10 Questions With Sting-Rey

Probably the most intriguing draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals is the take no prisoners USC MLB Rey Maualuga. Rey is known for his ferocious hits and bringing game changing momentum with him.

First off, let me welcome you to the Cincinnati Bengals, now I know that you wanted to be drafted higher in the draft but let me say that Bengal Nation let out a scream when the 38th pick was announced in this year’s draft.

Bengals fans have longed to have a MLB that will bring an attitude to this defense.

1. OK, let's jump in with your draft day snub, do you have a chip on your shoulder, are you going to come in motivated to prove to other teams they made a mistake in letting you slide?

2. Did you consider Cincinnati as a spot you could go and did the Bengals attend your Proday?

3. Do you think you’re going to have a big adjustment to NFL speed?

4. With you playing as the Sam backer do you think you’re going to have trouble covering the NFL tight ends?

5. I like the Tattoos is there any meaning behind them?

6. It seems that Cincinnati may have been a good place for you to play, with former USC Alumni Carson Palmer, Frostee Rucker and former teammate Keith Rivers; do you think it will make your adjustment into the NFL a smoother transition?

7. It must be reminiscent of your USC days to come into a team with former USC teammate Keith River and yourself making up two-thirds of the Bengals LB core?

8. How similar is the Bengals defense to the one you run at USC?

9. I heard that Keith Rivers helped you start learning the new playbook, how’s it coming along so far?

10. Last question, could you do me a favor and knock that smile off Hines Wards face?