There was a firing in Detroit today...
Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:06 pm
http://freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article? ... 20365/1049
...but it wasn't the one LionFan wanted. Donnie Henderson was let go as well as the naked drunk d-line coach, the offensive line coach and special teams coach Chuck Priefer retired.
I don't know if Millen has ever had an actual ultimatum put on his head but supposedly if the Lions don't compete for playoff spot in 2007, he's out...that's yet to be seen. Let's be honest, if a guy wins only 25% of his games, he should've be out on his ass. Regardless of there being a new coach in place, this guy is 24-72 in 6 years. This makes the Tigers' 119 loss season a few years ago not seem so bad eventhough they won only 26% of their games and it hasn't been as agonizing as this 6-year run under Millen.
I don't know how good Marinelli really is but I have no faith in Millen's ability to put together a team. Whether he's the right coach or not, he may never have the players to prove either way. I don't know if I can stick it out for another year of this...it's been painful. I find myself following the NFL less and less simply because my team is proving they aren't a legitimate NFL franchise. I want to care about the Lions and the NFL but that goof in the booth is driving the fans crazy. So crazy that fans are still willing to pay money to see them play and wear their gear.
When do pitchers and catchers report?
...but it wasn't the one LionFan wanted. Donnie Henderson was let go as well as the naked drunk d-line coach, the offensive line coach and special teams coach Chuck Priefer retired.
I don't know if Millen has ever had an actual ultimatum put on his head but supposedly if the Lions don't compete for playoff spot in 2007, he's out...that's yet to be seen. Let's be honest, if a guy wins only 25% of his games, he should've be out on his ass. Regardless of there being a new coach in place, this guy is 24-72 in 6 years. This makes the Tigers' 119 loss season a few years ago not seem so bad eventhough they won only 26% of their games and it hasn't been as agonizing as this 6-year run under Millen.
I don't know how good Marinelli really is but I have no faith in Millen's ability to put together a team. Whether he's the right coach or not, he may never have the players to prove either way. I don't know if I can stick it out for another year of this...it's been painful. I find myself following the NFL less and less simply because my team is proving they aren't a legitimate NFL franchise. I want to care about the Lions and the NFL but that goof in the booth is driving the fans crazy. So crazy that fans are still willing to pay money to see them play and wear their gear.
When do pitchers and catchers report?