From this Bengals.com article on the Bengals Virtual Hall of Fame:
Anderson, the Steelers quarterbacks coach, still finds himself talking about the parade on the team's return home from winning the Super Bowl.
"There were 350,000 people in downtown Pittsburgh. Unbelievable," Anderson said. "You go down one block and it was packed with a sea of people and then you turn the corner for the next block and it was the same thing."
After 16 years as a player and 16 more as a coach, Anderson finally gets to wear the ring.
"I haven't come down yet," he said. "Still riding high."
Yeah, the Pittsburgh Steelers and their town sure are great, aren't they Bengals.com? It's great that Ken Anderson got a ring as a Steeler INSTEAD OF AS A BENGAL.
Do the Bengals even realize what they are doing to their fans?
(Hat tip to reader Ryan)
No Joke! I hear you loud and clear! I read the article too and I am tired as hell of listening to Baghdad Hob! Its more than annoying its plain asinine! I am embarassed to be a Bengals fan! I will always be one at heart but I am now a Bear's fan since I live, go to school and work in Chicago. Sorry Cincinnati, sorry Mike Brown, but until you do whats right, good bye and good riddance!
Posted by: Jordan | February 13, 2009 at 10:22 PM
I agree, I am ready for the Bengals organization to do something bold and show the fans that they are committed to win a Super Bowl and this is the teams top priority. This kind of article only frustrates us more.
Posted by: Nathan | February 14, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Absolutely right. It's embarrassing that our team site has to congratulate the biggest team rival. I can see where they're coming from because he was a great QB. But he's a Steeler now and now he can't accomplish anything that benefits us as fans.
Posted by: CinciSnurbin | February 14, 2009 at 10:41 AM
I'like to see Bengals.com do a nice feature on the lighter side of Kimo Von Oelhoffen.Whats he's been up to since ruining my favorite players career?
Posted by: Chris | February 14, 2009 at 11:28 AM
It's simple. Mike Brown is a bottom. And he likes it that way. And he thinks we like it that way too.
Posted by: BMN | February 14, 2009 at 12:31 PM
How long before Anderson considers himself a Steeler at heart? He's already had more success in Pittsburgh than he ever did in Cincinnati.
Posted by: Rich | February 14, 2009 at 12:31 PM
Anderson can, go fuck a, duck.
Posted by: Chase F | February 14, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Apparently the Bengals organization is only committed to winning a Super Bowl (or at least giving their players one) 20-30 years after the fact on rival teams. Great. By the way thanks for the nod, Simon.
Posted by: Ryan Smith | February 14, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Jeezus H Christ. It is one thing to recognize Anderson for what he did while a member of the BENGALS.... but I threw up in my mouth listening to Baghdad Hob ramble on about his success with Pittsburgh and the fun they had at the giant circle jerk that was the Steelers super bowl parade. Does this organization have no fucking semblance of pride whatsoever???? Do you really think that if the shoe were on the other foot, someone from the Steelers, Ravens, or even the fucking Browns would cream their fucking pants over someone from their organization who is having success with a (supposedly) hated rival???? Fuck no.
This is just another item that separates us from the rest of our so-called rivals (even though they might be hard pressed to consider us true "rivals")... the other members of the AFC North (and you know what...I'm willing to bet it goes for any other division in the NFL) would rather punch themselves in the balls while choking on their own vomit than provide great applause and accolades for another team that, at least on paper, you're supposed to loathe with all your heart. What a fucking joke.
Posted by: Capt. Steve-O | February 14, 2009 at 04:27 PM
I think it is laughable how you guys rip Bengals.com, especially laughable when you look at this site claiming to force MB to hire a GM,while in the mean time bashing anything and everything Bengals.
Face it, this site is clearly Bengal haters, not Bengal fans wanting MB to hire a GM, if that were the case, logic says, there would be an occasional article that doesn't rip the players, administration, web site and down the line. This place is a complete joke.
I am sure MB will make changes because of a hater site, good luck with that. Oh and by the way, this cause is a twin to mikebrownsucks.com, which led to absolutely nothing.
I have said this many times, I am now convinced, in no way, does this site want the Bengals to win. I feel for you if you act like this and really down deep can call yourself Bengal fans. If this is what Bengal fans are really like (they aren't) we woulodn't want anymore. Be honest, who is your real favorite team?
Posted by: Tony D | February 14, 2009 at 05:40 PM
Or maybe we are fans who are just sick and F'N tired of all of the supidity comming from the Bengals, and have realized that there really is nothing good to report about the team right now!!
Posted by: Josh "The New GM" Wagar | February 14, 2009 at 06:28 PM
If you are that sick of the Bengals, change teams, quit being such miserable cry babies. This is the team you all claim to root for, yet bash absolutely everything, including personally attacking layers and employees of the website. Yea, I bet you are fans.
This site will change nothing, so:
A) accept it, and wish for the best, like 03-07
or
B) root for a new team!
Posted by: Tony D | February 14, 2009 at 07:03 PM
Tony D - do you mind taking as much shit as the Bengals give you in the rest of your life too? Cause I can't imagine that would make your life enjoyable.
Your argument is ridiculous. Why should anyone accept the shit the Bengals give us, especially given they're a quasi-public institution that affects everything from city budgets to city pride?
