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12-30-2008, 05:15 PM
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Martz fired
Martz dismissed as 49ers offensive coordinator
NFL.com Wire Reports
Martz was let go Tuesday by Mike Singletary, who was made the permanent coach of the team Sunday night after going 5-4 as the interim coach. Upon taking over, Singletary benched J.T. O'Sullivan, Martz's chosen quarterback, and installed Shaun Hill at the position. "After an evaluation period I felt it was best to go in a different direction," Singletary said in a statement. "This was not an easy decision because I appreciate Mike Martz, and I enjoyed working with him. He is a true professional, and I wish him the best in the future. I do recognize the need for a long term solution on the offensive side of the ball." The 57-year-old Martz coached the Rams from 2000-05, taking a medical leave of absence after five games in his final season because of heart problems. He coached the Rams to the 2002 Super Bowl and was the offensive coordinator of the St. Louis team that won the 2000 title with "The Greatest Show On Turf." Before joining the 49ers, Martz was offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions in 2006-07. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press |
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