Podcast appearances and mentions of John Morton

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

What We Learned Without a Game In the offseason life comes at you fast. The Detroit Lions are sitting on a 9-8 season and a clear mandate. Fix the roster. Get better. Get back to the postseason in 2026. The belief remains that Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes have earned the benefit of the doubt after four straight winning years. The NFL does not wait. Results matter now. Grey underscores the league's ruthless pace. Look around at Pete Carroll, Jonathan Gannon, Brian Daboll, Raheem Morris, Brian Callahan, Kevin Stefanski, Mike McDonald, and John Harbaugh. Tenures shift. Reputations shift. If the Lions miss the mark this offseason, the heat rises. Campbell and Holmes get the one-year reprieve to steer this roster. If the step forward does not happen, that seat gets hot in a hurry. Extra Time and the Staff Fix Exiting early stings, but the calendar helps. No playoff prep means time and attention can move to the coaching staff. The recent past showed how that can slip. John Morton arrived and then exited. Now the Lions need an offensive coordinator, with other staff decisions on deck. January without game plans opens hours for interviews, evaluation, and structure. This is where detail matters. Identify the offensive identity. Match it with the next play caller. Build the room the right way. The roster has talent. The Lions must align scheme and staff to it. The extra weeks should sharpen choices and shorten mistakes. That is the kind of edge this organization needs to reclaim momentum in the NFL. Across Lake Michigan: Ben's Bears Change the Math Ben might be a problem. He is winning playoff games with the Chicago Bears. He is teaching a young roster how to close even when the stat sheet says otherwise. Turnovers keep showing up. Point differential keeps getting defied. The Packers went down in flames, followed by that overdone WrestleMania handshake. It was funny. It was also a warning. There is a reality check built in. The Bears still have the NFC West gauntlet ahead. A sophomore slump can happen. Luck on turnovers can flip. But for a first season with a young quarterback who needed psychological repair, this is real progress. It changes the neighborhood. The Lions cannot count on drift in the division to help. They have to set the pace. Draft Wish List, Early and Different The draft talk has started. The show teased an early wish list. It is different than most, and it is early by design. The Lions need targeted pieces, not noise. The approach reflects the offseason theme. Clear eyes. Tight priorities. No wasted motion. Detroit has the time right now. Use it, and 2026 remains in play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRExA5Bann4 #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nfl #dancampbell #bradholmes #offensivecoordinator #johnmorton #hotseat #postseasonin2026 #chicagobears #turnovers #pointdifferential #nfcwest #greenbaypackers #mikemcdonald #johnharbaugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Lions Podcast: Lions Contact Mike McDaniel for OC OC Search Turns to Mike McDaniel The Detroit Lions fired John Morton. The Miami Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel. Credible reports say the Lions contacted McDaniel about the offensive coordinator vacancy. The outreach reads like due diligence. He is a viable candidate with an inventive mind and a track record. The question is fit. Practice Tape and Scheme Mismatch Joint practices this summer left scars. McDaniel hardly engaged with players. Aloof and off putting came up around that field. Detroit just moved on from an OC players did not feel connected to. A repeat would be costly. The Dolphins offense landed bottom 10 in scoring and yards in each of the past two years and trended the wrong way. The usage did not match the roster. Tua was asked to throw short to the speediest wide receiving group in the game. The offensive line was asked to hold longer on routes he was not going to throw. That is a disconnect between talent and scheme. In the red zone the tells were obvious. You could read the call from the formation. That predictability helped stall drives. It mirrors a Detroit sore spot from this season. Detroit Context: Adapt or Fail Detroit at times called plays like Sam Laporta and Frank Rigg now were available. They were not. Results suffered. Miami's issues looked similar. In those joint sessions the Lions defense beat the living hell out of Miami, especially the first day. Detroit knew what was coming. Think Tecmo Super Bowl when you pick the play and blow it up. Miami did not adjust. Players did not show fight. McDaniel stood and took it. That picture matters when you weigh scheme flexibility and sideline communication inside this NFL building. Alternatives and a Blough Path There is a workable path if Detroit believes in McDaniel's concepts. Install him as OC and make David Blough the passing game coordinator. Let Blough learn the system for a year or two. Groom him. It is plausible. McDaniel has worked with dynamic offensive weapons. Devon A. Sheen compares to a smaller Jamir Gibbs. Jalen Waddle and Tyreek Hill thrived in space. Translating that speed and spacing to Detroit could hit, if the calls match the personnel and situation. Tua is not the answer for Detroit over Jared Goff. That is clear here. Todd Monken remains out there, technically still employed by the Baltimore Ravens. He is interesting and has had success in a variety of spots. The Lions need adaptability, clarity, and player connection. That should drive the hire. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i89gfyp3uvU #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #mikemcdaniel #offensivecoordinatorvacancy #johnmorton #miamidolphins #jointpractices #lionsdefense #redzoneoffense #davidblough #passinggamecoordinator #tua #jaredgoff #samlaporta #frankriggnow #toddmonken Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

