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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo fights to get his pass off under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defender Geno Atkins during NFL play in Cincinnati, Ohio, December 9, 2012.

Counting down the top-five players with the most to prove in 2013. We start with No.

October 28, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker James Harrison straps on his helmet against the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field.

Mickey M. Buy. I think with adding Tyler Eifert and a healthy Mohamed Sanu, Dalton is going to have the opportunity to fully run the west coast style offense we think Gruden wants to implement.

CBS Sports' Pete Prisco came out with his top-100 players in the NFL. There are three Bengals and two in the top-15. Since we're in the middle of a long and boring offseason, every NFL analyst is coming out with their top-100 players in the league.

There's a lot of excitement about the Bengals offense, but it's the defense that continues defining this team.

Dec 23, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins during the second half of the game at Heinz Field.

If Geno Atkins played for any other team, especially one in a major market, the United States would change their flag to a picture of his face.

Bengals defensive lineman Geno Atkins is among the NFL's 10 most underrated players, according to CBSSports.com NFL Insider Mike Freeman .

Kentucky first lady Jane Beshear is expected to visit Burlington Friday afternoon.

Kentucky first lady Jane Beshear is expected to visit Burlington Friday afternoon.

The Bengals boast one of the best defensive lines in the NFL, but that wasn't always the case.

Once the NFL draft ends, there's a mad rush to grade each team's picks. While a good practice in theory, it's ultimately limited.

Our friends at Pro Football Focus compiled a list of the top 101 players from 2012, and there were some interesting results.

The Bengals have a history of franchise tagging guys one year, then letting them leave in free agency the next year.

The Bengals haven't always been well represented on lists of the top players in the league.

Apr 26, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals first round draft pick Tyler Eifert and head coach Marvin Lewis pose for a photo during a press conference at Paul Brown Stadium.

Oct 14, 2012; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tackle Andre Smith before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Dec 23, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins during the second half of the game at Heinz Field.

We take a look at one emailers thoughts on the Bengals and Falcons. We ask you what you're top-five best Bengals of 2013 would look like.