Monday night links and notes -- Even with a coaching change, Mike Brown remains

by Josh Kirkendall on Oct 27, 2008 11:57 PM EDT in Analysis

One good thing about the season is that you will never have enough reading material (note to self, do my readers WANT more material). Then again, that's the beauty of the scroll bar.

I partially agree with Dave's assessment here, that "change" would come with an 0-16 season. However, think about it. Likely, the Bengals with the first pick wouldn't see their draft pick because negotiations would last until October. Furthermore, Brown stays. So what changes? Brown steps down? Well then, his family that he trained would take over. So what changes? We'll going to beat that topic into submission over the weeks

Speaking of which, if Mike Brown spoke, would you care?

I realize Marvin Lewis is the head coach and the leader of this team. At the same time, do we not have a single player stepping up? Answer: No. Duh?

I would be shocked if the Bengals keep Houshmandzadeh beyond this season. However, I do think they'll try -- and I'm not so certain they haven't negotiated already, only to stop once initial figures were so separated. Also, if the Bengals do sign Houshmandzadeh back, wouldn't it make their 2008 draft a bit pointless? We were supposedly drafting for the future -- and the future was three wide receivers in the draft.

Rashad Jeanty was "was in a protective walking boot." Lewis said that Jeanty will be OK. However less certain words were used with Domata Peko who they "think Peko will be OK." Jeanty has actually been one of our more productive defensive players, second on the team with 52 tackles and a forced fumble.

Lewis did say that Jamar Fletcher, Corey Mays and Ben Utecht should return. On the other hand, Glenn Holt suffered a shoulder sprain.

Now that Lynch joins Rivers on IR, Pat Sims is the only significant contributor from the 2008 draft class.

Bengal Stripes was hoping to wake up and find Lewis was fired.

If there's any indication of how much the national media is starting to ignore Cincinnati (not like we don't have our stories, right? Hello?) it's the AFC North blog on ESPN.com. Not a rip on James Walker; just telling. And in truth, I'm glad I don't have to hear about it all the time (god knows I read and write about it enough).

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On the Housh thing

I too think Housh will be gone. They only way he stays is if we franchise him. Even then, he may garner a salary which is going to hurt the Bengals ability to sign other players. The good news is, Shayne Graham is the only other major free agent we need to sign. Thornton is probably gone. So it could happen.

by goffchile on Oct 28, 2008 10:36 AM EDT reply actions

If Mike Brown Steps Down

Hey if Brown steps down I don’t care who takes over I’ll be excited as hell! Bring in Matt Millen I don’t care! Just get mike out!

by Week4! on Oct 28, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

0 – 16, hmm? A normal team owner would be left hiding in a closet and refusing to show his face in public. I suspect Mike Brown, on the other hand, has no shame and, short of a pitchfork and torch mob march on his house, the only possible thing I can think of that might tip the scales would be the sight of an empty stadium on national TV. This Sunday is probably too soon to organize but, if we could get all the fan sites together, that might force the hand of the radio stations- Lance and Mo might be into it. Pick a date and have everyone with tickets not only not go but not sell their tickets to others to fill those seats, the Baltimore game on 11-30 might be a good one. Have everybody come downtown, maybe rent out Longworth Hall and put some big screens up, bring in some beer and food vendors, and, prior to the game stand right at the gates with specifically anti-Mike Brown and only anti-Mike Brown signs. Probably get some CBS coverage out of it.

At this point, I seriously hope Mike has a snit over the criticism and moves the team to LA or something. Then, maybe we could get a whole new franchise and start life Mike-free.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Oct 28, 2008 10:57 PM EDT reply actions

I love your idea! A organized and well executed plan to shame Mike Brown is long overdue. However I cringe every time I hear people wish the team leaves so we can get a new franchise. The sad truth is if the bengals ever leave cincy there will likely never be another professional football game played in this city

by CincyMike56 on Oct 29, 2008 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions

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Cincinnati wouldn’t get another NFL franchise.

Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.

by Josh Kirkendall on Oct 29, 2008 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions

What they said, IJR...

Like Sam Wyche said, this is NOT Cleveland. Unfortunately, the other edge of that sword is that Cincinnati would not get another franchise like Cleveland (and Baltimore) did. If the Bengals left, there is no franchise that would move TO Cincinnati, and I don’t see the league expanding again.

by TheWalrus1971 on Oct 29, 2008 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions