Podcast appearances and mentions of Jack Campbell

Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show react to the Detroit Lions' 31-24 victory over the New York Jets at Ford Field. We dive into Jahmyr Gibbs' electrifying touchdown run, Jared Goff's steady 321-yard performance, and the game-winning double-A gap blitz dialed up by Kelvin Sheppard that resulted in a Chuck Clark strip-sack and Jack Campbell recovery.

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Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show react to the Detroit Lions' 31-24 victory over the New York Jets at Ford Field. We dive into Jahmyr Gibbs' electrifying touchdown run, Jared Goff's steady 321-yard performance, and the game-winning double-A gap blitz dialed up by Kelvin Sheppard that resulted in a Chuck Clark strip-sack and Jack Campbell recovery.

Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show react to the Detroit Lions' 31-24 victory over the New York Jets at Ford Field. We dive into Jahmyr Gibbs' electrifying touchdown run, Jared Goff's steady 321-yard performance, and the game-winning double-A gap blitz dialed up by Kelvin Sheppard that resulted in a Chuck Clark strip-sack and Jack Campbell recovery.

J. Henry Tate is an author, former private investigator, and longtime North Alabama resident whose debut novel, Echoes of Betrayal: Protocol Clean Slate, draws inspiration from an extraordinary chapter of his own life.Before becoming an author, Tate worked as a private investigator in Huntsville, Alabama, during the 1980s. What began as a seemingly routine domestic investigation unexpectedly developed into something much larger—an international espionage case that ultimately involved the U.S. State Department. For decades, Tate considered telling the story as nonfiction, but the complexities surrounding the real events made that difficult. After retiring from the mortgage industry, he ultimately decided to transform those experiences into fiction.The result is Echoes of Betrayal: Protocol Clean Slate, a mystery, espionage, and suspense thriller centered on Jack Campbell, an African American private investigator based in Alabama. Campbell's life is turned upside down when his boss and best friend, Daniel Draper, is shot in front of his family. What initially appears to be an isolated act of violence soon connects back to a previous investigation involving an Army captain and his Air Force wife—and ultimately pulls Campbell into a dangerous world of international espionage, government secrets, hidden identities, betrayal, and threats to national security.Published in 2024, Echoes of Betrayal: Protocol Clean Slate is Tate's first published novel. The 242-page thriller combines elements of mystery and espionage with questions surrounding loyalty, morality, relationships, technology, and the difficulty of knowing whom to trust when appearances can be deliberately deceiving.Tate's influences include authors such as John Grisham, Lee Child, Mark Dawson, and Cindy Dees. He has also indicated that Echoes of Betrayal may not be the end of Jack Campbell's story, with another installment involving the character among his planned writing projects.Beyond writing, Tate has had a varied professional career that has included private investigation and many years in the mortgage industry. He has also been involved in his North Alabama community, including serving as a longtime volunteer and former board member with Habitat for Humanity of Madison County.In this episode of Our Town, Troy sits down with J. Henry Tate to explore the remarkable true experiences that inspired Echoes of Betrayal: Protocol Clean Slate, his years as a private investigator in Huntsville, how an ordinary case reportedly escalated into an international espionage investigation, and why it took decades for Tate to finally turn the experience into a novel.Their conversation also explores the line between fact and fiction, the challenge of fictionalizing events involving real people and government agencies, Tate's transition from investigator and businessman to published novelist, and the creation of Jack Campbell and the world of Echoes of Betrayal.Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town with Troy Bye, a brand of the Our Town Company, LLC Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP5NjTsQ72k00C5n7ghLapAWatch on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0JwD62zXPncMeFeQdTVomHAudio only available in all other platforms where you get your podcastsFollow us on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/our-town-w-troy-bye-50033a234/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourtownpodcast

Sunday Sermon by Jack Campbell & Rich LambGod changes lives, both in the early church and today. Two of our elders share stories from the book of Acts and from their own lives of how God transforms us to make us faithful followers of Jesus.Selections from Acts, 1 Timothy 1:15-16

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The Lions defensive coordinator spoke about his unit's underperformance and what (or who)'s to blame for it.

