Marvin on Rey M.

[kramer1]

When you assess possible personnel changes, would middle linebacker be one of those areas?
ML: “No, it wouldn’t.”

How would you assess the play of Rey Maualuga?
ML: “He didn’t play as well yesterday as he played over the last couple weeks. But with some of it, it looks like he’s not playing as well because other people aren’t doing what they’re supposed to be doing, and he’s actually doing what he is supposed to be doing most of the time. Unfortunately, on the last run of the game he decides he’s going to be Superman and get out of his responsibility. To the layman who’s sitting there watching, or whoever is being critical of Rey, they’re probably being overly-critical. Nobody’s going to tell me more about playing linebacker than what I know. So there’s a lot of good things he’s doing. Do we want him to play better and be the best linebacker in the National Football League? I sure do. And we’ll keep coaching him to be that.”

 

[kramer1]

We're too stupid to recognize that Rey is actually a great player.

You people are all a bunch of fucking idiots.

 

[kramer1]

Classic Marv. He's such a condescending twat. He's got some nerve on him.

Is there any concern as far as the rotation of the defensive linemen? Some are playing probably 80-90 percent of the snaps:
ML: “That’s a pretty good rotation. The more the guys deserve the opportunity to play, they more they will play. And in that game yesterday, you want all hands on deck. So I think our guys did a good job of stepping up and playing. Because when you’re playing a good football team, you want to have your best guys in there all the time. And I don’t think that’s ever changed. The only difference now is you (media) are getting the snap counts now. That’s the only thing that’s changed.”

 

[kramer1]

So Brian Robiskie (of Ohio State) reportedly being here today for a tryout is along those lines?
ML: “Yeah. Brian was in today.”

SEASON SAVED.

 

[kramer1]

If you're a sado-masochist you can read the whole thing here....

Marvin Lewis Press Conference Transcript

 

[vancelot23]

There are still people who think we should keep Marv because "we can't get anybody better".

 

[bengaldoug]

There are a dozen or so posting on this board who would be better......

 

[DanBengalfan]

This season seems pretty much like a pipe dream. I'm honestly not going to plan my Sunday's around this team, if I happen to be sitting near a TV, fine I'll turn it on, if not, I'm not going to worry. I might make a point of watching the Raiders.

 

[Servo]

Kind of crappy to admit...but in the 2nd half of Sunday's game there was a play where it looked like Rey got hurt. i saw him wincing on the field and said 'YES!' like the Bengals just had a pick 6 or something...When I saw him in on the next play I said "God Damnit!' My loathing for him is to the point where if it takes him being injured to get off the field so be it.

 

[bengaldoug]

Kind of crappy to admit...but in the 2nd half of Sunday's game there was a play where it looked like Rey got hurt. i saw him wincing on the field and said 'YES!' like the Bengals just had a pick 6 or something...When I saw him in on the next play I said "God Damnit!' My loathing for him is to the point where if it takes him being injured to get off the field so be it.

Maybe we could pay someone to......uhhhh.....nevermind.

 

[cincygrad]

Maybe we could pay someone to......uhhhh.....nevermind.

The dude is likely to fall off the wagon and bang up either his car or an innocent citizen - It's only a matter of time. I figure the bye week is a good candidate for such shenanigans. Let's put Muck in the middle for a game or two - Couldn't hurt.

 

[JBUCK66]

one word

von
Taze


nail him in there for the next 15 years

 

[cincygrad]

I'd like to see Burfict eventually take over the middle as well.... For now though I think he's doing fine at OLB and he probably has less responsibility in terms of getting guys lined up.

 

[icehole3]

 

[ckhokie]

Maybe we could pay someone to......uhhhh.....nevermind.

 

[bengaldoug]

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! If ever a post deserved to be repped, this was it. I'll still be cracking up next week.