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The NFC West is in a state of flux.
Cards looking for new coordinators; advantage 49ers?
Cards looking for new coordinators; advantage 49ers?
mvn.com — Just a quick note on the Arizona Cardinals. After almost winning the Super Bowl, you would think... the Cardinals would be taking steps forward in increasing their chances of returning and winning the whole thing? Well, that actually may not be the case. In about 24 hours time, the Cardinals have ... (more) Cards looking for new coordinators; advantage 49ers?
Pendergast won't return to Cardinals
azcentral.com — Five days after their defeat in Super Bowl XLIII, the Cardinals find themselves in need of not... only a new offensive coordinator but a defensive coordinator as well. Clancy Pendergast, the team's defensive coordinator since he was hired on Jan. 15, ... (more) Pendergast won't return to Cardinals
Cardinals fire QB coach Rutledge
azcentral.com — The Cardinals' offensive staff could undergo a major shuffling in the next few weeks as coaches depart... and others take on new assignments. Quarterbacks coach Jeff Rutledge has been fired, according to sources. The Cardinals already are looking for an ... (more) Cardinals fire QB coach Rutledge
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Cardinals Considering Martz?
The National Football Post » Hot News and Rumors — Cardinals Considering Martz? From Matt Maiocco of The San Francisco Press Democrat : There are rumblings two recent 49ers discards could be hired to those top roles with the Cardinals. File this one in the rumor category . . . but I’ve heard that the Cardinals called the 49ers on Friday to ask for the cell number of Mike Martz, whom Singletary fired two days after the season. I have not been able to confirm this happened, so take it for what it’s worth. ...

Martz to run Cardinals’ offense in 2009?
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog — Could the NFC Champions considering hiring the “Mad Scientist” to run their offense in 2009? File this one in the rumor category . . . but I’ve heard that the Cardinals called the 49ers on Friday to ask for the cell number of Mike Martz, whom Singletary fired two days after the season. I have not been able to confirm this happened, so take it for what it’s worth. So might Whisenhunt seriously consider Martz as the man to take over the offense? Might that help convince Kurt Warner to go ahead and sign a two-year ...

Rumor: Mike Martz as Cardinals offensive coordinator?
San Francisco 49ers Examiner — ... . But actually, they actually might have upgraded at least on offense. Rumors are floating that the Cardinals have contacted the 49ers about potentially reaching former offensive coordinator Mike Martz . Martz was the offensive coordinator for the 49ers this past season, but was fired two days after the end of the season due to differences in philosophy with newly hired head coach Mike Singletary. With Martz without a job, a return to the NFC West would make sense for the mad scientist. Martz saw his best success in St. Louis from 1999-2005, when he created The Greatest Show ...

Word on the Street: Cardinals Asked for Mike Martz's Phone Number
FanHouse — ... fired Martz two days after the season and I figured he'd just take some time off after wholly unimpressive performances with the 49ers and the Lions. The word on the street suggests otherwise. Of course, the Santa Rosa Press Democrats' Matt Maiocco makes it clear that it's just a rumor so we should "take it for what it's worth." Consider it done, Matt. ...

Cardinals to reunite Kurt Warner and Mike Martz in Arizona?
tonyblogs.net - Sports news, humor, videos and prognostications. — This is only a rumor, according to Matt Maiocco of the San Francisco Press Democrat, but he's heard that the Cardinals have contacted the 49ers seeking permission to speak to Mike Martz, the former offensive coordinator fired by Mike Singletary two days after the season ended. ...

CARDS EYEING MARTZ?
ProFootballTalk.com — We’ll file this one under “N” for “no f–king way.”  But it’s nevertheless worth a mention. Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat writes that he’s heard a rumor that the Cardinals have called the 49ers in search of Mike Martz’s cell phone number . Presumably, the Cardinals would want to contact Martz in order to explore his interest in becoming the team’s next offensive coordinator.“I have not been able to confirm this happened, so take it for what it’s worth,” Maiocco writes. Though intriguing, we see three problems with this possibility. First, the Cardinals wouldn’t ...

Golden Nuggets: More of the same
Niners Nation — ... The Cardinals could possibly be looking at two ex-49er coaches to fill their vacancies at OC and DC. (PressDemocrat.com) ...

The Monday Love Fest
The Love of Sports — ... at MSG and a big win over the Boston Celtics a couple nights back. Even with Andrew Bynum out of the lineup, the Lakers have continued winning and still look like serious title contenders. Don’t feel too bad for the Cavs though; they’re still a little short-handed and you can’t win them all. Our guess is that LeBron won’t let them lose too many more. Spreading the Love Are the Cardinals courting Mike Martz? [Matt Maiocco, Press Democrat] In Defens’e of Amar’e Stoudemire. [Matt ...

Around the NFC West: Don't lose that number
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog — ... Matt Maiocco of the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat wonders if the Cardinals might have interest in former 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz. Maiocco: "File this one in the rumor category ... but I've heard that the Cardinals called the 49ers on Friday to ask for the cell number of Mike Martz, whom [Mike] Singletary fired two days after the season. I have not been able to confirm this happened, so take it for what it's worth." I'd be surprised if an offensive-minded head coach such as Ken Whisenhunt handed over control to a coach with another philosophy ...

Martz to Cardinals? Some might think so
Fanster.com — ... Maiocco writes that he heard Cardinals’ brass called the 49ers on Friday to get a cell phone number for Martz, who was fired by San Francisco just days after the end of the season. The Cardinals’ O.C. job became available Friday when Todd Haley became the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs. ...

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