as a fan, if you want Geno resigned then...

[Carl Spackler]

start buying up his Jerseys. That sends a message to Mike Brown.

[GodFather07]

Mike do you really love money that much that your on here posting in disguise to sell jerseys?? Whats next "Hey guys buy 5 jerseys and Mike Brown will do everything in his power to win a Super Bowl next year no matter the cost! Now get your wallets out and buy buy buy!!!"

[crazyjdawg]

If Brown doesn't already realize that Geno needs to retire as a bengal, he won't realize it by people buying his jersey.

[RedBengal9]

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler

start buying up his Jerseys. That sends a message to Mike Brown.

He will never sell as many as Andy or AJ. That's just how the system works. However, I think you see plenty of 97's when you go to a game.

That being said I don't think a small spike in jersey sales will make that much of a difference. Mikey will throw him the biggest offer he has ever thrown a defensive player. Zim was ticked enough when JJoe left, I can't imagine his reaction if we lose Geno too.

[Bengals Mike]

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler

start buying up his Jerseys. That sends a message to Mike Brown.

your plan doesn't necessarily work this way

RG3 just set the record for jersey sales in a calandar year with 3 months to go (nfl calendar year for sales starts in april) yet he's still on his rookie contract

[Lawless_1]

I get what you're saying....

If the guy sells jerseys it means he has fans. Fans buy tickets.

[Going_Green]

This is dumb, numbers speak for itself, and I'm not talking about Jersey selling numbers, talking about on the field numbers. Mike Brown knows or should know. I don't care if somehow AJ sold 1 jersey this year, he's still the best WR.

[bfine32]

Mike Vick is probably the biggest selling Philly Jersey, think they keep him?

[HellMarine]

Originally Posted by Going_Green

This is dumb, numbers speak for itself, and I'm not talking about Jersey selling numbers, talking about on the field numbers. Mike Brown knows or should know. I don't care if somehow AJ sold 1 jersey this year, he's still the best WR.

On this team, definitely, but he still isn't better than Calvin. Regardless, you're correct.

[Shake n Blake]

If the Bengals don't resign Geno, I would give serious thought to finding a new team. There is no excuse not to keep Geno and AJ. Those 2 are the faces of the franchise.

[Going_Green]

Originally Posted by HellMarine

On this team, definitely, but he still isn't better than Calvin. Regardless, you're correct.

Sorry, don't know why I didnt clarify, but yes best WR on this team.

[Housh]

Ima buy 3 eventually.lol

2 when I get back to the states, and a 3rd when we lock him up

[TheLeonardLeap]

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler

start buying up his Jerseys. That sends a message to Mike Brown.

I feel like J Jo would still be a Bengals if that were the case.

[Slappy from New Haven]

Originally Posted by Lawless_1

I get what you're saying....

If the guy sells jerseys it means he has fans. Fans buy tickets.

Mikey would make money even if no one went to a game, there is so much TV money paid.

[CinciREborn]

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler

start buying up his Jerseys. That sends a message to Mike Brown.

When the madden 14 cover vote rolls around we need to start a massive movement pushing for geno :)

[Treee]

I have told my friends that if, for whatever reason, A.J. or Geno get let go to free agency, I would officially remove my Bengals fan status until the day Mike Brown no longer existed.

[fredtoast]

The fact that we are having this conversation before the biggest game of the season is sad.

You guys know I rip Mike Brown all the time, so this is not meant to defend him. It is just a comment on the life of hard core Bengal fans.

[XenoMorph]

Originally Posted by Carl Spackler

start buying up his Jerseys. That sends a message to Mike Brown.

thats over 100 bucks

I refuse to buy anything made by Nike.... ever


Ill tweet mike brown if i want him to get a message.

[XenoMorph]

Originally Posted by CinciREborn

When the madden 14 cover vote rolls around we need to start a massive movement pushing for geno :)

No true Fan would ever vote for one of there own on the cover of Madden

[Housh]

Originally Posted by Treee

I have told my friends that if, for whatever reason, A.J. or Geno get let go to free agency, I would officially remove my Bengals fan status until the day Mike Brown no longer existed.

Im in the same boat. Only diff is if Geno just doesnt want to play here for ANY money I wont hold it aganst MB. But if he tries to blackball these guys im gone.lol

[khamla]

Buying jerseys isn't going to do it. It's common sense we are going to resign him to a MAX deal. But if you really want him to sign him and everyone else, how about everyone buy tickets to watch the game.

[bonesaw]

I am waiting to see if they extend him before I buy his jersey. Don't want to put it in the drawer with the Palmer and Shipley(I still hold hope he returns someday and it makes it back to the closet).

[XenoMorph]

Originally Posted by khamla

Buying jerseys isn't going to do it. It's common sense we are going to resign him to a MAX deal. But if you really want him to sign him and everyone else, how about everyone buy tickets to watch the game.

That is a great Idea...

Im working on getting ravens tickets now.. I was at the game last year when it was announced we were in the playoffs.

This year they will announce we are AFCN Champs

[TheLeonardLeap]

If it takes fans buying jerseys to *make* an owner resign the best player on their team, then something would be severely wrong with the NFL. Kind of a stupid thread.

[umkubas]

The National Football League is the icon for the free enterprise system. The Cincinnati Bengals hold the option on Geno Atkins for one more season. I would encourage the seeking of free agency on Atkins' part.
This would lead to the obligatory "franchising" and the situation that plagued "Bustin'" Smith.

The offer to keep Atkins' would have to be sunstantial - Top 5 - he has played at that level. Would the front office of Cincinnati Bengals agree?