Podcast appearances and mentions of allen park

Final Lions OTAs The final OTA session gave the Detroit Lions a clean snapshot of several live competitions and status updates on some Lions players. One player we're asked about a lot is Giovanni Manu. Dan Campbell confirmed the club is experimenting with Manu at both guard and tackle. The staff needs answers. It is year three, and last season's injury cost Manu valuable reps when Taylor Decker's limited work had opened a window. He is still taking tackle snaps, but guard work is on the table to find his best fit. Miles Frazier stands as direct competition. Frazier arrives more polished technically and with deeper football mileage. On the right edge of the offensive line, Larry Borom took first-team right tackle reps. The Lions drafted Blake Miller in the first round to be the long-term starter, but nothing is being handed out. That is by design. With no pads, trench play is hard to grade, yet stacking reps matters. Borom's NFL experience forces Miller to earn the job and sharpen faster. That is good for the room and for the Detroit Lions. Defensive front: length, rookies, and zero-tech snaps Kelvin Sheppard highlighted a visible shift on the edge. Length. Tall, long bodies across individual periods, blended with shorter power rushers. Undrafted rookie Anthony Lucas drew a mention after wrecking an LSU game in college. Expectations remain high for Derrick Moore, but a former first-round pick is also pushing for those snaps. Nothing is gifted. Tyleik Williams spoke with clarity about the NFL step up. Players are better. Schemes are better. He reshaped his weight and said he will take some zero-technique work. That is a major offseason question with nose tackle duties open after departures. He carried a confident tone and even finished practice wearing a full-length black hoodie in the heat. The Lions will see how it looks when the pads go on. Branch timeline, secondary depth, and DJ Reed's reset Brian Branch was present but not working, and Campbell effectively stretched the public timeline into December. There is no indication he is ahead or behind. It was simply good to see him out there. Meanwhile, Detroit added insulation in the secondary. Ennis Rakestraw added bulk. Roger McCreery arrived as a new nickel option. Thomas Harper is another timely add with ongoing questions about Kirby Joseph. Chuck Clark is in the mix as a physical safety whose game will show more when contact returns. DJ Reed discussed going to Panama for stem cell treatment on a hamstring. Early last season he played well before the injury. On return he struggled, and in OTAs he reportedly got beat again. He is a press corner. Without press in OTAs, that look can be misleading. The flip side is encouraging for the receivers, who are separating downfield. One more snapshot from Allen Park: the offensive line's chemistry. Penei Sewell, Tate Ratledge, Cade Mays, and Christian Mahogany walked out together, laughing. Turkey hunts, group strides, and a tight room. The NFL season is a grind. The Detroit Lions are building for it. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #lionsotas #giovannimanu #milesfrazier #larryborom #blakemiller #derrickmoore #anthonylucas #tyleikwilliams #zerotechnique #brianbranch #ennisrakestraw #rogermccreery #chuckclark #thomasharper #kirbyjoseph #righttacklereps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going back to the mid-'60s, who would have thought that Allen Park had a music scene that would flesh out one of the finest groups to hit the charts in the Michigan music scene? Rick Stevers is a founding member of the mighty Frijid Pink, who continues to tell the story from behind the drum kit. Stevers is also a member of the Michigan Rock Legends Hall of Fame and the Pink's cover of 'House Of The Rising Sun' continues to be a household staple.    Here in part 2 of 2, from the pink bathrooms of the era, to the big stages playing with a 'who's who' of other '60s bands such as The Guess Who, studio time with Janis Joplin, and meeting the other 'House of The Rising Sun' band, Eric Burden & The Animals.    Being ahead of the curve, Frijid Pink spent more time on the road than many of their contemporaries, which Rick says that did more harm than good when it came to the Michigan fan base. Partying with Sammy Davis Jr., working with Don Brewer, speaking with Gordon Lightfoot, and being a car worker at Chrysler for over 17 years. All the albums, lineup changes and lost power to his father, never stopped Stevers. You have to dig into this episode, NOW!

Mike Payton of AtoZSports covers the Detroit Lions, he gives us insight on what is going on with the team in Allen Park, plus more around the NFL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Payton of AtoZSports covers the Detroit Lions, he gives us insight on what is going on with the team in Allen Park, plus more around the NFL. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kirby Joseph Timeline Grows Murky The Detroit Lions left Allen Park with a hard truth at safety. Dan Campbell said he does not know when Kirby Joseph will be ready. The staff is strengthening the knee and refusing to rush him. Treatment continues at multiple spots. The real answer will not come until the thick of training camp. That uncertainty hangs over a defense that feeds on takeaways. Joseph has not played in a long time and now sits as a major question mark. In the NFL, losing a ball-hawking back-end anchor changes how everyone fits. Safety Room Competition Heats Up Detroit spent the offseason building insulation for this scenario. Campbell pointed to Chuck Clark and Avonte Maddox as key veterans in the mix. Christian Isian drew praise as a heady, violent player. Branch will take a minute, according to Campbell, but remains central to the back end. Thomas Harper is back. Dan Jackson is coming off injury. Lawrence Strickland is in the room. It is a deeper, more competitive group than a year ago. That matters if Joseph's knee lingers into August. Roles will sort only when the pads go on, but the numbers give Aaron Glenn options the defense lacked last summer. Kendrick Law Out for the Season Rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law tore his ACL in a non-contact injury earlier this week. He will miss his rookie season. It is a tough break for a player trying to win a depth spot. Law was competing with Dominic Lovett and Tom Kennedy on the back end of the receiver room. Kennedy's punt return ability remains a notable edge. The starters are set, and Detroit's expectations should not swing because of this loss. Still, the room loses a different skill set for summer reps, and special teams snaps will shift to others. OTA Snapshot from Allen Park Thursday's open OTAs offered little true football, but the news was significant. The Detroit Lions Podcast focus was clear: health and depth. Campbell emphasized patience with Joseph, repeating that the team has done everything possible without pushing the knee before it is time. Clarity arrives in training camp. Until then, the Lions lean on a reinforced safety group and special teams flexibility at wide receiver. The roster-building approach shows a lesson learned from last year's thin margin at safety. If Joseph returns, the ceiling rises. If not, Detroit's deeper room must carry the back end. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #kerbyjoseph #kendricklaw #dancampbell #allenpark #otas #detroitlionssafetydepth #chuckclark #avontemaddox #christianizien #branch #tyreduplessis #lionsinjuryupdates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OTAs hit Allen Park and the Detroit Lions face a real offensive question. What will new OC Drew Petzing actually build in Detroit? Many expect heavy 12 and 13 personnel. The roster suggests something different. What Petzing Might Really Want The tight end room did not get the draft attention many anticipated. Targets like a combo tight end were on the radar. Names such as Nate Boerkircher, Oscar Delp, and Sam Rausch came up as the type. Riley Nowakowski, a tight end fullback from Indiana, fit that mold too. The Lions passed. That matters. Skipping those additions hints at a base that leans into receivers. Picture Isaac Tesla with Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown on the field, with Sam LaPorta as the primary tight end. That package spreads space without surrendering toughness. It also fits a room built to win with speed and timing. If Petzing favors matchups and spacing, this roster can live in 11 while still bullying light boxes. Why Arizona Is a Bad Template Projecting Detroit from Arizona tape misses context. In Arizona, the wide receiver group was thin or hurt. The passing game sputtered outside of McBride. There were quarterback issues. Those factors pushed 12 and 13 personnel to stabilize the run and protection. Detroit is not built the same way. The Lions offensive tackles run block at a high level. They can create movement without extra big bodies. Duo and other downhill concepts do not need a constant tight end convoy here. Against nickel defenses and two-high safeties, the Lions can force lighter fits with speed on the field and still run with force. That opens play action, quick game, and shots for Williams while St. Brown and LaPorta churn first downs. Petzing inherits flexibility, not a mandate to go heavy. OTA Reality Check in Allen Park It is shorts and shells. No contact. Helmets are allowed. Practice jerseys, no shoulder pads. Much of it is seven on seven. OTA standouts can vanish when pads arrive. Chase Lucas once looked like an instant slot option as a seventh round pick. When the contact started, the depth chart told a different story. So, take early reports with caution. Roles and usage are the real tells. Watch which group shows up most: three wideouts with LaPorta, or frequent two tight end sets. Track where Williams aligns and how often Tesla works with starters. Note how often the Lions stress light boxes rather than stack big bodies. Those clues will say more about Petzing's NFL plan than any highlight from a non-contact Friday. This is the Detroit Lions Podcast lens on OTAs, focused on structure over sizzle. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #drewpetzing #lionsotas #kalifraymond #isaacteslaa #alimmcneill #keithabney #kendricklaw #lionsdefensivescheme #tyleikwilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kory were back at Allen Park today for the first open practice since January. They've got injury updates on Branch, Joseph and Laporta, and discuss Penei Sewell moving to left tackle. Then we hear what offensive players have to say about Drew Petzing, and why Dan Campbell isn't hyping anybody up in May. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going back to the mid-'60s, who would have thought that Allen Park had a music scene that would flesh out one of the finest groups to hit the charts in the Michigan music scene? Rick Stevers is a founding member of the mighty Frijid Pink, who continues to tell the story from behind the drum kit. Stevers is also a member of the Michigan Rock Legends Hall of Fame and the Pink's cover of 'House Of The Rising Sun' continues to rival the Animals in airplay and popularity.    From the pink bathrooms of the era, to the big stages playing with a 'who's who' of other '60s bands (check this Steppenwolf story!), Frijid Pink spent more time on the road than many of their contemporaries, giving them success further away from the state. They had Beatles-style popularity in Australia! London Records/Parrot Records (Deram overseas) promoted the music of the band. Stevers tells the tales of being a cover band that wanted to perform their own material. He spent years with a major label that wanted them to bow to the system (even shelfing a record to this day). Stevers continues to perform with his version of Frijid Pink to this day and has many albums out under their name. Dive into part 1 NOW!

