Marinelli Eager To Start Over; Says Coaching in Dallas “Doesn’t Get Any Better”

[Doomsday101]

Before the Cowboys’ team plane had even landed back in Dallas following the loss to the Packers in the NFC Divisional Round, national reports surfaced that Rod Marinelli would be leaving Dallas and heading to Tampa Bay.
More than anything, the reports were based on assumption – that because Marinelli hadn’t re-signed a contract with Dallas, plus the fact that he remains close friends with Bucs head coach Lovie Smith, would be reasons enough for him to leave the Cowboys and join Tampa Bay, a place he coached 10 seasons from 1996-2005.
“No, this is where I wanted to be. I made that clear,” Marinelli said after a Pro Bowl practice last week in Arizona. “It’s weird. Stuff comes out, but no one ever asks you. I loved it (in Tampa) and I’m closer than all-get-out to Lovie, really close. We have a great relationship. But I couldn’t be any happier with where I’m at. I just love our football team, our staff, our ownership. It doesn’t get any better.”
Marinelli’s first season as the Cowboys defensive coordinator saw big changes as Dallas improved from the worst-ranked defense in the NFL in 2013 to 19th overall, based off total yards allowed. However, the Cowboys ranked 15th in defensive scoring and ninth in turnover margin.
While it’s easy to say no one saw that coming, Marinelli would have to politely disagree.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...says-coaching-dallas-“doesn’t-get-any-better”

 

[Mansta54]

Marinelli is gonna have this D rolling next year, they already swarm to the ball and hustle on every play. He gets the most out of each and every player.

 

[texbumthelife]

I trust with Will McClay doing the grocery shopping, Marinelli is going to really cook up something special next season. It's time for this team to finally be clicking on both sides of the ball.

 

[Fredd]

just get him some horses to run with....

 

[Idgit]

Marinelli is gonna have this D rolling next year, they already swarm to the ball and hustle on every play. He gets the most out of each and every player.

So much room to get better, and most of our resources should be devoted to that. Can you imagine how good the team could be with a top defense, too?

 

[Meat-O-Rama]

So much to love about Marinelli. Not just an x's and o's guy, but a guy the players love playing for, and he gets them playing that attacking swarming style of ball. Give him a couple more studs (and pray for some luck when it comes to injuries) and this unit could go places.

 

[BAT]

I trust with Will McClay doing the grocery shopping, Marinelli is going to really cook up something special next season. It's time for this team to finally be clicking on both sides of the ball.

An elite player in FA would surely speed up process of fielding a championship caliber D. Window to contend is very small with both Romo & Witten on the other side of 30. As much as Jimmy loved his young, fast and hungry players, it took a blue chip vet to put them over the top.

 

[Vinnie2u]

just get him some horses to run with....

Get him a ball hawking FS and a pass rush...

 

[waving monkey]

big name FA doesn't insure better play. stay the course through the draft were getting there

 

[Aven8]

This dude is a stud.

 

[Bullflop]

I love Rod Marinelli's approach and demeanor. He's a pure and high-spirited guy who has it all when it comes to the perfect mentality for promoting a winner. The youngsters under his tutelege are all quick to recognize how fortunate they are to be under his guidance. Here's hoping we're able to keep him around indefinitely.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

So much room to get better, and most of our resources should be devoted to that. Can you imagine how good the team could be with a top defense, too?

I'm already excited as hell for next year. I can't friggin' wait.

 

[8FOR!3]

Get him a ball hawking FS and a pass rush...

Do you really think JJ Wilcox needs replacing? I think it's a big deal that he went from having 0 picks his rookie season to having 3 this year. Only 7 guys had more than 4 picks this year. Only 3 of those 7 play FS. I'm not saying it's all about interceptions, but I think he had a productive year if anything for what was expected of him. Seems to be constantly improving.

 

[Danger]

Marinelli is gonna have this D rolling next year, they already swarm to the ball and hustle on every play. He gets the most out of each and every player.

Just infuse talent into the defense and let Marinelli work his magic.

 

[Seven]

I can see Marinelli in the kitchen asking his wife to try and keep away him from the fridge.

She's a three tech, definitely.

 

[windward]

I'm already excited as hell for next year. I can't friggin' wait.

There's more energy around this fan base than I can remember in a long time. It wasn't like this after 2007 or 2009. So probably the mid 90s. And it's quite amazing considering the vibe of the fan base just six months ago.

 

[waving monkey]

Just infuse talent into the defense and let Marinelli work his magic.

Coach Cultness

 

[Vinnie2u]

Do you really think JJ Wilcox needs replacing? I think it's a big deal that he went from having 0 picks his rookie season to having 3 this year. Only 7 guys had more than 4 picks this year. Only 3 of those 7 play FS. I'm not saying it's all about interceptions, but I think he had a productive year if anything for what was expected of him. Seems to be constantly improving.

I like JJ Wilcox.. But I think him and Church are SS's... Church is a nickel LB...

 

[Zimmy Lives]

[quote="Fredd, post: 5960705, member: 34571"]just get him some horses to run with....[/quote]

He needs at least a plow horse (1-technique DT), a thoroughbred (blue-chip draft pick), and a mustang (FS).

 

[Zimmy Lives]

So much to love about Marinelli. Not just an x's and o's guy, but a guy the players love playing for, and he gets them playing that attacking swarming style of ball. Give him a couple more studs (and pray for some luck when it comes to injuries) and this unit could go places.

If he can turn Hayden into a solid starter then give him some blue-chip talent and see what he can do.

BTW, every time I look at your avatar I get a craving for a burger.