GM Jerry Angelo and OC Mike Martz out in CHI (1 Viewer)

[SacramentoBob]

Ticker on ESPN. Said Angelo was fired, but Martz "won't be back". Not sure what that means. Shame, seems like Cutler was turning the corner this year.

 

[Donnybrook]

The funniest part of the firing is the new GM will not be able to fire Smith. From Profootballtalk.com

Bears President & CEO Ted Phillips said at his press conference today that he expects to bring in a General Manager who can build a roster as good as the one that's been built in Green Bay.

"There's a lot of factors involved," Phillips said. "Ultimately, we look at our division and we say, 'We need to close that talent gap.' And that's what we need to do and I think the way to do that right now is a fresh start and a new look at our team."

Phillips said the new G.M. will have wide leeway to shape the direction of the Bears, but he would not have the authority to fire head coach Lovie Smith.

"The one restriction that will be placed on any candidate will be that Lovie Smith is our head coach for 2012," Phillips said.

Phillips also said a G.M. candidate who doesn't think highly of quarterback Jay Cutler would be the wrong fit for this job.

 

[Steed]

Prime landing spot for Bill polian

 

[Whoosah]

Prime landing spot for Bill polian

As a bear's fan, I would love to see Reggie McKenzie of the Packers to be our next GM.

 

[gigantor]

another OC for Cutler

 

[Childress]

Did Martz make Forte the PPR beast he is? Is this making his future any less bright?

 

[twistd]

Ticker on ESPN. Said Angelo was fired, but Martz "won't be back". Not sure what that means. Shame, seems like Cutler was turning the corner this year.

I've heard similar complaints from Bear fans. What I would like to point out is that I think the success the Bears offense was having mid-season was much more attributable to Cutler than Martz. I think that if a new coordinator caters the system to Cutler's strengths, he won't miss Martz at all. Martz was trying to force Cutler in to a system that really didn't fit his skills, and certainly didn't fit the Bears personnel.

 

[Whoosah]

Did Martz make Forte the PPR beast he is? Is this making his future any less bright?

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe Matt Forte's stellar rookie year was NOT cuz of Martz (since he wasn't there yet).No matter what the offensive scheme, Forte is going to be a stud if he signs long term.

 

[Kitrick Taylor]

The funniest part of the firing is the new GM will not be able to fire Smith. From Profootballtalk.com

Bears President & CEO Ted Phillips said at his press conference today that he expects to bring in a General Manager who can build a roster as good as the one that's been built in Green Bay.

"There's a lot of factors involved," Phillips said. "Ultimately, we look at our division and we say, 'We need to close that talent gap.' And that's what we need to do and I think the way to do that right now is a fresh start and a new look at our team."

Phillips said the new G.M. will have wide leeway to shape the direction of the Bears, but he would not have the authority to fire head coach Lovie Smith.

"The one restriction that will be placed on any candidate will be that Lovie Smith is our head coach for 2012," Phillips said.

Phillips also said a G.M. candidate who doesn't think highly of quarterback Jay Cutler would be the wrong fit for this job.

Ted Phillips is a moron. Way to hamstring your yet to be named GM with a coach and a QB that he may or may not want. This is too easy to predict...

Bears hire new OC.

Cutler and offense struggle to pick up new system in 2012, leading to a 6-10 season.

New GM fires Lovie and entire staff after 2012 season.

Cutler and offense struggle in 2013 while trying to pick up yet another system.

 

[DoubleG]

Ticker on ESPN. Said Angelo was fired, but Martz "won't be back". Not sure what that means. Shame, seems like Cutler was turning the corner this year.

I've heard similar complaints from Bear fans. What I would like to point out is that I think the success the Bears offense was having mid-season was much more attributable to Cutler than Martz. I think that if a new coordinator caters the system to Cutler's strengths, he won't miss Martz at all. Martz was trying to force Cutler in to a system that really didn't fit his skills, and certainly didn't fit the Bears personnel.

Cutler's "turning the corner" had little to do with Martz's system and more to do with Cutler maturing as a QB. While it's true that Cutler will have to learn a new system (and some have hinted that Tice might simply "move up" to OC), whatever system he learns will be more "Cutler-friendly" than the Martz system. Martz's system in many ways was a horrible fit for the Bears.

Cutler excels at throwing on the move - Martz system stressed 7 step drops and pocket passing.

The Bears O-line was decent at run blocking (they have made K. Bell look like an RB1 the last few weeks) - Martz system had them pass blocking for 50+ attempts per game early last season and earlier this season.

Martz system calls for decent-sized WRs who run precision routes. Knox and Hester are anything but - and Roy Williams is old, slow and has bad hands.

As I said, while it's true that the offense will change, yet again - the change will be to a system (if the OC has half a brain and half the ego of Martz) that will be much better suited to their respective strengths and much less expose their weaknesses. In other words, the new OC will do exactly what a coach is supposed to do - that is, put his players in the best position to succeed - not try to force an antiquated offensive system on them that is a poor fit.

 

[Sarnoff]

https://twitter.com/#!/JasonLaCanfora/status/159028078805389312

@JasonLaCanfora Jason La Canfora

Longtime coordinator and former head coach Mike Martz is retiring from coaching, he informed me today. Won SB with Rams #insideslant

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Mike Martz on retirement: "It's time."

By Sean Jensen on January 16, 2012 3:47 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Former Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz has decided to retire from coaching.

"It's time," he told the Sun-Times.

Martz didn't elaborate on his decision. But he'll turn 61 in May, and he's had a full career, one that started at Bullard High School in Fresno, CA in 1973. He transitioned to college football, working his way up the ranks, before joining the Los Angeles Rams as the quarterbacks coach in 1992. He was named offensive coordinator in 1999, leading the famed "Greatest Show on Turf" that set several NFL records en route to a victory in Super Bowl XXXIV.

He was named head coach of the Rams in 2000, after **** Vermeil retired, and he led the Rams back to the Super Bowl. But, after a 14-2 season, the Rams were defeated by the New England Patriots, 20-17, in Super Bowl XXXVI.

He was fired in 2005, then became the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions. He also had a run with the San Francisco 49ers before joining the Bears for the 2010 season.

The NFL Network first reported Martz's decision to retire.