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Lions Pursue Short-Term Tight End Help as Free Agency Opens
sports1 day ago

Lions Pursue Short-Term Tight End Help as Free Agency Opens

Detroit Lions are likely to pursue short-term tight end depth in free agency rather than a long-term, splashy investment, given their current personnel led by Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright and the lack of long-term guarantees beyond 2026. Best-fit targets with ties to the new staff include Daniel Bellinger, Austin Hooper, Tyler Conklin, and Chris Manhertz, while David Njoku could be an intriguing, high-upside option due to Petzing’s past coaching him. The focus is on insurance and development rather than a major TE investment this offseason.

via Pride Of Detroit|
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Lions' 2026 blueprint: Petzing and Sheppard lay out takeaways from the Combine
sports9 days ago

Lions' 2026 blueprint: Petzing and Sheppard lay out takeaways from the Combine

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard used the NFL Scouting Combine to outline their 2026 plan: Jared Goff’s work ethic helped draw Petzing to Detroit, Sheppard emphasized rigorous self-scouting and accountability, the defense is led by Jack Campbell, and the offense will benefit from versatile talent, offensive-line continuity with Hank Fraley, and added input from Mike Kafka, all while aiming to eliminate explosive plays and avoid predictability.

via Detroit Lions|
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Lions coaches outline flexible, collaborative plan at NFL Combine
sports9 days ago

Lions coaches outline flexible, collaborative plan at NFL Combine

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard used their NFL Combine media sessions to outline a flexible, data-driven plan: Sheppard highlighted self-scouting that targets third‑and‑long struggles (28.8% conversions on third‑and‑10+, 42.5% on third‑and‑9 or less) and the team’s 105 explosive plays (82 pass, 23 run), with some plays deemed avoidable and coaching tweaks needed. Petzing stressed roster-driven adaptability (not fixed to 13 personnel) and a collaborative approach with GM Brad Holmes to maximize players’ ceilings, plus a game‑to‑game efficiency mindset that can pivot as needed.

via Pride Of Detroit|
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Lions outline 2026 plan at the Combine: Petzing's fit, defense tweaks, OT depth, Joseph update, and Clark retirement
sportsnfl9 days ago

Lions outline 2026 plan at the Combine: Petzing's fit, defense tweaks, OT depth, Joseph update, and Clark retirement

At the NFL Scouting Combine, Detroit head coach Dan Campbell outlined five takeaways: Drew Petzing is a creative, versatile fit for the offense and is already working with Jared Goff; the defensive staff will tweak schemes as Campbell emphasizes tighter execution; left tackle depth is a priority if Taylor Decker retires and to prepare for injuries; Kerby Joseph's return from knee soreness is being carefully managed; and Mike Clark is retiring after 50 years, with Josh Schuler set to run the team's strength program.

via Detroit Lions|
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Lions eye Drew Petzing as OC, drawing early praise from peers
sports1 month ago

Lions eye Drew Petzing as OC, drawing early praise from peers

The Detroit Lions reportedly plan to hire Drew Petzing as their next offensive coordinator, though the deal isn’t official yet after his interview last week. The article collects reactions from NFL peers and former players who coached him, highlighting Petzing’s broad experience—from the Vikings to the Browns and Falcons—and his football intellect. Kevin Stefanski calls him one of the smartest coaches he’s worked with, while Jarius Wright praises his command of offensive concepts; overall, analysts on social media are weighing in as Lions pursue their OC.

via Pride Of Detroit|
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Lions hire Drew Petzing to reboot their offense as OC
sports1 month ago

Lions hire Drew Petzing to reboot their offense as OC

Detroit hired Drew Petzing, the 38-year-old former Cardinals OC, to run the Lions’ offense, aiming to restore a unit that showed promise in 2024 but slipped in 2025 amid injuries and line issues. Petzing has NFL coaching experience with the Vikings and Browns and previously worked with Lions coach Dan Campbell. With Jared Goff and a weapons group featuring Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs and Sam LaPorta, Detroit hopes a rebound in 2026 is within reach, though questions along the offensive line persist.

via NFL.com|
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