Reflecting Upon Millen’s 100th Game as GM
September 25, 2007 on 1:25 pm | In Uncategorized |As the Lions approach the 100th game of Matt Millen’s 26-73 tenure, his career record is the least imposing element of his checkered performance. The scariest thing, in my eyes, is that there is a very good chance that he will given the proverbial keys to Mr. Ford’s very expensive, ineffective car for another 100 games after Sunday’s upcoming significant game.
Millen has had his eyes blackened a few times hasn’t he? Marty Mornihnweg has been involved in two overwhelming victories against his former employers since he has been coaching in Philly. Joey Harrington, easily one of the least effective NFL QB’s to have ever started so many games in a spotty career, trounced the Lions last season in the team’s annual high-profile game, the Thanksgiving Day game.
The litany of botched draft picks and failed free agent signees continues to grow. The fact the team did little to address their glaring needs in their linebackers, secondary, and quarterback personnel groups this off-season continues to the damn this organization, if Sunday’s 56-21 loss can serve as any sort of indicator.
The Lions are off to a respectable 2-1 start, but are reeling. If they hope to approach even a .500 season record, Lions Head Coach Rod Marinelli has also got to improve. I like Marinelli and do believe he is a significant upgrade over Millen’s two previous choices for head coaches.
This week’s Bears game in front of the Ford Field faithful, better take an added significance for this organization. After last week’s shellacking, and Matt Millen’s unequivocably terrible tenure as Team President, this game is loaded with a tantamount importance for the future of this franchise.
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I remember the hope that I had upon Millen’s hiring. He appeared to be a likeable guy who was popular in the media, knew football, and could get things done. Was I a poor judge of “football flesh.” Since his hiring, the Lions have won only one out of every four games. Hopes dashed.
Maybe he has a “long-term” plan which will keep the Lions on top of the NFC for the foreseeable future. Maybe scientists will develop a pig that barbecues itself.
Here’s to Matt’s next 100 games, I truly hope he is more succsessful.
Comment by Hondo — September 25, 2007 #
I remember the hope that I had upon Millen’s hiring. He appeared to be a likeable guy who was popular in the media, knew football, and could get things done. Was I a poor judge of “football flesh.” Since his hiring, the Lions have won only one out of every four games. Hopes dashed.
Maybe he has a “long-term” plan which will keep the Lions on top of the NFC for the foreseeable future. Maybe scientists will develop a pig that barbecues itself.
Here’s to Matt’s next 100 games, I truly hope he is more succsessful.
Comment by Hondo — September 25, 2007 #
It’s all part of the 600 game “rebuilding” phase! Get comfortable with it. I couldn’t stand the guy since the day he rode in Detroit on his Harley like some BBA. He sucks - this town has called for his head for years. It won’t happen cuz he’s got some digital pictures of Bill Ford in some comprimising position. That’s all I can think of!
Mighty Lions - 21
Pissed off Bears - 0
My guess is Bad Rex shows up on Sunday. Speculation is that he might not even start. I say start Jim McMahon!
Comment by SleePac — September 25, 2007 #
Oh yeah…one other thing…we’ll see you down field…don’t worry, it’ll just be the Bears…the Lions have yet to increase their downfield vision. Time for lasik!
Comment by SleePac — September 25, 2007 #