Yes, Green has the honor of the last rookie wide receiver to start a Bengals opener in 2011. Damion Willis, who grew up watching Green because they have similar builds and is now playing in his X spot, will take in Seattle on Sept. 8 what Green did that day in a road opener. He caught just one ball in Cleveland, but it was a 41-yard touchdown that won the game in the fourth quarter.

"He's done everything right," Dalton said of Willis. "He's been in the right spot and when he's had a chance to make plays in the preseason, he's made them."