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Posted by Dan Hoard on June 12, 2012 – 3:12 pm


We’ve all heard stories about first round draft picks that sign a lucrative contract and immediately go out and spend a huge sum on a flashy car.

Kevin Zeitler isn’t one of them.

It’s been two-and-a-half weeks since the rookie from Wisconsin signed a 4-year deal with the Bengals – reportedly worth $7.5 million dollars – and Kevin still doesn’t have a vehicle.

“I’ve never owned a car,” Zeitler said. “I do have my license, but I haven’t had time to go look. It’s going to be weird buying something like that. It’s not that urgent yet. I’ll get one eventually, but I’m in no rush really.”

The 22-year-old offensive lineman has been staying at a hotel close to Paul Brown Stadium and says he’s had no problems getting where he needs to go.

“Taxis and the public shuttle – that’s what I’ve been taking everywhere,” said Zeitler. “There’s no place to park (at Wisconsin) so you just take buses or walk. So I’m used to walking or taking public transportation.”

Are his teammates aware that Kevin doesn’t own a car?

“Yes, I am aware of that because I have to go pick him up every time that we do something,” said Andrew Whitworth. “Zeitler is just an old-school guy. He told me that he didn’t have air conditioning in college.”

Has the former Badger been subjected to some verbal abuse in the locker room for being car-free?

“Coach gives me crap…everyone else gives me crap,” Kevin said with a grin. “They all give me crap.”

“Once he gets to training camp, I’m sure that he’ll have one,” said Whitworth. “As long as he has one by then, he’ll be alright.”

While Zeitler lacks an automobile, nobody questions his drive to succeed.

“He’s a passionate guy and very intense about his job,” said Whitworth. “Getting him to just relax and enjoy himself is probably hard because he wants to do really well…but that’s a good thing.”

One of the reasons why the Bengals selected Zeitler with the 27[sup]th[/sup] pick in the draft is his smarts – he reportedly scored a 33 on the Wonderlic test. Head Coach Marvin Lewis says Kevin’s intelligence has been obvious during the OTA practice sessions.

“It was evident right away,” said Lewis. “From the day that we brought him in right after the draft, he was going to be a quick study on what to do in NFL football. Now we have to teach him how to do it all the time. Obviously, when you get to training camp after the first couple of days, we have to make the transition of doing it in football pads because there are a lot of offensive lineman that look really good without shoulder pads on.”

“I’ve learned a lot,” said Zeitler. “It’s definitely a different type of defense that you’re going up against and a different style of athlete. I’m just getting the playbook and terminology down and doing the techniques to get those plays done.”

When the Bengals mandatory minicamp ends on Thursday, Zeitler plans to continue working out in Cincinnati before attending the NFL’s Rookie Symposium in Aurora, OH at the end of June. Then he’ll head back to Wisconsin where he’ll finally have time to go car-shopping.

“It will happen – it’s just a matter of finding some time to do it and trying to get a good deal,” said Zeitler.

“He can afford one, but he’s Zeitler man,” said Whitworth. “He’s pretty detailed so I’m sure he has a plan for exactly when and where he’s going to buy a car. I think he’s got it handled.”

“I just want a good car that will take care of business,” Kevin told me. “Maybe if my next contract is a nice one, I’ll go out and get a nice car. But I’m not going to blow my money right away.”



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Cool story that I can relate to as I haven't owned a car since 2000. Seems like he's got his head straight for a rookie, my cousins married to an NFL player and I heard right after his new deal he immediately went out and bought a Bentley!
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I didn't have a car for a while when I lived in downtown Denver. It was easy to get around my part of the city, but it was also a pain in the ass because not all of my friends lived in my part of the city. Plus the buses didn't run all night. Also there were lots of times that I wanted to go somewhere outside of the city.
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[quote name='Scoutforlife591' timestamp='1339590183' post='1135097']
Pfft, Honda Odyssey, 115 down I-75 on my way to Florida.
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Jesus the tires are only rated for 114mph......i'd be careful.


I mean i owned a porsche 911 for a while and would get up to 142 then stop, it could get up to 172, i was just too scared to do it, but i did know one thing the tires were rated for 175+mph.

you blow a tire on Honda odyssey at 115mph, you're probably dead.


The worst was when people would try to keep up with me, i'd purposely slow down to below 100mph, because i knew their car's weren't meant for it and if they caused a massive accident i'd feel really guilty.
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[quote name='turningpoint' timestamp='1339591291' post='1135100']
Jesus the tires are only rated for 114mph......i'd be careful.


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This.

I used to have a fast as hell car, but I always rolled on Z rated rubber and brakes that could stop me. Driving fast is always dangerous. Driving fast on touring tires with in adequate brakes is just asking to die.
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[b] Playbook transition not difficult for first-round pick Zeitler[/b]
[url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/team/CIN"][img]http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/CIN.png[/img][/url] [b]1 minute ago[/b] - by Paul Dehner Jr.

First-round pick OL [url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1631203/kevin-zeitler"]Kevin Zeitler[/url] (Wisconsin) came from one of the strongest systems in the country for offensive linemen and also entered with the reputation as a quick study at the position. He's felt that to be the case in the ease of his adjustment to the [url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/CIN/cincinnati-bengals"]Bengals[/url] playbook. "It's actually not that bad," he said. "All same basic details, just different communication calls."
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[quote name='Bengals1181' timestamp='1339611274' post='1135210']
[b] Playbook transition not difficult for first-round pick Zeitler[/b]
[url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/rapid-reports/team/CIN"][img]http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/nfl/logos/50x50/CIN.png[/img][/url] [b]1 minute ago[/b] - by Paul Dehner Jr.

First-round pick OL [url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1631203/kevin-zeitler"]Kevin Zeitler[/url] (Wisconsin) came from one of the strongest systems in the country for offensive linemen and also entered with the reputation as a quick study at the position. He's felt that to be the case in the ease of his adjustment to the [url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/CIN/cincinnati-bengals"]Bengals[/url] playbook. "It's actually not that bad," he said. "All same basic details, just different communication calls."
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Here is a list of every O-lineman drafted out of Wisconsin over the last five years

OT Joe Thomas....Started opening day as rookie. 5 time Pro Bowl, 3 time All Pro
OT Gabe Carimi....Starter opening day as rookie.
OG John Moffitt.....Starter opening day as rookie
OC Bill Nagy..........Starter opening day as rookie
OG Craig Urbik......Starter 2 games as rookie. Started opening day 2nd year.
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...and that's big. And we move forward that way.
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That's good. The only thing that's missing is the Barney Rubble laugh at the end. You need to do better.
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