When Matt Patricia agree to join the Detroit Lions as their newest head coach last year, he knew he was facing an uphill battle. Along with former New England Patriots’ alum turned Lions’ general manager Bob Quinn, the two went about the business of changing the culture in Detroit. And that effort continues today.
In order to help facilitate that change, the Lions have employed several former Patriot players. The latest being free agents like defensive end Trey Flowers, cornerback Justin Coleman, and wide receiver Danny Amendola. Last season, it was ex-Pats like quarterback Matt Cassel, running back LeGarrette Blount, and defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois who not only helped shape the roster, but started to reshape the culture in Patricia’s first season at the helm.