And the Matt Millen Redemption Tour rolls on.The former Lions general manager and team president, who had cornered the market on Detroit's hatred until Sidney Crosby sauntered along, will be the new analyst on the NFL Network's Thursday Night Football broadcasts.
Millen will replace Cris Collinsworth -- John Madden's successor on Monday Night Football -- and will team with Bob Papa in the NFL Network booth.
Millen was fired three weeks into the Lions' disastrous 2008 season -- leaving Detroit after posting a 31-97 overall record in his time there
Millen, a long-time color commentator prior to being hired by the Lions, resurfaced in January as a studio analyst for NBC's NFL coverage. He continued in that role through the Super Bowl. About a month ago, Millen signed on with ESPN to do some NFL studio work, and possibly jump in on college football coverage. There's been no indication that Millen's agreement with the NFL Network will change those plans.
The NFL Network's first Thursday night broadcast of the 2009 season takes place on Nov. 12 when Chicago heads to San Francisco.
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Wow,Maybe all the race baiters have a point about the "old boy network" The powers that be could not find another talking head.Please, give me a break my European soccor friends know more about the NFL then that clown.
Matt proved in his time in the Motor City that he knew nothing about talent or what it takes for a team to win in the NFL. It amazes me anyone would hire him for his opinions in anything football related. I won't watch him. I bet many others will feel the same way.
The guy is a Madden ripoff and a blow hard like Dierdorf.
This idiot should not be allowed to be seen in public after what he did to the lions!!!!!!!!
i disagree about dumbdorf.nobody could gush over a three yard run like he could
I am just surprised that he was not reincarnated as GM's new CEO.
Its only a matter of time before he trades away the other announcers and tries to bring back Howard Cosell.