Today was the inevitable for Rob Marinelli as the Detroit Lions fired the coach of the first 0-16 team.
This needed to happen because of the record of the Lions this season but in fairness to Marinelli, he had an awful squad around him. When you get a retired quarterback to play for you and then put him as the starter that very week, usually means your not successful at all. Kevin Smith and Calvin Johnson are the only true talents that the Lions really do have. Ernie Sims might be good but he needs some major work. Also they need an attitude adjustment, they made so many dumbass plays in the Packer game this past weekend. Other than that, they do not have another standout player so because of it, it was finally time for the Lions to start over.
The Lions need a massive overhaul of players to make this team into a winner which is never really has been. The Barry Sanders years featured playoff appearances but they were not considered Super Bowl Contenders during these years. The worst move they made so far is not look into going outside of their organization for a GM.
I think that either Josh McDainels, the offensive coordinator of the New England Patriots or Steve Spagnuolo, the defensive coordinator of the New York Giants. Even the former coach of the New York Jets, Eric Mangini would not be a bad fit either. Whoever it is, they will need time to become a successful team.
Also if I am the Lions GM, I trade the number one pick to anyone who wants it and trade for as many draft picks as possible. Go in there thinking they are going to get ten draft picks at least and use them on things like the lines on both sides of the ball or the secondary for sure. Do not pick Sam Bradford if he comes out, if anything if they keep the pick take Andre Smith. Also I would experiment the opportunity to bring in Matt Cassel.
-Charlie.
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