The Marvin Lewis era ended Monday, according to reports, as the Cincinnati Bengals parted ways with their head coach of the last 16 seasons.
Lewis lost seven of his last eight games, including his final one, 16-13 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. His final record was 131-122-3.
Here’s how people reacted to the news on Twitter:
Marvin Lewis being fired doesn't change things all that much. #Bungles are still the #Bungles as long as Mike Brown and family owns the team.
— Ryan Gilene (@gilenerm) December 31, 2018
Bengals fans trying to be happy about Marvin Lewis getting fired but waiting for the “Hue Jackson named head coach of the bengals” update @TheDirtySports pic.twitter.com/Dl1GqBwAFI
— ThePaProcess (@HarryMayessBur1) December 31, 2018
Marvin Lewis jokes are easy layup but let’s not forget the Bengals were the laughingstock of the NFL before he showed up. Didn’t have a season above .500 between 1991 and 2004. The playoff L’s are brutal but Lewis did a lot in Cincy.
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) December 31, 2018
Before it got real stale, Marvin Lewis pulled off one of the most impressive rebuilding jobs of the aughts.
— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) December 31, 2018
The last time Marvin Lewis wasn't the Bengals coach, the #1 film in America was Kangaroo Jack. pic.twitter.com/69jIasULtY
— Tom Mantzouranis (@themantz) December 31, 2018
Marvin Lewis was a godsend to Bengals fans in 2002. His tenure lasted longer than it should have, but that isn’t his fault. Thanks, Marvin.
— Adam (@adam_gutheil) December 31, 2018
My understanding is Marvin Lewis is not retiring. The end of his 16-year run as #Bengals coach was part of a collaborative process with owner Mike Brown, who made the final call. Everyone agreed it was time to move on. https://t.co/jXiexhObi9
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) December 31, 2018
Marvin Lewis reportedly out as Bengals coach, leaving with the same number of playoff wins as Dave Shula, Bruce Coslet and Dick LeBeau
— Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) December 31, 2018
After 16 years the Bengals have finally fired Marvin Lewis. Not gonna lie, thought he had lifetime tenure as Bengals coach.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) December 31, 2018
Tenures of NFL coaches fired today.
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) December 31, 2018
Steve Wilks (Cardinals): 1 season
Vance Joseph (Broncos): 2 seasons
Dirk Koetter (Bucs): 3 seasons
Adam Gase (Dolphins): 3 seasons
Todd Bowles (Jets): 4 seasons
Marvin Lewis (Bengals): 16 seasons
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