DMD Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 --Three months after taking the job as the Lions offensive coordinator, Mike Martz says he is still in the process of evaluating the personnel at his disposal.Anyone who knows Martz knows that he has no trouble formulating a strong opinion but he says he has had a problem evaluating the Lions offensive players because they were "grossly out of shape" when they went to work in the off-season program. In his first comments with the Detroit media since the NFL scouting combine in February, Martz said his players are progressing nicely, however, and will be ready for the season opener Sept. 10 against Seattle. "Sure. Absolutely," he said. "These guys are so willing, we'll be fine. I'm excited and encouraged about their attitude." Because Martz is moving the Lions out of the West Coast system they played the past five years under Marty Mornhinweg and Steve Mariucci, there is a great deal of work yet to be done but he basically shot down theories that the Lions three first-round receivers are busts. Martz said he views Roy Williams as a player in the formative stages of becoming an elite receiver, says Mike Williams has better speed and quicker feet than he expected, and that Charles Rogers has made excellent progress in the past week. Not surprised about Roy Williams, but maybe Charles Rogers sticks around one more season. There was speculation he would get the axe (rightfully so). I have not gathered any intel about Corey Bradford joining DET though he did sign a four-year contract worth about $5 million with a $2 million signing bonus. I am half expecting that he becomes the #3 over Rogers. Also sounds like the DET offense will start slower trying to get the new system down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 you beat me by 2 minutes on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Any word on Kitna or McCown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 Any word on Kitna or McCown? 1497449[/snapback] Last I know is that Kitna is named the starter heading into training camp and that McCown will have to beat him out to get promoted. I expect Kitna to be the starter during the season. He is much more "veteran" for the new complicated offense being installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliaz Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Last I know is that Kitna is named the starter heading into training camp and that McCown will have to beat him out to get promoted. I expect Kitna to be the starter during the season. He is much more "veteran" for the new complicated offense being installed. 1497453[/snapback] But Kitna doesn't have the arm strength to put the ball down the field unlike McCown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 (edited) But Kitna doesn't have the arm strength to put the ball down the field unlike McCown 1497473[/snapback] Sounds like Warner-Bulger all over again. Edited June 3, 2006 by cre8tiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Wow we are starting a little early but what the hell..... Come on everybody, the line is now forming for the Detroit bandwagon Destinations: Pre-Season Giddiness, Great Expectations, High Hopes, Despair Plateau Disgruntled Jones/Williams/Joey Owner from last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Any word on Kitna or McCown? 1497449[/snapback] I don't have anything official, but I'm fairly certain Martz and the rest of the Lions coaching staff really want Josh McCown to step up and start. They're not going to hand it to him, but he was brought in for his upside, and they're hoping that he realizes the potential that they see in him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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