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This can be Consider a Mike Martz Mini-Manifesto. If I'm missing something please add on..
When Martz re-joined the Rams organization as offensive coordinator in 1999, the Rams began one of the most impressive turnarounds in the history of the league. Between 1998 and 1999, St. Louis went from 4-12 to 13-3 and from last place in the NFC West to Super Bowl champions. Offensively, the Rams went from 27th overall (29th in rushing and 22nd in passing) to the best offensive unit in ‘99 (fifth in rushing and first in passing). Since that season, the Rams offense, dubbed “The Greatest Show on Turf,” has reigned as one of the most successful offenses in recent history
Indicative of Martz’s coaching abilities was the dawn of QB Kurt Warner’s career, which would include two NFL MVP and one Super Bowl MVP awards. Prior to his arrival in St. Louis, Warner played in one game and had career passing tallies of 4-of-11 for 39 yards and a 47.2 rating. In ‘99, Warner emerged as one of the league’s stars as he accumulated gaudy totals of 499 attempts, 325 completions, a 65.1 completion percentage, 4,353 yards, 41 touchdowns and a 109.2 passing rating. Warner’s passer rating is the seventh-highest single-season rating for a quarterback in league history.
Overall, St. Louis has been in the top 10 in total offense during six of the past seven years, ranking first over three-straight years (1999-2001). Martz’s passing offense has not ranked below fifth in the league since 1999, and was also first from 1999-2001. In 1999 and 2001, the team’s rushing units were the fifth-best in the NFL in those respective seasons.
Since taking over the offense in 1999, Martz’s unit has ranked high in several key offensive categories. Over the past seven seasons, St. Louis is ranked first in net offensive yards-per-game (380.7), net yards-per-offensive play (7.48), scrimmage yards (rushing and gross passing)-per-game (399.1), scrimmage yards-per-combined rushing and passing attempt (8.3), 20+-yard plays (517), gross passing yards-per-game (292.0) and yards-per-pass attempt (8.01).
Martz’s offensive philosophy, focusing on his ideal that “this is a game of speed and attitude,” not only exists in passing the football, but also emphasizes the running game as a vital element to offensive production. As offensive coordinator in ’99, Martz’s rushing attack ranked second in the league with a 4.8 yards-per-rush average, and RB Marshall Faulk finished the year ranked fifth in the league with 1,381 yards and had the best yards-per-rush average (5.5). Between 1998 and 1999, the Rams went from 86.6 rushing yards-per-game average to 128.7, and rushing average of 3.5 to 4.8.
During his five full seasons (2000-2004) as the Rams head coach, Martz accumulated a record of 51-29 (.638) in the regular season and 54-33 (.621) overall. Only five coaches in NFL history have more regular season wins in their first five seasons. Prior to the 2005 season, Martz had the fourth-best regular season record among active coaches. His 24 wins during his first two seasons (2000-2001) is the third highest in NFL history, and his 43 regular season wins during his first four seasons as head coach is tied for the third highest in league history.
Please find me one of the candidates that we have spoken to that has a better track record than Martz ? Please. I mean with our current situation, if this man is not the Ideal coach than something is wrong.
Let me Elaborate even further..
In one year..With absolutely Zero Running Game..16 16 596 372 62.4 4208 7.06 60 21- That's John Kitna's stats in one year Under Martz Tutolage. Imagine that kind of production with proven running backs like Ricky and Ronnie..And when was the last time we had a QB that even came close to those numbers ? And do you honestly think the components of that offense is much greater than ours ? Now, I know for a fact we will not Hire him, but if I had my choice that's who I would hire. I would also keep Dom Capers on as my DC..By the way if Kevin Jones, was healthy I would Guaranteed he has 1000 yds rushing..
When Martz re-joined the Rams organization as offensive coordinator in 1999, the Rams began one of the most impressive turnarounds in the history of the league. Between 1998 and 1999, St. Louis went from 4-12 to 13-3 and from last place in the NFC West to Super Bowl champions. Offensively, the Rams went from 27th overall (29th in rushing and 22nd in passing) to the best offensive unit in ‘99 (fifth in rushing and first in passing). Since that season, the Rams offense, dubbed “The Greatest Show on Turf,” has reigned as one of the most successful offenses in recent history
Indicative of Martz’s coaching abilities was the dawn of QB Kurt Warner’s career, which would include two NFL MVP and one Super Bowl MVP awards. Prior to his arrival in St. Louis, Warner played in one game and had career passing tallies of 4-of-11 for 39 yards and a 47.2 rating. In ‘99, Warner emerged as one of the league’s stars as he accumulated gaudy totals of 499 attempts, 325 completions, a 65.1 completion percentage, 4,353 yards, 41 touchdowns and a 109.2 passing rating. Warner’s passer rating is the seventh-highest single-season rating for a quarterback in league history.
Overall, St. Louis has been in the top 10 in total offense during six of the past seven years, ranking first over three-straight years (1999-2001). Martz’s passing offense has not ranked below fifth in the league since 1999, and was also first from 1999-2001. In 1999 and 2001, the team’s rushing units were the fifth-best in the NFL in those respective seasons.
Since taking over the offense in 1999, Martz’s unit has ranked high in several key offensive categories. Over the past seven seasons, St. Louis is ranked first in net offensive yards-per-game (380.7), net yards-per-offensive play (7.48), scrimmage yards (rushing and gross passing)-per-game (399.1), scrimmage yards-per-combined rushing and passing attempt (8.3), 20+-yard plays (517), gross passing yards-per-game (292.0) and yards-per-pass attempt (8.01).
Martz’s offensive philosophy, focusing on his ideal that “this is a game of speed and attitude,” not only exists in passing the football, but also emphasizes the running game as a vital element to offensive production. As offensive coordinator in ’99, Martz’s rushing attack ranked second in the league with a 4.8 yards-per-rush average, and RB Marshall Faulk finished the year ranked fifth in the league with 1,381 yards and had the best yards-per-rush average (5.5). Between 1998 and 1999, the Rams went from 86.6 rushing yards-per-game average to 128.7, and rushing average of 3.5 to 4.8.
During his five full seasons (2000-2004) as the Rams head coach, Martz accumulated a record of 51-29 (.638) in the regular season and 54-33 (.621) overall. Only five coaches in NFL history have more regular season wins in their first five seasons. Prior to the 2005 season, Martz had the fourth-best regular season record among active coaches. His 24 wins during his first two seasons (2000-2001) is the third highest in NFL history, and his 43 regular season wins during his first four seasons as head coach is tied for the third highest in league history.
Please find me one of the candidates that we have spoken to that has a better track record than Martz ? Please. I mean with our current situation, if this man is not the Ideal coach than something is wrong.
Let me Elaborate even further..
In one year..With absolutely Zero Running Game..16 16 596 372 62.4 4208 7.06 60 21- That's John Kitna's stats in one year Under Martz Tutolage. Imagine that kind of production with proven running backs like Ricky and Ronnie..And when was the last time we had a QB that even came close to those numbers ? And do you honestly think the components of that offense is much greater than ours ? Now, I know for a fact we will not Hire him, but if I had my choice that's who I would hire. I would also keep Dom Capers on as my DC..By the way if Kevin Jones, was healthy I would Guaranteed he has 1000 yds rushing..
