BengalszoneBilly Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I'm sorry guy's, but I couldn't force myself to waste the effort to type David Shula. It was all I could do to make myself include Bruce Coslet! I know this is pretty unfair to our current head coach, seeing how he's only heading into his second season, but don't think I won't re-post this poll in about eight months! Depending on the Bengals fortunes this season, the results could take a very big swing! :player: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevnz Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Hey now, I love Wyche and Marvin, but come on. Only one Bengals coach is in the hall of fame. Paul Brown changed football. his imprint is all over the game they play now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsfan33 Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I love Marvin Lewis and he's going to be a great coach but my vote has to go to the great ole Paul Brown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadLuck Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Paul Brown was amazing, but the coach that lead us to the promised land gets it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishcovga Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I voted for Sam,- Paul Brown will forever be the legend that brought so much to the game of professional football, and as our patriarch his name appropriately sits atop our field, but no coach in Bengals history ever took so much credit and blame for our ups and downs. * Paul Brown may be our lineage, but Sam Wyche for a brief period of time probably won more Bengal fans with his demeanor and character than any other coach in Bengals history.- Oddly enough, a more disciplined coach now sits in the wings to possibly erase the Wyche memory?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I have to agree with Chris on the points that he highlighted. Did you know there's only been 2 head coaches in Bengals history with a winning record? Forrest Gregg (only with the Bengals, not overall) and Bill Johnson. But I've got to vote for Sam also. Paul Brown was a good coach and someone who had an incredible influence on the history of playing the game; most notably on offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbarian Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I'll go with "The Eye of the Tiger"--Forrest Gregg. Who can forget that face??? The 1981-82 season was a dream. To beat the Chargers the way they did in the Ice Bowl was beautiful.Ahhhh, memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsfansince68 Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 OH MY GOD!Paul Brown was arguably the greatest coach in NFL history not just Bengal history.He invented much of what has been used throughout most of NFL history.Paul Brown was a true genius.Josh I usually respect your opinion with the exception of your Kitna should be the starter rant. I must say that you have completely lost me on this issue.I try and refrain from being offensive in any way in my posts.You guys have forced my hand. Voting for Sam Wyche over Paul Brown is nothing short of LAUGHABLE!It is akin to voting Abba the greatest rock&roll band in history.You young guys should read some NFL history books.Sorry. I had to get that off my chest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishbengal Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 What a real b'stard of a poll!Paul Brown had such an impact and influence on the game overall, Forest Gregg had the best win-loss record of a bengals coach, Sam Wyche came so close to winning the big one.I just can't bring myself to make a decision...too much pressure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbarian Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I change my mind!!! I'll say that Dick WeBlow is the greatest Bungle Coach ever. I loved the quote where he said that "if we don't win Sunday, then I'll go jump in the Ohio River" (Paraphrasing).I wonder if Dick had icecycles hanging off his testicles after that game??? And who can forget all those draw plays on 3rd and 15??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brew Man Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Paul Brown, hes what you might call, "the founder of the feast"..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richmond_mat Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 We're talking BENGALS coach. While Paul Brown got the ball rolling, it was Forrest Gregg that took a mediocre team and made them good, very good. His foundation lead to Wyche's successful beginning. If Pete Johnson had not been stuffed on the goal line, more people would agree. I always wonder what could have been if Green Bay hadn't whisked him away. :player: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denverbengal Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 While I loved Sam as a coach, and have a ton of respect for what Forrest Gregg did for the franchise, neither of these two were as innovative as Paul Brown. Brown revolutionized the way that coaches approach the