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Overview of the Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals were the final ever franchise to join the American Football League before the merger with the NFL. The Bengals have struggled throughout their history and are yet to win a Super Bowl. There most successful period was in the 1980's when they reached the Super Bowl twice. The Bengals had a traumatic period from 1990 to 2005 with the franchise having many on and off field problems. They have recovered in recent seasons; make the playoffs two of the last three years.

Statistics Overview of the Cincinnati Bengals

The Cincinnati Bengals were established in 1968. They have played their home matches at Paul Brown Stadium since 1968. The Bengals have never won the Super Bowl but have won the AFC Conference Championship on two occasions. The franchise has won their division on seven occasions and qualified for the playoffs ten times. They have an overall record of 295-379-2 and a playoffs record of 5-10. The Cleveland Browns are the Bengals biggest rivals, with their matches known as the Battle of Ohio.

Conference: NFC
Established: 1968
Stadium: Paul Brown Stadium (2000- present)
Super Bowl Championships: 0
Conference Championships: 2 (1981, 1988)
Division Championships: 7 (1970, 1973, 1981, 1988, 1990, 2005, 2009)
Playoff Appearances:: 10 (1970, 1973, 1975, 1981, 1982, 1988, 1990, 2005, 2009, 2011)
Overall Record: 295-379-2
Playoff Record: 5-10
Biggest Rivals: Cleveland Browns
Head Coach: Marvin Lewis
Legenday Players: Ken Anderson, Corey Dillon, Chad Johnson, Anthony Munoz

Cincinnati Bengals: Star Players for 2012

Quarterback: Andy Dalton

Andy Dalton was selected with the 35th pick of the 2011 NFL draft. Dalton won the starting job at the beginning of the 2011 season after Carson Palmer requested a trade away from the Bengals franchise. Dalton had an excellent season last year. Dalton became the only quarterback in NFL history not drafted in the first round to start all 16 games of his rookie season. He led the Bengals to four fourth-quarter comebacks and was the only rookie quarterback to play in the 2011 playoffs. His excellent form saw him selected for the AFC Pro Bowl team and receive the NFLPA Emerging Player Award. Dalton is looking to develop into the leader of Bengals offense in 2012.

Offensive Star: A.J. Green

The Cincinnati Bengals selected A.J. Green with the fourth pick of the 2011 NFL draft. Green had a terrific rookie season, becoming the first rookie wide receiver since 2003 to make the Pro Bowl. Green led all rookies in receptions and receiving yards, with 1057 yards and seven touchdowns. Dalton and Green surpassed the all-time NFL record for yards and receptions by a rookie quarterback/wide receiver combination. Green is expected to get even better in 2012 and become one of the leading receivers in the NFL.

Defensive Star: Leon Hall

Leon Hall was the 18th pick of the 2011 NFL draft. Hall has been the standout of the Bengals defense since his rookie season and is one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL. Hall starred in his first ever NFL game, making four tackles and recovering a fumble. He finished the 2007 season with five interceptions, a franchise record for interceptions by a rookie. Hall has continued to improve and has forced more fumbles than any other player in recent years. Injury prematurely ended his 2011 season but the Bengals hope that Hall will be back on the field for the start of the season.

Head Coach: Marvin Lewis

Marvin Lewis began his NFL coaching career as linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. In 1996 he became defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens and oversaw a successful period for the franchise including their triumph in Super Bowl XXXV. Lewis was named Cincinnati Bengals head coach in 2003. He is now the most successful coach in Bengals franchise history, winning the AFC North on two occasions and qualified the side for the playoffs three times. In 2009 he was named NFL coach of the year. Lewis was awarded a contract extension this year and his head coaching position is one of the most secure in the NFL.