Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Corey Dillon made waves recently by lashing out at the team’s Ring of Honor process.
Specifically, Dillon took issue with how the team handles the voting process for the Ring of Honor itself, while also throwing out the fact he (rightfully) believes he should be in the Hall of Fame.
Naturally, Dillon’s heavy-handed approach, especially seemingly out of nowhere, provoked all sorts of reactions from old and new fans alike — as well as commentary from the broader NFL audience, too.
Here’s a look at some of the most interesting reactions to Dillon’s comments, as this debate is only just getting started as his name will assuredly come up in the Ring of Honor conversation for the next few years.
New | Corey Dillon’s case for the Hall of Fame and #Bengals Ring of Honor should speak for itself.
To this point, shockingly, it hasn’t.
So, Dillon felt compelled to speak on it. And held back NOTHING.
“Quote me word-for-f—ing-word. Print it.”
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) July 6, 2023
Corey Dillon: “They should change the Ring of Honor process for me.”
Also Corey Dillon: pic.twitter.com/PcALkD1U6N
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) July 6, 2023
All Time Greatest Bengals
1) Anthony Munoz
2) Ken Anderson
3) Geno Atkins
4) Willie Anderson
5) Andrew Whitworth
6) Ken Riley
7) Chad Johnson
8) Lemar Parrish
9) Boomer Esiason
10) Corey Dillon
11) AJ Green
12) Isaac Curtis
13) Bob Trumpy
14) Reggie Williams
15) Max Montoya— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) July 6, 2023
You may not value RBs but if you don’t think Corey Dillon is a top 5 Bengal you might be a casual Bengals fan. Dude played with zero QBs and put up numbers.
— Ace Boogie (@NewStripeCity) July 6, 2023
My final memory of Corey Dillon as a Bengal is him throwing his equipment into the stands and walking off.
He can wait.
Should he be in? Eventually, sure.
There are more deserving guys ahead of him though. https://t.co/njIdLEJQRI
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) July 6, 2023
Corey Dillon also public ally slammed Kitna in the process.
Bro. You ain’t gettin no votes.
You’re a Patriot, remember?
— Santori Miles (@Cincy_Suave) July 6, 2023
Is Corey Dillon a top 5 player in Bengals history?
— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) July 6, 2023
You can't really blame him.
To be clear, Corey Dillon is the greatest running back in #Bengals history (and I'm a fully paid-up member of the James Brooks fan crush club) and will be in the Ring of Honour soon, no doubt.
He's also got a very compelling @ProFootballHOF case, too https://t.co/DJGVdbg9MX
— Bengals UK (@WhoDey_UK) July 6, 2023
I'm more surprised Corey Dillon even wants in the Bengals ROH.
He deserves to be in, but like he gets why he isn't one of the first right?
— Patrick Judis (@PatrickJudis) July 6, 2023
Loved Corey Dillon’s honesty when he was a player.
Love it just as much now.
Plenty of thoughts on CD this afternoon on ESPN1530.
— Mo Egger (@MoEgger) July 6, 2023
Corey Dillon deserves to be in the Bengals ring of honor. But his quote makes it sound like it has been active for a decade already. Not yet.
— Chris Roling (@Chris_Roling) July 6, 2023
I mean this whatever way you want to take it. Corey Dillon was a great player for the @Bengals
To go out how he did then criticize the organization for not recognizing him?
GTFO.
Dudes like him and Palmer just want to feel like they are a part of THIS team.
They aren’t.
— Him Duncan (@BigItaly42) July 6, 2023
1. Corey Dillon absolutely belongs in Canton. I’m among several Bengals’ fans who tweet this a couple times a year.
2. He’ll be in the Bengals’ ROH — but Brown, Munoz, the Kens, Big Willie, and Curtis all have similar or better resumes. Patience, CD.
Great get by Paul. https://t.co/MI64xzdHZb
— Matt Edwards (@MattEdwards) July 6, 2023
Corey Dillon is a Hall of Fame running back. I can only think of one other running back to have the success he did with the rock on a team like he played on, and that guy is in the Hall.@BigWillie7179, I just hope he understands the Ring of Honor voting has seen the fans trying… https://t.co/259Y1RbZEO
— 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 (@BengalsCaptain) July 6, 2023
3 things:
1. He deserves everything he wants from the Bengals and Pro Football HOF.
2. We respect Corey Dillon around these parts forever.
3. You’re next, Patriots. https://t.co/dtnZpom9fx pic.twitter.com/DJZ46yQelW— Kevin Moore (@KMooreTV) July 6, 2023
I will always love Corey Dillon but he is just wrong. A lot of better players have been voted into the Bengals Ring of Honor. He is one of the great ones and will have his turn, but he isn’t greater than those already in. And yes Corey, I would put Kitna in there but not before u
— BengalsGM (@gm_bengals) July 6, 2023
Corey Dillon was the best player on a Bengals team that was horrific in the 90s and early 2000s.
Corey Dillon, to this day, is still the best running back in franchise history.
Corey Dillon’s negative attitude at his exit is why we need guys like Boomer and Chad in ROH first. https://t.co/MLFgUhu0bZ
— Cameron Demler (@CJD22K) July 6, 2023
I know he left on bad terms, but Corey Dillon definitely deserves to be in the ROH. He’s easily one of the best Bengals players of all time. 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
— GB (@gb3lasvegas) July 6, 2023
Corey Dillon is my guy!! But man, he burned a bridge when he left. Idk if you can blame the Bengals on this one. Would love him in the Ring of Honor, but idk
— Evan Heitman (@Coach_Heitman) July 6, 2023
Corey Dillon in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Interesting case. Of the RBs not in yet, Adrian Peterson is a no brainer. Frank Gore, Fred Taylor and Marshawn Lynch get the nod in my book. Dillon and Shaun Alexander are really close. I lean toward yes. Drops a bit after that.
— Jason Cole (@JasonCole62) July 6, 2023
Players being disgruntled toward their former teams are a dime a dozen. And the Bengals Ring of Honor has been around for about 7 1/2 seconds.
That being said, obviously Corey Dillon belongs in the Bengals Ring of Honor. Hopefully he gets in sooner rather than later. #Bengals
— Bengals Twiter (@BengalsTwiter) July 6, 2023
Yeah Corey Dillon is gonna have to wait for my vote homie
— Taylor (@_TaylorCornell) July 6, 2023
Corey Dillon should probably be in talent wise above a few guys on the bengals. But older and popular will go ahead. Chad will probably be in this year solely on his connection to us fans. Hell I’d vote pacman in before Dillon on pure love 😂
— it is us (@Alex_Cincy91) July 6, 2023
