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Well, we had to take a week off here at Stripehype to get some rest and clean up around the place in anticipation of the upcoming draft, minicamps and June 1st cutdown period. So, without further ado, here we go:

- Many mocks project the Bengals with Sedrick Ellis, Derrick Harvey or Vernon Gholston in the 9th spot.

- There doesn’t appear to be much on the trade up front, so I wouldn’t expect anything there.

- Chad Johnson and his trade me demands. I WAS a huge Ocho Cinco fan, now I am not. He has burned his own bridge with me as a fan, and I hope the Bengals don’t trade him, and he sits out and doesn’t get paid. I’d hate to see the Bengals lose out like that, but I don’t want to see Chad win like that.

- The #88 Ben Utecht Jersey being given away WILL BE AUTOGRAPHED by Ben in person. I have been in contact with him directly, and will take photos of Ben signing the Jersey and post it here within a week or so, with a StripeHype.com placard next to it to prove it’s our jersey we’re giving away!

- The NFL schedule was released last week. By now, we all know the Bengals didn’t get any good primetime slots. Was to be expected though, with last years multiple slots and not so great results.

- Final updated Mock Draft will be posted this coming Wed, Apr 23rd by Noon.

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In a different twist and direction.  What trade possibilities are out there for Chad?  And are they worth it?  And I know its like a 8 million dollar hit.  But I also thought if it was a trade for a equal player in financial terms they wouldn't lose as much.  Is this true?  If that is true why not trade for Jared Allen or Brian Urlacher?  Love to hear thoughts!

Just out of curiosity, why, when one side breaches a contract- say Chad not reporting, is the other side still obligated to honor it's commitment? If it were me, I'd not only not pay Chad if he sits but I would sue to get back any guaranteed, up front money designated for that idle time.

......just commented that Sed may not be there, but I am also inclined to think that McKelvin may be in a Jets uniform at #6 as well.......... Chad Dissing Carson pissed me off something fierce!!!  And YOU KNOW Carson wouldn't be out there saying those things if Chad hadn't said anything to him.  The whole thing STINKS to high heaven.  I wouldn't doubt that he walked up to Mike and said, "You know 85 is a real knucklehead...how about a WR in round 2-3 and let this pukebag sit at home and pay 14k a day for mandatories"  Yeah, I may be repeating myself, but MAN that moron does know how to get under your skin!!!  "Have a seat Mr. Johnson. 2011 is a long way off".

The trend lately seems to be that, should Ellis be off the board at 9, that we go Leodis McKelvin there. I can see the argument for passing on Rivers- what with Odell back, Ahmad presumably healthy, and quite a few reasonable alternative LBs available later(see Marcus Howard, Georgia, 6-2, 245, 4.4 speed) but another first round corner? I understand that McKelvin is a good kick returner but, with Joseph and Hall solid at starting corners, we'd be paying first round money for a nickel back/return man. By that logic, DeSean Jackson, the small but really fast Cal wideout is a better returner against better competition and could end up a number two receiver behind TJ, should Chad be pouting in a corner somewhere makes more sense even if it is a couple picks above his projection.I'm still praying both up and down for Ellis, however.