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Patriots' Bill Belichick as next Detroit Lions coach? Dream on

A look at how first-year Detroit Lions head coaches have fared since 1978. Video by Ryan Ford/DFP Wochit

One of Bill Belichick’s first coaching jobs was with the Detroit Lions, as the assistant special teams coach in 1976. But for everyone believing Belichick is destined to have his NFL career come full circle and return to Detroit amid reports of discord in New England, it’s time to put down the pipe.

Yes, the Lions have a head coaching vacancy right now. Yes, general manager Bob Quinn has a prior relationship with Belichick from their time in New England.