January 17, 201313 yr comment_114115 I figured this deserved his own thread: Jason La Canfora just tweeted that it looks like Marinelli is leaving to go to Dallas. Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114116 Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora All signs pointing to Rod Marinelli leaving the Bears. Being recruited to stay but likely to depart. could end up in DAL with Monte Kiffin Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114120 Gregg Williams He has not been re-instated by the league yet. Peace Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114124 He has not been re-instated by the league yet. Peace He also was on the Rams staff with Fisher before the ban. Report
January 17, 201313 yr Author comment_114127 Thought the Rams let Williams go recently They did. Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114128 He also was on the Rams staff with Fisher before the ban. The Rams fired him. Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114143 former Bears linebacker Mike Singletary, former head coach in San Francisco, might also end up joining this staff, sources said http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/jason-la...nator-according Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114144 http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/jason-la...nator-according Oh god no.. That would be my nightmare. Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114145 Oh god no.. That would be my nightmare. I haven't really followed him...why do you say that? Seems like a guy who will get your attention, something that Trestman may lack. Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114147 I haven't really followed him...why do you say that? Seems like a guy who will get your attention, something that Trestman may lack. Because he's a horrible coach. Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114149 I said earlier if there is one thing older Bears fans know about Singletary it is that he is studious and willing to accept criticism and work hard to improve himself. I can't believe he hasn't learned some things and improved since his days back in SF. When it was reported that he'd interview for HC I also felt at that time he was interviewing for a potential DC role. Not shocked at all by this rumor. Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114157 Because he's a horrible coach. He was a horrible head coach but he was a good LBs coach that's how he became HC in 1st place Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114162 IIRC, he became interim HC at the end of a season when the head coach was fired. The team response well and won some games and was more competitive. From there he was given the job. Initially they were more competitive but his Ditkaesque approach soon wore thin and players quit responding. His offense was also boring and predictable. Where have we seen that before? I have no idea how he'd be as a DC and I'm neutral on him as a candidate for that role. One thing is for sure, Trestman needs a guy who can be successful handling complete control of the defense. If not Marinelli, who else is out there? Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114164 I figured this deserved his own thread: Jason La Canfora just tweeted that it looks like Marinelli is leaving to go to Dallas. I thought he was still under contract? And Monte Kiffin was signed as DC in Dallas? Do you think he is going their as LB coach? Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114167 Marinelli? Meh. I never really thought he did that great of a job. I still believe the DL's attack, and the blitz packaging, were both elementary and easy to stop. Of course, that could just be guilt by association to Lovie. Maybe Marinelli turned Wooten and Melton into the monsters they are becoming? Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114168 He is under contract and doesn't have the conflict Toub did (Toub interviewed for the HC job and a has legitimate reason to leave). The Bears are being extremely nice if they are letting him leave for a demotion. I would assume they are not paying him any of his remaining contract since he is requesting to leave. Peace Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114177 This is all weird to me. I can understand why a new coach would want his own guy, but from what I see Marinelli is wanted. Marinelli must be mentally done with the Bears after the firing of his friend. But for him to leave his team is bizarre for a few reasons. 1) We as a team have a chance to win. 2) Our D is good. 3) He is under contract and would figure to want to stay with his coaches and players. I'm sure there are things we do not know. From what I am hearing it just doesn't add up mentally. All said, if he wants to go, I'll take the Samurai for a spin. Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114182 I figured this deserved his own thread: Jason La Canfora just tweeted that it looks like Marinelli is leaving to go to Dallas. This hurts a lot. Takes the wind out of the sails from the hire (which was a questionable one). If you have Marinelli stay on, I'm okay with it, losing him is a huge huge issue. Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114185 Zach zaidman jusy said multiple sources have told WSCR that marinelli will not return. Can't lie big blow. Wonder who takes over now Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114187 I personally think the D was garbage. If it wasnt for Tillman and Jennings' heroics.. We constantly rushed.4 on long passing downs and gave them up. The whole science of the the undersized and quick DTs to me is stupid. I know it wont happen now with offensive minded draft comng up. But i think we.should play a 3-4. My opinion is we have personnel for it: just need a maneating DT (maybe a heavier Paea) Starting 11 DE- Peppers, Melton DT - Paea Ilb - Url and Rookie OLB - Briggs McClellin CB - Jennings Tillman S - Major Dumbass and Conte Report
January 17, 201313 yr comment_114188 Potential DC's should be frothing at the mouth to try to give our guys a spin! As good as Marinelli might have been...as good as Smith might have been...are we so certain, a good many others couldn't do similar or better? I'm OK with it either way. But as far as DC jobs go...we should have to beat candidates away with a stick. Report
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