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Article: Offensive coordinator Martz fired by Lions
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- SouthtownStar (Chicago, IL)
- Article date:
- January 3, 2008
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The Detroit Lions reportedly fired Mike Martz on Wednesday, ending
his fractious two years as the team's offensive coordinator.
Martz will be replaced by Jim Colletto, who will retain his position
as offensive line coach while calling plays. Receivers coach Kippy
Brown will serve as co-coordinator, the Detroit Free Press, Booth
Newspapers and ESPN.com reported.
A message seeking comment was left Wednesday with Martz's agent, Bob
LaMonte.
Martz confirmed his firing to the Free Press.
"We fell short of what we wanted to do offensively, and I regret
that," he told the newspaper.
The Lions were 7-9 this season after a 6-2 start.
During two losing seasons in Detroit, Martz was unable ...