(01-01-2018, 04:34 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Bengaldom,

Marvin Lewis is correct when he says coaching the Bengals in 2018 is "complicated."  The NFL sets rules for scheduling interviews with current head coaches, coordinators, and position coaches which are found here:

https://www.sbnation.com/2017/1/10/14038902/nfl-teams-hiring-new-head-coach-must-follow-rules

For example, there are different rules for interviewing assistant coaches who are on playoff teams vice those who are not.  Please read this because it matters.  Knowing these rules will cut down on rumor, speculation, and consumption of Tums, Jack Daniels, and presumably crack.  In fact -- and I can't believe I'm saying this - it might be best to wait until coaches whose teams are eliminated in the playoffs to interview them.  Similarly, other teams can interview any Cincinnati coach right now as the Bengals are not in the playoffs.  This makes things very complicated, just as Marvin said.

(01-01-2018, 04:34 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Bengaldom,

Marvin Lewis is correct when he says coaching the Bengals in 2018 is "complicated."  The NFL sets rules for scheduling interviews with current head coaches, coordinators, and position coaches which are found here:

https://www.sbnation.com/2017/1/10/14038902/nfl-teams-hiring-new-head-coach-must-follow-rules

For example, there are different rules for interviewing assistant coaches who are on playoff teams vice those who are not.  Please read this because it matters.  Knowing these rules will cut down on rumor, speculation, and consumption of Tums, Jack Daniels, and presumably crack.  In fact -- and I can't believe I'm saying this - it might be best to wait until coaches whose teams are eliminated in the playoffs to interview them.  Similarly, other teams can interview any Cincinnati coach right now as the Bengals are not in the playoffs.  This makes things very complicated, just as Marvin said.

(01-01-2018, 04:39 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: I get that fan

What I don't get is why is Marvin even being considered to be the HC again ? Why doesn't Mike have the balls to come out and say Marvin won't be returning ?

In fact IMHO it's 90% or better likely that Marvin is coming back as the HC.

(01-01-2018, 04:40 PM)McC Wrote: I might take comfort in this if the Bengals had a HC vacancy.

(01-01-2018, 04:34 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Bengaldom,

Marvin Lewis is correct when he says coaching the Bengals in 2018 is "complicated."  The NFL sets rules for scheduling interviews with current head coaches, coordinators, and position coaches which are found here:

https://www.sbnation.com/2017/1/10/14038902/nfl-teams-hiring-new-head-coach-must-follow-rules

For example, there are different rules for interviewing assistant coaches who are on playoff teams vice those who are not.  Please read this because it matters.  Knowing these rules will cut down on rumor, speculation, and consumption of Tums, Jack Daniels, and presumably crack.  In fact -- and I can't believe I'm saying this - it might be best to wait until coaches whose teams are eliminated in the playoffs to interview them.  Similarly, other teams can interview any Cincinnati coach right now as the Bengals are not in the playoffs.  This makes things very complicated, just as Marvin said.

(01-01-2018, 04:48 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: It's been that way for quite awhile, including the last time the Bengals hired a head coach. The Giants, for example, have already requested permission to interview McDaniels and Patricia. If the Bengals actually wanted to, they could do the same.

(01-01-2018, 04:51 PM)Synric Wrote: There's also reports of the Bengals reaching out to outside candidates. As of right now I think it's all still up in the air.

(01-01-2018, 04:48 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote:
We do.  The question is where Marvin will go (1) within the organization or (2) if another team wants him.

(01-01-2018, 04:51 PM)Synric Wrote: There's also reports of the Bengals reaching out to outside candidates. As of right now I think it's all still up in the air.

(01-01-2018, 04:55 PM)McC Wrote: Cruel mind games by a cruel owner who wouldn't piss on a fan if he/she was on fire.

(01-01-2018, 04:46 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Marvin isn’t coming back as head coach in Cincinnati.  Here’s the conundrum:  Mike Brown is loyal to his “peeps.” We know this.  Mike wants Marvin to stay somehow but the debate is in what capacity.  GM?  Head of Scouting?  

Marvin Lewis said a front office role with the #Bengals was something that was “made up.” Said such a thing doesn’t exist.

— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) January 1, 2018

(01-01-2018, 04:57 PM)Bengalholic Wrote:

Marvin Lewis said a front office role with the #Bengals was something that was “made up.” Said such a thing doesn’t exist.

— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) January 1, 2018

(01-01-2018, 05:02 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Let’s see.  Reporters can be wrong. Personally I hope Marvin interviews elsewhere.

(01-01-2018, 05:02 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Let’s see.  Reporters can be wrong. Personally I hope Marvin interviews elsewhere.

(01-01-2018, 04:55 PM)McC Wrote: Cruel mind games by a cruel owner who wouldn't piss on a fan if he/she was on fire.

(01-01-2018, 05:05 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Marvin said it during the press conference.

(01-01-2018, 05:15 PM)Awful Llama Wrote: With Mike's 82 year old prostate he/she will burn up long before the stream even gets started.