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sports12 hours ago•17 min saved

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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sports21 hours ago•6 min saved

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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sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"Assessing the Detroit Lions' 2023 minicamp and OTA battles and progress"

The Detroit Lions' linebacker competition is one of the most significant battles to watch in camp, with rookie Jack Campbell the favorite to start next to veteran Alex Anzalone. However, rising linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard has emphasized that the best players will play, and the team has a stocked shelf of versatile options at the second level, including Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, and Jalen Reeves-Maybin. The Lions have struggled against the run in recent seasons, and improvement is needed, which is why they spent a first-round pick on Campbell.

via MLive.com|

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