The Detroit Lions must simplify coverage and play their drafted defensive backs against the New York Jets in Week 3. Detroit allowed 71 points in two games, and working out veterans Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills does not fix communication issues. Youth, clarity, and accountability win snaps and the game. What is the single biggest defensive fix? Simplify the coverage rules and play the young corners now. As Jeff Risdon noted, the defense's primary issue is coordination between cornerbacks, safeties, and linebackers, not pure talent. That means giving snaps to Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw, Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney, and Detroit Lions cornerback Nick Whiteside from the practice squad so the group can grow together. Risdon said the scheme has been hurt by too many moving parts that do not see plays the same way. Accountability is already there. Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell owned a rough outing, and Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell channels that energy productively. Tightening calls and letting the invested youngsters execute them is the clearest path to better play. Should the Lions sign veteran DB help after the tryouts? Not as the primary solution. Jeremy Fowler reported Detroit worked out safety Jordan Fuller and defensive back Jalen Mills, but stopgaps do not solve communication. Play the kids first, then supplement as needed. Detroit Lions cornerback Raq Ya-Sin has been exposed through two games. As Risdon said, the team knows what he is right now, and it is not starting caliber. If Ennis Rakestraw or Keith Abney are healthy scratches again, that signals the organization does not see them as roster-worthy contributors. Decide it on the field. What about Brian Branch, Kirby Joseph, and takeaways? Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch can begin practicing this week, and Risdon is optimistic there. Detroit Lions safety Kirby Joseph remains uncertain, so plan as if he is not returning, then adjust if he does. The defense needs takeaways to flip games. One play illustrates it. Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson forced a strip sack on the first drive in Buffalo that Detroit did not recover. A recovery changes the entire night. Against the Jets, simplify the coverage behind the rush and finish turnover chances. What defines Week 3 vs the Jets? Win by at least a touchdown. Risdon said great teams bury lesser ones, and this is a measuring stick game. If it comes down to a Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates 55 yarder in the final minute, the standard was not met. Detroit's offense should separate. With Detroit Lions offensive tackle Blake Miller expected back, protection cleans up and the Lions can keep drives alive. Buffalo looks excellent and Josh Allen is playing at an MVP level, but that context does not change the mandate now. Handle business, simplify on defense, start the drafted DBs, and make Week 3 the springboard. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #buffalobills #newyorkjets #aidanhutchinson #dancampbell #jackcampbell #brianbranch #kirbyjoseph #raqya-sin #jordanfuller #jalenmills #jakebates #ennisrakestraw #keithabney #joshallen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions defense is broken, not banged up. Through two games it has allowed 72 points and over 900 yards, with 13 explosive plays of 20+ yards and 18 penalties compounding the damage. The issues are schematic, communication, and usage driven. Coaching adjustments and lineup changes must happen immediately. What exactly failed on defense? Cohesion and coverage integrity collapsed. Receivers attacked the space behind the linebackers and in front of the safeties all night. Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell is triggering hard downhill and not gaining enough depth, and the secondary is miscommunicating leverage and help. As Scott Bischoff noted, against the New Orleans Saints the Lions stayed in the same plan too long and were then picked apart. In Buffalo, the same fractures reappeared and magnified. Players looked unsure of assignments and help, which turned routine zone rules into voids for chunk plays. The 41-31 loss was the result. Is Detroit's blitz plan helping or hurting? Hurting. Over-aggression is creating the very openings opponents want. The Saints adjusted by throwing behind pressure. The Buffalo Bills and quarterback Josh Allen ran away from it and attacked the vacated zones. Scott Bischoff explained that blitzing without a clear give-and-take is a losing trade. If you remove a defender from coverage and do not get home, you are gifting defined throws. That is exactly what happened, especially in the second level windows the Bills hit repeatedly. Which personnel and coaching decisions must change now? Play your drafted defensive backs, tighten safety depths, and stop leaning on struggling veterans. Detroit Lions cornerback DJ Reed has not held up, Detroit Lions safety Avonte Maddox is not closing fast enough, and Detroit Lions defensive back Christian Eisen needs more than sporadic snaps. Inactives like Detroit Lions cornerbacks Ennis Rakestraw and Keith Abney, plus practice-squad call-up options like Detroit Lions cornerback Dan Jackson, deserve evaluation snaps. Russell Brown stressed that injuries are not an excuse. Coaching must align rules to personnel, and the DB room needs sharper teaching and communication. Detroit Lions safety Kirby Joseph's absence matters, but it does not explain repeated busts. This is a coaching and usage problem that demands immediate changes. Did the offense do enough, and what about penalties? Yes, the offense battled. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff delivered pinpoint throws to Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs produced. But protection cracked. Detroit Lions tackle Larry Borom and Detroit Lions guard Ben Bartch struggled, Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell had an uneven night, and Buffalo Bills edge rusher Greg Rousseau won key reps. Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford even disrupted routes on the perimeter, including reps on Amon-Ra St. Brown. Discipline remains a killer. The Lions committed 18 penalties through two games. That, plus 6 explosive plays of 20+ yards allowed versus the Saints and 7 more against the Bills, defines why a front that includes Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson and an active front seven is not closing games. As Russell Brown said, something has to change defensively right now. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jaredgoff #amon-rast.brown #jahmyrgibbs #samlaporta #peneisewell #aidanhutchinson #jackcampbell #dancampbell #joshallen #chrisolave #christianbenford #gregrousseau #djreed #buffalobills #neworleanssaints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it's ready to help you wrap up the week with another dose of nonsense and shenanigans. On today's podcast, the guys discussed Chalmers bailing for the weather, the RIPNation party, Kawhi Leonard, and much more.The guys kicked off this week's episode of Real Life with a conversation about Chalmers missing another podcast because the weather in Edmonton is too nice, and he wants to take advantage of the sunshine. Despite what he says on a weekly basis, the boys are starting to think that he's not really committed to the podcast. From there, the guys went into the RIPNation that's coming up on September 26th at the Pint, and how the intro panel alone will be worth the price of admission.Changing gears, the guys dug into the Kawhi Leonard situation in Toronto after Wanye asked whether basketball fans are happy with this trade going through after the shady doings in Los Angeles. As you'll hear, the situation is clearly serious from an NBA perspective, but it's also understandable why Raptors fans are happy to have their hero back in town. Needless to say, the Kawhi Leonard story is only to get more interesting when he signs a massive contract back in Toronto.Finally, the guys wrapped up the podcast on the Thursday episode of Real Life with a run of topics, starting with the Oilers kicking off their first training camp in the Mike Babcock era. Somehow talking about training camp led to a trip down memory lane for Jack Campbell, and how that experiment went so sideways so quickly. From there, the boys dug into some of the early stories from training camp, including some new line combos, and what it's like to watch Mike Babcock run his first on-ice sessions as the new head coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it's ready to help you wrap up the week with another dose of nonsense and shenanigans. On today's podcast, the guys discussed Chalmers bailing for the weather, the RIPNation party, Kawhi Leonard, and much more.The guys kicked off this week's episode of Real Life with a conversation about Chalmers missing another podcast because the weather in Edmonton is too nice, and he wants to take advantage of the sunshine. Despite what he says on a weekly basis, the boys are starting to think that he's not really committed to the podcast. From there, the guys went into the RIPNation that's coming up on September 26th at the Pint, and how the intro panel alone will be worth the price of admission.Changing gears, the guys dug into the Kawhi Leonard situation in Toronto after Wanye asked whether basketball fans are happy with this trade going through after the shady doings in Los Angeles. As you'll hear, the situation is clearly serious from an NBA perspective, but it's also understandable why Raptors fans are happy to have their hero back in town. Needless to say, the Kawhi Leonard story is only to get more interesting when he signs a massive contract back in Toronto.Finally, the guys wrapped up the podcast on the Thursday episode of Real Life with a run of topics, starting with the Oilers kicking off their first training camp in the Mike Babcock era. Somehow talking about training camp led to a trip down memory lane for Jack Campbell, and how that experiment went so sideways so quickly. From there, the boys dug into some of the early stories from training camp, including some new line combos, and what it's like to watch Mike Babcock run his first on-ice sessions as the new head coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Detroit Lions beat the Buffalo Bills by capitalizing on Josh Allen's turnover chances, matching Buffalo's heavy 13 personnel with linebackers, and attacking inside on both lines. As Jeff Risdon noted, the Bills ran almost 50 percent of their offense in 13, and Detroit's base answers that look while avoiding explosive, broken plays. What is the one blueprint for a Detroit Lions win in Buffalo? Win the middle, avoid third and long, and finish takeaways. The Bills edged the Houston Texans 36 to 31, but Houston left interceptions and drive-killers on the field. As Jeff Risdon emphasized, Detroit must convert those Allen-risk throws into turnovers and keep the offense on schedule to deny Buffalo's edge rush chances. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has already hammered the short-week reality. At the new Highmark Stadium on Thursday night, Detroit must keep its poise, button up penalties, and play clean situational football. Ball security matters because Greg Rousseau's strip-sack timing was game-swinging for Buffalo, with two strip sacks on the first and last drives, both on third and long. How should Detroit defend Josh Allen and Dalton Kincaid? Lean into base and make Allen earn yards on the ground, not over the top. The Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will take risks, and Detroit cannot drop interception chances. The Bills featured almost 50 percent 13 personnel against Houston, so Detroit can live in base with three linebackers and sturdier run fits. The focal threat is Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid, who frequently aligns wide to dictate matchups. He is a lot like Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, only deployed as a true mismatch piece outside and back across the formation. Safeties and corners must tackle, and the linebackers must pass off routes cleanly. A controlled "crush the can" rush, squeezing from outside to in, keeps Allen in structure and limits those back-breaking, out-of-structure deep shots. As Jeff Risdon said, accept a few Allen scrambles if it prevents the explosive throws. Where can Jared Goff and the Lions offense attack the Bills? Inside runs and quick-game rhythm. The Texans averaged 3.9 yards per carry, but short-yardage touchdowns compressed that number. Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery's downhill style fits this matchup. Stay out of obvious passing downs so Buffalo Bills edge rusher Greg Rousseau and Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver cannot tee off. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff must prioritize ball security because Buffalo hunts strips at the top of the rush. As Jeff Risdon noted, Houston repeatedly targeted Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford. Detroit Lions slot receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown can exploit those leverage points, while Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa offers the frame to shield defenders on the boundary. Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams needs a cleaner game and precision on gadget timing to stress Buffalo vertically. Which Lions matchups decide this game? Detroit's linebackers versus tight ends and the interior fronts. Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes must win against 13 personnel, especially when Dalton Kincaid flexes out. Inside, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill and stunts with Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson can stress Buffalo's interior offensive line, which Jeff Risdon identified as a weaker spot. Convert turnover chances, avoid third and long, and finish in the red zone. Do those things, and Detroit walks out of Buffalo with the win. As Jeff Risdon put it, this is absolutely a winnable game if the Lions execute where Houston fell short. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jaredgoff #amon-rast.brown #samlaporta #jackcampbell #aidanhutchinson #malcolmrodriguez #derrickbarnes #alimmcneill #davidmontgomery #joshallen #daltonkincaid #gregrousseau #edoliver #christianbenford #buffalobills https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mAWtOIH0YY #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jaredgoff #amon-rast.brown #samlaporta #jackcampbell #aidanhutchinson #malcolmrodriguez #derrickbarnes #alimmcneill #davidmontgomery #joshallen #daltonkincaid #gregrousseau #edoliver #christianbenford #buffalobills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions won because their defense suffocated the New Orleans Saints early and Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs delivered 29 carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns. The first six Saints possessions produced almost nothing, then Detroit capitalized with takeaways before hanging on through fatigue and late-game turbulence. How did Detroit's defense take control early? Detroit dictated the game with an attacking plan and quick wins. As Jeff Risdon detailed, the Saints' first six drives went 6 plays, 20 yards, punt; 3 plays, 3 yards, punt; 5 plays, 25 yards, punt; 6 plays, 12 yards, punt; 5 plays, 20 yards, interception; 9 plays, 31 yards, punt. That is dominant defense. Lions linebacker Derek Barnes read tendencies for a takeaway, then Detroit turned it into points. Blitzes and creative fronts let Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson and the line stress protections while forcing quarterback Tyler Shuck to speed up. The Saints adjusted to quicker throws after halftime, and volume became a factor when the defense logged 90 snaps. Why did the offense stall after a 21-0 lead? Execution and game management slipped. Detroit led 21 nothing off a great script, Barnes' interception and another takeaway, but drives devolved into quick punts and a costly fumble. Wide receiver Jameson Williams had two drops and Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown missed a contested catch he often secures. Clock handling at the end of regulation compounded it. As Jeff Risdon said, “You have to get the Saints to burn their timeouts… You can't throw a pass there.” Quarterback Jared Goff must be protected by play calls that keep the clock moving and possessions in Detroit's control. What does Jahmyr Gibbs' 29-156-2 mean for usage? Jahmyr Gibbs carried the offense, but Detroit needs a steadier RB2 to preserve him. He turned poor blocking into gains and finished with 29 carries for 156 yards and two touchdowns, a monster line that cannot be his weekly burden. Sione Vaki struggled on offense and special teams, including missed assignments in protection and on returns. Jeff Risdon expects more from Jacob Sailors to balance touches. Lions right tackle Penei Sewell needs a clean protection picture from backs when Detroit leans into its under-center and heavy looks. Who stood out and what changes come next? Derek Barnes had an interception, a sack, and a decisive final-play read. Lions linebacker Jack Campbell played all 90 snaps, and Lions cornerback Rock Ya-Sin and DJ Reed each logged 89, highlighting the strain outside when the rush does not arrive. Lions tight end Sam LaPorta played a ton despite a back issue and reemerged late. As an extra lineman, tackle Larry Borom-heavy sets produced mixed results. Guard Ben Bartch stepped in after Christian Mahogany's injury and, aside from one tough holding call, held up, while center Juice Scruggs looked tentative at times. The overtime drive returned to varied plays from the same looks, a positive sign. Lions head coach Dan Campbell and the staff must pair that creativity with end-game discipline before a Thursday trip to Buffalo, where Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen punishes slow adjustments. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #neworleanssaints #jaredgoff #jahmyrgibbs #amon-rast.brown #peneisewell #jackcampbell #samlaporta #dancampbell #aidanhutchinson #derekbarnes #rockya-sin #juicescruggs #benbartch #buffalobills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the Week 1 matchup between the Detroit Lions and the New Orleans Saints, the Daily DLP welcomes Adam West of the Saints Block Podcast to preview the game. West provides a nice overview of where Saints fans are at with their team, noting that many see some parallels between Year 2 under head coach (and former Lions QB) Kellen Moore and where the Lions were with Dan Campbell back in 2022. There is promise but reserved optimism after a 6-11 finish in Moore's first year. Then it's time for the Xs and Os. Where can the Saints find success in Ford Field, if at all? Can Tyler Shough grow his game in his second year as the New Orleans QB? Does the Saints offensive line have any chance against Aidan Hutchinson, Jack Campbell and a mighty impressive Lions defensive front? The Saints replaced all their specialists this offseason; is that an area where Detroit might have a big advantage playing at home? #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jaredgoff #amon-rast.brown #samlaporta #jahmyrgibbs #jonassanker #chaseyoung #clarkgranderson #blakemiller #choicescruggs #christianmahogany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions finalized the 53 by naming wide receiver Tom Kennedy the primary punt returner, with kick-return work also in his hands for Week 1. That stabilizes special teams and clarifies the RB2 rotation with Jacob Saylors and Sione Vaki. Detroit opens against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field as a seven point favorite. Is Tom Kennedy really the Lions' primary returner in Week 1? Yes, the Lions installed Tom Kennedy as the fifth wide receiver and primary punt returner, and he will share kick-return duties. Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp said earlier in the week that Kennedy would handle punts, and he reinforced that trust by noting Kennedy's fielding, fair-catch decisions and situational awareness. Kennedy also pairs with running back Jacob Saylors on kickoffs, with Sione Vaki working as a point blocker on return units. Kennedy predates head coach Dan Campbell on the roster and now has a fully guaranteed veteran salary after years bouncing between the practice squad and active roster. Expect limited offensive snaps, but a steadying hand on returns. Who joined the practice squad, and what does it say about cornerback preferences? The Lions added cornerback Natron Brooks to the practice squad. He played at Southern Miss, entered the 2023 draft class, and spent time with the Atlanta Falcons. Southern Miss listed him at 168 pounds and the Falcons at 170, and he profiles as an undersized outside corner with special teams experience who can take some slot snaps. The move fits a broader trend Jeff Risdon highlighted of Detroit targeting feisty, undersized outside corners. Brooks is a depth and teams piece for now, but he fits the prototype. What did the latest injury updates actually change for Sunday roles? Linebacker Jimmy Rolder returned as a full participant with a hamstring and is tracking to play in Week 1. As Jeff Risdon noted, three straight limited practices usually precede a doubtful tag, and no player listed as doubtful in the five years under Dan Campbell has ever been active. That context matters for late-week designations. Role-wise, Rolder offers Detroit's best pure coverage at linebacker right now, which matters against a middle-field passing attack. Devin White remains a downhill force but is not a coverage asset, Malcolm Rodriguez is limited in space, and Jack Campbell's least-strong area is still coverage even as he plays well overall. Expect Trevor Nowaski to be the designated blitz backer and a core special teamer. Thomas Harper will be on the field a lot, rotating at slot, free safety and box safety in three-safety looks. Christian Isian's status remains to be finalized. Cornerback Keith Abney is attempting to play through a hand issue. How do the Saints match up, and what are Detroit's Week 1 keys? New Orleans, with Kellen Moore calling plays, runs concepts that target the middle of the field. Quarterback Tyler Shuck thrives on short and intermediate timing, play-action and tight end involvement. Per Jeff's conversation with a Saints analyst, Alvin Kamara is set to play, while first-round pick Jordan Dion is out 4 to 6 weeks with a hamstring. On special teams, new kicker Daniel Carlson could drive touchbacks. Given Detroit's uneven kick-return results last year and in the preseason, the Lions will accept touchbacks, start at the 25 and let the offense work. Up front, watch left guard: Christian Mahogany's highs are impressive, but coaches want fewer low moments, while Ben Bartch offers solid veteran reliability. Jared Goff benefits most if Detroit avoids a rotation and settles the spot. Does defense usually start faster than offense? Yes. As Jeff Risdon observed after watching early NFL action, defenses are ahead of offenses in Week 1. Detroit can win the situation game by protecting the ball, leveraging special teams field position and squeezing the middle where the Saints aim to operate. