10-26-2017, 12:57 AM
Jon Gruden is not coming to Cincinnati.
Yes, the front office likes Paul Guenther. No, that does not mean he is coach-in-waiting. Yes, the front office likes Hue Jackson. IF he's fired in Cleveland, no, that does not mean he is coach-in-waiting. Not saying either/or wouldn't be hired, I am saying it'd be foolish to think the club doesn't have a list. I addressed some of this on Sunday.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/10/22/bengals-xtra-steelers-can-shape-marvin-lewis-coaching-future-colin-kaepernick-nfl-theater/786198001/
I'm the one that has reported there are no contracts beyond this year. So yes, Lazor and Guenther could be free agents. And while I realize there is always in-town frustration, both are highly (highly) regarded around the league. If they reach the end of this year without extensions, they will be coveted at the very least as play-callers. I would think if the Bengals D remains near the top of the league Guenther would get his first HC interviews. Let's not forget Simmons, too. Also very highly regarded.
Position coaches - Urban is due for an OC interview at the very least. Coombs and Livingston are fast risers. Fast.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/08/13/whos-next-marvin-lewis-cincinnati-bengals-coaching-tree/560193001/
I am curious: What does "culture change" mean?
I understand there is in-town frustration -- but I speak to league executives and coaches, former and current -- and ALL of them envy and/or appreciate and respect the success here. Yes, NFL types consider Cincinnati since 2003 a success. Yes, a hypothetical new head coach would tell the fans and owner they can get them over the hump (because of course they would - they're trying to get a job) but I'm just relaying what the league-wide perception is. While there may be real concerns over the size of the front office, scouting staff and coaching staff for a new coach coming, what Marvin Lewis has done is well respected in league circles. Regardless of in-town frustration, there are little issues league-wide with the roster (of course, new coaches would feel they could get more out of what's there, or have different views on scouting, etc.). Just trying to level with y'all.
Yes, the front office likes Paul Guenther. No, that does not mean he is coach-in-waiting. Yes, the front office likes Hue Jackson. IF he's fired in Cleveland, no, that does not mean he is coach-in-waiting. Not saying either/or wouldn't be hired, I am saying it'd be foolish to think the club doesn't have a list. I addressed some of this on Sunday.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/10/22/bengals-xtra-steelers-can-shape-marvin-lewis-coaching-future-colin-kaepernick-nfl-theater/786198001/
I'm the one that has reported there are no contracts beyond this year. So yes, Lazor and Guenther could be free agents. And while I realize there is always in-town frustration, both are highly (highly) regarded around the league. If they reach the end of this year without extensions, they will be coveted at the very least as play-callers. I would think if the Bengals D remains near the top of the league Guenther would get his first HC interviews. Let's not forget Simmons, too. Also very highly regarded.
Position coaches - Urban is due for an OC interview at the very least. Coombs and Livingston are fast risers. Fast.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/08/13/whos-next-marvin-lewis-cincinnati-bengals-coaching-tree/560193001/
I am curious: What does "culture change" mean?
I understand there is in-town frustration -- but I speak to league executives and coaches, former and current -- and ALL of them envy and/or appreciate and respect the success here. Yes, NFL types consider Cincinnati since 2003 a success. Yes, a hypothetical new head coach would tell the fans and owner they can get them over the hump (because of course they would - they're trying to get a job) but I'm just relaying what the league-wide perception is. While there may be real concerns over the size of the front office, scouting staff and coaching staff for a new coach coming, what Marvin Lewis has done is well respected in league circles. Regardless of in-town frustration, there are little issues league-wide with the roster (of course, new coaches would feel they could get more out of what's there, or have different views on scouting, etc.). Just trying to level with y'all.
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