01-03-2019, 05:17 PM
(01-03-2019, 05:01 PM)Sled21 Wrote: I really think GB is the only better spot, and that is just because you can coach a legacy team. Elway has a worse rep than MB as far as being able to work with. Cincinnati's roster, with a few adjustments and additions, is ready to win now....
I don't know if John Elway truly has a worse rep than Mike Brown when it comes to being someone who is easy to work with, but I think it is very safe to say that Elway has a far better reputation when it comes to doing whatever it takes to win a Super Bowl. I don't think anyone has ever objectively said that about Brown.
(01-03-2019, 05:06 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: People tend to put the ownership as a negative in Cincinnati. I don't think it's truly viewed that way.
Think about:
1. You have plenty of patience to get results. Ownership isn't going to pull the plug after 1-2 seasons.
2. You have plenty of input on personnel.
Now, there are some downsides as far as structure goes, but job security here is lengendary.
There is no guarantee that a new head coach will be the beneficiary of the same patience Marvin Lewis received. The other head coaches Mike Brown hired only worked 4, 3, and 2 full seasons. Yes, Marvin's absurdly long tenure shows it is possible, but he is the outlier since Mike Brown has been the owner.
