Mike Martz speaks on Alex Smith
mvn.com 6/14/2009 — Former 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz was on NFL Network. He took the opportunity to talk about Alex Smith, and how Smith did while Martz was on the 49ers staff. Niner Insider has a brief recap of Martz's comments on Smith. He said that Smith needs to bend his knees more, spread his ...

Mike Martz Says Alex Smith Has a Future in the NFL
49ersgab.com 8/26/2009 — Matt Maiocco of The Press Democrat is reporting via his Twitter page that ex-49ers head coach Mike Martz believes that Alex Smith has a future in the NFL but it’s not in San Francisco. Maiocco writes, “Just talked to Mike Martz on conference call. He said Alex Smith has a future but ...

Examiner Exclusive: Interviews with 49ers LB Patrick Willis and QB Alex Smith
examiner.com 6/11/2009 — 49ers quarterback Alex Smith takes a picture with me at a special screening of "The Taking of Pelham 123" in Milpitas.(Photo by Russell Ja)On Wednesday night, 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis and quarterback Alex Smith hosted a special scree...

Would Mike Martz be a Help to the Skins?
redskinsgab.com 7/20/2009 — When searching my memory data banks for pass plays in recent Redskin history of 35 yards or more for touchdowns I’m hard pressed to find any. Sure I remember the two bombs from Brunell to Moss against Dallas in 2005 and the 67 yarder from Campbell to Moss against the Saints last season but ...

Alex Smith has new mindset for this off-season
examiner.com 5/5/2009 — Smith feels he is mentally prepared to take on the quarterback battle.(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)As the 49ers are preparing themselves for another season full of questions, quarterback Alex Smith may be the one answering most of the questions.For the #1 o...

Could Mike Martz Help The Redskins?
nflgridirongab.com 7/20/2009 — When searching my memory data banks for pass plays in recent Redskin history of 35 yards or more for touchdowns I’m hard pressed to find any. Sure I remember the two bombs from Brunell to Moss against Dallas in 2005 and the 67 yarder from Campbell to Moss against the Saints last season but ...

OTA video: Alex Smith
boston.com 5/25/2009 — A closer look at tight end Alex Smith, acquired in a trade from Tampa Bay, from organized team activities.

Redskins need Mike Martz
blitzcorner.com 7/21/2009 — When searching my memory data banks for pass plays in recent Redskin history of 35 yards or more for touchdowns I’m hard pressed to find any.

NFL: San Francisco 49ers QB Alex Smith rebuilds his career even as he wrestles with best friend's suicide
sports.espn.go.com 6/29/2009 — David Edwards (left) and Alex Smith Photo courtesy of the Smith family David Edwards (left) and 49ers QB Alex Smith's last conversation happened a day before Edwards' death. Said Smith: "It's hard for me to not have those feelings that I was being ...

THE WORLD IS OUT TO GET MIKE MARTZ
withleather.uproxx.com 2/13/2009 — It didn’t take a Jew-hating shark to realize that defensive-minded head coach Mike Singletary would have no use for the pass-happy schema created by Offensive Genius™ Mike Martz. But Martz still hasn’t caught on with another team, most ...

San Fransico 49ers: Offense Works, Expect a Decent Season — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/13/2009
If Jimmy Raye's offense executes, the 49ers will have a decent year and may exceed expectations. The 49er defense is sturdy enough to keep the team in games and if the offense is an upgrade over incumbent Mike Martz's leadership, the 49ers could ...

10 Reasons the Oakland Raiders May Be the Most Exciting Team to Watch This Year — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/14/2009
This year things are finally looking up for the Raiders.  This year there may even be reason to watch the silver and black,  even if you aren't a fan or have a Raider on your fantasy team.  Here are my top ten reasons why the Raiders ...

2009 NFL Running Back Battles To Watch: Part 2 — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/14/2009
Welcome to part two of the 2009 NFL Running Back Battles To Watch. Yesterday we looked at a bunch of great backs including—but not limited to—the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, and the Carolina Panthers. Today we'll be looking at ...

Alex Smith: Is This the Beginning of a Lost Cause in San Francisco? — Bleacher Report - NFL 6/14/2009
The San Francisco 49ers have experienced success in the NFL many times in their history. They had the dominant franchise, which was led by Joe Montana, later on by Steve Young. The 49ers have been lucky in the past for the quarterbacks they have ...

Where Norris goes, Gore will follow — SFGate: Top Sports Stories 6/15/2009
Frank Gore wanted his fullback's attention. "Big Mo," he hollered across the 49ers' practice field Monday, as Moran Norris finished up some extracurricular drills by catching passes. Gore had been explaining his friendship with Norris to a reporter, ...