Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
On quarterback Daunte Culpepper starting three games after not playing for a year: "It's like if you've been playing golf every day and then you don't golf for a year and a half, you're not as smooth, not as sharp."
NFL GridIron Gab (Free subscription) | 11/22/2008
“Have we failed? Yes. Have I failed? Yes. Am I going to give up? No way,”, “Am I discouraged? No way. I’m not.” Those were the words of Detroit Lions Head Coach Rod Marinelli this week, as his team looks to end an atrocious 10 game losing streak. Detroit is off to its [...]
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | 11/18/2008
DETNEWS | WebAudio | Rod Marinelli answers Parker's questions about the Lions' woes Following the Panthers game, Rod Marinelli got into it with Rob Parker after he was repeatedly asked how he can stay encouraged with all of the bad things happening. The exchange was both sad and comical at times, as it is becoming evident that Marinelli is running out of answers. It obviously sucks to be asked the...
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/17/2008
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Rod Marinelli isn't a big believer in one of Albert Einstein's best-known axioms.The physicist defined insanity as doing the same thing over and over, yet expecting a different result each time. The Detroit Lions coach, though, sees that as the central theme of his coaching philosophy.Despite Detroit's 0-10 start and the fact the Lions have now lost 17 of 18 games dating back to...
WWMT.com : News (Free subscription) | 11/12/2008
The Detroit Lions are going to start Daunte Culpepper for the second straight week. Coach Rod Marinelli confirmed his plans Wednesday, saying Culpepper would be the No.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/12/2008
Lions coach Rod Marinelli isn't trying to hide it. Daunte Culpepper will start at quarterback Sunday at Carolina.
The FanHouse - NFL (Free subscription) | 11/12/2008
by Ryan Wilson Filed under: Lions , NFC North For an 0-9 outfit, expectations are surprisingly high in Detroit. Daunte Culpepper , freshly unretired and with one start already under his belt, will likely be under center this Sunday when the Lions take on the Panthers. Head coach Rod Marinelli said he was pleased with what he saw from both Culpepper and the backup to the backup, Drew Stanton , in the...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
On quarterback Daunte Culpepper: "He did a pretty good job. His presence is really good, his leadership. He's got the arm. So now it's just about just going out, having another week."
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/10/2008
Lions coach Rod Marinelli said he will commit to a starting quarterback this week but won't announce his choice publicly until Sunday's game at Carolina. All indications are it will be Daunte Culpepper, though Drew Stanton played in Sunday's 38-14 loss to Jacksonville and Dan Orlovsky has not been placed on injured reserve.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/08/2008
One down, two to go. The identity of the Lions' starting quarterback became a little clearer when coach Rod Marinelli announced Friday that Dan Orlovsky will miss Sunday's game against Jacksonville. That leaves Daunte Culpepper and Drew Stanton as the final options. Marinelli again refused to disclose the starter.
Fox News (Free subscription) | 11/07/2008
Detroit Lions starting quarterback Dan Orlovsky says he may need thumb surgery for two fractures and a torn ligament. Orlovsky hopes to return later in the season, and coach Rod Marinelli won't say which of Detroit's remaining quarterbacks will start against Jacksonville on Sunday. Daunte Culpepper signed a two-year deal with the winless Lions on Tuesday and then practiced the next day for the first...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/07/2008
The status of the Lions' starting quarterback literally was up in the air Thursday. That's because Dan Orlovsky, who has started the past four games but has a thumb injury, was on a flight back from visiting a hand specialist in New York when coach Rod Marinelli was asked about Orlovsky's health.
Pride Of Detroit (Free subscription) | 11/04/2008
Man, this thing just reeks of desperation right now - and that is so not Rod Marinelli's style. Am I the only one to think that this Culpepper/Stanton/Orlovsky drama is manifesting into something very un-Marinelli-like? This is the same guy that makes first round draft picks and top name free agents earn a job. Now he's just handing it to Culpepper? C'mon. This absolutely stinks of Marinelli being...
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/03/2008
Lions coach Rod Marinelli said today that quarterback Daunte Culpepper was en route to team headquarters in Allen Park and that the plan is for the three-time Pro Bowler to take a physical this afternoon, after which he could sign a contract.
Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/03/2008
Lions coach Rod Marinelli, above, on tight end Michael Gaines' fumble with 2:17 left: "It's securing the ball. It's fundamental. Just got to lock it away, take care of the ball. We had a chance to keep that drive going."
