The country mourns: Matt Millen has been fired.

[Psyblast]

http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artic...RTS01/80924031

Quote:

Reports: Millen fired FOXSports.com and WDFN (1130 AM) is reporting that the Lions have removed team president and GM Matt Millen from his post, ending one of the most criticized tenures in Detroit sports history. Millen was informed of the move last night during a late-night high-level meeting. This morning several people within the building confirmed that he had large packing boxes in his office. It is unclear if Millen was fired or removed himself from the equation but the news comes just days after Bill Ford, Jr. publicly stated he would have fired the GM if it was his decision but he lacked the authority to do so. The Lions' 0-3 start this season stirred the groundswell for Millen's demise. The Lions have won only one playoff game and are an NFL-worst 31-84 since Millen took over in 2001. Millen has gone through three head coaches, none of whom have been able to turn the Lions into a winner.

The longest running joke in the country is done...

[rudyjuly2]

LONG overdue.

[CM Hooe]

It's about time. Never understood how someone had a job for so long doing so little.

I'm just hoping now for Detroit's fans' sake that they bring in someone to the position that is at least halfway competent. I get the impression Millen wasn't even that much.

[rockchisler]

dang you psyblast, dang you, Naw seriously I feel so good, Ima bout to cry... 6 minutes till the other shoe drops, Marinelli will be fired soon. Bring Jimmy Johnson in and give the keys to Bill Cowher.

[ehh]

Good for the Lions, about time.

[Dice]

This doesn't look good for the Bears....


...now we have the worst GM in the division.

[Psyblast]

By the way, this is like taking several vicodin for a leg that's been run over by a truck.

You might feel better for a little bit...but you're still going to need MASSIVE surgery.

The Lions' problems go beyond Millen. The number of players on their roster that would start on even an average team in this league can probably be counted on one hand. The coaches, while perhaps better than the abysmal record indicates, are not good. Marinelli is playing nepotism, and while that's not quite as bad as Marty taking the wind, it's still bad enough to kick him out the door.

But most of all...old man Ford. Until he either kicks the bucket or sells the team, nothing will really change. I doubt he's going to suddenly get his head out of his *** after 50 years and actually make quality hires in the front office.

[ehh]

Quote: Originally Posted by Psyblast

By the way, this is like taking several vicodin for a leg that's been run over by a truck. You might feel better for a little bit...but you're still going to need MASSIVE surgery.

That's pretty much the case after every crappy GM gets canned.