Comments on: Joseph says Bengals made “competitive offer,” but move was “no-brainer”

By: brianinrichwood

brianinrichwood — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:03:34 +0000

I hope the Bengals learn from the mistake. If your not going give more than the next team to keep your key guys FRANCHISE TAG THEM!!!

By: reptar24

reptar24 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:40:19 +0000

Sometimes, I forget the Texans are a team.

By: bengaldiplomat

bengaldiplomat — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 19:51:11 +0000

Hmm…2 playoff appearances in Cincinnati, none for the Texans. Mike Brown’s fault for being penny wise and pound foolish again and not getting the extension done last year.

Well Mikey, get a 3-way trade going with Miami and Philly to get Asante Samuel.

By: dirtdawg55

dirtdawg55 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 18:10:41 +0000

Decaturstaley75 likes facts. Here are a few. Since 1968 record is 286-372-2. Eleven seasons with a winning record. Nine playoff appearances. Five playoff wins. Fifteen times they have had four wins or less. Fifteen times!

By: 23chameleons

23chameleons — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:37:44 +0000

There is no salary floor for teams in 2011 & 2012 league years. Sorry to say Bengals fan (singular), you might have to get used to this phrase …

“With the first pick in the NFL draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select …”

By: goawayeverybody

goawayeverybody — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:20:07 +0000

Abandon ship!

By: kurrmudgeon

kurrmudgeon — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:19:20 +0000

Cincy= new Oakland

By: Deb

Deb — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 17:07:43 +0000

Just a couple of years ago, that secondary seemed to signal a new era for the Bengals and helped them win the division. And Zimmer is a good coach. It’s just a sad situation. But if the NFL hasn’t done anything about Bidwell all these years, they won’t do anything about Mike Brown and the poisonous atmosphere he creates.

By: darthvader89

darthvader89 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:52:38 +0000

I have a lot of respect for Jonathan Joseph’s decision making process. After reading that, who wouldn’t pick Houston over Cinci?

By: bengaldivorcee

bengaldivorcee — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:47:05 +0000

This is a guy who drove around town in a brand new orange Camero w/ a black racing stripe. Dude gave the Bengals a chance. And then some. Good for him for being smart enough to get out.

AJ Green: Run. Just run away. As fast as you can.

By: mikebrownistheworstownerinprosports

mikebrownistheworstownerinprosports — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:46:06 +0000

I’m happy with my name right now.

By: decaturstaley75

decaturstaley75 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:33:57 +0000

For all the Bengal bashing that goes on on this site, it is easy (apparently) to lose track of the fact that the Bengals have won 2 division titles in the last 6 years. Only 4 AFC teams have won more division titles in that same time – New England, Pittsburgh, Indy, and San Diego. Baltimore has only one the division once in that time, and the Jets, Jags, Bills, Raiders, Browns, and TEXANS have all failed to win a single division title in that time. I know a little thing like facts won’t discourage most of the posters on here. The Bengals have problems, no doubt. So do many other teams that haven’t accomplished much recently and don’t get nearly the hate that the Bengals do.

By: cthank

cthank — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:32:12 +0000

I can’t understand how the Bengals have any fans left. (by the way, my mom was from Ohio and I love the State…but…)

Bengals Records
2010 4-12-0
2000s 68-91-1 (playoffs in 2005 whee…)
1990s 52-108-0
1980s 81-71-0 Best Decade
1970s 74-70-0
1960s 7-20-1

This is not a franchise destined for greatness.

By: darthvincent

darthvincent — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:27:18 +0000

“The Bengals have $49 million in cap space, which I’m sure will stay in Mike Brown’s pocket.”

actually the salary cap floor is going force him to spend more money than he has ever before… and it will be on players less deserving than Joseph or Palmer.

As PFT put it earlier “99% of the salary cap must be spent in cash in aggregate between 2011-2012″

By: cthank

cthank — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:27:14 +0000

chc4 says: Jul 30, 2011 10:26 AM
“What about the Texans indicates they are chasing a championship? Making the playoffs for once would be an accomplishment.”

“duanethomas says: Jul 30, 2011 11:42 AM
Go to Houston to chase a championship??? EPIC FAIL.”

I love the fact that Bengals fans are making cracks about the Texans and their playoff possibilities.

Please, the Texans are now and will continue to be a much better run franchise than the Bengals and with this signing they will make the playoffs this year.

Bengals = Playoffs? Nah, not likely especially with the ownership and front office they currently have.

By: flakazoid

flakazoid — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:16:32 +0000

Why would Marvin Lewis sign a new contract to stay there? I mean, he looks and sounds intelligent . . .

