Cincinnati Bengals: Marvin Lewis Expects To Know His Fate by Tuesday

Profootballtalk.com is reporting here that Marvin Lewis will know early next week if he will still be the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals.

If Lewis is not resigned, a list of possible replacements can be found here.

Considering the Bengals were preparing for the playoffs this time last year, this season has been a disappointment. Should the Bengals keep Lewis?

Yes, Lewis Has Improved the Franchise

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GEORGETOWN, KY - JULY 31: Marvin Lewis the Head Coach of the Cincinnati Bengals is pictured during the Bengals training camp at Georgetown College on July 31, 2010 in Georgetown, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Marvin Lewis is a big reason there has been a change in the perception of the Bengals' franchise and its players. The Bengals were a joke for years and years before Lewis' arrival. He has shown he can be successful even when not blessed with a talented team.

Lewis has put his blood, sweat, and tears into this team. He deserves to be here for the success.

No, He Is Not a Good Game Manager

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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Chad Ochocinco #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals talks with head coach Marvin Lewis against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 22, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacob

Marvin Lewis has never been a good game manager.

For example, in the playoff game against the Jets, Lewis squandered his two challenges.

He never seems to know when to call time out. Back in 2006, he wasted a timeout freezing Jeff Reed. That cost them the game.

He makes these mistakes throughout the season.

Yes, the Players Respect Him

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CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 25: Marvin Lewis the Head Coach of the Cincinnati Bengals is pictured during the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals won 45-10. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Im

Marvin Lewis' players respect him. They play hard for him even when the season is lost. The free agents he has brought in (guys like Dhani Jones, Chris Crocker, Cedric Benson, Tank Johnson, and Roy Williams) have been around and all speak highly of Lewis. Former players like John Thornton have nothing but good things to say about him.

No, His Teams Aren't Prepared

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PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 15: Marvin Lewis, head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals stands on the sidelines during play against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 15, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Bengals won 18-12. (Photo by Rick Stewar

The Bengal teams under Lewis seem to be unprepared for game situations, make few adjustments, and commit stupid mental mistakes that cost them games. He typically loses one or two games a year that he shouldn't.

His best teams have folded down the stretch. For example, last year's team lost three of its last four games. His teams tend to show up flat in big games but play well when there is no pressure, like in the win against the Chargers.

Who Else Would Take the Job?

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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 22, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Marvin Lewis is the best coach for the Bengals. Any coach with a decent track record would avoid the franchise completely. That leaves them with another unproven coach.

It Is Time to Move On

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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Head coach Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 22, 2009 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Marvin Lewis has been the Bengals head coach for eight seasons. His regular season record is 58-65-1. He has not won a playoff game. Any coach could have done that well.

Move on, Bengals!