Marvin Lewis

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Marvin Roland Lewis Jr. (born September 23, 1958) is an American professional football coach who served as the head coach for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He came to prominence as the defensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens from 1996 to 2001, whose defense in 2000 set the record for the fewest points allowed in a 16-game season and led the franchise to their first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XXXV. Following his Baltimore tenure, Lewis was named the Bengals' head coach, where he served from 2003 to 2018. Lewis' head coaching tenure oversaw improved fortunes for the struggling Bengals and helped transform the team into postseason contenders. At the time Lewis was hired, the Bengals had not had a winning season or postseason appearance since 1990 and finished with a franchise-worst 2–14 record. By his third season, Lewis ended both droughts and led the Bengals to their first division title in 15 years. He guided the Bengals to seven...

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