CINCINNATI (WXIX) - We all know the story about the Cincinnati Bengals’ quarterback who joined the team on a Tuesday, started five days later against the Green Bay Packers and has gone on to play at a top-10 quarterback level over the last month. Joe Flacco’s first impression with the Bengals has been legendary and unforgettable, and he’s getting plenty of well-earned spotlight.

But have you heard the story about the Bengals’ linebacker who joined the team last Thursday, played 19 special teams snaps three days later as the Bengals faced the Bears and blocked for a kick return for a touchdown on his very first snap in Cincinnati?

Meet linebacker Brian Asamoah II, aka “Special Teams Flacco.”

“I showed up Thursday, and then it was a lot of film with the special teams coach and trust to pu

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