Quote:Could be. I can almost guarantee unless that happens, Lewis will be with the Bengals until the end of his contract. Mike Brown is extremely loyal and many times holds onto coaches and players way past their expiration dates, because of personal bonds he forms with them. It's one of his shortcomings. 

 

  If Marvin Lewis moves on,  arguably the most difficult component to replace effectively is the Bengals drafting results during the time Lewis was the team's HC.  Because the Bengals have a relatively small scouting staff,   the input of the coaches in their draft process is that much more important.   it wouldn't surprise me if Mike Brown promoted one of the Bengals Assistant Coaches to the HC position.

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