James Brooks Climbs The Steps Again To Bengals Ring of Honor

James Brooks is set to climb the steps again as he enters the Bengals Ring of Honor, a recognition connected to the path he took from Riverfront Stadium to Paycor Stadium. In a recent moment described around two phone calls, Bengals President Mike Brown told Brooks he had been selected for the franchise’s Ring of Honor. Brooks, who played in Cincinnati during the 1980s, emphasized that he considered it an honor and said he wants people to know he was a good player. The article highlights his production and skill set, citing 4.8 yards per carry and 10.1 yards per catch, leading backs by those metrics among players with qualifying run and reception totals. Brooks also was credited with pass protection, with Brown noting that even at his size he was effective and quick. His offseason routine included running Riverfront Stadium steps twice a week with strength-coach Kim Wood. From 1984 to 1991, Brooks totaled 9,459 yards from scrimmage on 1,641 touches, while contemporaries like Eric Dickerson, Roger Craig, and Marcus Allen later reached the Hall of Fame.