REPORT - Matt Millen Out In Detroit
by John Bena on Sep 24, 2008 10:12 AM EDT
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PrintFoxSports' Jay Glazer is reporting that Matt Millen is out as the President/General Manager of the Detroit Lions. According to the article --
Millen was informed of the move last night during a late-night high-level meeting. This morning several people within the building confirmed that he had large packing boxes in his office and he made his way around to different employees telling them of the move.
It is unclear if Millen was fired or removed himself from the equation but the news comes just days after Bill Ford, Jr. publicly stated he would have fired the GM if it was his decision but he lacked the authority to do so.
The Lions have started off horribly and the groundswell for Millen's demise has once again been strong. Unfortunately, that's nothing new as there have been events like the Millen Man March, an in-game walkout protest and calls for Millen's firing for years.
The Lions have won only one playoff game and are an NFL-worst 31-84 since Millen took over in 2001. They have also been a model of futility on the road and Millen has gone through three head coaches, none of whom have been able to turn the Lions into a winner.
Happy days are here again in Detroit!!!
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FINALLY
This is a great day for all of Detroit and lion’s fan. yeah we still have the worst owner in all of sports, but hopefully jr. will be able to pick out the new gm. goodbye marinelli and that terrible coaching staff and front office personnel. it will take a few more years to rebuild but at least millen is out and we have something to look forward to.
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