49ers Hire Martz To Be New O-Coordinator
8th January, 2008 - 9:48 pm
AP - The 49ers hired Mike Martz as their offensive coordinator Tuesday, landing one of the NFL's top offensive minds to fix a unit that floundered last season.

Martz tormented the 49ers for six years during his greatest success with their NFC West rival Rams, but was fired by the Lions last week after two seasons as offensive coordinator.

He replaces Jim Hostler, who also was fired last week after the 49ers matched a franchise low and finished last in the NFL with 219 points. San Francisco's offense was derided as bland and conservative -- something that shouldn't be a problem with Martz on board. [READ]

Related Links

Today's Wiretap

San Francisco January 2008 Wiretap Archives

Get your San Francisco Tickets from RealGMtix Get San Francisco Tickets

More Headlines

Cardinals Sign Joey Porter To Three-Year Deal

Redskins Culture Has Changed Dramatically Since Shanahan's Arrival

Chargers Express Strongest Interest In Vasher

Henne Would Welcome Owens Or Marshall

Posluszny Interns With Finance Firm


RealGM Search
Search:
All content © 2000-2010 RealGM, L.L.C. All rights reserved..
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Opportunities | About Us | Site Map | Contact RealGM