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"I said at the beginning of the season, come on out and I think you'll like what you see. And I...

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"I said at the beginning of the season, come on out and I think you'll like what you see. And I think the people who came out, they like what they see because they see discipline. They see the approach is right, they're practicing right. All the little things. Everybody has a different saying. Rod says pound the rock. (Joe) Paterno said take care of the little things, the big things will take care of itself. Al Davis said block, tackle and be right, baby. The successful ones all say the same thing, they say it differently. We're doing it the right way, that's why I know it'll work."

Birk's Eye View: Millen: "We're doing it the right way, that's why I know it'll work." Matt Millen spoke to the media today and made a complete fool of himself. It pained me to read some of his comments. It literally hurt knowing that this man is running my favorite team. I'll have a full post later today on all the ridiculous things he said.

OMG...Our (Detroits) Defense sucks!!!! Instead of running the West-Coast or the Tampa Bay...

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OMG...Our (Detroits) Defense sucks!!!! Instead of running the West-Coast or the Tampa Bay defense....why dont we hire a GREAT Defense coordinator to make a DETROIT DEFENSE...then get some FAST Tacklers!!!!

(cheerfully stolen from a gene wojciechowski colum over at espn.com, because it's...

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(cheerfully stolen from a gene wojciechowski colum over at espn.com, because it's priceless....( 17: The most underpaid person in the NFL is … Whoever had to write Millen's bio in the 2008 Lions media guide. Millen probably gave the author a choice: Scrub the Ford Field roof with a toothbrush or write the bio. Excerpts from the bio: • For Lions President and CEO Matt Millen, success in the National Football League is simple: "The team that wins the Super Bowl is successful and the other 31 teams are not." (Well, isn't that convenient logic. So Millen is saying that the Lions' 7-9, nonplayoff 2007 season was the equivalent of the Patriots' 18-1 record -- all because neither team won the Super Bowl? Uh, Matt, Lions fans would eat artificial turf if you'd guarantee them a Super Bowl loss. These people haven't seen the Lions in the playoffs since 1999, and haven't seen them win a postseason game since 1991.) • Millen also believes that no team can achieve that success without the proper leadership from its head coach … (He should know; he hired three of them in his first six years.) • … and that is why the decision to hire Rod Marinelli in 2006 may prove to be the very best move Millen has made during his tenure as team president. (Or not. The author left some wiggle room there.) • During the Lions' head coaching search, Marinelli distinguished himself as the type of individual Millen believed was clearly needed to lead the Lions. (Millen to Marinelli during interview process: "What type of individual are you?" Marinelli to Millen: "The type who believes I'm clearly needed to lead the Lions." Millen to Marinelli: "You have distinguished yourself.") • Millen saw in Marinelli a head coach who would emphasize the game's vital elements, including what Marinelli refers to as the "non-talented characteristics" that players must possess in order to be successful in the NFL. Since then, Millen and Marinelli have worked in concert to formulate a roster of players who embody the "football character" qualities Marinelli adamantly deems are necessary for success in the NFL. (Seriously, $100 to anyone who can tell me what the hell they're talking about.)

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=wojciechowski_gene&id=3565175&sportCat=nfl

Photographic evidence of Tatum Bell stealing Rudi Johnson's bag!

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Photographic evidence of Tatum Bell stealing Rudi Johnson's bag!

Roy Williams Alone With Rome

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Roy Williams Alone With Rome

ESPN - Barry Sanders to chat today - NFC North

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Barry Sanders will be chatting on ESPN's SportsNation today at 2:30 p.m. ET.

The Lions also said cornerback Stanley Wilson, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon in his left fo...

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The Lions also said cornerback Stanley Wilson, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon in his left foot, will be lost for the year. Wilson will undergo surgery next week and his recovery time is expected to be between 10 months and a year. The Lions signed free agent cornerback/nickel back Kiwaukee Thomas to replace Wilson on the roster. The Lions also waived center Nick Jones and signed free agent tackle Damion Cook.

Hanson sidelined; Wilson out for year - Detroit Lions: News, Blogs, Photos, Audio, Schedule & Stats - MLive.com

"The National Football League and its teams are committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and en...

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"The National Football League and its teams are committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all fans, both in the stadium and in the parking lot. We want all fans attending our games to enjoy the experience in a responsible fashion. When attending a game, you are required to refrain from the following behaviors: - Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, or illegal in nature - Intoxication or other signs of alcohol impairment that results in irresponsible behavior - Foul or abusive language or obscene gestures - Interference with the progress of the game (including throwing objects onto the field) - Failing to follow instructions of stadium personnel - Verbal or physical harassment of opposing team fans "Event patrons are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their guests and/or persons occupying their seats. Stadium staff will promptly intervene to support an environment where event patrons, their guests, and other fans can enjoy the event free from the above behavior. Event patrons and guests who violate these provisions will be subject to ejection without refund and loss of ticket privileges for future games."

New NFL Fan Code of Conduct (Via a press release from the league)

Rookie linebacker Jordon Dizon is close to an agreement with the Detroit Lions. The second-round ...

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Rookie linebacker Jordon Dizon is close to an agreement with the Detroit Lions. The second-round pick may be signed as early as this afternoon, according to MLive Lions Insider Tom Kowalski.

Dizon unsigned, but close to deal - Detroit Lions: News, Blogs, Photos, Audio, Schedule & Stats - MLive.com