Garrett says it's not easy to be coached by Rod Marinelli

[OhSnap]

but players buy in to how he coaches them
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said it’s not easy to play for new defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli, but Marinelli makes it work because he builds relationships with the players.

“It’s a hard day’s work. In a really good way,” Garrett said at the owners meetings in Orlando. “But I think when you’re asking guys to do a lot, and demanding that guys do a lot, developing that relationship with them is an important piece to that. They understand that what you’re asking them to do is in their best interest and ultimately in the team’s best interest.”

Marinelli was promoted to defensive coordinator after coaching a defensive line wrecked by injuries last season. Now he is in charge of improving the worst defensive performance in the history of the franchise, in part with one of his former players, defensive tackle Henry Melton, signed from Chicago as the Cowboys’ premier acquisition in free agency.

But Marinelli will also have to make do with castoffs and journeymen like Jeremy Mincey and Terrell McClain, plus unproven draft pick Tyrone Crawford, undrafted Ben Bass and veterans Nick Hayden and George Selvie.

“He has a great track record of guys at a lot of different levels, getting the most out of them,” Garrett said. “There are a lot of examples throughout his career, where you have a highly-talented player, a first-round pick who he gets the most out of. OK, how about the mid-round pick? How about the older guy? How about the younger guy? How about the guy who was a free agent? He seems to, in this defensive scheme, get a lot out of these guys. They certainly buy in to how he coaches them.”

-- Carlos Mendez


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[jobberone]

I think this is the greatest tribute a coach can get....getting the most out of his players whatever their talent level is.

 

[Fredd]

in b4 the title of the thread makes people think Marinelli is in charge of Garrett or other comments such as "how does it feel to be in training yourself?"



and, I agree with @jobberone. getting the best a player has to offer is what a great coach brings to the table most

 

[jobberone]

in b4 the title of the thread makes people think Marinelli is in charge of Garrett or other comments such as "how does it feel to be in training yourself?"



and, I agree with @jobberone. getting the best a player has to offer is what a great coach brings to the table most

You are very wise. And I'm betting handsome and rich.

 

[DallasEast]

I believe how well players buy into his coaching depends somewhat in how the players see him. As with Wade Phillips, Rod Marinelli seems to be a much better assistant coach or defensive coordinator than head coach. Case in point: on the one hand, Marinelli was able to motivate a sizable effort from a mincemeat defensive front four last season. On the other hand, he wasn't able to rally his players into winning a single game as the Lions' head coach in '08. If the observation is correct, Marinelli's skill of bringing the best out of players will serve him far better in his current role.

 

[kevm3]

Marinelli is a great coordinator, but given the talent we have on defense, I really don't see how he can put up anything serviceable. Hatcher is gone, Ware is gone, Spencer is gone, and Ratliff is gone.

 

[starfrombirth]

Marinelli is a great coordinator, but given the talent we have on defense, I really don't see how he can put up anything serviceable. Hatcher is gone, Ware is gone, Spencer is gone, and Ratliff is gone.

Spencer and Ratliff were never really there for him. Ware disappeared after 3 games and Hatcher disappeared the last 3rd of the season so really if he can get anyone with any talent and desire is a step up. People keep throwing up Ware and Hatcher's loss. The truth is losing the Ware of last year is no big deal; great player in his prime but last year not so much. Hatcher just wanted too much. I'm sure Jerry would have liked to keep him but we've been screaming, as a fan base, for him to start looking past the end of the nose on his face and now that he is people want to jump to the attack. Jerry is finally giving his coordinator a clean slate to work with and I believe that this draft will allow Rod to start building something real and really good here.

 

[morasp]

I predict that his defense will be greatly improved. We still have the draft and after that they are still free to sign potential free agents in area of needs. The FS position is an area of need but hopefully the decision to play the young guys last year will pay dividends in their second year when players usually make the biggest improvements. I really like the LB position with Lee and competition between Wilber, Durant, Lee, Holloman, and Carter for the other two postions. Based on the pre draft visits they're not done yet. On the defensive line Selvie is solid they have the key piece with Melton and McClain sounds like a stout run stuffer. If Crawford and or Bass can step up you have your rotation guys. WDE is a weakness but it looks like they're not leaving any stones left unturned going into the draft and I've been impressed with the confidence they have in picking players that fit this system. If he continues to improve Holloman will look like a steal in the sixth round.

 

[Fredd]

You are very wise. And I'm betting handsome and rich.

of course, with a gorgeous wife and terrific child, 3 dogs, a cat (all true by the way)

but, I assume you understand because you also are humbling handsome and rich

 

[Rockport]

I like our coaching staff. We're in a good place there.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I predict that his defense will be greatly improved. We still have the draft and after that they are still free to sign potential free agents in area of needs.

While that isn't a popular opinion around here I agree with you. It might take a few games and we need some healthy bodies.

 

[5Stars]

of course, with a gorgeous wife and terrific child, 3 dogs, a cat (all true by the way)

but, I assume you understand because you also are humbling handsome and rich

Would you two get a room?...!

 

[5Stars]

I also think losing Ware, Hatcher, Spencer, The Rat, etc., might help in creating a different culture, a culture that Coach Marinelli might want. Hopefully one with a damn attitude!

 

[WoodysGirl]

While that isn't a popular opinion around here I agree with you. It might take a few games and we need some healthy bodies.

I'd hate to think the defense could get worst. I had no confidence in the D stopping anyone or anything last year.

 

[5Stars]

I'd hate to think the defense could get worst. I had no confidence in the D stopping anyone or anything last year.

Hopefully this season's defense can make the other team punt at least once!

 

[Doomsay]

Does Garrett mean schooled?

 

[big dog cowboy]

I'd hate to think the defense could get worst.

I hated to mention this but admit I did think that.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Marinelli is a great coordinator, but given the talent we have on defense, I really don't see how he can put up anything serviceable. Hatcher is gone, Ware is gone, Spencer is gone, and Ratliff is gone.

True, but this was the worst defense in football WITH both Ware and Hatcher. Give me a (healthy) and younger Henry Melton over Hatcher, and a high draft pick over a clearly declining Ware. The cap space the Cowboys will have in 2015 and 2016 now that Ware is gone is going to help this team in the long run. Just trying to remain optimistic.

 

[Fredd]

Would you two get a room?...!

ok, I'm done now with the mutual admiration society

 

[5Stars]

ok, I'm done now with the mutual admiration society

Good! Besides...you and jobberone together would be...like ugly!