Everything Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn has done for the past two seasons, and will be doing for the foreseeable future, will ultimately be compared back to his days in New England. In every move he makes, people will search for the slightest DNA strand of The Patriot Way, whether it’s actually there or not.
So far, there have been noticeable traits. He’s brought in the strength and conditioning coach from New England, overthrown Detroit’s scouting department, cut bait with some highly-drafted players, and even brought in a team nutritionist.
But with his biggest task now on the horizon—building a coaching staff—Quinn won’t be able to draw upon his days as a New England Patriot staffer.