Packers fire defensive coordinator and five other coaches

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

We'll probably stick with Palermo as our D-Line coach, but, and people may laugh at this because of his horrible record this year as head coach, I think Rod Marinelli would be a great addition the staff.

I second your opinion on Marinelli. He's a good man, and a good leader. No question in my mind that the Lions awful record was much more a function of a front office in total disarry than it was Marinelli's abilities. His persona acutally kind of reminds me of Gibbs - never passes on blame, very level headed. I think the Bears already made him an offer to be a defensive assistant.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I second your opinion on Marinelli. He's a good man, and a good leader. No question in my mind that the Lions awful record was much more a function of a front office in total disarry than it was Marinelli's abilities. His persona acutally kind of reminds me of Gibbs - never passes on blame, very level headed. I think the Bears already made him an offer to be a defensive assistant.

Well, Seattle, Houston, and Oakland are also possibilities for Marinelli. Whoever gets him is getting a very good coach.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well, Seattle, Houston, and Oakland are also possibilities for Marinelli. Whoever gets him is getting a very good coach.

True dat. Every player I have heard speak has complimented the coach. Truth is, he may be one of those great coordinator/position coaches who is just not cut out to be a head coach.

Do he and Blache have any ties? I wouldn't see him coming here unless he has some connection to the current staff.