It finally happened. After an embarrassing performance in Week 14 against the Colts, the Raiders have fired defensive coordinator Paul Guenther.
This isn’t all that surprising given that the Raiders are allowing over 30 points per game this season and have now allowed 31 or more points in four-straight games.
According to the team’s Twitter account, they will promote defensive line coach Rod Marinelli to the defensive coordinator role for the remainder of the season.
Marinelli is one of the more respected defensive minds in the NFL and has a ton of experience calling plays. Don’t be surprised if he ends up being the long-term option given his knowledge and relationship with Gruden
Raiders fire defensive coordinator Paul Guenther, promote Rod Marinelli
It finally happened. After an embarrassing performance in Week 14 against the Colts, the Raiders have fired defensive coordinator Paul Guenther.
This isn’t all that surprising given that the Raiders are allowing over 30 points per game this season and have now allowed 31 or more points in four-straight games.
According to the team’s Twitter account, they will promote defensive line coach Rod Marinelli to the defensive coordinator role for the remainder of the season.
Marinelli is one of the more respected defensive minds in the NFL and has a ton of experience calling plays. Don’t be surprised if he ends up being the long-term option given his knowledge and relationship with Gruden