49ers dismiss offensive coordinator Martz

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12/30/2008 - Santa Clara, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz was dismissed from the coaching staff on Tuesday, as announced by head coach Mike Singletary.

Martz, who coordinated the prolific offensive juggernaut Rams to the Super Bowl title in the 1999 campaign, was in his first year in San Francisco, which ranked 12th in the NFC in total points.

The 57-year-old was also the head coach in St. Louis from 2000-05 before becoming the offensive coordinator for Detroit the next two seasons.

"After an evaluation period I felt it was best to go in a different direction," said Singletary. "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 offensive side of the ball."

The 49ers brass overlooked Martz after Mike Nolan was let go following a 2-5 start to the season. Under Singletary, who was named permanent head coach on Sunday, San Fran won five of its final nine games to finish a respectable 7-9, good for second place in the NFC West.

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