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A No. 55 jersey has meant many different things to Cincinnati Bengals fans over the years. In the 70s and 80s, it was all about Jim LeClair, a Pro Bowler and Super Bowl foundational block who featured on the 50th Anniversary Team. More recently, the number belonged to the polarizing Vontaze Burfict, with emerging star Logan Wilson taking it over starting in 2020 and also … [Read more...] about 55 days till Bengals season opener: Every player to wear No. 55

Cincinnati Bengals fans know the drill when it comes to the No. 56 over the course of franchise history. Looking at modern times especially, it’s all about Brian Simmons. A first-round pick by the Bengals in 1998, Simmons spent nine seasons as an enforcer in the heart of the defense, racking up nearly 750 tackles with 24 sacks and 11 interceptions, as well as being a member of … [Read more...] about 56 days till Bengals season opener: Every player to wear No. 56

Right now, the No. 57 for the Cincinnati Bengals is all about linebacker Germaine Pratt. And while Pratt is carving out a nice career for himself, especially after that surprise re-signing with the team in free agency, historically speaking, the number is all about Reggie Williams. Williams was a third-round pick by the Bengals who played with the team for more than a decade, … [Read more...] about 57 days till Bengals season opener: Every player to wear No. 57

When it comes to Most Valuable Player, it’s a discussion dominated by quarterbacks. And for good reason. After all, quarterback is the most important position in football.In fact, the last 11 NFL MVPs have been quarterbacks. The last non-QB to win the award was Vikings running back Adrian Peterson in 2012. But there are other players on the field also deserving of recognition, … [Read more...] about Every NFL team’s non-QB MVP heading into 2024 season

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is notably bigger this summer and has been very open in talking about it when asked. When actually asked about the how of the muscle gain that he describes as 10-15 pounds, Burrow revealed the nutrition plan and schedule that includes two dinners. “I put on 10 or 15 pounds since last season, which I’m hoping helps my body make it … [Read more...] about Joe Burrow details how he put on more muscle before 2024 season