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Rod Marinelli Should Be Fired, Just Not Yet
Let's face it Lions fans, it's time for another head coaching change.  It is pretty clear that Rod Marinelli is not a very good head coach and his assistants are even worse.  Marinelli doesn't deserve all the blame for this team being 0-4, but he certainly is responsible for quite a ...
Lions' Kitna still down, is probably out | The Detroit News
detnews.com — Lions: Notebook Lions' Kitna still down, is probably out John Niyo / The Detroit News ALLEN PARK... -- Lions quarterback Jon Kitna was held out of practice Friday -- he had his injured back examined by a specialist instead -- fueling speculation he'll ... (more) Lions' Kitna still down, is probably out | The Detroit News
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Touring SB Nation, 10.11.08
Big Blue View — Let's go Touring SB Nation this morning. I will highlight some of the best work I have seen around SBN's football sites this week. Windy City Gridiron is very happy with the way Kyle Orton is playing for the Chicago Bears. Pride of Detroit says Lions coach Rod Marinelli should lose his job -- eventually. Turf Show Times wonders if there is still hope for the St. Louis Rams this season. Stampede Blue interviewed ex-NFL player Tony ...

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