The 5 best head coaches in the history of the Cincinnati Bengals

On an NFL team, the single most important person outside of the players is the head coach. The head coach sets the tone for the team, and is tasked with putting his players in position to succeed and maximizing the team's collective talent. When it comes to the Cincinnati Bengals, the team has some very good coaches over the years. Here, we'll rank the five best. This is a subjective list based on a combination of regular season and postseason success -- with postseason success weighing a little more heavily -- longevity and individual accolades. The order of the coaches on this list is certainly debatable, and subject to change in the future, and that's part of the fun. Let's get into it. 5. Marvin Lewis (2003-2018) Marvin Lewis is the most successful regular season coach in Bengals history, by far. His 131 wins are the most in team history, and more than double the second on the list behind him (Wyche). Lewis was a staple on the sideline in Cincinnati for a decade and a half, and he was named the AP Coach