Cincinnati Bengals Coach Marvin Lewis
Marvin Lewis has managed the Bengals to the playoffs twice in the past three years and believes this year’s squad is ready to build on last season’s 9-7 finish that landed them in the postseason.
Always a regular at chapel, Lewis says one of the highlights to his busy week is his one-on-one session with the team chaplain and potluck dinners the team sometimes schedules around a Bible study.
The 2009 NFL Coach of the Year said he thinks everyone should be exposed to faith at least once in their lives if only to demystify the experience and let them see the benefits of believing in something bigger than themselves.
“I’ll basically mandate that everyone goes to chapel at least once because I want them to have the experience of it,” he said. “I’m not going to force my beliefs on them, but it’s important for them to know it’s not a bad thing; it’s a good thing. Then I’ll leave it alone. They can’t feel pressured. We want the environment to be comfortable to them, but not overbearing. They have a choice.”
