LAKE FOREST, Ill., Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Former St. Louis Rams Coach Mike Martz has been named offensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears, the Bears announced Monday.
The 58-year-old Martz replaces Ron Turner, who was fired in January.
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Mike Martz, shown Oct. 26, 2008, while he was offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt) | License Photo
Martz was offensive coordinator for St. Louis in 1999, the year the Rams won the Super Bowl. He became the team's head coach the following year and had a 56-36 record in 5 1/2 seasons.
While coaching the Rams, Martz hired current Bears Coach Lovie Smith as defensive coordinator.
After leaving the Rams, Martz became offensive coordinator in Detroit (2006-08) and San Francisco (2008).
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