Can a HC have long-term success under the Bengals structure?

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(10-18-2019, 10:59 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: That depends on the definition of “success.”  If success means having some winning seasons and going to the playoffs on occasion, sure. Marvin Lewis did it.  If success means consistent winning deep into the playoffs, then no.

I disagree. I believe Marvin was the reason we got to the playoffs as many times as we did, but I also believe he's the reason we couldn't advance in the playoffs. I can't put my finger on it, but somehow whatever Marvin did for the playoffs just never worked. That said, I think it's POSSIBLE to find a HC that could duplicate Marvin's regular season success (don't forget, dude has a winning record as HC) AND succeed in the playoffs. The problem is that it'd be like finding an elite QB.