Agency signs Lewis, other coaches

This release popped in Wednesday from Octagon, an entertainment representation agency whose clients include NFL players and now three more coaches, including the Bengals' Marvin Lewis.

McLean, VA (January 16, 2008) – Octagon today announced the signing of NFL head coaches Jack Del Rio (Jacksonville Jaguars), Herman Edwards (Kansas City Chiefs) and Marvin Lewis (Cincinnati Bengals) to representation agreements.

The talented trio joins Octagon’s accomplished list of collegiate and professional coaches including former Super Bowl Champion and current CBS analyst Bill Cowher; collegiate head coaches Chris Petersen (Boise State), Jeff Tedford (University of California) and Tyrone Willingham (University of Washington); and NFL assistant coaches Greg Knapp (Oakland Raiders) and Tim Lewis (Carolina Panthers).

“Octagon is proud to represent these highly regarded and accomplished head coaches,” said Phil de Picciotto, Octagon’s President of Athletes & Personalities. “All three have achieved on-field success and, more importantly, are men of high character and great distinction. We look forward to adding value to their career development and off-field profiles.”