The Detroit Lions new head coach Matt Patricia has earned a name for himself around the NFL as an innovative defensive mind that gets the most out of his players.
That theory will be put to the test here in Detroit.
As the New England Patriots defensive coordinator for the last six seasons, his units never ranked outside of the top 10 in scoring defense. Despite whatever weaknesses opposing offenses might have found, the Patriots always seemed to limit the damage on the scoreboard.
What makes this all the more amazing is the fact that the Patriots are notorious for not spending money on defense.