Packers fire defensive coordinator and five other coaches

[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.

[30gut]

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.

They might laugh but they'd be wrong too. Marinelli is well respected around the league and has already been contacted by the Bears.

(I doubt they'll change the staff except to fill open positions like for Coach Simmons, but like many fans i still enjoy speculating what i think the team should do)

[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.