Week In Review: Well Aware
Even though the Bengals didn't get an extension by 4 p.m. Wednesday with wide receiver A.J. Green, designated their franchise free agent back in March, there are still hopes to strike a long-term deal after the season and that he'll report with rest of the vets to sign his one-year tender offer of $18 million.
Plenty Of Attention From Voters in Grinding Hall of Fame Process
Odds are both the late Ken Riley and his 1981 Super Bowl Bengals teammate Ken Anderson are making a trip to Canton next month in a field of 15 Pro Football Hall of Fame senior candidates. Certainly at least one of them. And evidence suggests they are not traveling incognito to the voters.
Take a look at photos from the Bengals 1988 season leading up to Super Bowl XXIII.
Bengals defensive tackle Tim Krumrie chases down a defender against the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 25, 1988.
Rodney Holman (82), Turk Schonert (15) and Jim Breech (3) celebrate after Breech hit a 20 yard field goal in overtime against the Washington Redskins on Dec. 17, 1988.
Cincinnati Bengals coach Sam Wyche stabs the air as he is carried from the field on the shoulders of his players after their 21-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills for the AFC Championship game in Cincinnati , Ohio, Jan. 9, 1989. (AP Photo/Rob Burns)
Jubilant Bengals fans dance along Fifth Street near Fountain Square following the team's playoff victory over the Buffalo Bills to win the AFC Championship. Buffalo Sunday.
Offensive lineman Max Montoya blocks ahead for running back James Brooks in the Divisional Round against the Seattle Seahawks on Dec. 31, 1988.
Bengals safety David Fulcher is out in coverage against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 6, 1988. The Bengals won 42-7.
Quarterback Boomer Esiason, left, hand the ball off to rookie fullback Ickey Woods against the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 20, 1988. Woods rushed for a touchdown as the Bengals defeated Dallas 38-24.
Cincinnati Bengals coach Sam Wyche directs play during an NFL football game in December 1988. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Linebacker Reggie Williams looks over to the sideline in a game against the San Diego Chargers on Dec. 4, 1988.
Bengals kicker Jim Breech looks on after connecting on a 34-yard field goal against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 25, 1988.
Tight end Rodney Holman reacts after scoring the first of his two touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 20, 1988.
Wide receiver Eddie Brown runs upfield in a game against the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 25, 1988. He finished the game with four receptions for 127 yards.
Anthony Munoz, Hall of Fame Class of 1998, blocks a defender against the New York Jets on Oct. 9, 1988.
Running back James Brooks rushes up field in a game against the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 27, 1988. Brooks had one rushing and one receiving touchdown against the Bills.
Bengals Booth Podcast: Future Looks Good
It's the "The Future Looks Good" edition of the Bengals Booth Podcast as you'll hear from NFL analyst Cian Fahey about building a contender with Joe Burrow at quarterback. Broadcaster Dan Hoard will also talk to Bengals center Trey Hopkins. Listen to the podcast with the link above.
