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Why the Detroit Lions must trade Matthew Stafford for Tom Brady

Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia talks about his relationship with quarterback Tom Brady from Super Bowl LII on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 in Minnesota. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

On Sunday, the New England Patriots will beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII.

A day or two later, the Detroit Lions will reveal the NFL’s worst-kept secret and announce the hiring of Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia as their head coach.

As soon as Patricia is hired, he and general manager Bob Quinn should immediately begin plans to trade Matthew Stafford to the Patriots in exchange for Tom Brady.