ektin Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I've heard of him. Let's sign him now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 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. http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID...ORTS01/80924031 ...it is reported the name at the top of Ford's list is Chris Mortenson. Mortenson was highly recommended by Millen and Tom Donahoe. After removing his tongue from Donahoe's ass Mort said he was very interested in the job. It is believed Millen recommended Mort because it would make people miss him as GM and make him look smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JinVA Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I've heard of him. Let's sign him now!!! Yeah right! Have you seen him run the 40? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 The questions that keeps coming up (in TV and radio commentary and such) are: Why did they decide to do this now? Isn't it disruptive to fire the GM mid-season? Won't this hurt the team, for this year? What? It isn't the head coach, it's the GM. It's nowhere near the draft and I doubt there are any contracts that come due in the next month or two. Why would firing a GM, during the season, be detrimental to a team's performance? Of course, this completely ignores the point that the impact of the subtraction of Matt Millen, has to be positive no matter when it occurs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 The questions that keeps coming up (in TV and radio commentary and such) are: Why did they decide to do this now? Isn't it disruptive to fire the GM mid-season? Won't this hurt the team, for this year? What? It isn't the head coach, it's the GM. It's nowhere near the draft and I doubt there are any contracts that come due in the next month or two. Why would firing a GM, during the season, be detrimental to a team's performance? Of course, this completely ignores the point that the impact of the subtraction of Matt Millen, has to be positive no matter when it occurs. Deano, you are forgetting Matt Millen's best move ever... Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 The questions that keeps coming up (in TV and radio commentary and such) are: Why did they decide to do this now? Isn't it disruptive to fire the GM mid-season? Won't this hurt the team, for this year? What? It isn't the head coach, it's the GM. It's nowhere near the draft and I doubt there are any contracts that come due in the next month or two. Why would firing a GM, during the season, be detrimental to a team's performance? Of course, this completely ignores the point that the impact of the subtraction of Matt Millen, has to be positive no matter when it occurs. They could've fired him 10 seconds before the draft and been in a better position. I don't think it's a coincidence that he's fired soon after Ford's son says he'd fire his ass if it was up to him. What happened after that I don't know. I'm guessing a conversation between father and son took place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Deano, you are forgetting Matt Millen's best move ever... Link I'm not sure I even know about that incident. It sounds pretty fuc#ing good, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I'm not sure I even know about that incident. It sounds pretty fuc#ing good, though. '86 AFC playoffs - the year the Bears/McMouth kicked NE's* ass in the SB. Pretty sure Howie Long was involved in that incident too - but the photo clearly shows Millen was the one that 'bloodied-up' the Sullivan punk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Didn't see it posted, so sorry if a re-post. After taking over a below average team and running it into the ground even more over the past 7 years, the Lions have finally punted Matt Millen. It was about time too, as we all remember the non-stop drafting of WRs, lol. Hopefully they can turn it around over the next few years, it's not easy or fun supporting a perenial loser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Deano, you are forgetting Matt Millen's best move ever... Link That's pretty cool. I wonder what would happen to a player if he did that today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 '86 AFC playoffs - the year the Bears/McMouth kicked NE's* ass in the SB. Pretty sure Howie Long was involved in that incident too - but the photo clearly shows Millen was the one that 'bloodied-up' the Sullivan punk. I remember it. Truly awesome. Sullivan was taunting the Raider players, as I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Didn't see it posted, so sorry if a re-post. After taking over a below average team and running it into the ground even more over the past 7 years, the Lions have finally punted Matt Millen. It was about time too, as we all remember the non-stop drafting of WRs, lol. Hopefully they can turn it around over the next few years, it's not easy or fun supporting a perenial loser. Mark Schlereth was saying on ESPN that Millen should know the games are won and lost in the trenches and he was mystified by Millen's infatuation with receivers. IMO, receivers are very important after building a great OL and finding a great QB and then building up the defensive line. Schlereth was also mystified by Millen trading away his only good defensive player to the Browns in the offseason. I'd better stop now or this post will be 10 feet long in order to go over all of his stupid decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I remember it. Truly awesome. Sullivan was taunting the Raider players, as I recall. Yes, he was - and returned to Boston* that evening with his head in bandages. (If I recall correctly, Sullivan's skull 'met' Howie Long's helmet, right after Millen gave him that 'facial'. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 That's pretty cool. I wonder what would happen to a player if he did that today? If a Bills player clocked Jonathan Kraft* in the face*? Geez, 'Key-to-the-City' and a parade, I'm guessin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 If a Bills player clocked Jonathan Kraft* in the face*? Geez, 'Key-to-the-City' and a parade, I'm guessin' ...and a hefty suspension and fine from the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 ...and a hefty suspension and fine from the NFL. normally w/out question - goodell is from WNY though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Fontes Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Anyone got a donut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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