12-05-2017, 07:03 PM
@Mallorian69 - I have just read where Jerry Jones is threatening a lawsuit over the Goodell contract situation. Has Mike Brown made any statements on where he stands in reguards to a possible lawsuit in particular and the contract extension in general?
Nope. Mike only speaks twice a year. I know the front office, generally speaking, feels the Bengals players (i.e. Burfict) are unnecessarily targeted for harsh penalties, but I’m not sure where he stands on the commish.
@sonofstat - Wondered if you can give any insight into the assistant /position coaches?
What sort of characters are they, some more vocal than others? We've had a few good ones pass through and go into HC positions...anyone on the current staff stand out and maybe you can see progress further?
They’re all very similar to Marvin in a way – quiet, loud when needed. Jacob Burney is probably the one exception. He’s pretty into it and isn’t afraid to yell. I mean, you see them coaching because they have to be more hands-on than the coordinators or Lewis, but they’re not firebrands.
Here’s the story I did on those with a future:
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/08/13/whos-next-marvin-lewis-cincinnati-bengals-coaching-tree/560193001/
@PhilHos - are there any college coaches that the Front office have their eye on? Any of note that YOU think would be ideal replacements for Lewis and/or that Brown might consider?
I don’t think so. In my opinion, the front office would want an NFL guy with that experience (not necessarily head coach experience, but pro experience). Honestly, I think an “ideal” HC has an offensive background, if not a play-caller (I don’t think that’s necessary). But I like Marvin’s approach of letting his coordinators do just that. It’s actually Tomlin’s approach, too. But considering that coach would walk into a room where the core has played hard for Marvin for 6-8 years, you need a guy those vets will connect with. McVay & Shanahan proved that can happen with a young guy, but I do think you have to be careful (Shula, McDaniels are proof the other way).
@jfkbengals - Are Westerman and Redmon that bad that they are not being given the chance on a poor offensive line?
They must be, to be honest. Especially Westerman. Redmond at least made the roster off the practice squad a year ago and played in a game. So there have been steps in that development you can see.
@leonardfan40 - Is Randy Bullock still suffering from the injury that kept him out a few weeks ago. Seems like he’s missed a kick each game since then. Is that a factor or has he just been off?
Late response here, but considering he’s been back to relatively solid since – the easy answer is yes. But of course they weren’t going to say he was hurt or affected by it.
Nope. Mike only speaks twice a year. I know the front office, generally speaking, feels the Bengals players (i.e. Burfict) are unnecessarily targeted for harsh penalties, but I’m not sure where he stands on the commish.
@sonofstat - Wondered if you can give any insight into the assistant /position coaches?
What sort of characters are they, some more vocal than others? We've had a few good ones pass through and go into HC positions...anyone on the current staff stand out and maybe you can see progress further?
They’re all very similar to Marvin in a way – quiet, loud when needed. Jacob Burney is probably the one exception. He’s pretty into it and isn’t afraid to yell. I mean, you see them coaching because they have to be more hands-on than the coordinators or Lewis, but they’re not firebrands.
Here’s the story I did on those with a future:
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2017/08/13/whos-next-marvin-lewis-cincinnati-bengals-coaching-tree/560193001/
@PhilHos - are there any college coaches that the Front office have their eye on? Any of note that YOU think would be ideal replacements for Lewis and/or that Brown might consider?
I don’t think so. In my opinion, the front office would want an NFL guy with that experience (not necessarily head coach experience, but pro experience). Honestly, I think an “ideal” HC has an offensive background, if not a play-caller (I don’t think that’s necessary). But I like Marvin’s approach of letting his coordinators do just that. It’s actually Tomlin’s approach, too. But considering that coach would walk into a room where the core has played hard for Marvin for 6-8 years, you need a guy those vets will connect with. McVay & Shanahan proved that can happen with a young guy, but I do think you have to be careful (Shula, McDaniels are proof the other way).
@jfkbengals - Are Westerman and Redmon that bad that they are not being given the chance on a poor offensive line?
They must be, to be honest. Especially Westerman. Redmond at least made the roster off the practice squad a year ago and played in a game. So there have been steps in that development you can see.
@leonardfan40 - Is Randy Bullock still suffering from the injury that kept him out a few weeks ago. Seems like he’s missed a kick each game since then. Is that a factor or has he just been off?
Late response here, but considering he’s been back to relatively solid since – the easy answer is yes. But of course they weren’t going to say he was hurt or affected by it.
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