Tim Krumrie vs. Anthony Munoz - Who doesn't remember the Leg Incident during the 88 Super Bowl. Tim was and still is the embodiment of Tough. However, there is one Bengal in the HOF - right or wrong. That one man is Munoz and he's the only big man moving forward this time.
Big Willie vs Stacy Andrews - The Student vs. The Master. Everyone knows Willie's days are numbered, including the Bengals since they franchised young Andrews. Stacy was solid in relief last year, and he may well be a jersey we see around town for a long time. That all remains to be seen. Willie has been the the rock of this organization for years. He's outlived them all, Shula, Coslet, he blocked for the Akili's and the Klingers and the Palmer's and Esiason's. Through it all he has quietly become the Gold Standard for O Linemen. This may be his last year, but man with # 71 on his back makes a statement for how the world should be, and endorses the best of what is the Bengals...as opposed to the man with 85 on his back. But don't feel too bad, I was fooled too.
Ahmad Brooks vs. Ken Riley: Nobody knows who Ken Riley is, but the Bengal record books sure do. Ahmad Brooks is a tough, physical athlete who may become a great player. Ken Riley was a great player. But enough Big Names of Bengal History are moving forward. The past is adequately represented. The future must also get its do. If its one thing this team needs, it is a presence in the line backing core. The coaches and scouts believe Ahmad can be that presence, and so do I. Don't let me down Ahmad.
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