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #tomkennedy #jacobsaylors #sionevaki #jimmyrolder #jackcampbell #jaredgoff #dancampbell #thomasharper #trevornowaski #christianmahogany #benbartch #natronbrooks #neworleanssaints #kellenmoore #alvinkamara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions enter Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints with an encouraging injury report. No player would have been sidelined on Wednesday's estimated practice, and only three defenders were limited, positioning the defense to hunt takeaways that decide games. As Jeff Risdon explained, that is Detroit's actionable edge. Is the Week 1 Detroit Lions injury report actually good news? Yes. The team listed only three limited defenders on the estimated Wednesday report and no one as out. Defensive back Christian Izien, groin, defensive tackle MacKay Wingo, groin, and edge rusher Dorsey Moore, hamstring, were limited. Because the Lions practiced Tuesday, Wednesday's report was an estimation built around the Sunday-Thursday short-week cadence. As Jeff Risdon noted, the hamstring for Dorsey Moore is something to watch, but the summer showed he is ready to contribute right away. Will Christian Izien and Thomas Harper stabilize the secondary vs the Saints? Yes, both are tracking as meaningful boosts. Head coach Dan Campbell previously said Christian Izien was not expected for Week 1, but a limited tag now, and a limited or full go Thursday, puts him in play as the starting slot and top reserve across the secondary. Defensive back Thomas Harper is ready to play a lot after an ankle issue late in camp, which matters with safety Kirby Joseph and defensive back Brian Branch on PUP. Jeff Risdon emphasized Harper played well down the stretch last year and being healthy should let Detroit keep its safety rotation intact. How should the Lions create the takeaways they need? By marrying disciplined front-four pressure with timely heat and an opportunistic back end. Wednesday's Seahawks-Patriots game showed the template: Sam Darnold left on the fifth play, Drew Lock managed the game, and Seattle mixed rushes to force mistakes as Drake Maye threw three interceptions. Dan Campbell is adamant Detroit does not “shoot gaps,” but when an assignment-created crease appears, defenders must attack on time. Last year's data backs the urgency. Before the Week 8 bye, the Lions produced multiple takeaways in four of the first seven games and won all four, sitting at five and two. After the bye they logged one takeaway against Minnesota, then just one more across the next four weeks, with the lone multi-takeaway outing coming in the Dallas win, 44 to 30. The six-turnover Minnesota game was an anomaly. This roster's upgraded front, featuring Aidan Hutchinson, Jack Campbell anchoring the middle, DJ Wonnum as an upgrade over Marcus Davenport, and instant juice from Dorsey Moore, is built to stress quarterbacks and feed ball-hawking opportunities. What did Wednesday's game say about QB depth and Detroit's plan if Jared Goff misses snaps? It reinforced that defense and one explosive play can carry a game when a backup enters. Jeff Risdon admitted he asked the same question fans did, if quarterback Jared Goff goes down, are the Lions ready for Josh Dobbs to play right away? The answer is that takeaways shorten the field and one shot can be enough when playmakers deliver. With wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and running back Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit has that explosive punch. Add encouraging depth news, like cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. logging a full participation and linebacker Jimmy Rolder trending toward his NFL debut, and the formula for Sunday, then a quick-turn Thursday, is clear: defend on schedule, steal possessions, and let the stars finish drives. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #christianizien #thomasharper #dorseymoorehamstring #mackaywingogroin #aidanhutchinson #jackcampbellinthemiddle #djwonnumovermarcusdavenport #jaredgoffbackupplan #joshdobbsreadiness #amon-rast.brown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions will open Week 1 by attacking the New Orleans Saints with aggressive, overloaded pressure looks and a clean, timing-based offense under offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. Expect multiple-front packages on defense and early, easy touches for running back Jahmyr Gibbs while quarterback Jared Goff operates behind a steady line. Will the Detroit Lions defense get aggressive with multiple fronts? Yes. Scott Bischoff said Detroit should dial up overloaded looks, walk-up rushers and NASCAR packages to force the Saints to declare protections and create confusion on third-and-long. The emphasis is on communication in the secondary and coordinated rush plans that change from even to odd fronts without substituting. Detroit can pair interior movement with edge stress, letting Lions edge Aidan Hutchinson win on islands while interior rushers attack gaps created by simulated pressure. If the Saints quarterback extends plays, the Lions want disciplined rush lanes and back-end communication to eliminate busts. Nickel-heavy groupings and two-high shells remain in the toolbox to tighten windows on intermediate throws. Who starts at left guard, and does the Detroit Lions offensive line stay cohesive? The battle is guard Christian Mahogany versus guard Ben Bartch, and head coach Dan Campbell admitted it is not ideal. Cohesion is the Week 1 priority. As Scott Bischoff noted, last season's Week 1 had disjointed moments up front, and Detroit cannot afford protection or assignment errors to derail early drives. Right tackle Penei Sewell anchors the group, and the objective is a steady pocket for quarterback Jared Goff with clean run fits to keep Detroit on schedule. Locking down left guard, even if by committee, must not come at the expense of communication across the interior. How will Jared Goff and Drew Petzing deploy Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, and Jahmyr Gibbs? Expect quarterback Jared Goff to work the intermediate middle, with tight end Sam LaPorta involved if active, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown featured, and running back Jahmyr Gibbs schemed as a frequent passing outlet. Bischoff expects 12 personnel to show up and for Detroit to manufacture easy touches to Jahmyr Gibbs early. As Russell Brown emphasized, Amon-Ra St. Brown remains the consistent focal point, and Sam LaPorta's return to practice points to meaningful usage in the seam and crossers, which fits Jared Goff's timing. Dan Campbell's staff continues to sort RB2 behind Jahmyr Gibbs, with Brown leaning toward running back Jacob Saylors over running back Dion Vaki for change-of-pace snaps. On special teams, wide receiver Tom Kennedy handles return duties. Who is the key Detroit Lions player to watch, and why? Sam LaPorta on offense and Devin White on defense. Sam LaPorta, tight end, Detroit Lions Sam LaPorta's route volume in the intermediate middle aligns with Drew Petzing's structure and Jared Goff's strengths. The question is simple: does he look like himself and retain his burst on in-breakers and crossers while handling contact after the catch? Devin White, linebacker, Detroit Lions Russell Brown spotlighted linebacker Devin White next to linebacker Jack Campbell. White's speed can impact blitz packages and rally tackling fits, and his downhill trigger must show up in crowded boxes. The staff will watch tackling consistency and how Detroit deploys him to affect the quarterback. What is the two-leg Detroit Lions parlay the hosts built? They built a simple two-leg parlay on FanDuel at +225: Jahmyr Gibbs over 30.5 receiving yards (-114) and Amon-Ra St. Brown over 77.5 receiving yards (-114). Bischoff noted Jahmyr Gibbs can clear his line on one play, while Brown trusts Amon-Ra St. Brown's volume to stack catches and yards early. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #lionsvssaints #detroitlionsweek1 #neworleanssaints #jaredgoff #jahmyrgibbs #amon-rast.brown #samlaporta #aidanhutchinson #drewpetzing #devinwhite #peneisewell #scottbischoff #russellbrown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions built their 53 around an attacking defense and flexible offense. They kept waves of defensive linemen to stunt and overload, and they set a short-term interior offensive line and running back plan until injuries clear. Jacob Saylors is RB2 while Isaiah Pacheco is on IR for the first four games. What does the 53-man roster say about the Lions identity on defense? The Lions will attack with multiple fronts and pressure packages. As Scott Bischoff said, Detroit showed overloaded looks and disruptive stunts in the preseason, a clear shift from a static approach. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions, headlines a deep edge group with edge rusher Derrick Moore, Detroit Lions, and interior disruptors like defensive tackle Alim McNeill, Detroit Lions, and defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard, Detroit Lions. Safety Chuck Clark, Detroit Lions, benefits from faster pressure, as do safety Avonte Maddox, Detroit Lions, safety Christian Izien, Detroit Lions, and cornerback Ennis Rakestraw, Detroit Lions. With linebacker Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions, plus linebackers Derrick Barnes, Detroit Lions, Malcolm Rodriguez, Detroit Lions, and Jimmy Rolder, Detroit Lions, Aaron Glenn can roll 4-2-5, five-man fronts, and creative mug looks to speed up quarterbacks. How will the offensive line function until Cade Mays returns? Center Juice Scruggs, Detroit Lions, starts for now, and the group will grow its chemistry week to week. Scott Bischoff emphasized the interior timing changes with different centers and how the run game timing will evolve, then stabilize when Cade Mays returns. The projected five: left tackle Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions, left guard Christian Mahogany, Detroit Lions, center Juice Scruggs, Detroit Lions, right guard Tate Ratledge, Detroit Lions, and right tackle Blake Miller, Detroit Lions. Depth includes center Seth McLaughlin, Detroit Lions, and swing tackle Larry Borom, Detroit Lions. Russell Brown noted the staff's confidence in line coach Hank Fraley's cross-training, with Scruggs and McLaughlin keeping protections functional until Mays is back. Who is RB2 and what happens while Isaiah Pacheco is on IR? Running back Jacob Saylors, Detroit Lions, is RB2 behind running back Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions, while running back Isaiah Pacheco, Detroit Lions, is on IR for the first four games. Russell Brown noted Dan Campbell has said he is comfortable with Saylors in that role. Russell Brown also questioned how running back Sione Vaki, Detroit Lions, will be used, since his preseason work skewed to special teams. Scott Bischoff floated a short-term depth addition if needed, especially for fourth-quarter carries in games where Detroit protects leads. How will Detroit balance a light WR room with tight ends? Detroit will flex tight ends to cover WR4/WR5 duties. As Scott Bischoff laid out, tight end Jackson Meeks, Detroit Lions, can split out as a de facto fifth receiver in 12 or 13 personnel, letting tight end Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions, play a full combo role while tight end Brock Wright, Detroit Lions, handles more in-line work. Tight end Tyler Conklin, Detroit Lions, offers additional versatility. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions, and wide receiver Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions, headline a lean WR group with wide receiver Tay Martin, Detroit Lions, rounding it out. The structure fits Detroit Lions Podcast recurring themes: multiple tight ends, motion, pin-and-pull, duo, and varied route families that keep the ball moving without needing six traditional wide receivers. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jaredgoff #jahmyrgibbs #amon-rast.brown #samlaporta #peneisewell #jackcampbell #aidanhutchinson #brianbranch #kirbyjoseph #juicescruggs #tateratledge #blakemiller #chuckclark #avontemaddox #christianizien Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions placed running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least four weeks. Detroit also re-signed tight end Tyler Conklin to the 53-man roster, restoring depth at tight end without changing the offensive identity. These moves clarify early running back roles and the immediate return game plan. Why did the Detroit Lions put Isiah Pacheco on IR now? Because his back injury, coupled with a knee issue, requires a minimum four-week shutdown and the team planned for it. As Jeff Risdon noted, this explains why Detroit initially carried five running backs and then added Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small. Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors is the clear No. 2 after a strong preseason, benefitting from a full offseason to refresh after a full UFL workload last year. The staff can lean on Saylors while Small factors in as RB3/4 and on returns. Jeff Risdon also speculated the back issue could extend Isaiah Pacheco's absence beyond four weeks, a nod to the challenges of practicing and playing through back pain. What does Tyler Conklin's return mean for tight end usage? It adds proven depth and special teams flexibility, not a shift to a 13-personnel base. Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin overlaps with Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright's TE2 profile, allowing the staff to deploy roles cleanly around Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta. Conklin's presence lets the staff use the third tight end in more receiver-like and special teams roles, and Conklin may be inactive some weeks if special teams tilt roster math. Per Jeff Risdon, the Lions showed more 12 packages in camp but did not live in 13. Expect Drew Petzing and Mike Kafka to tailor groupings to their threats, not to a rigid template. Who returns kicks and punts in Week 1? Tom Kennedy is the expected punt returner and Jabari Small will get the first crack at kick returns. Detroit lacks a single locked-in answer, so they can elevate up to three practice-squad players to cover the roles. Jeff Risdon pointed to Tom Kennedy's reliability on punts and Jabari Small's fit on kicks. The door remains open for additional competition as game plans and health evolve. How did depth change on the offensive line and practice squad? Detroit added Detroit Lions offensive lineman Elijah Klein to the practice squad and brought back Detroit Lions slot receiver Dominic Lovett, while reinforcing tackle depth. Klein has over 400 snaps of NFL experience, can play multiple spots, and is best at left guard, aligning with Detroit Lions guard Christian Mahogany and Detroit Lions guard Ben Bartch. Detroit Lions right guard Tate Ratledge has the right guard job, working alongside rookie Detroit Lions right tackle Blake Miller and new Detroit Lions center Cade Mays. Detroit also remains bullish on developmental tackle Detroit Lions offensive tackle Devin Cochran. What about Eric Hunter? Linebacker Erick Hunter chose a 53-man roster spot with the New England Patriots instead of a Detroit practice-squad return. With Detroit Lions linebacker Devin White joining Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell atop a deep room, Hunter pursued immediate snaps elsewhere, a path Jeff Risdon compared to the Trevor Nowaske precedent. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #isaiahpachecotoinjuredreserve #tylerconklinbackon53-manroster #jacobsaylorsasno.2runningback #jabarismallonkickreturns #tomkennedyhandlingpunts #more12personnellooks #noshiftto13personnelbase #samlaportafocaltightend #brockwrightte2role #elijahkleinaddedtopracticesquad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions will lean on a fierce defensive line and Dan Campbell's back-to-basics reset to cover a thin secondary in Week 1 at the New Orleans Saints. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is the roster's oldest player at 31, the team is younger, and Jameson Williams is primed for a massive year, but RB2 remains unsettled. Did Dan Campbell's reset make the Detroit Lions better right now? Yes, the focus shift worked. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell cut the noise, scrapped joint practices, mixed select veterans into preseason snaps, and built one of the NFL's youngest rosters. As Michael Grey noted, Jared Goff is the oldest Lion at 31, and the roster is young, hungry and healthy. Campbell emphasized 2022 and 2023 habits, eliminated the distraction of joint-practice fights, and refused to be held hostage by reputations. The result is a locked-in group headed to Week 1 in New Orleans. Can the defensive line save a depleted secondary? Yes, the front is built to drive the defense while the back end stabilizes. Detroit enters without a true nose tackle, instead loading up on twitchy, package-ready linemen who can create havoc. Three of the four expected starters in the secondary are out, including Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch and Detroit Lions safety Kirby Joseph, and Terrion Arnold sits on the commissioner's exempt list. As Michael Grey said, “the secondary is easily the weakest position group on the team, period, full stop.” Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson needs help, and Detroit added it with Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum and Detroit Lions edge Ahmed Hassanein at big end, plus a healthy Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill. With more nickel and dime on deck and fewer three-linebacker sets, the pass rush must drive stops while Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell anchors the second level. Is it finally Jameson Williams season in Detroit? Yes, and the production is already there. Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams stacked back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, including 1,117 yards last year, and he dominated camp. His stop route on the boundary is shredding defenders, and the trust with Jared Goff is carved in stone. Jared Goff has repeatedly praised Williams' growth over the past seasons, and Williams' sideline leadership with the receiver room showed up all preseason. Expect the staff to feature him from Week 1 rather than forgetting him for a month and a half as Michael Grey criticized last year. What is the RB2 plan and how does Drew Petzing fit with Jared Goff? RB2 is unresolved, and protecting Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs' workload is non-negotiable. Detroit needs a committee to siphon roughly ten carries and snaps so Jahmyr Gibbs can be deployed in routes, in the slot, and on designed passes without overuse. On the headset, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing is learning the Lions' language from Jared Goff. As Michael Grey relayed, Jared Goff explained that Petzing is being taught the offense and will build from it, which makes Jared Goff's experience and communication invaluable to the play-caller. The mandate is clear: feature Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams, let the D-line drive the defense, and ride the culture reset into Week 1. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jaredgoff #jamesonwilliams #dancampbell #aidanhutchinson #brianbranch #kirbyjoseph #djwonnum #ahmedhassanein #aleemmcneill #jackcampbell #drewpetzing #neworleanssaints #detroitlionsdefensiveline #nickeldefense #dimepackage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jared Goff, the field general of the Detroit Lions joins Chris after Lions training camp practice to discuss the Lions 2026 outlook, offensive play calling systems and his chemistry with Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Jared has brought a new wave of success to Detroit, along with Dan Campbell, and they hope to take that success a step further this season with a spot in Super Bowl LXI. (00:00) - Intro (01:45) - Success with Detroit Lions (05:17) - Lions' Elite Play-calling (09:25) - Lions Offense (13:50) - Jack Campbell & Facing Lions Defense (16:54) - Facing the Minnesota Vikings (18:45) - Jared Goff's Gloves (20:10) - Relationship with Mark Brunell (21:43) - Micah Parsons & Aaron Donald Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline presented by Zone Nicotine and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ With the return of the Layup Line, make sure to check out the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1olmCMKGMEyWwOKaT1Aah3?si=YP1-ffQ3T_yUDRnJRhDtOw Check out Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It's a Benton Boys reunion as we welcome former Hawkeye Ike Boettger to talk family life (three kids with a fourth due in January), retirement from the NFL, and feeling healthier after finding a concierge health approach. The group discusses the WNBA attention around Caitlin Clark, then shifts to Iowa football, including optimism around the offensive line, questions at quarterback, and the team's 7.5 win total. Ike explains the growth of the Cedar Falls “Big Cat” linemen camp, now drawing 200+ kids and multiple pro players, and praises local standouts like Jack Campbell. He details how fluoroquinolone antibiotics and prednisone increased his Achilles rupture risk and contributed to back-to-back Achilles issues. Ike also outlines his premium Midwest-priced apparel brand Stally, its faith-driven mission, and plans for quarterly campaigns including building a tiny home for a homeless veteran. If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more! Find us on social media @washedupwalkons Visit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lone WolvesAddressing if the Detroit Lions defense can take major strides forward in 2026! 

