If anybody knows what the Chicago Bears have been through over the years on the offensive side of the ball, it would be Mike Martz. The former St. Louis Rams head coach was the offensive coordinator for the organization in 2010 and 2011, helping them reach an NFC championship and elevating Jay Cutler to MVP conversations. Unfortunately, his controversial style turned many against him, and he was eventually fired. Since then, the organization has struggled to find somebody who can fix their constant woes on that side of the ball. Martz believes that the search is over.
Chicago made headlines on Monday when it reached an agreement with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to become its new head coach. Martz, who worked with that organization for two years, has kept tabs on them. From his perspective, the Bears are getting somebody truly special. There aren’t many minds like Johnson in the NFL. We’re talking generational coaching talent. He explained on 670 The Score why marrying him with Caleb Williams is a huge win for the organization.
Mike Martz understands what Johnson is walking into.
He, too, was a hotshot offensive coordinator at one point. He elevated the St. Louis Rams to the most dynamic offense in league history and won a Super Bowl in 1999, which led to his promotion to head coach. The team made the playoffs in three of the next four seasons and had a top-10 offense almost every year. He came close to winning a second Super Bowl in 2001. Unfortunately, Tom Brady ruined it. From there, a defensive collapse in 2005 saw him get fired. Many still wonder if that was the right decision since St. Louis failed to reach the playoffs again until 2017.
This is what the Bears could be in line for. Johnson should give their offense a massive jolt. Provided they keep the cupboard stocked with talent, they should be a productive unit every year. If he can maintain stability on the defensive side as well, this team will win games. Mike Martz has no doubt Johnson is capable of that. It remains to be seen what kind of leader the 38-year-old is. The old coach doesn’t seem worried. He expects things will work out exactly as hoped.
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I remember Mike Martz. The first thing he did was talk the Bears into dumping Greg Olsen. The second thing he did was talk the Bears into signing the corpse of Orlando Pace. The third thing he did was bring in the husk of Brandon Manumaleuna. And the fourth thing he did was demand that Jay Cutler pass from a 5 step drop. This last decision was really interesting, because the Bear OL couldn’t block anyone ( surprise) and Cutler was already prone to taking too many sacks… So, when Martz says that grass is green, I go out and… Read more »
That is one fat ugly faced meathead. Get me TE Olsen.
RoosterRider is now jealous of a Mike Martz comeback but now feels empowered since his Dumpster is back in power. All three of them have no redeeming value as fans, coaches, or human beings.
George hired my man, Ben Johnson, as HC. Poles was just a cover or front for the hiring so the inept could stay around for another year.
Fake Dr sally….er also known as my bitch sally….the original wannabe a big man but is a pussy
Mike Martz, the original male Hyena leader.