TE Kelly wins 'courage' award
The Bengals have named tight end Reggie Kelly as this year’s recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award.
The award honors NFL players who demonstrate commitment to the values of sportsmanship and courage. Each NFL team selects one player as its nominee. Kelly will be honored with the other recipients at the annual awards banquet in Baltimore at the conclusion of the 2007-2008 season.
Kelly has been an unsung leader since signing with the team in 2003. Quarterback Carson Palmer has called Kelly "the best teammate I have ever had."
"Reggie is a quiet but convincing team leader," said Paul Sparling, Bengals head athletic trainer. "He demonstrates to all around him what it takes to be a pro, as a player, father, and husband. ... He has proven to be durable on the field, missing only seven games due to injury, in his nine year career. He finds the will to play when others can’t. He exemplifies professionalism, integrity, strength and dedication, and that’s what the Ed Block Courage Award honors."
Kelly was a second round draft pick in 1999 by the Atlanta Falcons, where he played tight end until signing with the Bengals in March 2003. He re-signed as an unrestricted free agent in March.
posted by Mark at 12:21 PM
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Post a Comment*I've heard the argument that the Bengals could use a better pass catching tight end. I agree, but I would never want to get rid of Reggie. He's a class act and works hard. Congrats, Reggie you deserve it!!
I think Kelly is a positive player. He might not be the greatest TE, but still, you don't see him as a player who would get arrested or let his ego get in the way of a game. Reggie always seems to be smiling, and the Bengals need a positive attitude on the team
Maybe this award, plus the work of a publicist, could alert Bob Bratkowski to the presence of a tight end on the roster.
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