game today. For all you youngins who may not know, here are a few of the things Brown did for the game as paraphrased from the pro football hall of fame website.He was the first pro coach to hire a full-time staff on a year-round basis. He created a system for scouting college talent that hadn't been seen before. He became the first coach to...use intelligence tests as a hint to a player's learning potentialuse notebooks and classroom techniques extensivelyset up complete film clip statistical studies and grade his own players based on film study. keep his players together at a hotel the night before a home game as well as a road game.call plays from the sideline by utilizing alternating guards as messengers He developed detailed pass patterns for the offense that were designed to pick holes in the defense, but then he devoted his efforts to perfecting the kind of a defense that could counteract a pattern passing attack.In other words, the man was THE footbal genius of the "modern" era. Thank God Art Modell was such an egotistical a$$hole and fired him. Otherwise we might all be Browns fans today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbarian Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 While I loved Sam as a coach, and have a ton of respect for what Forrest Gregg did for the franchise, neither of these two were as innovative as Paul Brown. Brown revolutionized the way that coaches approach the game today. For all you youngins who may not know, here are a few of the things Brown did for the game as paraphrased from the pro football hall of fame website.He was the first pro coach to hire a full-time staff on a year-round basis. He created a system for scouting college talent that hadn't been seen before. He became the first coach to...use intelligence tests as a hint to a player's learning potentialuse notebooks and classroom techniques extensivelyset up complete film clip statistical studies and grade his own players based on film study. keep his players together at a hotel the night before a home game as well as a road game.call plays from the sideline by utilizing alternating guards as messengers He developed detailed pass patterns for the offense that were designed to pick holes in the defense, but then he devoted his efforts to perfecting the kind of a defense that could counteract a pattern passing attack.In other words, the man was THE footbal genius of the "modern" era. Thank God Art Modell was such an egotistical a$$hole and fired him. Otherwise we might all be Browns fans today. Too bad the Bungles haven't changed the way they approach things since 1968!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 While I loved Sam as a coach, and have a ton of respect for what Forrest Gregg did for the franchise, neither of these two were as innovative as Paul Brown. Brown revolutionized the way that coaches approach the game today. For all you youngins who may not know, here are a few of the things Brown did for the game as paraphrased from the pro football hall of fame website.He was the first pro coach to hire a full-time staff on a year-round basis. He created a system for scouting college talent that hadn't been seen before. He became the first coach to...use intelligence tests as a hint to a player's learning potentialuse notebooks and classroom techniques extensivelyset up complete film clip statistical studies and grade his own players based on film study. keep his players together at a hotel the night before a home game as well as a road game.call plays from the sideline by utilizing alternating guards as messengers He developed detailed pass patterns for the offense that were designed to pick holes in the defense, but then he devoted his efforts to perfecting the kind of a defense that could counteract a pattern passing attack.In other words, the man was THE footbal genius of the "modern" era. Thank God Art Modell was such an egotistical a$$hole and fired him. Otherwise we might all be Browns fans today.Too bad the Bungles haven't changed the way they approach things since 1968!!! Any suggestions or recommendations for us? Please enlighten us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbarian Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 While I loved Sam as a coach, and have a ton of respect for what Forrest Gregg did for the franchise, neither of these two were as innovative as Paul Brown. Brown revolutionized the way that coaches approach the game today. For all you youngins who may not know, here are a few of the things Brown did for the game as paraphrased from the pro football hall of fame website.He was the first pro coach to hire a full-time staff on a year-round basis. He created a system for scouting college talent that hadn't been seen before. He became the first coach to...use intelligence tests as a hint to a player's learning potentialuse notebooks and classroom techniques extensivelyset up complete film clip statistical studies and grade his own players based on film study. keep his players together at a hotel the night before a home game as well as a road game.call plays from the sideline by