Lions coach and former Bucs assistant Rod Marinelli is one of six names Justin Pawlowski tabs as possible replacements for Monte Kiffin.

So you’re wondering what are the Bucs options at defensive coordinator after Monte Kiffin leaves town for the University of Tennessee?

Here’s an early take on the Bucs’ next move. Justin Pawlowski, host of The Blitz on WDAE-AM 620, looks at six candidates to replace Monte as Bucs defensive coordinator, when the legend likely leaves Tampa after the season.  

It’s no surprise that Rod Marinelli makes Pawlowski’s list of possible replacements.

Joe would not look to Marinelli. Regardless of the respect he has in Tampa, Marinelli’s Lions are not playing hard for him. And that’s a very troubling sign.

Not everyone is cut out to be a head coach, and that’s OK. But maybe Marinelli isn’t cut out to be a leader. The guy has never been a coordinator in the NFL, and Joe’s research is not showing Marinelli was ever a head coach or a coordinator in the college ranks.

Joe would prefer the Bucs land a proven boss to replace Monte, expecially considering Jon Gruden is almost completely disconnected from the defensive side of the ball.