2018 NFL Power Rankings: Top 32 Head Coaches in the NFL

NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 07: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers reacts during the second half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

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BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 31: Head coach Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

19. player. 56. . HC. Cincinnati Bengals. Marvin Lewis

It’s clear to most that Marvin Lewis has banged his head against the glass ceiling for years. He can reach the top many times but can never break through. That ceiling is the playoffs. Since 2003 his Cincinnati Bengals have reached the postseason seven times. Thus far they are 0-7 in postseason play during that span. It’s a dubious record for such a respected head coach.

That said he always manages to keep his team in the mix and they’ve had their share of big regular season wins over the years. Their comeback against Baltimore last season was likely the one that saved Lewis’ job. That still counts for something even if he probably should’ve been fired some time ago. This is likely his last stand. It should be interesting to see how he responds.

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