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Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 06/25/2009
PAUL SAKUMA Associated Press file, 2009 Alex Smith, above, has made significant strides after struggling with shoulder problems for nearly two years. He seeks to regain the 49ers' starting quarterback job. SANTA CLARA – Alex Smith spent January, February and March asking himself the same question: "Is my arm ever going to feel the way it used to?" The answer, he can say with confidence...
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Niners Nation (Free subscription) | 06/24/2009
Ask, and ye shall receive, schlecko... This is an idea straight from the Story Ideas Open Thread , one that I really enjoyed, and decided to turn into a front-page story. This, as the title insists, is a cathartic release of tension over the first half of the 2008 San Francisco 49ers season. More specifically, this is for you, the Niners Nation, to get your frustration out about this man, J.T. O'Sullivan...
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CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 06/23/2009
The San Francisco Chronicle reports former 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz recently criticized TE Vernon Davis on the NFL Network. Martz said Davis was the best in-line blocking TE in the NFL and he's probably the second best pass protector on the 49ers next to Joe Staley. But Martz also indicated, according to the report, that Davis is nothing special as a receiver, probably because he often...
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Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 06/23/2009
Man, is it slow out there....There's nothing like a day job where the downtime coincides with the league's downtime.So. Damn. Bored. I'll start a special summer program tomorrow (can you stand the wait? try your best). In the meantime, howsabout a few links to get you through until lunch? Steven Jackson is stronger Yeah, the man who will be at the center of the Rams offense has bulked up during the...
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Rams Gab (Free subscription) | 06/16/2009
I hate to run this picture with this story, but this was the defining moment in Trent Green’s Rams career. In 1999, Trent Green was acquired from the Washington Redskins to be the perfect trigger man for new offensive coordinator Mike Martz’s offense. Green grew up in St. Louis, attending Vianney High and was going to quarterback [...]
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Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 06/13/2009
More photos » by Doug Mills - AP FILE - In this file photo taken Feb. 3, 2002, New England Patriots' kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) celebrates with teammate Ken Walter, back, after kicking a game-winning 48-yard field goal to beat the St. Louis Rams 20-17 in Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Rams' Dre' Bly is at left. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File) Browse more photos »...
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San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Frank Gore's goal - "to be the best player on the field" - might be more attainable under Jimmy Raye's offense than it was under Mike Martz's. The 49ers' running back implied as much Wednesday after practice. "With Martz, we were more finesse, throw the ball...
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Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
BILL HABER Associated Press file, 2008 Former 49ers head coach Mike Nolan, right, and offensive coordinator Mike Martz prohibited players from taking chances. The new regime, however, allows the team to be aggressive. SANTA CLARA – Speaking the other day about former Rams teammate Dre' Bly, 49ers wide receiver Isaac Bruce used a word seldom heard around team headquarters in recent years. "He's...
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Fox News (Free subscription) | 04/02/2009
Mike Martz's air show is gone. Mike Singletary wants a smashmouth offense. But On the Clock says SF may look to the skies.
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Phinphanatic.com (Free subscription) | 03/14/2009
The St. Louis Rams have released veteran Torry Holt. Holt was part of the “Greatest Show on Turf” under the Mike Martz offense with Issaac Bruce and Kurt Warner. Since Warner and Martz left that show has been rather drab. After failing to reach a trade with the WR, the Rams decided it was best [...]
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Turf Show Times (Free subscription) | 03/01/2009
It has been confirmed through multiple reliable sources today that the 49ers continue to pursue a contract with Cardinals free-agent quarterback Kurt Warner. Kurt Warner: official quarterback of the NFC West. This would be a big deal if SF pulled it off. If only Mike Martz were still there.
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The FanHouse - NFL (Free subscription) | 02/13/2009
by Adam Gretz Filed under: 49ers , Lions , Rams , NFL Coaching Just two days after the San Francisco 49ers season ended, the team decided to part ways with offensive coordinator Mike Martz after one year on the job. Originally, there was some confusion as to why he was let go. Was it because of a clash of personalities and philosophies between him and new head coach Mike Singletary ? Or was it because...
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Niners Nation (Free subscription) | 02/12/2009
On Monday , I reviewed the Niners' overall season stats for the team as a whole. Today, in Part 2 of my season review, I'm going to focus on the offensive side of the ball. As I'm sure some of you have noticed, I was never a big Mike Martz fan, whether it was when he was the head coach for STL or during his tenure as 49er OC. Although I've articulated my Martz-related opinions in other Niners Nation...
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Niners Nation (Free subscription) | 02/10/2009
At the beginning of 2008 training camp I threw together a post about how Mike Martz had never had particularly good tight ends . I figured Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker would give Martz some great tools with which to work. So much for that idea. The "talented" 49ers tight ends finished the season with a combined 43 receptions, 547 yards and 3 touchdowns (between 2+ guys since Bajema isn't...
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