49ers + Mike Martz + Free Agency = St. Louis Rams v 1.5

WR Isaac Bruce formally signs with Niners; joins Mike Martz

kcudah posted 3/5/2008 from www.mlive.com

Receiver Isaac Bruce formally signed his two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, four days after agreeing to continue his 14-year career with the St. Louis Rams' longtime division rival. Bruce, who trails only Jerry Rice and Tim Brown in career receiving yardage, could be the 49ers' No. 1 receiver next season under offensive coordinator Mike Martz, the longtime architect ...

What's he drink? The Mike Martz edition

themightymjd posted 3/8/2008 from sports.yahoo.com

"Liquor? Come on, look at Martz. That guy tried Jack Daniels one time in high school, spit it out in disgust, and them immediately decided that he didn't need alcohol to have a good time. Later, his dad tried to get him to do a shot on his 18th birthday, too, telling young Mike that liquor would "put hair on his chest." But Martz cried, told his father that he didn't need a hairy chest, and ..."

Rams say Holt is staying put

Football for Breakfast found this 3/9/2008 on www.stltoday.com

Rams wide receiver Torry Holt celebrates a TD reception against the 49ers last season in San Francisco. (Ben Margot/AP)

Torry Holt won't be traded

Enriquefed posted 3/9/2008 from allthingsphillysports.blogspot.com

The rumor mill is still churning with possibilities for the Eagles in their quest for a number one receiver. One of the names that has been occasionally mentioned is Torry Holt of the St. Louis Rams. I never really considered Holt an option, but the Rams have made it public that they won't trade the 10-year veteran. With Isaac Bruce leaving, the Rams are thin at wide receiver....

Rice says it's OK for Bruce to wear No. 80

ProFootballTalk.com found this 3/10/2008 on 49ers.pressdemocrat.com

Jerry Rice has given the go-ahead for Isaac Bruce to wear his No. 80 with the 49ers. The club has not issued No. 80 since Rice's final season with 49ers in 2000, though it's not officially retired. Rice, speaking on his SIRIUS NFL Radio show, "Late ...