Our report that former Falcons offensive coordinator Hue Jackson will interview for a job with the Dolphins is sparking speculation among Fins fans that the hiring of Jackson could be a precursor to the swinging of a deal for Bengals receiver Chad Johnson.

Jackson was Johnson’s position coach in Cincinnati through 2006, and coincidentally Johnson was never regarded as a malcontent or a trouble-maker until his first season without Jackson (with the exception, of course, of Johnson’s halftime meltdown during a 2005 Wild-Card playoff game against the Steelers).

Adding fuel to the theory are undated comments from Chad Johnson on NFL Network, in which he strongly hints that he’d like to play for the Dolphins — and then closes by saying, “Parcells call me, man.”

 

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis has said that Johnson won’t be traded, but in shockingly candid interviews on Sirius NFL Radio and ESPN Radio Johnson has created the distinct impression that he wants out.