Dre Bly says...

kenberman · #1 11-29-2005, 07:07 PM

re: Mariucci's firing:

"We're all at fault, but I just feel like Joey [Harrington]'s been here four years, and being the No. 3 pick in the draft, he hasn't given us anything," Bly told the paper. "He hasn't given us what the third pick in the draft should give us."

what a douche. stuff like this belongs in the locker room, not in the papers.

I think this lack of discipline comes from the top: Matt Millen. I never understood why he was hired in the first place, and really have no idea how he has hung onto his job.

brettbrettr · #2 11-29-2005, 07:09 PM

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I think this lack of discipline comes from the top: Steve Mariucci.[\quote]

Millen dosn't really interact with the team.

I had a conversation earlier today about this and comments like this are proof of a badly coached team. Millen sucks, don't get me wrong, But Maruicci wasn't good either.

ThaSaltCracka · #3 11-29-2005, 07:23 PM

ever since Millen took over, the Lions have had the worst record in the NFL. Coincidence?

kenberman · #4 11-29-2005, 07:25 PM

Millen may not interact with the team very much, but he is responsible for the actions of his players/coaches. he is also responsible for setting the 'tone' of the organization.

Also, I think his interaction is more than you might think. he is involved in all contract negotiations, all team policies re: the media, all player choices, etc. if he's not involved very much, it's b/c he chooses not to be, not b/c his job doesn't demand it.

but I agree, Mariucci probably sucked also. I'm a Pats fan, and haven't really got to watch the Lions very much. all I know is that Millen keeps picking WR's in the first round, which makes fans happy, and loses football games. I can't think of a great personal move he has made.

brettbrettr · #5 11-29-2005, 07:27 PM

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ever since Millen took over, the Lions have had the worst record in the NFL. Coincidence?

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And they were world-beaters before?

(And their record has nothing to do with second rate overpaid CBs --that, I agree, is Millens fault--calling out fifth rate overpaid quartebacks--also Millen's fault.)

brettbrettr · #6 11-29-2005, 07:28 PM

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he is also responsible for setting the 'tone' of the organization.

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If he is, then of course you're right.

FWIW, Roy Williams was a good pick. He's great.

I am a Jets fan so I will now go back to hating you.

Brett

kenberman · #7 11-29-2005, 07:30 PM

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so I will now go back to hating you.

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scott8 · #8 11-29-2005, 07:37 PM

Well, David Carr was the #1 pick that year. So by Bly's standard the Texans should be even better.

And Bly is total idiot. Its not like Harrington was going to the press saying [censored] would be better without Mariucci. No, he has kept his mouth shut like a class act. Unlike Bly.

MarkL444 · #9 11-29-2005, 08:12 PM

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Well, David Carr was the #1 pick that year. So by Bly's standard the Texans should be even better.

And Bly is total idiot. Its not like Harrington was going to the press saying [censored] would be better without Mariucci. No, he has kept his mouth shut like a class act. Unlike Bly.

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if only harrington was as good at being a QB as he was at being classy

PokerGoblin · #10 11-29-2005, 08:16 PM

Millen is very well know for making speeches in the locker room and getting on guys that aren't playing up to his standards. A couple years ago he went so far as to call a player a 'coward' in front of the team.

I don't know where you guys get that he isn't directly involved with the team.