*vc-diff*.diff

diff --git a/mc2/controllers/docker/models.py b/mc2/controllers/docker/models.py
index a4bdb36..a4a84e7 100644
--- a/mc2/controllers/docker/models.py
+++ b/mc2/controllers/docker/models.py
@@ -80,6 +80,13 @@ class DockerController(Controller):
             }
         })
 
+        # Some sensible backoff parameters
+        app_data.update({
+            "backoffFactor": 1.5,
+            "backoffSeconds": 2,
+            "maxLaunchDelaySeconds": 3600,
+        })
+
         if self.marathon_health_check_path:
             app_data.update({
                 "ports": [0],