Ask Antonio Cromartie
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San Diego cornerback Antonio Cromartie chatted live with NFL Nation on Friday, June 26, dishing on the toughest receiver in the NFL to cover, making the playoffs in 2009 and more.
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OK everyone. We just got done with Donte Whitner's live chat, and Antonio is up next. He'll be here soon, so keep sending in those questions. -
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Hey, what's up guys. How you all doing? -
Peter, Seattle, WA
4:11 PM ET
Why do you wear #31?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
It's the flip of No. 13, which I wore in college. That's why I wear it. -
Brenton, The Great State of Texas
4:12 PM ET
Hey Antonio! I'm a big Denver Broncos fan. I've noticed that your matchups with Brandon Marshall have been intense. Do you think a Marshall trade would make your job easier?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
My job is already easy, to tell you the truth. It's really not hard to do, even if he didn't get traded. -
Malik , Maryland
4:12 PM ET
who's faster you or your cousin? And who is the toughest reciever to cover?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I'm the fastest. The toughest receiver I ever had to cover was Torry Holt, my rookie year in 2006. -
Greg, Hamilton, Ontario
4:13 PM ET
Who do you feel is the most exciting player in the NFL right now?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Darren Sproles. -
Frederico, São Paulo - Brasil
4:13 PM ET
How's the AFC West in your opinion? Will the Chargers get another playoff berth?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
We'll get another playoff berth. Everyone just has to stay healthy, so when it comes to that time we can clinch a playoff berth. -
Andy, San Diego
4:13 PM ET
Who is the biggest trash talker on the team?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Phillip Rivers. That's the biggest trash talker on the team. -
David, San Diego
4:14 PM ET
what was your favorite Michael Jackson song?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Beat it. -
Andy , San Diego
4:15 PM ET
Are you 100% from you Hip injury last year?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I'm 90 percent, that's the closest I'm going to get from 100 percent. -
Pat, St. Petersburg, FL
4:15 PM ET
What is your favorite stadium to play in besides Qualcomm? Is there a stadium that you think is better than Qualcomm?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
My favorite stadium to play in is actually Gillette Stadium in New England, just because of the atmosphere that's there. -
Ethan, New York
4:16 PM ET
Who is the greatest football player at any position that you have ever seen play?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Walter Payton. -
Dan, Kansas City, KS
4:17 PM ET
Do you think you'll be able to stop the Chiefs' pass game even with Cassell in your division?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
They never had a passing game. They don't even have Gonzalez. -
vince, cali
4:17 PM ET
whos better in your opinion for sure cutler or rivers?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Philip. -
John, Jacksonville
4:18 PM ET
What sport would you play if you couldn't play football?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Basketball or run track. -
Andy , San Diego
4:18 PM ET
Who's the toughest WR to cover in the league now?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I would say Brandon Marshall, because of his size and speed. -
Simon, QC, Canada
4:19 PM ET
Do you think LT will have a big year in '09?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Yeah, I think he will. Just to prove everybody wrong and show he still has it. -
Jarv, Miami
4:19 PM ET
How do u feel about the Chad Ochocinco comment n the battle of the words between Chad n Shawn?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I like Ochocinco's comments. It's just part of the game. Trash talking, that's part of the game. It starts early. -
Jason, sac, california
4:20 PM ET
Do you eat fast food? If so what is your favorite place to eat
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Yeah, I eat fast food. Popeyes is my favorite place to eat. -
Joshua, Minnesota
4:21 PM ET
What was the best moment of your career? Was it when you returned the missed field goal against the Vikings?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
That one and the other one at the top of the list was picking off Peyton Manning three times. -
Brad, Seattle, WA
4:21 PM ET
Do you like wearing the navy or the powder blue unis better?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Power blues are the best. The throwbacks. -
Brian, Paradise ca
4:22 PM ET
Do you see your entire carrier staying in San Diego ?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I don't know. -
Rex, Nashvegas, Tennessee
4:22 PM ET
Where is your favorite place to vacation to?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I don't go on vacation, honestly. -
Jarrod, Las Vegas, NV
4:23 PM ET
Do you think expectations are too high for the Chargers to meet? They are always legitimate Super Bowl contenders prior to the season and I was wondering if that puts added strain or pressure on you prior to the season...
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
There's really no pressure with the predictions, because if we go out and do the things we're supposed to do, then we'll be in the Super Bowl. -
Tommy, Sacramento, CA
4:24 PM ET
Who is the biggest joker on the Chargers?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Quentin Jammer. -
anthony j, miami fl
4:25 PM ET
ciara, beyonce or keri hilson or keisha cole who would you take on a date?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
None, they are too uppity. -
luis zazueta, chicago
4:25 PM ET
who is the hardest player you ever had to tackle
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
It would have to be in college at practice -- Greg Jones. -
Dion, Pa
4:26 PM ET
I trade for you evey year in madden franchise.... I like to call you "Tony Chrome Wheels" cause i always end up wit like 3 touches from you on "D". Can you openly inheret the name when you score on your 1st pick 6 this season? That'd be awesome!
