Bengals' Eli Apple vows to work harder next season after Super Bowl criticism

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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple took the criticism he received for his play during the Super Bowl LVI loss to the Los Angeles Rams in stride and vowed to be better next season.

Immediately following the team’s 23-20 loss to the Rams, Apple was hit with the brunt of the criticism after talking trash on social media over the last few weeks. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, he vowed to get better for the 2022 season and thanked Bengals fans for their support through the year.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

"All glory to God for blessing me immensely this season to share the field with the best group of men I’ve been around. Truly grateful to my teammates, Who Dey nation, and my coaches for embracing me as family," he wrote. 

"Proud of the rigorous work we put in to make this season a special one. Ya’ll reawoke (sic) a fire in me that will only make me stronger and I’m beyond excited to unleash that demon again to exponential levels on any opp that lines up across from me next season."

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp grabs a touchdown pass as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple makes the tackle during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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