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Cowboys news: Rod Marinelli thinks he’s got some ‘racing lizards’ on the defensive line

Veteran pass rusher Robert Quinn is energized and ready to roll wearing a star in 2019. He and DeMacus Lawrence are Marinelli’s “racing lizards.”

Marinelli, Tampa Bay’s defensive line coach from 1996 to 2005, now has what he calls “racing lizards” chasing opposing quarterbacks from both defensive end spots -- two-time Pro Bowler DeMarcus Lawrence on the left and Quinn, a two-time Pro Bowler, on the right.

”I’ve just really been impressed with his work habits here,” Marinelli said of Quinn. “He’s a real pro. He comes to work every day. Effort.