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Wednesday open thread: What grade would you give Martha Ford for her job as owner?

The Lions announced Tuesday that Martha Firestone Ford would be stepping down as primary owner of the Lions, relinquishing her power to her daughter Sheila Ford Hamp. For more on the details, look no further than the following:

Question of the day: What grade would you give Martha Firestone Ford for her job as primary owner over the past six years?

My answer: I’ll give her a B.

Mrs. Ford had her shortcomings—most notably the lack of availability with the press. Likewise, there were the everlasting rumors that she forced Bob Quinn’s hand in keeping Jim Caldwell an extra year—I’m not one to say whether that was the right move or not, but I don’t think it’s an owner’s place; a general manager should have full trust to do what they believe is right.