Huge news out of Detroit today. Matt Millen is gone. Time to celebrate, Detroit. And don't worry, this story isn't being reported by ESPN's Chris Mortensen, but instead by Jay Glazer, so you know it's true. Here are the details.
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.
It sounds as though Bill Ford Sr. finally decided to listen to the fans and, most notably, his son. Either that, or someone fired him too.
Anyway, the Lions will still suck this year, but at least with Millen gone, they won't suck forever.
By the way, if want to look back at the Millen Era, here's what he did for Detroit.
- A 31-84 record during his tenure
- Drafted 73 receivers in the first round of the NFL Draft
Quite a legacy he had.
I'm just surprised it took this long for him to get canned. If he had any other job in America, he would have been fired years ago. And I can't be the only one who thinks Millen should get the pillory treatment before he leaves town.
But anyway, this is your day Detroit. Go nuts.
Millen out as Lions president, GM [Fox Sports]
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