04-08-2021, 02:18 PM
It will be interesting to see how exclusive the Bengals want this club to be. Four inductees makes sense in the first year or two because there's a lot of time to make up for. But unless you want to fill the whole ring pretty quickly it seems like you have to scale back to one or two a year.
The Bengals have a FAQ that says a little about this.
https://www.bengals.com/team/ring-of-honor/faq
So besides Brown and Munoz, the initial inductees should have a reasonable claim for being worthy of the Pro Football HOF. That's:
Ken Anderson
Ken Riley
Willie Anderson
Chad Johnson
If you include players who padded out their HOF credentials with other teams then add Corey Dillon.
Then I think you start adding in people who had great careers with the Bengals who would probably be getting more of a HOF look if the Bengals could have just scored a Super Bowl win.
Sam Wyche
Boomer Esiason
Isaac Curtis
Lemar Parrish
Then you can add some people who are special to the team and its fans.
Forrest Greg
Bob Trumpy
Chris Collinsworth
Tim Krumrie
Reggie Williams
David Fulcher
Max Montoya
Dave Lapham
The Bengals have a FAQ that says a little about this.
https://www.bengals.com/team/ring-of-honor/faq
Quote:How was it determined to have four members in the inaugural class?
The Ring of Honor represents the best of the best. One of the most important factors was to build it in a thoughtful and sustainable way so that it maintains the excitement and engagement for years to come. An inaugural class of four maintains exclusivity, while also starting a great debate on who should be inducted this year and in future years.
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What are the qualifications to be inducted?
Pro Football Hall of Fame members are automatically inducted. Players must be retired. Additional qualifications include Pro Bowls, team records, individual achievements and Bengals First 50 votes from fans and media.
So besides Brown and Munoz, the initial inductees should have a reasonable claim for being worthy of the Pro Football HOF. That's:
Ken Anderson
Ken Riley
Willie Anderson
Chad Johnson
If you include players who padded out their HOF credentials with other teams then add Corey Dillon.
Then I think you start adding in people who had great careers with the Bengals who would probably be getting more of a HOF look if the Bengals could have just scored a Super Bowl win.
Sam Wyche
Boomer Esiason
Isaac Curtis
Lemar Parrish
Then you can add some people who are special to the team and its fans.
Forrest Greg
Bob Trumpy
Chris Collinsworth
Tim Krumrie
Reggie Williams
David Fulcher
Max Montoya
Dave Lapham