The more things change, the more they stay the same

[*bfine32*]

(Yesterday, 12:02 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: And in turn Boomer made them a ton of money as well. MVP season, Super Bowl run, jersey sales, etc. He was actually the one giving his blood, sweat, and body out on the field for all those years. They did nothing other than being born into the right family.

As for whether he should or not I think the vast majority of outside observers would say yes, they deserve some egg on their face for this one. It would have been so easily avoidable. Just do the right thing by your legends. The maybe  $10k they saved by cheaping out can’t be worth all the negative backlash. Unless they just truly don’t care. Which is pretty sad.

As I said, it's up to each person to decide whether he should have or not. IDT he should, and I applaud the others who did not try to make this event about themselves or to embarrass the franchise. 

But I get Boomer's motivation; he now caters to a NYC fanbase. 

If I were Mikey, I'd give Boomer another email to read on air Monday

[RunKijanaRun]

(Yesterday, 12:02 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: And in turn Boomer made them a ton of money as well. MVP season, Super Bowl run, jersey sales, etc. He was actually the one giving his blood, sweat, and body out on the field for all those years. They did nothing other than being born into the right family.

As for whether he should or not I think the vast majority of outside observers would say yes, they deserve some egg on their face for this one. It would have been so easily avoidable. Just do the right thing by your legends. The maybe $10k they saved by cheaping out can’t be worth all the negative backlash. Unless they just truly don’t care. Which is pretty sad.

They do not care. At all. They never have.

[RunKijanaRun]

Oh, I also agree Boomer is a díck and has been for quite some time. I don’t care for Boomer at all, but that doesn’t mitigate the bungles’ stupidity.

[Soonerpeace]

(Yesterday, 11:14 AM)Sled21 Wrote: No, the night is to honor Dave and Lemar. (I've already said their rooms should be covered) The others were invited to participate if they wish. They can spend their own dime and Boomer should be embarrassed for even bringing it up.

Gotcha. We agree. Boomer is still in a pissy mood for getting dumped by CBS

[Sled21]

(Yesterday, 11:36 AM)bfine32 Wrote: The question could be asked: why did it publicize it in an obvious attempt to embarrass the organization?

The organization has made him a very wealthy man. 

CAN he call them out? Sure

SHOULD he have called them out? Folks can answer that for themselves.

Aside from the normal Brown Bashers on this page, people should go to some of the news articles and postings on other social media pages. Boomer is getting crucified for being a prima donna millionaire whining about having to pay for his own hotel room. While those same people here will continue to bash the FO, seems most of the people on other platforms are calling it what it is, rich spoiled millionaires. I'm actually embarrassed for Boomer right now, he was my 3rd favorite Bengals QB ever.

[Nicomo Cosca]

(Yesterday, 07:53 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Aside from the normal Brown Bashers on this page, people should go to some of the news articles and postings on other social media pages. Boomer is getting crucified for being a prima donna millionaire whining about having to pay for his own hotel room. While those same people here will continue to bash the FO, seems most of the people on other platforms are calling it what it is, rich spoiled millionaires. I'm actually embarrassed for Boomer right now, he was my 3rd favorite Bengals QB ever.

Totally. People should definitely do that.

Sadly… this is the most on brand thing ever for the @Bengals . Total joke https://t.co/N8WWo34NFc

— trey wingo (@wingoz) August 22, 2025

Cheapest Franchise In Sports: Boomer Esiason Calls Out The Bengals For Making Their Legends Pay For Their Own Flight, Hotel And Extra Tickets To The Ring Of Honor Game https://t.co/f0VKMdn46R pic.twitter.com/hefhhgFJd7

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 22, 2025

https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders-plus/bengals-make-head-scratching-decision-with-legend-invites-for-2025-ring-of-honor-game-01k393v9z8cr

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/boomer-esiason-lays-out-lackluster-accommodations-for-bengals-ring-of-honor-ceremony-in-october-235342102.html

https://nypost.com/2025/08/22/sports/bengals-making-legends-pay-own-way-to-ring-of-honor-ceremony/

[Destro]

"I don't know. Is it classy enough?"

[Timanky12]

(Yesterday, 09:26 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Totally. People should definitely do that.

Sadly… this is the most on brand thing ever for the @Bengals . Total joke https://t.co/N8WWo34NFc

— trey wingo (@wingoz) August 22, 2025

Cheapest Franchise In Sports: Boomer Esiason Calls Out The Bengals For Making Their Legends Pay For Their Own Flight, Hotel And Extra Tickets To The Ring Of Honor Game https://t.co/f0VKMdn46R pic.twitter.com/hefhhgFJd7

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 22, 2025

https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders-plus/bengals-make-head-scratching-decision-with-legend-invites-for-2025-ring-of-honor-game-01k393v9z8cr

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/boomer-esiason-lays-out-lackluster-accommodations-for-bengals-ring-of-honor-ceremony-in-october-235342102.html

https://nypost.com/2025/08/22/sports/bengals-making-legends-pay-own-way-to-ring-of-honor-ceremony/

If they are not going to guarantee Hendrickson salary, why would they guarantee a room for Boomer, we will leave the light on for you.