Matt Millen Admits Front Office Incompetency; 'Sorry, Detroit'
"For Matt Millen, taking the reins of a multibillion-dollar NFL franchise was what he considered a "tactical error."
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"For Matt Millen, taking the reins of a multibillion-dollar NFL franchise was what he considered a "tactical error."
He is 79 yards away from another 1,000-yard receiving season, which would be his sixth straight.
"Once you hurt an ankle, you kind of continue to hurt it."
"Ziggy is really a unique athlete, because he's still developing as a football player, physically and fundamentally," Lions coach Jim Caldwell said of the defensive end.
After nearly a decade as Thanksgiving pushovers, the Detroit Lions have started playing their best in their holiday showcase.
The Detroit Lions have been rolling along the past two weeks and after a short week for a Thanksgiving game, they proved that the train is not ready to stop. There was a lot to be thankful for as the Lions absolutely demolished the Philadelphia Eagles for a third straight win.
"So this is not a typical day in that regard, but when you do have a day like this, you certainly feel good about it."
Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson combined for one of the best games of their careers, helping the surging Detroit Lions keep the Philadelphia Eagles reeling.
The Eagles also lost left tackle Jason Peters to a left ankle injury, and Lions safety Glover Quin went down with what appeared to be a left ankle injury of his own.
There won't be any mud puddles on the field when the Detroit Lions host Philadelphia this Thanksgiving. No snow, either.
Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford is inactive for their Thanksgiving game against the Lions.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to continue their win streak when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Thanksgiving, and the official injury report may help that. Detroit has a short list and is looking to go at as full of strength as they have all season.
"I think the main thing was the reputation that came with him from the prior searches."
Lions hosting Philadelphia on Thanksgiving for first time since 1968, when Eagles won 12-0.
The Detroit Lions have won two games in a row and are hoping that they can keep the streak going with a Thursday game against the Philadelphia Eagles this week. With that, a number of Lions' players also let it be known what they won't be eating for Thanksgiving this year.
