Rod Marinelli, Cowboys DC
Like Richard, Marinelli has not yet been officially let go by the Cowboys. However, McCarthy may not keep him around, instead opting to bring in his own defensive staff with Mike Nolan as Dallas’ new defensive coordinator. Marinelli would be another veteran hire by McVay like Phillips was, having more than 20 years of experience coaching in the NFL and working with many of the best pass rushers and defensive linemen in the league.
It’s been a mixed bag for Marinelli in Dallas, but Marinelli’s resume speaks for itself. And if there’s one thing he can always do, it’s getting maximum effort out of his defensive players. That’s always a plus for a coach on defense because so much of the game comes down to effort and tackling.