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Former Lions Coach Matt Patricia Could Ruin Another NFL Team

Author Anne Erickson
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Okay, I realize my headline is a bit harsh. But it’s no secret that Matt Patricia and the Detroit Lions were not a match made in heaven. He was reportedly very hard to work with, and that’s putting it nicely. Now, Patricia is out of a NFL job, and he’s apparently interviewing at another team.

Patricia has been with the Patriots as of late, but according to

The #Broncos spent today with an intriguing candidate for their vacant defense coordinator job: Matt Patricia. Sources tell me and @TomPelissero the former #Patriots assistant is in Denver speaking with Sean Payton today. Rex Ryan and Vance Joseph are also top candidates.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 22, 2023?s=20" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the former Lions coach has been in Denver, talking with new head coach Sean Payton about his interest in the Broncos’ defensive coordinator position. Rapoport stated that “Rex Ryan and Vance Joseph are also top candidates” for the position.

Patricia was the head of the Lions from 2018-2020. Time will tell if he gets a stab at the defensive coordinator position in Denver or finds another team. One thing is for certain: He won’t be back with the Lions. We’re in head coach heaven with Dan Campbell. Also, I want to thank my friend Alex Barth at Boston’s Sports Hub for first drawing my attention to this story.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
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