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When the Bengals took at closer look at Tank Johnson, they got an eyeful. Welcome to Cincinnati, the NFL's Island of Misfit Toys. There isn't a Charlie-in-the-Box, a toy bird who swims instead of flies or a train with square wheels here. What you will find are a bunch of castoff football players.   Every NFL roster has them -- players who weren't wanted or needed by their former teams -- but the Cincinnati Bengals have more than most, including nine who are starters.   Defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer started the Nobody-Wanted-Us refrain during training camp to inspire his players. But that could be a rallying cry for the entire team.   "It's true, because there's a lot of guys on this team that other teams gave up on and put on the street," said center Kyle Cook, a dues-paying member of the castoffs. "They weren't right for their system or their team. Obviously, guys have gotten opportunities here and made the best out o...
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