AJ saying goodbye?

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(12-18-2020, 01:12 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: Thought it was incredibly unfair to say "AJ Green will go down as the greatest Bengals WR of all time".

Chad has more yards here (Leading by 1,500), still has the TD lead, and is probably the most nationally relevant player we've ever had, or at least in the last 30 years.

Not to mention, Chad played a full decade ahead of AJ, when the pass game wasn't quite as explosive as it is now.  There wasn't "targeting" penalites, and the DB's could play a lot more physical.  And as good as the Ravens and Steelers defenses and teams are right now, they were even better during Chad's tenure. (Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Troy Polumalu, James Harrison, etc.)

I think it's safe to assume that had Chad played when AJ did that his numbers would be even greater.

Fwiw, I'm not pointing any of this out to dismiss AJ.  I'm pointing this out because I think that comment by Callahan dismisses Chad.  I think there's a debate there to be had, as the two receivers are so close.  So I would preferred he would have said "one of the greatest" or "there's a chance..."

I just don't think you can definitely say "AJ Green is the greatest wide receiver in Bengals history".  Not yet he's not.

I agree it is a debate, since I could argue the other side  But I really don;t have a problem someone stating their opinion... as "the best" especially when they have some real support behind it.. that is what opinions are.   For example I actually think Curtis is the greatest wr in Bengal history and I have no problem saying it or defending it....