Detroit Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford, Sheila Ford Hamp, along with team president Rod Wood issued an open letter to fans after an underwhelming 3-12-1 record in 2019. The letter acknowledged their disappointment for the lack of wins, explained that stability among leadership is a prerequisite to success, and their expectation is to contend for the playoffs in 2020.
It seems most Lions fans would have preferred the firing of head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn after only nine wins in two seasons together. Ownership not only decided to bring them back, but also laid out a clear expectation to contend for the playoffs next season.