The very short wait is over and the Detroit Lions have hired their new Team President. Rod Wood was named team president, announced by the Lions this afternoon. Many fans were immediately enraged at the hiring due to it being so sudden after the firing of Tom Lewand and Martin Mayhew only a few short weeks ago and due to it being what would be considered an ‘internal hire’. Another reason this hiring will likely be viewed as controversial by fans is Wood’s lack of ‘football’ experience, as his background is exclusively in business.
So who is Rod Wood?