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Report: Patricia 'leading candidate' for Lions job if Caldwell is fired
Would hate to lose Patricia but he is way overdue to get a shot as a head coach - he more than deserves it.
With Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and defensive coordinator Matt Patricia sure to be linked to NFL coaching openings this offseason, comes a report from the NFL Network's Michael Silver that Patricia is a front-runner for the Detroit Lions job should they make a coaching change.
Bob Quinn, the Lions GM, is familiar with Patricia from his tenure as Patriots director of pro scouting. The Lions (8-7) are likely to part ways with Caldwell, whose team will miss the playoffs this season. He's 35-28 and reached the playoffs twice since taking over in Detroit in 2014.
Would hate to lose Patricia but he is way overdue to get a shot as a head coach - he more than deserves it.