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Believe It, Chicago: Bears Are Super Bowl Contenders Again

By Greg CouchNov 28th 2010 – 11:05PM

CHICAGO --They like to do things big and LOUD in Chicago. They brag about the tallest building, the busiest airport, the toughest football team. This place is not called the Windy City because of the weather (as everyone thinks) but because of the bluster, the hot air, coming from the people. But Chicagoans are being...

Rod Marinelli, Bears' Defensive Savior?

By Jerry BonkowskiAug 5th 2010 – 9:55PM

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – It was 25 years ago that the Chicago Bears won their first and only Super Bowl, anchored by one of the most ferocious defensive units in NFL history and spearheaded by defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan and his fabled 46 defense. That defense held opponents to just 208 total points over the 19-game...

Martz Primed to Make Mark With Bears

By Thomas GeorgeMay 20th 2010 – 11:04AM

A former college tight end, a football coach for most of the last 37 years, Mike Martz knows that one day does not make an NFL player, a team, a season. But Martz has a hunch that his first day of practice with the full complement of Chicago Bears offensive players will be distinctive. It happens on Friday when the Bears...

Mike Martz Hired as Chicago Bears Offensive Coordinator

By Matt SnyderFeb 1st 2010 – 4:15PM

Just a few days after interviewing for the vacant position, Mike Martz has reportedly accepted the Bears offer to be their offensive coordinator. Martz has been credited with masterminding the Rams' high-powered assault that became known as "The Greatest Show on Turf" about a decade ago, but he eventually fizzled and then...

Rod Marinelli News From the Web

  • 05/07/12 Marinelli excited to work with top pick Source: NFL - Chicago Bears Like a kid counting down the last few days before Christmas, Bears defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli can't wait to unwrap a special gift that will arrive at Halas Hall later this week.

Background on Rod Marinelli

Rodney Marinelli (born July 13, 1949) is the defensive coordinator and assistant head coach of the Chicago Bears.

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