Bengals Ownership Growing Impatient with Marvin Lewis

[BengalChris]

(04-11-2016, 12:57 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Marvin changing Mike has been the narrative all these years, but none of us really know what goes on behind the scenes.

Fwiw, Duke Tobin was hired in '99 took his current role in 2002. You could argue that this was the biggest move Mike made. Our 2001 draft is still possibly the best we've ever had and it really set Marv up nicely. Add in the no-brainer selection of Carson Palmer and Marv had a nice collection of players to start with.

I'm not saying Marv deserves no credit, but sometimes I think Tobin doesn't get enough. Our success has completely coincided with Tobin serving that quasi-GM role.

http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/2/24/11099216/duke-tobin-doesnt-need-gm-title-to-know-his-worth-with-bengals

I see your point. Don't know who's idea it was to hire Tobin and then promote him.

The front office appears to be in good hands now, unlike in the 90's. And I do believe we will survive any coaching change well. There's enough pieces in place where the coach will have a stable front office to work with.