texbumthelife
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Line me up in front of the firing squad. I am about to atone for my posts in a few shorts words...
I have been hard on Kiffin, after being a staunch and possibly kook-aid sipping fan of the hiring in the offseason. I have called for Marinelli to take on more responsibility, which you'll hear come seasons end he has. I have called for more aggression and the intention of empossing our will instead of sitting back in our laurels.
It has reared its head as a defense that blitzes and plays aggressively--flying to the ball even as it cuts seem back across face. It is a triage unit that fights, tooth and nail even as it flails aimlessly, absolutely lacking of talent (or depth for some of you...). Both Kiffin and Marinelli run a defense that uses a dominate, "put the quarterback in the dirt of bust," mentality. By this measure, both men are racing across a partially frozen lake as the sun comes up over the horizon. What this unit has been able to accomplish while injuries hit faster and harder than a healthy Demarcus Ware, is almost enough to guarantee both men resume their posts next season. Or perhaps a kiss of death?
Both men stand at the gates as the enemy is rushing forward. They look on with a cool stare, having seen this before. They are battle tested veterans unwavering in the beliefs and approaches--dedicated to the men they employ and work along side. Dedicated to each other.
So it comes to this...
Marinelli came to Dallas to run the defensive line for Monte Kiffin. He came to Dallas because he wanted to reunite with the general who marched him through hell and back and showed him ultimate glory. If Jerry pulls the plug on Monte Kiffin's life support, do not for one second, expect that Marinelli is going to sheath a sword sullied with the blood of the man who made him what he is.
I have been hard on Kiffin, after being a staunch and possibly kook-aid sipping fan of the hiring in the offseason. I have called for Marinelli to take on more responsibility, which you'll hear come seasons end he has. I have called for more aggression and the intention of empossing our will instead of sitting back in our laurels.
It has reared its head as a defense that blitzes and plays aggressively--flying to the ball even as it cuts seem back across face. It is a triage unit that fights, tooth and nail even as it flails aimlessly, absolutely lacking of talent (or depth for some of you...). Both Kiffin and Marinelli run a defense that uses a dominate, "put the quarterback in the dirt of bust," mentality. By this measure, both men are racing across a partially frozen lake as the sun comes up over the horizon. What this unit has been able to accomplish while injuries hit faster and harder than a healthy Demarcus Ware, is almost enough to guarantee both men resume their posts next season. Or perhaps a kiss of death?
Both men stand at the gates as the enemy is rushing forward. They look on with a cool stare, having seen this before. They are battle tested veterans unwavering in the beliefs and approaches--dedicated to the men they employ and work along side. Dedicated to each other.
So it comes to this...
Marinelli came to Dallas to run the defensive line for Monte Kiffin. He came to Dallas because he wanted to reunite with the general who marched him through hell and back and showed him ultimate glory. If Jerry pulls the plug on Monte Kiffin's life support, do not for one second, expect that Marinelli is going to sheath a sword sullied with the blood of the man who made him what he is.
