Report: Lions Expected To Hire Patriots Director Of Pro Scouting Bob Quinn As GM
By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc
The Detroit Lions have reportedly found their next GM.
ESPN's Adam Schefter has tweeted that the Lions are expected to hire New England Patriots' Director of pro scouting Bob Quinn as their GM.
Detroit Lions are expected to hire Patriots director of pro scouting Bob Quinn as their general manager, league sources told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 8, 2016
The #Lions are hiring #Patriots director of pro scouting Bob Quinn as their new GM, per source.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2016
Bob Quinn and #Lions are working out final details of his contract now. The #Patriots executive had Bill Belichick's support. That helped
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 8, 2016
It was reported earlier this week that the Lions interviewed Quinn along with other candidates. Quinn has worked with the New England Patriots for the past 16 seasons.
Earlier this week, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick endorsed Quinn.
Bill Belichick on Lions GM candidate Bob Quinn (director of pro personnel): "# of responsibilities - pro, college, advance. Real solid job."
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) January 5, 2016
The Lions fired former GM Martin Mayhew on November 5, 2015.
According to Foxsports.com:
Due to New England's success and Belichick's endorsement, Quinn will be a fan favorite to become the Lions' next GM. With the help of NFL consultant Ernie Accorsi, team president Rod Wood and ownership make the final decision
Quinn has spent his entire career with the Patriots as the player personnel assistant in 2000.