Comments on: Martz blames players for “execution” issues

By: cubear34

cubear34 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:35:35 +0000

Its been real and its been nice. You know how this ends… But it hasn’t been really nice. Good luck in your future endeavors Mike. regards, chicago

By: radrntn

radrntn — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:27:59 +0000

Well Jay, hate to say it, but if a qb can not make a screen pass, and you got concerns with that, your Bears are in a world of hurt. I mean we are talking about an NFL qb. NOt peee wee , or high school where screen passes are ran every other play, but a NFL QB.

I guess maybe Jay thinks the Bears need to stick to hand offs instead of lateral’s, and by no means ever never try a shovel pass.

By: psousa1

psousa1 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:58:19 +0000

Well Hanie did throw that screen pass pretty poorly.

By: thefirstsmilergrogan

thefirstsmilergrogan — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:42:53 +0000

this guy cracks me up….sometimes knowing (or thinking you know) more than everyone in the room isn’t that good a thing.

i see martz as a mad football scientist. if he could only get the little neutrons and electrons to do what he tells them, he could perfect that anti-gravity belt…. and isn’t that more important that the outcome of a simple football game?

and to the guy who says bulger was better than warner…. if so, it was only after warner had been left unprotected so long he had become gunshy…. which is also exactly what happened with bulger, i might add. perhaps the better idea was to design ways to protect warner don’t you think? especially with how it worked out with bulger? nope, just have to find smarter neutrons and electrons…..

By: jrmbadger

jrmbadger — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:39:04 +0000

Reminds me of this exchange:

Reporter: What are your thoughts on your team’s execution coach?

Coach John McKay (1976 Bucs Team that was 0-14): “I’m all for it!”

By: nflfootballjunkie

nflfootballjunkie — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:35:51 +0000

For all of you calling for Martz’s head, be careful what you wish for. I’m sure bears fans can remember the explosive offensive juggernaut during the Bob Avellini days. This current offense is pretty productive. That said, he should have pounded the rock in that situation.

By: iced107

iced107 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:29:08 +0000

“Martz thought Bulger > Warner.

‘Nuff said”

you do realize at that point, he was right, right?

I swear some people need to think before they type.

Theres a reason Warner got benched in NY and then take a few years to earn the starting QB spot in arizona, he didn’t just magically give it to him.

Warner was out played by Bulger,plain and simple.

By: 2ndaryinsanity

2ndaryinsanity — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:14:47 +0000

Martz is an idiot. why in the hell would he try to force Haine to execute plays as if he were Jay Cutler??? Once again, Martz isn’t utilizing his players’ talent or working around their weaknesses. Martz’s one size fits all approach is stupid and stubborn.
Even if the play wasn’t executed properly, the fact remains that he didn’t call a play that made much sense…in a short yardage situation, why didn’t he have Forte or Barber run the ball?? A running play would have had a MUCH better chance of succeeding.
Plus, Martz isn’t helping player morale or instilling confidence in Haine when he tries to place all the blame on his players and refuses to admit he called the wrong play.
No doubt in my mind…Bears need a new OC. Otherwise, they’re wasting the talent of Jay Cutler, Matt Forte, Earl Bennet, Johnny Knox, Devin Hester, etc.

By: metalhead65

metalhead65 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:09:51 +0000

sorry Mike it is you and not the players. it is you who keeps thinking he is running the greatest show on turf even though the bears play on grass. it is you who called the plays that got the bears off to a lousy start this season before Cutler and lovie told you to call what worked the second half of last season. and what do you know the bears went on a 5 game winning streak because of it. so what do you do when the guy who stood up to goes down? go back to your turf playbook that does not work with the players you have and cost the bears the game. but sure it is all the players fault.

By: pjrhc

pjrhc — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:28:19 +0000

I was surprised when Lovie hired Martz; he’s bounced around a lot, and his system is a qb killer. Seems like he’s adjusted under pressure, but not a guy folks seem to enjoy working with.

By: razsan

razsan — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:16:23 +0000

Soooooo…Hanie can’t throw a screen pass?
The Bears have more problems than they think.

