Marvin Lewis
Super Bowl Champion Coach
- Share to Facebook
- Share to X
- Share via LinkedIn
- Share via Email
- Copy permalink to clipboard Copied to clipboard
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
-
Patrick Surtain II's Game Reminiscent of Deion Sanders
Defensive gurus Marvin Lewis and Mike Zimmer break down Patrick Surtain’s game ahead of his…
By Marvin Lewis & Mike Zimmer
-
All Coaches Aspire to be Like Mike Tomlin
Mike Zimmer and Marvin Lewis talk about Mike Tomlin's leadership in the aftermath of a…
By Marvin Lewis & Mike Zimmer
-
Chargers Defensive Front A Problem for Denver
Former NFL head coach and The 33rd Team analyst Marvin Lewis thinks Broncos quarterback Russell…
By Marvin Lewis Super Bowl Champion Coach
-
Containing Bills QB Josh Allen Key For Chiefs in Week 6 Matchup
Former NFL head coaches Marvin Lewis and Mike Zimmer compare notes on the defenses for…
By Mike Zimmer & Marvin Lewis
-
Eagles Primed for Different Challenge vs. Cowboys in Week 6
Former NFL head coaches Mike Zimmer and Marvin Lewis explain why Dallas' defensive front will…
By Mike Zimmer & Marvin Lewis
-
How to Slow Down Jalen Hurts and the Eagles' Offense
Former NFL head coaches Marvin Lewis and Mike Zimmer break down what the Philadelphia Eagles…
By Marvin Lewis & Mike Zimmer
-
Aggressive Zone Defenses Made Bucs, Ravens, Jaguars NFL's Takeaway Leaders
Through three weeks of the 2022 NFL season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, and…
By Marvin Lewis & Mike Zimmer
-
Jeff Okudah's Fearless Play is Leading to Success in Year 3
Analysts Marvin Lewis and Mike Zimmer break down how Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah has…
By Marvin Lewis & Mike Zimmer
-
Breaking Down the Tampa Bay Defense
Marvin Lewis and Mike Zimmer break down Tampa Bay's defense and how it compares to…
By Marvin Lewis & Mike Zimmer
-
Training Camp Confidential: Lewis Catching a Player During Bed Checks
Some guys just think they can get one over on a coach... My favorite training…
By Marvin Lewis Super Bowl Champion Coach