Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez react to GM Bob Quinn's news conference and provide takeaways, Jan. 4, 2019. Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press
Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn addressed the season's tight-end situation, and the failure to acquire a top-line player at the position, in his end of the season briefing with the media on Friday.
Simply? It just didn't work out in the Lions' favor.
In March, Quinn cut Eric Ebron, who caught 13 touchdown passes for the Indianapolis Colts on his way to the Pro Bowl.