Matt Patricia can finally ditch the ATV. But just because he can, doesn't mean the Detroit Lions coach is quite ready to bag last year's practice transportation.
Patricia underwent surgery on his lower leg prior to last year's training camp, initially requiring a knee scooter to get around and a protective boot most of the season.
His mobility issues necessitated some ingenuity from the former engineer and Detroit's staff, from building a small fortress of Gatorade coolers on the sideline during the preseason so he could continue to coach at field level to the matte black ATV he used to zip around the practice field.