It was written that Peter Warrick was working out with the team on Tuesday. Production wise, he's degraded since 2003. But sentimentally, I hoped he would sign. Warrick, the Bengals 2000 first round pick, had never fulfilled the expectations that come with being the #4 pick. It took until his fourth season to set career highs in receptions (79), yards receiving (819) and touchdowns (7). Injury has prevented him from touching his 2003 numbers -- only 22 receptions and 307 receiving yards since.
Earlier in the week, I pointed out my favorite Peter Warrick moment was the 68-yard punt return for touchdown against Kansas City. He also had a magnificent 77-yard touchdown reception. The 24-19 win against the then undefeated Kansas City Chiefs, goes down as one of my favorites games since Marvin Lewis took over. The others include, but not limited to:
- The Bengals 38-31 win over the Steelers in 2005.
- The Bengals 58-48 win over the Cleveland Browns in 2004.
- The Bengals 37-45 loss to the Colts. Yea, I know it's a loss, but that was one helluva entertaining game.
Perhaps discussing our favorite games is something we can do down the line during the dogmatic times of the off-season.
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