Can you do better than Justin in today's edition of the Two Grand Slam?

Reactions to the Draft: What the Lions Accomplished and What Still Matters The dust has finally settled on the 2026 NFL Draft, rookie minicamps are around the corner, and the Detroit Lions are back on the field for offseason workouts. That makes this the perfect moment for a reset. On this episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Jeff Risdon break down their full 2026 NFL Draft reactions, what the Lions accomplished over draft weekend, and where the roster still leaves room for concern heading into the summer. The Lions entered the draft needing to reinforce depth, toughness, and long-term stability in several key spots. Brad Holmes once again leaned into his philosophy of building through the trenches and targeting players with versatility and football character. Detroit's draft class may not have produced the flashiest national headlines, but there is a growing sense around Allen Park that this front office remains committed to constructing a roster that can sustain success rather than chase offseason buzz. That does not mean there are no debates. Quite the opposite. One of the biggest talking points from this year's class is draft quality versus public perception. Some national analysts questioned whether Detroit reached on certain prospects or failed to address enough immediate-impact positions early. Locally, however, there is a very different tone surrounding the class. Lions observers who spend every day around this team tend to evaluate these picks through the lens of culture fit, positional development, and long-term roster planning instead of instant social media reaction. Remaining Concerns for the Detroit Lions Heading Into Summer Even after the draft, there are still legitimate questions surrounding this roster, and Chris and Jeff will spend time digging into the biggest ones on the show. Edge depth remains a topic despite Aidan Hutchinson anchoring the front. The secondary still feels like a group that could use another proven veteran presence before training camp opens. There are also questions about how quickly some younger players can step into rotational roles on defense. On offense, much of the conversation continues to orbit around Jared Goff and how the Lions balance maximizing the current competitive window while still preparing for the future. Detroit believes it can compete in the NFC, but expectations have changed. This is no longer a rebuilding football team. The standard inside the building is winning playoff games, and every offseason move is now viewed through that lens. That shift has also changed the way the Lions are covered nationally. For years, Detroit existed mostly as a punchline or an afterthought in broader NFL conversations. Now the scrutiny is different. Every draft pick, every coordinator decision, every contract move gets debated at a national level. Chris and Jeff will examine whether the national coverage truly understands what Detroit is building or whether local coverage still provides the clearest picture of where this franchise stands. The Conversation Continues on the Detroit Lions Podcast This episode is more than just a recap of the draft. It is a snapshot of where the Lions sit as the offseason enters its next phase. The roster looks stronger in some places, thinner in others, and the expectations around this team remain as high as they have been in decades. Join Chris and Jeff Risdon on the Detroit Lions Podcast as they break down the full Detroit Lions offseason picture, react to the 2026 NFL Draft, discuss remaining concerns, and look ahead to what comes next for a franchise trying to turn promise into sustained success in the NFL. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #adultdraft #bestplayeravailable #blakemiller #derekmoore #keithabney #internalpushback #meettheplayer #confirmtheboard #long-termplan #otasinallenpark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cold Tulips, Hot Lions Buzz Holland, Michigan was cold, but Lions gear warmed the streets. Hats. Jerseys. Hoodies. Pride showed up. After a quick day off for family, the Detroit Lions Podcast returned with perspective from outside the bubble. A visiting Colts fan saw it clearly: Detroit is the better run team. That view matches what many around the NFL are saying. Why Detroit Skipped Rookie Minicamp No rookie minicamp in Allen Park. Other teams held theirs over the weekend. The Lions kept rookies involved through voluntary workouts instead. The choice stands out and invites debate. The show argued the team should host something similar, even if scaled. Minicamps can surface tryout flashes, but they can also create churn that does not help a contender. Look at a cautionary example. Las Vegas cycled players after tryouts and released Charles Snowden, a 2023 contributor in their pass rush group. That move stirred fans because help opposite Max Crosby remains unsettled there. Detroit knows the strain of a star carrying heavy snaps. Aidan Hutchinson did that last year. Chasing names cut during post-draft reshuffles can feel tempting. It often is not productive for a roster with standards. If a player cannot stick with a struggling depth chart, patience beats impulse. Free Agent Reality Check Calais Campbell signed elsewhere at age 40. The veteran market still has options, but the board is thinning. The show reviewed remaining free agents and weighed the ring-chase factor. Detroit qualifies. Around the league, the Lions are viewed as a viable NFL contender. That reputation matters when veterans pick landing spots late in the calendar. There have been no splash acquisitions in Detroit this week. Undrafted free agency remains quiet without a rookie minicamp to stage tryouts. That is fine for now. The roster can wait for a value fit rather than force a move based on a weekend flash somewhere else. Fan Pulse and Rookie Spotlight Fans in Detroit are re-energized after the draft. The class lacks headline skill names, but it fits needs and identity. The national Rookie Premiere will not feature Lions picks. That event leans to quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backs. No offensive linemen were invited. Defensive linemen rarely get that nod. Pass rushers David Bailey, Arvel Reese, and Reuben Bain are expected there. Detroit drafted Blake Miller and Derek Moore up front. They are not trading-card darlings. They are trench players built for January football. Big picture, the message landed: avoid panic shopping, trust the roster, and use the calendar. The Detroit Lions are positioned to add selectively while keeping continuity. That is how real NFL contenders operate. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #rookieminicamp #kadynproctornfldraft #johndorsey #nflfreeagency #camjordan #jabrillpeppers #lionsdefense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside Allen Park: What Voluntary Workouts Really Are One week after the 2026 NFL Draft, Allen Park is busy. The Detroit Lions are in the voluntary phase of the offseason workout program. Photos show players in the building. Gibbs is there. Branch is there. Tarion is there. It's not practice. Not yet. Players are in meetings. They lift. They run. Injured players rehab with staff. Coaches sit in on meetings but do not coach on-field actions. That comes later. OTAs and a Firm Mini Camp on the Calendar The NFL calendar is set. The Lions released their OTA dates. They start later in May. There are three three-day periods. The mandatory mini camp lands around Father's Day weekend. That's the first time the entire team is required to attend. A holdout can happen, but it's rare. Last year was different. The Lions canceled mandatory mini camp because they were preparing for the Hall of Fame Game. In hindsight, that move did not help. There's no sign they will cancel it this year. Rookie Minicamp Canceled, What Changes for Newcomers The team canceled rookie minicamp. So what happens now? The rookie draft class and signed undrafted free agents will still be in the building. Contract signings are expected this weekend. The official UDFA list is likely to post today. New players will get orientation. Lockers. Food. Training rooms. Where to be and when. They also plug into parts of the offseason program tailored to rookies. They will attend the NFL PA rookie seminar. The message is direct. Do not gamble on sports. Do not gamble in the team hotel or lobby. Even if it's not football. Go across the street if you must. The J Mo situation still hangs over that topic. He got six games. The rules are the rules, even if they feel contradictory. There is a cost to scrapping the rookie minicamp. No invitee local players this year. That's where Natelyn once showed up and made noise. Ian Kennelly from Grand Valley State did the same last year and earned real preseason run. Those football reps matter for long shots. Agents notice. They are disappointed. So are some of us who value those looks. A Younger, Healthier Push by Detroit The Lions are changing things. What worked got them to a point. It felt like they plateaued. So they are pushing different buttons. Younger. Healthier. That theme runs through free agency and the draft. Tomorrow's guest on the Detroit Lions Podcast underscores it. This is a conscious shift by Brad Holmes and his staff. The same old approach wasn't enough. Detroit is trying to clear the hump, and the plan is clear. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nfl #allenpark #offseasonworkoutprogram #otas #mandatoryminicamp #rookieminicampcanceled #undraftedfreeagents #rookieseminar #nflpa #strengthandconditioning #alexanzalone #gibbs #branch #tarion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions' filters and a three-man target band at 17 One week from Day 3, the Detroit Lions board is narrowing to players who match clear standards. No recent DUIs. No violence. No academic ineligibility. They prefer team captains, academic achievers, and multi-sport backgrounds. Maturity and coachability matter. Under Brad Holmes, the Detroit Lions draft their guys and ignore consensus boards. Expect that again. That approach frames a three-man cluster for pick No. 17 in the NFL Draft: TJ Parker, Blake Miller, and Kendrick Ford. Others could surface, including Monroe Fraley, Max Heinecker, and even Jermaine McCoy, but those three sit in the thick of it. The Detroit Lions Podcast made the case for each as culture and scheme fits. Blake Miller checks every box at right tackle Miller looks built for Detroit. Durable. Noticeable senior-year growth. Team captain. Strong football character. He can step in at right tackle quickly, as game ready as a college lineman can be entering the NFL. He also tested as an elite athlete at the combine. That level of testing did not always appear on tape, but nothing about him reads unathletic. Any narrative to the contrary is off base. If the Lions want a plug-in, long-view answer opposite Taylor Decker and in front of Aidan Hutchinson's edge, Miller is the easy fit. Why Faulk profiles as the Hutchinson complement Some fans will balk at taking Faulk at 17. The fit is plain. He is a physical clone of Marcus Davenport, only younger and healthy. He became a team captain at age 20 on a veteran Auburn team. High academic achiever. Impressive athletic profile and RAS. The critique is real: he is not super twitchy off the snap, and quicker pressure has been a fan priority. The Detroit Lions have not emphasized that timeline publicly. They value the totality of disruption and reliability opposite Hutchinson. Within that lens, Faulk makes sense at 17. Day-three watchlist: Kendrick Ford, Dante Corleone, and a sleeper at corner Ford's story fits Detroit. A blood clot cost him a season. He stayed loyal, stayed engaged on the sideline, and never detached. Two-time captain. Stylistic fit as a replacement for DJ Reed on the roster. Fourth-round range feels right given the board construction and need stack. Dante Corleone also flashed a clear line to Allen Park. In an interview, he singled out the Detroit Lions as the only team that spent significant time with him after the combine visit. The club has done its homework. Everything about his profile suggests they will like what they see. Do not sleep on Latrell McCutcheon, cornerback from the Houston Cougars. He has not been discussed enough. Good player. If Detroit wants a competitive outside corner later in the NFL Draft, he belongs on the card. