HENDERSON, Nev. -- Calling it a "very difficult night" after firing his friend Paul Guenther as defensive coordinator, Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden insisted elevated defensive line coach Rod Marinelli would provide a much-needed "new voice" and "new energy" with three games to go in the 2020 regular season.
And while Marinelli officially carries the title of interim defensive coordinator, Gruden would not discuss the team's long-range plans with the coaching staff position.
"He's one of the great teachers, great motivators, great people that I've met in this business," Gruden said Monday of Marinelli.