"In the name of Joe Burrow, won't you take your billions and go," may become the new jingle for fans of the Cincinnati Bengals who don't approve of owner Mike Brown's decisions. If so, they can thank Nick Lachey.
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The lead singer of the multi-platinum-selling band 98 Degrees has long been vocal about his favorite NFL team, especially when they have made decisions that have frustrated him. Now, he has channeled his feelings and created an entire song calling for Brown to sell the team.
This song, lasting 2 minutes and 21 seconds, features a groovy bass line, backup singers, and many references to Bengals fandom. Lachey croons about wasted draft picks, getting Boomer Esiason on the phone, and hoping that Brown takes his billions of dollars and leaves Cincinnati.
"Sell 'Em Mike Brown" may be the hot, new release for NFL fans, but it is far from the only time that Lachey has spoken out about Brown. He previously did so after the Week 18 loss to the rival Cleveland Browns.
"Wow, what an inspired effort today in front of the home fans to close out this miserable season," Lachey posted on X. "Nice to see Zac (Taylor, head coach) hasn't lost the team.....what a joke. I'm sure nothing will change. Can't wait for more of this next year!"
The Bengals then retained Taylor after this loss, ensuring that he will be the only returning head coach in the AFC North next season. The Ravens fired John Harbaugh after a Week 18 loss to the Steelers, the Browns fired Kevin Stefanski after the win over the Bengals, and Mike Tomlin stepped down from the Steelers after a playoff loss to the Texans.
Lachey had previously called for the Bengals to part ways with Taylor, but he did not get his wish. The team will run it back in 2026 as Taylor enters his eighth season with the team.
He has two division titles and two playoff appearances on his resume, which includes a Super Bowl loss to the Rams. Taylor has gone 52-63-1 since taking over the Bengals in 2019.
