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Chick Ludwig covers the Cincinnati Bengals. He also writes about his other passions: college football, basketball and golf.Home > Blogs > Chick Ludwig At Large > Archives > 2008 > April > 24 > Entry
‘Embarrassing to be a Bengals fan’
READERS RANT ABOUT STATE OF THE TEAM
Judging by the E-mails I receive, Cincinnati Bengals fans are passionate about the 41-year-old franchise that has reached two Super Bowls in the 1980s, but has enjoyed only ONE winning season and ONE playoff appearance in 17 years.
From Sam in Kentucky: “It’s becoming more and more obvious that Marvin Lewis does not have the ability to lead the Bengals. Marvin needs to get a backbone. This team is a mess! This franchise is doomed until Mike Brown quits making football decisions and Marvin is gone. It’s embarrassing to be a Bengals fan.”
From Allen in Hamilton: “Hope the Bengals are going to wake up and smell the coffee with defensive choices all day on Saturday! (OK, maybe a wide receiver and perhaps an offensive lineman at some point, BUT, c’mon, the defense needs serious help!!) Did you see the one mock draft (via Yahoo sports) that had the Bengals selecting RB Mendenhall from Illinois in the first round? Oh my gosh! If they do that, I will need a new television because I will put my foot through the one I am watching!! I’m tempted to waive Rudi Johnson and go with Perry, Irons, Watson and Dorsey at the running backs … but I’m told neither Perry nor Irons might be healthy enough to play this year. Ouch!
From Joe in Beavercreek: “This is my Bengals tale of Whoa! I was listening to the radio on the way to my lunch-time jog and I heard Calvin Cowpie (actually, he’s Colin Cowherd) of ESPN ranting about the cheap, second-rate Cincinnati Bengals turning down the wonderful trade from the Redskins. Despite the many times I would agree with that assessment since Mike Brown took control, I beg to differ on this occasion. This might be a case of the Bengals not being able to afford it. The total bill would likely blow the cap — and then the roster — to bits. There already is Stacey’s big one-year deal, normal escalators for existing contracts and 10 draft picks — including one top-10. Then they’d have to take on the enormous cap hit for Chad’s departure and another first round pick. I don’t believe there is that much money available without cutting some veterans who you otherwise like to keep. It might take them about two seasons to recover from the ensuing roster shake-up and, in the meantime, some key players — Carson, to name one — get two years older and two years more frustrated for going 6-10. Have a good (but busy) weekend and keep the news rolling.”
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