Jets Interview Former Bengals Coach Marvin Lewis

Former Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis is making the rounds, having already spoken with the Detroit Lions and Houston Texans. Now a third lousy team, the New York Jets, has emerged as a suitor for Lewis.

The Jets made the Lewis interview public via a press release, though whether that news will excite Jets fans is another matter. Lewis is 0-7 in the playoffs as a head coach.

He has a career record of 131-122-3 in the regular season, all with the Bengals. That and his playoff mark aren't overly impressive, to say the least. But he did guide the Bengals to four NFC North titles in his 15 seasons (2003-18). He also finished with six seasons of 10 wins or more as well.

"He walks in the door with gravitas and should be able to command the respect of players immediately," wrote Brian Costello of the New York Post. "The Jets have stressed they are looking for a leader. Lewis fits that bill."

The Jets' opening has also been linked to Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, along with a few others.

Lewis has spent the previous two seasons at Arizona State as the defensive coordinator under former NFL coach Herm Edwards.