Fansided · Feb 8
Bengals were so close yet so far from Seahawks star in NFL Draft
Feb 5, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) talks to media members at the San Jose Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn ImagesThe 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.
