After the Detroit Lions were handed their latest loss of the season—their third in four games and 14th of the last 16th, head coach Matt Patricia approached the post-game podium and was asked a simple question: Why should anyone still believe that you’re the coach to turn this franchise around.
While Patricia first tried to evade the question, focusing more on Sunday’s loss to the Saints and giving New Orleans credit for a hard-fought game, he eventually slipped. As consistent with his message since first stepping into the halls of Allen Park, Patricia pushed the narrative that the team he inherited was far from where they needed to be.