Dear Marv, GTFO

[Benton]

(11-20-2016, 07:36 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: He allowed Marvin to do a lot of things when he first got here, like hiring his own staff and bringing in FA's like Hardy, Thornton, Clemons, Kelly, James and others. I think that part of the equation gets overblown a bit. 

I also see people saying that coaches won't want to come here because of Mike. Well, the Browns (probably the worst run organization in the NFL) got guys like Hue Jackson, Adam Gase, Matt Patricia, Doug Marrone, Sean McDermott and Teryl Austin to invterview for their opening...I would have to think the same type guys, and others, would be interested in the Bengals job.

Both good points.

Marvin had freedom with the players, outside of the few key pieces already in place. He just didn't have a lot of say (I don't think) with some of his staff.

And there's quality coaches out there who would line up to come here. The Bengals have a talented roster, low expectations (seriously, go 9-7 and win a playoff game and half the base will get your name tattooed on them) and a very loyal management.