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Ted Karras has the perfect nickname for the Bengals' skyscrapers at offensive tackle
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Ted Karras has the perfect nickname for the Bengals' skyscrapers at offensive tackle

Originally posted on A to Z Sports  |  By John Sheeran  |  Last updated 4/29/24

The players occupying the offensive tackle position for the Cincinnati Bengals are the rarest of rare. 

Orlando Brown Jr., Trent Brown, and newly drafted Amarius Mims all stand 6-8 and weigh at least 340 pounds. 

Put them all together, and they look like skyscrapers. That's how 6-4 center Ted Karras sees it. 

Not too long after both Browns formed the nickname "Brown County" for their incredible combined stature, Karras put an even better moniker out into the world to include the 21-year old Mims.

"We got the 'Cincinnati Skyline' at tackle," Karras said. "It was 'Brown County' when it was just (Orlando and Trent) Brown, but I think now that we have three at 6-8 or above, we gotta go with the 'Cincinnati Skyline.'"

Already a folklore legend of the Cincinnati, Karras gives the city another reason to love him even more. 

Cincinnati's iconic downtown skyline formed by its tallest buildings was the inspiration for the name of Skyline Chili, the most famous local restaurant chain in the area. Its signature dishes such as cheese coneys and 3-ways featuring chili (which is really greek meat sauce), and shredded cheddar cheese have been an absolute staple to the community for the past 75 years.

You want a nickname to stick? It has to be catchy and make sense. "Cincinnati Skyline" checks both boxes. 

Score another win for Karras. 

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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