(1949-07-13) July 13, 1949 (age 74) Rosemead, California, U.S.
Career information
High school:
Rosemead (CA)
College:
Cal Lutheran
Career history
As a coach:
Rosemead HS (1973–1975) Defensive coordinator
Utah State (1976–1981) Defensive line coach
Utah State (1982) Offensive line coach & special teams coach
California (1983–1989) Defensive line coach
California (1990–1991) Assistant head coach & defensive line coach
Arizona State (1992–1994) Assistant head coach & defensive line coach
USC (1995) Defensive line coach
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1996–2001) Defensive line coach
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2002–2005) Assistant head coach & defensive line coach
Detroit Lions (2006–2008) Head coach
Chicago Bears (2009) Assistant head coach & defensive line coach
Chicago Bears (2010–2012) Assistant head coach & defensive coordinator
Dallas Cowboys (2013) Defensive line coach
Dallas Cowboys (2014–2019) Defensive coordinator & defensive line coach
Las Vegas Raiders (2020) Interim defensive coordinator
Las Vegas Raiders (2020–2021) Defensive line coach
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XXXVII)
Head coaching record
Regular season:
10–38 (.208)
Coaching stats at PFR
Rodney Marinelli (born July 13, 1949) is a former American football coach. For 48 consecutive years, he had been a defensive coach for several college and professional teams, serving primarily as a defensive line coach when not assigned as coordinator. From 2006 until 2008, Marinelli was the head coach of the NFL's Detroit Lions, where he presided over their infamous winless 2008 season.
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seasons since the merger. 2008 was the third season under head coach RodMarinelli, and the season began going undefeated in the pre-season and hoping...
basketball player RodMarinelli (born 1949), American football coach Sonny Marinelli (born 1967), American actor and voice actor Vincenzo Marinelli (1820–1892)...
columnist Rob Parker addressed a question about Barry to RodMarinelli, inquiring whether Marinelli wished that his daughter had "married a better defensive...
for the 2005 season. Gase stayed with the Lions under new head coach RodMarinelli and was promoted to the team's offensive quality control coach for the...
the head coaching position after the season, he was passed over for RodMarinelli. Jauron was named the 14th head coach in Buffalo Bills history on January...
It has been brought to the Chicago Bears by Smith, Detroit Lions by RodMarinelli, Kansas City Chiefs by Herman Edwards and to the Indianapolis Colts...
The media reported about a meeting he had with defensive coordinator RodMarinelli in the offseason, about concerns with his development. In the preseason...
signed by the Detroit Lions. The move reunited him with Lions head coach RodMarinelli, who was an assistant coach for the Buccaneers during Nece's first four...
play-calling responsibilities. He was also reunited with long-time friend, RodMarinelli, who had lost his head coaching job with the Detroit Lions. In the 2009...
indicted for sexual assault in 1996. In response, Detroit Lions team president Rod Wood initially stated: "I don't know anything about this," but a few hours...
include: Tony Gonzalez, Brett Favre, Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Kevin Greene, Rod Woodson, Chris Doleman, Charles Haley, and Terrell Owens. Since being fired...
Detroit Lions, one of several Bucs assistants hired away by head coach RodMarinelli, a long-time defensive line coach at Tampa Bay. The move reunited him...
contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, reuniting with defensive line coach RodMarinelli, who was his defensive coordinator with the Cowboys. He was placed on...
was terminated on September 24, 2008. Head coach RodMarinelli was fired in the offseason. Marinelli was replaced by Jim Schwartz, then defensive coordinator...
Coach Team Year(s) Bill Callahan Oakland Raiders 2002–2003 RodMarinelli Detroit Lions 2006–2008 Mike Tomlin Pittsburgh Steelers 2007–present Stan Parrish...
Mornhinweg (2001–2002) Steve Mariucci (2003–2005) Dick Jauron # (2005) RodMarinelli (2006–2008) Jim Schwartz (2009–2013) Jim Caldwell (2014–2017) Matt Patricia...
Mike Pereira, a 132% increase in kickoffs that went out-of-bounds. RodMarinelli, the head coach of the Detroit Lions, placed a strong emphasis on kicking...
Browns. On December 18, 2016, Jackson became the first NFL coach since RodMarinelli in 2008 to start a season 0–14. Jackson got his first win with the Browns...
in assisting the team's transition to a 4-3 scheme, alongside RodMarinelli. Marinelli said he was impressed with Eberflus the first time he met him in...
joined defensive line coach (and former Detroit Lions head coach), RodMarinelli. In a series of moves finalizing their 2010 coaching roster, the Bears...
Ultimately, the Lions went 5–11. On January 19, 2006, the Lions hired RodMarinelli to be the new head coach. Prior to the start of the 2006 season, the...
Mornhinweg (2001–2002) Steve Mariucci (2003–2005) Dick Jauron # (2005) RodMarinelli (2006–2008) Jim Schwartz (2009–2013) Jim Caldwell (2014–2017) Matt Patricia...
tackle Terrell McClain who left in free agency. He also reunited with RodMarinelli who was his defensive coordinator with the Chicago Bears. Although he...
Dallas Cowboys announced their decision to promote defensive line coach RodMarinelli to defensive coordinator. Former defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin...
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