Maybe wide receiver Chad Johnson is still bitter that the Cincinnati Bengals did not satisfy his demand for a trade. Maybe the partially torn labrum in his left shoulder is painful. Maybe his Special K wasn't so special.

Either way, Johnson wasn't too happy this morning when a reporter read aloud a passage written by the Bengals public-relations staff in the team's pre-game notes. The section read, "Following an offseason at Base Camp 8365, Chad Johnson now begins his ascent toward the 10,000 mark in career receiving yards. He likely won't make it this year, but Ocho Cinco himself might dispute that. He needs 1,635 yards. The Bengals season record is 1,440 yards, set of course by Johnson last year."

After he heard the passage, Johnson said, "Who said I won't make it? Who wrote that? How many yards do I need to reach that 10,000 mark? Just curious. And they said I wouldn't make it? My own press said I wouldn't make it. Am I correct? OK, you know what, there it is. That just lights fuel under the fire. You see how they do me?"

Johnson was then asked what name will be on the back of his jersey Sunday. Johnson waved off the question before getting a dig at current Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson, who -- as the Bengals wide receivers coach between 2004 and 2006 -- reportedly clashed with Johnson.

"I need you all to tell Hue I love him," Johnson said. "If you all get a chance, let Hue Jackson [know]. Tell him I said 'I love you, man, and thank you for all you've done.' What he's helped me do, I'm going to actually release it out on the Ravens Sunday. Tell him I said thank you."