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Detroit Lions' Matt Patricia has hands-on approach ahead of NFL draft

Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn recently said there are “five or six guys” he thinks could be on the board when the team is on the clock at No. 20. Dave Birkett tries to identify those players. Video by Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press. Wochit

Matt Patricia has been busier than ever preparing for his first draft as Detroit Lions head coach, but Patricia isn't in totally uncharted waters when it comes to helping out with a host of player evaluations on both sides of the ball.

As defensive coordinator of the New England Patriots, Patricia spent time watching top quarterback prospects and some of the draft's other best offensive players every year, especially those that he thought might end up in the AFC East.