National analyst: Fire Lewis if Bengals miss playoffs

Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis looks on against the  Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 11, 2016. He stepped away from the team Tuesday to deal with a minor health issue believed to be related to a leg or legs.

Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis looks on against the Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 11, 2016. He stepped away from the team Tuesday to deal with a minor health issue believed to be related to a leg or legs.

Count Rob Parker among those short on patience for Bengals coach Marvin Lewis.

Parker said on FS1’s “Undisputed” that if the Bengals fall short of the playoffs again, it’s time for a change.

Lewis has coached the Bengals since 2002 – with mixed results. He guided the team to the postseason five straight times, but became the only coach to lose in the opening round for five consecutive seasons.

Cincinnati dropped off a season ago, finishing 6-9-1. If the team falls short again, Parker is going to be riding on a crowded bandwagon.

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