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The Bears Beat (01.05.12): Smith says Cutler had no say in Martz departure

Found January 05, 2012 on Bears Beat:
PLAYERS: Lovie Smith,  Jay Cutler,  Mike Martz,  Jared Allen,  Adam Podlesh,  John Clayton,  Norv Turner,  Philip Rivers,  Josh McCown,  Jerry Angelo,  John Elway,  John Fox
TEAMS: Chicago Bears,  Baltimore Ravens,  Minnesota Vikings,  Atlanta Falcons,  San Diego Chargers,  Denver Broncos,  Green Bay Packers

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Bears head coach Lovie Smith insisted that quarterback Jay Cutler had no say in the decision for offensive coordinator Mike Martz and the team to part ways. Martz refused to air dirty laundry after his exit. And the organization will seek permission to speak to personnel man Eric DeCosta of the Baltimore Ravens, a team with a good draft history and personnel moves. Lovie Smith insists Jay Cutler didn’t have input on Mike Martz Thu Jan 5 18:32:01 2012 Bears coach Lovie Smith said quarterback Jay Cutler didn’t influence Mike Martz’s future with the team. Smith told the … Chicago Bears Sackwatch 2011; Week 17 vs. Minnesota Vikings Thu Jan 5 17:00:02 2012 Are you kidding me? Seven sacks? Including 3.5 to Jared Allen. Did Mike Martz not get the memo that Allen was … Podlesh, punt team excelled this season Thu Jan 5 16:39:00 2012 Bears punter Adam Podlesh wasn’t alarmed when he received a call from the fraud department at American Express this week...
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