Giovani Bernard: Cincy’s Secret Weapon

Posted Jan 1, 2014
Meet Giovani Bernard, the Cincinnati Bengals running back who in 17 weeks has become one of the most dynamic young runners in the NFL. He’s short—on the short list of the NFL’s shortest players, he measures just above Trindon Holliday and Darren Sproles at 5-8 1/2. He’s frugal (read: cheap)—Bernard’s favorite Christmas presents included Red Robin gift certificates from his mother-in-law. (Sports Illustrated)

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