(01-01-2018, 03:45 PM)Fullrock Wrote: Team ranked #31 in attendance this year averaging just over 53K per game. Only the LA Chargers trailed them and that's because of their move to LA where no one cares about them. The only other team to average under 60K per game was the Raiders. If there aren't whole-sale changes to this coaching staff, 53K per game will be a PIPE DREAM next year.

(01-01-2018, 03:08 PM)Synric Wrote: Marvin said the stupidest thing ANYONE could in his situation.

"If you're a real fan you'll realize the best option is to stay the course."

(01-01-2018, 03:56 PM)ShowMeUrTDs Wrote: He also said its not his job to motivate players, and halftime adjustments are myth. Guess that explains why the players often do not look motivated, and they suck in the second half.

(01-01-2018, 04:11 PM)Lonewolf4703 Wrote: I think Mike is giving due deligence, trust me not defending him. What's better than what he has.... answer many if he acts soon enough. If Mike decides to continue with status quo then he votes for a multi talented undeciplined roster. And a coach that doesn't have what it takes to make the next step. I haven't invested in this team for a long time... Just waiting to see if Mike steps aside... might not happen in my lifetime...

(01-01-2018, 03:50 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: If Marvin is brought back - and it sure appears to be leaning that way - it proves once an for all how incredibly lazy and complacent Mike and Katie are. There is absolutely no incentive for them to change, so they'll ride the status quo for as long as they possibly can. Marvin saying that if you're a real fan you'll 'stay the course' was pretty telling, because it's basically the mindset of the entire organization and why winning a championship will never be the priority it should be.

(01-01-2018, 04:34 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: I've been sitting here the last several minutes trying to figure out how MB and family can justify this ? How are they going to explain how being mediocre is good enough for them ? How can they expect the fans to keep paying to see a team that is only interested in being so-so ?

How can you talk around being Pittsburgh's B$%ch ? How can they explain away it being ok to get thumped anytime the lights are on or it's a "big game" ? Give a reason we get rolled in the 2nd half every game ? How can they explain being to cheap to fix the O-line ?

It's really depressing !

(01-01-2018, 03:08 PM)Synric Wrote: Marvin said the stupidest thing ANYONE could in his situation.

"If you're a real fan you'll realize the best option is to stay the course."

(01-01-2018, 04:52 PM)Millhouse Wrote: The mere fact that there has been no decision made today just shows the ineptitude of the front office. 

(01-01-2018, 04:55 PM)Millhouse Wrote: If someone is a real fan of this team, they would turn in their season tickets if they have them. And then not buy regular season tickets until massive changes are made. Otherwise that fan is supporting how the Clown family is running this shitshow. 

(01-01-2018, 05:05 PM)Synric Wrote: The issue with boycotting is that you're also not supporting the players. If fans don't buy jerseys and don't put butts in the seats free agents won't come here and the good players that are here will leave because of it. 

It is what it is. 

(01-01-2018, 05:01 PM)McC Wrote: They still need more evidence.  The fifteen years of being the Steelers red headed step child are not quite enough.

(01-01-2018, 05:05 PM)Synric Wrote: The issue with boycotting is that you're also not supporting the players. If fans don't buy jerseys and don't put butts in the seats free agents won't come here and the good players that are here will leave because of it. 

It is what it is. 

(01-01-2018, 05:08 PM)Browns Town Bengal Wrote: We've been the steelers bitches for longer than 15 years

(01-01-2018, 05:09 PM)Millhouse Wrote: To be fair, its not like good free agents come here anyways because of the 'model model' with building through the draft (and making 'more profit' by not spending on free agents) 

Its just a depressing day to be a Bengals fan, and beyond frustrating at this point. 

(01-01-2018, 05:08 PM)Browns Town Bengal Wrote: We've been the steelers bitches for longer than 15 years

(01-01-2018, 04:34 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: I've been sitting here the last several minutes trying to figure out how MB and family can justify this ? How are they going to explain how being mediocre is good enough for them ? How can they expect the fans to keep paying to see a team that is only interested in being so-so ?

How can you talk around being Pittsburgh's B$%ch ? How can they explain away it being ok to get thumped anytime the lights are on or it's a "big game" ? Give a reason we get rolled in the 2nd half every game ? How can they explain being to cheap to fix the O-line ?

It's really depressing !

(01-01-2018, 05:14 PM)Synric Wrote: I get it I'm not happy about the last few years either and while Im more of a supporter for Marvin Lewis than most I think it was just time for a fresh start. 

As for the Boycotting it usually hurts the wrong people. In this case the team and even the regular employees. If it gets bad enough the Bengals will be forced to relocate and that would mean billions lost to thr county and state...not to mention all thr people that will lose their jobs. I just don't see boycotting as a good answer.