00:13 – Playoffs Are Here & Format Weirdness Chris and Mario open with disbelief that the playoffs arrived so fast, questioning seeding quirks and how certain road teams received unusually favorable first-round matchups. 00:48 – John Harbaugh Firing & Coaching Carousel Reaction to John Harbaugh's dismissal after 18 years, comparisons to Andy Reid's Eagles exit, speculation about landing spots, and why some organizations remain unattractive despite openings. 02:18 – Coordinator Firings & Continuity Failures Discussion of the Lions moving on from John Morton, how bad coordinator fits can derail seasons, and why patience sometimes backfires. 03:26 – Todd Bowles Retained in Tampa Analysis of Tampa Bay's decision to keep Bowles, Baker Mayfield injury effects, and why the collapse wasn't as simple as staff turnover. 04:46 – Betting Reference Change The show explains switching to oddsmakers for lines due to accessibility, parlay flexibility, and consistency across platforms. 07:02 – Quarterback Declarations & Draft Timing Conversation on early QB draft entries, Jets development struggles, market myths, and why limited college starts remain risky. 11:26 – Falcons, Colts & QB Decision Regret Debate on Atlanta's QB timeline, Indianapolis' handling of Riley Leonard, and how hesitation often costs playoff chances. 13:25 – Draft Philosophy & Age Debate Critique of older prospects rising into Round 1, late-bloomer quarterbacks, and how physical peaks skew evaluation. 16:56 – Defensive Draft Misses Breakdown of recent drafts where defensive talent existed but was misidentified or misused. 19:26 – Eagles Defensive Collapse Context Discussion of coverage busts, penalties, and how opponent game plans exploited weaknesses late in the season. NFL Playoff Games Discussed (Spoiler-Free) 22:16 – Rams at Panthers Unusual seeding matchup shaped by spread disparity, environment, and recent history. 26:13 – Packers at Bears Cold-weather rivalry game centered on playoff nerves and offensive reliability. 31:19 – Bills at Jaguars Momentum-based matchup highlighting belief, quarterback variance, and perception gaps. 33:46 – 49ers at Eagles High-profile playoff rematch focused on defensive health and offensive rhythm. 37:34 – Chargers at Patriots Experience vs. first-time playoff exposure with coaching contrast front and center. 39:33 – Texans at Steelers (MNF) Physical AFC matchup defined by defense, pass protection, and postseason pressure.

Mickey Rourke denounces his GoFundMe, WATP Karl takes down Richard Marx & Alix Earle's podcasts, Nicolás Maduro arraigned, Lenny Dykstra's drug arrest, Piper Rockelle on OnlyFans, and Corey Feldman vs. “Corey Feldman vs. The World”. Sports: NFL coaches are getting blown out left and right. John Morton is no longer the Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator. John Harbaugh has been BLOWN OUT of Baltimore. Marc is over the moon for the FCS Championship game. Drew hates the Indiana Hoosiers. Drew is listening to too much Delaney & Bonnie instead of sleeping. BLOOP. We're waiting for the next update on former University of Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore. Did he fire his assistant prior to the chaos? Why have we not seen any photos or videos of Nick Reiner? He's off suicide watch. Karl from WATP drops in to discuss Stuttering John's new roommate, Sheet Shitterson's new documentary, rip apart Stories To Tell with Richard Marx, sample some Hot Mess with Alix Earle and more. Billionaire Bryan Johnson needs to get a room with his son and dad. Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota are in shambles right now. Hope Walz is defending her father. Nicolás Maduro is sticking to his guns and pleads Not Guilty. His powder blue hoodie is now all the rage. Why aren't people talking more about the Polymarket/Maduro gambling shenanigans? Mickey Rourke does NOT want your money or anything from GoFundMe. Lenny Dykstra was busted with crack (or meth) along with a glass pipe. Piper Rockelle goes from child influencer to OnlyFans star. She made $2.9M made in one day. Alabama Barker got some hot new lingerie from her dad. Gross. A new David Lee Roth tour! He'll be at Firekeepers in Battle Creek on June 13th. The director of Corey Feldman vs The World is defending herself. New CBS News evening anchor Tony Dokoupil had a rough first day. Merch remains available. Click here to see what we have to offer for a limited time. 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 and BranDon)

Detroit Lions Podcast: John Morton Out and the OC Search Morton Out, Campbell Hints at Calling Plays The Detroit Lions moved on from offensive coordinator John Morton on Tuesday. The decision resets the offense and spotlights the play-calling question. Dan Campbell signaled he is open to handling the call sheet. He also suggested stability if the play caller is him. The likely model is clear. Hire an offensive coordinator who keeps the current Detroit Lions structure intact while sharpening schematics, play designs, game planning, and week-to-week sequencing. The midseason shift strained the operation. Campbell did a lot of the heavy lifting, and it bled into other duties. If that setup existed from Week 1, the outcome might have looked different. Now the Detroit Lions can define roles before the next snap. The NFL calendar will not wait. David Blough Makes Immediate Sense David Blough was the first name to surface. He served as the Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach last season. He is young and considered an up-and-comer. He once backed up in Detroit and understands the Lions locker room. He also knows Jared Goff well. That matters. Blough has been around varied systems, including Washington's approach and time in Cleveland with Stefanski. Jumping to offensive coordinator after two years as a coach is a big step. It becomes more reasonable if Campbell calls the plays. In that setup, Blough could drive passing concepts, opponent-specific installs, and weekly structure while the head coach manages the call flow. Antoine Randall El Fits the Room, With a Catch Another strong candidate is Antoine Randall El. He is the Chicago Bears wide receivers coach and assistant head coach. He left Detroit after a long run coaching the Lions receivers. That was not easy for him. His fingerprints are all over the current room. He helped rein in Jamo and earn his buy-in. Jamo rewarded that trust with a fantastic season. Randall l knows the personnel, the tone, and the standards. He has worked with Mark Brunell, Hank Fraley, and Scottie Montgomery. Seth Ryan is likely to remain and is well liked. The snag is title. Moving from assistant head coach to coordinator is technically a demotion. Extracting him from Chicago could be complicated. Internal Route Unlikely, External Fit Paramount An internal promotion appears unlikely. The Detroit Lions did not pivot in-season when it was needed most. Maybe they were averse to an in-season firing. Either way, the search points outward. The next OC must align with the offense built by Campbell and Ben Johnson, then refine the details. If Campbell keeps the call sheet, the coordinator's job centers on design, sequencing, and opponent answers. The mandate is simple. Make the current Detroit Lions offense more efficient on Sundays. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6dP3VIyDo8 #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #johnmorton #offensivecoordinator #dancampbell #playcaller #davidblough #jaredgoff #washingtoncommanders #stefanski #antoinerandalll #widereceiverscoach #chicagobears #passinggamecoordinator #gameplanning #schematics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Lions Podcast: Lions fire OC John Morton, identity reset No Playoff Preview, Real Talk Instead The Detroit Lions Podcast returned from the holiday break without a playoff show. The tone matched the season. Missed chances. Hard questions. Changes have already started. Offensive coordinator John Morton is out. The hosts recorded on Wednesday and expect Brad Holmes to speak Thursday. Dan Campbell has talked about getting back to what worked. The message is clear. The Detroit Lions need an identity reset. Identity Drift Shows in the Red Zone The episode drilled into situational errors. A Bears example stood out. Two straight red-zone trips reached the 10. Each series ended with three consecutive pass plays. Then it happened again on the next drive. That is not how this offense was built. It undercut the run game and the line. The NFL punishes predictability. The show connected that stretch to the broader theme Campbell raised about drifting from their roots. The result was stalled drives and frustration. Coordinator Fallout and Staff Questions Morton's dismissal capped a season-long slide. The issues were visible from Week 1. He was replaced as play caller during the season, and he seemed to take shots in the media after that. The episode described how that dynamic felt like a wedge in the locker room. There had been chatter about Morton returning in a support role or coaching a position group. That is not happening. He is gone. Tyler Rolle is leaving for Iowa State to be the OC, which adds another moving piece. The run game needs stewardship. The show questioned whether Hank Fraley will remain the run game coordinator. That role could change or become a lesson learned. Names like Scotty Montgomery and Tashard Choice surfaced as influences on the room, but the point was bigger than any one title. The Detroit Lions must fix process, sequencing, and trust. What's Next in Detroit Campbell's comments about roots and situational football set the offseason agenda. Self-scout every call sheet. Rebuild the red-zone plan. Recommit to the physical identity that carried this team two and three years ago. The hosts expect visible changes as the NFL offseason unfolds. Holmes' remarks should frame the next steps. The episode also teased draft conversation to close, with an eye on keeping the window open. The task is straightforward. Cut the noise. Align staff roles. Call games that fit the personnel. The Detroit Lions do not need a new soul. They need to play like themselves again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HW9g-DEiSU #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nfl #johnmortonfiring #dancampbellpressconference #bradholmestospeak #redzoneplaycalling #bearsgameredzone #rungamecoordinator #hankfraley #scottymontgomery #tashardchoice #tylerrolletoiowastate #playcallerchange #gettingbacktoroots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eazy and Spencer react to the Detroit Lions "parting ways" with John Morton, and who will replace the Lions former Offensive Coordinator. They also discuss who will replace John Harbaugh after he was let go by the Baltimore Ravens. They also react to the Detroit Pistons beating the CRAP out of the New York Knicks.