Jahmyr Gibbs signed a three-year extension with the Detroit Lions that makes him the NFL's highest paid running back by average annual value. As Jeff Risdon reported live, the deal can reach $75,750,000 with $51,500,000 guaranteed, ending any contract chatter and securing Detroit's most explosive skill player. What exactly did the Detroit Lions pay Jahmyr Gibbs? The Lions committed to three years, up to $75,750,000 with $51,500,000 guaranteed. Jeff Risdon also noted the structure as three years 67.5 that includes 51.5 guaranteed and can reach 75.75. That places Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs at the top of the position on a per-year basis. How did the market set up this number? Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor signed this morning for two years and $44,000,000, and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was referenced at up to $75,000,000. Detroit waited for others to set the market, then finalized Gibbs at the top without acrimony or (much) drama. Why was there never real tension around this deal? There was no standoff and no acrimony. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell showed no stress at camp's open, and Gibbs missing early practices did not change the tone. As Jeff Risdon explained, the Lions expected a deal and let the market finalize first, then closed it quickly. This was not a drawn-out negotiation. The team and player remained aligned, Detroit moved decisively once comparable numbers were public, and they eliminated a distraction before it could dominate press conferences. Quarterback Jared Goff will not field contract questions about his running back anymore. How does this fit the Lions' roster-building strategy? Detroit pays its core and keeps windows open with smart term. The Lions have already invested in right tackle Penei Sewell, defensive tackle Alim McNeill, edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, linebacker Jack Campbell, safety Kirby Joseph, and tight end Sam LaPorta stands out as a logical next extension candidate. As Jeff Risdon noted, shorter deals deliver more control, more bonuses, and better player leverage, a trend popularized by Kirk Cousins. Gibbs is 24, and his run plus receiving profile matches the modern value proposition. Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small has flashed in camp, but Gibbs does things that cannot be coached or diagrammed. That is why Detroit prioritized him and why his number sits atop a quickly moving market. What does this mean for 2026 expectations? Detroit must win at the highest level. Jeff Risdon said this is Detroit's best chance to win the NFC, with the Rams, Seahawks, Chicago, Green Bay, and San Francisco providing real competition. Health and one poor offensive coordinator hire last year were the recent obstacles, not talent. Gibbs changes outcomes. As Risdon put it, he can turn any play into a big play from anywhere on the field. The Detroit Lions Podcast take is straightforward, and the contract confirms it: Detroit secured a championship-caliber core, and the highest-paid running back in the NFL by AAV is a central pillar of that push. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jahmyrgibbs #three-yearextension #highest-paidrunningback #51.5millionguaranteed #75.75million #averageannualvaluerecord #jonathantaylorcontract #bijanrobinsonreference #dancampbell #jaredgoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Didinger joins the 94 WIP Morning Show to discuss the evolving public perception of Bryce Harper and the high expectations for the Sixers' new superstar roster. They also debate Brandon Graham's future with the Eagles. 01:56 - Willie Stargell's Crab Story 04:41 - Bryce Harper's Public Perception 07:52 - Wilbert Montgomery's Gutty Performance 15:00 - LeBron's Fit With Sixers 22:21 - Brandon Graham's Roster Status 29:15 - Sixers' New Rotation Strategy 37:00 - Jack Campbell's Defensive Potential

