No matter how bad the opponent, the Bengals always find a way to play worse. Talk about futility. The Bengals are a total mess. When parity in the NFL is greater than it has ever been, the Bengals should not be perennial losers. Nonetheless, here we are again. The Bengals have not been a legitimate NFL franchise for over twenty years, and the blame falls squarely on Mike Brown. There's no discipline, no leadership, no accountability, and no heart. Moreover, a major talent upgrade (in the front office, on the field, and on the sideline) is needed. But, the only way the Bengals will ever achieve the requisite level of talent (on all fronts) is for Mike Brown to: (1) give up control of football operations, (2) hire additional scouts and a GM that know how to evaluate personnel, and (3) let Marvin Lewis (or whoever the coach, as it's just a matter of time before an under-appreciated and frustrated Lewis leaves for greener pastures) manage his team and hold players accountable.
Simply put, Mike Brown has no idea what he is doing, and, his refusal to operate the black and orange like a true professional sports team is selfish and greedy. Even though Hamilton County taxpayers paid millions of dollars to build "HIM" a new stadium, and, despite the fact that he makes millions of dollars in profit each year from revenue sharing and optimistic fans, Mike Brown has done nothing to upgrade the Bengals despite the generous resources that have been provided to him. He's sacraficed nothing, but has been given everything (including the team itself). Good job Mikey Boy!! Way to build upon your father's legacy! Way to give back to the people and community that have supported your family for almost fifty years! Way to take advantage of countless Bengals fans from Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana!!
I'm tired of this one-sided relationship, and I'm tired of the crap I see each week, year after year. Enough is enough. I'm not going to anymore games, I'm not watching anymore games, and I'm not buying anymore merchandise, until I see marked improvement and/or at least a commitment to winning.
The only chance of this ever getting better is for Mike Brown to either sell the team or give up control.
2 comments:
i don't get it. they were GOOD, really good just a few seasons ago the bengals were really good. scary good. what the heck happened? is it really the owner?
the year of carson's tore-up knee was their year. so depressing. they'd be playing in the superbowl against the seahawks no question.
just reading some article today about how the return of chris perry completely undercut marvin lewis and robbed him of whatever meager authority in the locker room he may have had left.
It really comes down to ownership. The 2005/2006 season was just a flash in the pan. Sooner or later the Bengals were destined to have a decent season, in spite of the team's inept front office. Even the Arizona Cardinals won a playoff game in the late 90's. I guess it could be worse. At least the Bengals are not the Detroit Lions.
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