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Lions' Matt Patricia: 6-10 doesn't motivate me, winning Super Bowl does

As Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia talks with reporters about scheduling and rhythm, his former boss, Bill Belichick, crashed the party. Detroit Free Press

PHOENIX — Last year’s 6-10 season was a major disappointment to everyone involved, but Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia said at the NFL’s annual meeting this week that he’s motivated by much more than just improving that record.

“Not winning the last game is what grinds on me,” Patricia said. “I mean, the game. The last one that everybody wants to play in. So, 6-10, 10-6, 9-7, 7-9. It’s all the same.