Marvin Lewis is a former American football coach who has had a long and successful career in the sport. He began his career as a linebacker for the Idaho State Bengals in the late 1970s, where he played for four years before graduating in 1981. After a brief stint as a graduate assistant at Idaho State, Lewis began his coaching career as a linebackers coach at Long Beach State in 1983.
Over the next several years, Lewis worked as a defensive coach at a number of different colleges and universities, including the University of Pittsburgh, Kansas State University, and the University of New Mexico. In 1992, he was hired as the defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory in 1995.
After several years with the Steelers, Lewis was hired as the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens in 1996. He spent six seasons with the Ravens, during which time he helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2000. In 2003, Lewis was hired as the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, where he remained for the next 16 seasons.
During his tenure with the Bengals, Lewis became the winningest coach in franchise history, leading the team to seven playoff appearances and four division titles. He was also named the NFL Coach of the Year in 2009, and was widely respected for his ability to develop young talent and build strong teams.
Despite his success with the Bengals, Lewis was let go by the team in 2018 after a disappointing season. He has since worked as a broadcaster for ESPN, and has been mentioned as a potential candidate for coaching positions with other NFL teams.
Throughout his career, Lewis has been known for his dedication to the sport of football and his ability to build strong teams. He has also been a vocal advocate for diversity in coaching, and has worked to promote opportunities for minority coaches at all levels of the sport.
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