08-14-2023, 01:17 PM
(08-13-2023, 02:49 PM)SouthernFan Wrote: Seriously? You truly believe that Katie has been running this team for the past 20 years? GTFOH!
It's been said that Katie wanted Marv and Mike wanted Mike Mularky. I want to say that even Mike has said this.
I don't think Katie was "running the team" back then, but she definitely had a lot of sway, even back then.
(08-13-2023, 03:00 PM)PDub80 Wrote: No.
Mike Hired Marvin & Managed the team during Marvin's tenure. When that all finally fell apart it was Mike's last shot at the job of GM/Owner/Operator. Mike then ceded control of the org to Katie and has allowed her to run things. Katie hired Zac Taylor and has been the key piece running the org since Marvin stepped down.
"And if it wasn't for Katie Blackburn offering her support for Lewis rather than Brown's preference of either Tom Coughlin or Mike Mularkey, then we could be in far worse shape."
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2010/10/15/1753443/rehashing-old-topics-bengals-should-capitulate-to-marvin-lewis
"Lewis has emerged as the top pick of Katie Blackburn, the Bengals' executive vice president, according to one of the sources, who is familiar with the NFL's hiring situation. Blackburn is the daughter of Bengals president Mike Brown.
A source within the league said, however, that the Bengals were still committed to interviewing Mularkey, who was one of their original preferences."
https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Sources-Bengals-Eyeing-Marvin-Lewis-7766407.php
(08-13-2023, 10:53 PM)Frank Booth Wrote: now I cant prove it, but I guarantee Marvin Lewis wouldnt have the same success with Burrow that Taylor has had
Every QB played MUCH worse in the playoffs under Marvin Lewis.
Palmer went from franchise QB to barely being able to complete a pass vs the Jets.
Kitna went from Comeback Player of the Year to 2nd half meltdown.
Dalton went from a QB that threw 60 TDs in a 2 year span, to a guy who threw 1 TD in 4 games.
Macaroni went from having a 97.1 passer rating to a 68.3 passer rating.
Burrow wouldn't have won a single playoff game under Marvin.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
