The Facts:
While organized team activities are only a week old, the off-season program has been going on for more than a month and Green has established himself as one of the leaders - not by talking though. During position drills, Green has been the first in line and has also been mentoring some of the younger guys on routes and other things with the offense. "I just want to be that leader that I know I can," Green said earlier this week. "I really don't lead by being vocal, I lead by example."
Reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
For a player in his second season to say he feels like one of the old guys around the Bengals locker room most times would elicit a couple laughs. In the case of Green, though, that statement is true. As Enquirer staffer Joe Reedy notes, when it comes to the receivers currently on the roster, Green has the most receptions with 65. Brandon Tate is going into his fourth year and Jordan Shipley is entering his third. But on a unit averaging only 2.2 years of experience, Green is the leader. After setting team rookie records for yards (1,057) and 100-yard games (four) along with becoming the first rookie receiver to make the Pro Bowl since 2003, Green considered last season to be a good one, but said the one thing he wanted to work on is consistency. Another key will be remaining healthy. "My ability, my foundation is set high and everything is set high off my first season," Green said. "I feel a lot more comfortable. I've been in the system for a year. I know what to expect." Fantasy owners also have expectations; in Green's case they will be high.
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