Dr. Rock Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8601458...s-president,-GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Rock Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Detroit fans, your wish appears to have finally come true. FOXSports.com has learned that the Lions have finally removed team president and GM Matt Millen from his post, unseating one of the most criticized executives 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 and he made his way around to different employees telling them of the move. 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 have started off horribly and the groundswell for Millen's demise has once again been strong. Unfortunately, that's nothing new as there have been events like the Millen Man March, an in-game walkout protest and calls for Millen's firing for years. The Lions have won only one playoff game and are an NFL-worst 31-84 since Millen took over in 2001. They have also been a model of futility on the road and Millen has gone through three head coaches, none of whom have been able to turn the Lions into a winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Jeez, they never gave the guy a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 And there was much rejoicing in Detroit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 And there was much rejoicing in Detroit. Did they set anything on fire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Did they set anything on fire? Not yet...but I am sure that will happen soon. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I cannot comprehend this news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Beat me to it . . . I'm shocked. I guess Lewand and Mayhew will handle the business, while Marinellli runs the football? Until the end of the season? Who knows? I assumed they'd broom the lot of them at the end of the year, then hire a new GM and let him hire a new coach, but . . . I guess not. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 So what will their next excuse be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 There goes their Super Bowl chances... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someone Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Personally, I think that they should have given him a little more time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I have officially lost my faith in the concept of 'job security..." Millen shouldn't worry...James Dolan is probably reaching out to his agent to see if he has any interest in running the Knicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Beat me to it . . . I'm shocked. I guess Lewand and Mayhew will handle the business, while Marinellli runs the football? Until the end of the season? Who knows? I assumed they'd broom the lot of them at the end of the year, then hire a new GM and let him hire a new coach, but . . . I guess not. Peace policy It is never a bad time to fire an employee who needs to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Free at last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Jeez, they never gave the guy a chance. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I guess it doesn't really matter, but not getting the timing, ie what does he really do during the season anyway...so why not just wait till they've wrapped up a top 3 pick in Dec and then start the house-cleaning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thews40 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Jeez, they never gave the guy a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Yes, finally. Cowher and a few players inlcluding a QB and we are going to turn this thing around. Ok, maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I thought that I saw a porcine creature take flight this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefjay Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 This must have been a tough phone call from Ford to Millen at his home in Pittsburgh. Now they have to gather up his belongs and ship them to his house. One box should do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 (edited) Edit: Edited September 24, 2008 by Puddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I guess it doesn't really matter, but not getting the timing, ie what does he really do during the season anyway...so why not just wait till they've wrapped up a top 3 pick in Dec and then start the house-cleaning? Because Millen was associated with a culture of losing and the sooner you ditch that the better? Besides, how could they be any worse off? You have a known entity of a horrible GM and you have some assistant who may be better and likely can't be any worse. Also, considering how few trades of any significance go on during the NFL regular season, this would seem like downtime for a GM. Better now than after the season when the GM's job really kicks in (pre draft, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Jeez, they never gave the guy a chance. :chuckle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 1st kwame, now millen!!!! im moving back!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Bout damn time. I'm not sure how this affects anyone, but I'm sure it's going to have to put the players,coach's on notice. Now if we had only done it in time to land Parcell's. Maybe Holmgrem? SR needs to ler Jr run the team and see what we get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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