It is no secret that Brian Schottenheimer was one of the most notable reasons for the demise of the New York Jets, late in 2008. It surprises me that he was even considered for the Jets' head coaching gig, much less to return as Offensive Coordinator. Now with the hiring of Rex Ryan, there is a much better chance that Scottenheimer will not return to New York, in any capacity. As the Offensive Coordinator spot is potentially opening, I cannot help but realize that the perfect man for the job is currently without a job, although he may not be unemployed for too much longer. That's why the Rex Ryan and Jets management need to hurry, and scoop up Mike Martz to be the team's new offensive coordinator. 
Martz would be a perfect fit because of his past work with young quarterbacks, and can come in and aid Brett Ratliff on his way to being the starter.
Martz was the Washington Redskins' quarterbacks coach in 1997 & 1998. In those years, the team's QBs had experienced greater success than they had in any professional year before. In 1996, gus Frerotte had a Touchdown to Interception ratio of 12/11, in 16 games. One year later, under Martz, he improved his ratio to 17/12, in only 13 games. That would be his best year until 2005, with Miami.
Coming into the 1998 season, Trent Green had very little NFL experience. He was cut by the San Diego Chargers in 1993, went to Canada. In 1997, he was signed by the Redskins. He appeared in one game; throwing only one pass that whole year. The next year, as a starter, Green threw for 3,441 yards, 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions with a 57.4 completion percentage.
After Washington, Martz moved on to the St. Louis Rams, where he was the offensive Coordinator for one year, and the head coach for five more. That's where Martz encountered, undoubtedly, his greatest product.
In the beginning of his professional career, Kurt Warner was always good, but a transition to the NFL was always questioned. After 3 great years in the Arena Football League and NFL Europe, Warner got his first shot in the NFL, in 1998, when he was picked up by the Rams as a backup quarterback. That year, he saw limited action; completing 4 of his 11 passing attempts.
In 1999, Martz arrived with the Rams, and soon thereafter, Starting Quarterback Trent Green was injured in a preseason contest. Kurt Warner, who had only thrown 11 passes in the NFL, was called upon to start under center, for the Rams. The rest was history, as Warner led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory; connecting on over 65% of his passes and throwing for 4,353 yards, 41 touchdowns & 13 picks. The next two years, Warner was just as good, and led the team to a Super Bowl appearance in 2001.
Brett Ratliff is extremely comparable to Trent Green, in 1998, and Kurt Warner, in 1999. All are guys who had/have an immense amount of talent, but are unable to display it due to a lack of opportunity (Mardy Collins...?). Ratliff can flourish under Martz and can turn into the quarterback of the future his tutelage.
Of course, Warner had the help of receivers such as Isaac Bruse, Torry Holt, Az-Zahir Hakim, Ricky Proehl and Marshall Faulk out of the backfield. I guess now is the best time to mention tha Martz was also a pretty good Wide Receivers Coach.
He held that position in 1995 & 1996 with St. Louis. In those years, Isaac Bruce had two All-Pro seasons; puting up his career best numbers, in '95, in which he amassed 119 passes, 1,781 yards and 13 touchdowns. In his first year as Offensive Coordinator for the Detroit Lions, both Roy Williams and Mike Furrey had their career years.
With young, somewhat underused receivers like Chansi Stuckey, Jerricho Cotchery and Brad Smith, Mike Martz will be able to give these guys more opportunities to make plays.
In addition, Jon Kitna was able to pass for over 4,000 yards and complete over 62% of his passes in both of the years he played in Martz's offense. When Martz left the team after the 2007 , Kitna's play regressed and was pulled after 4 games into the 0-16 2008 season.
Like Vince from the ShamWow commercial says: "I don't know... it sells itself." I feel the same way about Martz getting the Offensive Coordinator position with the Jets. He does a great job of exploiting talent on his team, which is exactly what an underachieving team like the Jets need.
Martz would be a perfect fit because of his past work with young quarterbacks, and can come in and aid Brett Ratliff on his way to being the starter.
Martz was the Washington Redskins' quarterbacks coach in 1997 & 1998. In those years, the team's QBs had experienced greater success than they had in any professional year before. In 1996, gus Frerotte had a Touchdown to Interception ratio of 12/11, in 16 games. One year later, under Martz, he improved his ratio to 17/12, in only 13 games. That would be his best year until 2005, with Miami.
Coming into the 1998 season, Trent Green had very little NFL experience. He was cut by the San Diego Chargers in 1993, went to Canada. In 1997, he was signed by the Redskins. He appeared in one game; throwing only one pass that whole year. The next year, as a starter, Green threw for 3,441 yards, 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions with a 57.4 completion percentage.
After Washington, Martz moved on to the St. Louis Rams, where he was the offensive Coordinator for one year, and the head coach for five more. That's where Martz encountered, undoubtedly, his greatest product.
In the beginning of his professional career, Kurt Warner was always good, but a transition to the NFL was always questioned. After 3 great years in the Arena Football League and NFL Europe, Warner got his first shot in the NFL, in 1998, when he was picked up by the Rams as a backup quarterback. That year, he saw limited action; completing 4 of his 11 passing attempts.
In 1999, Martz arrived with the Rams, and soon thereafter, Starting Quarterback Trent Green was injured in a preseason contest. Kurt Warner, who had only thrown 11 passes in the NFL, was called upon to start under center, for the Rams. The rest was history, as Warner led the Rams to a Super Bowl victory; connecting on over 65% of his passes and throwing for 4,353 yards, 41 touchdowns & 13 picks. The next two years, Warner was just as good, and led the team to a Super Bowl appearance in 2001.
Brett Ratliff is extremely comparable to Trent Green, in 1998, and Kurt Warner, in 1999. All are guys who had/have an immense amount of talent, but are unable to display it due to a lack of opportunity (Mardy Collins...?). Ratliff can flourish under Martz and can turn into the quarterback of the future his tutelage.
Of course, Warner had the help of receivers such as Isaac Bruse, Torry Holt, Az-Zahir Hakim, Ricky Proehl and Marshall Faulk out of the backfield. I guess now is the best time to mention tha Martz was also a pretty good Wide Receivers Coach.
He held that position in 1995 & 1996 with St. Louis. In those years, Isaac Bruce had two All-Pro seasons; puting up his career best numbers, in '95, in which he amassed 119 passes, 1,781 yards and 13 touchdowns. In his first year as Offensive Coordinator for the Detroit Lions, both Roy Williams and Mike Furrey had their career years.
With young, somewhat underused receivers like Chansi Stuckey, Jerricho Cotchery and Brad Smith, Mike Martz will be able to give these guys more opportunities to make plays.
In addition, Jon Kitna was able to pass for over 4,000 yards and complete over 62% of his passes in both of the years he played in Martz's offense. When Martz left the team after the 2007 , Kitna's play regressed and was pulled after 4 games into the 0-16 2008 season.
Like Vince from the ShamWow commercial says: "I don't know... it sells itself." I feel the same way about Martz getting the Offensive Coordinator position with the Jets. He does a great job of exploiting talent on his team, which is exactly what an underachieving team like the Jets need.
Max Caster
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