WHERE DID MARVIN GO WRONG?

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(01-06-2018, 02:03 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Marvin Lewis’ biggest mistake took place in his initial hiring when he didn’t demand total control over hiring his staff.  What head coach in his right mind accepts substandard position coaches from the previous regime of complete losers?  Inheriting the hapless Paul Alexander was a travesty which Marvin should have fought.

In 2000, new Patriots coach Bill Belichick brought in 11 of his own guys, and inherited/retained 5.

In 2003, new Bengals coach Marvin Lewis brought in 9 of his own guys, and inherited/retained 6.

Marvin also promoted Alexander (Buffalo was interested him), Kevin Coyle, Louie Cioffi and Bob Surace.

As to naming Alexander asst HC, Marvin would later say:

“It has been important to me to have Paul as an advisor, as well as having him for his work with our offensive line,” said Lewis. “When I first came here, his knowledge of our team gave me a source for some very important direction. Since then, he has helped me in a lot of areas off and on the field.”