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To whoever wrote this: I do think you're kidding. And I do think you're insane.

Who thinks up this kind of crap?? Most would agree that Dumars has done a fine job with the Pistons, but please.....
The Lions need someone who knows FOOTBALL.
That being said, based on the Lions track record, if they did hire Dumars, it wouldn't shock me.
They could have Scotty Bowman waiting in the wings.
Waiting in the Wings! Hey, that's pretty good! At least it's a better joke than this story.

this has to be a tongue in cheek spin on how bad the lions front office is. and how much the city loves dumars

Hahahaha... Joe D did turn instant results for the Pistons.... instead of Joe D, maybe they can hire his old teammate, Zeke.... the one Isaih Thomas. Hahahahaha.

If the Lions want to continue their "winning" ways they'd hire a guy that knows nothing about football to be their GM.

Don't be stupid. This is worse than insane....

I read this yesterday. The point of the article isn't that Dumars knows football, the point is Dumars is smart enough to know he doesn't know football. Presidents don't make personnel moves, GM's do. Presidents set the tone (Defense, win in the trenches, definitely Joe D's approach with the Pistons). It also mentions that, unlike Millen, Joe D would be smart enough to surround himself with winners, with people smarter than himself that know football. Joe D is enough of a winner to be able to realize his own weaknesses.

Beyond that, of course the guy was having fun writing this, but he brings up some good points. Millen always thought he knew how to win, and was never smart enough to listen to others..., humility at the right time can be key to being successful in sports.

Also, remember, the Lions did hire a fricken TV broadcaster, and handed over both the President and GM role, all at once... so stupid is not out of the Lion's equation....

But seriously people, read the whole article: obviously it is written in a bit of jest.

Holland would better,he has more winning years. GO WINGS,PISTONS, will some day the LIONS and the TIGERS.Oh lest not to be for gotten the SHOCK.

More intrigueing to me is the comments Floyd Reese made, "I could be in Detroit tomorrow...", to be honest, I wouldnt mind seeing that. Give him the reigns early, let him get a feel for the team before he hires his new coach and decides what personnel moves to make...

Detroit can't be looking to take a risk and hit a home run. They need to take it the safe route. Reese has definitely proven he can make solid personnel decisions.

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Originally posted 08:23 AM ET  09.26 by biminator

More intrigueing to me is the comments Floyd Reese made, "I could be in Detroit tomorrow...", to be honest, I wouldnt mind seeing that. Give him the reigns early, let him get a feel for the team before he hires his new coach and decides what personnel moves to make... Detroit can't be looking to take a risk and hit a home run. They need to take it the safe route. Reese has definitely proven he can make solid personnel decisions.

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080925/SPORTS01/80925108 /&imw=Y

Bring this guy in soon, at least as a consultant. He sure is saying all the right things.

Who wouldn't want the really high pay and job security that comes with being Lions GM. And, you get to look like a hero to one of the best football cities in the country. Detroit has one of the best fan bases in the NFL, how else do you explain selling out every game during Millen's tenure?

I'm available too ...

and I promise not to draft a wide receiver ...

The Lions took the first right step in getting rid of Millen. The next step is finding a QB for the future. Kitna is 36. They need to decide if they have the right QB on their roster or should they look elsewhere. They have good skill position players, but I don't know what they'll do with Roy Williams.

Package him with Charles Rogers and Mike Williams for a long snapper?

i HONESTLY thought "hey, the bears should hire john paxson" recently. at least his first round draft picks are still on the team. AND IN THE LEAGUE!!!

this may just be the most ridiculous bulls--t ever..

They should fire a bunch of people and complete the house cleaning first, before they start hiring anybody. Clear the deck for the new guy!

Maybe they should hire Bobby Ross as GM...anybody who loved Barry Sanders should remember this guy.

*shakes head*