Hubbard Retiring

[*pally*]

I would love to see him back with the team in some capacity.  A coach or maybe Dir of Community Outreach.  

Sam was so vital to the locker room culture change from Marvin to Zac.  His leadership and presence will be missed.  

His next step is getting married next month. They live in Arizona during the off season because of her job.  It will be interesting to see if that changes now that he is retired

Quote:"Sam always has been and always will be a wonderful part of the Bengals organization and the entire Cincinnati community," said Bengals president Mike Brown. "Growing up here, he was a top youth athlete on local gridirons and lacrosse fields before becoming a standout football player at Ohio State. We were fortunate to draft him in 2018, and we immediately knew that we added an outstanding player and an even better person to our team.

"Sam epitomizes what you want in a player — he's a great teammate, a talented athlete and a passionate community member. He helped us win a lot of football games, and he had a number of very memorable plays over the years. His 98-yard fumble recovery return in the Wild Card win over Baltimore is one of the most iconic touchdowns in team history. It has been my honor to watch him play his entire NFL career for his hometown team. We thank him for the memories he created as 'Cincinnati's Own.'"

Quote:"Sam is the definition of what it means to be a professional, and I will always be grateful for the role he played as a leader for our team," said Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. "Sam brought a championship mindset to work every single day with his dedication, commitment and passion for the game. He has proven to be a winner at every level of his career and helped get the most out of his teammates. Sam embraced his Cincinnati roots and created a lasting legacy on and off the field. I am certain he will continue to find success with everything the future brings for him."