As the calendar turns to 2026, there are currently two players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame from the Cincinnati Bengals: Anthony Mu\u00f1oz (class of 1998) and Ken Riley (class of 2023). There have been plenty of players worthy of enshrinement despite being one of the worst overall programs in NFL history. While some players like Chad Johnson or Corey Dillon, who were fan-favorites and among the elites in their eras, may never be enshrined, there are a few who deserve it.<\/p>\n
Geno Atkins did not make the cut, but he may end up in Canton one day. However, the Bengals have one from the modern era and one from the senior\/coaches\/contributor category. Willie Anderson<\/a>, the franchise’s stalwart right tackle in a forgettable era, is a finalist once again. Ken Anderson<\/a>, the franchise’s first MVP and first quarterback to lead the team to a Super Bowl, is once again up for enshrinement.<\/p>\n It’s time for both to get in.<\/p>\n Right tackles are severely undervalued in the NFL. When you think of all of the Hall of Fame tackles, you\u2019ll likely name off all left tackles. Even if he isn\u2019t protecting the quarterback\u2019s \u201cblindside,” the right tackle position is crucial.<\/p>\n A fantastic follow on Twitter (@BigWillie7179<\/a>), Anderson has become a voice for the big guys. As a player, Anderson was the best right tackle in the league for the entirety of his career. He helped plow the way for nine running backs\u2019 1,000-yard seasons. He protected guys like\u00a0Jeff Blake,\u00a0Jon Kitna, and\u00a0Carson Palmer.<\/p>\n Anderson faced phenomenal pass rushers in his time:<\/p>\n What do these 10 HOF DLinemen have in common?<\/p>\n K Greene, M Strahan, R White, C Dollman, J Peppers, J Taylor, T Suggs, R Dent, J Allen, C Haley<\/p>\n NONE had a sack vs WILLIE ANDERSON<\/p>\n True story. Amazing isn't it?<\/p>\n Compare apples to apples – @BigWillie7179<\/a> HOF pic.twitter.com\/l0Lw2CpZZc<\/a><\/p>\n — Paul Alexander (@CoachPaulAlex) December 4, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nIt’s Time to Add Two Bengals to The Hall of Fame<\/h2>\n
Willlie Anderson, 1996-2007<\/h3>\n
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