Is MB Cheap really?

[THE PISTONS]

(09-03-2019, 07:30 PM)Whatever Wrote: The Steelers can easily build their brand based on a couple of factors.  They won 4 Super Bowls back in the '70's which bought them a generation of loyal fans.  When the steel industry collapsed, those fans spread around the country and created pockets of Steeler fans all over.  They also currently have a HoF QB, which makes marketing much easier, as well as numerous other marketable stars through the years.

Green Bay is a similar situation to Pittsburgh, but their fanbase is literally invested in the team due to their grandfathered in ownership structure.  Honestly, they are not that well run of an organization, but they've had back to back HoF QB's that have helped keep them competitive when they haven't had a bunch of surrounding talent.  The Packers stunk for a long time from the end of the Lombardi era until the time they got Favre.  

A huge factor in franchise valuation is also whether the team owns it's own stadium or not.  

The Packers aren't well run? Having back-to-back HOF QB's isn't just luck. They traded for one and drafted the other and it wasn't like Rodgers was the top pick of the draft.

Compare that to a Bengals team that hasn't won A SINGLE PLAYOFF GAME in 28+ YEARS.