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Not me LT. I've been begging for them to go back to the 4-3 for years and Kif ran one of the best in recent history.
Orsborn: Kiffin, Marinelli coaching up defensive line
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Good point. He's the AFC's Romo, and San Diego will be the most balanced offense we've faced yet.
Another test will be the slow natural grass. Dallas' defense is based on speed.
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Marinelli works magic with ravaged D-line
September, 25, 2013
By Tim MacMahon | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- Tiny foam footballs hang on the lockers of the Dallas Cowboys' starting defensive linemen along with a personalized note from their position coach.
“Big Daddy,” the note in Jason Hatcher's locker begins, addressing the defensive tackle by his new nickname, “THIS IS A BALL! -- Sack-Fumble + Score. We're due!!!”
Does that sound like a defensive line coach satisfied with an NFC-leading 13 sacks through three weeks?
That's classic Marinelli, the most overqualified position coach in the NFL. He's constantly pushing his “Rush Men,” as the label outside the defensive line's meeting room calls them. Marinelli's methods include the occasional high-decibel four-letter word, a ton of attention to detail and a type of relentless, personable enthusiasm that brings a smile to the faces of the Cowboys' newfound Fearsome Foursome.
Many of us ridiculed owner/general manager Jerry Jones for declaring the defensive line a position of strength on draft weekend after the Cowboys passed on Sharrif Floyd in the first round. The doubts swelled when former Pro Bowlers Jay Ratliff and Anthony Spencer watched from the sidelines during training camp and top reserve Tyrone Crawford suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon.
Ratliff won't play a down until Week 7 at the earliest. Spencer managed to play a grand total of 34 snaps before it was determined that he needed the dreaded microfracture surgery. He joined Crawford and Ben Bass, another top reserve defensive lineman, on the injured reserve.
Yet the Dallas defensive line has been borderline dominant despite a pair of journeymen joining DeMarcus Ware and Jason Hatcher, veterans who made the adjustment to new positions with the Cowboys' scheme change.
The moral of the story: Don't underestimate Marinelli magic.
Would anyone blame Jones if he went the told-ya-so route? But he even acknowledges that Marinelli has exceeded his enormous expectations.
“That would have been hard to do because when I looked at our depth during the offseason right before we went to training camp, there were a couple of holes there,” Jones said. “And all I did was picture in Rod Marinelli. I just put Rod Marinelli on my depth chart as we saw what other teams, how they made decisions, what players might be available that potentially we could find with the profile and characteristics that would fit our scheme under Rod.
“That's what I think of him.”
Ware, aka “Long Arms,” has racked up a ton of sacks under a handful of defensive coordinators. Maybe it's a stretch to give Marinelli too much credit for Ware's back-to-back two-sack performances.
Hatcher, however, is on pace to establish a season-high for sacks midway through next month. The eight-year veteran has never had more than 4.5 sacks in a season, but he's had one in each of the Cowboys' games so far this season. Part of that spike in production is his new position, which allows him to often go one-on-one against guards, but Hatcher gives Marinelli much of the credit.
Marinelli's most impressive work is reflected in the performances of the Cowboys' off-the-scrap-heap starters. Nose tackle Nick Hayden, aka “Golden Cock,” was out of football last season. Defensive end George Selvie, aka “Brick Layer,” is a journeyman on his fourth team in four NFL seasons.
Hayden and Selvie are thriving in the Cowboys' system. Their careers have been revived by Marinelli.
“He just understands players,” said Hatcher, who cited Marinelli's advice to envision himself as a basketball player trying to get to the rim during pass rushes as a key to his sack success. “He coaches the man. He ain't about no politics. He ain't about trying to please nobody. He just loves good football. That's what's special about him. He knows how to get you going.
“He's the best defensive line coach in the league, in my opinion.”
It's almost as difficult to argue otherwise as it is for defensive linemen to meet Marinelli's demands for them.
September, 25, 2013
By Tim MacMahon | ESPNDallas.com
IRVING, Texas -- Tiny foam footballs hang on the lockers of the Dallas Cowboys' starting defensive linemen along with a personalized note from their position coach.
“Big Daddy,” the note in Jason Hatcher's locker begins, addressing the defensive tackle by his new nickname, “THIS IS A BALL! -- Sack-Fumble + Score. We're due!!!”
Does that sound like a defensive line coach satisfied with an NFC-leading 13 sacks through three weeks?
That's classic Marinelli, the most overqualified position coach in the NFL. He's constantly pushing his “Rush Men,” as the label outside the defensive line's meeting room calls them. Marinelli's methods include the occasional high-decibel four-letter word, a ton of attention to detail and a type of relentless, personable enthusiasm that brings a smile to the faces of the Cowboys' newfound Fearsome Foursome.
Many of us ridiculed owner/general manager Jerry Jones for declaring the defensive line a position of strength on draft weekend after the Cowboys passed on Sharrif Floyd in the first round. The doubts swelled when former Pro Bowlers Jay Ratliff and Anthony Spencer watched from the sidelines during training camp and top reserve Tyrone Crawford suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon.
Ratliff won't play a down until Week 7 at the earliest. Spencer managed to play a grand total of 34 snaps before it was determined that he needed the dreaded microfracture surgery. He joined Crawford and Ben Bass, another top reserve defensive lineman, on the injured reserve.
Yet the Dallas defensive line has been borderline dominant despite a pair of journeymen joining DeMarcus Ware and Jason Hatcher, veterans who made the adjustment to new positions with the Cowboys' scheme change.
The moral of the story: Don't underestimate Marinelli magic.
Would anyone blame Jones if he went the told-ya-so route? But he even acknowledges that Marinelli has exceeded his enormous expectations.
