Why the Bengals will never be champions

[Cincyfan78]

Because *this* mindset does not exist inside of PBS:

While we have made significant progress under Coach Fox, there is still work to be done. I believe this change at the head coaching position will be in the best interest of our long-term goal, which from day one has been to win World Championships.

Denver had more playoff success in the past several years than Marvin Lewis has ever had as a HC...yet he returns, and everything remains status quo while Denver fires its coach for not meeting their lofty expectations.

Teams who strive for nothing short of a championship will only tolerate losing (even in the playoffs) for so long before they make the needed changes to be winners.

The Bengals tolerate mediocrity, and it's why this team will never get anywhere while Lewis is here, or Brown is still in charge in some capacity. It's ok to be average here. There's no real repercussion or fear of what happens if you fail.

 

[cincygrad]

 

[bengaldoug]

Stay tuned..... It's possible that they fired him because they wanted to go with Gase.

Wouldn't this be the perfect time for a photo from your Harold Reynolds portfolio?

 

[cincygrad]

Wouldn't this be the perfect time for a photo from your Harold Reynolds portfolio?

I think you're right Doug. This is definitely a Harold Reynolds moment.

 

[bengaldoug]

Right on, brother........can I get a whodey?????

 

[cincygrad]

 

[bengaldoug]

Well played.........

 

[DanBengalfan]

The Bengals (Brown clan) honestly have a "you roll the dice" mentality. They spoke of it when they traded up to get KiJana and he got injured in the preseason. They don't have a "you create your own success" philosophy, not as far as team achievement goes. except in the world of business, there, they have soared and achieved their wildest dreams. and the Bengals are just one of their businesses, and a very profitable business it has been.

 

[bengaldoug]

The Bengals (Brown clan) honestly have a "you roll the dice" mentality. They spoke of it when they traded up to get KiJana and he got injured in the preseason. They don't have a "you create your own success" philosophy, not as far as team achievement goes. except in the world of business, there, they have soared and achieved their wildest dreams. and the Bengals are just one of their businesses, and a very profitable business it has been.

Doesn't take any real business acumen to succeed with an NFL franchise. It's a veritable license to print money, unless you're Art Modell.

 

[mrschaney]

Changing up your head coach on a regular basis does not guarantee success. Sure, there are exceptions to the rule, but on average it will take a new coach several years to establish success. The Brown family looks to teams such as the Steelers as an example. They have had what, maybe 4 head coaches in the history of the franchise and they usually put together a winning team. Teams that juggle the head coach usually don't have any record of consistency winning.
We have established consistency. Marvin has cracked the formula of winning in the toughest division in the NFL and has even done a great job of plugging in another player in the event of injury and has continued to win. He just has to figure out how to now take this to the next level. I think he is close. I think we are closer under Marvin than we would be if we started from scratch. Maybe bring in more staff and or players that don't know what it is like to lose and have won some rings.
I'd say sign some Pats staff and players.

 

[BKBroiler9000]

Let's just all become Colts fans. At least they have Andrew Luck.

 

[cincygrad]

Let's just all become Colts fans. At least they have Andrew Luck.

I was thinking about this the other day. Let's say Cincinnati leaders continue to get in the way of themselves and the city's business opportunities continue to shrink and the market size continues to be reduced. PBS is now 14 years old.... Riverfront made it about 25 years before it was deemed obsolete. I suppose you can make the argument that PBS will last longer because it is football only, easier to upgrade, etc. Regardless..... The current lease ends in 2027 I believe -- Which will probably be about three years after Marvin Lewis finally retires. You figure we're not keeping the NFL in Cincinnati beyond our current lease, right? Too much money to be made in emerging markets. In 12 years we could be off the hook -- Free to root for a new franchise.

Who do you root for? The Colts would be a popular choice due to their proximity. But does this really matter? TV is awesome for games -- No real need to go to the stadium. What are some of the other factors? My top issues are:

1) Has good ownership
2) can't play in a dome (this hurts my transition to Indy)
3) Not located in Florida (hate watching games played at 1:00 Sunday while guys are passing out with heat exhaustion).
4) Fans don't suck
5) Somewhat enjoyable city -- In case you get the urge to watch a game live.

So, who do I root for?

 

[bengaldoug]

Most would simply jump on some winning team's bandwagon.......you'll be a great Seahawks fan, grad.................................

 

[BKBroiler9000]

Most would simply jump on some winning team's bandwagon.......you'll be a great Seahawks fan, grad.................................

I mean, it would be awful nice to witness a playoff win before we all take the dirt nap. Can't even fathom what it would be like to pull for a team in the Super Bowl. The universe might explode.

 

[bengaldoug]

I mean, it would be awful nice to witness a playoff win before we all take the dirt nap. Can't even fathom what it would be like to pull for a team in the Super Bowl. The universe might explode.

I've done it twice. Trust me, it's the ultimate Bengalization, watching them lose two Super Bowls they should have won. For years I was in denial over the last one. I recorded the game and erased the tape after Breech's go ahead fg with about 3 minutes left.

 

[DanBengalfan]

I've done it twice. Trust me, it's the ultimate Bengalization, watching them lose two Super Bowls they should have won. For years I was in denial over the last one. I recorded the game and erased the tape after Breech's go ahead fg with about 3 minutes left.

you have to make sure you drink or do enough drugs that you pass out just when the Bengals are leading, that way you can believe whatever you want happened.

 

[JBUCK66]

WRONG

The Bengals WILL be world Champs!

only we'll all be dead and they will be the property of the 52nd state...Cuba

 

[DanBengalfan]

Cubans probably don't want anything to do with our national debt and currency based on empty promises. Once our nukes and things start to rust, our enemies will descend on us like vultures.

by that time, football will be played by robots, and we will be told who to root for.

 

[Gypsumstack]

You can't say never... Mike Brown has to die sometime. And hopefully, when he kicks the bucket, whoever he leaves the team to will look to cash in by selling.

 

[cincygrad]