No more Millen’ about…the Lions act in a moment of clarity
FOXSports.com is reporting that Matt Millen is out as the Lions President and General Manager.
The Lions have finally removed team president and GM Matt Millen from his post, FOXSports.com has learned, unseating one of the most criticized executives in Detroit sports history.
Millen was informed of the move Tuesday night during a late-night high-level meeting. Wednesday 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.
I wouldn’t expect many tears to be shed for Millen today, nor would I think he will care too much. While his track record was abominable, I genuinely don’t believe he TRIED to be so ineffective. Probably doesn’t mean much to the downtrodden Lions fans, but it’s important remember the difference between vilifying the man and chastising the way he did his job.
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s review some of the Lions “accomplishments” under his tenure:
- W/L Record — 31 Ws, 84 Ls [0.270] — An NFL worst since 2001
- Head Coaches — Four (4)
- Mornhinweg
- Jauron [temp]
- Mariucci
- Marinelli
- Starting Quarterbacks — Six (6)
- Charlie Batch
- Mike McMahon
- Ty Detmer
- Joey Harrington
- Jeff Garcia
- Jon Kitna
- 1,000-Yard Rushers — Two (2)
- James Stewart (2002 - 1,021 yards)
- Kevin Jones (2004 - 1,133 yards)
- 1,000-Yard Receivers — Three (3)
- Johnnie Morton (2001 - 1,154 yards)
- Roy Williams (2006 - 1,310 yards)
- Mike Furrey (2006 - 1,086 yards)
- Average Defensive Ranking, Points Allowed — 27th
- Average Defensive Ranking, Yards Allowed – 26th
- Average Offensive Ranking, Points Scored — 24th
- Average Offensive Ranking, Yards Gained – 24th
- Average Turnover Ratio Rank — 22nd
So what happens next? Given the Lions 0-3 start and play on both sides of the ball; probably wholesale changes this offseason. A new GM is going to want coaches he believes in, and he’ll have the juice to trade/release malcontents regardless of their stature, contract status or perceived ability.
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