ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- They recognize it isn’t the popular decision. They know there could be blowback from fans who have clamored for the Detroit Lions to end the Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia regime after the 2019 season concludes.
But Lions owner Martha Ford and her children have made their decision. Quinn and Patricia will be back for years five and three, respectively, with an understanding that progress must be made. The record must improve.
It’s not quite make the playoffs or lose your jobs, but it’s pretty clear Detroit needs to be playing meaningful games on Thanksgiving and beyond in 2020.