I’m back again for Week 2 of “Catching” with A.J. Green. I learned some interesting things about the Bengals star receiver, but first an injury update.

Green said he expects to return to practice this week and see how things go with the injured knee. He hopes to be ready for the game against Cleveland on Sunday. He said it was difficult standing on the sideline unable to help his teammates in a disappointing loss to Baltimore.

Big C: I understand you had an interesting hobby growing up. You were a juggler?

A.J.: Laugh… Yes, it was something to do when I was in elementary school. I thought it was something I would like to try. I enjoyed it and dedicated myself to it for five years. I would juggle balls, bowling pins and rings. Just little things like that.

Big C: What would be the craziest thing you ever tried to juggle?

A.J.: I would have to say three bricks (laugh).

Big C: Do you think those juggling skills helped you in any way?

A.J.: Oh yeah, definitely! I feel like it helped me ata young age to establish good eye-hand coordination, timing and looking passes into my hands. I think it has helped me tremendously.

Big C: Who was your nemesis going up against in college?

A.J.: I would have to say Patrick Peterson.

Big C: What made him such a challenge?

A.J.: He’s a big, physical, corner who could run stride for stride with you.

Big C: What is Superman’s kryptonite when it comes to junk food?

A.J.: Man, everyday I have to have me a King Size Reese’s and a Mountain Dew. I don’t know what it is, but it’s something I have to have every day (laugh).

Big C: What food can you do without?

A.J.: Ooooh, I don’t eat mashed potatoes.

Big C: What is your favorite movie?

A.J.: Fast and Furious Five.

Big C: What is your favorite chick flick?

A.J.: Bridesmaids! I love that movie. It was funny (laugh).

Big C: What did you want to be growing up?

A.J.: I always thought it would be cool to work at an amusement park (laugh).

Big C: Now you just make circus catches.

A.J.: Yeah! LOL

Big C: Assuming you play videos are you a Madden fan?

A.J.: No, not a Madden fan. I’m a Call of Duty fan all day. All day! I’m on that game every night for like four hours (laugh).

Big C: Who is going to be the next stud coming out of the University of Georgia?

A.J.: Oooh, that could be a number of guys. We have a really good class coming out this year. I’m going with my college roommate, Bacarri Rambo.

Big C: You told me during an interview before the draft that you wanted to help change the image of the Bengals if drafted by the team. Does that still hold true?

A.J.: Yes! I was so excited when my name was called by the Cincinnati Bengals on draft day. I was like, Oh, yes! With the veteran guys like Jerome (Simpson) and Andre (Caldwell) helping me along, I believe we can turn this thing around on offense along with Andy (Dalton). Overall, what we have on defense speaks volumes to what we have as a team. This city has life now and there’s a different vibe around here with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Thanks again, A.J.!

Check back next week for more “Catching” up with A.J.

Happy Thanksgiving y’all! Gooble, Gobble!

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