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nfldraft #blakemiller #keldricfaulk #dontaycorleone #vjpayne #latrellmccutchin #lionsfits #gritfit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mock Draft 3.0 on the Detroit Lions Podcast put trades on the table. Jeff Risdon charted plausible moves and a first round that ends with Clemson edge TJ Parker in Detroit. The approach targeted value, added picks, and stayed aligned with how the Detroit Lions build their defense in the NFL. Trade Down with Houston Reshapes Round 1 At No. 17, a deal with the Houston Texans set the tone. Houston offered No. 28, No. 69, and a 2027 sixth-round pick. Detroit sent back No. 17, No. 157, and a 2027 seventh. The trade-value math favored Detroit. The aggressive team usually pays about a 10 percent tax to move up, and this one fit that pattern. Houston used the move to grab Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods. Detroit slid to 28 and took TJ Parker, Edge, Clemson. The board cooperated. The drop secured extra capital without losing the preferred profile at edge defender. Why TJ Parker Fits Detroit's Front Parker matches what Detroit wants across from Hutchinson. He plays power to speed and can flip it to speed to power. He is a little smaller than the typical prototype, but his style answers that. He had a down year in 2025. Even so, last August and early September mock drafts often projected him as the first defensive player off the board. At the combine, he explained the dip with poise. He did not bury Clemson's coaching. He handled it diplomatically. That maturity reads well in Allen Park. Value matters here. Risdon liked Parker at 17, but he liked him more at 28. He likes almost any player more at 28 than at 17. Landing the same target at a lower slot while pocketing No. 69 and a future asset checks boxes for roster building. How the Board and Process Shaped the Pick Reider Falk was gone at 21 to the Steelers. On the clock at 28, options included Vaki Reader, Max, and Blake Miller. Those names fit areas Detroit could weigh. This mock projects what the Lions would do, not a personal wish list. The "what I would do" edition comes closer to draft weekend. The process mattered. Player availability was cross-checked on multiple simulators without using their trade engines. The exercise aimed for plausible outcomes. Houston's current needs made their jump for defensive line make sense. They have upgraded three starting offensive line spots and still need one more, but defensive line looms larger. Detroit capitalized on that urgency, then found a clean schematic fit in Parker at 28. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nfl #mockdraft3.0 #t.j.parker #clemsonfootball #blakemiller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darius Slay's sendoff and legacy The Detroit Lions Podcast opened with a moment for Darius Slay. The longtime cornerback announced his retirement. He was a fantastic player and an easy person to like. He represented Detroit well. He won a Super Bowl with the Eagles. He wants to spend time with his teenage kids and be a sports dad. Hall of Fame talk will follow him. That debate is fair. At minimum, he belongs in the hall of very good. Someday his No. 23 could spark a banner discussion at Ford Field. Quiet depth move up front Detroit did not add a headline name on Thursday. The Lions brought back a familiar defensive lineman on a low cost deal. He knows the defense. He can play inside and as a five tech. He showed backfield disruption in the injury ravaged 2024 season. He did not get many snaps last year. This is continuity. It is a depth signing that should stick. Free agency slows, draft needs sharpen The calendar now favors patience. Veterans are waiting for the NFL Draft to pass. They do not want to sign and watch a team spend a first round pick on their spot. Expect little action in free agency around Allen Park until after the draft. Several pass rushers are still out there with clear warts. DJ Reader is cited as No. 2 among available free agents. Taylor Decker shows up at No. 5 on that board. Mock focus at 17: tackles on the board Detroit opted for DJ Wonnum over AJ Epenesa in that tier. Wonnum gets into the backfield, even if the finish rate is uneven. He fits the Lions profile as the No. 3 edge. The plan still points to drafting another pass rusher in the first or second round. Maybe they double up. Mock drafts stacked up this week. One projection sent Blake Miller, offensive tackle from Clemson, to Detroit at 17. That buzz is growing. Another popular option in the mocks is Caleb Lomu, the offensive tackle from Utah. Tackle sits firmly in play at No. 17. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #dariusslayretirement #halloffamedebate #fordfieldbannertalk #familiardefensivelineman #fivetech #backfielddisruption #injuryravaged2024season #freeagencyslows #allenparkuntilafterthedraft #djreaderrankedno.2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quiet Detroit Day, Isian Finalized Detroit Day arrived with a hush. On March 13, the Detroit Lions made Christian Isian's signing official and left everything else on hold. He is scheduled to speak with the media today, time unspecified. The rest of the NFL news cycle stayed still around Allen Park. That silence is wearing on fans. It showed up in the Detroit Lions Podcast inbox and chat. So today's focus shifted to what remains on the market at positions of need, starting with edge. Edge Options: Veterans With Caveats The top of the remaining edge group carries risk. Joey Bosa headlines it on name value, but injuries have changed his game. At 31, he is no longer the same pass rusher. The question becomes price and reliability. That same worry hangs over Marcus Davenport. The plea was clear: do not run that experiment back. If the Lions wanted an older, banged-up rotational piece, they could have kept Al-Quadin Muhammad. They did not. He's in Tampa, with an introduction there today. Other names bring clearer roles. Calais Campbell is 39, durable, and still a quality fit for a one-year stopgap. That makes sense at the right number. Jadeveon Clowney brings steadiness but not quick pressure. The Lions need faster wins off the edge. That has never been Clowney's calling card. Von Miller sits at the very end of a great career. Cam Jordan keeps surfacing in the top tier of lists, and a single season of his savvy feels attractive if the price cooperates. None of these require a rush. Veterans like this can wait out the market. Draft Signals and Stopgap Talk There is still a glaring need opposite Aidan Hutchinson. The current pile of available edges looks more like placeholders than needle-movers. That points the Detroit Lions toward the draft. One of the first two picks at edge makes sense. It does not mean free agency is over at the position. It means the team can pair a rookie with a one-year veteran who understands multiple systems and can play a role on day one. Recent depth stories reinforce the urgency. The Josh Paschal experiment never truly took off because of injuries. John Kaminski flashed during a healthy stretch, then faded when he got hurt. Levi is a question until proven otherwise. Hope is not a plan. Quick pressure is. The Detroit Lions Podcast kept circling that need. If the front office is slow-playing the board, waiting for veteran prices to soften, the logic tracks. Finalizing Christian Isian closed one file. The edge file stays open, with the draft looming as the real solution and a short-term stopgap still in play. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #christianisian #aidanhutchinson #joeybosa #jadeveonclowney #calaiscampbell #camjordan #vonmiller #al-quadinmuhammad #marcusdavenport #joshpaschal #johnkaminski #levi #edgerusher #quickpressure #oneyearstopgap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit's favorite hyperlocal holiday meets peak cozy season in this Daily Detroit conversation between Jer and Mr. Friday himself, Devon O'Reilly. Recorded for 313 Day, we dig into how to truly "do something Detroit" – from Belle Isle memories to where to spend your time and money in the city right now.​ We start with the reopening of the Belle Isle Casino as a public event space, swapping stories about hot dogs, model boats, and why "casino" never meant hitting the slots on the island. Then it's on to St. Patrick's Day strategy: the Corktown parade, why "Saint Practice Day" is ridiculous, and Devon's must-have drink list; plus how to make easy, affordable Irish comfort food like corned beef in the slow cooker, shepherd's pie, and stout-heavy stew.​ Foodwise, we get into the cheap and cheerful $10 New York-style halal plate at Halal Desi in Hamtramck as a true "port in the storm," while Devon goes all-in on a special-occasion splurge at Prime + Proper – and wrestles with whether ultra-pricey steaks are really worth it in a world of diminishing returns.  They also talk oysters, Voyager in Ferndale, and mre.​ The episode wraps on "cozy" vibes, from the closure of Caribou Coffee's drive-through-only locations to the rise of Lucky Coffee and making better coffee at home, plus plans for 313 Day trivia and maybe even a future Hazen Pingree birthday party? The Rundown: 01:25 - Happy 313 Day and St. Patrick's Day talk 11:38 - Where we've been cheap and cheerful and super swanky 11:51 - Halal Desi NY Gyro 13:20 - Devon went to Prime and Proper 18:26 - Caribou Coffee closing in Allen Park and Ferndale