The Detroit Lions must phase out three-linebacker defense and scrap the 3-3 in 2026. They played 657 of 1,050 defensive snaps in 4-3 last season, 62.57 percent, and used the 3-3 front 243 times, far more than any other team. The defense improves when Detroit lives in nickel and dime with more speed on the field. Should the Detroit Lions ditch three-linebacker packages in 2026? Yes. They leaned on three linebackers far more than the rest of the NFL, and it invited speed mismatches against modern offenses in 11 personnel. As Jeff Risdon noted, the Lions were in 4-3 on 657 of 1,050 defensive snaps, 62.57 percent, with only one other team above 50 percent at 52.88. Playing bigger and slower on passing downs made the second level late to space and created exploitable coverage targets. Risdon also said the quarterback rating allowed was almost the same whether Detroit had three linebackers on the field or not, which must change with a truer nickel and dime identity. What fronts should replace the 4-3 and 3-3 for Detroit? Detroit needs a heavier dose of 4-2 nickel, selective 5-1, and DB-heavy 3-2-6. Last year's baselines set the bar for improvement, not repetition. Usage facts that demand a shift As read by Risdon from Ryan Paganetti's study: the Lions used a 4-2 front only 111 times, last in the league. They used 5-1 zero times. They led the NFL in 3-3 with 243 snaps, while the next team was at 131, another at 31, and 17 teams did not use it once. Those numbers underline how far Detroit drifted from the league's nickel norms. Moving to 4-2 and sprinkling in 5-1 and 3-2-6 puts more speed and coverage on the field and better matches today's route distributions. Why did Detroit lean so hard into three linebackers last year? Injuries in the secondary and strong linebacker play pushed them there. Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone, and Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes tackled well, and as Risdon emphasized, Detroit had the best missed tackle rate in football based on the data he cited. But even with quality play, a third off-ball linebacker versus spread looks concedes quickness. Think of how Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff shreds heavy linebacker looks with routes that stress the hook-curl and seams. Opponents did the same to Detroit when the Lions stayed big. Better health for Detroit Lions safety Kirby Joseph and Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch, plus a deeper secondary, should free the defense to keep an extra defensive back on the field. Will coaching changes accelerate the shift? Yes. Dan Campbell can reallocate more time to the defense because the offensive room is stronger, and that helps Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard refine personnel usage. As Jeff Risdon said, Sheppard must earn it by choosing fronts that keep speed on the field and by reserving three-linebacker looks for true run situations, not as a default. Expect to see more four- and five-man fronts paired with nickel in camp. Watch how often Detroit keeps two off-ball linebackers on the field, how Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is deployed, and how Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez or rookie depth are used situationally. Against division quarterbacks such as Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, forcing the mundane snap after snap with nickel bodies is the point. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jackcampbell #alexanzalone #derrickbarnes #kirbyjoseph #brianbranch #jaredgoff #aidanhutchinson #malcolmrodriguez #calebwilliams #chicagobears #greenbaypackers #arizonacardinals #kansascitychiefs #dancampbell #kelvinsheppard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on The Oil Stream, Hernan Salas and Joaquin Gage are back to dive into the biggest storylines surrounding the Edmonton Oilers as the offseason continues to heat up.   Check Marks or Question Marks: Hernan found something that caught his eye about the Oilers' 2026-27 defensive core... One Oilers partisan stated that the Oilers had a top-tier defensive core. Is that true? Nanso gets Gager to dissect their D-core! The Babcock Effect: Mike Babcock is back behind an NHL bench—but what kind of impact will he have? The fellas discuss how his coaching style could influence his new team, whether the game has changed since his last stop, and what expectations should be heading into the season. Jack Campbell Retires: Former Oilers netminder Jack Campbell has announced his retirement from professional hockey after last suiting up in the AHL with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the 2024-25 season. What is he up to now? What do we remember about his time in Oil Country? Bedard Signs In Chi-Town: The Blackhawks locked up Connor Bedard to a massive five-year $75M contract. How does this deal impact Macklin Celebrini's future deal? Does this change things moving forward in the NHL? Who might be the highest-paid player moving forward?   All that and plenty more on another edition of The Oil Stream, right here on Edmonton Sports Talk. The Oil Stream is presented by Boston Pizza!

