The Lions have taken a giant step away from their age-old method of operation by hiring Bob Quinn as general manager.
For the first time in decades, an outsider with NFL experience has been brought in with full authority over all major decisions related to football.
Quinn, 39, has spent all 16 of his NFL seasons with the Patriots in some capacity related to player personnel -- primarily college and pro scouting. He has been director of pro scouting since 2012.
It’s a new face at the top of the football management ladder, a new direction -- and major decisions awaiting.