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Chick Ludwig covers the Cincinnati Bengals. He also writes about his other passions: college football, basketball and golf.Home > Blogs > Chick Ludwig At Large > Archives > 2008 > September > 18 > Entry
Carson douses fire on Marvin’s hot seat
PALMER DEFENDS LEWIS
IN FACE OF CRITICISM
AFTER TEAM’S 0-2 START
‘IN NO WAY HAS MARVIN
LOST THIS LOCKER ROOM’
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis should continue standing.
Wherever he sits, the seat is hot, Hot, H-O-T.
Quarterback Carson Palmer has rushed to Lewis’ defense. The head coach is getting blistered with criticism in the wake of the club’s 0-2 start.
In fan voting on ESPN’s SportsNation, Lewis and the St. Louis Rams’ Scott Linehan are tied for 30th in the “NFL Head Coach Approval Ratings” with 8 percent approval.
Minnesota’s Brad Childress is 32nd and dead last with a 6 percent rating.
Buffalo Bills head coach Dick Jauron — who played safety for the Bengals from 1978-81 — is No. 1 at 94 percent.
Lewis is also getting heat from CBS Sports commentators who wonder if he’s “lost” the locker room.
“What somebody says on the outside, who has no idea what’s going on here, all he sees is 0-2, it’s kind of an easy thing to throw out there,” Palmer said. “In no way has Marvin lost this locker room or lost any attention from players.
“We’re going about it as business. It seems like it’s the end of the world to a lot of people, but this team still has a lot of hope left. We have a lot to play for, a lot of pride. The Giants started 0-2 (in 2007 and won the Super Bowl). A lot can be done from 0-2.
“Definitely, the season can keep going downhill. It happens to a lot of people. But this team is going to fight and scratch and try to get ourselves back into this.”
NOTE — In the 41-year history of Cincinnati’s franchise, Dick Jauron and tight end Nate Lawrie are the only Bengals players from Ivy League power Yale University.
Check out the “NFL Coach Approval Ratings” at:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/sportsnation/ratings?seasonYear=2008&seasonType=2&week=2
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By janeen coyle
September 18, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
Good for Carson! Leave Coach lewis alone. The man eats, drinks and sleeps Bengals football. He starts work at 6am and goes all day into the night. NOBODY feels worse after a loss, but he is not the one on the field. Why do we always have to be so cruel? How about praying for the team? Not a bad idea. Marvin is a good man, unless he is picking on Chick!By Rich Perry
September 18, 2008 6:55 PM | Link to this
Janeen…Marvin should eat, drink, and sleep Bengals football!!! He’s certainly well compensated for it. What he needs to do, is stop treating the fans and the press, as if we are morons. Treating us as though football is like rocket science, and without the proper degree, we surely just can’t understand it. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…..Marvin, we were here LONG before you, and we’ll be here LONG after your gone. Show respect, and you’ll earn respect!By Big Play
September 18, 2008 7:54 PM | Link to this
Chick youve been covering the Bengal’s for a very long time. From a beat writers point of view, what is the difference between the Marvin era from the Lebeau era and the Coslet era? What do you think it will be like post Marvin Lewis?By janeen coyle
September 18, 2008 10:03 PM | Link to this
Rich, I understand what you are saying, but I think you attract more flies with honey. What is the difference if you are kind as opposed to nasty when you talk to the coach? The difference is when you are rude, abrasive and nasty he becomes defensive and gives you just as much vinegar. When you are kind, you might just get thoughtful answers. The media in general is just plain unsympathetic and cruel. Just watch this election. Yes Marvin is well compensated, but that doesn’t mean he has a kick me sign on his back. the team may not be playing well, but they are people none- the less with feelings. Perhaps it’s the Mom in me, but everybody on that field is someone’s child. What is it were yours? How would you feel?