It's a brand-new week on Oilersnation Everyday, and Tyler Yaremchuk and Liam Horrobin have plenty to catch up on after an unforgettable weekend.The boys kick off the show by looking back at Liam's wedding, which brought together the Oilersnation crew for an incredible day filled with great memories, plenty of laughs, and a celebration that won't soon be forgotten. Tyler and Liam will share some of their favourite stories from the weekend, recap the biggest moments from the festivities, and reflect on a special day surrounded by family and friends.After that, it's time to dive into the latest headlines from around the NHL. Connor Bedard has officially signed a massive new contract worth $15 million per season, making him one of the league's highest-paid players. Tyler and Liam will discuss what the deal means for the Chicago Blackhawks, how it could impact future superstar contracts—including Connor McDavid's—and whether Bedard is already worth that kind of investment.The boys will also react to the news that former Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell has announced his retirement from professional hockey as he begins the next chapter of his career. They'll look back on Campbell's time in Edmonton and wish him the very best in whatever comes next.Later in the show, it's time for The First Question. With training camp getting closer, Tyler and Liam will debate which five players have the best chance of skating alongside Connor McDavid this season. Who deserves the first opportunity on the top line? Which combinations could give the Oilers the most success? And who could emerge as a surprise candidate? The boys will break down all of the possibilities and hear what the live chat has to say.To wrap things up, they'll hand out their favourite betting plays courtesy of bet365.

It's a Monday edition of The Nielson Show with Hernan Salas and Dave Jamieson filling in the big shoes of Dusty and LT.Eric. The guys open the show discussing the World Cup where we saw Spain take home the championship. After that, it's Off-Season? What Off-Season? For GCL Diesel where the guys discuss Jack Campbell retiring and making the switch to being a performance coach before getting into the Oilers off season moves and what intrigues you before the start of the season. Then it's the Good, Bad & Ugly for The Seven Eighty.  

The Detroit Lions cut cornerback Terrion Arnold to eliminate a season-long distraction and build around playable depth at corner. The legal case, including a million dollar bond and interstate court travel, limited availability and focus. As Scott Bischoff said, the timing and transparency issues pointed to a commissioner's exempt-list outcome anyway. Why did the Detroit Lions cut Terrion Arnold now? Detroit acted to remove a major distraction and move forward with players who can practice and play. Cornerback Terrion Arnold, Detroit Lions, faced kidnapping and robbery charges, a million dollar bond, and repeated travel for court, which prevented full investment in football. As Scott Bischoff noted, the post-hearing timing and a lack of full transparency pushed Detroit to act, and Arnold was headed for the commissioner's exempt list regardless. Kelvin Sheppard had already said Arnold was falling behind, and Russell Brown added that if teams truly wanted Arnold, a trade, waiver claim, or quick signing would have happened. Can the Detroit Lions cornerback room hold up without Terrion Arnold? Yes, it can function with veteran competence and real competition. Cornerback Roger McCreary, Detroit Lions, profiles as the starting nickel, cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, Detroit Lions, becomes a key outside option, and cornerback DJ Reed, Detroit Lions, settles the CB1 matchups when healthy. Rookies cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Detroit Lions, and cornerback Keith Abney, Detroit Lions, compete to seize CB2 or rotational roles, with Thomas Harper and others in the mix. Russ Brown pointed out that Rock Ya-Sin posted a career-high nine pass deflections last season and allowed only 28 receptions for 274 yards, and even as a rookie he started 13 games and allowed 46 receptions. For context, Amik Robertson gave up 70 receptions, almost 900 yards and 8 touchdowns last year. Detroit does not need rookies to play every snap in September. How will Detroit's front four and defensive plan protect the secondary? Increased pressure and flexible personnel shorten coverage snaps. Edge Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions, teams with defensive tackle Tylek Williams, Detroit Lions, defensive tackle Alim McNeill, Detroit Lions, and edge Dorsey Moore, Detroit Lions, to generate the heat missing last year. Expect more nickel and dime once safety Brian Branch, Detroit Lions, returns and safety Kirby Joseph, Detroit Lions, is full go. As Russell Brown said, early in the season Detroit can lean a bit more on base with linebackers Jack Campbell, Malcolm Rodriguez, Dorsey Barnes, Jimmy Rolder and Trevor Nowaski until the safety room stabilizes. Coach Kelvin Sheppard has the bodies to mix packages. What should fans expect from Drew Petzing's offense? A more assertive, gap-heavy run game that marries to play action. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Detroit Lions, will feature duo, pin-pull and trap concepts that fit running back Isaiah Pacheco, Detroit Lions, better than heavy zone. Tackle Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions, operates on the left, while the right side grows with tackle Blake Miller, Detroit Lions, and guard Tate Ratledge, Detroit Lions, plus guard Cade Mays, Detroit Lions. Quarterback Jared Goff, Detroit Lions, benefits from defined run looks and intermediate play action. Offensive sleeper Tight end Tyler Conklin, Detroit Lions, gives Detroit a vetted third-down and red-zone option, stabilizes 12 and 13 personnel, and eases early load if tight end Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions, is limited. Defensive sleeper Defensive tackle Skyler Gibbs Howard, Detroit Lions, as a true three-tech, uses quickness to penetrate and disrupt in camp and preseason, complementing Mekhi Wingo, Detroit Lions. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #terrionarnold #rogermccreary #rockya-sin #djreed #ennisrakestrawjr. #keithabney #aidanhutchinson #tylekwilliams #alimmcneill #brianbranch #kirbyjoseph #isaiahpacheco #jaredgoff #tylerconklin #drewpetzing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions have the top-end talent to win a championship. PFSN's Top 100 lists seven Lions, with offensive tackle Penei Sewell at No. 4, edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson at 12, running back Jahmyr Gibbs at 18, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown at 20. Health, execution, and timely plays must now match that talent. How many Lions made PFSN's Top 100, and who headlines it? Seven Detroit Lions made the list, led by offensive tackle Penei Sewell at No. 4 as OT1, edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson at 12, running back Jahmyr Gibbs at 18, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown at 20. That is four Lions in the top 20. Quarterback Jared Goff is No. 53 and QB10, tight end Sam LaPorta is No. 87, and linebacker Jack Campbell is No. 95 as LB4. As Jeff Risdon noted, PFN's linebacker impact score had Jack Campbell No. 1 among linebackers in 2025. PFSN also notes Sam LaPorta missed eight games in 2025, yet his 54.3 receiving yards per game was his best per-game mark since his Pro Bowl rookie season in 2023. Why is left vs right tackle value overblown? Jeff Risdon emphasized that while Penei Sewell is moving to left tackle, elite edges attack both sides. Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T. J. Watt rarely rushes against left tackles, Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson often works over right tackles, and Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett moves around. Does star power alone win the Super Bowl? No. Team health, execution, and key plays matter more than raw star counts. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks and the Super Bowl runner-up New England Patriots were not among the most represented teams on the Top 100 list. Seattle's core callouts on PFSN included wide receiver Jackson Smith-Njigba, defensive lineman Leonard Williams, and quarterback Sam Darnold at No. 71 as QB12. They won with health and timely defense. Detroit's takeaway is clear, as Risdon said, talent is there, but game-deciding plays must follow. What do the rankings say about quarterback Jared Goff and Detroit's offense? Quarterback Jared Goff at No. 53 and QB10 confirms he is not holding the Detroit Lions back. As Jeff Risdon stated, Goff is very good at what he is asked to do. Detroit does not ask him to run RPOs or fire frequent tight-window throws, and within that structure he wins. Risdon added that if the Seattle Seahawks can win with quarterback Sam Darnold and that supporting cast, the Lions can finish the job with Jared Goff. The ranking validates Detroit's approach, provided the offense sustains health and situational precision. How do the Lions stack up against the NFC North? Detroit leads the division with seven Top 100 players. Green Bay has four, Chicago has three, and Minnesota has two, reinforcing that the Lions possess the division's deepest top-end core. Green Bay's notables include quarterback Jordan Love at No. 34 as QB8, offensive tackle Zach Tom at No. 57 as OT7, and safety Xavier McKinney at No. 67 as S4. Chicago's trio features offensive tackle Darnell Wright as the top Bear, guard Joe Thuney at No. 65 as OG3, and quarterback Caleb Williams at QB15. Minnesota's two are wide receiver Justin Jefferson at No. 16 as WR4 and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel at No. 99 as Edge12. As Risdon concluded, Detroit's talent is real, now the execution must be too. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #peneisewell #aidanhutchinson #jahmyrgibbs #amon-rast.brown #jaredgoff #samlaporta #jackcampbell #samdarnold #leonardwilliams #jacksonsmith-njigba #jordanlove #zachtom #xaviermckinney #darnellwright #justinjefferson #pfsntop100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN has released their Top 10 list of Off Ball Linebackers and Wide Receivers. Was our favorite Commanders receiver in the mix? What about linebackers? Frankie Luvu was an All-Pro after the 2024 season, did he get recognition amid a down 2025 season? Scott Jackson and Anthony Armstrong discuss the lists and the names in this episode of BLEAV in Commanders. 00:18 ESPN Released Top 10 OLBs and Top 10 WRs 00:41 AAA's Thoughts on the WRs 2:00 Two Unranked Wideouts made the list - JSN and George Pickens 5:25 Jaxon Smith-Njigba Should be #2 5:46 Who makes the list next year? 10:10 Having continued success in the NFL 11:56 Off Ball Linebackers 12:28 Fred Warner 14:11 Roquan Smith 14:30 Carson Schwesinger 16:30 Zack Baun 17:00 Jack Campbell and Azeez Al-Shaair 18:27 Jordyn Brooks and Nick Bolton 20:50 Edgerrin Cooper and Devin Lloyd 21:50 Honorable Mention LBs - Luvu and Wager "received votes" Thanks for making it this far! LIKE to Beat Philly SUBSCRIBE to Beat Dallas SHARE to Beat New York Follow Scott | Follow Anthony | MINDSET Hat #RaiseHail Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The Detroit Lions defense in 2025 was not bad, it was untimely. They ranked 22nd in scoring defense but finished 17th in yards allowed per game and ninth on third downs, and Pro Football Focus graded them as a top-five defense overall. The real issue was explosive plays and situational lapses at key moments. Was the Detroit Lions defense actually bad in 2025? No. The unit performed better than its reputation. As Jeff Risdon noted, the Lions were 22nd in points allowed, 17th in yards per game at 332.8, and middle of the pack at 5.4 yards per play. Crucially, they allowed a 36.9 percent third-down conversion rate, which ranked ninth, while the offense converted 38.8 percent, 19th. That disconnect fuels the perception. The defense was on the field in tough spots and failed at the worst times, which is different from being bad snap-to-snap. Which numbers explain the gap between strong grades and points allowed? Excellent. PFF's cumulative defensive grade for Detroit was 81.8, fifth overall, with a 78.5 run defense grade that ranked fourth. Tackling graded at 74.9, second behind the Green Bay Packers. The pass rush ranked fifth, and pressure rate ranked fourth, with help from Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson. Coverage graded 74.1, tenth. Raw team data backs several strengths: Detroit allowed the sixth-lowest completion rate at 61.6 percent, averaged 7.3 yards per pass allowed which ranked 23rd, and posted an 8.11 percent sack rate, eighth. Special teams graded sixth. The defense simply surrendered too many explosive plays and got burned by short fields when the offense failed on third and fourth downs. Those two factors drove points more than down-to-down quality. What must change in 2026 to turn solid metrics into stops? Cut the explosives and win the pivotal snaps. That means finishing drives with takeaways or stops on third and manageable, and protecting field position instead of gifting short fields. As Jeff Risdon theorized, using more zone coverage and replacing some base 4-3 snaps with extra defensive backs or an additional lineman instead of a linebacker can specifically help in coverage. He also noted using the punter a little more in marginal situations to avoid feeding opponents favorable field position. Turnovers and situational management Risdon's Houston analogy underscores it: clean up turnover differential and third-down execution and a defense that already grades well turns those metrics into points prevented. Do the Lions have the personnel to fix it? Yes. Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson closed strong after a slump and remains the headliner up front. Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell delivered impact against the run, and the interior pairing of Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill and Detroit Lions defensive tackle Tyleik Williams should be a strong one-two punch. Depth has improved in the secondary, though, as Jeff Risdon cautioned, safety Brian Branch and safety Kerby Joseph entering the start of the year is not optimal. Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone's role can flex within sub-packages to prioritize coverage matchups. Bottom line, as Risdon put it, the defense was unfortunate and untimely in 2025, and those are correctable issues. He's over the 10.5 win total. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #lionsdefense #nflstatistics #pff #pffranking #pffgrades #aidanhutchinson #jackcampbell #alimmcneill #tyleikwilliams #brianbranch #kirbyjoseph #alexanzalone #profootballfocus #losangelesrams #seattleseahawks #greenbaypackers #passrush Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman take Legends & Listeners on the road to The Other Place in Cedar Falls for a live show featuring Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell and former Hawkeye and NFL offensive lineman Ike Boettger. The guys also discuss Jamie Pollard's retirement, the future of Iowa's NIL efforts after Swarm winds down, and what it all means for Hawkeye athletics.

