That is what the sound that was heard in the city of Detroit today as it was specualted, then annoucned that Matt Millen, President and CEO of the Detroit Lions, was fired. It happened appearently in a late night meeting between some of the higher ups, which, I would have to assume included William Clay Ford Sr., Bill Ford Jr., and others who may have some say in the matter.
Now of course this is wonderful news. It means that the city and the fan base can now have hope. But I guess I am a constant downer, because I am not that hopeful. I truly believe that, if history has shown us anything, William Clay Ford Sr. is unwilling to put his pride aside and make the type of hire that is needed to bring this team back to success. He will probably not go to the league and ask for help, he will not hire a guy with a proven track record, and he will not take the advice given to him by friends and associates. He will probably make the type of choice that has haunted this team from the beginning. He will take the approach of "being the smartest guy in the room" and make an outside the box pick that has become the calling card of the Detroit Lions.
In the past, as with the hire of Millen, he has gone to the well of inexperience and handed them key positions within the team that were way over their heads. Millen came from a broadcasting background and was a former player. Surely not enough to run entire organization.
So, though excited by the chance of a winner getting the job, I am realistic to the fact that we will probably get another dud. Another "outside the box" pick that ultimately will prove that risk is just that... risky.
Now of course this is wonderful news. It means that the city and the fan base can now have hope. But I guess I am a constant downer, because I am not that hopeful. I truly believe that, if history has shown us anything, William Clay Ford Sr. is unwilling to put his pride aside and make the type of hire that is needed to bring this team back to success. He will probably not go to the league and ask for help, he will not hire a guy with a proven track record, and he will not take the advice given to him by friends and associates. He will probably make the type of choice that has haunted this team from the beginning. He will take the approach of "being the smartest guy in the room" and make an outside the box pick that has become the calling card of the Detroit Lions.
In the past, as with the hire of Millen, he has gone to the well of inexperience and handed them key positions within the team that were way over their heads. Millen came from a broadcasting background and was a former player. Surely not enough to run entire organization.
So, though excited by the chance of a winner getting the job, I am realistic to the fact that we will probably get another dud. Another "outside the box" pick that ultimately will prove that risk is just that... risky.
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