In our second installment of “The Best of the 21st Century” series, we have come across one of the most competitive positions in Bengals history: running backs. There have been running backs who suffered through the dark days of the team (Corey Dillon), running backs who have thrived in the Bengals revival (Rudi Johnson, Cedric Benson, Benjarvus Green-Ellis, Giovanni Bernard and Jeremy Hill) and total busts (Chris Perry). In my opinion, the best running back for the Bengals in the 21st century is Corey Dillon.
Dillon burst on the scene for the Bengals after being drafted 43rd in the 1997 NFL draft.