I am one fan that will be back next year after giving up on them last year. I, as many do, keep saying maybe next year. I am afraid next year is still a long way off for any kind of superbowl caliber team. But the investment is there so I will sit through yet another year of hope. I told myself if there was not some kind of coaching change I would not be back. But it's the home team and it is hard to turn your back on them. Unfortunately Mike Brown knows that and will continue to ride it out. The long term fans will be back but don't count on many new fans to sign up for that long term commitment of season tickets. TJ will be gone and we will count on unproven talent to take his spot. Good luck with that. I say pay TJ and let someone pay for Chad and send him on his way. Sounds like another year of rebuilding ahead for the home team. All the rebuilding years we should be living a dynasty by now. Hurts to say it but Pittsburgh earned that ring. Carson Palmer? What a great talent wasted being picked by the Bengals. I am shocked that he hasn't started the "trade me" talk. You gotta feel for him. Anyway, still a fan but a very bitter one that will offer support at least one more year. See you all soon.

Jay Runck