Today on the show, we talked about the Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our entire broadcast we were joined in studio by David Gregory who is a Lawyer and NFLPA Certified Sports Agent for Bullrush Sports. During that time, David and Huge talked about the transfer portal, NIL, collective bargaining, talked about some of the Athletes that David is representing, and so much more. In our first hour we were joined by Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about John Morton getting fired yesterday, talked about possible candidates for the OC position, and more. Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com then joined us. He and Huge talked Michigan Basketball and their win over Penn State last night, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Mike Kimber from Chat Sports. He gave us his thought's on Morton being fired, talked about who he would like to see get hired as the new OC, talked about the biggest needs the Lions need in the off-season, and more. We were then joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about MSU Hoops and how they've been playing lately, they talked a little about the Lions, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by John Maakaron from the Detroit Sports Podcast and Sports Illustrated. He gave us his thought's on John Morton getting fired, gave his opinion on what type of OC the Lions should hire, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us to give us an update on Michigan Football and the transfer portal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by John Maakaron from the Detroit Sports Podcast and Sports Illustrated. He gave us his thought's on John Morton getting fired, gave his opinion on what type of OC the Lions should hire, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we talked about the Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our entire broadcast we were joined in studio by David Gregory who is a Lawyer and NFLPA Certified Sports Agent for Bullrush Sports. During that time, David and Huge talked about the transfer portal, NIL, collective bargaining, talked about some of the Athletes that David is representing, and so much more. In our final hour, we were joined by John Maakaron from the Detroit Sports Podcast and Sports Illustrated. He gave us his thought's on John Morton getting fired, gave his opinion on what type of OC the Lions should hire, and more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us to give us an update on Michigan Football and the transfer portal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about John Morton getting fired yesterday, talked about possible candidates for the OC position, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the show, we talked about the Detroit Lions, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. Throughout our entire broadcast we were joined in studio by David Gregory who is a Lawyer and NFLPA Certified Sports Agent for Bullrush Sports. During that time, David and Huge talked about the transfer portal, NIL, collective bargaining, talked about some of the Athletes that David is representing, and so much more. In our first hour we were joined by Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about John Morton getting fired yesterday, talked about possible candidates for the OC position, and more. Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com then joined us. He and Huge talked Michigan Basketball and their win over Penn State last night, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike and Rico break down the Lions' unsurprising move to get rid of OC John Morton after only one season.

Valenti and Rico covered a bunch of NFL breaking news in the final hour.

Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with their takes on the Pistons' bashing of the Knicks and how much stock they're putting into the result in January. They spent a few segments talking Lions and what bold moves they need to make this offseason before recycling all of today's topics in the final hour while reacting to the firings of John Morton and John Harbaugh.

