As the late, great Ernie Harwell would say, Matt Patricia is LONG GONE!!!
Detroit Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp announced over the weekend that both Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn have been relieved of their duties, which means the team now must replace both positions.
There have already been countless candidates mentioned that could be options to replace Patricia, including college coaches, current NFL coordinators, and even former Lions head coach, Jim Caldwell.
But according to a group of Michigan lawmakers, the Lions should hire Dearborn native, Robert Saleh, who is currently the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.
In a report from Justin Rogers of The Detroit News, a group of 36 lawmakers have actually sent an open letter to Ford Hamp, advocating for the Lions to make Saleh their next head coach.
“We are writing today to thank you for your recent decision to make a change at manager and head coach for your franchise,” the letter states. “These decisions are often difficult but are necessary to move forward. For many in our state, and across the globe, the Detroit Lions hold a special place in our lives. We look forward to future success through transitioning to a new manager and head coach.
“Speaking of head coach, we have one name in mind – Robert Saleh,” the letter continues. “A hometown hero, Robert was raised in the Dearborn community, attended Fordson High School, played his college career at Northern Michigan University, and coached at Michigan State University. Everywhere Robert has been he has achieved success. Most recently, as Defensive Coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, his defense has improved across numerous categories; turnovers, sacks, and yards allowed per game. He has built and maintained one of the best defenses in the league.”
Nation, who do you believe the Detroit Lions should hire to be their next head coach?