utilizing alternating guards as messengers He developed detailed pass patterns for the offense that were designed to pick holes in the defense, but then he devoted his efforts to perfecting the kind of a defense that could counteract a pattern passing attack.In other words, the man was THE footbal genius of the "modern" era. Thank God Art Modell was such an egotistical a$$hole and fired him. Otherwise we might all be Browns fans today.Too bad the Bungles haven't changed the way they approach things since 1968!!! Any suggestions or recommendations for us? Please enlighten us. Well, since you asked, here's one big thing the Bungles need to start doing:QUIT GOING 2ND AND 3RD RATE ON EVERYTHING. ONLY BUD BIDWELL AND MIKE BROWN DO THIS. WHEN YOU MAKE AN OFFER TO A FREE AGENT, NEGOTIATE BETTER. SHOW THE FREE AGENT THAT YOU'RE SERIOUS TOO--LIKE FLYING THE FA FIRST CLASS. PICK THEM UP IN A STRETCH LIMO. DON'T JUST GIVE AN OFFER AND NOT EXPECT THE FA TO SHOP IT AROUND. HE WILL. THE BUNGLES HAVE THIS AWFUL HABIT OF WAITING AROUND. THEY DON'T NEGOTIATE--IT'S A TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT THING. THAT'S WHY THE PREMIUM FREE AGENT LIKE WARREN SAPP THOUGHT IT WAS A JOKE.THEN WHEN YOU MAKE AN OFFER TO A PREMIUM FREE AGENT, DON'T PULL IT OFF THE TABLE. THIS IS ALSO CATEGORIZED AS A TOTAL JOKE BY OTHER FREE AGENTS.THAT'S WHY YOU GET GUYS LIKE CARL POWELL, JEFF BURRIS, KEVIN HARDY, etc.THE BUNGLES WON'T BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY IN FREE AGENCY UNLESS THEY CHANGE THEIR NEGOTIATION TACTICS.There--there's just a couple of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 I will agree that, in the past, some of their methods were "Flintstonian" at best. However let's hope that Marvin proves us wrong when they pulled the deal on Sapp. I know that we didn't get a big name guy this offseason but honestly all the big name guys had some question marks attached to them. I am willing to let Marvin teach and mold his team rather than dumping alot of cash and not maybe not getting their money's worth. I also trust Marvin's judgement on the quality of the player he signs such as Carl Powell and Kevin Hardy. GIve me guys that want to be here rather than Corey Dillon and Carl Pickens who took the generous contracts here and caused more problems than they were worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadLuck Posted July 20, 2004 Report Share Posted July 20, 2004 It's better this way, anyway. We'll have LOTS of money to spend next year because of this.C-Mac doesn't look like he wants to be a Raven anymore... And we'll have the means to make him a Bengal, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABengalsFan09 Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 C-Mac sounds, good... but I'd rather throw our money at a guy like Corey Simon!!! :player: :player: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevnz Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 It's better this way, anyway. We'll have LOTS of money to spend next year because of this.C-Mac doesn't look like he wants to be a Raven anymore... And we'll have the means to make him a Bengal, for example. The Ravens would never let McCallister go without some form of compensation, so he only goes via a trade. So that means that the Ravens would have to trade within their division and that's not gonna happen. Their is no way McCallister ends up as a Bengal unless the Ravens do the unthinkable and not tag him next year.Besides, I'd rather see the team add 4 really good players instead of 1 great one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalNation1281 Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Wyche was the mack. I give him my vote.That and his smack about Celveland was priceless and is still one of the best quotes I've ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincykent Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 I say Bill Walsh. That's right, Paul Brown let him go. Wonder what the Bengals history would have been with that one choice?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirkendall Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 I say Bill Walsh. That's right, Paul Brown let him go. Wonder what the Bengals history would have been with that one choice??Bill Walsh doesn't apply to this post; after all it's about head coaches.. not offensive GODS.Then again, didn't Brown teach Walsh everything he knows?IF we did have Walsh, man our world would be completely different.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richmond_mat Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Their is no way McCallister ends up as a Bengal unless the Ravens do the unthinkable and not tag him next year.Besides, I'd rather see the team add 4 really good players instead of 1 great one. Amen or whatever you like to say. (PC run amock ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brew Man Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 Wyche is winning by one vote, PB turns over in his grave!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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