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There's no denying that Mike Martz can draw up the plays to put points on the board (they scored 25 or more points six times this year). He just has to have the right players to execute said plays. And...
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Lions Dump Martz, Millen’s Reign Of Error Continues
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
Wednesday’s sacking of Detroit offensive coordinator Mike Martz might well rid the previously pass-happy Lions of a certain amount of “mental stress”, but the Free Press’ Michael Rosenberg would still ask GM Matt Millen (above), “Why is everybody in this organization supposed to be accountable except you?”
Martz failed in Detroit. He spoke glowingly of Jon Kitna but never coaxed a Pro Bowl performance out of him. He crowed about the upgraded offensive line but did not trust it with a running game. He ...
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lionsfansonline.com 1/2/2008 — Today, as expected and in a move that will surprise no one, the Detroit Lions fired Offensive Coordinator Mike Martz. The move has been rumored for over a week now. Something had to be done about the struggling offensive unit. As is customary, the head rolling began at the top.
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MICHAEL ROSENBERG: Everyone held accountable except for Millen
freep.com 1/2/2008 — January 2, 2008 By MICHAEL ROSENBERG FREE PRESS COLUMNIST In the wake of Mike Martz's firing, there is one question about the Lions that needs to be asked, and one man who can answer it. The man is Matt Millen. The question is this: Why is everybody ...
Report: Lions fire Martz; Colleto in —
FOXSports.com News for NFL 1/2/2008
The Detroit Lions reportedly fired Mike Martz on Wednesday, ending his fractious two years as the team's offensive coordinator.
Martz will be replaced by Jim Colletto, who will retain his position as offensive line coach while calling plays. ...
Reports: Lions fire coordinator Martz (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 1/2/2008
The Detroit Lions reportedly fired Mike Martz on Wednesday, ending his fractious two years as the team's offensive coordinator. Martz will be replaced by Jim Colletto, who will retain his position as offensive line coach while calling plays. Receivers ...
