Martz Denies Bears Rumors

According to Mike Martz, there will be no "Greatest Show On Turf" at Soldier Field. With the Bears mired in a three-game losing streak (and losers in five of their last six games), rumors have swirled that both head coach Lovie Smith and GM Jerry Angelo are on the way out, rumors the team has denied. Another rumor has offensive coach Martz coming to town, pushing out Ron Turner. Martz was the architect behind the '99 Super Bowl Champion St. Louis Rams' explosive offense and the chance to work with Cutler would seem irresistible for Bears fans. Or not, as some fans might also remember Martz as the offensive coordinator who more recently struggled mightily in Detroit.

Either way, Martz says it's not happening. According to the Trib, Martz told the Sporting News he had no idea what in the blue hell was going on.

"This if the first I've heard of that," Martz told the Sporting News. "I just walked into the office and sat down. You could knock me over with a feather right now. No. No. They have an offensive coordinator right now. And he's a good one.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let's cut this down. This angers me. There is no source. There isn't a source. Somebody is making this crap up."

Besides, if ESPN is to be believed, Martz has his eyes on a bigger prize: head coach of the Bills. It seems the three big free agent coaching names out there - Bill Cowher, Mike Shanahan, and Jon Gruden - have all given the Bills a thumbs down, meaning Martz - with his experience - may actually have a shot at the gig. In the meantime, Bears fans will have to sit tight and hope something within the current offense clicks.