Maxx Crosby Excited to be, "Pushed" by Rod Marinelli

Rod Marinelli is one of the finest human beings you will ever meet, and a great coach pushing Maxx Crosby to get even better.

Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby is motivated to have Rod Marinelli as his new defensive line coach.

Crosby, who is entering his second season in the NFL, surpassed expectations as a rookie a year ago. The fourth-round selection recorded 10 sacks and is looking to the start of the next season to improve his performance.

"He keeps it real, and he pushes me every day," Crosby said of Marinelli. "That's one thing I want, just 'cause I had one good year, I don't want a coach to tap my ass and be nice, overdue everything ... I don't want that, that's not my personality and he's pushing us to new limits."

Crosby is one of the returning players looking to improve on every phase of the game, pass-rushing, stopping the run, and being more of a playmaker.

"I feel like I can dominate every single game, that's my goal and that's what I plan on doing," Crosby said of his second season. "That it wasn't a fluke rookie year, I want to prove to everybody that I'm going to be here for a long time."

One of the things Marinelli has asked his defensive line to do is bring the effort. He wants his players to sprint to the ball every time; he wants his players to get off the ball and react.

Crosby and the rest of the young pass rushers improved the Raiders from 13 to 32 sacks a year ago. This year, the defensive line looks more dynamic, and players appear ready to hit the field and beat the hell out of people.

"I love the way he coaches; I can't wait for the season to get here, he's making us better every day," Crosby added.

The Raiders brought in offseason help up front with players like Carl Nassib and Maliek Collins, guys who love to play football. These players can indeed rush the quarterback and help the young players mature under the coaching of Marinelli.

A much improved defensive line is heading to the start of the 2020 season with high hopes and expectations under Marinelli. Players like Crosby are buying into his coaching scheme in hopes of helping the Raiders win this season.

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