02.19.2009 7:06 am
In San Francisco, wild-eyed head coach Mike Singletary replaced innovative offensive coordinator Mike Martz with journeyman coach Jimmy Raye.
This topic came up during a town hall meeting with season ticket holders.
“Just watch,” Singletary said, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. “If you look…
02.17.2009 7:28 am
Are Rams officials blackballing Mike Martz from the NFL?
To listen to Mad Mike these days, you would think so. Never mind that Martz has held two other jobs after leaving St. Louis. Never mind that he has had ample opportunity…
11.17.2008 6:45 am
Maybe Milwaukee Brewers management really believed it could re-sign pitcher CC Sabathia after acquiring him during the summer.
Maybe Brewers general manager Doug Melvin really IS surprised that the New York Yankees would make an over-the-top offer for the free-agent pitcher.
Maybe folks in…
11.12.2008 8:19 am
The San Francisco 49ers had one play to beat the Arizona Cardinals in their Monday night thriller. The ball was on the 2 ½-yard line with 3 seconds left to play.
So why would 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz call an…
10.23.2008 7:22 am
Would Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren forgo retirement to coach the San Francisco 49ers next season?
Well, maybe he would. San Francisco reporters asked him if the Niners job would interest him – and Holmgren didn’t rule it out.
“Look it, this is my…
10.21.2008 7:57 am
Monday brought the end to the Mike Nolan Era in San Francisco, as 49ers owner John York finally cashiered the floundering head coach.
San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ray Ratto supported the move, but questioned the timing. Why not wait until the bye week, as…
09.22.2008 7:56 am
Finally, the Patriots may have lost their air of invincibility. Finally, the demise of quarterback Tom Brady allowed an opponent to penetrate their championship aura.
The Dolphins, of all teams, blew up Bill Belichick’s team. Miami dusted off elements of the old “single…
09.11.2008 7:44 am
Jamie Martin is back!
He’s not back with the Rams, of course, but with Mike Martz. With quarterback Alex Smith sidelined with a broken shoulder, Mad Mike gave the perpetual No. 3 quarterback a call from San Francisco.
Martin is a 49er. His…
09.08.2008 7:46 am
If the Rams can relocate their pulse – admittedly a huge “if” after their 38-3 loss at Philadelphia – they could win some games this season.
That’s because other NFC West teams stink too.
Consider the 49ers. “Mad Mike” Martz was supposed to revive…
03.03.2008 8:35 am
The 49ers aren’t fooling around in the free-agent marketplace.
At the behest of new offensive coordinator Mike Martz, the 49ers lured wide receiver Isaac Bruce back to the West Coast with a two-year, $6 million offer. With Mad Mike and Rev. Ike…