Praise for Geno Atkins this spring and summer have included buzz words like "scary", supplemented by powerful descriptions like "he's our best player" from his defensive coordinator, Paul Guenther. Many who have watched Atkins during training camp are no longer surprised about his offseason development, or his resumption towards greatness, preached by coaches, teammates and/or a conservative sport media. We've seen it, been awed by the resumption of his familiar quickness and the unsuspecting strength that justifiably earned accolades as a three-time pro bowler and a one-time all-pro player.
Many fans finally got their first look during Cincinnati's preseason opener on Friday.