Who Makes the Calls in Allen Park Now? Episode 603 of the Detroit Lions Podcast opens with the question hanging over Allen Park. With Rod Wood retiring, who is steering football decisions day to day? The show lays out a direct agenda: assess the cap, sprint through free agency priorities, and prep for the NFL Scouting Combine. The timing matters. Combine week concentrates information, from personnel whispers to process checks. That is where clarity on roles can sharpen. The show centers the concern without panic. The operations list is long. Football choices cannot stall. The Lions have a window to align budgets, targets, and evals before Indy. Rod Wood's Legacy and Ford Field's Staying Power The conversation traces Wood's arc with the Detroit Lions. He worked for the Ford family in one form or another for almost thirty years, with roughly twenty more in investment banking before that. His tenure with the team dates to 2015, the Jim Caldwell era, marked by mediocrity and dead cap. He was involved in the Patricia decision, though he was not the decision maker. The organization even brought in outside counsel, including Ernie Coursey, to shape that process. Wood's imprint shows in concrete ways. Ford Field remains a viable venue, even as it nears thirty years and sits among the NFL's ten oldest stadiums. Built in the late 1990s and opened in 2000 or 2001, it still works because it improved. That is part of Wood's legacy. He also pushed to end an outlier status in Allen Park by securing the Meeks sponsorship for the training facility. The league had moved in that direction. Detroit aligned. Cap Outlook, Free Agency Sprint, Combine Plan The episode maps the near-term workload. First, clarify the Detroit Lions cap picture. Then hit a sprint through free agency to set tiers and timelines. Finally, lock in combine prep. Measurements, interviews, and positional benchmarks drive the board. The show frames Indy as the place to learn not only about prospects, but also about how the league values the Lions roster and decision makers right now. Every day lost before the combine is costly. The Lions need decisions on structure so scouts, coaches, and execs move in sync. That is the task list before wheels up. Why Indy Matters for the Detroit Lions Indy concentrates the NFL. It is where schedules stack, meals turn into meetings, and league perception reveals itself. The hosts emphasize that they learn more there about how the league perceives the Detroit Lions than any other week outside free agency and the draft. That intel feeds back into cap choices, free agency targets, and how to deploy limited time with prospects. Even the small stuff surfaces, from stadium quirks to fan experience notes. A rancid ketchup complaint gets a laugh, but it underlines a core point. Details and decisions both define a franchise. With Rod Wood stepping away, clarity on who makes the football calls is priority one as Detroit heads to the combine. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #rodwood #allenpark #fordfield #jimcaldwellera #patriciadecision #erniecoursey #meekssponsorship #salarycap #freeagencysprint #combineprep #indy #leagueperceivesthelions #episode603 #fordfamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19, 2026 ~ WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg joins Rocky Raczkowski to break down the major news coming out of Allen Park: the retirement of the Detroit Lions' President and CEO. Nick explains what led to the decision, what it means for the franchise's momentum, and how the shift could shape the team's path heading into next season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A surprise hire and a locked-down search The Detroit Lions named Drew Petzing their offensive coordinator, and almost no one saw it coming. Allen Park kept airtight operational security. No leaks. No whispers about interviews. Then the news hit. Reaction came fast. Arizona corners of Reddit and Twitter called it a mistake that could cost Dan Campbell his job. Hot takes piled up. The Detroit Lions Podcast pushed back on the rush to judgment. Skepticism is fair. Certainty is not. Why Petzing, and why now Michael Grey laid out the tension. After the John Morton experience and what went down with Anthony Lynn, a healthy dose of skepticism is earned. Petzing's resume does not blow you away. That is the rub. If Campbell steps to the podium and says this hire checks every box, that he wants to build an offense with this coach at the helm, then the path is clear. If you believe it, you do it. Still, the question hangs in the air: with this Detroit Lions offense built to run like a supercar, was this the driver you had to have today? The staff could have waited. The staff could have chased a coordinator with a more proven track record. Instead, they chose their guy now. What Arizona tendencies say The show pointed to a graphic on 2024 receiving yards by route. When the Arizona Cardinals offense was healthy, Marvin Harrison led the league in crossing-route yards. The screen game was also a featured piece under Petzing. That lands with a thud in Detroit after a rough year for screens. It still offers clues. Expect crossing concepts. Expect screens. Expect a clear identity when it's rolling. There was another wrinkle. The Cardinals' offense fell off before James Conner got hurt. The loss of offensive line coach Clayton Adams, who left for Dallas, was felt. In Detroit, that underscores how vital Hank Fraley is to everything the Lions do up front. Campbell's bet and the personnel hints The hosts kicked around possible shifts to more 12 and 13 personnel. That would track with a physical approach and a coordinator willing to lean into tight ends. Maybe Petzing in Arizona had a tough hand. Kyler Murray's situation. Bidwell ownership. All of it. Maybe the fit in Detroit unlocks more. Maybe not. The Detroit Lions Podcast kept it honest: no doom calls, no instant coronations. Just questions and concrete markers to watch. Campbell will have to own this hire. He will call Petzing collaborative and one of their guys. Then the work starts. Scheme must meet personnel. Crossing routes must become explosives. Screens must stop being giveaways. The NFL does not wait. Neither will Detroit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3cswm3kJBI #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #drewpetzing #dancampbell #arizonacardinals #thegreyarea #marvinharrison #crossingroutes #screengame #12personnel #13personnel #hankfraley #claytonadams #jamesconner #kylermurray #anthonylynn #johnmorton #allenparkopsec Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mailbag Mode, Straight From Slack Jeff Risdon opened a Friday Detroit Lions Podcast with a true mailbag. Questions came straight from the DLP Patreon Slack. No prep. No cue cards. Honest reactions, with the caveat he might tweak opinions later. It made for sharp talk about the Detroit Lions, the NFL draft, and one spicy coaching debate. Draft Talk: Tackle Targets and Fits Asked for a favorite offensive tackle for Detroit, Risdon spotlighted Caleb Tiernan of Northwestern. He called Tiernan solid, not spectacular, and praised how seldom he loses. That reliability matters. He drew a line to what the Lions missed at right