OHHH…….MAN………THE FUCKING LIONS

 

Why is it that whenever I see this logo I smell shit?

Why?

Why on earth must we be cursed with the Detroit Lions? Why? Does anyone have an answer? Anyone?

Leave it to the Detroit Lions to do something that has never been done: lose all 16 games in a season. Not even 24 hours later, how does owner William Clay Ford handle one of the most embarrassing things to ever happen to a professional franchise, city, and fanbase in the history of professional sports? He promotes two front office individuals that were integral to making this nightmare of a season possible. That’s right, he promoted these individuals; he rewarded them. Tom Lewand has been promoted to President of the Detroit Lions, and assistant General Manager, Martin Mayhew, who has been former President and General Manager Matt Millen’s assistant, has been promoted to General Manager.

Millen's right hand man Martin Mayhew.

The only thing Ford got right was firing Head Coach Rod Marinelli and a few other coaches. This, however, is not enough.  Not nearly enough. How can you lose every game in an NFL season, and not fire every single person within the organization? I am talking from people who work in the mail room to the acting President of the organization. Gut the whole fucking place and start over. How can you reward these fucking losers? How? I don’t understand this at all.

The Departed

Ford fired Millen earlier in the season, which was great. Ford stated that at the end of the year, a comprehensive examination of the organization would be conducted in order to try and rectify the situation. What Ford really meant is within 24 hours of going 0-16 he was going to promote two individuals that have been as big a part of the mess as anyone, including Millen.

The only person more incompetent than President Bush

If you ever wonder why the Ford motor company is going under, well all you need to do is look at how the Detroit Lion Organization is run to understand. When the Big Three auto-makers went to the government asking for a bail out, I had no problem with the government offering assistance to General Motors and Chrysler, but no way in hell did I want to see Ford receive a dime. He has been robbing the citizens of Michigan blind for 50 years.

How can you go 0-16 and not take the time to look at the options that exist outside of your organization?

Let me put this in perspective: The Lions promoted two individuals a day after going 0-16 after it becomes public knowledge that Bill Parcells may be available. Yes, the Bill Parcells that was hired by the Miami Dolphins after last season’s 1-15 campaign. Parcells gutted the Dolphin franchise, brought in new coaches, got rid of one of their best players in Jason Taylor and ultimately led the Dolphins to a 11-5 record and the AFC East Title. Yes that’s right: the Dolphins 1-15 before Parcells, 11-5 after Parcells. They can’t even call Parcells to see if he is interested? It is just pure insanity.

The Only Man That Can Save The Lions

Another individual that may be available is Ron Wolf, the former president of the Green Bay Packers. You ever wonder how the Packers ended up with one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL and two Superbowl appearances, including a Superbowl win in the 90’s? The answer to that is Ron Wolf. Wouldn’t make any sense to call him would it? What about Superbowl winning coach Bill Cowher? How about New England Patriots Vice President Scott Pioli? No? Not even worth a phone call? Unbelievable.

The way in which William Clay Ford Sr. runs this organization is inexcusable. Ford just basically gave the middle finger to the city of Detroit and Detroit Lions fans nationwide. I realized many years ago, that as long as Ford Sr. runs this organization, they will never win. Let me restate that, NEVER. I have given up on the Lions, but even I, now living in a completely different state in a city with a decent professional football franchise, cannot sit back and stay silent about this.

Let this be a call to all Lions fans. I beg you to stop supporting this team. Stop going to the games, stop buying the merchandise, stop watching the games, stop going to Ford Field. Stop until you see real change. Stop until the Detroit Lions organization becomes competent and makes decisions that make some sort of sense. The actions taken by Ford Sr. today shows that he does not care about you, and most likely never will. If you go to the games, buy the merchandise, or support this franchise in any way, you are part of the problem. You all need to realize you deserve better than this. You need to start demanding better.

Loser. Fucking Piece of Shit Loser.

I have heard the argument from some that if you are a true fan you never turn your back on your team. I say bullshit to that. Being a fan of a franchise is a two-way street. You pay hard-earned money on this team, this team needs to be – at the very least – responsible and competent in the product they put on the field. With names such as Parcells, Pioli, Cowher, and Wolf not even getting a phone call, do you really feel like this organization is being responsible and competent?

William Clay Ford Sr. does not care about you in the least. He never has and he never will. He has done one thing consistently since taking ownership of this team and that is lose. Ford Sr. is a loser. He has run his family’s company into the ground, he has run the Detroit Lions organization into the ground. He is a one thing and one thing only: a loser. If you continue to support this piece of shit, you are the same.