In the second week of the Detroit Lions’ coaching search, the spotlight has narrowed on one candidate; New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. Whether the franchise will be able to land the presumed-to-be top name on its list remains a matter of debate.
Over the weekend, a number of national headlines, spearheaded by Pro Football Talk, made it sound as if Patricia to Detroit was a done deal.
“Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Patriots are bracing for defensive coordinator Matt Patricia to leave, most likely to become the next coach of the Detroit Lions,” they wrote as others followed suit.