11-17-2016, 01:36 PM
Jim,
In your "expert" expertise (redundant redundancy intended), how much longer do you think before Mike Brown gives up full control of the team? I believe that Katie has a lot of say in how things are run (and she certainly seems to be a master of contract negotiations) and Marvin and Duke definitely are in control of the roster , but, bottom line, this is still Mike's team. I don't hate the guy (among other things, his keeping the team in Cincinnati is nigh miraculous and dude has shown that he does care about winning while also caring about his coaching staff and players); but, I can't help but think his major flaw is his loyalty. He sticks with people far longer than he should. While that can be commendable, many times it's detrimental. I worry because I can see that no matter what happens with this team, Lewis will be the head coach next year or we'd have a new head coach, but he'd be forced to keep most of Lewis' position coaches. It'd be one thing if we turned things around and made the playoffs and got a playoff win or three, but if we continue to lose and end up out of the playoffs, then I think most people would say thanks to Lewis and move on. I think Lewis is a great head coach who has done great work in Cincinnati. I give him full credit for turning us around from perennial laughing stock to championship contender. However, I think he's become our Marty Schottenheimer - a guy who gets us wins, but will not get us a championship.
Sorry for the novel. TL;DR - when do you think Brown will retire and give up all control in the team? Thanks.
In your "expert" expertise (redundant redundancy intended), how much longer do you think before Mike Brown gives up full control of the team? I believe that Katie has a lot of say in how things are run (and she certainly seems to be a master of contract negotiations) and Marvin and Duke definitely are in control of the roster , but, bottom line, this is still Mike's team. I don't hate the guy (among other things, his keeping the team in Cincinnati is nigh miraculous and dude has shown that he does care about winning while also caring about his coaching staff and players); but, I can't help but think his major flaw is his loyalty. He sticks with people far longer than he should. While that can be commendable, many times it's detrimental. I worry because I can see that no matter what happens with this team, Lewis will be the head coach next year or we'd have a new head coach, but he'd be forced to keep most of Lewis' position coaches. It'd be one thing if we turned things around and made the playoffs and got a playoff win or three, but if we continue to lose and end up out of the playoffs, then I think most people would say thanks to Lewis and move on. I think Lewis is a great head coach who has done great work in Cincinnati. I give him full credit for turning us around from perennial laughing stock to championship contender. However, I think he's become our Marty Schottenheimer - a guy who gets us wins, but will not get us a championship.
Sorry for the novel. TL;DR - when do you think Brown will retire and give up all control in the team? Thanks.
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