guard when Kevin Zeitler was at his best. Rarely beaten. He thinks Tiernan is a second round target who can be a long-term capable starter rather than a headline Pro Bowler. He also likes the Utah tackles if the first round is the move. Caleb Lomu got the nod for upside. Manu, he said, looks better right now, but Lomu offers more raw clay, especially if he boosts lower-body power. Blake Miller from Clemson earned a mention too. The traits are there. The misses can be loud, reminiscent of early Taylor Decker. Miller did take a step forward this past season. Big picture, with Sewell already a star, the Lions do not need two high-priced stars at tackle. They need the right complement. Tiernan's profile fits that lane. Coaching Watch: Kafka's Fit in Detroit Mike Kafka came up next. Risdon pushed back on pinning the Giants' struggles on Kafka after Brian Daboll reclaimed play-calling. He remains a Kafka fan. What impressed him most was Kafka's ability to craft run and pass protections that a limited offensive line could actually execute. That translates to Detroit. Risdon did note a concern. When a featured weapon was healthy, the Giants leaned too hard on that player. He cautioned that in Detroit, with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, smart balance matters. Do not ride Gibbs into the ground. Still, he would welcome Kafka's protection design and problem-solving into Allen Park. Divisional Weekend Leanings On the NFL divisional slate, he paused to confirm matchups, then zeroed on Bills versus Broncos. He likes teams without the bye against rusty top seeds, especially when the bye team lacks recent experience. Denver's defense and home field carry real weight. The flip side is Josh Allen. Sharp quarterback play can shred rust. Risdon weighed that tension on air as he worked toward a pick. The mailbag did what the best Detroit Lions Podcast episodes do. It put clear football problems on the table. Draft fits. Scheme translation. Game-state nuance. Straight talk for a playoff push. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e18WCdCopD4 #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #calebtiernan #northwesterntackle #secondroundpick #kevinzeitler #rightguard #caleblomu #utahtackles #manu #blakemiller #taylordecker #mikekafka #runandpassprotections #jahmyrgibbs #davidmontgomery #billsvsbroncos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robinson's Fit and Play-Calling Proof Detroit moved fast on the offensive coordinator search. The Detroit Lions Podcast focused squarely on two NFL names. Zach Robinson interviewed in Allen Park on Thursday morning. He was the Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator. Atlanta underachieved, but Robinson's work with Bijan Robinson stood out. Bijan piled up almost 2,400 yards from scrimmage this year. Robinson balanced him with Algier. He understands a two-back system. That matters with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. Robinson worked with Jared Goff in Los Angeles as an assistant quarterbacks coach. He comes from the McVay tree. That signals continuity for Detroit's offense rather than a reset. He has called plays. He has coached wide receivers, quarterbacks, and tight ends. Atlanta's interior offensive line was strong and often overlooked. Robinson built around that strength. He navigated a season with Michael Penix and Kirk Cousins. Results were better with Cousins. The Lions need that kind of pragmatic design for Jared Goff, who shares a similar athletic profile. Robinson tailored calls to the quarterback. He used motion, spacing, and run-pass balance to keep structure intact and drives on schedule. Kafka's Creative Case Mike Kafka interviewed Wednesday. He just served as the interim head coach of the New York Giants. One game against Detroit still resonates. With Jameis Winston at quarterback, the Giants pushed the Lions to the edge. Kafka leaned into trick plays and gimmicky blocking. He attacked known weaknesses in Detroit's defense. That creativity landed. Kafka trained in the Andy Reid system. There is crossover with McVay concepts. West Coast principles with an aggressive streak match what Ben Johnson often does. Kafka has worked with different quarterback styles. He developed a run game in New York without a good offensive line. He used a power option in Cam Scataboe and paired it with Tyrone Tracy, a capable receiving back. He darn near beat the Lions without Malik Nabers, Jackson Dart, or Cam Scataboe available. That adaptability fits what Detroit needs from an NFL coordinator: answers when pieces are missing, and a plan that highlights Gibbs and Montgomery while keeping Goff comfortable. What Happens Next at Allen Park The building is closed to media. There will be no access until draft time inside the media room. On-field views return at rookie minicamp in May. The timeline is tight, but the process is clear. Detroit is not changing its identity. The Lions are evolving it. Robinson offers continuity with proven play-calling. Kafka brings creative problem solving and opponent-specific attack plans. Both align with how the Detroit Lions want to score and protect the ball. Now it is about selection, fit, and timing as the Detroit Lions and this NFL search move forward. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBvzESu16-8 #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #offensivecoordinatorsearch #allenpark #zachrobinson #mikekafka #two-backsystem #jameergibbs #davidmontgomery #jaredgoff #mcvaytreeconcepts #bijanrobinsonusage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Daily Detroit, our conversations is with Joanna Whaley, a Democrat running in the primary for State House District 2, covering Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Melvindale and Southgate. Whaley is not a typical candidate. She's a former evangelical pastor, a seminary-trained theologian, a clinical spiritual care provider in a hospital, and a trans woman who has spent the last several years doing LGBTQ+ rights work inside religious spaces across Michigan and beyond.​ In this candid conversation, Whaley shares how pressure from both faith communities and local organizers pushed her from the pulpit toward politics.. and why she finally said yes. For her, she says the job is less about making viral clips and more about showing up in rooms where people don't always agree with her — then staying long enough to hear what they actually need.​ The discussion also touches on the "K-shaped" economy we're in and what that looks like in inner-ring suburbs that helped build Metro Detroit's middle class but now feel ignored by Lansing. Whaley details what she's hearing at doors and coffee hours: workers stuck in multiple part-time jobs, ACA premiums and deductibles spiking, and residents who are wary of being left holding the bag again.  That includes a proposed AI data center near the iconic tire along I‑94.​ There's a lot in about 20 minutes to unpack, and I hope you get something interesting out of it.  Her campaign website: https://www.joannawhaley.com/ Free coffee and conversation, this Saturday morning the 17th at the studio: https://www.facebook.com/share/14XWN3tcPNo/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=df538dae2e144431  

