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Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:37:00 -0800
Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Rod Marinelli said he left the Chicago Bears because he did not want to stay with the team without former head coach Lovie Smith. "There's no doubt [it was hard to leave]," Marinelli said. "But my No. 1 relationship is with Lovie Smith. Yeah, he's probably one of my best friends in life, and I believe in him and I went there because of him and it's not the right place for me without him."
Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:18:13 -0800
Chicago Bears DT Henry Melton is likely the team's top free agent priority, according to CSN Chicago's Kip Lewis. Lewis points out Melton should get a lot of attention from other teams, and in particular Dallas. Melton is from Texas and has a strong relationship with new Cowboys defensive line coach Rod Marinelli.
Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:53:57 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys have hired former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli as their new defensive line coach.
Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:53:32 -0800
Jacksonville Jaguars head coaching Gus Bradley is interested in adding former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli to his coaching staff.
Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:28:27 -0800
Former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli is visiting the Dallas Coyboys Friday, Jan. 18.
Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:09:29 -0800
Former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli is not a slam dunk to land with the Dallas Cowboys as their next defensive coordinator.
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:58:34 -0800
Updating a previous reports, former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli is expected to the Dallas Cowboys' new defensive line coach.
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:54:44 -0800
The Chicago Bears tried to keep former defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli by offering him a one-year contract extension but he declined the offer.
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:59:21 -0800
Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli, who will be leaving the organization, will likely land with the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff.
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:51:47 -0800
Updating previous items, Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman said defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli will be leaving the organization.
Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:08:28 -0800
Updating previous items, all signs point to Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli leaving the team. He is being recruited to stay but is likely to depart. The Dallas Cowboys appear a possible destination for Marinelli.
Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:19:13 -0800
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin is reportedly hopeful of getting Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli to join his staff, although it is uncertain in what capacity he would possibly serve.
Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:44:11 -0800
New Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman is expected to keep defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli, according to two sources. However, Marinelli was loyal to former head coach Lovie Smith, and a source said Marinelli may not want to remain with the team.
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:14:17 -0800
ChicagoBears.com reports Chicago Bears defensive line coach Rod Marinelli has been promoted to defensive coordinator.
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:50:20 -0800
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith has had more of an open mind in regards to filling the team's defensive coordinator vacancy. Smith had previously said that he would like to hire someone outside the organization to run the defense. However, he is now keeping all of his options open. The Bears could consider defensive line coach Rod Marinelli or secondary coach Jon Hoke. Marinelli has never been a coordinator before. He said he's willing to do anything, but his agent Frank Bauer said at the Senior Bowl that he wasn't sure Marinelli wanted to give up the job of working with the linemen, a unit that still needs major work.
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:50:06 -0800
Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears defensive line coach Rod Marinelli said he is not opposed to becoming the team's defensive coordinator, if head coach Lovie Smith runs of options. "Whatever Lovie needs, I'll do," Marinelli said. "If the field needs to be mowed, I'll bring my hand-mower out ... There's no job too small."
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:32:22 -0800
Vaughn McClure, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears are expected to name Rod Marinelli defensive coordinator, according to a source. He will relieve head coach Lovie Smith of those duties.
Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:19:24 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago Bears defensive line coach Rod Marinelli put Northwestern DT John Gill through a private workout Tuesday, March 31.
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:43:30 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions CB Travis Fisher (concussion) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Dec. 23. Head coach Rod Marinelli said the team will know more about his Week 17 availability Wednesday, Dec. 24, after Fisher has had a chance to run and see how he feels.
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:36:57 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (hamstring) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Dec. 23. Head coach Rod Marinelli said Dizon is considered doubtful for Week 17.
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:28:30 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper (shoulder) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Dec. 23. Head coach Rod Marinelli is calling Culpepper doubtful for Week 17.
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:37:02 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions CB Travis Fisher (concussion) suffered a concussion during the team's Week 16 game and is day-to-day, according to head coach Rod Marinelli.
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:36:48 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (hamstring) is doubtful for the team's Week 17 game, according to head coach Rod Marinelli. He is not expected to play in the game.
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:36:37 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is questionable for the team's Week 17 game, according to head coach Rod Marinelli. Johnson said Sunday, Dec. 21, he was all right and would play in Week 17.
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:27:11 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper (shoulder) is doubtful for the team's Week 17 game, according to head coach Rod Marinelli. Marinelli said he did not think Culpepper would be able to practice this week.
