Mike Brown Says Bengals 'Took a Risk' Drafting Joe Mixon in 2nd Round

In an open letter for Cincinnati.com, Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown explained the reasoning behind selecting controversial Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft.Brown acknowledged the risk involved but also expressed his belief that it could pay big dividends:"In making our decision, we took a risk. In this case, the risk has an upside as well as a downside. We believe Joe has put this behind him and that he can turn into the player and community member that creates a plus for Cincinnati. We are going to do everything in our power to make this happen. Our hope is that time will prove that this opportunity is deserved, and perhapsif given a chanceJoe can write a chapter in Cincinnati sports history that both he and Cincinnati can be proud of."This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.Get the best sports content from the web and social in thenew B/R app. Get the app and get the game.
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