It's a no-brainer (common in Lions front office), the Detroit Lions new GM lives in Nashville, TN and currently commutes to Bristol, CT on weekends.  His name is Floyd Reese and he wants the job!  

I grew up a life-long Detroit fan and have seen my share of winners and losers.  I also lived in the Nashville area when the Oilers moved to Nashville, and I followed the team as they became the Titans.  The Titans have had their share of up's and downs as well  They have been to the Super Bowl once and this year maybe again?  Floyd Reese and Jeff Fisher are the reason why.  The key to the Titans success have been consistent above average drafts.  The key to the Lions lack of success have been consistent below average drafts.  If you don't believe me look it up and research it.   

The Roy Williams draft and then trade was the smartest thing the Lions have done since drafting Barry Sanders.  It gave the Lions the opportunity to begin the rebuilding process.  And at this point in the 2008/2009 season that is all us Lions fans have to look forward to.  On draft day the Lions war room needs to be filled with competent and experienced people who have a solid plan for choosing their top choices, as well as knowledge of the later round unknowns.  Floyd Reese can put that team together - been there done that and he has the tee shirt #9!

Given the amount of high draft picks the Lions will have in 2009 it is essential that the process begins now.  A new philosophy must be instilled and there are players to be evaluated both old and new  - "Build it and they will come".