That is the real mystery here

By: marcus158

marcus158 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:08:09 +0000

Does ANYONE want to play in Cincinnati ?

Duece Lutui does…

By: malignantsociety

malignantsociety — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:06:00 +0000

A Steelers fan calling Browns fans in-bred is like the pot calling the kitchen sink black.

By: ocgunslinger

ocgunslinger — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:00:02 +0000

It wasn’t about the money and was about being able to compete with a winning team. I believe him and his analysis. The Texans have a young team and have been showing as much talent in the front office as on the field. It doesn’t take much to change from an average team to a real contender. The Texans may be about to make that breakthrough.

By: bonniebengal

bonniebengal — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:49:27 +0000

I’m thinking of changing my user name to “fedupwiththebengals”

By: cscfriarbob

cscfriarbob — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:48:08 +0000

The problem isn't that the front office won't spend. Or at least not entirely so. They may not spend "enough" all the time, but they spend lots of money. What they don't do is spend it on the right targets. They pay 7 million to a WR with a bum knee who never plays a down for them. They pay another 7 million to a WR who plays one year and sucks. They pay millions to a guy who starts out hot and then gets injured and sucks the rest of his time there and finally they have to cut him to avoid wasting yet more money on him. The problem isn't the front office being unwilling to spend. The problem is lack of intelligence in the ownership. If Mikey the Moron wasn't a moron, he'd realize that he could get a TON more value and make more money (which is all that he seems to really care about) by investing in a quality GM and quality scouting staff. Penny wise and pound foolish, that's Mikey Brown to a T.

By: bigtimetexanfan

bigtimetexanfan — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:42:46 +0000

The Texans chasing a championship…..still sounds a little bit strange…but definently getting use to it…GO TEXANS

P.S Please sign Ty Warren thanks

By: duanethomas

duanethomas — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:42:37 +0000

Go to Houston to chase a championship??? EPIC FAIL.

By: steelernfl

steelernfl — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:39:24 +0000

The front office of the bungles , ah……………I mean the circus tent of the bungles and the ring leader himself, ( Brown ) better do something because the animals in their zoo want to live in another zoo.

By: londonbengal

londonbengal — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:32:52 +0000

There are two major reasons why Joseph and the Texans cannot win the AFCS, nevermind the Conference……

‘Manning’ and ‘Peyton’…….

By: andyreidisfat

andyreidisfat — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:27:42 +0000

I wouldn’t sleep on the Texans. If their line can hold up this season i think they take that division. The colts didn’t get any better and may have gotten worse (with age), the Jags did get better on D but the offense is a couple years away, and Tenn. ‘s only hope is CJ having 3000 yard season. I haven’t finalized my picks yet but i am leaning heavily to the Texans as AFC south champs and first time playoff team.

I am not sure if they are ready yet to make noise in the playoffs they don’t have much experience in those types of games but when you get there its all luck of the draw and any given sunday. Good Luck to J.J. and his new team its time they give those fans a winner

By: seacolt213

seacolt213 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:26:33 +0000

If the owner of my team was giving up an opportunity to cash in on Palmer b/c “he signed a contract” I’d be out of there as soon as I got the option. Mike Brown would rather make a point then make moves to compete…

And let’s be real “He made a commitment when he signed that contract” is the stupidest argument I’ve ever heard. Teams cut players and contracts ALL THE TIME, yet when a player gives 6 months notice of his intention, they let him retire instead of trying to get some draft picks? Bengals fans will be bottom 5 of the league for the next 15 years minimum. ENJOY!

By: theroc5156

theroc5156 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:25:31 +0000

What’s the one constant throughout all those years of futility for the Bengals?

Mike Brown

As a Bengal fan, it kills me that I am now going to have to wait another few years just for mediocrity. I have no false hope that this team can vie for a Championship. The only hope is for a bunch of the young guys to mature now before they take their talents elsewhere. This franchise will never be a consistent winner and will only serve as fodder for real franchises that know how to build a winner.

Why is it that the Eagles can bring in plenty of talent with much less salary cap room than the Bengals? Creativity. The Bengals ownership severely lacks it. While it’s great to hear I guess that they offered JJoe a nice contract, the years of futility are catching up to them once again. Once a player drafted by the Bengals finishes their contract, they will pursue other venues that are successful. The Bengals are a AAA team while everyone else are major leagues.

Thank you Mike Brown. Way to ruin football for Bengal fans.

By: eaglesfan290

eaglesfan290 — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:19:07 +0000

This team needs a face lift and that starts with an ownership change and a new way of doing business!

By: zoxitic

zoxitic — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:09:15 +0000

Joseph – the world agrees with you.