He was then named permanent GM after that season. But the front office shakeup clearly reflects Ford’s displeasure with the situation, especially after the Lions advanced to the playoffs last season.
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Mayhew and Lewand were promoted to their respected posts from within the Lions’ organization back in 2008 when the team finally chose to part ways with beleaguered executive Matt Millen. The Titans have a promising rookie quarterback in Marcus Mariota and mostly a clean slate to build around him.
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand and general manager Martin Mayhew were fired Thursday and the fate of head coach Jim Caldwell is being determined. They have never been to a Super Bowl. Both Stafford and Caldwell could be somewhere else next season, but as of right now, they have eight more games to prove themselves.
On the other hand, the current roster is quite a mess and likely would need at least a year to break in a new franchise quarterback. What was one of the most preposterous interviews of the year provided a chilling signal that Mayhew knew his fate was tied to the struggling former No. 1 overall pick from 2009. A change in command in the Motor City may be the catalyst for a longer look at the position, though.
After a disappointing 1-7 start, the Lions rank last in the National Football League in rushing offense by almost 15 yards per game, gaining only 69.62 per game on the ground.
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Following a bye, the Lions circus will head to Green Bay next Sunday, a house of horrors that has delivered them nothing but losses since December of 1991.
