January 3rd, 2008 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Jon Kitna is doing what he normally does – speaking his mind. The starting Lions QB is coming out and defending former offensive coordinator Mike Martz, who was fired on Wednesday from the team. “I wish it would have been different, but at the end of the day, these are decisions coaches and management need [...]
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Martz Fired as Lions Offensive Coordinator
In an expected move, the Lions have fired offensive coordinator Mike Martz. According to ESPN.com, the team has replaced Martz with offensive line coach Jim Colleto and wide out coach Kippy Brown. Colleto will be named offensive coordinator and remain the line coach, while Brown is being promoted to assistant head coach and passing game [...]
Lions End Season With 34-13 Loss to Packers
The Lions season came to an end with a 34-13 loss to the Packers at Lambeau Field. Detroit, after starting the season 6-2, struggled in the second half of the season, posting a 1-7 record to finish the year with a 7-9 record. The loss also extended the Lions’ losing streak in Green Bay, where [...]
Martz Set to Get Axed as Lions Offensive Coordinator
I didn’t see this coming myself – as the Lions have one of the better offenses in the National Football League, despite their recent freefall – but according to ESPN, the team will fire offensive coordinator Mike Martz after Sunday’s finale against Green Bay and will replace him with Kippy Brown, the team’s receivers coach. [...]
Martz Expects Jones To Return Early
Lions offensive coordinator Mike Martz expects running back Kevin Jones to be ready to play in the team’s September 9th regular season opener. Martz said Jones is making good progress and is anxious to have him back on the sidelines. Jones injured his left foot in December and has been on the physically unable to [...]
