(01-02-2019, 10:47 AM)Hoofhearted Wrote: They were really impressed with Marv's knowledge of the Org when he interviewed. So that person would need to do a lot of homework on how they operate, and present a vision based on that.

(01-01-2019, 10:56 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: They're unlikely to release the transcripts of the interviews...

As with any interview, if you've never done one, you like to be impressed with how knowledgeable and organized the person is. How they carry themselves and how well they articulate their points are key too. Lastly, you usually get an overall feel about a person after interacting with them for a short period of time. 

I'd guess that's how the interviews will go and they'll pick the one they like best?

(01-01-2019, 10:51 PM)GodFather Wrote: The past few days Ive been reading about all the interviews that are lined up and wondered one thing. What is the magic words the Bengals want to hear from these potential head coaches that will make them rise above the rest?

Do they already have their favorites and are looking for confirmation with an interview or are they looking for someone who will sell the program they want to implement to the Bengals that will bring the city a Super Bowl victory?

I think it would be very interesting to see the process unfold with each candidate.


What do you think it will be that will sway Mike Brown and company to hire a head coach?

(01-02-2019, 09:56 AM)Big Boss Wrote: In Mike's defense, he does have quantifiable evidence that a coach can come in here and build a playoff-caliber team despite the perceived restrictions of this franchise.

(01-01-2019, 10:51 PM)GodFather Wrote: The past few days Ive been reading about all the interviews that are lined up and wondered one thing. What is the magic words the Bengals want to hear from these potential head coaches that will make them rise above the rest?

Do they already have their favorites and are looking for confirmation with an interview or are they looking for someone who will sell the program they want to implement to the Bengals that will bring the city a Super Bowl victory?

I think it would be very interesting to see the process unfold with each candidate.


What do you think it will be that will sway Mike Brown and company to hire a head coach?

(01-03-2019, 02:42 PM)fredtoast Wrote: To be serious for a moment there is an inherent conflict between owners on one side and GM/coaches on the other.  GMs and coaches know if they don't win they will be replaced.  It generally happens much quicker with other teams, an I believe that going forward the next coach will not get as much rope as Marvin because he will not have pulled us out of one of the worst decades by any professional sports team ever.  So GM/coaches are more likely to suggest mortgaging the future in order to win today.  Owners always have more of s "long" approach.  The want to win enough every year to keep the fans coming in.  And owners don't have to worry about getting replaced if they have one or two down years.

So I believe the magic words Mike Brown wants to hear is that the new coach wants to develop a long term plan for winning consistently instead of just loading up with big name free agents for one big push for a Championship.


In my opinion it is wise to build through the draft and avoid the free agent market.  Free agents are not paid based just on how good they are.  They are often paid according to how many players at their position are available when they become free agents and how many teams need a player at their position.

But depending on the draft requires more investment in the scouting department, and when you do build a roster that is close to competing for a championship you have to roll the dice and sing a free agent or two to address particular holes in the roster.  And these two points are where Mike really fails.

(01-01-2019, 10:51 PM)GodFather Wrote: The past few days Ive been reading about all the interviews that are lined up and wondered one thing. What is the magic words the Bengals want to hear from these potential head coaches that will make them rise above the rest?

Do they already have their favorites and are looking for confirmation with an interview or are they looking for someone who will sell the program they want to implement to the Bengals that will bring the city a Super Bowl victory?

I think it would be very interesting to see the process unfold with each candidate.


What do you think it will be that will sway Mike Brown and company to hire a head coach?

(01-02-2019, 09:50 AM)BenZoo2 Wrote: I think the bigger point is what are the Bengals going to say to get their guy? Assuming they are sincere in doing a legit search and not handing the reigns to hue and Vance as dc, I think the perception of working here has been cast. Job security but financially limited


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(01-02-2019, 10:28 AM)Big Boss Wrote: They aren't wrong, and other people who have this job ranked last or near the bottom are seriously underestimating just how attractive that prospect may be.  Any coaching candidate who looks at Marvin's tenure here can see three things:

1) You can build a playoff caliber team here despite not having a GM, not making a big splash in free agency, and not having an indoor practice facility.  It might be tougher, but Marvin proved you can do it.  There are no if's, and's, and but's about it.  
2) You will be given time here, provided you don't shit the bed completely. 
3) There are enough talented players here that you won't have to do a complete overhaul on day one. They are some missing pieces short of being competitive again right away. 

Sure, other teams might have GMs and might be bigger spenders in free agency, but what does that amount to if you're at risk of being fired after two mediocre seasons?

(01-07-2019, 03:24 PM)I_C_DeadPeople Wrote: From SI:

One nugget to emerge from the Bengals search: Owner Mike Brown’s kids—daughter Katie Blackburn, son-in-law Troy Blackburn and son Paul—have increasingly become more involved in running the team. Or it at least it seems that way to guys going through there. Those four, and personnel chief Duke Tobin, are the ones in the room for the interviews


So Mikey is not even involved

(01-07-2019, 03:24 PM)I_C_DeadPeople Wrote: From SI:

One nugget to emerge from the Bengals search: Owner Mike Brown’s kids—daughter Katie Blackburn, son-in-law Troy Blackburn and son Paul—have increasingly become more involved in running the team. Or it at least it seems that way to guys going through there. Those four, and personnel chief Duke Tobin, are the ones in the room for the interviews


So Mikey is not even involved

(01-07-2019, 04:39 PM)sandwedge Wrote: That's very encouraging!!