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Raiders fire DLC Brenston Buckner, officially hire Rod Marinelli as DLC and Austin King as OQC


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Buck mismanaged the DL Rotation early in the season. 

He didn't coach Hurst, Hall and Key up like expected for them to make a step forward. 

Crosby and Ferrell are talented. Buck may have helped a little but their talent is what carried them as rookies.

Those 5 young DL are going to benefit from Rob Marinelli coaching that unit far more than they would if Buck was coaching them. Expect those 5 to make big strides this offseason. 

Jay Gruden as QB coach could be next after all the OC positions have been filled.

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I really hope that this is a good thing. Because I can't remember the last time a position coach that was doing a good job got fired without the front office cleaning house. 

10 minutes ago, agarcia34 said:

Gruden hired PG in season replacement 

Possibly... I would've fired the LB coach too. 

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I liked Buckner, but this is an upgrade. Marinelli is one of the best DC's in the business. He knows Gruden and is a fail safe if Guenther doesn't pull things together. Maybe can help Guenther with scheme even. Further, well respected by players in Dallas where a number of FA's are coming off that defense. 

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I was always in the minority that thought Buckner was terrible. Didn’t voice it out much cause this forum really liked him.. probably cause he has a “cool” personality. All he did was do motivational talks. He is not a technique teacher what so ever. He is KNJ of DL coaches. 
 

Imagine what Maxx can do with a real DL coach. Can’t wait. 

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