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:25:45 -0800
The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said QB Dan Orlovsky will start in the team's Week 17 game.
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:44:15 -0800
ESPN.com reports Detroit Lions QB Dan Orlovsky will start the team's Week 17 game, according to head coach Rod Marinelli.
Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:36:02 -0800
Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said QB Dan Orlovsky (illness) played with the flu during Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints. He was benched later in the game, but Marinelli said it wasn't related to the illness.
Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:35:48 -0800
Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said TE Casey FitzSimmons (illness) tried to play during Week 16, but he was sick and could not finish the game.
Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:40:21 -0800
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee, ankle) suffered a bruise on either his knee or ankle in the team's Week 16 game, according to head coach Rod Marinelli.
Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:39:43 -0800
Detroit Lions CB Travis Fisher (concussion) suffered a concussion during the team's Week 16 game, according to head coach Rod Marinelli.
Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:40:48 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper (shoulder) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 18. He has done some throwing this week. Head coach Rod Marinelli is calling Culpepper doubtful for the team's Week 16 game.
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:32:33 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper (shoulder) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Dec. 17, and head coach Rod Marinelli said Culpepper is doubtful for Week 16. He is listed as week-to-week.
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:08:49 -0800
NFL.com reports Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli has named QB Dan Orlovsky the starter for the team's Week 16 game.
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:29:30 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper (shoulder) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. Head coach Rod Marinelli said an MRI exam showed no major damage. Marinelli said Culpepper was "more doubtful than probable" for the team's Week 15 game.
Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:04:03 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said LB Paris Lenon (chest) should be fine after suffering a chest injury in Week 14. He is expected to play in Week 15.
Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:01:11 -0800
NFL.com reports Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said LB Paris Lenon (chest) suffered a chest injury during the team's Week 14 game. Marinelli did not know the severity of the injury.
Sun, 07 Dec 2008 12:58:15 -0800
NFL.com reports Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said QB Daunte Culpepper (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during the team's Week 14 game. Marinelli did not know the severity of the injury.
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:01:53 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Shaun McDonald (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 4. Head coach Rod Marinelli said more on McDonald's status for Week 14 will be known Friday, Dec. 5.
Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:54:24 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Drew Stanton (concussion) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 4. Head coach Rod Marinelli is not sure about Stanton's status for Week 14.
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:47:11 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Dewayne White (calf) said he will test his calf Tuesday, Nov. 25. Head coach Rod Marinelli said White is considered doubtful for the team's Week 13 game.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:40:24 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Rudi Johnson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 20, but is expected to play in Week 12. Head coach Rod Marinelli said Johnson's injury is not serious.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:13:19 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Ikaika Alama-Francis (concussion) suffered a mild concussion during the team's Week 11 game, according to head coach Rod Marinelli. He may not be able to practice fully Wednesday, Nov. 19, but should be able to play in the team's Week 12 game.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:11:42 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Rudi Johnson (knee) will be evaluated Wednesday, Nov. 19, after suffering a knee injury. Head coach Rod Marinelli said Johnson may not be able to fully practice Wednesday but should be able to play in the team's Week 12 game.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:01:52 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (quadriceps) will be evaluated Wednesday, Nov. 19, after suffering a quadriceps injury. Head coach Rod Marinelli said Johnson may not be able to fully practice Wednesday but should be able to play in the team's Week 12 game.
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:48:28 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Mike Furrey (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 14. He is listed as doubtful for the team's Week 11 game but head coach Rod Marinelli said he may be able to play.
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:10:30 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (hand) is scheduled to undergo surgery on his broken hand Tuesday, Nov. 11. Head coach Rod Marinelli said DeVries would miss a week. DeVries said he has an outside shot at playing in the team's Week 11 game.
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:46:17 -0800
David Birkett, of The Oakland Press, reports Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli declined to name a starting quarterback for Week 11, but added QB Daunte Culpepper gave the team the best chance to win in Week 10 despite only having three days of practice. QB Drew Stanton, in relief of Culpepper, was 6-for-8 for 94 yards and a touchdown pass.
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:27:37 -0800
Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said WR Mike Furrey (concussion) suffered a mild concussion early in the team's Week 10 game.
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:24:13 -0800
Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said DL Jared DeVries (hand) suffered a possible fractured hand in the team's Week 10 game. Marinelli said DeVries may require surgery.