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

Detroit Lions Podcast: Season Finale Lessons and the Road Ahead First to Worst: NFC North on a Razor's Edge The Detroit Lions closed the regular season against the Bears with margins on full display. Three NFC North teams finished with nine wins, yet only one reached the postseason, aided by a tie the Packers picked up in Dallas. Small things flipped big outcomes. Halftime adjustments. A single injury. A drive-killing penalty. Details in weekly prep. The Bears carried a negative point differential for most of the year and lived off turnovers, and it still bought them extra wins and the division. In a season where the first-place team lost to the last-place team twice, the line between success and failure stayed paper thin. Offense Is Close, Even With a Battered Line Narratives say the offense slipped. The film and numbers say it's close. The Lions were top 10 and often top five in major offensive categories with John Morton calling plays, then even better with Dan Campbell. That happened while the offensive line was in shambles. In Chicago, they executed without Penei Sewell, the best tackle on the team and arguably in football. The unit needs repair. Frank Ragnow is central to putting it back together. The offseason priority is obvious: restore the front. When the line is whole, the engine of this offense runs hot, and the entire operation follows. Numbers Over Narratives on Jared Goff The Jared Goff narratives keep coming. Cold weather. Gloves. Pressure. The reality undercuts each one. He won in the cold. He wears gloves. He handles pressure. Reliability defined his year amid a decimated tight end room and a messy line. He was one of the most accurate, consistent quarterbacks in the NFL. Top five and top 10 in the categories that matter, including yards and completion percentage. He played all 17 games and never missed a snap. The discourse won't stop, but the production keeps answering it. Dan Cam, a Decker Salute, and the Road Ahead A new Dan Cam segment spotlighted Monday's messages on urgency and detail. A salute to Taylor Decker is due. He deserves it. Team PR flagged four straight winning seasons, a note that landed awkwardly as the postseason slipped away. The point is taken. Head down. Fix the line. Keep the offense intact. In a division ruled by thin margins, the Detroit Lions can turn close into control by cleaning up the smallest things. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shSDvDlTYzE #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #seasonfinalevsbears #nfcnorthmargins #dancampbellpressconference #dancamsegment #taylordeckersalute #jaredgoffunderpressure #coldweathergame #offensivelineinshambles #frankragnow #peneisewellabsence #johnmortonplaycalling #turnoversandpointdifferential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 18 Door Opened, Lions Stumbled The NFL weekend handed the Detroit Lions every break. Green Bay got drilled. Chicago lost to San Francisco. A win-and-in shot with the Chicago Bears in Week 18 sat on the table. Detroit did not hold up its end. The Christmas loss to the Minnesota Vikings turned opportunity into regret. The Vikings were a known entity. They crowd the middle. They blitz. They play downhill. Detroit still walked into the trap. The result felt like a coaching loss from prep to whistle. That sting was familiar. The opener against Green Bay carried the same scent. The Detroit Lions Podcast audience heard the frustration. A good team played small in a gotta-have-it moment. NFC Results That Framed It Everything else aligned. The Packers got blown away. Jordan Love was out. Baltimore rolled, and Derrick Henry ran wild. Malik Willis played well before leaving hurt again. Chicago then dropped a high-scoring thriller to the 49ers on Sunday night. The Bears sit high in the NFC mix, pending what the Rams do. Seattle sits at number one. All of it kept a Week 18 showdown in play. Detroit only needed to cash its Christmas ticket. It did not. The 12 Personnel Trap on Offense The offensive plan made it harder. Detroit leaned into 12 personnel and pounded inside. That shrank the field. Linebackers crept up. Safeties walked down. Put Shane Zylstra or Giovanni Ricci in the slot and defenses do not fear the seam. They crowd the box and choke the space where Detroit wanted to live. Spacing matters. You chase linebackers and safeties off with speed and threat. Kalif Raymond changes leverage. Isaac Teslaw does too. Use them to widen the second level and clear seams. Detroit instead condensed everything and invited contact. Inside runs met free hitters. Protection saw extra bodies and late blitzers. The Vikings love that fight. Detroit gave it to them snap after snap. Irrespective of line play, the structure was off. The Lions drew defenders into the very area they targeted. That is backwards. Against an aggressive front, widen, stress, and punish. Detroit did not. Coaching Heat: Campbell and Morton This one lands on the headsets. Dan Campbell as play caller. John Morton as offensive coordinator. Minnesota started Max Brosmer and had backups across the offensive line. Short week for both teams. The Vikings still looked more prepared for what Detroit would do than Detroit was for what Minnesota always does. That is the rub. The worry now is persistence. Keeping Morton in any capacity invites more of the same. Scheme must create its own luck. Preparation must steal downs. The Lions can manufacture it with smarter spacing, better personnel groupings, and quicker answers to pressure. Week 18 still offers meaning. The path narrowed because Detroit gave it away. The fix is not mystical. It is alignment, speed on the field, and a plan that refuses to play to an opponent's strength. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnAcmdsNjlw #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #minnesotavikings #chicagobears #greenbaypackers #sanfrancisco49ers #jordanlove #derrickhenry #malikwillis #12personnel #lateblitzers #spacing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Huge and Mitch Lyons continue to react to the reports that Kyle Whittingham will be the next head football coach of the Michigan Wolverines. They're joined by Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie of The Wolverine, and Mitch also gives his take on the Detroit Lions being eliminated from playoff contention with an ugly Christmas Day loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lone Wolves Recapping the Detroit Lions 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers! 

John Morton recently retired from a career in home construction and service in the Marine Corps. Now, he and his wife are embarking on a completely new career in farming. Morton believes that with fewer farmers than ever, the need for more people to get involved in agriculture is greater than ever.

Detroit Sports Podcast -- DocNJock Ep. #643On this 2025 Thanksgiving episode, recapping a subpar Lions performance against the Giants! Plus: Lions Week 13 preview against Packers, Michigan plays Ohio State, Pistons had a nice winning streak. 

