Lions general manager Bob Quinn made some changes to the personnel staff the past two months, but according to his colleagues around the league, nothing will be as important as the addition of director of player personnel Kyle O’Brien.
In addition to people saying O’Brien has a good eye for talent, his relationship with Quinn should help create a smooth transition for the new regime.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers GM Jason Licht spoke at length about the importance of a GM bouncing ideas off his scouts, and he said Quinn is ahead of the curve in adding people like O’Brien.