Wednesday, April 7, 2010 as of 11:14 AM ET
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.
Read More at Wikipedia ›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...Nothing like the flip of a calendar to get the Pittsburgh Steelers ' attention.The defending AFC champions like to save their best football for December and beyond. ...
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