The NFL Honors and announcement of the newest Pro Football Hall of Fame came and went with nary an ounce of respect for the Cincinnati Bengals. Rather than a think piece on that, I've opted to just give my two cents on it here, since it ties into the subject at hand.
Those who vote of the NFL's top awards and those who vote for the Hall of Fame don't respect the Bengals organization. It's an earned, deserved reputation. It's as simple as that.
How does this apply to the headline here? One reason among many: The Bengals took a wild gamble on Shemar Stewart with the 17th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.