Cincinnati Bengals fans tend to have a soft spot for quarterback AJ McCarron.
While he was only in town for a handful of seasons, McCarron was memorable for sparking debates amongst the fanbase while serving as the backup behind Andy Dalton.
Buy Bengals TicketsMcCarron also had that close call in the playoffs that nearly ended the postseason drought.
While it should go without saying that Bengals fans aren’t thrilled that this all came about because of the lingering Joe Burrow injury with the team at 0-2, they are plenty happy to see McCarron back in the city.
Here are some of the top reactions to the news.
For those of you Bengals fans new to the movement, AJ McCarron was our "Man in the Iron Mask" https://t.co/N4A9JmbLHw
— Dr. Hodgie the Electric Smodgie (@hodgiesmodgie) September 23, 2023
Looking forward to finding out if McCarron is HIM all these years later. https://t.co/PVf7KAdgUP
— Andrew Russell (@Andrew_Russell7) September 23, 2023
Team McCarron, we back up. #Daltonpackhittincrazy pic.twitter.com/6rHj7gbLGL
— Ace Boogie (@NewStripeCity) September 23, 2023
AJ McCarron returning to the Bengals was not even on my wildest possibilities bingo card.
— Patrick Judis (@PatrickJudis) September 23, 2023
The McCarron hive is back 😈
📸@OliviaRayTV 👀 pic.twitter.com/h2udUL2wWV
— ZIM (@zimwhodey) September 23, 2023
AJ McCarron on coming back to Cincy and scene of ‘15 Wild Card: I still remember throwing that touchdown pass and the way the crowd erupted is something I’ll always remember.
— Geoff Hobson (@GeoffHobsonCin) September 23, 2023
McCarron truthers https://t.co/YtA6g4Niff pic.twitter.com/snLb2d8ewb
— Andrew Russell (@Andrew_Russell7) September 23, 2023
Why I like the McCarron signing to the #Bengals practice squad:
-some starting experience
-has history with the Bengals organization and familiarity with the front office
-tore up the #XFL in 2023
-hard worker with an attitude that seems like a culture fit— BENGALS TALK 🗣 (@BengalsTalk) September 23, 2023
AJ McCarron can absolutely steer the ship for a few wins.
— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) September 23, 2023
There is no backup quarterback this city loves like AJ McCarron.
— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) September 23, 2023
The Aj McCarron to Aj Green TD will forever go down as one of my favorite memories as a Bengals fan before that epic meltdown occurred..
And after 8 years he’s back, life really comes at you 360.😭 pic.twitter.com/o4niQtTW3C
— Chaston Scott (@CinCity808) September 23, 2023
AJ McCarron nearly broke the playoff curse in Cincinnati.
Could he keep us afloat if Burrow needs a few weeks?
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) September 23, 2023
Not as fun as mccarron https://t.co/v066Dm3apx
— Der German Tiger🐅 (@DerGermanTiger) September 23, 2023
AJ McCarron is BACK
— Faux Joey Brrr (@FauxJeaux) September 23, 2023
Was trying to come up with a joke about how old AJ McCarron is only to find out he’s a year and a half younger than me. https://t.co/Zvhp4MiEgk
— Matt Edwards (@MattEdwards) September 23, 2023
Signing AJ McCarron made my day. The guy just makes plays and the stage isn’t too big. I’d be peachy with Burrow taking it easy til the bye, and AJ at the helm for games 4-6. Welcome back @10AJMcCarron https://t.co/Fs7QKUAAjb
— Chet Meiners (@MeinersChet) September 23, 2023
The bengals signing AJ McCarron is actually crazy (good crazy) lmao I love it.
I live in St. Louis so I enjoyed watching him play for the @XFLBattlehawks him coming back to the bengals is awesome
— Kyle (@bengalsordie) September 23, 2023
The Rock on Monday Night Football when AJ McCarron comes out lol https://t.co/rLuh34unAr pic.twitter.com/BUGSCTVxyK
— B3NGALSJAY85 (@BreakerBrozJay) September 23, 2023
Knowing who AJ McCarron is let’s you know who’s been a Bengals’ fan longer than 3 years 😂👏🏾
— John’te Dominique (@ImariDubose) September 23, 2023
Welcome Back Home AJ McCarronhttps://t.co/p7Cho3njbO
— Patrick C. Foulke (@PatrickCFoulke) September 23, 2023
WHOOOOO McCARRON MANIAAAAAA https://t.co/dphUsL77cI
— Der German Tiger🐅 (@DerGermanTiger) September 23, 2023
I mean call me crazy but I'd feel real comfortable with McCarron if burrow went down
— theygottaplayus (@Alex_Cincy91) September 23, 2023
