State of Franchise

[*bengalfan74*]

(12-06-2017, 05:16 PM)jj22 Wrote: Is as bad as it's been since 2010.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/12/06/bengals-fail-to-sell-nearly-10000-tickets-for-steelers-game/

This is why Mike Brown will likely make the big change. It was painfully noticeable on Monday night, against the Steelers of all teams, with the playoffs on the line, and the media doesn't take into account the free tickets given away.

We used to always count on a sellout for Steelers games. During the worst of times. Even if 40% were Steeler fans.

The city just doesn't care anymore.

It's a sad state for the Franchise, but Brown has no one to blame but himself. His refusal to breathe life into this team, and make the change after the 2015 meltdown has turned fans off. This is a big offseason.

There's been four distinct times it should have happened. After 08, 10, 13 and 15. Let's hope that finally his hand will be forced.

But the real culture change needed has to also include Mike stepping aside totally. And actually doing it this time !

Apathy is exactly where I'm at with this team and I'm far from alone. It's a losing culture he's created with zero discipline from the players and no accountability from top to bottom in the organization. 

I saw the empty seats Monday Night, surely he did to ?