01-19-2022, 03:07 PM
(01-19-2022, 02:44 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Yeah. I hear you but i just don't get it (not you personally, the sentiment that he deserves to be in). The guy never won a playoff game, has a terrible record in prime time and a terrible record against the Steelers. He wasn't just bad, for the most part he was really bad in the playoffs. Nice guy but not even close to being RoH worthy. I get opinions and how people feel about him, but we're not talking about "Ring of Bengals that we like because...".
"Bringing the team out of the dark ages" just isn't good enough for an honor that should be reserved for the best of the best.
Two other Bengals coaches won playoff games, had an MVP at QB and coached in the SB. No RoH needs to have 3 coaches in it and if a coach gets in, 2 other guys are WAY more qualified than Marv is.
See, this is where I run into issues. I would love to see Sam in the ring, but if Marvin is a definite no...then I don't see how Sam gets in. He only had 3 winning seasons in 8 years and a losing record overall. Forrest may be the most qualified (having a winning record and a SB appearance) but was only here 4 years...so I'm not sure you could put him in either.
Hell, even Paul didn't get in for his coaching with the Bengals, but for his overall impact on the game and bringing pro football to Cincinnati.
