Marvin Lewis to Replace Cowher?

SmootSmack · 12-30-2006, 07:24 PM

I don't want this thread to turn into a series of posts about how the Redskins should have hired Lewis instead of Spurrier. How they should have never fired Schottenheimer. Etc.

I just thought this is an interesting rumor worth sharing

The Enquirer - Bengals notebook (scroll to the bottom)

"A popular rumor going through town: Lewis will leave the Bengals to replace Bill Cowher as Steelers coach.

Cowher is expected to announce his retirement after the season finale Sunday in Cincinnati. The Steelers were eliminated last week from playoff contention.

Lewis is under contract with the Bengals through the 2010 season but was a member of Cowher's first Steelers staff (1992-95) as linebackers coach. Lewis also is a Pittsburgh native.'

Jamaican'Skin · 12-30-2006, 07:56 PM

I think that would actually be a good move for both parties. We've seen what Lewis can do with a bunch of criminals, and we've been impressed. Taking the Bengals from the laughing stock of the league to a playoff threat yearly.

dmek25 · 12-30-2006, 07:59 PM

yeah, but isnt lewis the one who recruited those criminals? and how many team suspensions have been handed out?

Jamaican'Skin · 12-30-2006, 08:06 PM

Okay, so he has a problem with disciplining players, that doesn't take away from the fact that if the Steelers hired him in the offseason, they would be taking a step in the right direction

Redskinhog1963 · 12-30-2006, 10:32 PM

does nc state have a head coach yet?cowher has a home in raleigh,that would be a great job for him!

riggoraider · 12-30-2006, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskinhog1963

does nc state have a head coach yet?cowher has a home in raleigh,that would be a great job for him!

yes NC state hired boston colleges ex- head coach

charlielyons · 12-30-2006, 10:40 PM

i hope cowher takes a few years off a replaces gibbs when he leaves

jdlea · 12-30-2006, 10:44 PM

NC State filled their coaching position. They're getting Boston College's head coach...which is just strange. Anyway, I think it would be a good move for the Steelers and terrible for the Bengals. Yeah, they have a bunch of problems with discipline, but I think they'll be okay. Also, I like the Bengals, so I don't want to see him leave.

EternalEnigma21 · 12-31-2006, 01:42 AM

he isnt going to go anywhere. he's turning the bengals into contenders. they have an amazing offense and palmer's his boy. plus the steelers have some glaring issues facing them this year. I dont think they're as bad as us, but would you leave cincy to go to pittsburg?

riggoraider · 12-31-2006, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by canthetuna

he isnt going to go anywhere. he's turning the bengals into contenders. they have an amazing offense and palmer's his boy. plus the steelers have some glaring issues facing them this year. I dont think they're as bad as us, but would you leave cincy to go to pittsburg?

I believe you are right I really don't see where this idea would come from the team was not as good this year as it was last year but I think that he does have something to build around and it is HIS team

Crat92 · 12-31-2006, 02:31 AM

With the talent the Bengals have on offense, Lewis would be a fool to leave. Sure Pittsburgh has the better D, but Lewis can/will continue to build Cincy's. Not to mention the QB situation for both teams. I mean, Palmer vs. Big Ben, which would you take?!

riggoraider · 12-31-2006, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Crat92

With the talent the Bengals have on offense, Lewis would be a fool to leave. Sure Pittsburgh has the better D, but Lewis can/will continue to build Cincy's. Not to mention the QB situation for both teams. I mean, Palmer vs. Big Ben, which would you take?!

I agree, Cowher probably will leave and Russ Grim will get the Pittsburgh job. Grim has been mentioned as a head coach candidate for the past few year so why not get a shot with a team that he is already apart of?

onlydarksets · 12-31-2006, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by riggoraider

I agree, Cowher probably will leave and Russ Grim will get the Pittsburgh job. Grim has been mentioned as a head coach candidate for the past few year so why not get a shot with a team that he is already apart of?

Yeah, I also had the impression that Grimm was being groomed to take over when Cowher resigned.

SmootSmack · 12-31-2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by riggoraider

I agree, Cowher probably will leave and Russ Grim will get the Pittsburgh job. Grim has been mentioned as a head coach candidate for the past few year so why not get a shot with a team that he is already apart of?

Grimm absolutely deserves the chance to coach. Heck, I was certain he was going to be named Lions head coach last offseason.

