Historically, nothing has ticked off Browns’ management more than losing to cross-state rival Cincinnati, the team founded by the exiled Browns’ coach and namesake, Paul Brown. Let’s review:

1984: Art Modell fires avuncular head coach Sam Rutigliano after the Browns lose 12-9 in Cincinnati to fall to 1-7.

1990: Bud Carson’s second year at the helm ends with a franchise worst 3-13 record after a season-ending 21-14 loss to the Bengals. He is promptly relieved of his duties.

2004: Pressure following a string of losses proved insurmountable to Butch Davis following a wild 58-48 loss in Cincinnati. He struck a deal and resigned with five games remaining.

2008: Romeo Crennel falls to 2-6 in the I-71 rivalry, which includes getting shut out twice at home. The Bengals now lead the all-time series, 36-35. This time, owner Randy Lerner is expected to wait one more week before swinging the axe on the man who already has a worse record than any of the predecessors mentioned above.