Marvin Lewis
Super Bowl Champion Coach
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Marvin Lewis is a special advisor to the head coach at Arizona State. A former NFL head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals (2003-2018) and won AP Coach of the Year in 2009. Prior to that, he was the defensive coordinator on the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl-championship team in 2000.
Lewis began his coaching career with Idaho State as a graduate assistant, and eventually became the linebackers coach. In his first season with the team, Idaho State won the FCS National Championship. Lewis was also the linebackers coach for Long Beach State, New Mexico and the University of Pittsburgh.
He entered the NFL in 1992 as the Steelers’ linebackers coach. From 1996-2001, Lewis served as the defensive coordinator for the Ravens. His unit allowed the fewest rushing yards (970) and fewest points (165) in a 16-game regular season that ended in a Super Bowl XXXV victory.
Lewis began his longest coaching tenure with the Bengals in 2003. He had a career winning percentage of .518, while taking four AFC North titles. The Bengals reached the playoffs seven times under Lewis, the most successful tenure of any coach in Cincinnati. When he won Coach of the Year, he was the first from the Bengals franchise to receive the honor since Paul Brown in 1970. Seven of Lewis’ assistants became coaches in the NFL or college football.
Lewis was born in McDonald, Pa. He played football, baseball and wrestled at Fort Cherry High School. Lewis went on to play linebacker at Idaho State and was inducted into the university’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2001.
Marvin'S CONTRIBUTIONS
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Despite Bucs' Struggles, Tom Brady Remains Elite Pocket Passer
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Geno Smith's Accuracy Key to Seahawks Chances vs. Jets
Marvin Lewis and Mike Zimmer discuss the keys to the Seahawks vs. Jets matchup in…
By Marvin Lewis & Mike Zimmer
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Eagles Defense Will Have Hands Full With Dak Prescott's Cowboys
The Cowboys and Eagles will face off for the second time this season on Christmas…
By Mike Zimmer & Marvin Lewis
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Once Defense Settles Down, Vikings Can Come Full Circle
The Minnesota offense has been stellar this year and has played a big part in…
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Top Candidates for 2022 NFL Coach of the Year
Marvin Lewis and Chuck Pagano's favorite candidates for the 2022 NFL Coach of the Year…
By Marvin Lewis & Chuck Pagano
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Physicality, Red Zone Success Spur Lions' Offensive Development
Mike Zimmer and Marvin Lewis discuss the recent successes of the Detroit Lions, and how…
By Marvin Lewis & Mike Zimmer
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Brock Purdy, Anthony Brown, and the Value of Quarterback Depth
Brock Purdy began the season as the San Francisco 49ers' third-string quarterback, as did Anthony Brown…
By Marvin Lewis Super Bowl Champion Coach
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Mike Leach's Long-Lasting Impact Felt in Modern NFL
Charles Davis, Marvin Lewis and Chuck Pagano discuss Mike Leach and the undeniable presence he…
By Chuck Pagano & Marvin Lewis
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Josh Allen Shows Maturity Following Reporter's Remarks on Bills' Offense
Marvin Lewis, Chuck Pagano and Charles Davis react to Josh Allen's response to a reporter…
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T.Y. Hilton's Former Head Coach Reacts to Cowboys’ Signing
Chuck Pagano, Marvin Lewis and Charles Davis react to the news of T.Y. Hilton signing…
By Chuck Pagano & Marvin Lewis