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Chad Johnson was cut because of his low “football I.Q.” & more in NFL Daily Digest

Found June 08, 2012 on Players View: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Rob Gronkowski,  Miles Burris,  Chad Ochocinco
TEAMS: New England Patriots,  Oakland Raiders
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NFL Daily Digest: 6-8-2012

C’mon Chad: It seems that Chad Johnson was released because he is not smart enough to do what the Patriots need him to do according to the Boston Globe. He apparently lacked the “football I.Q.” to get it...

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