Three years after Marvin Lewis’ dismissal, the Cincinnati Bengals are playing for a Super Bowl title. That may come off as a slight, but what’s a mansion without a solid foundation?
The Marvin Lewis era was defined by not being good enough. Now that his former team is maximizing its potential, his work over 16 years should be commended instead of criticized. This turnaround wouldn’t have been possible without him showing the organization that winning in any consistent fashion was possible.
But Lewis is as candid as they come, as Yahoo! Sports’ Frank Schwab found out when asking him if he deserves recognition for helping the team get to where they are now.