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Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 2:26 pm
by MadCityBucky
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.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/8601458/Millen-out-as-Lions-president,-GM
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:11 pm
by ChronicKerr
Unfortunate, as non-Lions fan it was quite entertaining that they were holding onto him for so long.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:20 pm
by Flash3
6 years too late.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 3:31 pm
by Icness
One of the Lions beat writers just confirmed this to me, told me he heard it directly from Bill Ford.
Oh what a joyous day!!!
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:09 pm
by Dry_Fish
As a football fan, it needed to happen. It was an embarrassment.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:14 pm
by Liqourish
It's been a long time coming. The celebration is scheduled for this afternoon in downtown Detroit.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:05 pm
by bigrich88
This is horrible news for Packer fans, the Lions might actually do something productive now.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:10 pm
by hermes
there goes one of the constants of life, death, taxes, and matt millen screwing up the lions
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:15 pm
by Next Coming
Great news for Lion fans. Re-joice for now. But how great would it be if they selected Jeremy Maclin WR out of Missouri with their 1st pick.
This has to mean Marinelli is on his way out the door as well.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:17 pm
by Next Coming
I expect to hear Bill Cowher's name being floated around here and I think the Lions would give him full control and that's something he might be looking for at this stage in his career.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:29 pm
by deeney0
Just because Millen is out doesn't mean the Lions aren't still a mess. I can't imagine Cowher wanting to take that up when there will probably be half a dozen more attractive coaching vacancies at the end of the season. Maybe I'm wrong.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:35 pm
by Icness
Two early names being bandied about: Ron Wolf and Floyd Reese. No idea on any validity, but don't expect a quick turnaround on a replacement. One to keep an eye out for: Carl Peterson in Kansas City, who is likely on the way out sooner than later. That's my personal speculation.
Marinelli will remain coach thru this year apparently, but you could bet your balls he's gone the day the season ends. Actually I think he'd probably welcome it, so he can go back to just worrying about his beloved (and crappy) defense.
One intriguing possibility: Tom Izzo, coming on in some sort of capacity. He has entertained the idea before.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:48 pm
by Da Schwab
Icness wrote:One intriguing possibility: Tom Izzo, coming on in some sort of capacity. He has entertained the idea before.
Huh?
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:11 pm
by studcrackers
you're going to have to elaborate on tom izzo, b/c that doesnt make sense
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:18 pm
by A.J.
Um lets see.....4 years too late?
It'a about damn time. Now watch the Lions take off.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:26 pm
by trwi7
Icness wrote:One intriguing possibility: Tom Izzo, coming on in some sort of capacity. He has entertained the idea before.
A basketball coach running a football team. Just when you think it couldn't get any worse than Millen.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:51 pm
by IsiahThomasJr
trwi7 wrote:Icness wrote:One intriguing possibility: Tom Izzo, coming on in some sort of capacity. He has entertained the idea before.
A basketball coach running a football team. Just when you think it couldn't get any worse than Millen.
LOL.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:52 pm
by Icness
Back when Mariucci was coaching the Lions, Millen and Mooch made a very serious overture to Izzo to become a quality control/assistant GM type. Mooch and Izzo are best friends and Izzo does have a football background. Some folks will tell you he very nearly made the jump back then. He's an icon in Michigan and the franchise appears ready to appease the fanbase as much as possible. Lloyd Carr has been mentioned too, but he has some medical issues that will keep him retired. I doubt Izzo would take over as the GM, but more in an AGM-type role.
That presumes he would walk away from what he's created at MSU, which seems like utter lunacy to me. But stranger things have happened. What more can he really accomplish with the Spartans?
I really don't think it will happen but his name was one of the first that came up. Just heard it mentioned on a syndicated radio show on my way home today too from former Spartan and Lion Ty Hallock.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:27 am
by WEFFPIM
Maybe the only thing the Lions fans get to cheer over this season.
Re: Matt Millen Fired
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:00 am
by emunney
I'm really curious now. Apart from his war drills, what is Izzo's football background? How could he possibly be considered the best candidate for a NFL GM job, even an Assistant GM job?
Does he realize that having the players do drills in football pads isn't going to be all that revolutionary on a football team?