Ben and Kory record their thoughts fresh after attending Holmes' year-end press conference in Allen Park. It wasn't the fiery, defensive session many have come to expect. But there was still plenty to glean concerning the offensive line, Taylor Decker, Frank Ragnow's retirement, upcoming extensions, Kerby Joseph's knee and David Montgomery's future in doubt, among others. Please continue to send questions anytime to dungeonofdoom@mlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Lions Podcast: Dan Campbell's F, OC Reset Campbell's Grade and What Comes Next Dan Campbell graded himself with an F. The Detroit Lions missed the NFL postseason. His end-of-year session landed early and it stung. He was blunt about accountability. He is the decision maker. The Detroit Lions Podcast drilled into what that means for the staff and the offense. Campbell would not detail what he wants to move away from. "I don't want to get into that right now," he said. He added that he needs a few days to think and "deep dive some areas" before making decisions. That restraint matters after a frustrating finish. Midseason Play Calling, Game Management, and Risk Campbell took over offensive play calling midseason. That is a different world than starting a season as the play caller. Delegation structures and weekly prep rhythms change. The offense often looked more coherent after the switch. The plans made more sense. Not always, but often. Some choices still need a governor. There were moments to take points. There were moments to dial back the impulse for gadget plays. One example loomed large: a trick look with David Montgomery trying to throw to Jared Goff on third and short in a must-win spot. The line between aggression and recklessness is thin. Closing that gap is part of the offseason brief. Staff Decisions, OC Path, and Line Lessons One conclusion was clear: bringing John Morton back as offensive coordinator cannot happen. If there is a way to soften that blow, a reassignment to tight ends was floated, but he is now at Iowa State after a one-and-done. Either way, the OC chair must be reset. Internal promotions seem unlikely. The staff did not make an in-season adjustment with Hank Fraley, Scottie Montgomery, Mark Brunell, or David Shaw to lighten Campbell's duties. If that was the plan, it would have happened to stabilize the offense and the sideline. The dual role of head coach and in-game play caller proved untenable over time. That reality fueled Campbell's harsh self-grade. The run game also drew scrutiny. Fraley remains a strong offensive line coach. As run game coordinator, though, this was not his best year. Too many assignments demanded blocks certain players could not physically execute. That is a coordination issue as much as a player issue. Some of that traces back to Morton. Some of it sits with the broader design. None of it means rash firings. It does mean recalibration. Campbell referenced lessons tied to Frank Ragnow and how they apply to Taylor Decker. Details were not disclosed, but the implication was thoughtful evaluation, not snap judgments. Decker is expected to speak with Brad Holmes soon. The message across Allen Park is consistent: think it through, fix the structure, and return with a cleaner plan for the next NFL season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kly7GrUmERU #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #dancampbell #nflpostseason #offensiveplaycalling #johnmorton #offensivecoordinatorsearch #hankfraley #scottiemontgomery #markbrunell #davidmontgomerytrickplay #jaredgoff #rungamecoordination #taylordecker #frankragnow #bradholmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Kerby Joseph done for the year?

