The Cincinnati Bengals and Marvin Lewis have parted ways after 16 tumultuous seasons of his head coaching tenure.
For some folks, it was a mercy killing that brought a sense of both relief and hope. Lewis hadn’t won a playoff game over the span, as his overall record (131-129-3) began to sniff that trademark .500 area that plagued the Bengals since 2003.
For others, it brings in a sense of uneasiness. Through his many warts as a head coach, Lewis was able to modernize the Bengals and pushed the seemingly-immovable object in owner Mike Brown.