Bengals owner sent a letter to the fans about selecting Joe Mixon
Cincinnati Bengals drafted Oklahoma Sooners running back Joe Mixon in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Bengals owner Mike Brown shared a message with fans today explaining his decision to draft Joe. He admits there are some risks but believes it was a good decision.
“The Bengals take pride in our hometown and want to provide winning football on the field and successful players off the field. That is the reason we drafted Joe – he is a rare football talent, and his conduct over the past three years leads us to believe he can help us win football games and also become a productive member of this community.
“In making our decision, we took a risk. In this case, the risk has an upside as well as a downside. We believe Joe has put this behind him and that he can turn into the player and community member that creates a plus for Cincinnati. We are going to do everything in our power to make this happen. Our hope is that time will prove that this opportunity is deserved, and perhaps – if given a chance – Joe can write a chapter in Cincinnati sports history that both he and Cincinnati can be proud of.”
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