If I Bet It.

Eat That, Football picks, Burchie form Allen Park.

Two Thursday games rattled the calendar and the Detroit Lions. The week felt sideways. The noise got loud. The product wobbled. Strip away the spin. What we learned matters more than what we hoped. Headlines You Cannot Trust The injury chatter swung like a gate in the wind. Ragnow went from absent to savior to ghost in a blink. Kirby Joseph told people his knee was cooked, then showed up at practice in a big brace. That is whiplash. This team is usually clear with its injury tone. Not this week. The lesson is simple. Do not let a headline set your expectations. Watch who lines up. Listen to how they move. The Detroit Lions need stability in December, not rumor traffic. The churn even spilled into odd notes about Lamb Barney. It all fed a theme. Confusion. Mixed messages. A week when Allen Park felt less buttoned up than normal. In the NFL, clarity is competitive advantage. The Lions did not have it. Fundamentals Are Bleeding the Defense This defense has to get back to basics. Communication in zone is off. Handoffs in the secondary are late. Aidan Hutchinson is sprinting upfield and running out of plays. Too many snaps look like hero ball. Too few look like assignment football. That gap shows up in explosives and third downs that should die but do not. The fix is not complicated. Line up right. Fit gaps. Tackle. Trust leverage. Make the play that is there. Coaches have called it out. Players have echoed it. The standard slipped the past couple of weeks. It must snap back now. Interior Offensive Line Is Priority One Nothing on offense works if the middle caves. Jared Goff is getting heated up. The run game is choppy despite talent in the backfield. Interior pressure ruins timing and rhythm. Games, blitzes, and straight-ahead power are splitting the A and B gaps. That is the story. Anyone not named Penay Sewell has room to grow. That is the blunt truth. The offseason answer is clear. Fix the interior. But the Detroit Lions cannot wait for March. For the next five weeks, protect the pocket interior first. Get the ball out. Stay out of long yardage. That keeps the play sheet open and the hits down. Five Weeks to Reclaim Their Edge This team is not as good as we thought. Not right now. Staff changes hit. Injuries took a toll. Execution dipped below last year's crisp level. Coaching has to be better Monday through Friday and again on Sunday. That includes clock work, preparation, and corrections. The doomers get their day after a week like this. Fair. The enemies list is short though. It is the details. The Detroit Lions can still write a December worth keeping. Start with discipline on defense. Clean up the interior on offense. Cut the noise. Play to the plan. The Detroit Lions Podcast framed the week around those truths. The path forward is narrow, not closed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ANEFDHr-5w #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #aidanhutchinson #frankragnow #jackcampbell #kirbyjoseph #jaredgoff #penaysewell #interioroffensiveline #interiorpressure #aandbgaps #zonecommunication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First-Half Flames, Second-Half Fix The Detroit Lions survived a nail biter against the New York Giants. It was a big NFL win, but it started ugly. The defense looked disorganized. Misfits. Miscommunication. The Giants scored more in the first half than Philadelphia managed across four quarters. That set the tone. The week's theme inside Allen Park was firefighting. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard called his unit the firefighters. Dan Campbell leaned into it too. In the first half, everything burned. After halftime, the Lions put the fire out. Structure returned. Tackles stuck. The scoreboard slowed. That resilience, not the chaos, is the lasting note. This Detroit Lions Podcast recap keeps the focus on cause and effect. The early mess forced the defense to respond. They did. The win stands because they adjusted, not because the opening plan worked. That is a useful truth with a short week ahead. Jahmyr Gibbs, Star Power in Full View Jahmyr Gibbs tilted the field. Again. He is the biggest offensive star the Detroit Lions have had since Calvin Johnson. Before that, Barry Sanders. That is the lineage described, and the tape backs it. Gibbs changes leverage with one cut. He erases angles in space. He is lethal in the run game and the pass game. The national conversation is finally catching up to what Detroit already knows. Touches will always be the debate. Some want more Gibbs. Some want more David Montgomery. The truth is simpler. There is only one player on this offense, and maybe in this league, who can do what Gibbs can do snap to snap. He must be a focal point against Green Bay on Thanksgiving. Every motion, every screen, every counter that stresses rules should run through 26. Campbell's Call Sheet and the Sideline Clock Dan Campbell taking over play calling midseason was a gamble. It has lifted the offense, but it has a cost. Game management suffered against the Giants. Timeouts were misused. The challenge process faltered. Too much traffic on the headset, and too much on one person. That is the trade-off when the head coach calls plays instead of John Morton. The Lions can live with some inefficiency if the sequencing and feel stay hot. But the margin is thin with six games left and the Packers next. Campbell must evolve weekly. Clean the clock work. Streamline the challenge mechanics. Keep the creativity. The team cannot keep fixing the plane at altitude. Amon-Ra's Pain, Packers on Deck Amon-Ra St. Brown is playing hurt. The drops tell the story. He had two all of last season. He has two or three in back-to-back weeks now. And yet he still led the team in catches and yards. The toughness is obvious. The production remains. That balance will matter on Thursday at Ford Field against the Packers. The enemies list shifts after a win like this. Green Bay tops it. Firefighting metaphors can stay in the past. The Detroit Lions need clean starts, Gibbs in rhythm, and a calmer sideline clock. Do that, and the next Detroit Lions Podcast will be breaking down a statement Thanksgiving win. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvi2PQZFnYA #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #newyorkgiants #miscommunication #kelvinsheppard #firefighters #dancampbell #playcalling #gamemanagement #timeouts #challengeprocess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the latest on the Lions injuries.

Loss of LaPorta effects.

What's the latest on the injury report?

If I Bet It!

