Top 10 Cincinnati Bengals of all time

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Updated: July 16, 2012

10. James Brooks (Running Back)- Brooks excelled at running, receiving, and kick returning. By the time he left the Bengals in 1991, he was the team’s all time leading rusher with 6,447 yards and is still among the Bengals top 15 all time leading receivers with 297 receptions for 3,012 yards. While he is not considered a big name runner in the NFL, he did make a big difference in the Bengals offense. He was a double threat with the run and the pass.

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9. David Fulcher (Safety)- Fulcher was not the average safety, but he did well in the NFL. At 6’3″ and 238 pounds, Fulcher was extremely large and strong for a defensive back, but still had enough speed to cover and chase down wide receivers. He was built and fast, which is a killer combination for the safety position. Fulcher later had this to say about his favorite NFL moment: ”It was the time they called my name during the introductions at the Super Bowl.” He said. “Walking out of the tunnel at Joe Robbie Stadium, making sure I did not trip on the turf and fall down”.

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8. Bob Trumpy (Tight End)- In Trumpy’s best season, he had great stats for a tight end: catching 37 passes for 835 yards (a franchise record 22.6 yards per catch average) and 9 touchdowns. Again, he is another player that is not known as a all time NFL great, but was a very needed piece to the Bengals offense. He was a consistent threat with the Bengals offense. In his final season, he caught only 1 touchdown, but it was one of the most memorable plays of his career. Against the Miami Dolphins during a driving rainstorm, Trumpy caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ken Anderson on a flea flicker play that involved 3 different players handling the ball before it was thrown to him. First, Anderson handed the ball off to running back Archie Griffin, who then pitched the ball to receiver John McDaniel running in the opposite direction. McDaniel then handed the ball back to Anderson, setting up his 29-yard touchdown pass to Trumpy.

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7. Lemar Parrish (Defensive Back)- Parrish immediately made an impact for the Bengals, not just as a defensive back, but also as a kick returner. In his rookie season, Parrish recorded five interceptions, one fumble recovery, 194 yards returning punts, 482 yards returning kickoffs, and scored two touchdowns. His 482 kickoff return yards came off just 16 returns, a staggering 30.1 yards per return average. In 1974, Parrish set a franchise record with an NFL leading 18.8 yards per punt return average (18 returns for 338 yards). He was a great player whom made a great impact in the Bengals backfield but also on special teams.

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6. Willie Anderson (Offensive Tackle)- It is hard for a offensive tackle to make a list of all time greats, but this glorified tackle finds his name all the way up to the number six spot. He was a strong guy; In his rookie season he was said to be able to bench press 675 pounds. Sadly something went wrong, and Anderson was cut by the Bengals in 2008 after he refused to take a pay cut. He was a amazing tackle whom protected the backfield.

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5. Chad Johnson (Wide Receiver)- Johnson is one of the most colorful NFL players ever, and a great receiver as well. Johnson finished the 2006 season with 87 receptions for a league leading 1,369 yards and 7 touchdowns. He was the very first Bengals ever to lead the NFL in receiving yards. He and Houshmandzadeh also became the first Bengals duo to each amass over 1,000 receiving yards in the same season. He has earned nationwide attention for his flamboyant attitude, which is often seen during his infamous end zone celebrations after catching touchdown passes. Johnson is a great receiver but is no longer with his original team.

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4. Corey Dillon (Running Back)- Dillon found himself at number ten on my Top 10 New England Patriots of all time article, but he made a much bigger impact for the Bengals. Dillon set the then-NFL rookie rushing record for yards in a single game (246) in a 41-14 win over the Tennessee Oilers. On October 22, 2000, Dillon set an NFL record for most yards rushed in one game 278 yards, against the Denver Broncos, breaking Walter Payton’s single-game mark of 275 yards set on November 20, 1977. The record has since been broken twice. He was a great running back and was a huge impact for the Bengals.

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3. Ken Anderson (Quarterback)- Going to a Division III school and being from a humble background, Ken Anderson never thought he would go on to a professional football career, but he became the number three Cincinnati Bengal of all time. Anderson became one of the premier passers in the league, who led the league in six different passing categories. He is arguably the best quarterback in Bengals history, but here he cashes in at the number two quarterback. He spent his entire career with the Bengals, and was a great passer and leader.

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2. Boomer Esiason (Quarterback)- At his retirement in 1997, he was among the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history, finishing in the top 10 in many statistical categories. While it is true he was never the greatest thing the NFL has ever seen, he was the best quarterback to play Bengals football. Esiason won the 1988 NFL MVP award and was named to the Pro Bowl, but didn’t play in the Pro Bowl due to a shoulder injury he suffered late in the regular season. Esiason left they NFL with a bang, when his final play of his 14-year professional career was a 77-yard touchdown pass to receiver Darnay Scott.

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1. Anthony Muñoz (Offensive Tackle)- As far as offensive tackles go, it is really hard for them to make lists like this, yet Munoz finds himself sitting atop it. After much controversy, Muñoz became a starter in his rookie season and remained a fixture at left tackle for the Bengals for 13 seasons and is considered one of, if not the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history. He was a great protector, and could open up holes well. Without him, Bengals’ history would truly be lacking and less talented. He was the first Cincinnati Bengals to be enshrined into the Hall of Fame.

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