Marvin Lewis's true failure as HC

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(11-29-2018, 03:24 PM)McC Wrote: That's very true.  But owned by the rival naturally hurts the most.  And the nature of nearly every game is a real kick in the gut too.

I guess I view things differently then.
I think of things this way...
Would I rather the Bengals sweep the Steelers every year but just barely miss the playoffs?
Or would I rather the Bengals get swept by the Steelers but make it to the AFC Championship game, Super Bowl, or win it all?

I'd choose the latter. Because to me, beating the Steelers is like a consolation prize for not going deep in the playoffs. I do know people who have said if it came down to it, they'd rather their team beat their rival even if it meant not making the playoffs rather than getting beat by the rival but making the playoffs.