Which former Bengal are you rooting for?

[CincySportsFan]

There's a couple of popular, former Bengals playing on opposite sides this Sunday...which means one of them is assured to come away with a Super Bowl ring. Longtime offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth is playing for the Rams, while running back Rex Burkhead lines up for the Patriots. Both seemed to be favorites of the fans while they were in Cincinnati. So who are you hoping has some new jewelry coming their way?

[nkypete]

You need a "Both" button in the poll! I have interest in them, but neither of the teams (except for the fact that Zac Taylor is headed to the Bengals).

[CincySportsFan]

You need a "Both" button in the poll! I have interest in them, but neither of the teams (except for the fact that Zac Taylor is headed to the Bengals).

 

That's the cop out choice...you can't have your cake and eat it too. To use a quote from Highlander..."There can be only one!"

 

I think I'm leaning towards Whit. He's been in the league longer, so he's paid his dues. And because of the position he plays, it's hard for someone to say "he had a good game" if they end up losing. Rex, on the otherhand, could run for 100 yards, get another 50 receiving and score 3 TD's and I'd still be happy for him, even if the Pats lose.

[The Double Deuce]

I am happier for Rex Burkhead because he was an after-thought here, and has had the chance to make some memorable and impactful plays for the Patriots. However, I voted for Whitworth because I'm rooting for the Rams to win. Honestly, I have complete Patriots' fatigue, so I'm in the "anyone but the Pats" mode in every Super Bowl they are in. Which is most. Sadly.

[nkypete]

That's the cop out choice...you can't have your cake and eat it too. To use a quote from Highlander..."There can be only one!"

 

I think I'm leaning towards Whit. He's been in the league longer, so he's paid his dues. And because of the position he plays, it's hard for someone to say "he had a good game" if they end up losing. Rex, on the otherhand, could run for 100 yards, get another 50 receiving and score 3 TD's and I'd still be happy for him, even if the Pats lose.

 

Not a cop out at all. In your post, you gave all the reasoning why I am hoping for the best for both of them.

[gold sunrise]

Easy, Rex Burkhead. His Dad graduated from GRC and played ball at EKU. His grandparents are retired educators from the Clark Co school system that I have taught with. Got to go with my local boy in Rex.

[UK#1fanisback]

I hope Whit has a great game! The Bengals thought his career was over boy was they wrong.

[theguru]

Rex!

 

And it isn't even close.

 

I love Rex, never liked Whit.

[GrantNKY]

Rex!

 

And it isn't even close.

 

I love Rex, never liked Whit.

Never liked Whit? Why?

[strongopenyon]

Rex!

 

And it isn't even close.

 

I love Rex, never liked Whit.

 

Do tell.

[theguru]

Never liked Whit? Why?

 

Do tell.

 

There may be something on the forum about it, I don't care for him.

[gold sunrise]

Rex!

 

And it isn't even close.

 

I love Rex, never liked Whit.

 

Glad you support our Clark Co family.

[theguru]

Glad you support our Clark Co family.

 

I knew Rex was originally from the Lexington area but I support him because I loved him as a Cincinnati Bengal.

[StickerMann]

Voted for Rex, because always thought he got a raw deal here, but will be happy for either one of them. Just glad that both of them got a reprieve from the "Mike Browns".