Bill Belichick credits former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia for laying the foundation of the team's successful offensive line, despite Patricia's tenure being marked by poor performance and a 13-29-1 record. Belichick, speaking on the 'Let's Go' podcast, highlighted Patricia's role in the Lions' recent success, noting that the current offensive line's strength is partly due to Patricia's efforts. However, some argue that Patricia only had a direct role in drafting center Frank Ragnow, while other key players like Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow preceded him, and Penei Sewell and Kevin Zeitler were brought in after his departure. Under current head coach Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes, the Lions have seen a significant turnaround, making it to the NFC Championship Game in 2023 and becoming Super Bowl contenders.