Lions notes: A rundown of Ernie Accorsi's teleconference

On Sunday, Ernie Accorsi spoke with the media to discuss his new role with the team, the Detroit Lions' process in hiring new general manager Bob Quinn and Martha Ford. Here's a breakdown of the teleconference:

• When Accorsi met Quinn, he immediately knew he was a Star, Man:

  Accorsi said first thought after talking to Quinn was now I see why Patriots don't just win, they dominate.

  — Justin Rogers (@Justin_Rogers) January 10, 2016

  
  
• Contrary to initial reports, Quinn interviewed twice with the Lions before Detroit hired him.
  
  
• Accorsi would not speculate if the Lions are going to Move On from Jim Caldwell:

  Accorsi said Caldwell's future will be determined by Quinn and we'll have to ask Quinn about that.

  — Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) January 10, 2016

  
  
• On what made Quinn a good Candidate for the GM job:

  Accorsi: "(Quinn) was so prepared. He knew exactly what he wanted to do. How he wanted to do it."

  — Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) January 10, 2016

  
  
• Accorsi's new job as an advisor to team president Rod Wood won't result in any Changes to Quinn's role as general manager:

  Accorsi was clear: He is advising Rod Wood, not Quinn (unless Quinn has questions)

  — Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) January 10, 2016

  
  
• It didn't take the Lions a lot of Time to garner interest in the Lions GM job:

  Accorsi said there was an amazing amount of interest in the Lions GM job.

  — Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) January 10, 2016

  
  
• On Martha Ford's role in the GM search:

  Accorsi said Martha Ford was involved in everything and he was impressed with her knowledge and passion.

  — Justin Rogers (@Justin_Rogers) January 10, 2016