Marvin comes off as a dictator leading a struggling nation-state into the ground. He won’t explain anything about how the team is ran or explain their outlook on any issue. He laughs mockingly when asked for insight, and tries to convince outsiders that his job cannot be understood by mere mortals. He locks himself and his team away while he apparently squanders precious resources like proven offensive lineman and defensive backs, draft picks, and particularly time. Our only window of what’s really going on with the Bengals is on game days, and that’s been far from a show of might.
After last season I wrote that Marvin had this year and next to turn things around before he’s actually led to the chopping block. Now I’m ready to move that time frame up to this off-season. What kind of coach is this guy? Can’t say he’s a players coach. Can’t say he’s a disciplinarian either. He came into the job as a defensive brain, yet here we are in year six and we’re only beginning to show signs of development on that side of the ball (and that has very little to do with any of Marvin’s doing). We’ve watched a once formidable offense crumble into a smoldering pile of useless debris. What does he bring to the table? Why should we show patience to the man?
I believe that Marvin has shown us the leadership ineptitude of Kim Jong Il. I don’t expect to be led onto the practice field or the locker rooms. I understand that some things, even most things on an NFL team, must be kept secret. But what I want to know is, are the Bengals working to improve? An admission of failure would be a step in that direction. A simple statement that modestly acknowledges our past mistakes, and a commitment to a new direction. That doesn’t mean “going forward” as Supreme Chancellor Lewis enjoys saying. It means making a right or a left. I don’t care which way, just turn.
*The on-side kick last week must be pointed out as the best Marvin decision, maybe ever.
Mojokong - It’s Time for Real Change: Jason Garret in ‘09.
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Thank you.
I would say that the offensive ineptness is due to the offensive philosophy/design of the system currently in use. This is the responsibility of one Bob Bratkowski.
However, even if Brat is gone next year, how do we absolve Marvin's bad in-game coaching? How do we excuse the personnel decisions during games (e.g. continuing to play Chris Perry after slippery fingers and Benson playing better, not playing Dorsey in proper manner, etc.)? I hold Marvin Lewis responsible for the team losing, i hold Bratkowski responsible for the inept offense, and i hold Mike Brown responsible for not providing the tools for success that he has the power to provide. Sam Wyche is still coaching, you know!
Alright!!! The first call for Marvin's head!!! Can't say that I am surprised, or that I disagree.
Time and time again, Marvin has shown his ineptitude at clock management, player management,....well I don't have all night, you get the picture.
I just wonder if Mikey boy is willing to admit his "savior" isn't all he was cracked up to be. I guess no.
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