Millen: 'I'll never quit' despite dismal Lions showing
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Detroit Lions general manager Matt Millen said Tuesday that quitting is not an option that he has considered despite criticism of the team's dismal performance in his tenure.
"I'll never quit," Millen said in an interview with a small group of reporters, including The Detroit News, which posted some of his comments on its Web site. "I can't do that. I don't even consider that.
"It's the way I'm made."
Asked why he wouldn't quit, Millen replied: "You're given a job, regardless of what it is. You keep on working and trying to get the thing done."
Messages seeking comment on Millen's remarks were left Tuesday with Millen and spokesmen for the Lions. Coach Rod Marinelli didn't have any definitive word on Millen's future at his news conference earlier in the day.
About 1000 Detroit Lions fans held a protest during the second quarter of Detroit's last home game of the season Dec. 24 against the Chicago Bears. The fans left their seats midway through the quarter and gathered in Ford Field's atrium, where they chanted "Fire Millen" while watching the game on the scoreboard.
Detroit is an NFL-worst 24-72 since Millen took control of football operations before the 2001 season.
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When asked why he won’t quit, Millen replied, “You keep on working at it until you get the freaking thing done.” Fair enough, yet, in any job I’ve ever held, no boss has pushed the deadlines back, because I can’t do the work. The problem isn’t Millen; the problem is the real boss, William Clay Ford.
Millen may not be the problem, but, he sure has hell hasn't produced much for his earnings either. He has a golden mouth, and, while he was once effective (or was he really?), he has proven nothing. So, he is tough enough to rough the ride; who wouldn't be for his perks? Granted, W. Clay Ford has no clue, and, it is all about cha-ching... what kills me is that he should know that he HAS to spend some bucks, throw some weight, and get the game going... We need at least 2 quarterbacks, 2 really diverse tight ends, and, some linebackers who give a damn about their job... Receivers for the most part, are effective, because they are the star of the play, though, we could use some thinking receivers, if you catch my drift... quarterbacks; we have had them all, something is wrong here,and, someone needs to figure it out...
Oh yeah, duh, I forgot to say in full that we are in dire need of a defensive line... would make the whole difference in the game...
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