Lions' Millen: I'll never quit

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ALLEN PARK -- Matt Millen will be back for his seventh season as president of the Detroit Lions, and despite criticism of his tenure and a 24-72 won-loss record in the first six seasons, quitting is not an option that he has considered.

"I'll never quit," Millen said Tuesday afternoon in an interview with a small group of reporters. "I can't do that. I don't even consider that.

"It's the way I'm made."

Owner William Clay Ford never said his job was on the line, Millen said. Ford and Millen share the frustration over the team's continual losing. The Lions were 3-13 in 2006 and finished last in the NFC North.

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."

 

[chrisms]

One less team to worry about on the road to the Super Bowl

 

[MidasKnight]

Detroit needs to kick out that franchise then. Bring in an expansion team or move another team in with owners and presidents interested in competing. Lions fans are very loyal and deserve better.

 

[yowolabi]

Originally posted by: chrisms
One less team to worry about on the road to the Super Bowl

As a Bears fan, i'm not complaining. Media types can complain about the Bears strength of schedule, but i'd happily play the Lions every week on the way to the playoffs.

Compare Jerry Angelo to Matt Millen, and it's easy to see that something needs to be changed in Detroit.

 

[LS20]

i can foresee a draft selection of calvin johnson, and another 3-13 season

 

[dbk]

Sorry, Lions fans.