“That would have been hard to do because when I looked at our depth during the offseason right before we went to training camp, there were a couple of holes there,” Jones said. “And all I did was picture in Rod Marinelli. I just put Rod Marinelli on my depth chart as we saw what other teams, how they made decisions, what players might be available that potentially we could find with the profile and characteristics that would fit our scheme under Rod.
“That's what I think of him.”
Ware, aka “Long Arms,” has racked up a ton of sacks under a handful of defensive coordinators. Maybe it's a stretch to give Marinelli too much credit for Ware's back-to-back two-sack performances.
Hatcher, however, is on pace to establish a season-high for sacks midway through next month. The eight-year veteran has never had more than 4.5 sacks in a season, but he's had one in each of the Cowboys' games so far this season. Part of that spike in production is his new position, which allows him to often go one-on-one against guards, but Hatcher gives Marinelli much of the credit.
Marinelli's most impressive work is reflected in the performances of the Cowboys' off-the-scrap-heap starters. Nose tackle Nick Hayden, aka “Golden Cock,” was out of football last season. Defensive end George Selvie, aka “Brick Layer,” is a journeyman on his fourth team in four NFL seasons.
Hayden and Selvie are thriving in the Cowboys' system. Their careers have been revived by Marinelli.
“He just understands players,” said Hatcher, who cited Marinelli's advice to envision himself as a basketball player trying to get to the rim during pass rushes as a key to his sack success. “He coaches the man. He ain't about no politics. He ain't about trying to please nobody. He just loves good football. That's what's special about him. He knows how to get you going.
“He's the best defensive line coach in the league, in my opinion.”
It's almost as difficult to argue otherwise as it is for defensive linemen to meet Marinelli's demands for them.
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I did not edit that. I promise.
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Well, if the Raiders keep stinking up the joint, maybe Hayden will bring Thorn back to being a Cowboys fan.
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Well, if the Raiders keep stinking up the joint, maybe Hayden will bring Thorn back to being a Cowboys fan.
Nors and Thorn... Make it happen.
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Rod Marinelli nicknames Dallas Cowboys d-linemen: Golden Cock, Big Daddy, Long Arms and Bricklayer
By Jon Machota
jmachota@dallasnews.com
5:59 pm on September 25, 2013 |
IRVING — Jason Hatcher fielded quite a few questions Wednesday about defensive line coach Rod Marinelli and the credit the 64-year-old deserves for the Dallas Cowboys’ strong play up front this season.
Things really got interesting when Hatcher was asked about the nicknames Marinelli has given his starting defensive line. The group is called the “Fearsome Four,” but the individual names go as follows.
Hatcher: Big Daddy.
DeMarcus Ware: Long Arms.
George Selvie: Bricklayer.
Nick Hayden: Golden Cock.
Hatcher said Marinelli gave him that name because, like former NFL player Eugene “Big Daddy” Lipscomb, Hatcher is big, occasionally plays high in his stance and likes to party.
What about Hayden being called Golden Cock?
“He’s the only white guy,” Hatcher said. “You ever seen the Fearsome Four? Nick is the only white guy.”
Does he like that nickname?
“Oh yeah,” Hatcher said. “The Golden Cock, that’s a sweet name, the Golden Cock.”
Marinelli also incorporates the nicknames into the notes he leaves on their lockers.
On Wednesday, Selvie’s note said: “Bricklayer, I’d like to introduce you to a ball! Now go get it!”
Selvie said that sign was to remind him that Marinelli not only wants sacks, but he wants forced fumbles.
All of these notes include a drawing of what looks to be a small bird. Hatcher said the bird’s name is “Rush.”
“That’s rush,” Hatcher said. “That’s how you got to rush. He’s biting and getting to the ball.”
By Jon Machota
jmachota@dallasnews.com
5:59 pm on September 25, 2013 |
IRVING — Jason Hatcher fielded quite a few questions Wednesday about defensive line coach Rod Marinelli and the credit the 64-year-old deserves for the Dallas Cowboys’ strong play up front this season.
Things really got interesting when Hatcher was asked about the nicknames Marinelli has given his starting defensive line. The group is called the “Fearsome Four,” but the individual names go as follows.
Hatcher: Big Daddy.
DeMarcus Ware: Long Arms.
George Selvie: Bricklayer.
Nick Hayden: Golden Cock.
Hatcher said Marinelli gave him that name because, like former NFL player Eugene “Big Daddy” Lipscomb, Hatcher is big, occasionally plays high in his stance and likes to party.
What about Hayden being called Golden Cock?
“He’s the only white guy,” Hatcher said. “You ever seen the Fearsome Four? Nick is the only white guy.”
Does he like that nickname?
“Oh yeah,” Hatcher said. “The Golden Cock, that’s a sweet name, the Golden Cock.”
Marinelli also incorporates the nicknames into the notes he leaves on their lockers.
On Wednesday, Selvie’s note said: “Bricklayer, I’d like to introduce you to a ball! Now go get it!”
Selvie said that sign was to remind him that Marinelli not only wants sacks, but he wants forced fumbles.
All of these notes include a drawing of what looks to be a small bird. Hatcher said the bird’s name is “Rush.”
“That’s rush,” Hatcher said. “That’s how you got to rush. He’s biting and getting to the ball.”
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Probably something about Golden Cock needing to have backside containment.
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Why are you leaving Big Daddy out?
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His sign has Marinelli saying a Cock Should Have Two Balls.
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I just thought it was in poor taste because of the Sandler masterpiece by the same name.
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Could be talking about a little feathered crowing colonel Sanders best seller.