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Nah, man. I can't do it. -
Joe, Ireland
4:29 PM ET
What do you do to get pumped up before a game?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I just listen to my headphones on. I don't do too much to get pumped up before a game. -
David, Norwich, CT
4:29 PM ET
Which drill do you hate the most
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Tackling drills. I hate doing those drills. They hurt my shoulder. -
Jim, Lubbock, TX
4:30 PM ET
What do you think of the BCS system?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I think they should have a playoff. Take the top two or three teams from each division and have a playoff. -
Brad, Nashville, TN
4:30 PM ET
Are you the best corner in the nfl? if not who is?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I think I'm the best. If you match up next to Nnamdi from the Raiders, us two are the best. -
Andy, San Diego
4:31 PM ET
Do you ever go surfing?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Nah, that's not for me. -
Seth, Newport News
4:31 PM ET
Do you think Michael Vick should get to play this season?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Yeah, I think he should. He already did his time. Why not? He already served his time. What's he going to do? Suspend him some more? -
sunny, san diego
4:32 PM ET
i've heard so many nicknames for you. (crimetime, cro-mo, cro-magnon, and many many more) which one is your favorite?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Crimetime. Given to me by one of my teammates. -
Gabriel Ertin, San Diego
4:32 PM ET
Whos your favorite musical artist right now??
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Lil' Wayne. -
Matt, Ottawa
4:33 PM ET
What do you do in the offseason to stay in shape?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Go to Youtube to find out. -
Matt, Tampa, FL
4:33 PM ET
Do you hangout with teammates off the field?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
No, I'm a homebody. -
Jerome, Washington DC
4:34 PM ET
Do you feel you had a down year compared to your 2007-2008 campaign? Also what do you plan to do to better your self next season?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
From the standpoint, of what all the expectations were, yeah. But for me, with how I played and playing with a fractured hip and how I finished the year out, no. I don't feel I had a down year. And I plan to have a better year this year. -
Kane, Sacramento, CA
4:35 PM ET
What is like playing in front of the Black Hole every year?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
It's boring in the Black Hole. -
Nate, London
4:35 PM ET
Yes Weezy is the greatest , i like your style, how many pics are you aiming for next season?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I ain't putting no more predictions out. Just sit back and watch. -
Andrew, San Diego
4:36 PM ET
Who is your favorite basketball player?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Right now it's LeBron. Before him, it was Jordan. -
Danny, Germany
4:37 PM ET
What makes it so hard to cover Dwayne Bowe. You always seem to have a hard time against him.
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Dwayne Bowe only has two catches on me in two years, so I've never had a hard time against him. -
David, San Diego
4:37 PM ET
Which team are you most excited to play against this season?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Dallas. -
Simon, QC, Canada
4:38 PM ET
Who is the best CB you ever saw playing?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Deion. Before then you had Lester Hayes and Mike Haynes. I've watched film on then. -
Jeffrey, Germany
4:39 PM ET
hi antonio. i just want to know how you enjoyed the game in london? ps: good luck for the next season
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Thank you for the good luck. I really enjoyed the London game, it was my first experience ever being out of the States for a whole week. -
Izaak, TX
4:40 PM ET
Google a picture of Pricipal Skinner from the Simpsons and Norv Turner and tell me that look like twins! what do you think? LOL
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I gotta take a look at those pictures. -
Andy, San Diego
4:41 PM ET
Where do you think the team needs the most help?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I don't really know. From the standpoint of having depth, that's what we really need. -
nico, rosenberg, tx
4:41 PM ET
how do u think shaq will do with lebron next year?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Great! He'll do great. They're going to win the championship. -
Matt, Ott
4:42 PM ET
Do you talk trash on the field?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
All the time. That's part of the game. You gotta talk trash. That's what makes it fun. -
Chase, Canada
4:43 PM ET
Whats your fastest 40 time?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
A 4.19. -
mani, hawaii
4:44 PM ET
why are you most excited to play dallas? a grudge?
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Nah, I grew up loving that team and now I get to play against them. And it's going to be in the new stadium. -
mendel tenenbaum, san diego
4:45 PM ET
who do you think is the most underrated player in the league right now
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
I'm still going to have to go with Darren Sproles. -
Ridoy, NYC
4:46 PM ET
I`m from New York, but im a die-hard CHARGERS fan I want to see you guys win a Super Bowl,can ya`ll do it next season.Will you ever line up as a receiver? You own PEYTON MANNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
We have our hopes on winning the Super Bowl. I've been trying to line up at receiver since my rookie year, so when that day comes, it comes. But I can't tell you right now. LOL about Manning. -
mendel tenenbaum, san diego
4:47 PM ET
are you planning on making touchdown celebrations next year
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Yes. Like a whole bunch of them. I'm not telling nobody what I'm doing, but just plan to watch! -
Mani, Hawaii
4:48 PM ET
if you could have anyone in the NFL at any position on your team. who would it be and why.
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
To tell you the truth, everybody that I want on my team is on my team. -
Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers
Holla at me on Twitter. Follow me @crimetime31. I'm out, gotta go on NFL Network.