By: VonClausewitz

VonClausewitz — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:36:48 +0000

Were any of you in the room when the video was reviewed? Seems like a run of the mill comment to make, and he probably had reason to make it. Regarding Cutler’s comment, he has reason to make that too. Why be surprised at comments like these? It’s a regular occurrence in any team activity for members of the team to share their views. Or did you think that dialogue of any kind never happens in a team sport? Honestly…

It seems to me there’s an agenda to portray Martz as a bad guy, because he has that stigma, so why not right? It’s a lot easier to try to reinforce a false belief than admit you might be wrong about the whole Martz situation. It’s not like you guys are journalists or something. Oh wait… My bad.

By: jimillinois

jimillinois — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:49:27 +0000

I thought everyone knew that Warner made that dude . He’s been booted everywhere since . Nuff said!

By: tommytd

tommytd — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:56:56 +0000

Take him…PLEASE!

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:56:44 +0000

Aaron Curry blew that lay up by sniffing it out on the backside and getting to the ball before the screen was setup.

It was one of two impact plays Curry made, both of them ended up being intercepted.

The call did surprise me though, because it was 2nd and 1, not 2nd and 13.

By: 4512dawg4512

4512dawg4512 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:48:21 +0000

What? Who got executed? Awesome! I love the NFL!

By: mycrackie

mycrackie — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:47:24 +0000

This guy Is a turd!! How can the coach blame his players??!! It’s his crappy play calling!! He gone !

By: Sandra Lee's Cans

Sandra Lee's Cans — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:35:16 +0000

Everything I’ve ever read about Martz indicates he’s a guy who has a hard time setting aside being impressed by his own genius long enough to understand a situation from someone else’s perspective. Hanie’s main job is to not get killed trying to keep the Bears from losing a game. Keep it simple, Martz, and design a game plan that will allow your experienced players to handle the load.

By: thetechnocrat

thetechnocrat — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:28:18 +0000

I’m pretty sure if he was a season ticket holder when Martz was the coach he’s not going to have ANY interest in hiring him.

Everywhere he goes he’s constantly criticized and has some of those games where his offensive line looks like there new to pass protection, passes too much or is just generally inept in play calling. Would he even be in the NFL right now if not for Lovie Smith?

Smart money says he stays as far away from him as possible. There is no reason for him to think he’d be a good coach. Judging by his portfolio, Khan knows all about smart money and the value of a dollar.

By: couldntthinkofaname

couldntthinkofaname — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:31:32 +0000

Martz thought Bulger > Warner.

‘Nuff said.

By: lookatthefarside

lookatthefarside — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

Khan needs to hire William Shatner.

By: 4evrnyt

4evrnyt — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:19:09 +0000

The message for the proposed buyer of the Jaguars? If you’re considering Martz….dont.

By: isphet71

isphet71 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:16:36 +0000

There’s a reason Martz wears out his welcome everywhere he goes.

By: ishallcomment

ishallcomment — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:02:26 +0000

Martz’s offense has been figured out for a while now…

the man just cannot stick to a balanced gameplan if things don’t go just right!

By: ppc50

ppc50 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:59:10 +0000

Martz has always had an ego. He is a very good offensive coordinator, if you have a good QB, RB, and a couple good receivers – like what all teams want. He obviously doesn’t use the TE. So in Jacksonville, he would need a new QB (Gabbert – not sure), RB is set, a new WR or 2, and trade Mercedes Lewis. I think that most coordinators/HCs could have succeeded with Kurt Warner – QB, Marshall Faulk – RB, Issac Bruce and Torry Holt. With the Jags it would be a “great” fit, because I like Dallas and don’t want Ryan to leave.

By: msclemons67

msclemons67 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:53:32 +0000

Martz came into Oakland with a strong running game and an untested backup QB. He faced a team that’s pretty good against the pass but not very good against the run.

So of course Martz called a pass-happy game plan. That’s what Martz does.

By: hedleykow

hedleykow — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:51:04 +0000

Martz would make a good theater coach. And the sooner the better.

By: new101101

new101101 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:50:00 +0000

Martz has an execution problem between his ears.

By: upperdecker19

upperdecker19 — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:46:54 +0000

Somewhere, John McKay is smiling.

By: ballergac

ballergac — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:44:00 +0000

Wow.. really? Football fans understand its mostly about execution but to throw ur own players under the bus?? No no no.. u keep that in house and also blame yourself also instead of possibly running a higher percentage play that the players can execute more precisely.. terrible Martz..