Allen Park — Matt Patricia knows a lot about a lot, from football to aeronautical engineering. He’s seen a lot and won a lot, coached the best and learned from the best. He’s officially on his way to take over the Lions, a solid hire with an impressive background.
The question isn’t about Patricia’s credentials. The question is the one that has vexed every Lions coach for the past several decades: Does he realize what he’s stepping into?
The reality is, good candidates never have translated into championship coaches here, at least not since 1957.