Posted by: Sleeping With Bieniemy | February 14, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Well said Sleeping with Bieniemy. We have a vested interest in this team, as it was the fans who paid for the stadium and expected a fair return on the investment as promised by the organization. Tony D's method of "accept it" is a typical recation to an unfair oppressor. When the British were running the colonies and taxing the shit out of the citizens I'm sure there were people who said, "whats all this about revolution? It won't change anything. Just accept it and pay the taxes." But there will always be a group of people who stand up and say NO. I won't accept it. And I will do everything in my power to change it.
But Tony was partially right. This is a hater site. Haters of Mike Brown, haters of the decisions he has made, and haters of players with no heart and no class. This, in turn, makes us the biggest Bengal lovers out there.
Posted by: The Real Tyke Beasly | February 15, 2009 at 10:23 AM
give Governor The Real Tyke Beasly a Harumph! Give the Governor a Harumph!!!
As for Tony D, if you think this is a Bengals hating site you are severly missing the point and I just don't know what to tell you.
"If we don't take action now
We settle for nothing later
We'll settle for nothing now
And we'll settle for nothing later" - Rage Against the Machine
Kind of fits into what we're talking about, doesn't it?
Posted by: Capt. Steve-O | February 15, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Tony D, how many times are you going to come on here spilling your nonsense? Are you related to Mike F. Brown? Oh, golly gee, Mike Brown went out and got them another scrub Punter, who nobody wanted, to improve the punting department. That will make Larson punt better. LOL Are you excited now, Tony? I am sure that got you excited for the season. It takes Mike Brown years to realize something is wrong to go along with ML. I wonder why it takes them so long? Well, I am sure most on here know. Mike Brown has not figured this thing out in 18 years and if you can not face reality then you are just another person that is really the main cause in why he continues his same old tiresome continuity ways.
Posted by: TigerJ@w | February 15, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Not to mention all the poor business policies he continuously supports (football operations aside) since the day he arrived ...
Posted by: Jordan | February 15, 2009 at 05:53 PM
So after recieving all the hatred in response to my last post, I will ask just this one question, I have yet to get a clear answer to from the group here.
What will you guys say and do if the Bengals have a winning year in 09'? will the hate continue? I have a feeling this site would hate a Bengals winning season, for it would totally debunk all your rhetorick and agenda. Let the excuses role...
Posted by: Tony D | February 16, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Tony D - First off let me say this then I will answer your question? Before I answer your question I want to say that this site does not care if the Bengals have one winning season. It is much more than that! This site is dedicated to inform Mike Brown that his management and leadership styles fail when it comes to running a successful NFL Franchise. Until Mike Brown takes the necessary steps to better this organization I feel this site will continue to operate and run its course. Mike needs to understand that having 6 scouts (2 of which are family) and having his daughter and son-in-law run the football operations dept. is not working!!! From what I remember reading recently on ESPN.com draft section the Bengals have not been given an A grade on their draft picks since ML has been our coach, not to mention we have only made the playoffs once in Mike Brown's tenure as owner/GM. This site is not about having one winning season it is about the changes that need to be made so the Bengals have a chance of making it to the Super Bowl year in and year out! Now to answer your question... If the Bengals have a winning season this year that is fantastic but I dont think it will stop WDR's attempts to better the franchise! This will continue until Mike Brown realizes that he doesnt know how to successfully run an NFL team! Finally, i can understand your optimism looking forward but dont forget Free Agency and the Draft havent even taken place yet this off-season. Assuming the reports are true just remember Mike Brown is not going to re-sign the Bengals most productive player on the field (the only true leader on this team, TJ) Mike Brown will most likely only sign mediocre free agents if any and again he will most likely draft poorly due to the incompetence and small number in the Bengals scouting department. Again, I would be thrilled to see the Bengals have a winning season next year but 2 winning seasons in the last how many years still doesnt cut it and WDR will continue to take the necessary steps needed to help this organization make the right changes in order to succeed every year! I hope the Bengals do win, but in my heart I wont be satisfied until Mike Brown decides to run this franchise similar to the other 31 NFL teams!! Does that answer your ? Tony?
Posted by: Jordan | February 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM
You're goddamn right I'll continue bashing the Bengals if they have a winning season. I'm about to eat over $1200 in coa's I just paid off last year. They can win the Super Bowl and I'll find something to bitch about.
Posted by: Chris | February 16, 2009 at 06:25 PM
Tony: Think of the tenure under Mike Brown as a college basketball season. If your team had 1 win and 17 losses would you be happy? If they then won one game to go 2-17 would it stop you from believing they need to change something? (In case you don't follow the analogy, a "win" would be a winning season). We're looking at the big picture here. While a "win" is ALWAYS good, until you "win" consistently the revolution will continue.
Posted by: The Real Tyke Beasly | February 16, 2009 at 07:56 PM
As a life long Steeler fan I have one thing to say: trust me. We don't consider the Bungles our rivals...never have. never will. They're just a speed bump every year on our way to the Divisional title!
Posted by: Richard Smith | February 19, 2009 at 03:19 PM
Who Is your top Rival then? Huh?
Posted by: Jordan | February 20, 2009 at 06:50 PM