12-21-2017, 02:07 PM
(12-20-2017, 06:47 PM)Takedown Wrote: Hey Merv., don't let the door hit you on the way out! What a piece of s***. I don't think Marvin has always been this slimy, but damn. Can't even tell your own players that you're leaving town before ESPN handed you a few Benjamin's to spill the beans to them first? F*** YOU. And the whole Ross thing: Selfish... I hope JR proves a lot of doubters wrong next year and makes Marvin look even more of an a**. BYE!!!
First off i want to say thanks to Jim O for the article which was something i never thought i would of heard here.
What you say Takedown here is the way if feel to a T, you just said it with more enthusiasm lol
Never been angry with Marvin before and he really burnt any bridge he might have in the future. He definately is not
coming back here and this could of taken him off of a lot of teams thoughts as a DC or even Linebacker coach somewhere
else. This was handled with no class and the lack of respect he gave to his players is downright dishonorable.
Only 2 games left of this clown thank God.
(12-20-2017, 07:41 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Good article, Jim, thanks.
That said, I have to say I disagree with that bit at the end that Marvin will be the "most successful coach in franchise history". When the Bengals inevitably lose out (the last two weeks have shown zero sign that they won't), Marvin will be exactly 2 games over .500 overall (123-121-3) with a HORRIBLE primetime record, HORRIBLE Steelers record, and the worst ever postseason record in NFL history. His team also always looked ill-prepared against good teams, and halftime adjustments were mere journalistic jargon, despite other teams crushing his with them. That is hardly the most successful when you finish 2 over .500 and 0 postseason wins in 15 years.
Sam Wyche and Forrest Gregg are still more successful coaches than Marvin Lewis. Both took the Bengals to a SB (their only two) and account for all 5 of the franchise's postseason wins. Gregg finished 7 over .500 (34-27). Wyche might have finished 4 under .500 overall (64-68), but would you prefer 4 under .500 and a SB apperance, or 2 over .500 and 0 postseason wins?
Completely agree and well said. A new coach in one year could come in here and be more successful than Marv...
All he has to do is win ONE DAMN PLAYOFF GAME! :andy:
(12-20-2017, 08:43 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: He is considered the "most successful" because he has the most wins. He has the most wins because Mike tolerated his mediocrity for far too long because Mike makes the decision making process of a snail seem hurried.
You ask Bengals' fan which coach would they prefer between Paul Brown, Sam Wyche, Forrest Gregg, or Marvin Lewis and Marvin finishes last.
Yeah with that many chances and this many talented players it is no surprise he has the most wins.
You are right, he finishes behind all those guys.
