Bengals in Odd Numbered Years under Lewis

[Pat5775]

(06-19-2017, 06:40 PM)Dr. Bombay Wrote: He must have been misquoted.  Or maybe you misunderstood. No NFL coach would ever say such a thing.

Believe it, my friend. He said it:

https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/1/4/14153912/coach-talk-marvin-lewis-talks-keeping-veterans-and-not-trusting-rookies

"Question: Are the fourth quarter struggles a matter of intangibles? Or is it competitiveness?... What about Xs and Os?

Lewis’ response: We have to figure out a way to get better at it...It’s not x’s and o’s.
Question: So you don’t think teams are adjusting?
Lewis’ response: No...the ‘adjustment,’ that’s more journalism jargon than truth."


Basically, he doesn't think teams are adjusting. He has likely never made halftime adjustments, and it is the main reason why Marvin will very rarely win a meaningful game against a strong opponent.