A Somber Opening, Then Back to Football The Detroit Lions Podcast opened with grief. News of Marshawn Kneeland's death at 24 hit hard. A local story. A human loss. A reminder that life dwarfs the NFL. Listeners were urged to seek help if they need it. That tone mattered before the pivot to a five and three Detroit Lions team with Super Bowl ambitions still intact. From there, it was ball. Concrete talk. No fluff. Detroit remains confident despite injuries and a choppy week. The organization believes its path is in-house development, not splashy rentals. The message was clear. Trade Deadline Reality Check The NFL trade deadline came and went Tuesday. The Detroit Lions did not chase names. They added three practice squad offensive linemen. That fit what Dan Campbell signaled beforehand. No panic. No short-term rental that undercuts the program's arc as players get healthy. League-wide context explains it. Only one offensive lineman moved: Trevor Penning, a penalty magnet in New Orleans, shipped to the Chargers after Los Angeles lost tackles all over the depth chart and lost Joe Ault for the season. Beyond that, crickets. Calls were made, sure, but nothing shook loose. The usual dream targets never materialized. Joel Bantonio remained in Cleveland. The tenor out of Berea was firm. The Browns were taking calls, not action, and loyalty to a cornerstone mattered. Kevin Zeitler stayed in Tennessee. The Titans prioritized Cam Ward's growth as a rookie No. 1 pick and kept their best lineman in front of him. Even if Zeitler's 2026 future lies elsewhere, the Titans were not flipping the room in November. Offensive Line Triage, Not Theater The offensive line was the Lions' center ring. Detroit explored, monitored, and held. The show underlined that not all interest is wise interest. Trevor Penning's availability was acknowledged. The fit for Detroit was not. Fair to debate. Reasonable to pass. There was also context on how last year ended with Zeitler. The way he left did not land well with some in Allen Park. He chased a bigger number. Hard to blame the veteran. Harder to re-stage a reunion at midseason, on multiple fronts. One more name surfaced: Andrew Wiley, the Washington tackle with Central Michigan ties. The Commanders were rumored to be shopping him. He did not move. The note at the end carried a tell. Detroit might see him Sunday. Where Detroit Stands At 5-3, the Detroit Lions remain built for January. The staff, including John Morton on the offensive side, trusts the roster and the recovery timeline. The defense is ascending. The offense needs protection continuity. Practice-squad signings are glue, not headlines. That is fine. November demands trench answers. Detroit's approach is deliberate. Keep the locker room. Trust the plan. Win the line. The Super Bowl ceiling remains real. The next step is simple. Play cleaner up front, protect the quarterback, and let a healthy roster carry the NFC fight the rest of the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Latest on the Lions,

New Skubal theory? Dolphins fire sale? Burchie from Allen Park.

Latest on the Lions.

Does anyone care about CMU vs. WMU?

And the football picks.

And the Football picks.

Detroit Lions Podcast: Officiating Fallout and Media Silence The Detroit Lions are still recovering from the fallout of Sunday night's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, a game that sparked questions far beyond the scoreboard. In this week's episode, the discussion digs deep into the officiating controversy, the silence of the media in New York, and how the lack of transparency from the referees threatens the integrity of the NFL. The conversation also covers Brian Branch's ongoing disciplinary issues, locker-room leadership, and how the Lions plan to regroup before facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football. The Officiating Controversy That Won't Go Away At the center of this week's discussion is the now-infamous late penalty call involving Jared Goff and the Lions' offensive motion, a call that came over a minute after the play had ended. Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed postgame that the ruling came from New York, not from the field officials, reigniting a familiar debate about centralized officiating. In the podcast, the team emphasizes this isn't about one bad call changing a result—it's about process, credibility, and trust. For years, fans have joked that the Lions are cursed when it comes to officiating, but this incident has elevated that frustration to a national conversation. The NFL's replay policy allows for booth reviews on scoring plays, but not for non-reviewable penalties, making the league's handling of this call deeply questionable. When the referees on the field deny what Campbell claims, and the media largely avoids pressing for answers, the optics are brutal. The show also dives into the bigger picture: the growing financial ties between the NFL and betting platforms. The hosts argue that once New York overrides an on-field decision, it opens the door for suspicion of bias and manipulation. Transparency—such as releasing audio between the officiating booth and field refs—could restore confidence, but that kind of accountability remains absent. Brian Branch, Discipline, and the Narrative War Brian Branch's emotional outburst against the Chiefs is another focal point. His fiery play is part of what makes him great, but it's also become a liability. The hosts explore how Branch's repeated fines and confrontations now define part of his reputation league-wide and how opponents, led by veterans like Juju Smith-Schuster, are baiting him into emotional mistakes. The team also scrutinizes the media's response. National outlets have downplayed the New York officiating angle, focusing instead on Branch's behavior. The conversation points to a captured media ecosystem where access dictates coverage. The Lions, meanwhile, are using the noise as fuel. With Aidan Hutchinson healthy and hungry after a quiet game, and the defense expecting reinforcements in the secondary, Monday night against Tampa Bay becomes a chance to shift the narrative from controversy to control. Detroit's locker room knows what's at stake. The hosts say it plainly: this week isn't just about beating the Buccaneers—it's about reclaiming trust in the process, inside Allen Park and across the NFL. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th_Q3aL45hU Let us know what you think about the show by leaving us a message at (313) 314-2421! Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message, you just might be featured in an upcoming podcast! Get yourself a Classic Detroit t-shirt here! Don't miss our great merch selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Looking for the relief that CBD products can bring? Click here: https://bit.ly/2XzawlG Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made here: https://amzn.to/36e2ZfD Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj #lions #detroitlions #detroitlionspodcast #allgrit #onepride #nfl #week6 #kansascity #kansascitychiefs #chiefs #officiating #refs #referee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The latest from Lions practice.

Latest from Lions practice.

Tigers vs. Mariners preview, Lions vs. Bengals.

Ryder Cup, Burchie from Allen Park.

Miami Dolphins On SI Publisher Alain Poupart breaks down what he saw and what went down during the team's second of two joint practices with the Detroit Lions in Allen Park, Michigan, and takes stock of where the Dolphins stand ahead of their preseason matchup at Ford Field. Check out the Miami Dolphins On SI written content (for free) at miamidolphinsonsi.com and follow Alain on X at @PoupartNFL.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Detroit Lions Podcast: Risdon Takes on National Media Takes Jeff Risdon looks at the Detroit Lions' epic battle with the San Diego Chargers. Not since the Song of Achilles has such a struggle taken place. Some people are saying that the Detroit Lions' starters might actually look at the field and jog around a bit before tossing on a coat to protect themselves from a battery-throwing Ohio crowd. On a serious note, the backup QB battle starts now. Can Hendon Hooker fend off the veteran competition, or is all the positive word coming out of Allen Park about the kid smoke? The Rizz lets you know this week on your (the one and only) Detroit Lions Podcast. Join us for the latest, most relevant Detroit Lions news, rumors, analysis, and information, right here at Detroit Lions Podcast. https://youtu.be/Kzy8htWTIv4 Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast  Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming podcast! You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get yourself a Classic Detroit t-shirt here! Don't miss our great merch selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Looking for the relief that CBD products can bring? Click here: https://bit.ly/2XzawlG Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made here: https://amzn.to/36e2ZfD Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj #lions #detroitlions #detroitlionspodcast #allgrit #onepride Detroit Lions Podcast: Quality Lions Coverage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices