The national perception of Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn is not exactly a shining one. It’s not exactly negative or condemning, but it’s not favorable either.
In his annual article ranking all 32 of the NFL general managers, NFL.com’s Gregg Rosenthal perfectly encapsulates how most non-Lions fans feel about the team and its GM in Quinn.
Here’s what Rosenthal wrote in ranking Quinn 22nd among all NFL GMs:
Some teams take on the personality of their head coach. The Lions have taken on the personality of Bob Quinn. He’s a decision maker who’s there. His draft hauls and free-agent signings have mostly been inoffensive, if uninspiring. He’s hit a lot of opposite-field singles in the draft, with Kenny Golladay possibly the best pick he’s made in four years. Justin Coleman and Marvin Jones have been nice veteran additions. The Lions are a zip-up sweater of a football team.
It’s such a spot-on assessment of the view from afar. Lions fans tend to be too close to the situation, either invested in seeing Quinn succeed or more than ready for a change at the top. It’s nice to see a more sober, docile take on the team, whether you agree with it or not.
