Firing of Millen isn’t the only thing the Lions need……
Sophomore Calvin Johnson is one of the few cornerstones of the franchise.
The Detroit Lions are one of the oldest franchises in NFL history. They were the home to many conference finals, and have been the organization represented by many hall of fame players. Unfortunately the first thing that comes to mind when you here Lions is defeat. This is because the Lions have the worst record in the last 8 seasons with over 80 losses.
Their lack of success under Matt Millen their former president and CEO of football operations had been quoted as disgusting, and unacceptable. For five years Lion’s faithful have wanted Millen gone, and now he is. The real question is, was that all the Lions needed? The answer is no.To win in the National Football league you need balance, offensively and defensively. The Lions simply have neither. Their offense is one dimensional despite the addition of former pro bowl running back Rudi Johnson. Their offensive line is mediocre at best, and have a pedestrian talent under center. The only bright spot of the Lion’s team is their gold mine of wide receivers, but even they have problems. All pro wide out Roy Williams was traded to the Dallas Cowboys for three draft choices after long grumblings of wanting a trade. Can you blame him? Three years with the same quarterback and they still weren’t on the same page. Believe it or not, their offense is the bright spot. Their defense is the worst in the league against the pass and the run and allow the most points per game. Honestly I would be surprised if they could stop a high school offense.
Of course, personnel is decided by coaching. Which leads us to higher in management. Are they well coached? The answer to that is no also. Rod Miranelli has been with the team three years, and claims his team still isn’t playing his system. Than bring in players who can! Or quit because quite frankly Detroit fans have suffered enough.He has also been quoted saying the stupidest things, making me and I am positive others, question his intelligence. Statements such as “ I am the living example of fight, I believe in what I am doing 100 percent”. Well thats great Rod. Do you want a hero biscuit? If you knew what you were doing than you wouldn’t be fighting anything but to maintain a perfect record. You and all of Lions management are pathetic.
As a football fan in general, the Lions lack of desire to win games is upsetting, and takes a lot away from a competitive, exciting, and physical nature of the game. The Lions have not had a winners chance at a playoff spot since Barry Sanders, and will continue that way because he is not coming back to save them. —-Gord
