Marvin Lewis finally spoke to the media on Day 3 of the 2018 NFL Combine and offered a glimmer of hope for Bengals fans as we look to the offseason. He spoke about free agency, the draft, some players the Bengals may consider, bringing in Kurt Coleman for a workout and more.
We’ll dive further in later today and tomorrow, but here are some of the key moments from the press conference.
Marvin Lewis talking at the Combine. #Bengals pic.twitter.com/mNGdsngTdY
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) March 2, 2018
On Tyler Eifert’s health:
Marvin Lewis says Tyler Eifert has not actually been cleared by the team's doctors, despite reports of him saying he's ready for OTAs. pic.twitter.com/BmBoSdBsBE
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) March 2, 2018
On Oklahoma OT Orlando Brown, son of Orlando Brown Sr. who Marvin Lewis coached in Baltimore:
Marvin Lewis says the team spent time with Orlando Brown last night. He's known him since he was born.
— Cincy Jungle (@CincyJungle) March 2, 2018
On Clint Boling not moving to offensive tackle:
Marvin Lewis says Clint Boling will not be moving to tackle. We can definitively end that discussion now.
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) March 2, 2018
On the competition committee’s impending decision regarding changing the defensive pass interference penalty (cough, throwing shade):
Marvin Lewis has no comment on DPI rules changing. "Not my concern." (He was taken off the competition committee this year.)
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) March 2, 2018
On the offensive line:
Marvin Lewis on the offensive line: Our players need to play better. We've got a fine, fine coach but this is not magic... We're going to address the offensive line and continually add new players.
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) March 2, 2018
On Andy Dalton as an ascending player:
Marvin Lewis on if Andy Dalton is still assending: Yes, I do. That's part of him, that's who he is. I think all the great QBs in the league do that. That's what a professional is.
— Cincy Jungle (@CincyJungle) March 2, 2018
On Bill Lazor’s return as offensive coordinator:
Bill Lazor's ability to put the offense together is exciting for Marvin Lewis. "We'll need to put it to the test when April roles around."
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) March 2, 2018
On Tyler Body’s growth in year two:
Marvin Lewis says Tyler Boyd had a humbling season. "It was a season of growth and he's got to continue that."
— Rebecca Toback (@Rebecca_Toback) March 2, 2018
On the addition of coaches Frank Pollack and Alex Van Pelt:
Marvin Lewis on the additions of new coaches who chose the Bengals over other teams: They know the quality of players we have in the building. Those guys have aspirations beyond their positions in the NFL.
— Cincy Jungle (@CincyJungle) March 2, 2018
On... the obvious:
Marvin Lewis says the Bengals will start free agency by trying to get back their own guys.
— Cincy Jungle (@CincyJungle) March 2, 2018
We’ll have much more on Lewis’ Combine talk, but for now, let’s digest this... Also be sure to follow Cincy Jungle on Instagram for more.