The Cincinnati Bengals are making a major mistake with their Ring of Honor.
James Rapien, Marisa Contipelli and Jacob Tissot discuss the new voting rules, this year's candidates and why some franchise legends could be left out for years to come. They break down the biggest concerns with the current process and what it could mean for future Ring of Honor classes.
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