San Francisco hopes Martz is the answer, probably not
May 2, 2008 by James Edwards
Filed under Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers
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Mike Martz came to the 49ers from my Detroit Lions. Hope you like him out there, because we were pretty disgusted with him in Detroit.
You know, he can be the most brilliant coach that ever lived, but if your offense ain’t working, then bring me a dumber coach.
Most of the time the Lions hardly even called plays for their running backs. Now Mike Martz says he will get Frank Gore 20 carries a game. right.
Most of the time our offensive line was back on their heels pass blocking as the defense knew the Lions would pass and could not wait to put Jon Kitna on his butt. Now Mike Martz seems to have Alex Smith all convinced that he is the answer to every defense. right.
Alex Smith better get used to this with Mike Martz calling the offensive shots. How appropriate a Lion is tackling him
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Then, of course, are the rumors of Martz wanting to take over the head coaching duties from Mike Nolan. The same rumors persisted with Coach Rod Marinelli in Detroit.
Again, that success will largely revolve around the offense led by Martz and Smith, assuming Smith recovers and wins the battle with journeyman backup Shaun Hill. Martz is the most brilliant offensive mind the 49ers have had since Bill Walsh was in charge. Unfortunately, his brilliance has evolved into a mad scientist reputation, fed by what happened in Detroit the past two years and by the whispers that all he wants is to become a head coach again, even if that means taking over from long-time friend Nolan.
Maybe the worst criticism of all is that Mike Martz’s offense just does not work anymore. Linebackers are faster. Teams bump more. The run is never established.
Good Luck Mike and San Francisco.
NFL Football special comment Frank Gore is a tremendous running back that belongs in a run first system.
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