a real good dude who isn’t selfish like everyone thinks

[@tonycash5550]

Despite the antics, Chad took the game of football very seriously and enjoyed playing. He was highly dedicated and motivated.

[@astrophenotypetao6682]

This guy is really humble

[@fuads5529]

great player

[@pelonmartinez579]

I feel as if people forget just how untouchable this guy was, his feet were incredible and he really is an all time great talent.

[@elrojo2048]

The best!!!

[@benchwarmerss9165]

You could tell .. he’s one of the best route runners you will EVER find ... EVER

[@SkintoneChickenbone]

Legend

[@rich8381]

Anytime you talk in the 3rd person.. Exactly!! If you want to find out if someone is a narcisist, you don't have to, they'll tell you.

[@dustinpitts106]

Right! This guy definitely blows himself

[@rich8381]

@@dustinpitts106 he loved himself out of a job! Just like Terrell Owens! "I love me some me"! Me! Me! Me! Gets you Bye, Bye, Bye.

[@davidmanning2859]

I remember when he was involved in like 90% of the Bengals off, and Marvin Lewis said in an interveiw he refused to call plays that invovled Chad the whole season. Needless to say that was a bad yr for the team. To this day it makes 0 sense to me, that you would refuse to use ur work horse on offense and then have a sh*t season but still keep ur job as a head coach. Then be praised by ownership on how great of a football coach u were, and keep ur job. Like either trade chad, or feed him at that point by not doing either u are doing ur team a disservice. I still think if Marvin Lewis pulled that f'ery anywhere else other that cincy he would have been fired. Instead they kept him and the team was plagued with mediocrity for the most of Lewis's tenureship there. And really still do to this day.

[@XxDanny80xX]

If he was playing today he would have done damage. He made it on the patriots roster though their 2011 super bowl appearance.

[@MLFlagg]

Humble dude

[@Flowshow88]

I don’t watch sports games but I watch highlights on KZbin and I always got these two confused until I offended my brother and he set the record straight 😅

[@bigbengal8584]

Bengals are my favorite team so I love all players

[@Benjaminb46]

What a humble guy

[@revor_smith]

So weird to see him so humble. It doesn’t feel right

[@SebsBeenHere]

Chaf Johnson used to do what Larry Bird did. Confidence to tell the opponent what he’s gonna do, and actually execute. Lmfao pure genius

[@MSDS-iRacing]

Best foot work and route running of all time

[@tblightningbolt8902]

Wonder why his discipline didn’t spill over into the rest of his life. Must have some powerful demons he’s still fighting. Good luck Chad. Pulling for you.

[@towmater7081]

Its true .,this guy was great .

[@BigJay773]

If you take away all of the antics, end zone celebrations, reality shows etc Chad was definitely an elite WR....his life outside of the game made him lose focus.

[@68camarorsss33]

Jason Caudle wow you just summed up the first 1 minute of this video. Good job

[@versatillion15]

How does antics & td celebrations stop you from being elite

[@johnathontehadavalles3142]

Goat

[@chrispikoulas1291]

This is bad ass

[@BB4VL]

Missed watching his celebrations on sunday

[@chetmanely4986]

_Jaydee_ Loved the river dance.

[@r.williamcomm7693]

Yes Johnson was truly great at his style of football. Wish that Dolphins hadn’t screwed him in the end.

[@moefendi9245]

Video starts at 1:49

[@razor2412]

Thanks

[@TheEthanp18]

you the real mvp

[@yosselmuscle3663]

Thx bows

[@zexvit9242]

It’s a fucking minute you impatient fucks

[@lawrencegenedavid2288]

ashton it’s actually a minute and 49 seconds and my patience only holds up for a minute 48 so

[@kuntakintewarrior7391]

I slept in the stadium for two years... waaaaaaaah.this is wat we called to become a legend.

[@PJJ196]

Uhhh any real football fan knew he was a top 5 receiver his entire life in the NFL.. such a stud player

[@claysoggyfries]

He was on NFL Street 3

[@slightlyworking4]

Chad is the goat

[@jberczi6]

Straight gamer right here, very few of them left

[@jonvia]

OCHO CINCO BABY!!!

[@stefangrujic3352]

GOAT