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Originally Posted by cooke726
Lewis for sure....
The rest it depends on how they do next season. Lewis will need to win a playoff game to secure his job, and thats unlikely.
Gruden and Philbin I could see getting fired if they have another sub-par season, but I actually think Philbin has done a pretty good job in Miami. Washington is just a complete dumpster fire
Bradley is safe, and id say Wisenhunt/Rivera have some rope as well and are safe unless they are worst team in NFL next season
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I think people are underestimating the fact that since 1984, the Bengals have only had 5 head coaches.
Sam Wyche 84-91
Dave Shula 92-96
Bruce Coslet 96-00
Dick Lebeau 00-02
Marvin Lewis 03-present
Mike Brown is a pretty loyal guy when it comes to his organization. Unless the team falls flat on it's face next season, which it won't because there is too much talent on both sides of the ball along with the great assistant coaches, Lewis will be the HC for as long as he wants. Like it or not, he is the reason the Franchise is even relevant. We were the present day Browns before Lewis.
My dream scenario is elevate Lewis off the field and into a GM role where he evaluates talent. He is the reason we have drafted so well over the last few years. Hue Jackson should be the HC. He is a guy who I can see not being afraid to bench Andy and put in Jason Campbell when things get shakey. Hue is a big Campbell fan and is the sole reason why he is on the team. Jackson's offense was a breath of fresh air after Gruden's pass happy complicated offense. I love the run first attitude and the overall attitude he brings to the team.
But after this season he will probably be gone like the rest of our great assistant coaches. (Mike Zimmer, comeback...)