By: Kevin Anderson
Why is it so difficult to grasp what the Bears organization is doing with their empty offensive and defensive coordinator openings?
I mean, this is the Bears. I shouldn’t be surprised by the lack of action to fill these two positions, but for some reason, I can’t put my finger on it.
The last three weeks we have heard six names come and go for the next Bears O.C. The first was Mike Martz, who was immediately dismissed as a potential candidate.
Now he’s the front runner?
The Chicago Tribune reported that Martz flew to Nashville to meet with Bears QB Jay Cutler to pitch his credentials for the position.
I’m not a big fan of Cutler having any say in who should be hired for the position, but I’ll take into account the Bears have a history of making poor choices in this area, so I’ll give Cutler the benefit of the doubt.
I don’t get how the Bears are working this though.
Why Martz?
He has history with Lovie Smith. Why is that a plus?
It’s not. He has been a head coach, an offensive coordinator for two teams who fired him (one being Rod Marinelli, while he was head coach of the Detroit Lions) and has been out of the league for a year.
Martz loves throwing the ball. The Bears love running the ball. How is this going to improve the offense?
Cutler shouldn’t mind this choice. He can gun the ball 100 yards down field and put it in position for his receiver to make the catch. What receiver do the Bears have to do that though?
I’m not knocking the Bears WR at all. They should great improvement. Teams need a balanced offense. Run the ball down the defense’s throats and pass the ball when they give you the opportunity.
I can’t blame Martz for taking this position though. He’s the only predictable choice.
Just like the offense he will bring to Chicago.
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