Arkansas Bengal Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Two of Cincinnati's greatest offensive stars were honored during halftime of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Dylan Buell/Getty Images Ben Baby, ESPN Staff WriterSep 25, 2023, 10:51 PM ET CINCINNATI -- Two of the most famous players in Cincinnati Bengals history earned their places among the other franchise greats. Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson and former Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason were officially enshrined in the Bengals' Ring of Honor during halftime of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. The two members who comprised the 2023 class were honored with an on-field ceremony that also included some of the front office, including executive vice president Katie Blackburn. E Many former Bengals players and coaches were in attendance for the big prime-time game. Former head coach Marvin Lewis, defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, wide receiver Cris Collinsworth, cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones and wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh were some of those who were spotted on the field for the game. Esiason played with the Bengals for 10 seasons. He helped Cincinnati win the AFC Championship Game in the 1988 season, was named the league's MVP and is third in franchise history in passing yards (27,149) and passing touchdowns (187). Johnson is the franchise's all-time leader in receiving yards (10,783). He played for the Bengals from 2001 to 2010 and was named to two All-Pro teams and was a six-time Pro Bowler. But he was just as notable for his diverse array of touchdown celebrations that brought him national stardom. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38492972/chad-johnson-boomer-esiason-bengals-ring-honor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 Marvin watching the induction ceremony 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted September 27, 2023 Report Share Posted September 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Cat said: Marvin watching the induction ceremony Reminds me of the way he coached..😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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-GoBengals- Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 12 hours ago, claptonrocks said: Reminds me of the way he coached..😎 isnt he the winningest coach in bengals history? i always feel these ceremonies on the field are rushed and shitty for the players, but i realized they have like 8 minutes doing it at halftime, and that they do the dinner/speech thing the night before, but feels like an afterthought when they do it... like toss in a 1 minute video of highlights and stats or something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 10 hours ago, GoBengals said: isnt he the winningest coach in bengals history? i always feel these ceremonies on the field are rushed and shitty for the players, but i realized they have like 8 minutes doing it at halftime, and that they do the dinner/speech thing the night before, but feels like an afterthought when they do it... like toss in a 1 minute video of highlights and stats or something. He's also the losingest in Bengal History..😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GoBengals- Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 31 minutes ago, claptonrocks said: He's also the losingest in Bengal History..😎 that happens when you stop the unbearable 5 or less win seasons for a decade or so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claptonrocks Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, GoBengals said: that happens when you stop the unbearable 5 or less win seasons for a decade or so. Shula days were insufferable so yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GoBengals- Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 1 minute ago, claptonrocks said: Shula days were insufferable so yes coslet and lebeau years werent doing us many favors either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 On 9/27/2023 at 9:00 AM, Arkansas Bengal said: Esiason played with the Bengals for 10 seasons. He helped Cincinnati win the AFC Championship Game in the 1988 season, was named the league's MVP and is third in franchise history in passing yards (27,149) and passing touchdowns (187). And…who is #2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AmishBengalFan Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 Bengals career passing leaders (Yards), Top 10 32,838 Ken Anderson, 192 games (71-86) 31,594 Andy Dalton, 133 (11-19) 27,149 Boomer Esiason, 134 (84-97) 22,694 Carson Palmer, 97 (04-10) 15,134 Jeff Blake, 75 (94-99) * 12,337 Joe Burrow, 45 (20-23) 10,707 Jon Kitna, 53 (01-05) 3,880 David Klingler, 31 (92-95) 3,850 Virgil Carter, 33 (70-72) 2,756 Turk Schonert, 64 (81-89) At 274 Yards/Game, Burrow's rate is by far the highest of any of the top 10. If he continues at that pace, he will catch Jeff Blake in 11 games, Palmer in 38, Esiason in 55, Dalton in 71 and Anderson in 75. Bengals career passing leaders (TDs), Top 10 204 Andy Dalton 197 Ken Anderson 187 Boomer Esiason 154 Carson Palmer 93 Jeff Blake * 84 Joe Burrow 59 Jon Kitna 22 Virgil Carter 16 David Klingler 15 (tie) Neil O'Donnell, Greg Cook * Current thru 3 games of the 2023 season Source: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cin/career-passing.htm At 1.9 TD/Game, Burrow's rate is by far the highest of any of the top 10. If he continues at that pace, he will catch Jeff Blake in 5 games, Palmer in 38, Esiason in 56, Anderson in 61, and Dalton in 65. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 2 hours ago, AmishBengalFan said: Bengals career passing leaders (TDs), Top 10 204 Andy Dalton Guy just could never score, amirite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GoBengals- Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 3 hours ago, Le Tigre said: Guy just could never score, amirite? oh are we making up fake things people never said? things said about andy: he sucked dick at downfield accuracy and AJ bailed his ass out endlessly he was a game manager surrounded by weapons, he made safe throws to weapons, he was never the weapon he wet his fucking pants in every big stage of his entire career he was QB purgatory. played well enough to not get repalced, but never won anything that mattered, ever. all of which are accurate. i mean the top 6 guys on that QB list, he and jeff blake are the only ones to never ever win a playoff game anywhere in their careers. leon hall has as many playoff touchdowns as andy. Andy Dalton has a passer rating of 57.8 with 873 yards, 1 touchdown and 6 interceptions in 4 games in the playoffs in his career. ugh, fuck that guy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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