This was about as shocking of news as finding out that Clay Aiken was gay. Basically saying everyone saw it coming, it was just a matter of time before it actually happened.Matt Millen will never find an executive job in the NFL ever again. There is no possible way somebody can think its a good idea to have this guy in charge. The fans of teams in the NFC North loved the fact that Millen was in charge because we all knew that the Lions were nothing better than a 3rd place team.
The record of the Lions during Millen's seven years at the helm... 31-85. Wow, that is god-awful, how can you not fire this guy after about three years. He also the same guy who loved any wide receiver that was around in the first round a la Charles Rodgers (could of had Andre Johnson or Terrence Newman), Roy Williams (that one was good) and Mike Williams (missed out on DeMarcus Ware, Shawne Merriman, and Thomas Davis). In addition, I dont think he ever surrounded Joey Harrington- looking back on that pick, they could have Dwight Freeney or Roy Williams (free safety) with enough players to make him successful. Granted, he is still a bust but isnt on the top of the list for me. I just find it crazy that 50% of Millen's top 10 picks were wide recievers, just crazy.
It was a good move by the Lions to do it when they did. Now they can have a long process of picking a GM and I have not seen any lists of guys who could be favorites. I think they should at least keep around Rob Mirinelli. I think he has potential to be a good coach in my opinion.
-Charlie.
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