Jon Kitna

Jon Kitna (born September 21, 1972 in Tacoma, Washington) is an American football quarterback who currently plays for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals. He went to Central Washington University. Kitna was named MVP as he led the NFL Europe Barcelona Dragons to the 1998 World Bowl Championship, and won 38-24 over the Rhein Fire.

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September 21 - 1972 - Tacoma, Washington - American football - Quarterback - NFL - Cincinnati Bengals - Central Washington University

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Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks, Jon Kitna had two stints with the team: one in 1996; the other in 1998. In 1999, he played 15 games for the Seahawks, leading them to a 9-7 record and winning the AFC western division championship.

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Seattle Seahawks - AFC

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In 2001, he signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals.

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In 2003, Kitna was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year after throwing for over 3,500 yards and 26 touchdown passes in leading the Bengals to a respectable 8-8 record, their first non-losing season in over a decade. He took every snap from center.

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2003 - NFL Comeback Player of the Year

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Kitna's secondary role with the team was to prepare young quarterback Carson Palmer (the Bengals' #1 draft pick in 2003.) It was a role Kitna, a born-again Christian, accepted gracefully. By 2004, Palmer was ready, leading the Bengals to another 8-8 season. Kitna and Palmer have developed a close friendship off the field as well, and both men are avid golfers.

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Carson Palmer - 2003 - Born-again Christian - Golfers

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Jon Kitna is held in high esteem by many Bengals fans.

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