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

Detroit Lions Podcast: Pressure Rising and Identity on the Line The Detroit Lions return to Ford Field this weekend in what feels like a must win against the New York Giants. Coming off a deflating loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit cannot afford another slip. In the newest episode of Risdon Reviews the Lions after Philly, the tone shifts from frustration to urgency. The show lays out exactly what went wrong in Philadelphia, what must change fast, and why this match-up with New York may define the trajectory of the season. Offensive Line Problems, Goff's Struggles, and the Blueprint Against Detroit The Lions enter Week 11 with an offense that has been exposed in consecutive losses. Defenses have figured out the formula. The NFL is a copycat league, and the Vikings and Eagles both executed the same plan: attack the interior offensive line, compress the pocket, eliminate the shallow crossers Jared Goff depends on, and force him off rhythm. It worked in Minnesota. It worked even more effectively in Philadelphia. The interior trio of Graham Glasgow, Tate Ratledge, and Kayode Awosika was overwhelmed. The transcript makes it clear that none of them played to the level the Lions need. Ratledge looked like a rookie drowning in high level waters. Glasgow struggled with recognition, leverage, and transitions. Even Awosika, who arguably fared the best of the three, was inconsistent. The Eagles blew up the middle of the field and removed Detroit's bread and butter. The running game never found traction. Goff rarely had clean pockets or clean launch points. The result was predictable: offensive stagnation and stalled drives. What makes the situation more concerning is that Dan Campbell and offensive coordinator John Morton have not yet adapted their system to match personnel. Brock Wright was asked to be Sam LaPorta. Glasgow was treated like Frank Ragnow. Ratledge was given responsibilities better suited for a seasoned veteran. The podcast argues that Detroit must simplify. Play to strengths, not memories of players who are no longer active. The Lions need new answers, new formations, and new wrinkles before defenses bury them under predictability. A Defense Worth Believing In and a Giants Team Detroit Must Beat If there was one beacon of hope from Philadelphia, it was the Lions defense. Jack Campbell played arguably the best game of his young career, totaling fifteen tackles and blowing up multiple Eagles staples. Kelvin Shepherd's defensive front stood up to the notorious tush push, stonewalling it like no team has this season. The Lions forced the Eagles' offense into existential panic. Detroit can win big games with this defense. That is not in question. But injuries remain a hurdle. Terrion Arnold, Brian Branch, Taylor Decker, Kirby Joseph, and Penei Sewell highlight a long and critical injury list. The Giants, despite their record, have a dangerous defensive front. Dexter Lawrence, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodeaux (if healthy) are capable of wrecking an unsteady interior. That makes this game a true test of whether Detroit has learned anything from the last two losses. The Lions cannot afford another misstep. Another loss tightens the playoff picture and erodes confidence. But the podcast remains optimistic. Detroit still controls its fate. Win the next two, including a Thanksgiving rematch with Green Bay, and they will be right back in the NFC North race. As Risdon says, the Lions remain capable of winning anywhere, anytime. But belief must now be paired with answers. The Giants are the moment to show they are still the hunters, not the hunted. https://youtu.be/RlijTEo16vc #LionsMustWin #ProtectGoff #FixTheInterior #ShepherdDefense #GoffAccountability #NextManUpDetroit #GiantsGamePrep #LionsInTheHunt #CampbellCulture #DetroitAdjustments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunday Night in Philadelphia, Hard Lessons The Detroit Lions went into Philadelphia on Sunday night and left with bruises and questions. The NFL stage was big. The moment was bigger. The Eagles punched through the middle and the game spiraled. The numbers were ugly. The narratives were worse. There are seven weeks left in the regular season. Pressure now rides on every snap, especially inside the division. This Detroit Lions Podcast episode drills into what matters. Simple fixes do not exist. The urge to find a single culprit is strong. The tape says otherwise. A beatdown like this exposes layers. It shows stress points and bad matchups. It forces honest talk about process, personnel, and poise. Playcalling Pivot and Game Management All week it was hashtag fire Morton. John Morton was stripped of playcalling duties. Dan Campbell took the wheel. That move was supposed to ignite the Detroit Lions offense. It did not. One change cannot patch every hole on a moving ship. Morton did not control the health of the offensive line. He did not change how quickly receivers separated. He did not block interior pressure. That all showed up in Philadelphia. Campbell's feel for the game is real. But taking over the call sheet changes the head coach's bandwidth. You saw it in the details. Timeouts in the first half went away too fast. Fourth-down aggression lost its edge and its math. Zero for five on fourth down is a backbreaker. Repeated tries into bad leverage invited short fields and lost momentum. Detroit needs a cleaner process. A trusted voice in the headset. Clear rules for when to push and when to punt. Game management cannot go on cruise control while the offense is being built on the fly. Trenches, Matchups, and the Real Problems Matchups matter. They defined this loss. Philadelphia's defensive tackles wrecked the interior. That is where the pocket collapsed. That is where the run game got squeezed. When the middle caves, play design takes a back seat. Routes do not mature. The ball comes out rushed. Detroit's struggles getting guys open showed again. That combo is toxic against a front like this. The takeaway is blunt. John Morton was a problem, not the problem. With playcalling moved, the critical issues remain. Health and cohesion up front. Separation and answers versus tight coverage. Protection rules that hold up against elite interiors. Those are November and December problems that decide seasons. What Now for the Stretch Run Seven games to go. Three division wins are non-negotiable. The Detroit Lions must recalibrate their fourth-down calculus. Protect the interior with help, tempo, and varied launch points. Build in quick answers to get receivers free. Tighten the timeout plan. The enemies list changed this week. One team came and went. The bigger opponents are habits and matchups. This is still a good team staring at hard truth. The next steps demand calm minds and tough fixes. No shortcuts. Just better football, starting up front and echoed in every decision. #Philadelphia Eagles #SundaynightinPhiladelphia #interiordefensivetackles #interiorpressure #pocketcollapse #rungamesqueezed #receiverseparation #tightcoverageanswers #playcallingchange #JohnMorton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles Post Game Show: Game 11 Breakdown Lions Face the NFC Benchmark in Philadelphia The Detroit Lions traveled to Lincoln Financial Field for a Week 11 prime time clash with the Philadelphia Eagles, a match-up that could carry major playoff implications in the NFL. On our post game show, we will dive into how Detroit handled one of the league's most complete teams, with particular focus on the continued story line of Dan Campbell taking over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator John Morton. This game represented another opportunity for Detroit to test itself against an NFC powerhouse known for its physicality, depth, and disciplined execution. We will examine how Campbell's offensive rhythm compared to the past few weeks and whether his leadership on the sideline helped the Lions stay poised in a challenging environment. Jared Goff faced one of the most feared defensive fronts in football, featuring Jalen Carter, Hasson Reddick, and Josh Sweat. How effectively did the offensive line protect him, and were the Lions able to establish the run with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery? We will also break down whether Detroit's receivers — Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Kalif Raymond — were able to find openings against an aggressive Eagles secondary. Key Topics on the Post Game Show On this week's Detroit Lions post game show, we will focus on several story lines from the Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles match-up: Play-calling evolution: How did the offense look with Campbell again directing the calls? Was it more aggressive or measured against one of the best defenses in the league? Defensive test: Could Aidan Hutchinson and the Lions' front slow down Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith, and A.J. Brown? Was the secondary able to handle the Eagles' vertical game? Game management and execution: We'll evaluate red zone results, clock decisions, and whether Detroit's game plan stood up to Philadelphia's high-pressure moments. Injury impact and depth: Both teams entered the game with players nursing injuries. Which roster adjusted better, and did Detroit's depth on the line hold up under pressure? Listener Reactions and Fan Calls Our Detroit Lions reaction segment remains one of the most popular parts of the show. We will take live calls from fans to capture the pulse of the fan base after this high-stakes Game 11 match-up. Did Campbell's play-calling changes bring out the best in the team, or did the Lions struggle to find rhythm against the Eagles' front seven? No matter how this one ended, Detroit's performance in Philadelphia will serve as a critical measuring stick for how close this team is to contending with the NFL's elite. Tune in to the Detroit Lions vs Philadelphia Eagles Post Game Show for full breakdowns, analysis, and fan reactions from around the country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePX8BCbKAIo Get yourself a Classic Detroit t-shirt here! Don't miss our great merch selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Looking for the relief that CBD products can bring? Click here: https://bit.ly/2XzawlG Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made here: https://amzn.to/36e2ZfD Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj #lions #detroitlions #detroitlionspodcast #onepride #nfl #goff #jaredgoff #DanCampbell #Philadelphia #PhiladelphiaEagles #Eagles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Sports Podcast -- Doc N Jock Sports w/ John & Adam This episode -- Lions dominate Commanders, Dan Campbell is now the offensive play-caller! Plus: Previewing Lions Week 11 contest against Philadelphia Eagles. 

