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Marvin Lewis

Marvin Ronald Lewis (born September 23, 1958) is the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League, a position he has held since January 14, 2003, making him the 3rd longest tenured head coach in the NFL.

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Coach Marvin Lewis gives Bengals players, coaches no hint about his future status

Coach Marvin Lewis gave Bengals players and assistants no hints on Monday about whether he's inclined to return.

Lewis told owner Mike Brown what needs to change for him to consider staying in Cincinnati, where he's had two winning records in eight seasons. The Bengals completed their worst season under Lewis, finishing 4-12 with a loss in Baltimore on Sunday.Neither Lewis nor Brown would discuss their meeting. Brown said through a team spokesman that a resolution could come as soon as Tuesday.Lewis wants changes in how the organization operates, including more control over roster decisions. He also has lobbied years for a covered practice field — the Bengals are the only northern NFL team without one. Lewis turned down an extension last season, saying their differences had to be resolved before he would agree to stay.A 13-7 loss in Baltimore on Sunday ended the final season on his contract. Brown evidently would like to keep Lewis — a firing would have happened quickly Monday if the ow...

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  1. Bengals' Marvin Lewis plays down receiver Terrell Owens' comments pointing finger at coaches

    Marvin Lewis defended Terrell Owens on Wednesday after the receiver pointed a finger at the Cincinnati Bengals coaching staff for the team's lousy season. The rest o...

  2. Bengals decide against change, will keep Marvin Lewis as their head coach

    The front office won't change significantly. The Bengals will still be practicing in the cold. Even with all that, Marvin Lewis decided to stay.Lewis agreed to an un...

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  5. Marvin Lewis to return for ninth year as Bengals head coach

    A report on the team's official website (http://www.bengals.com) said that Lewis had agreed to a contract Tuesday after meeting with the club's ownership.Lewis's cur...

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    Elvin Hayes hasn't visited the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame since his induction in 1990, and he even turns down invitations to attend special events aff...

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