Completing the circle of "Lovie's guys," Bears defensive line coach Rod Marinelli was promoted to assistant head coach and defensive coordinator on Friday. The move was among many staff decisions made by Smith and GM Jerry Angelo. Shane Day, quality control coach with the San Francisco 49ers, was hired to become the new quarterbacks coach and Eric Washington was promoted to defensive line coach. Seattle's Mike DeBord was signed on Tuesday, assuming the tight end coaching vacancy.
Rod Marinelli
5 February 2010
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18 October 2009
Adams should see the field tonight, backed by defensive line coach Rod Marinelli’s excellent tutelage. With Adams, Alex Brown, Adewale Ogunleye and Mark Anderson sharing time at the position, Chicago should never be short of fresh defensive ends.
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24 August 2009
That cannot be overlooked. Rod Marinelli’s influence on the defensive line was apparent, with his lineman accounting for four of the Bears’ five sacks.
New linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa made a number of plays on the ball-carrier, cementing his status in the starting role. Kevin Payne deflected a key third-down throw by Eli Manning, showing off some new pass coverage skills.
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27 October 2008
p>The Bengals and the Lions remain winless thus far this season. Both coaches (Marv Lewis and Rod Marinelli) are on the proverbial hot seat! I hope they are getting their resumes re
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