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From ‘4th Down in the Motor City' (Subscribe Here): MCDC: The Play-Caller! The Detroit Lions offense exploded in a dominant 44-22 beatdown of the Washington Commanders. The headline? Head Coach Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties from John Morton, leading to the team's best offensive output of the season. Plus, we break down the biggest performances from the massive offensive day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Campbell's Headset Defines the Win in Washington The Detroit Lions walked out of Washington with a road win and a clearer identity. The camera told the story before the box score did. John Morton sat in the booth. Silent. Dan Campbell wore readers, gripped a play sheet, and owned the microphone. He called the offense. He never stopped talking. That shift mattered. It set the tempo. It framed every decision in a game the Lions controlled when it counted. This was not business as usual. It was a structural change. It was visible on the broadcast and confirmed after the game. The Detroit Lions Podcast made the point that many missed in real time. Campbell took command of the operation, and the sideline reflected it. Efficient communication. Direct sequencing. A head coach imprinting the plan on every snap against the Washington Commanders. This Is Dan Campbell's Offense Strip away the noise. The Lions run Dan Campbell's offense. That has been true since his first season. He took the plays then. He shaped the language. He refined the approach. Ben Johnson learned under him, executed it, and added wrinkles. That history matters now that Campbell is back on the stick. Campbell said it again this week. He laid out how the system came together and how his coaches fit inside it. Morton is part of that structure. Johnson, previously, was part of that structure. The ideas, the core concepts, the way the run and pass fit, the way Detroit marries formations to its identity, all flow from the head coach. The Lions' win at Washington looked like that lineage. Direct. Physical. Decisive. The quarterback, Jared Goff, works inside that framework. Timing, trust, and calls delivered from the top. Numbers Over Narratives The numbers told the story more cleanly than the chatter. Efficiency on schedule. Situational calls that stacked. Detroit's offense kept the plan ahead of the sticks, and the plan kept the defense honest. That balance tracked with Campbell's voice on the headset. The Detroit Lions Podcast drilled into how those figures aligned with last year's profile when the attack clicked. The overlap is the point. Scheme is stable. Play calling sharpens it. It is November. These are the NFL weeks that separate real contenders. The Lions leaned into what they do and who they are. That is the lesson that travels. What's Next: Clarity, Accountability, Enemies List Early this week, Campbell addressed the offensive structure and his staff. He kept it clear and kept it in-house. No finger-pointing. No burying a colleague. The head coach owns the call sheet and the outcomes. That posture resonates in the locker room and on the sideline. The enemies list is updated because November exposes problems and pretenders. The teams that threaten Detroit are stepping into view. Washington was a test in communication and control. The next tests intensify. With Campbell calling plays, the Lions know what travels: clean mechanics, decisive sequencing, and a head coach setting the tone. That is the edge. That is the standard. That is Detroit Lions football heading into the heart of the NFL season. https://www.detroitlionspodcast.com/?p=592624 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lone WolvesRecapping Detroit Lions dominant 44-22 win against Washington Commanders! Plus: John Morton has been stripped of his play-calling duties. Why Dan Campbell calling plays is an amazing change for the team that has paid immediate dividends. 

The guys react to the Lions' win over the Commanders and Dan Campbell taking playcalling duties away from offensive coordinator John Morton.

The people chime in on the topic at hand today about John Morton losing his playcalling duties.

Mike and Rico continue their conversation on Dan Campbell pulling playcalling duties away from John Morton.

Mike and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts on John Morton's playcalling demotion.

Mike and Rico reacted to the Lions' win over the Commanders and Dan Campbell taking playcalling duties away from OC John Morton. Then, they do this week's CFB edition of "Can We Say That?"

Mike and Rico wrapped things up with their main topic of today, which encompassed Dan Campbell taking over playcalling duties from John Morton.

Valenti and Rico revisit their Dan Campbell/John Morton talk in the final hour.

Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders Post Game Show: Game 10 Breakdown Lions Look to Clean Up and Build Momentum As the regular season moves into its second half, the Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders in Week 10 of the NFL season, and our post game show will dig into how Detroit responded during this pivotal match-up. The Lions entered this contest with momentum on the line and a clear opportunity to assert their status in the conference. Meanwhile, Washington has been hit hard by injuries and inconsistency, creating a backdrop of urgency for both teams.On the show we'll evaluate how Detroit handled the trenches, how well the offense executed under pressure, and whether the defense rose to the occasion. With head coach Dan Campbell reportedly calling some offensive plays in place of coordinator John Morton, we'll also explore what that signals about Detroit's identity and whether that shift made a difference on the field.How did Detroit's running game perform? Were the receivers effective against a Washington secondary missing key players? Did the offensive line protect Jared Goff and open lanes for Jahmyr Gibbs, or did protection issues resurface? Defensively, we'll examine whether the Lions created enough disruption and whether the pass rush and coverage were sharp enough to contain Washington's offense. What We'll Cover on the Post Game Show Tonight's Detroit Lions post game show will feature breakdowns of key storylines from the Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders match-up: Offensive structure and Campbell's involvement: With Dan Campbell stepping in to call plays, how did that affect tempo, play-selection, and execution? Did the Lions look more aggressive or did they rely on safe methods? Defensive performance and adjustments: The Commanders have been vulnerable in certain areas; did the Lions exploit those weaknesses? How well did Detroit adapt when Washington changed formations or tempo? Situational football: We'll analyze fourth-down decisions, red zone execution, penalties and turnovers—all moments that tend to decide tight NFL games. Fan interaction and Detroit Lions reaction: As always, we'll open the lines for live listener calls. We want to hear how you saw the game—were you thrilled with the performance or sensing warning signs? Was Campbell's play-calling bold or too cautious? Your voice completes the story. This match-up is more than just Game 10—it's part of the trajectory of Detroit's season. A strong showing could reaffirm their contender status; a shaky performance raises questions heading into tougher upcoming opponents. On tonight's show we'll not only discuss what happened on the field but also what this means for the Lions moving forward. Join us on the Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders Post Game Show as we unpack plays, decisions, and player performances while giving you the floor to share your Detroit Lions reaction live. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfKAegIcd7M Get yourself a Classic Detroit t-shirt here! Don't miss our great merch selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Looking for the relief that CBD products can bring? Click here: https://bit.ly/2XzawlG Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made here: https://amzn.to/36e2ZfD Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj #lions #detroitlions #detroitlionspodcast #onepride #nfl #goff #jaredgoff #DanCampbell #morton #washington #WashingtonCommanders #Commanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Detroit Sports Podcast -- Doc N Jock Sports w/ John & Adam This week -- The Lions had a rough loss to the Vikings! Plus: Trade deadline talk, is the secret out how to beat the Lions?

Minnesota loss exposes offensive slide The Detroit Lions walked into Minnesota and left with a gut punch. A divisional loss. A game that slipped because the offense never found its level. The Detroit Lions Podcast broke down why. Detroit punted five times, turned it over once, and handed back a takeaway after Terrion Arnold's first career interception. Amon-Ra St. Brown said the room has moved on. It still stings. The Vikings scored 27, but the focus stayed on Detroit's offense. Outside of the Kansas City game, the defense has mostly held up its end. This was about execution, rhythm, and answers that never came. Protection math and third down failure Minnesota dictated terms. Blitzes. Stunts. Pressure from depth and width. Detroit's protection rules could not keep up, and the Vikings kept forcing Jameer Gibbs into pass protection. He lost too often. He could not anchor against those looks, and the Lions repeated the exposure. On film, the structure often broke the same way. Left tackle Taylor Decker and left guard Christian Mahogany passing off to one defender. Right tackle Penei Sewell and right guard Tate Ratledge fanning wide. The edge looks widened. The interior squeeze vanished. The free rusher met Gibbs. Jared Goff saw bodies in his lap. That distortion bled into third down. Detroit is converting about 37 percent, 37 of 102, tied with Tampa Bay. Last season, the Lions lived near 47 percent. Ben Johnson is gone. John Morton is calling it now. The sequencing and solutions are not landing on money downs. Play calls asked backs to protect instead of punish. Hot answers were late. The pocket location felt static. That is how an NFL offense with St. Brown, Jahmyr Gibbs, and David Montgomery punts five times in a winnable game. Defense held up; special teams did not The defense was not perfect. The Vikings ran the ball with success, and JJ McCarthy's touchdown to Justin Jefferson was a perfect throw and a better catch. Yet individual efforts flashed. Jack Campbell played fast and urgent. Derek Barnes filled downhill. Arnold competed well. Amik held Jefferson under 50 yards despite the score. The bigger leak came on special teams. Kick returns flipped field position. Punt returns stung. A missed kick and coverage busts stacked stress on a struggling offense. That is a tough parlay to overcome on the road. Week 10 vs. Commanders: fixes on deck Washington is next in Week 10. The mandate is clear. Protect Goff with different answers. Keep Gibbs out of solo pass pro against overloads. Use chips and condensed splits to alter edges. Build more quick game on early downs to avoid third-and-long. Lean on tempo to blunt pressure tells. Let Montgomery set tone without the ball on the ground after his fumble. If the Detroit Lions clean the protection math and regain third down timing, the offense will look like itself again. If not, the same issues will follow them into another Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike and Rico give their main takeaways from the Lions loss to the Vikings yesterday.

Valenti and Rico take your calls and read your ticket texts to hear your reactions to the Lions' disappointing loss yesterday.

Valenti and Rico continue their Lions' introspective, mixing in all their questions for today to begin the final hour.

The guys react to some recent comments from the Lions coaching staff about getting Jameson Williams more involved in the offense, wondering if that is the best way to go about things.

TJ Lang joins the guys and breaks down the importance of Jameson Williams in the Lions' offense and whether John Morton and Dan Campbell need to get him more involved.

