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FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Scott Hunter warms up before their game against the Miami Dolphins, Aug. 12, 1972, in Miami. The Dolphins technically weren't undefeated in 1972, they were beaten during the preseason. Miami went 3-3 in the preseason that year, losing to Detroit, Green Bay and Washington. (AP Photo/Jim Bourdier, File)
The perfect, unbeaten '72 Dolphins knew how losses felt

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 19, 2022 02:18 PM EDT

FILE - Former Miami Dolphins 1972 players Bob Griese (12) and Earl Morrall (15) enjoy a half time celebration honoring the 1972 undefeated team at an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Miami. Even though they weren't chasing perfection at the time, they ended up accomplishing something that no team since has repeated. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
50 years later, '72 Dolphins remain unmatched in perfection

By Alanis Thames Oct. 18, 2022 06:00 AM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler watches players warm up for an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Butler retired on Saturday, Jan. 22, less than a week after his 19th season with the team ended in a blowout playoff loss to Kansas City. The 65-year-old Butler, who spent 10 seasons as a linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks in the 1970s and 80s before getting into coaching, helped the Steelers win two Super Bowls and reach another during his nearly two decades with the team. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler retires

By Will Graves Jan. 22, 2022 06:37 PM EST

Steelers' Butler: Watt not practicing because of contract

By Dan Scifo Aug. 07, 2021 07:34 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Keith Butler acknowledged that linebacker T.J. Watt isn’t practicing because he has yet to sign a...

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu celebrates following Pittsburgh's 27-23 win over the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL Super Bowl XLIII football game in Tampa, Fla. Former Pittsburgh Steelers star Troy Polamalu has carved his own unique path to the Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
Troy being Troy: Polamalu carves singular path to Hall

By Will Graves Jul. 31, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - This is a 1975, file photo showing Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert. The menacing Lambert, drafted in 1974, earned All-Pro honors five times. (AP Photo/File)
Curtain Calls: Hall of Famers highlight top Steelers picks

By Will Graves Apr. 21, 2020 07:01 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers-Seahawks prime-time showdown highlights Week 17

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 26, 2019 06:47 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns-Bengals Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 10:10 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) stretched for a touchdown as Miami Dolphins defensive back Nik Needham (40) is unable to defend, during the second half at an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Officially the worst: Bengals move on to top of the draft

By Joe Kay Dec. 23, 2019 03:46 PM EST

Bengals-Dolphins Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 01:28 PM EST
CINCINNATI (1-13) AT MIAMI (3-11) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Dolphins by 2 1/2 RECORD...

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, left, works the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Closing in: 1-win Bengals can clinch No. 1 draft pick

By Joe Kay Dec. 16, 2019 04:02 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley, left, hands off the ball to running back Joe Mixon (28) during the first half of NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Winless Bengals joining ranks of franchise's worst teams

By Joe Kay Nov. 11, 2019 03:57 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) runs the ball against Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Familiar replay: Bengals 0-5 wondering how low they'll go

By Joe Kay Oct. 07, 2019 04:50 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs past Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman, right, during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game in Landover, Md., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
NFL 2019: Bengals facing daunting odds, history under Taylor

By Joe Kay Aug. 22, 2019 12:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 22, 2018, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) jukes to get by Atlanta Falcons strong safety Damontae Kazee (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. Juke: When any player make a deceptive move to fake out an opponent on the field. Often, but not always, applies to running backs and wide receivers. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
NFL language: from Hail Mary to Pick-6 on Any Given Sunday

By Simmi Buttar And Barry Wilner May. 10, 2019 02:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013 file photo, Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown visits on the sidelines before a preseason NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. Mention the NFL draft, and the debate begins immediately. Who’s the best player ever taken at No. 1 overall or the top player ever taken in a late round? (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
Analysis: The best NFL draft picks 1-32 and by round

By Teresa M. Walker And Simmi Buttar Apr. 23, 2019 04:47 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals football head coach Zac Taylor speaks during a news conference, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Cincinnati. After 16 years without a playoff win under Marvin Lewis, the Bengals decided to try something different. But they had to wait more than a month before hiring Zac Taylor as their next coach in hopes of ending a long streak of futility. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Can Zac Taylor take long-suffering Bengals the next step?

By Joe Kay Feb. 05, 2019 05:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019 file photo Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor is seen before the NFL football NFC championship game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. The Bengals have hired Taylor as their coach, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, heading in different direction after failing to get a playoff win during Marvin Lewis' 16 seasons. They targeted the Rams quarterbacks coach as Lewis' replacement, but weren't able to close a deal until LA's season ended with a 13-3 loss to the Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday night. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, file)
With wait over, Bengals hire Zac Taylor as coach

By Joe Kay Feb. 04, 2019 04:18 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph, center, reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Former Broncos coach Joseph set to interview for Bengals job

By Joe Kay Jan. 02, 2019 04:00 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph, center, reacts on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Next Bengals coach inherits roster ready for big change

By Joe Kay Jan. 01, 2019 04:36 PM EST