Hardcore Bengals 👑

The @hardcoremadden league Bengals account. All the Queen City heartache in digital form. Hardcore Madden Sergeant-at-Arms 2022 19-0

[The Hardcore Madden League @hardcoremadden]

What’s that?

...something...

...in the distance...?

[Luke South @luke_south]

You listening @EAMaddenNFL @Equipment_Guru?

[Luke South @luke_south]

I've loved the #NFLDraft for years. I've always watched film and tabbed my favorite prospects. This year I wanted to test my eyes and document my evaluations. So, here it is. The 102 players I found most interesting, written up & ranked in position groups. https://t.co/6x5H8ccdmz

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

Championships are built on Skyline chili and goetta

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

How did this Bengals team go from 1st overall pick in 2020 to champs in 2022?

We invested in premium positions, and took calculated risks. QB, OL, and CB are the most important positions on the field. We’ve invested 7 draft picks & signed 4 free agents in these roles since 2020.

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

A feel good story of the 2022 season, the Hardcore Bengals decided to retain 35 year old Bengal vets A.J. Green and Geno Atkins in hope of giving them a ring to end their tenure with the club. In their final seasons, they finally have them.

Thank you A.J. and Geno 💍
#WhoDey

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

He followed up his regular season campaign with 4 interceptions in 3 games, including a pick 6 in the divisional round and 2 more swipes in the Madden Bowl

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

The 2022 Bengal defense was 3rd in scoring (325) and 3rd in interceptions (21), but streaky.

The streak was hot in the playoffs, and the Queen City Cats piled up 15(!) interceptions during the Madden Bowl run.

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

Kristian Fulton, the 34th overall pick in 2020, had played his first 2 seasons under the radar, and developed a reputation for playing tight coverage with low ball production. 2022 was a coming out party, as the CB tracked down 4 regular season interceptions.

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Mixon grinded out 9 TD’s during the Cincinnati Madden Bowl run

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

Cincy totaled 708 points over 19 games - 37.3 points per game

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

The Bengal offense, the #1 scoring offense in the regular season, totaled 110 points in their 3 playoff games.

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

They shouldered the load for the offense in the playoffs, allowing Mixon to rack up the majority of offensive production. The pressure was off for Tua, who threw for only 3 TD in 3 games, but was efficient as ever. #13 completed 88% off his passes in the Madden Bowl

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

The real MVP on this championship team is the offensive line. Sewell, Anchrum, Paradis, Williams, and Willis dominated all 19 games this season.

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

Joe Mixon was named the official Madden Bowl MVP, rushing 27 times for 164 yards and 3 TD. Mighty Joe broke 6 tackles in the game

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

And now, we can rest. #WhoDey

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

Your Hardcore Bengals just thumped @DaHardcoreBears 37-13 to complete a perfect 19-0 season, and now reign as MADDEN BOWL CHAMPS! 🏆 #WhoDey

[Hardcore Bengals 👑 @HardcoreBengals]

The Hardcore Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs and are your AFC CHAMPIONS!!! #WhoDey