Minneapolis – Matt Patricia is defined by his dedication – both to his craft and to those who have helped him climb through the coaching ranks. The New England Patriots defensive coordinator, who led his unit a final time on Sunday in Super Bowl LII, a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, is expected to be named the Detroit Lions coach as early as Monday.
But who is Patricia? What makes him tick? And how did the aerospace engineering graduate from one of the country’s elite universities end up the NFL’s most sought-after coaching candidate?
Those who have worked with Patricia describe him as hard-working and intelligent.