Detroit Lions Podcast: Bye-Week Reset, Power Tier Reality, and a Minnesota Tune-Up The Detroit Lions hit the bye at 5-2 and, for once, the message is not about surviving but separating. This week's episode framed Detroit squarely in the NFL's top tier while admitting the obvious: the complete, three-phase performance still has not arrived. The bye gives Dan Campbell and staff a clean window to finish the installation, sharpen situational answers, and get healthy before a Vikings matchup that sets the tone for November. Where the Lions Stand, and What Must Change Power evaluators have Detroit in the league's “pantheon” tier, sitting third behind Kansas City and Green Bay. The hosts can live with that on paper, but they argue reputation will yield to results if Detroit stacks November wins. The checklist is clear: reduce self-inflicted penalties, fix third down, and eliminate the fourth-quarter-only gas pedal. The expectation out of the bye is visible operational polish on offense, including sideline mechanics and faster sequencing for John Morton. In short, cleaner early scripts, better protection IDs, and a more decisive shot profile to support Jared Goff against blitz and mug looks. Goff remains the fulcrum. The show emphasized his pre-snap control and post-snap aggression when defenses vacate zones. Minnesota's pressure volume plays into Detroit's strengths if the interior holds up and the ball goes where the leverage dictates, not just where the sticks are. The desk's theme: stop playing from behind the chains; stop waiting to shift into attack mode. The complete game is overdue. Kelvin Shepherd's Defense, Alim McNeil's Gravity, and Vikings Preview Defensively, Kelvin Shepherd continues to look like a coordinator on the rise. The “Legion of Whom” secondary that carried Detroit into the bye now welcomes reinforcements, while Alim McNeil's interior gravity has recalibrated the rush. Expect a plan to flush rather than free quarterbacks, closing escape lanes and forcing quick decisions into rally-and-tackle coverage. Against Minnesota, the hosts see a stylistic edge for Detroit: a banged-up offensive line, a rookie quarterback, and a heavy blitz identity on the other side that Goff can punish with protection and timing. Score picks were not subtle: 29-9 and 38-10, both calling for Detroit to dictate down-and-distance and convert short fields without waiting until the fourth quarter. Bottom line for the Detroit Lions: this bye-week reset is less about reinvention and more about refinement. Campbell's culture has them in the right neighborhood. Morton's operation needs to deliver the first clean, four-quarter offensive performance. Goff has the answers pre-snap. Shepherd's defense has the juice to keep offenses in the cage. Do those things now, and Detroit stops debating pantheons and starts defining them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAN20bsrliI Let us know what you think about the show by leaving us a message at (313) 314-2421! Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message, you just might be featured in an upcoming podcast! Get yourself a Classic Detroit t-shirt here! Don't miss our great merch selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Looking for the relief that CBD products can bring? Click here: https://bit.ly/2XzawlG Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made here: https://amzn.to/36e2ZfD Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj #lions #detroitlions #detroitlionspodcast #allgrit #onepride #nfl #LionsResetMode, #ByeWeekBlueprint, #DefensiveShift, #OffenseUnderReview, #NextLevelLions Where the Lions Stand, and What Must ChangeKelvin Shepherd's Defense, Alim McNeil's Gravity, and Vikings Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Lions Podcast: Bye Week Breakdown and the Road Ahead The Detroit Lions are resting at 5-2 heading into their bye week, a well-earned pause after a physical stretch that tested depth, discipline, and coaching adaptability. In this week's episode of The Grey Area, the focus is on Dan Campbell's leadership, John Morton's offensive adjustments, and Kelvin Shepherd's rapidly evolving defense. The conversation also revisits the state of officiating across the NFL, plus the impact of returning players like Alim McNeil and Malcolm Rodriguez on what's shaping up to be a legitimate contender in Detroit. Dan Campbell's Culture and the Coaching Evolution The Lions' turnaround continues to be a reflection of Dan Campbell's culture. The podcast digs into how Campbell's process-driven approach has stabilized the organization, even amid significant coaching turnover. Both coordinators—John Morton on offense and Kelvin Shepherd on defense—were groomed internally, proof that Campbell and his staff are developing not only players but leaders. The Lions have carried Campbell's personality onto the field: gritty, self-aware, and never satisfied. Offensively, Morton has been under the microscope. Through seven games, the Lions rank top 10 in nearly every major category, but their inconsistency on third down (20th in the NFL) has drawn scrutiny. Jared Goff has been efficient but not perfect, completing over 70 percent of his passes while facing more interior pressure than at any point in his Lions tenure. Campbell acknowledged during the bye that the team's offensive inefficiencies—especially on third and long—will be a point of emphasis in the coming weeks. Despite those struggles, Morton's system remains effective because of the personnel's versatility. Goff's timing and ball placement keep drives alive, while Amon-Ra St. Brown's route precision continues to anchor the passing attack. The run game, powered by Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, remains among the NFL's most productive. Morton's challenge now is translating that success into sustained drives in high-leverage moments. Kelvin Shepherd's Defense and the Next Chapter On the other side of the ball, Kelvin Shepherd's defense has been the revelation of the season. The podcast highlights his linebackers-first philosophy and creative use of disguise. With Alim McNeil healthy again, the defensive front has regained its push, freeing Aidan Hutchinson and the edge rushers to attack more freely. Shepherd's background as a former linebacker is evident in how disciplined this unit has become in pursuit angles and tackling. Malcolm Rodriguez, who returned to practice this week, brings another layer of toughness and range to the linebacker corps. Meanwhile, reinforcements in the secondary, including Brian Branch and Terrion Arnold, are expected to solidify what has become a confident and opportunistic defense. The Lions exit their bye not just healthier but sharper. Their blend of physical identity, coaching innovation, and locker-room leadership has them firmly positioned among the NFL's elite. Campbell's message remains simple: the foundation is built, but the climb is just beginning. With a defense ascending under Kelvin Shepherd, an offense still capable of fireworks under John Morton, and Jared Goff steering the ship, the Detroit Lions have everything they need to turn belief into something far more tangible this season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PpzTw7Kb4Y #LionsCultureShift #DefenseLeadsTheWay #ByeWeekRefocus #NextManUpLions #NewEraDetroit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices