NFL.com · Jan 31, 2016
Martz upset Owens jumped Bruce, Holt on HOF ballot
Former Rams coach Mike Martz is baffled that Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt are not among the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Martz expressed his frustration over Marvin Harrison and Terrell Owens "leapfrogging" Bruce and Holt into the finals in Owens' first year of eligibility.
"'Surprised' isn't the word," Martz said per the St. Louis Dispatch. "You can't print how I felt when T.O. leapfrogged those two. That's just plain out-and-out ridiculous."
Martz said it was Owens' persona that put him into Hall of Fame contention.
"Had they promoted themselves, which was contrary to everything we were about, they'd probably get in without an issue. That's just not who we were.
