John Madden would be proud.
The celebrated broadcaster who died last month often lamented the lack of recognition for defensive and offensive linemen whom he sometimes referred to as "hogs.’’
But while Bengals’ quarterback, Joe Burrow, and standout rookie receiver, Ja'Marr Chase, grab most of the headlines, Cincinnati fans haven’t ignored the contributions of less famous defensive end, Sam Hubbard.
Hubbard, a Moeller High School graduate who played college football at Ohio State, has the fifth most popular game jerseys sold at the Bengals Pro Shop at Paul Brown Stadium, according to Monty Montague, the merchandise manager.