Matt Patricia will return as head coach of the Detroit Lions in 2020, according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com.
Lions owner Martha Ford not only confirmed that Patricia would return, but that general manager Bob Quinn would also retain his job.
Detroit is just 3-10-1 on the season and has lost seven games in a row. It should be noted that the Lions have dealt with a myriad of injury issues throughout the year, particularly at the quarterback position, where they have lost both Matthew Stafford and Jeff Driskel, resulting in third-string signal-caller David Blough assuming the starting role.
Detroit actually got off to a decent start in 2019, going 2-0-1 over its first three games and playing the Kansas City Chiefs tough in a 34-30 loss in Week 4, but since then, the Lions have won just one game, which came at the expense of the lowly New York Giants on Oct. 27.
Patricia is in his second year at the helm.
The former New England Patriots defensive coordinator went just 6-10 in his first season with Detroit in 2018, but due to a rather poor roster, Patricia was given a pass for his unsuccessful first year.
The Lions were expected to be a bit better this season, but injuries derailed them, which is why most felt Patricia would get another shot at coaching the team in 2020.
Detroit has been one of the least successful franchises in the NFL over the last three decades, as they have made just three playoff appearances since 2000 and have not won a playoff game since the 1991-92 campaign.
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