None of this is new for Matt Patricia anymore. Not the trip down to Indianapolis. Not having to stand at a podium and answer questions for 15 minutes. And not having to talk with reporters more than he ever had with New England.
The Detroit Lions coach had a rough first season – on the field and off it.
On the field, the Lions went 6-10, a three-game drop from the 9-7 record with which Jim Caldwell was fired.