Round Table: 2012 Sellouts And Offensive Rookie Of The Year

by Jason Garrison on Jan 16, 2012 5:30 PM EST

Jason and Josh weren't done after two round table conversations on the Bengals Monday. This time they talked about their predictions on Bengals ticket sales for the 2012 season and if Andy Dalton stands a chance at being named the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year once the season comes to an end.

Jason: With the success the Bengals had in 2011 and the lowered ticket prices in 2012, do you anticipate a blackout problem next season?

Josh: Only a portion of the tickets are reduced, but I suspect that unless Sherrod Brown single-handedly changes the rule, that we'll still see blackouts next year.

Jason: Really? I don't think we will. The 2011 season was so excited and I think that's what Bengals fans needed. They needed to see a successful product on the field and they needed to see Mike Brown make some kind of effort. I actually would be shocked if the first few home games didn't sell out.

Josh: It doesn't matter what happens on the field. As long as the majority of tickets cost as much as they do and as long as people continue using Mike Brown as their excuse for not coming to the games, it's difficult to see a complete sellout in 2012.

Jason: I believe that if the Bengals start the season off well, say with at least a 3-2 record, they'll sell out the rest of their games for the rest of the season.

Josh: They won nine games this year, claimed a berth in the playoff and set record low attendence records this year. Attendence should up this year, but will there be a couple of games that don't sell out? Yes.

Jason: Cam Newton had an amazing year. Andy Dalton had a good year and took the Bengals to the playoffs. Who wins the Offensive Rookie of the Year and does the amount of wins and the fact that Dalton led the Bengals to the playoffs factor in to the decision?

Josh: Cam Newton wins it, hands down. Wins are great, but Newton put together a season that redefined league records.

Jason: Yeah. Even if they went 1-15 I think Newton wins. He had an amazing season and completely revitalized Steve Smith's career. What's funny is the two great running backs, DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Steward, were kind of forgotten about when they've been the focus of most defenses for the past couple years.

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Cam deserves it hands down

Though that doesn’t take away from Dalton’s fantastic season.

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by Throw the ball on Jan 16, 2012 6:12 PM EST reply actions

Von miller had like 15 sacks and looked like a veteran. However Dalton does give an organization hope

And cam is a pain in the ass. He was talk in trash halfway threw the season

by njbengalstat on Jan 16, 2012 6:23 PM EST reply actions

I always said Mike Vick was never gonna win a Super Bowl.....and so far I am right.

Cam Newton has the same feel around him as well. Yeah he’s bigger and may have more physical talent but I don’t think he will ever be a smart big-time good decision maker. Especially when defenses are already adapting to a running quarterback knowing him, Vick, and Tebow are in the league.

by Toledoray7 on Jan 16, 2012 6:35 PM EST up reply actions

I definitely see the Raiders/Bengals game sold out and hopefully whatever prime time games Bengals get. If I’m not mistaken the tickets that are being lowered in price are the ones in the upper deck, which are not season holders (right?), so this should attract those who couldn’t afford it before who might be able to afford it now with reduced ticket prices.

by Tampa_Bengal on Jan 16, 2012 7:16 PM EST reply actions

I know a bunch of people who have season tic

in the third level. I thought the prices were changing on the top level regardless, whether it was for season ticket holders, or not.

by whodeycommish14 on Jan 16, 2012 7:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

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by whodeycommish14 on Jan 16, 2012 7:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

The Bengals lost a ton of season ticket holders after the Palmer debacle

After last season I expect that most of those will come back. If you add in a few new season ticket holders, who are attracted by the lower prices, you may be looking at a season ticket holder base number, similar to the one that generated all those consecutive sellouts.

I’m a total homer with this but, I think ROY should go to the player who helped their team to the most wins, therefore, Dalton for ROY. Cam will be covered in awards for years to come, this one should go to the red rifle.

by keithster on Jan 16, 2012 8:10 PM EST reply actions

i think fans will abandon ship fast and be slow to get on board

… it depends not only on the early results but who is it against. They’re working on a string of 15 straight losses to playoff teams. At some point they have to start beating good teams for anyone to care.

by occams_tiger_teeth on Jan 16, 2012 8:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions

This.

I won’t buy a ticket until they prove they can win big games.

by MrMcLargeHuge on Jan 17, 2012 10:25 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

I will.

Because I love the Bengals and would like to support this young team, but to each his own.

by Ben-GAL on Jan 17, 2012 10:31 AM EST up reply actions

answer me this please

Why is aaron rodgers going to win MVP instead of drew brees? If they give the award away based off stats and records then brees should win based off the newton argument….but he wont bc aaron rodgers racked up he best offseason record… Not fair if u ask me but hey, lifes not fair i guess

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by TruWhoDey on Jan 16, 2012 11:00 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions

They will show up for sure.

This year schedule didn’t have the star power that next years teams offer. On top of that, the Bengals should have at least 2 home night games next year. Tebow and the Broncos will sell out. Manning and the Giants will sell out. Cowboys have a huge fan base so that game will sell out. Palmer coming back to play here,which I have a feeling will be a monday night game,will sell out.Pitt and Baltimore more likely than not will sell out. That leaves the Dolphins game,which could be coached by Zimmer and the Browns,which could have Heisman trophy winner RG3. I see more intriguing teams that people will want to see. We will have to see how Brown improves the team also but I think the Jungle will come back to life next year.