Belichick says some credit for Lions’ stout offensive line should go to … Matt Patricia?

The Lions’ offensive line has been one of the best in the NFL this season, and Bill Belichick believes Matt Patricia deserves some of the credit.

Patricia, who was fired as the Lions’ head coach after the 2020 season, was responsible for overseeing the team’s offensive line during his tenure in Detroit. And while the Lions’ offense struggled under Patricia, the offensive line was a bright spot.

In 2019, the Lions’ offensive line ranked eighth in the NFL in pass-blocking efficiency, according to Football Outsiders. And in 2020, the Lions’ offensive line ranked sixth in the NFL in run-blocking efficiency.

Patricia’s focus on the offensive line is evident in the way he built the unit. He signed free agents like Rick Wagner and T.J. Lang, and he drafted players like Frank Ragnow and Taylor Decker. He also developed players like Jonah Jackson and Logan Stenberg.

Belichick’s comments are a reminder that Patricia is a good coach, even if he wasn’t successful as the Lions’ head coach.

Patricia is a defensive-minded coach, but he understands the importance of the offensive line. He knows that a good offensive line can make a big difference in a team’s success.

The Lions’ offensive line is a testament to Patricia’s coaching ability. He built a unit that is one of the best in the NFL. And while Patricia may not have been successful as the Lions’ head coach, he deserves credit for the team’s success on the offensive line.

Here are some of the things that Patricia did to improve the Lions’ offensive line:

• He signed free agents like Rick Wagner and T.J. Lang.
• He drafted players like Frank Ragnow and Taylor Decker.
• He developed players like Jonah Jackson and Logan Stenberg.
• He focused on the offensive line in practice.
• He demanded a lot from his offensive linemen.

Patricia’s efforts paid off. The Lions’ offensive line is now one of the best in the NFL. And while Patricia may not have been successful as the Lions’ head coach, he deserves credit for the team’s success on the offensive line.