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Rogers: Expectations are high, but where will Matt Patricia take Lions?

Detroit New reporters Justin Rogers and John Niyo talk about the Lions' season-opening matchup with the New York Jets. Justin Rogers and John Niyo, The Detroit News

Allen Park – They were curious words, strung together in a way no Detroit Lions fan wants to hear. After the team’s fourth and final preseason game, a thumping at the hands of the Cleveland Browns, Lions coach Matt Patricia dropped what sounded like an unwelcome warning during his postgame podium session.

“You know, those guys are out there working real hard and that’s a positive from my standpoint,” Patricia said.