Comments on: Lions Add S (Braun) Schweigert, Pioli For Next GM?

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:18:03 +0000

“Nothing will surprise me with the Ford’s, especially if Turkey Day is blacked-out.”

God forbid.

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:27:42 +0000

Condi Rice would be more likely to be NFL commissioner, or the head of the NFLPA (union) than helm a team. She is a noted fan of the game whom has never hidden her interest in being involved at some level, though.

Turning around the Lions will be akin to being a high-ranking member of the Bush cabinet. They both are sinking ships that demand someone being capable of working miracles in order to alter their overwhelming courses.

Nothing will surprise me with the Ford’s, especially if Turkey Day is blacked-out.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:24:08 +0000

I have no doubt that Condi knows how to build a fire under over rated or under performing coaches and players. She also probably has the smarts to seek out the “right” person to run the draft and make personnel decisions, without giving worry to the fact that she doesn’t know football. You might be on to something here….

By: Yukon Dan

Yukon Dan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:21:25 +0000

Mike–You make great contributions which often bear repeating. You just did all the repeating for us–just kidding–watch, mine will get multiplied. Anyway, I agree that this whole thing is scary. The decision of who to hire may be the most critical decision this franchise makes. If a team cannot broadcast its games over the television, how do they expect the populace to maintain an interest? If I don’t have to work on Sunday, I surely will go down to the game (and purchase a ticket outside at a discount rate)if only to be able to see the Lions. I am an unfortunate sucker who always be interested. I can only imagine that the patience of the populace is wearing thin. Wait, I don’t have to imagine it, I listen to enough sports talk (way too much) to get the picture. People are getting sick of it. Fortunately we Michiganders are a hearty bunch (and a bandwagonny bunch) so it won’t take much for interest to rekindle. There are also a lot of people who still maintain their interest. The Lions better make the wise choice as to who their next GM will be. The word “proven” must be on his (or her) resume. Condi Rice anyone???? No, this is not an endorsement of Dr. Rice for the job (although she is in many ways an admirable lady), just an observation that she may be interested and the Lions don’t always make the most orthodox choices.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:50:29 +0000

This is the most scary pospect going forward in my opinion. I think Leward and everyone else have to go, no doubt. It’s letting the Fords hire the next GM that scares me. They have no idea what they are doing. “people” name Pioli as a guy they should go after but is he the guy? Was it the New England coaching system that made him? I for sure don’t have the answer, but letting the media pick your next GM is like letting Mel Kiper do your draft for you (which I am convinced is what they have done). It would be great if Old man Ford would ask the Rooneys to help him conduct their search.