Detroit Lions Preview: Thank God Mike Martz Is Gone

Before I get into the 2008 Detroit Lions, I need to go on a little rant that’s vaguely Detroit-Lions related. Mike Martz is not a great offensive coordinator. He’s not an innovative offensive mind. He’s not the offensive Bill Belichick. He’s not even a good offensive coordinator. He’s a terrible offensive coordinator. Martz believes that he knows football—offensive football specifically—better than everyone else. His ego-driven talent evaluations and especially ego-driven game planning and play calling are similar to what you or I would put together while running a Madden 2008 franchise. Only we'd probably run the ball a few times... In order for Mike Martz’s offensive system to succeed, he needs all of the following: 1)    A quarterback with a tremendous arm, absolutely no conscience, and a ton of durability. 2)    A running back who is equally as good at pass catching and pass blocking and can make ... (link)