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49ers dismiss Martz as offensive coordinator
sports.espn.go.com - 12/31/2008
49ers dismiss Martz as offensive coordinator
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Former St. Louis coach Mike Martz has been fired as San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator.
blogs.nfl.com - 12/30/2008
Martz looking for work again
— blogs.nfl.com — San Francisco brought back head coach Mike Singletary but it decided today not to retain offensive coordinator... Mike Martz , a league source said. (more) Martz looking for work again

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sacbee.com - 1/2/2009
49ers aiming for continuity
— sacbee.com — Ted Tollner might not see it this way, but the decision to allow the incoming offensive coordinator... to pick his own quarterbacks coach is a wise one. The move was done with continuity in mind. That is, the incoming OC brings an apprentice with him. ... (more) 49ers aiming for continuity

Comments vote down Mining the Gold Rush found this 1/2/2009found this
sfgate.com - 12/30/2008
Martz still with 49ers, for now
— sfgate.com — Mike Martz was left twisting in the wind a day after the 49ers finished the season with... a 27-24 win over Washington. There were reports he'll soon be fired by Singletary but also sentiment for him staying on in his role, despite clashes in style and ... (more) Martz still with 49ers, for now

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The Stankoniforous Files:  Dismissed, be wise and just walk away

The Big Picture:  Bring back Norv!

JoeSportsFan.com:  The Morning Tailgate

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Dismissed, be wise and just walk away
The Stankoniforous Files — ... New 49ers head coach Mike Singletary has relieved Mike Martz of his job as offensive coordinator.  Martz, you saw the post-game interview right?  Don't get out of pocket with Coach Singletary or he might hurt your slim behind.  > Mike, you'll get another job because you were the mastermind of the Greatest Show on Turf.  All you need is two top notch wideouts, a good slot guy, a laser point quarterback, and a hybrid half back/receiver.  No tall order, right?  > Mike Martz, you are dismissed! > ...

Bring back Norv!
The Big Picture — ... ...Or he'll head back to the Niners as the offensive coordinator because Mike Martz was informed of his annual firing Tuesday! THAT WOULD BE AWESOME! ...

The Morning Tailgate
JoeSportsFan.com — ... 2010 - After another lackluster season, the San Francisco 49ers dismiss their 9th offensive coordinator in as many years.  Thanks a lot, Shaun Hill. ###MORE### ...

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