The All Time Bengals Team - According to AI

[TecmoBengals]

Cool thread! I had to give creating a team a try using Chat GPT. --- EDIT: NO MUNOZ?! Fail.

My prompt
Create an all-time Cincinnati Bengals team using the following framework: player strengths, player impact during the era they played, single season and career statistics, and how the player would fit on an all-time team.

Chat GPT's response
Creating an All-Time Cincinnati Bengals Team using your framework—player strengths, impact during era, single-season and career stats, and fit on an all-time roster—requires a balanced approach of honoring both legacy and on-field performance. Below is a full roster including starters and key backups/specialists in a modern base scheme: 11 personnel on offense (3 WRs), 4-3 defense.

? All-Time Cincinnati Bengals Team
? Criteria Breakdown:
Player Strengths: Individual skills, physical traits, and intangibles.

Impact During Era: Dominance relative to peers, Pro Bowl/All-Pro honors, and playoff success.

Stats (Season & Career): Notable statistical achievements.

All-Time Fit: How well they integrate into a modern all-time roster.
? OFFENSE (Base: 11 personnel)
QB – Ken Anderson
Era Impact: NFL MVP (1981), 4x Pro Bowler, led team to Super Bowl XVI.

Strengths: Accuracy, anticipation, quick release.

Stats: 32,838 yards, 197 TDs; led NFL in passer rating 4x.

Fit: Smart, efficient leader of a balanced offense.

Backup: Joe Burrow (elite peak, pending longevity)

RB – Corey Dillon
Era Impact: Played behind weak O-lines, still dominant.

Strengths: Power, vision, underrated speed.

Stats: 1,435 yards (Bengals single-season record in 2000); 8,061 total Bengals yards.

Fit: Workhorse back who can carry the offense.

Backup: James Brooks (dual-threat finesse back)

WR1 – A.J. Green
Era Impact: 7 straight 1,000-yard seasons; 7x Pro Bowler.

Strengths: Route running, hands, body control.

Stats: 9,430 yards, 65 TDs (most by Bengals WR).

Fit: True X-receiver.

WR2 – Chad Johnson (Ochocinco)
Era Impact: 6x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro.

Strengths: Elite route runner, elite footwork.

Stats: Bengals leader in receptions and yards (751 / 10,783).

Fit: Quick separator at Z.

WR3 – Ja’Marr Chase
Era Impact: Record-setting rookie year; elite in postseason.

Strengths: YAC monster, vertical threat, alpha mentality.

Stats: 1,455 yards (rookie record); still rising.

Fit: Slot/utility weapon for chunk plays.

TE – Bob Trumpy
Era Impact: 4x Pro Bowler, AFL All-Star.

Strengths: Deep threat at TE, blocker.

Stats: 4,600+ yards in a run-heavy era.

Fit: Seam-stretcher, versatile in 2-TE sets.

Backup: Dan Ross (solid all-around)

LT – Andrew Whitworth
Era Impact: 4x Pro Bowler in Cincy; consistent elite play.

Strengths: Pass pro, leadership, IQ.

Fit: Franchise blindside protector.

LG – Max Montoya
Era Impact: 3x Pro Bowler with Bengals.

Strengths: Power and mobility.

Fit: Anchor in run game and screens.

C – Rich Braham
Era Impact: 13 years in Cincy, reliable leader.

Strengths: Smart, tough, agile.

Fit: Communication hub for offense.

RG – Kevin Zeitler
Era Impact: Rock-solid guard early in 2010s.

Strengths: Pass pro technician, mauler in run game.

Fit: Modern interior pass protector.

RT – Willie Anderson
Era Impact: 4x Pro Bowler, 3x All-Pro.

Strengths: Dominant run blocker and pass protector.

Fit: Perfect RT in any era.

?️ DEFENSE (Base: 4-3)
DE – Carlos Dunlap
Era Impact: Franchise sack leader for a time.

Strengths: Length, motor, batted passes.

Stats: 82.5 sacks (Bengals leader).

Fit: Base DE with 3-down ability.

DT – Geno Atkins
Era Impact: 8x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro.

Strengths: Explosiveness, leverage, hand use.

Stats: 75.5 sacks (top 5 all-time DTs).

Fit: 3-tech disruptor.

DT – Tim Krumrie
Era Impact: Heart of '88 Super Bowl D.

Strengths: Toughness, motor, leadership.

Stats: 1,000+ tackles (rare for DT).

Fit: Nose/shade with relentless energy.

DE – Coy Bacon
Era Impact: 1976—21.5 sacks (unofficial).

Strengths: Speed rush, bend.

Fit: Situational edge killer.

Alt: Trey Hendrickson (modern elite pass-rusher)

LB – Reggie Williams
Era Impact: 16 years, 62.5 sacks (LB).

Strengths: Versatile, pass rush and coverage.

Fit: 4-3 OLB or hybrid edge.

LB – Takeo Spikes
Era Impact: Pro Bowler (post-Cincy), fierce competitor.

Strengths: Run fits, leadership, hits.

Fit: Mike LB with sideline range.

LB – Vontaze Burfict
Era Impact: Polarizing but Pro Bowl-caliber play.

Strengths: Instincts, violence, play recognition.

Fit: SAM/strong LB in a downhill system.

CB – Ken Riley
Era Impact: 65 INTs (5th all-time), criminally underrated.

Strengths: Ball skills, technique.

Stats: 65 INTs, 18 seasons.

Fit: CB1 on all-time team.

CB – Lemar Parrish
Era Impact: 6x Pro Bowler, 47 INTs.

Strengths: Return ability, ball hawk.

Fit: Athletic CB2, return ace.

Slot CB – Mike Hilton
Era Impact: Modern elite slot defender.

Strengths: Blitzer, run fits, IQ.

Fit: Nickel package specialist.

FS – David Fulcher
Era Impact: 3x Pro Bowler, All-Pro 1989.

Strengths: Physical, coverage range, enforcer.

Fit: Hybrid safety who can cover TE and hit.

SS – Jessie Bates III
Era Impact: Centerfielding stud (2018–22).

Strengths: Range, instincts, ball skills.

Fit: Free safety who allows disguises.

Alt: Tommy Casanova (1970s All-Decade Team)

? SPECIAL TEAMS
K – Jim Breech
Franchise scoring leader, clutch leg.

P – Kevin Huber
Longest-tenured Bengal, precision punter.

KR/PR – Adam “Pacman” Jones
Elite return man and CB depth.

? COACHING STAFF
Head Coach – Sam Wyche
Most innovative Bengals coach; led team to Super Bowl XXIII.

Notable: No-huddle offense pioneer.

Coordinator Suggestions
OC: Hue Jackson (most creative Bengals OC in recent history)

DC: Dick LeBeau (invented zone blitz)