Artrell Hawkins was impressive in his first Bengals' workouts. If Artrell Hawkins finds a home at cornerback the way he has settled into Cincinnati, the Bengals' revolving door at that position will spin much more slowly. Hawkins, attempting to vault from the University of Cincinnati into the NFL, feels comfortable among the Queen City's seven hills and orange barrels. While some draftees hope to be selected by a team that will bring them closer to the beach or the big city, Hawkins was enthused last month when the Bengals took him in the second round.
People are nice and courteous.
It's easy to learn your way around. It couldn't be more perfect. Since then, impermanence has been the norm for Bengals corners. Left cornerback Ashley Ambrose, a 1996 Pro Bowl starter who's approaching his third season as a regular, provides stability. But Ambrose becomes eligible for unrestricted free agency after this year.