The boys finally get to the defensive line in their ongoing position series.  Where does it rank in the NFC North.  Plus Jason and Jacob give us their all-time favorite Detroit Lions on the DL.   The boys also share their feelings on the Terrion Arnold release.Visit us on X: @talkinggritpodJason - @Jason_TGPodJacob - @jmallittonYouTube - www.youtube.com/@TalkingGritFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559912376520Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Talkinggritpodcast/Chapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview03:18 Discussion on Jack Campbell's Ranking08:44 Terrion Arnold's Arrest and Its Implications27:18 Lions Defensive Line Analysis31:57 Defensive Line Dynamics37:58 Analyzing the Vikings' Defensive Line41:24 The Bears' Defensive Line Assessment45:28 The Packers' Defensive Line Strengths50:41 Ranking the NFC North Defensive Lines56:48 Favorite Lions Defensive Players01:00:37 Top Defensive Linemen Rankings01:08:16 Greatest of All Time: Defensive Linemen Discussion01:13:40 Upcoming Topics: Running Backs and Quarterbacks#detroitlions #NFL #football #NFCNorthresourcesNFL Top 100 List - https://www.nfl.com/news/top-100-players-2024Terrion Arnold Legal Case Details - https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/08/01/terrion-arnold-case-updateDetroit Lions Official Website - https://www.detroitlions.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Horror Short Film Director Roundtable is one of the most important things that we did at the Portland Horror Film Festival. It provided an elevated platform for horror short filmmakers. Oftentimes, this is ground zero for original horror ideas. Unless you are a Hollywood nepo-director, short film creation is where you learn your chops. I wanted to give these creatives an opportunity to share their experiences in making movies, both good and bad, so that we can all learn a little more about the craft. Life as a short filmmaker can be an experience in the shadows. Your films are rarely seen outside of film festivals, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. This is where most creative minds hone their crafts. Take a simple concept and do it well. Do you have something scary or funny to tell? Is there an idea that has been lurking in the back of your brain that you have to give life to? A short film will give you the opportunity to learn production, editing, budgeting, and team management. It also places you in a community of people who are open to sharing their work with one another. That’s where the round table fits in. After our discussion, I told the group that, even though I wanted this discussion to be a forum for them to share their wins and losses with each other, I selfishly set up this talk so I could learn more about horror moviemaking. Nine years in on being a small horror press journalist, and I still feel like I am only scratching the surface about what a director has to do. Just how do you do it? These discussions give me more talking points and access to better questions to ask. The Portland Horror Film Festival is one of the best curated horror film festivals in the country. Not only do Gwen and Brian Callahan select some of the best horror short films for their festivals, but they also provide opportunities for short film alumni to showcase their feature films. One of the questions I asked in our roundtable discussion was, “How many of you are looking to be feature film directors?” All of them raised their hands (with the exception of Patrick Hogan, who has already directed a feature film). For these directors, here is some encouraging data. This year alone had FIVE directors who previously presented short films at either PHFF or the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and later had their feature films shown at these festivals. Here are the PHFF Alumni filmmakers who presented a short film and then a feature: Anthony Cousins: Short Films – “The Bloody Ballad of Squirt Reynolds” and “Every Time We Meet for Ice Cream Your Whole Fucking Face Explodes” to Feature Films – Frogman (2023) and Frogman Returns (2026) Jeff Ferrell: Short Film – “Morella” to Feature Film – The Demonatrix (2026) Levi Buchannan: Short Film – “We Said Forever” to Feature Film Sitra Achra (2026) Krsy Fox: Short Film – “What the Spell” to Feature Film – Big Baby (2026) Masaki Nishiyama: Short Film “Smahorror” to Feature Film “The Invisible Half” (2026) Zack Ogle: Short Film “We Got a Monkey’s Paw” to Feature Film – It Needs Eyes (2025) Craig Ouellette: “Str$p” to Feature Film – Straight on Til Morning (2025) Andrew Bowser: Short Film – “Little Willy” to Feature Film – Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Evil (2022) Izzy Lee: “My Monster”, “Dark Signals”, “Rehomed” to Feature Film – House of Ashes (2024) Kenichi Ugana: Short Film – “Visitors” to Feature Film – Love Will Tear Us Apart (2023) Alice Maio Mackay: Short Film – “The Serpent’s Skin” to Feature Film T-Blockers (2023) Matthew John Lawrence: Short Film “Larry Gone Demon” to Feature Film – Uncle Peckerhead (2020) Justin Harding: Short Film “Kookie” to Feature Film – Making Monsters (2019) The PHFF Horror Short Film Director Roundtable Recording: Here is the roundtable discussion. It’s all about the lessons learned. The good, the bad, and the ridiculous. My past experience doing these round tables sometimes put the filmmakers on the spot, and I didn’t want this to be a “stump the directors” exercise. I prepared them with the following questions: Apart from financing, what was the biggest challenge in making your movie? What was the most interesting thing you learned while making this film? How many of you are filmmakers as a second career? What remains a mystery to you as a filmmaker that you think might be answered by one of your peers in this discussion? What piece of advice do you have for your fellow directors? This group really got into the discussion, and had the festival not started up, we could have gone on for quite a while longer. I had a great time, and I believe they did as well. The Horror Short Film Director Roundtable Films: Blindsided Directed by P. Patrick HoganStarring Crystal LoverroPortland Horror Film Festival: Winner of the Devil’s Discord (Best Sound Design) A blind schoolteacher struggles to survive through a nightmarish night when an alien spaceship crashes and unleashes a monstrous predator. This unique horror short film features an all-low-vision cast and places the audience in the POV of a blind protagonist who is only able to hear what happens around her. Director Statements: “Blindsided is a riveting short horror film that takes a unique narrative approach, providing audiences with an immersive glimpse into the harrowing experience of Maria, a blind woman confronting the most terrifying ordeal of her life. The horror remains unseen, both to her and the audience, heightening the suspense and reminding us that sometimes, the most terrifying things are the ones we don’t see coming… This is an innovative short film that ventures into uncharted territory within the horror genre. The narrative unfolds in a tranquil neighborhood, abruptly disrupted by a crashing alien spacecraft and the horrifying monster it unleashes into the night. However, what sets this film apart is the unique perspective from which the story is told – the POV of Maria, a blind schoolteacher living alone. Maria’s desperate struggle to evade the otherworldly predator, guided solely by what she hears, will provide an experience unlike any other horror short. Additionally, to promote diversity and inclusivity, in conjunction with our Disability Authenticity Consultant Vanni Le and Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, all the characters in the film are played by low-vision actors, placing the spotlight on the often-overlooked talent within the low-vision community. We are very proud of Blindsided and look forward to enjoying it in theaters with an audience who doesn’t know what they are about to experience.” Scullion Written and Directed by Trevor GracianoStarring: Whitney Garner as “Samantha”, Cody Parr as “Greg”, and Jim Close as “The Maid” A playful couple test their household chore habits and unknowingly summon a vengeful presence. Director Statements: “We all carry habits inherited from our parents into adulthood. I grew up in a religious household where some of those habits were helpful, but many were not—and they've lingered in ways I don't welcome. Some habits fade with time, while others remain, quietly shaping us in the background. This film explores the struggle to break free from those ingrained patterns, and the imaginative consequences of what happens when they refuse to let go. *It's really just about how to load the communal dishwasher correctly.” Worst Thing You’ve Ever Done Directed by PJ GermainWritten by Autumn Palen and PJ GermainStarring: Brady Gentry, Benjamin Nowak, Bix Krieger, Charlie N. Townsend, Cailyn Rice, Ethan Ahn, Emma Smith Watts, and Erin Rae Kykendall HIGH SCHOOL REALLY SUCKS… and no one knows that better than best friends Aaron and Keith. So when they set out to crash the last graduation party of the summer, emotions fly high, and the culture clash of teenagers finds them playing a simple game that has dire consequences. Director’s Statement: “Before he passed, screenwriter Gil Dennis told me during my time at AFI, “Write what hurts.” That idea has stayed with me; it's the compass I use when choosing the stories I want to tell. When I first read Autumn Palen's original draft of Worst Thing You've Ever Done, it hurt. It transported me back to moments in my own adolescence; memories filled with shame, ridicule, and isolation. But what floored me was its third-act twist. It was something I'd never felt so viscerally in a short script. I knew I had to direct it. What began as a contained character piece evolved into something more personal. I rewrote the script to reflect my own lived experiences, with every character, every event drawn from real moments that left a mark. I wanted to take a character that I felt so intertwined with, and make him someone that the audience would really relate to before reaching the moment where everything changes; the blood-drenched punchline to the twisted joke these high school kids played on each other. I set it during the 90’s, as it was a period of transition for me as an 80’s kid, being on the cusp of the old and new world. I needed the film to be an exploration of adolescent loneliness which dealt with the complexity of the friendships and social hierarchies that often defined who we were at that fragile age. We weren’t quite kids anymore, but we weren’t adults yet either, so how did we approach the consequences of reckless behavior? My team and I knew that casting would make or break the film. To capture that truth, casting was everything. I reviewed over 6,000 submissions, narrowing it down to a callback of who I thought could embody the characters. I needed authenticity, so at that callback, I ditched the script and asked actors, in character, to describe moments like first dates or getting asked to prom. It revealed who leaped from the page and became real. A week before we were to start shooting, my original cinematographer had to back out due to a conflict with the TV series he was currently shooting, and months of planning began to crumble. In the days leading up to whether or not we were going to cancel the project entirely, my long-time collaborator and cinematographer Jeff Billings took on the task. We shot the film over 3 tireless days, and as any director knows, you plan as much as you can; however, the plan eventually goes out the window. So I played a game of pivoting and being malleable myself in order to get what we needed to tell the story. The film is a testament to all the parts working together for a singular goal, and my hope is that when that first music cue drops, the audience is strapped in and ready to ride the roller coaster to that final frame.” https://vimeo.com/1071562836/377ba7d361?fl=pl&fe=cm Cat and Mouse Written and Directed by Brady CatesStarring: Halima Kamara as “Michelle”, Collan Simmons as “Felix, and Ron LaprechtEdited by Luke Oleen Junk, and Hayley Frederick Michelle is caught in a killer’s sadistic and carefully orchestrated game. With danger closing in at every turn, Michelle must outwit and outlast her relentless pursuer. But as the night goes on, unsettling clues reveal that all may not be what it seems. This time, it's the mouse's turn to catch the cat. My Severed Arm Written and Directed by Casey de FremeryStarring: Olivia Rose Prince as “Sidney”, Ryan Romine as “Mason”, and Julia Linger as “Commercial Model”Portland Horror Film Festival: Funny Bone Award for Exceptional Horror Comedy A woman tries to escape a serial killer using DIY videos, but the internet won't stop trying to sell her things first. Director’s Statement: “My Severed Arm is a horror-comedy about a “final girl” who, after fleeing into a cabin in the woods, discovers that her greatest threat isn't the machete-wielding slasher outside—it's the barrage of unskippable ads and paywalls blocking her access to life-saving information. Trapped, bleeding, and desperate to repair the tools around her, she turns to YouTube—but instead of help, she's ambushed by holographic tutorials and polished commercial spokespeople invading the cabin like digital ghosts. The film began with a thought I couldn't shake: what if you had to listen to ads when calling 911? It was a joke at first, but one that felt eerily plausible five minutes into the future. I've learned so many practical things through platforms like YouTube, but over time, that access has been buried beneath monetization schemes, misinformation, and endless self-promotional detours. This story is my response to that frustration—exaggerated into a literal life-or-death scenario. Stylistically, I wanted to evoke the stark, grim energy of Evil Dead or Cabin in the Woods, but undercut it with the absurdity of consumer culture leaking into every moment. That blend of horror and comedy, physical space and digital intrusion, is what drives the tone. At its core, My Severed Arm is about survival—both in the horror-movie and digital sense. It's about what happens when urgency meets algorithm, when access to knowledge is shaped by incentive structures that don't care if you bleed out. The film asks: what good is information if it's hidden behind paywalls, pop-ups, and promo codes? But more than anything, I want the audience to laugh, cringe, and feel that creeping recognition that this isn't the future – it's the now.” Into The Stand Directed by Mackenzie Hamilton and Taylor FuchsWritten by Mackenzie HamiltonStarring: Sarah Rich as “Quinn”, Ariana Raygoza as “Rosa”, and Nick Dietrich Tree planters Quinn and Rosa return to camp for another summer in the wilderness. Rosa is newly sober, and Quinn is quietly anxious about how she'll handle the camp's hard-partying culture. At the welcome-back party, Rosa is tempted to drink, prompting Quinn to intervene. Shaken, Rosa heads into the forest to clear her head, but doesn't come back. When Quinn goes after her, she's met with eerie signs: strange noises, a mangled deer, and an odd light deep in the woods. As the forest closes in, Quinn questions if there is something else out there. Director’s Statement: The woods have always haunted me. Growing up in rural Vancouver Island, I would often cut through forest trails to reach friends’ houses. When it was night, we would meet in the middle of the trail to keep each other safe. Thankfully, we always found each other, but I frequently wondered what if we didn't? What if something else was out there, waiting in the darkness of the woods? Into the Stand is inspired by the many times I scared myself on those trails, letting my imagination run wild. Now that I'm older, my fears are centered around more tangible things, like navigating how to let go of people you love when you can't control what they're going through. This story is deeply informed by themes of sobriety, codependency, and how the urge to help someone can sometimes lead you somewhere dark. Ultimately, Into the Stand is a fun horror made in the community I grew up in with friends who helped bring it to life. My husband and I co-directed this short film, transforming the woods on my parents' farm into a tree-planting camp, and had a blast turning a familiar place into something eerie and cinematic. It's a scary film that is personal and full of heart, and I'm overjoyed to be telling stories in the places that shaped me. –Mackenzie Hamilton and Taylor Fuchs Nurture Written and Directed by Nick SnyderProduced by Sam SnyderStarring: Travis Bilenski as “Ren, and Kailey Rhodes as “Rose”Portland Horror Film Festival: Winner – Goule D’or Best Short On a remote Oregon farm, a couple grieving from a miscarriage finds hope in a mysterious flower. But as it heals her, the flower takes root in him. Nurture is a dialogue-free folk-horror fable about love, grief, and the consequences of taking too much from nature. Director’s Statement: NURTURE marks my return to narrative filmmaking after years of honing my craft in visual effects, motion design, and commercial work. Inspired by the Pacific Northwest and the quiet mythology of its forests, this dialogue-free folk horror short explores grief through the lens of a nature curse. Where grief deepens love and a curse demands sacrifice, NURTURE examines the dangerous hope that something broken can be restored without cost. Other Notable Horror Shorts from the Festival: There were 48 short films shown at the Festival, selected from over 500 submissions. Here are a few notable and favorite films that were also showing at the festival. Famous Directed by Rosita Lama MuvdiWritten by Jordan MonaghanStarring Jordan Monaghan “A young woman desperate for social media fame exploits her father's death to go viral. But the volatile world of internet stardom pushes her to the edge.” Punchy and poignant. Famous taps into the darkest desires of influencers desperate to get likes. Just how far will you go for a few more “likes and subscribes”? Jordan Monaghan chases likes the wrong way in “Famous” (2026) Favela Amarela (Brazil) Written and Directed by Nicolas Lobato and Tiago TuchuStarring Richard Abelha, Giselle Batista, and Sai “A student from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro joins the local drug militia to pay for college and uncovers an NGO linked to powerful politicians that hides dark rituals devoted to the King in Yellow.” I won’t be surprised if this stunning short film also plays at the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival. It is saturated in Brazilian culture, mixed with a heavy application of Cosmic Horror. Favela Amarela (2026) Wall Udder Written and Directed by Alexandra HaydenStarring Kevin Grady, Sawyer Fuller, and Bries Vannon “A dissatisfied woman confronts repressed feelings of malaise after her partner comes home smelling like milk.” Hysterically gag-inducingly funny! There is a double-punchline gag that brought the house down. Part of the Shorts Gone Wild block at PHFF, where the festival screens the zaniest submitted shorts. This did not disappoint. Ewwww! Who wants some milk? “Wall Udder” (2026) Tooth-Hurty! Directed by Jude MadonnaWritten by Katie SmallStarring Katie Small, Jude Madonna, Brook Hogan, and Tommy HardenPortland Horror Film Festival Winner: Abby Normal Award: For the exceptionally weird and disturbing “Lucy is a people-pleasing writer-photographer whose dream of being an artist remains just out of reach. A comment from her boyfriend about her teeth triggers Lucy to make an appointment for a dental checkup for the first time in years with the mysterious yet heavily advertised Big Smiles Dentistry.” Super clever! There should be more horror movies about trips to the dentist. This made my toes curl and had me in stitches, as well. Say Ahhh! Katie Small in “Tooth-Hurty!” (2026) CHÄIR Directed by Chris McInroyWritten by Chris McInroy and Carlos La RottaStarring Carlos LaRotta, Kim Lowery, and Chloe McInroy “Carl just wanted to sit down. The chair had other plans.” I am always a fan of Chris McInroy. He and Carlos do a crazy short film every year. I am in awe of how these guys make deadpan, silly, and super-gory original content. It won’t be long before they release a greatest-hits compilation, and I will be in line to buy it. This spoof on Ikea furniture assembly is a tribute to all of us who have struggled to assemble the Scandinavian furniture at home. Carlos LaRotta contemplates his struggles putting a chair together in “CHÄIR” (2026) The Bones Exist Directed by Kelsey Bollig and Matthew DuVallWritten by Matthew DuVallStarring: Alex Pena as “Manny”, Siya Maleki as “Diego”, Jack Campbell as “Don Rob”, Michael Manzako as “The Boy”, and Alex Bankler as the Utah Raptor.Portland Horror Film Festival Winner: Tompe L’oiel Award for Best Special Effects In the unforgiving wilderness of 1850s Alta California, a dwindling group of gold prospectors encounters a feral boy who forces the men to confront the horrors lurking in the woods and the sins of their past. This combines two of my favorite genres: Dinosaurs and Westerns. Perhaps not done since The Valley of Gwanji, The Bones Exists shows plenty of raptors hunting cowboys and does so convincingly. Bonus points for showing the most current understanding of raptors as feathered dinos. Munch Munch! “The Bones Exist” (2026) Flush (France) Written and Directed by Raphaël TreinerStarring Eléonore Gurrey as “Marianne” and Christophe Ntakabenura as “Ben” Abominable plumbing and violent deaths. MARIANNE, extremely pregnant, and BEN, a plumber and one-night stand, team up to survive an epic night and face the monsters of a building beset by an unknown evil. I am a sucker for the Trapped in a Bathroom trope, even going so far as to host a Crypticon horror panel on the topic. This film goes to the top (plumbing) shelf. This is Cosmic horror that brings all the icky, goopy, nasty elements you might expect from this theme is on full display. To think that an effective little romance element managed to sneak into the plot, and you have something unusually effective. I love it when the French go weird. Eléonore Gurrey and Christophe Ntakabenura are unlikely allies in “Flush” (2026)

