(01-22-2022, 11:51 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Let's face it....New England is a turd storm with a great coach, some aging vets, and a noodle arm QB.  They aren't cool or fun, and history be damned, people want a team that is fun to watch TODAY.

The steelers?  The pig has been sent to slaughter, and their talent is aging and their roster is merely adequate.  

The Browns?  They have a really good roster, but issues at QB and way too much drama has made them a frustrating team to root for.

The Colts?  A solid roster but how many kids see themselves running out and buying a Carson Wentz jersey?

The Lions?  In the words of Adam Schein, "Rebuilding since 1957".

The Bears?  Starting over, again, with new coach and GM.

The Titans?  A very solid team with a great coach.  QB might be their weakness against the elite teams (and secondary if the pass rush doesn't get home).  

What do all these teams have in common?  They are within about 300 miles of Cincinnati.  There are fans of these teams spread out all over.  Younger kids that play more fantasy football than cheer for a team.  The Bengals have miraculously become one of the most fun teams to watch and root for with a group of fun, energetic characters.  

If the Bengals win today, that fan base will continue to grow.  I am not going to be "get off my lawn" guy and say "no bandwagon fans", as I am actually thrilled to have more and more fans of our team!  When I was in Florida a couple weeks ago, I was amazed at the Bengals jerseys, t-shirts, etc. that I saw on people in town.  Not at the airport, but walking around in Fort Lauderdale.  Sure, that is a vacation town, but still....and people commented on my Bengal gear.

A win today, and this fan base grows even larger.

(01-22-2022, 12:22 PM)RunKijanaRun Wrote: I know it’s good for the franchise & all, but I’ve lived and suffered through this 31 year drought and the thought of a bunch of bandwagon fans jumping on now makes me ill. I’m the little red hen.

(01-22-2022, 12:55 PM)George Cantstandya Wrote: I think most of the bandwagon type fans are currently riding the Buccaneers right now after they jumped off the Patriots wagon. Maybe some will end up here after this season.

(01-22-2022, 11:54 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Burrow and Chase are both extremely marketable players. We haven’t really had anyone with that kind of star power since Chad.

(01-22-2022, 11:51 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Let's face it....New England is a turd storm with a great coach, some aging vets, and a noodle arm QB.  They aren't cool or fun, and history be damned, people want a team that is fun to watch TODAY.

The steelers?  The pig has been sent to slaughter, and their talent is aging and their roster is merely adequate.  

The Browns?  They have a really good roster, but issues at QB and way too much drama has made them a frustrating team to root for.

The Colts?  A solid roster but how many kids see themselves running out and buying a Carson Wentz jersey?

The Lions?  In the words of Adam Schein, "Rebuilding since 1957".

The Bears?  Starting over, again, with new coach and GM.

The Titans?  A very solid team with a great coach.  QB might be their weakness against the elite teams (and secondary if the pass rush doesn't get home).  

What do all these teams have in common?  They are within about 300 miles of Cincinnati.  There are fans of these teams spread out all over.  Younger kids that play more fantasy football than cheer for a team.  The Bengals have miraculously become one of the most fun teams to watch and root for with a group of fun, energetic characters.  

If the Bengals win today, that fan base will continue to grow.  I am not going to be "get off my lawn" guy and say "no bandwagon fans", as I am actually thrilled to have more and more fans of our team!  When I was in Florida a couple weeks ago, I was amazed at the Bengals jerseys, t-shirts, etc. that I saw on people in town.  Not at the airport, but walking around in Fort Lauderdale.  Sure, that is a vacation town, but still....and people commented on my Bengal gear.

A win today, and this fan base grows even larger.

(01-22-2022, 01:12 PM)AlphaBengal Wrote: I sure as hell don’t want Stoolers bandwagon fans repping the black and orange.

(01-22-2022, 11:54 AM)masonbengals fan Wrote: The LSU fanbase has really jumped on the bandwagon. I've been getting text/calls from alumni all season.

And they are more than welcome.

(01-22-2022, 01:53 PM)Science Friction Wrote: Good post. I was thinking the same thing just awhile ago. Fan base will continue to grow but a win today and it explodes!!! Can only imagine the number of Bengal fans across the country and world if we should reach the Superbowl. You will see Burrow and Chase jerseys from Key West, FL to Utquigvik, AK .

(01-22-2022, 11:54 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Burrow and Chase are both extremely marketable players. We haven’t really had anyone with that kind of star power since Chad.