Rob Parker Rips Rod Marinelli for Hiring His Son-in-Law as Defensive Coordinator

Parker has nothing to apologize for. Marinelli is a disgrace as a coach. Its pretty obvious none of the panelists understand what is has been like in the state of Michigan, be it in professional football or the state of the economy. Please don't issue a half hearted apologize to this chump.

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That's a load of crap. This sob used tv time in order to embarrass and trash Marinelli just to get his 15 minutes of fame. This wasn't in any way responsible reporting. This was blatant arrogance on Parker's part to kick someone in the nuts when they were already down and out. Parker needs to crawl into a hole and eat worms.

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As a longtime Chicago Bears fan I can sympathize with the plight that the Lions and their fans find themselves in this season. I think it was in 1971 that the Bears finished 1-13, and I can remember my grandfather and uncle's being very disturbed about that.
The Lions possibly finishing at 0-16 means a lost season for the team and the fans as well. A major restructuring of the team would have to be a priority, this would also include a coaching change as well.
That said I feel compelled to comment on a piece of sleazy commentary by Rob Parker, a member of the Detroit press.
Rod Marinelli may not be the best coach and he possibly could be the worst coach for the Detroit Lions. But I believe he tries on a weekly basis to win on Sunday's. This season to this point that hasn't happened, and if Parker were at least a competent journalist he would at least comment in a professional manner of what he observes on the field.
To that end the Lions have been nothing short of horrific on both sides of the ball, to comment on the play of the Lions and even the performance of the coaching staff would be within the bounds of respectable journalism and just plain old fashioned good taste.
A personal attack against a coach just because one doesn't get the answer that one is fishing for is off target and contrary to the collective well being of the team, the sport, and the media. To insinuate nepotism is one thing, but to add "Don't you wish your daughter married a better defensive coordinator" is a classless utterance by a classless hack. Parker should at the very least be required to issue a public apology to Rod Marinelli and his daughter.

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Plain and simple. That idiot reporter crossed the line and his newspaper should immediately fire him. What a gross, egostical person he must be. It is part of the job to criticize a coach, I support. But it is never right to attack a man's family with stupid, boring, idiotic questions.

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Just the lastest hatchet job by Parker, its hard to make a 0-15 coach look sympathetic but Rob does it. He is truely a pathetic person.

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Has Detroit ever displayed any class?

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You people have no idea what it's like being a Lions fan if you think that Marinelli doesn't deserve it.

Every week he stands at the podium and treats the fans/reporters like idiots. He says the same things every single week, "We're going to watch the film/It's on me/It's my fault." You can only take so much. He refuses to show any emotion, or call any of his players out for being disgraces. He also thinks that he deserves to keep his job as head coach. Also, Marinelli handpicked most of the team this year, bringing over Buccaneers rejects that wouldn't even play for most other teams' practice squads..they're starters here.

Rob Parker for President.

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Whoever says this is okay is an idiot. Its a cheap shot at a very classy coach and Rob Parker should be fired immediately. I don't care how bad a team is never should a reporter stoop this low.

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I liked to see Rob Parker try and walk in Rod Marinelli's shoes. Do any of you think for one minute that Rod Marinelli is having a good time with this? I think not. Don't judge until you are in that position and above all, don't make offensive comments about a man's family. Shame on you Rob Parker!!!! "Go Bears"

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Taking Parker's comments into context, it seems he was making witty and cynical pun on the hapless coach. Marinelli never answered his question on what he thinks of the defense. All he ever says is, "It's on me. I take all of the responsibility." Well if that was the case, then why does he think he still deserves his job? Most of you people commenting probably don't live in the Michigan area and are not Lions fans, because if you were, you would be as angry as Parker. No team has ever gone 0-15. NONE. Except of course the 2008 Detroit Lions coached by none other than Rod Marinelli. And week after week to hear him (Marinelli) say, "This one is on me," is infuriating.

P.S. If this would have happened in New York, it would have been credited to the "tough" New York media.

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THIS IS RIDICULOUS. I AM A GIANTS FAN AND I AM SYMPATHIZING WITH THE LIONS. ROD MARINELLI HAS HELD HIMSELF UP TO A HIGHER STANDARD OF COACHES. THE PLAYERS HAVE TO PLAY THE GAME AND EXCECUTE. THE CONSTANT BLAME OF CAOCHES IS RIDICULOUS. THE LIONS HAVE BEEN BAD FOR A LONG TIME. THIS IS NOT MARINELLIS FAULT AND TO INSULT HIS FAMILY AND THE DECISION HIS DAUGHTER MADE ON A CHOICE OF HUSBAND IS HORRIBLE. MAYBE PARKER SHOULD COACH THE LIONS AND WHEN HE GOES 0-16 A REPORTER SHOULD ASK IF HIS MOTHER IS MAD ABOUT HIS BIRTH.

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CDS, William Clay Ford's involvement with the Lions is merely that of a stockholder. He doesn't run the company or even hold a position of power. He retired almost four years ago.

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Listen up, I n every sport you have good teams and bad the Lions just happen to be a bad team and have bad coaches. That much we can see. Also I dont think his son-in law should be working for him. Its called nepotism and its not allowed in most job fronts. But there is a line you dont cross and Parker crossed it.. BIG TIME... Why are you going to involve his daughter in a football interview??? Marinelli daughter has nothing to do with the Lions, so why disrespect her like that? Parker owes Marinelli, Joe Barry and Ms. Barry a apology... dont get personal when reporting on football issues... Might get you slapped up one day... IDIOT!!!!!

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Parker crossed the line for sure, I credit Marinelli for not jumping over the podium and kicking his ass.

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Scratch that post. Replace "Lions" with "Ford Motor Company"

CDS, William Clay Ford's involvement with Ford Motor Company is merely that of a stockholder. He doesn't run the company or even hold a position of power. He retired almost four years ago.

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