However, I don't think the Steelers can just anoint him the next coach (or Whisenhunt) just like I don't think the Redskins can just say that Williams will be the next head coach here. That would be a violation of the Rooney Rule right? Minority coaches have to at least be given an interview. And if you say well Grimm is the next head coach but we'll go ahead and interview Greg Blache anyway to appease the Rooney Law, it makes the whole idea of the Rooney Rule a scam. Which some argue it is already, but if any team has to abide by the rule it's the Steelers.

Crat92 · 12-31-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by riggoraider

I agree, Cowher probably will leave and Russ Grim will get the Pittsburgh job. Grim has been mentioned as a head coach candidate for the past few year so why not get a shot with a team that he is already apart of?

Could somebody tell me why Russ Grimm isn't on the 'Skins staff?

12-30-2006, 07:24 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Marvin Lewis to Replace Cowher? I don't want this thread to turn into a series of posts about how the Redskins should have hired Lewis instead of Spurrier. How they should have never fired Schottenheimer. Etc. I just thought this is an interesting rumor worth sharing The Enquirer - Bengals notebook (scroll to the bottom) "A popular rumor going through town: Lewis will leave the Bengals to replace Bill Cowher as Steelers coach. Cowher is expected to announce his retirement after the season finale Sunday in Cincinnati. The Steelers were eliminated last week from playoff contention. Lewis is under contract with the Bengals through the 2010 season but was a member of Cowher's first Steelers staff (1992-95) as linebackers coach. Lewis also is a Pittsburgh native.' __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-30-2006, 07:56 PM	#2
Jamaican'Skin The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Age: 38 Posts: 2,418	Re: Marvin Lewis to Replace Cowher? I think that would actually be a good move for both parties. We've seen what Lewis can do with a bunch of criminals, and we've been impressed. Taking the Bengals from the laughing stock of the league to a playoff threat yearly.

12-30-2006, 07:59 PM	#3
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Marvin Lewis to Replace Cowher? yeah, but isnt lewis the one who recruited those criminals? and how many team suspensions have been handed out? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

12-30-2006, 08:06 PM	#4
Jamaican'Skin The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Age: 38 Posts: 2,418	Re: Marvin Lewis to Replace Cowher? Okay, so he has a problem with disciplining players, that doesn't take away from the fact that if the Steelers hired him in the offseason, they would be taking a step in the right direction

12-30-2006, 10:32 PM	#5
Redskinhog1963 Special Teams Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: somewhere on this planet Age: 61 Posts: 178	Re: Marvin Lewis to Replace Cowher? does nc state have a head coach yet?cowher has a home in raleigh,that would be a great job for him! __________________ Parcells' legacy with the Cowboys can be framed this way: Instead of joining Tom Landry, Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer as coaches who led them to championships, he leaves lumped with Chan Gailey and Dave Campo. (ESPN QUOTE)

12-30-2006, 10:40 PM	#7
charlielyons Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 394	Re: Marvin Lewis to Replace Cowher? i hope cowher takes a few years off a replaces gibbs when he leaves

12-30-2006, 10:44 PM	#8
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Re: Marvin Lewis to Replace Cowher? NC State filled their coaching position. They're getting Boston College's head coach...which is just strange. Anyway, I think it would be a good move for the Steelers and terrible for the Bengals. Yeah, they have a bunch of problems with discipline, but I think they'll be okay. Also, I like the Bengals, so I don't want to see him leave.

12-31-2006, 01:42 AM	#9
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: Marvin Lewis to Replace Cowher? he isnt going to go anywhere. he's turning the bengals into contenders. they have an amazing offense and palmer's his boy. plus the steelers have some glaring issues facing them this year. I dont think they're as bad as us, but would you leave cincy to go to pittsburg? __________________ I am the brute squad.

12-31-2006, 02:31 AM	#11
Crat92 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville,TN Age: 51 Posts: 474	Re: Marvin Lewis to Replace Cowher? With the talent the Bengals have on offense, Lewis would be a fool to leave. Sure Pittsburgh has the better D, but Lewis can/will continue to build Cincy's. Not to mention the QB situation for both teams. I mean, Palmer vs. Big Ben, which would you take?! __________________ BEWARE THE MIDDLE............LaRON LANDRY IS LURKING!

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