Don’t poke the bear.
It’s a pretty straightforward expression, but some people still don’t get it. And that may just be a good thing.
It doesn’t matter how good the Cincinnati Bengals become, how many division titles they win, how far they go in the playoffs, or whether they eventually win their first Super Bowl. Someone will still disrespect them. Someone will poke the bear.
The latest example of that came recently when executives, coaches, and players around the NFL ranked the top 10 defensive tackles for 2023. Not only did Reader not make the list, he didn’t even receive an honorable mention.