Matt Patricia was introduced as head coach of the Detroit Lions on Wednesday at the team's Allen Park, Mich., facility.
"I believe that I am a leader, I believe that I am a problem solver," Patricia said. "I want to represent the toughness of this city. We will be a smart, tough, fundamentally sound football team. We will have a high-character culture."
Patricia, who began his coaching career with the New England Patriots in 2004, reunites with Lions general manager Bob Quinn. Quinn was in the Patriots' scouting department before taking over in Detroit.