Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia believes the decision to trade wide receiver Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles was in the franchise's best interest.
In a Wednesday press conference, Patricia called the Tate deal "difficult" but also the "best logical decision" for the Lions:
"For us, it's again the holistic picture of taking a look at what's best for us to do as a team and in those situations. They are not easy decisions, and they are certainly difficult decisions. Again, for us, it's not about one player.