05-20-2018, 12:09 AM
Some interesting reads for sure. I apologize for not being more clear in the OP for those that misunderstood the poll question. I don't post a lot. Greg Cook was before my time, I was born in 68, so I only know his legend. But I do know many of the greats have said he was among the best ever if not for the injury. How would the Bengals history read with a few Super Bowls is a great question.
Ki-Jana Carter is an interesting choice. Not because I doubt how good he could have been if not for the injury, but because if Ki-Jana Carter pans out, then the Bengals likely don't draft Corey Dillon in the 2nd round 2 years later in 1997. I'm not sure how much better off the Bengals would have been with a healthy Carter over Dillon. Dillon is essentially the type of player I was saying in the OP to change their careers with. A borderline HOF.
I would have voted Chris Perry over Ki-Jana Carter. I'm thinking if Chris Perry had a Steven Jackson type of career, then we likely don't sign Cedric Benson. While Benson was more than serviceable and had some pretty good years here, he was no Steven Jackson. We all remember Cedric Benson's limitations. Could have a Healthy and as good as advertised Chris Perry have made the difference in the Bengals winning a few more games and perhaps a playoff game or more?
Ki-Jana Carter is an interesting choice. Not because I doubt how good he could have been if not for the injury, but because if Ki-Jana Carter pans out, then the Bengals likely don't draft Corey Dillon in the 2nd round 2 years later in 1997. I'm not sure how much better off the Bengals would have been with a healthy Carter over Dillon. Dillon is essentially the type of player I was saying in the OP to change their careers with. A borderline HOF.
I would have voted Chris Perry over Ki-Jana Carter. I'm thinking if Chris Perry had a Steven Jackson type of career, then we likely don't sign Cedric Benson. While Benson was more than serviceable and had some pretty good years here, he was no Steven Jackson. We all remember Cedric Benson's limitations. Could have a Healthy and as good as advertised Chris Perry have made the difference in the Bengals winning a few more games and perhaps a playoff game or more?
