AFC North approval ratings

November, 6, 2008
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By James Walker

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker

The AFC North had a stellar 3-1 record last week, with the Cleveland Browns being the only team to suffer a defeat. So how do you feel about your team's head coach this week?

Let's check the temperature of the approval ratings in the AFC North.

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  • After a relatively low showing last week, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is back on top following a signature win over the Washington Redskins. Tomlin has a whopping 93 percent approval rating, which is 13 percent higher than last week when the Steelers lost to the New York Giants. Monday's victory over the Redskins also came with starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger not playing the entire second half with a shoulder injury, which likely earned more points for the coaching staff.
  • Baltimore Ravens rookie head coach John Harbaugh continues to hold steady. Following Baltimore's third consecutive win, Harbaugh stands at a strong 90 percent approval rating for the second week in a row. The Ravens are winning with a rookie quarterback (Joe Flacco) and a rookie tailback (Ray Rice), yet remain right in the thick of the playoff race in the AFC.
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  • Marvin Lewis turned a few heads in the Queen City following the Cincinnati Bengals' upset last week of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Lewis spent most of the year in the teens, but has jumped to a 23 percent approval rating this week. His rating with fans is ahead of four NFL coaches with better records, including Wade Phillips of the Dallas Cowboys, who has five victories under his belt.
  • Browns coach Romeo Crennel brings up the rear in the division is an abysmal 18 percent approval rating. The Browns blew a two-touchdown lead at home last week in a loss to the Ravens that likely ended their postseason hopes. Crennel finally made the call fans wanted by starting backup quarterback Brady Quinn this week, so maybe his popularity in Cleveland will increase in the coming days.

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