12-22-2022, 04:53 AM
(12-22-2022, 03:18 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: The fact that one of the 5 best teams in the NFL and one on the hottest streak in the AFC only has 3 pro bowlers really is a testament to how amazing this team is. There are only a hand full of "stars" in the traditional sense and I wouldn't even count Hendrickson among those. When I say stars, I mean players that transcend their own team's fandoms. Widely regarded across the NFL as top 3 to top 5 at their position and legitimate game changers at their positions or future hall of famers.
On this team, we have so many good to great players, but Burrow and Chase really are the only super stars the team has. What we have are solid to really good players at nearly every position, especially on defense, along with incredible depth and coaching.
And that is a great sign for future success, in my opinion.
This is an interesting take. If the Pro Bowl selections reflect accuracy of who is legitimately stars in the league-- game changers and future hall of famers -- then the Bengals poor showing in this area would mean the Bengals, being one of the top teams in the league, have a roster of solid to really good players at nearly every position, and depth and good coaching. If so, that would bode well for future success, as one could replace much of roster, if necessary economically, and keep the success going.
I'm not sure the Pro Bowl selections are accurate for the Bengals. But reading national commentators list who were snubs and not seeing any list Bengals players (while some mentioned the Eagles had 2 snubs and should have had 10 on the pro bowl, and Chiefs should have had 8 rather than 7), then maybe the Bengals are a team with really good players, but just not many at the top 3 to 5 in their position.
