[Bette]

Lions insider Tom Kowalski tells Sports Radio 1130 that most offensive players are breathing a sigh or relief now that Mike Martz is gone because he put enormous pressure on them to be constantly studying the play book and keeping in top physical condition. Guys were blowing routes because they didn't have the commitment to stick with his demands. It could have worked if they had shown the dedication to his program.

Kowalski: Most players relieved Martz is gone - Detroit Lions Highlight Reel - MLive.com

[Lefty Noob]

I'm sad, but not surprised, to hear this. Lack of discipline and work ethic has long been one of the Lions biggest weaknesses - right up their with front office. Remember back when Marinelli was hired, the players complained to the union that his practices were too hard. They're a bunch of gutless, spineless cowards and if this is the attitude they bring to the table, the deserve to lose every stinkin' game they play.

[legend]

Could you imagine telling a reporter you are glad the guy is gone for those reasons? I wonder what wide receiver they are targeting in the first round this year.

[azrael492]

Wow, that guy must be some kind of jerk to expect a player to learn his playbook. It is no wonder he took off to San Francisco.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by legend

Could you imagine telling a reporter you are glad the guy is gone for those reasons? I wonder what wide receiver they are targeting in the first round this year.

If I'm the Lions owner, I want names. Anyone who said that would be gone tomorrow.

[azrael492]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

If I'm the Lions owner, I want names. Anyone who said that would be gone tomorrow.

That is the problem with this team. I remember a few years ago Millen got in a lot of trouble for calling one of his defensive players a "devout coward". I don't know if it is the players they are bringing in, or if it is a management problem for keeping them, but I would get rid of any trouble making players like this to make a point that it will not be tolerated.

[Quality88]

Sounds like the Lions organization needs to be gutted from top to bottom

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Quality88

Sounds like the Lions organization needs to be gutted from top to bottom

Yep, that's about the gist of it.