Bengals head coaching search: Who will replace Marvin Lewis?

We take a look at all of the reports on the Bengals’ head coaching search as well as thoughts and analysis as the clock ticks down to the Bengals hiring a new head coach.

Contributors: Cincy Jungle Staff

The Cincinnati Bengals have had the same head coach for the last 15 seasons but it seems Marvin Lewis’ term in Cincinnati is coming to an end at the conclusion of the 2017 NFL season.

Who will replace the NFL’s second-longest tenured head coach? Will it be an internal candidate? Will it be a former Bengals coach? Will it be someone with head coaching experience, or no head coaching experience? Offense or defense? Is Darrin Simmons, the Bengals’ special teams coordinator, an option?

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Dec 17, 2017, 1:00pm EST

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January 1, 2018
Paul Guenther targeted by Raiders and Jon Gruden as DC; may be candidate to replace Marvin Lewis

By Jason Marcum@marcum89

Oakland is looking to hire Paul Guenther as their next defensive coordinator, but the Bengals may consider him as their next head coach.
December 29, 2017
Sports Illustrated doubts Marvin Lewis will return to Bengals

By PatrickJudis@PatrickJudis

Sports Illustrated thinks Marvin Lewis won’t be back with the Bengals, but we will see a familiar face leading the team next season.
December 28, 2017
ESPN predicts Marvin Lewis will join Bengals’ front office and bring Hue Jackson on as head coach

By PatrickJudis@PatrickJudis

ESPN makes a bold prediction that not only will Marvin Lewis stay on as a member of the front office, but that the Bengals will be able to bring back Hue Jackson.
December 28, 2017
Marvin Lewis prop bet favors him coaching in 2018

By Jason Marcum@marcum89

Marvin Lewis is still favored to be a head coach in 2018.
December 24, 2017
REPORT: Bengals prefer Jay Gruden as replacement for Marvin Lewis

By Jason Marcum@marcum89

Washington head coach Jay Gruden could be at or near top of the Bengals’ head-coaching wishlist.
December 24, 2017
NFL releases list of 12 recommended head coaching candidates

By Nick Manchester@NickManchester9

The NFL’s Career Development Advisory Panel has sent out a list of current assistant coaches that are recommended head coaching candidates.
December 22, 2017
Why Pat Shurmur is the best head coach option for Bengals

By Braden Whited@BradenWhited

His success story could be easily replicated as a Bengal.
December 21, 2017
How to fix the Bengals this offseason: Purge the coaching staff

By Anthony Cosenza@CJAnthonyCUI

The Bengals are facing massive, needed changes this offseason. Should they be starting with members of the coaching staff?
December 20, 2017
A.J. Green vows to stay focused amid Marvin Lewis situation; not sure teammates handled it as well

By PatrickJudis@PatrickJudis

A.J. Green maintains that he isn’t going to lose focus over the Marvin Lewis situation, but he thinks it probably had an effect on how his teammates played on Sunday.
December 18, 2017
Marvin Lewis offers uninspiring reply when asked about coaching Bengals in 2018

By Jason Marcum@marcum89

The Bengals are a mess, and Marvin Lewis is the main culprit.
December 18, 2017
Willie Anderson to Bengals: Add my name to the coaching search

By Rebecca Toback@Rebecca_Toback

The former Bengals offensive tackle wants the Bengals to remember his name when they’re choosing the team’s next set of coaches.
December 17, 2017
Trade between Bengals and Browns for Hue Jackson possible but unlikely

By Jason Marcum@marcum89

A report from PFT suggests the Bengals and Browns could make a deal for Hue Jackson, but it’s hard to see that happening.
December 17, 2017
Darrin Simmons on short list to replace Marvin Lewis

By John Acree

Special teams coordinators don’t get many chances in the NFL, but could Simmons be the next special teams coordinator turned head coach?
December 17, 2017
Bengals assistant coaches unhappy with front office; many expected to leave

By Andrew T Hamilton@ATH513

It appears a full house cleaning is coming for the Bengals.

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