Marinelli to Seahawks?

From ProfootballTalk.com

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reported it on Sunday, and it’s gaining some traction in the Seattle media.

Former Lions coach Rod Marinelli could be joining the Seattle Seahawks as a member of Jim Mora, Jr.’s staff.

Per the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, KCPQ reported on Sunday night that Marinelli is in Seattle.

The connection to the team comes from Marinelli’s ties to Seahawks president Tim Ruskell, who worked in Tampa when Marinelli was the team’s defensive line coach.

Per Schefter, Marinelli could become the defensive coordinator, replacing John Marshall.

But since Marinelli never actually worked as a defensive coordinator before becoming the coach of the Lions, and since many former head coaches find the “coordinator” title to reflect too much of a demotion, we continue to think that Marinelli could land somewhere as “assistant head coach/defensive line.”

Unlike many former head coaches, Marinelli likely won’t be perceived as a potential threat to Mora. Marinelli is this generation’s Rich Kotite, and they both have roughly the same chance of becoming an NFL head coach as I do.

Last week, Marinelli visited with Bears coach Lovie Smith. The meeting was downplayed by Marinelli’s agent, who also represents Smith and the Bears’ current defensive coordinator, Bob Babich.

Even though Marinelli did a terrible job as a head coach in Detroit, I hope he hooks on somewhere in a lesser role. He is still a good guy that kept a locker room together while having the worst NFL season of any team ....EVER That has to count for something I suppose.

I do like how the article above does point out that even as a former Head Coach, Marinelli being brought in wouldn't be perceived as a threat. YA THINK? Even though the Seahawks are aweful, Marinelli did such a bad job leading the Lions that he isn't a threat to anyone. That is kind of funny.