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msn.foxsports.com - 1/10/2009
Marinelli set to join Bears as assistant
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Rod Marinelli has apparently found new work. The former Lions head coach will stay in the NFC North and join the Chicago Bears as their assistant head coach and defensive line coach, according to a report in the Detroit Free Press. The report, which cited an NFL official, also said ...
Bears Hire Rod Marinelli as Assistant Head and Defensive Line Coach
nfl.fanhouse.com - 1/10/2009
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 ...

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sports.espn.go.com - 1/10/2009
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

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profootballtalk.com - 1/7/2009
JOE BARRY WOULD “CHERISH” ANY CHANCE TO BECOME EMPLOYED AGAIN
— profootballtalk.com — 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 ... (more) JOE BARRY WOULD “CHERISH” ANY CHANCE TO BECOME EMPLOYED ...

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