(05-15-2023, 01:32 PM)Wyche Wrote: The aftermath of 2015 solidified the notion for me. For starters, Shazier should've been flagged for the hit on Bernard, then definitely flagged for taunting afterwards. Jerry Porter should've been flagged, and offsetting penalties even the score. Munchack getting a fine for pulling Reggie Nelson's hair, only to have it quietly retracted before the 2016 season was icing on the cake.

(05-15-2023, 03:37 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: We have had 9 the last 2 years so not sure we are disrespected, we are starting to sounding browns fans.. whining and whining

(05-15-2023, 05:19 PM)jj22 Wrote: How many have other Super Bowl appearing and Conference Championship teams had prior to the Bengals? Charges and JETS have 6 this year... and you applauding 4. We only had what 3 last year.... Folks math is funny given up until this season 1 of those (Thursday) was automatic.

Also are you comparing our record to the Browns? Why else would we be sound like them if not?

Cinci provides a great primetime environment and the Jungle has been on fire the last couple years. We just trying to highlight it and bring money and recognition to the City.

(05-13-2023, 12:11 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: It would be really weird for the league to to start a new tradition where one team plays on a certain day every year. Kind of odd the Bengals even asked.

The Thanksgiving games have been grandfathered in since the beginning of time.

(05-16-2023, 12:43 PM)Nepa Wrote: The Bengals weren't the only team that asked. Among a handful of other teams, the Jets have also been mentioned as expressing interest in being made the permanent host of the Black Friday game.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37660954/jets-several-teams-interested-hosting-black-friday-game-annually

From the story in ESPN, and the comment about teams "raising their hands," I also get the impression that the league first broached the concept of an annual host, to which several teams raised their hands, and then the Bengals lobbied to be a host.

(05-16-2023, 12:54 PM)sandwedge Wrote: I could have sworn I read somewhere, that the "Black Friday" game isn't played on Friday, is that true?

(05-16-2023, 02:13 PM)ochocincos Wrote: As much as some of us may hate it, viewership is one of the most important factors in decisions about primetime/nationally-televised games.
And popularity/fan base plays a big part in viewership.

Bengals don't have the same popularity as most other teams because of location and lack of championships.
Bengals can't do much about the market unless they were able to relocate, so they'll need to win Super Bowl(s) to start gaining more popularity.
We didn't start seeing the Chiefs featured much until Mahomes took them on a 5+ year dynasty of being a perennial top contender to the AFCCG and multiple SB wins.

(05-15-2023, 05:19 PM)jj22 Wrote: How many have other Super Bowl appearing and Conference Championship teams had prior to the Bengals? Charges and JETS have 6 this year... and you applauding 4. We only had what 3 last year.... Folks math is funny given up until this season 1 of those (Thursday) was automatic.

Also are you comparing our record to the Browns? Why else would we be sound like them if not?

Cinci provides a great primetime environment and the Jungle has been on fire the last couple years. We just trying to highlight it and bring money and recognition to the City.

(05-16-2023, 06:01 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: We are getting much more popular though and the Championships are soon to come with Burrow here...

(05-16-2023, 06:04 PM)ochocincos Wrote: That's the hope, but they're not there yet, and the league won't reward that until they see it.

(05-16-2023, 02:13 PM)ochocincos Wrote: As much as some of us may hate it, viewership is one of the most important factors in decisions about primetime/nationally-televised games.
And popularity/fan base plays a big part in viewership.

Bengals don't have the same popularity as most other teams because of location and lack of championships.
Bengals can't do much about the market unless they were able to relocate, so they'll need to win Super Bowl(s) to start gaining more popularity.
We didn't start seeing the Chiefs featured much until Mahomes took them on a 5+ year dynasty of being a perennial top contender to the AFCCG and multiple SB wins.

(05-16-2023, 06:43 PM)Frank Booth Wrote: The chiefs were on primetime a whole lot when Alex Smith was the starter, so that point was completely false.

Second, the bengals are being disrespected. The Indianapolis colts were given the primetime keys when Peyton got there. They kept putting colts/pats on Sunday night every year, even though before 2006, Peyton didn’t even reach a super bowl. Plus that “rivalry” was totally one sided. Oh, and Indianapolis isn’t a big market.

Burrow’s bengals in 3 years have accomplished more than Peyton’s colts have in their first 3 years. But the colts were propelled to the front of the league. The bengals are near the middle when it comes to exposure

(05-16-2023, 06:43 PM)Frank Booth Wrote:
The chiefs were on primetime a whole lot when Alex Smith was the starter, so that point was completely false.

Second, the bengals are being disrespected. The Indianapolis colts were given the primetime keys when Peyton got there. They kept putting colts/pats on Sunday night every year, even though before 2006, Peyton didn’t even reach a super bowl. Plus that “rivalry” was totally one sided. Oh, and Indianapolis isn’t a big market.

Burrow’s bengals in 3 years have accomplished more than Peyton’s colts have in their first 3 years. But the colts were propelled to the front of the league. The bengals are near the middle when it comes to exposure

(05-16-2023, 08:09 PM)George Cantstandya Wrote: Personally I don't care how many prime time games the Bengals ended up with.  I prefer they just go about business and win as many games a possible no matter what time the games are played.  Let Burrow and company defeat as many opponents as possible like silent assassins and if it doesn't happen in front of a huge market so be it.   By  the end of the regular season the W-L record matters more to me.

(05-16-2023, 09:23 PM)ochocincos Wrote: When I look back at 2013 (Andy Reid's first year and they went 11-5), I see the Chiefs having only 2 primetime games.
In 2014, just 3 primetime games.
Only 2 primetime games in 2015.
4 primetime games in 2016.
It wasn't until 2017 that KC got 6 primetime games.
Mahomes took over as the fulltime starter the next year.

So it took until the 5th year with Reid as HC for the Chiefs to get 5+ primetime games.

(05-17-2023, 08:20 PM)Frank Booth Wrote: 4 is how many the burrow bengals have this year, and the alex smith chiefs had that in 2016

6 primetime games for the Smith Chiefs in 2017 is a hell of a lot. They didnt even give Burrow that amount last season coming off a super bowl appearance