Article: Martz fired as offensive coordinator

SANTA CLARA -- In what has become an annual ritual, the 49ers are on the lookout for another offensive coordinator.

The team dismissed Mike Martz on Tuesday, sending the 49ers toward a seventh play-caller in seven seasons.

Coach Mike Singletary, responding to increasing speculation about Martz's firing, announced the move in an e-mail sent by the team's media relations department.

"After an evaluation period I felt it was best to go in a different direction," Singletary said. "This was not an easy decision because I appreciate Mike Martz, and I enjoyed working with him.

"He is a true professional, and I wish him the best in the future. I do recognize the need for a long-term solution on the ...

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