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JOE BARRY WOULD “CHERISH” ANY CHANCE TO BECOME EMPLOYED AGAIN
So with the Bears sniffing around Rod Marinelli, possibly to become the new defensive line coach (and likely with the title of “assistant head coach”), is it a coincidence that the Bears have also fired their linebackers coach, Lloyd Lee? We think not. Dumping Lee creates a spot for ...
Bears Hire Rod Marinelli as Assistant Head and Defensive Line Coach
Bears Hire Rod Marinelli as Assistant Head and Defensive Line Coach
nfl.fanhouse.com — After being shown the door -- in the least surprising dismissal since Kelvin Sampson -- following a... historic 0-16 season in Detroit, it didn't take long for Rod Marinelli to become gainfully employed again. Hey, what are friends for? Lovie Smith, his old buddy from their Tampa Bay days (seen ... (more) Bears Hire Rod Marinelli as Assistant Head and Defensive ...
Marinelli takes defensive line job with Bears
sports.espn.go.com — Former Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli agreed Saturday to be the assistant head coach and defensive... line coach of the Chicago Bears. Marinelli selected the Bears over the Texans and the Seahawks. Though several teams wanted him as a defensive coordinator, Marinelli wanted to only coach ... (more) Marinelli takes defensive line job with Bears
Marinelli talking to Bears and Seahawks
sportingnews.com — The Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks are both looking at recently fired Detroit Lions coach Rod Marinelli... for assistant coaching positions, according to several reports. (more) Marinelli talking to Bears and Seahawks
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Thursday Notes: Lions Interview Jason Garrett
Pride Of Detroit — ... to as much as $39 million.  Kowalski speculates that Leigh Bodden will likely be released and Daunte Culpepper could be gone as well.  On top of that, it looks like many other players that are set to be free agents won't return, meaning an overhaul of the roster should thankfully happen. A Lions fan got a tattoo of the Lions logo with "0-16 2008" next to it.  I'd say that is taking things a bit too far. Former Lions linebackers coach Joe Barry "would cherish" a new job. The Cowboys released Pacman Jones after allegations ...

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