The Cincinnati Bengals will roll with in-house options to replace right tackle La’el Collins.
But that won’t stop those outside the team when it comes to the topic of Andrew Whitworth.
Whitworth, happily retired after a Super Bowl win last year, has at least acknowledged the fans who want to see him come out of retirement and rejoin the Bengals for a Hollywood-esque run.
It’s unlikely for many, many reasons, yet a fun thing to talk about, especially while there’s an extra day of waiting because the Bengals don’t play until Monday night.
Here’s a look at some of the latest messages sent to Whitworth and on the topic as a whole.
Do you realize @AndrewWhitworth that you’ll be the only lineman 2 win back 2 back Super Bowls with 2 different teams.Rams ain’t going there this year. The @Bengals ARE! U beat us last year.U win with us this year. Plus you’ll get free steak dinners @TheRealJeffRuby Steakhouses.
— Jeff Ruby (@TheRealJeffRuby) December 28, 2022
I’m always in to play golf with my brother!
That doesn’t have to include stopping bull rushes!!! 🙈— Andrew Whitworth (@AndrewWhitworth) December 28, 2022
So you’re telling me there’s a chance @AndrewWhitworth ? 😙 pic.twitter.com/EeO11Fr5Kt
— Wincy (@WincinnatiPod) December 28, 2022
I need Andrew Whitworth back in a Bengals uniform. If that news drops I’m going to go absolutely nuts
— MRome17 (@MRomeo017) December 29, 2022
Come to Cincinnati and eat at Montgomery Inn
— Darien Bruce (@BerryAldiss) December 29, 2022
@AndrewWhitworth Come on big fella your job ain’t done https://t.co/YYgPZVjdsP
— 6WY (@6WHeisenberg) December 28, 2022
Love to see you come out of retirement , and play with the Bengals, one more time !! You loved here in the jungle !! Who dey !! 🐅🤗
— sharon bishop (@sharonbishop66) December 28, 2022
I will throw you a parade in Cincy Whit….
— Bengalorian (@thebengalorian) December 28, 2022
Please listen to this man @AndrewWhitworth https://t.co/ZUoGy6X984
— Orson Ge (@orsonjpg) December 28, 2022
"Free Steak Dinners." Sign the papers @AndrewWhitworth @TheRealJeffRuby https://t.co/TITUoaBzis
— Zachary Haines (@hainesforohio) December 28, 2022
Ruby with the full court press here, hell no need for a contract the steaks should be payment enough. 😉@AndrewWhitworth https://t.co/K1fGQFz9QC
— shawn moore (@whodeybaby) December 28, 2022
So… @AndrewWhitworth if you’re a big Burrow fan… you should come home and throw the jersey on for one last run https://t.co/pPaaIwQXOB
— Seth Davis (@SethDavis55) December 28, 2022
Hey @AndrewWhitworth, we miss you on the field! The Bengals could use your leadership and experience in the trenches. How about one more season in the stripes? #WhoDey
(This was written by ChatGPT FYI)
— Erick Smith (@RealErickSmith) December 28, 2022
I thought you meant to join Bengals, or not!😜
— Chad Lowe (@ichadlowe) December 28, 2022
So hear me out @AndrewWhitworth. I know your retirement was storybook. But, a return to the @Bengals with a glorious win is the story that would make for one hell of an iconic movie. #ruletheplayoffs #whodey #bengalsnation https://t.co/BaQYyxjqO6
— Summer Crenshaw (@SummerCrenshaw) December 28, 2022