The Cincinnati Bengals are seeing one of their legendary quarterbacks put their franchise on blast. The “notoriously cheap” team has been ridiculed for how they are treating one of their former quarterbacks. Specifically, when it comes to their ring of honor.
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“There’s A Reason Why” Bengals Legendary QB Feels “Disrespected” By Team, Turns On Franchise (Watch)
Dec 31, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Cincinnati Bengals helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Cincinnati Bengals helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
It is hard to imagine a player who has contributed more to the Cincinnati Bengals than quarterback Boomer Esiason. He doesn’t feel the respect is mutual:
Unfortunately for the infamously cheap Bengals, they appear to have nevertheless disrespected him. And even more unfortunately for the Bengals, Esiason has a very high-profile job where he can let the NFL world know all about it.
Ahead of the team’s latest Ring of Honor ceremony on Oct. 26, when offensive lineman Dave Lapham and defensive back Lemar Parrish will be added, Esiason received an e-mail invitation from the team. As part of the Ring, Esiason is expected to attend future ceremonies.
Friday on WFAN’s Boomer & Gio, Esiason read details from the e-mail on-air, revealing just how meager the amenities will be for the exclusive group of Cincinnati legends in town that weekend.
“I did get an invite,” Esiason chuckled. “I don’t know how to take this invite, that’s the thing.”
MIAMI, FL- JANUARY 22: Boomer Esiason #7 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to get a pass off while under pressure from Charles Haley #94 of the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XXIII on January 22, 1989 at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida. The 49ers won the Super Bowl 20-16. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL- JANUARY 22: Boomer Esiason #7 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to get a pass off while under pressure from Charles Haley #94 of the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XXIII on January 22, 1989 at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida. The 49ers won the Super Bowl 20-16. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
The 1988 Associated Press MVP and one of three QBs to lead the Bengals to the Super Bowl, Esiason’s invitation included only the following:
Two free tickets for seats in the stands, with an option to buy one more
A discounted rate at the local Renaissance hotel as part of a room block
No private flight. No seat in a suite. None of that. Just two tickets and the same offer from the hotel that a wedding party might get for a weekend.
Esiason isn’t surprised. While he insisted that the Brown family ownership group always treated him well and compensated him fairly, this is what NFL life is like in Cincinnati. Just ask Trey Hendrickson, the team’s current leading pass-rusher, who is still without a new contract after spending the summer publicly demanding a better deal.
“I love my Bengal fans, but…”
Boomer Esiason reveals how meager the Bengals’ amenities will be for Ring of Honor ceremony this season 😳 pic.twitter.com/4RNkk5jdVP
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Sep 25, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Boomer Esiason, former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, receives a coat after being announced at halftime as a Bengals Ring of Champions inductee at halftime of the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Boomer Esiason, former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, receives a coat after being announced at halftime as a Bengals Ring of Champions inductee at halftime of the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Cincinnati Bengals helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Cincinnati Bengals helmet at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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