Derrick Barnes spoke with Detroit Lions NFL reporter/podcaster John Maakaron about his preparation for the 2026 season, impact of Alex Anzalone when he was on the team, becoming a leader in his sixth NFL season! 

This week host James Weaver is joined by the full R&D department as Bryce Rossler, Alex Vigderman, and CEO Matt Manocherian wrap up the Scouts vs Stats series with the Top 10 Defensive Players in the NFL. At the start, they address the two league-altering trades that happened earlier this week involving AJ Brown, Myles Garrett, and Jared Verse. The group debates some of the top names like TJ Watt, Micah Parsons, Dexter Lawrence, Kyle Hamilton, and Pat Surtain. They also touch on some surprise mentions like Jordyn Brooks, Fred Warner, and Jack Campbell. Listen to find out who ranks #1 on each list!Off The Charts features a blend of statistical insights, tactical analysis, and personal opinions, aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the week's key matchups and the intricacies of the sport. You can follow our content on Twitter at @Football_SIS, on Bluesky at @sportsinfosis.bsky.social and at sportsinfosolutions.com.

Why Blake Miller Fits the Job The Detroit Lions Podcast zeroed in on the offensive line build after the draft. The focus was Blake Miller stepping into the right tackle spot while Sewell moves to the left side. Miller was described as one of the most experienced linemen in this class, with four years of work and a heavy snap load at Clemson. The book on him is clear: reliable, steady, and ready to play early. There are limits. He plays upright at times, and his athletic profile may cap the ceiling. He is not expected to be flashy or perfect. He is expected to be consistent. Strong enough. Athletic enough. A steady performer on the right side once he settles into the NFL. That level of baseline competence on a rookie deal is valuable. The expectation is capable starter play after some early leeway. Sewell's Switch and the Young Right Side The conversation backed the move of Sewell to the left without much trepidation. Confidence ran high that the transition will hold. A point of debate centered on the right side growing together, with Tate Ratlidge on that side and Miller as a rookie. The group acknowledged bumps are likely early in the year when a second-year player and a rookie share that edge. Coaching and structure are the counter. The Lions can help with tight end alignment to Miller's side and avoid leaving both young players on an island. Continuity across the rest of the line and a smart play caller can shield them as they settle in. Expect some turbulence, then progress. The description of Miller's game even echoed the reliable profile long tied to Taylor Decker at left tackle, a comparison that drew a nod that it worked out well. Petzing's Offense, From a Voice Who Worked With Him The show also touched on new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. One guest worked in Cleveland when Petzing was there as the tight ends coach and offered a positive read. The takeaway was practical: he helped with understanding the offense and details from the ground up. That perspective matters as the Lions tailor protections and calls to bring the young right side along. Put it together and the roadmap is straightforward. Miller brings dependable snaps. Sewell handles the left. The staff leans on continuity and targeted help to guide the right side. It is a plan built for the NFL grind, and the Detroit Lions Podcast laid out how it can work. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nfl #drewpetzing #jackcampbell #keithabney #blakemiller #jimmyrolder #derrickmoore #tyrewest #lionsdraft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A leader paid like a cornerstone Jack Campbell's new deal landed, and the Detroit Lions linebacker matched the moment. In his press conference, he opened with thanks. Family. His wife and her family. Coaches. Jared Goff. It fit the player Detroit sees every Sunday. Grounded. Direct. Team first. He also remembered draft night noise. Campbell said someone sent him a clipping that called him the worst draft pick ever. His response set his tone. It was not about proving doubters wrong. It was about proving the believers right. That is the voice of a middle-of-the-defense anchor. The Lions treated him like one with this extension, and he earned it. Production that forces respect Campbell stacked an elite 2025. He recorded 176 tackles. That ranked fourth in the NFL and marked the 21st most in a season since 1983. He added five sacks, four pass breakups, and three forced fumbles. He was the only linebacker in football to top three in all those categories. That is volume and impact. Availability matched the output. He played all but four defensive snaps for Detroit last year. When injuries hit around him as a rookie, staying on the field taught him to lead. The growth carried into an All-Pro season. Coverage was once the knock. It is better now. The four pass breakups underscore that he is no longer flat-footed at the catch point like he was early. Campbell credited linebackers coaches Kelvin Sheppard and Shaun Dion Hamilton for sharpening his game. What's next in the middle There is still ceiling. Campbell can keep tightening his coverage. He can time blitzes a little better. He can be cleaner strafing laterally when blockers climb. The context will test him. Without DJ Reader and Roy Lopez as true nose tackles, second-level linemen might get cleaner paths to him. He will have to beat those angles. The expectation is he will. First-team All-Pro status says plenty, but the standard rises again. Contract structure at a glance The extension runs four years for $81,000,000. Total guarantees are $51.15 million. Of that, $22.9 million is fully guaranteed at signing. New money guaranteed is $48.4 million. Campbell received an $8.6 million signing bonus. His 2026 and 2027 salaries are fully guaranteed. That is how a franchise invests in its defensive core. This Detroit Lions Podcast episode centered on a simple truth. Campbell's game, voice, and durability align with what the Lions want in the middle. The numbers back it up. The contract does, too. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jackcampbell #nfl #contractextension #lionsdefense #contractdetails #samlaporta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DUI Dash Cam of Britney Spears released, Eli Zaret on the failing Detroit Tigers, RIP Kyle Busch, White House shooting, Stephen Colbert's final Late Show, Chelsea Handler still mad about the Kevin Hart roast, Dr. Chris Brown, Elliot Page memes, and graduation fight videos. Trudi (and Doug Podell) starred in the St. Clair Shores parade. Sponge absolutely ROCKED Rock & Brews Thursday night. Eli Zaret drops by as the Detroit Tigers season is already over, the Detroit Pistons are out of the playoffs, New York Knicks>Cleveland Cavaliers, Travis Kelce embarrasses Taylor Swift courtside, NBA vs their fans, Eli vs Women's MMA, Johnny Manziel MMA fights, Ray J fights, Henry Ruggs wants out of prison, a 24-team CFB Playoff, ESPN's obsession with hot dogs, the White House rumble June 14th, Florida's Teddy Bridgewater Act, Jack Campbell extended by the Detroit Lions, and BranDon challenges everyone in the audience to a fight (for $100K). The Crash's Mackenzie Shirilla is getting it on in prison and creating content. Stephen Colbert wrapped it up drawing 6.7M viewers. Colbert went on Monroe Community Access TV after the finale. Blue Dot Fever is taking over the nation as artists cancel tours. The dash cam of Britney Spears' DUI has been released. Breaking News: She's a loon. RIP NASCAR's Kyle Busch. The Indy 500 had an awesome ending. The WNBA sucks. Did you know a woman played for the Indiana Pacers. Drew Carey hates Spencer Pratt. Chelsea Handler hates jokes, whites, males, Shane Gillis, Tony Hinchcliffe, and the patriarchy. There was a shooting at the White House. Donald Trump Jr. got married. His ex was just diagnosed with breast cancer much to Tiger Woods' chagrin. Teen Takeovers are running amok in Chicago. Check out this graduation fight. Chris Brown is a doctor. 8th grade is full of so much trauma. Elliot Page memes are sweeping the internet. Sydney Sweeney was nude again on TV. Markleverse: Prince William did an interview. Here is an actual conversation with Meghan Markle in the Royal Palace. Mike Tindall hates Prince Harry. Meghan Markle's chocolate is the worst. Merch is for sale! Buy it. Or don't. But do. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

Why the Fifth-Year Option Never Made Sense The Detroit Lions made Jack Campbell the NFL's second highest paid linebacker. The number is big, and the reasoning is clear. Off-ball linebackers are grouped with pass-rush linebackers for option calculations. That bucket includes names like Micah Parsons. Even Miles Garrett falls into that label in the accounting. Aidan Hutchinson could be listed there, too. Because Campbell earned first team All-Pro, the fifth-year option would have escalated beyond his annual number. The option math was upside down. So the Lions acted early and got cost certainty. The same structure exists for other young Lions. Jahmir Gibbs had a smaller escalator tied to Pro Bowls. This is how the NFL and NFLPA built the system. It rewards production, but it can spike costs at certain positions. Inside the Deal and the Market Campbell's contract lands at $81,000,000 total value and $20,250,000 per year. Only Roquan Smith tops him in total dollars. Only Fred Warner makes more per year at $21,000,000. Average per year is the clean measuring stick. Total value often carries fluff. Teams use mechanisms like void years, and the back end can be soft. The Detroit Lions Podcast spelled out why this price point isn't out of bounds. It is pushing the market, not breaking it. He is young, coming off his first contract, and already an All-Pro. Someone else will leapfrog him soon. That is how the market works. What Campbell Puts on Tape Campbell's tape backs the investment. He forces fumbles by punching the ball out. Officials explained why some of those attempts will now be penalties, and he had a couple misses. The core skill still matters. He arrives on balance. He squares up. He finishes. You rarely see a bad snap. The only consistent nit is occasional coverage wins by the offense. His instincts show up. So does his reactive quickness and eye discipline. He does not overrun the point of attack. That matters for this defense. The pet peeve with linebackers who fly past tackles or get stiff-armed because they are out of control does not apply here. The comparisons offered were about style and reliability. Think Lance Briggs. Think Chris Spielman. Right place. Right angles. Right result. What's Next in the Hierarchy Campbell is now slotted as the No. 2 off-ball linebacker by pay. The plan was to stack up other Detroit Lions stars and where they rank next. That conversation is coming. For now, the headline stands: the Detroit Lions paid for steady, high-end play. The NFL market context and option math justify it. The Detroit Lions Podcast laid out the numbers and the tape, and both point to value. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jackcampbell #nflcontractrankings #peneisewell #jaredgoff #kerbyjoseph #alimmcneill #voidyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Campbell Locked In, Option Math Explained Jeff Risdon went live on the Detroit Lions Podcast for a bonus hit. Chris was slated to join, but he's on short-term injured reserve. The headline was simple. Jack Campbell announced his contract extension. It runs through the 2030 season. The why behind Detroit declining Campbell's fifth year option mattered. His All-Pro nod pushed that option cost to the franchise tag level for linebackers. The NFL does not separate off ball linebackers from pass rushing linebackers in that calculation. That puts Campbell in the bucket with players like Micah Parsons. That price is prohibitive for any off ball linebacker. An extension always made more sense. Final numbers were not available. The expectation was in the $16–18 million per year range, but the structure will tell the real story. The key pieces to watch: what is guaranteed at signing and how many void years get attached. Fan Reveal, Super Bowl Goal, and Campbell's Leap The news broke in a fan-forward way. Sweta Patel, a loyal Detroit Lions fan, shared the extension first with the team's blessing. Peter Schrager amplified that she indeed had it. Detroit followed with a video featuring Campbell. He smiled and set his goal out loud: the Super Bowl. The growth that led here was steady. Early on, Campbell could get flat-footed in coverage. He guessed on reads at times. Shedding blocks was inconsistent. The tape evolved. Last season he earned first team All-Pro. His missed tackle rate stood out. He was reliable. He was where he needed to be. Always around the ball. The extension validates the development. The Money Mechanics and What's Next Detroit's approach to contracts remains a strategic subplot for the NFL audience. The Lions prefer void years over traditional restructures. That creates cap flexibility today but limits the ability to restructure deals later. You cannot easily add more years if dead years already stack at the back end. The number of void years on Campbell will signal how aggressively Detroit wants to push money forward. If the deal carries only one void year, it suggests confidence. Confidence in Campbell signing another extension down the road. Confidence in handling the rest of the core without robbing future space. The draft class of 2023 sits next in line. Branch and Laporta are in contract years as second-rounders and are coming off injuries, which complicates projections. Gibbs can wait a bit longer if necessary. And Penay's next extension is not far out. It could come as early as next offseason. For the Detroit Lions, this bonus Detroit Lions Podcast episode framed the moment. Campbell is locked up. The cap chessboard is in motion. Eyes now shift to guarantees, void years, and the next signatures. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jackcampbellextension #fifthyearoption #franchisetaglevel #jahmyrgibbs #lionscontracts #brianbranch #samlaporta #detroitdefense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Detroit locks in Gibbs, declines Campbell's option The Detroit Lions made their first major post-draft decision. Jameer Gibbs is secured on his fifth-year option for 2027 at 14.3 million. Jack Campbell's fifth-year option will not be exercised. The difference is the math. Campbell's All Pro season flipped his option into the franchise tag value for linebackers. That one-year number sits at 21.9 million. Detroit will not carry that charge for an off ball linebacker in 2027. The team still controls Gibbs for 2026 on his rookie deal. Picking up his option locks a placeholder for 2027 at a number that is likely below his market. A new contract can supersede it. Expect that conversation before 2027 arrives. Why the linebacker price exploded Option values escalate. A Pro Bowl raises the figure. An All Pro nod pushes it to the franchise tag value. The NFL and NFLPA still group all linebackers together. Off ball players are lumped with edge rushers. That puts Campbell in the same bucket as stars like Micah Parsons and even Miles Garrett if classified that way. It distorts the market for a player who does not rush the passer on every snap. Campbell has earned top status at his role. He ascended last season. But a single-year 21.9 million cap hit is untenable. Declining the option is not a slight. It is the necessary bridge to a long-term deal that reflects his impact without smashing one season of cap space. The path to a Campbell extension A multi-year agreement spreads cost and control. Think four years at a market rate level with significant guarantees. Structure matters. Detroit can use signing bonus and option bonuses, then add void years to spread charges. That amortizes money over time instead of swallowing it in one year. The result is a cleaner 2027 cap while rewarding an elite off ball linebacker. This approach also removes the uncertainty that comes with a single-season option. It provides stability for the player and flexibility for the club. The longer negotiations wait, the more comparable deals rise. Moving now helps both sides. Branch and LaPorta hit contract years Second-rounders do not have fifth-year options. Brian Branch and Sam Laporta head into the final years of their rookie contracts. Branch's injury complicates timing. You want the deal, but the health timeline is unclear. He has never won with raw speed. He wins with feel, with smarts, and with physicality. That profile still plays, but the medical piece matters. Laporta's situation is straightforward. No option, one year left, and production to price. Expect those talks to heat up after the option decisions cool. The Detroit Lions Podcast will stay on the mechanics as May 1 approaches and the 2027 picture sharpens. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jahmyrgibbs #jackcampbell #fifthyearoptions #contracts #brianbranch #samlaporta #contractextensionprojections #jamesproche #djreader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices