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  1. 12h ago

    Daily DLP: Lions hire ex-Dolphins GM Chris Grier Detroit Lions Podcast

    Breaking Front Office Move The Detroit Lions opened Wednesday with real news. The team hired Chris Greer as a personnel executive. The Detroit Lions Podcast shelved a planned segment on the Miles Garrett trade to the Rams to tackle the hire and its impact. The timing landed with morning coffee and school drop-offs. The message was clear. The NFL calendar never sleeps in Detroit. The Resume: Wins, Losses, and the Halloween Exit Greer’s GM run began in 2015. His record checked in at 82-83. Three playoff trips. No playoff wins. His final season ended with a Halloween firing. At the time, his team sat at two and seven. The group finished seven and ten without him, which adjusts his ledger to 77-80. From 2020 on, his clubs lived in the middle. The best mark was eleven and six. The low point was seven and ten. Too good to crater. Not strong enough to clear the next tier. That purgatory shaped how many fans viewed his work. His first move as GM set a tone. He hired Adam Gase as head coach. That start drew heat. Later seasons steadied the picture, but the ceiling never cracked. The math says it all. Close to even. Close to breakthrough. But not there. Draft Track Record and Fit in Detroit Greer’s background is scouting heavy. He served as a director of collegiate scouting. He worked in a Patriots building during the Pete Carroll era. His family tree runs through NFL personnel, including a father who ran player personnel for the Houston Texans from their inception through 2016. That history matters in a personnel executive chair. Draft choices framed the debate on the show. Tua was a signature swing that did not land as hoped, though it was not a total failure. Jaylen Waddle was a hit, yet the conversation weighed who he was not. The show asked how things might look if he had taken Penei Sewell instead of Waddle. That what-if loomed large. It spoke to value, trench play, and how one pick can change an arc. Why It Matters Now for the Lions Detroit adds another veteran evaluator to a rising operation. Greer has shown an eye for certain positions. He also carries scars from living at .500. Both traits can help the Lions. The title personnel executive points to scouting input and roster evaluation. Another voice for college boards. Another set of eyes on pro fits. The standard under Brad Holmes stays simple. Moves must lead to wins. The podcast framed it that way. Keep building. Avoid the middle. Use the experience without repeating the stall. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #chrisgrier #lionsfrontoffice #detroitpersonnelmoves #miamidolphins #johndorsey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  2. 1d ago

    Daily DLP: Myles Garrett trade parallels with Lions Detroit Lions Podcast

    Myles Garrett is headed to the Los Angeles Rams. Cleveland moved its franchise pass rusher for a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second, a 2029 third, and defensive end Jared Verse. The package stretches across three drafts and includes a young edge who already owns hardware. The move echoes the Detroit Lions’ Matthew Stafford exit. Different positions. Same rhythm. A star sought a new path, and the team reset its timeline. The Detroit Lions Podcast dug into what changed in Cleveland, why the Rams’ offer won, and how this frames Detroit and the NFL. Why Cleveland Moved Its Franchise Star Garrett held a no-trade clause, built to steer his landing spot. He had been on board until recent weeks. Two issues pushed the situation. He was not thrilled with Todd Mangin as head coach. He also was not thrilled with Cleveland seriously considering a return to Deshaun Watson at quarterback. That combination turned the temperature. The Browns had zero intention of moving him at last season’s trade deadline. After the draft, during the owners meetings, they began listening. The door opened. Garrett was ready to leave. Cleveland did not need to broadcast it. They simply picked a lane. The Rams’ Price: Picks and Jared Verse The compensation is heavy. A 2027 first-round pick. A 2028 second-round pick. A 2029 third-round pick. And Jared Verse. Verse is a productive edge with traits and tape. He logged 4.5 sacks as a rookie. He followed with 7.5 last season. He was the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2024. He is 25 and turns 26 in November. Cleveland valued him. Two NFC East teams made serious offers, but Verse was the key that swung the deal toward Los Angeles. The Browns surrendered an era. They took a player who can anchor the next one and spread the draft capital across three cycles. Detroit Context: Stafford Memories and Current Calculus The parallels to Detroit’s Stafford moment are direct. Stafford saw a new regime in Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes, measured the distance back to contention, and chose a quiet, professional exit. He had 12 seasons and played in three playoff games. He pushed for a fresh start without drama. Garrett’s path matches that mood. For the Detroit Lions, the Garrett market also offered a price check. In-season speculation last year for a realistic pursuit was steep: two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a good young starter. A version of that hypothetical even named Jameson Williams. Post-draft, Detroit did not have a pressing need to put a cornerstone like Aidan Hutchinson or a speed piece like Williams into a bid. There is no indication the Lions were involved here. The takeaway is cleaner. A premier edge with a no-trade clause commanded three future picks and Jared Verse. That frames value across the NFL and reaffirms how the Lions measure elite pass rush, roster balance, and timing. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #mylesgarretttrade #losangelesrams #jaredverse #jaredgofftrade #ramstrade #lionsrebuild Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  3. 2d ago

    Daily DLP: Dan Campbell, Lions evolution vs change Detroit Lions Podcast

    Dan Campbell flips the switch at OTAs Dan Campbell sounded different on Friday. The Detroit Lions head coach came across caffeinated, focused, and all business. He pushed a reset. He stressed football first, everything else second. "It takes everybody to win, and it takes everybody to probably lose," he said, framing the summer with clarity. Campbell acknowledged the noise that follows success. "It’s a lot easier when nobody knows who you are," he noted, pointing to hype, players getting paid, and coaches moving on as distractions from the core. His directive was simple. Get back to work. Make it about football. Make it about the guy next to you. That message read like a mission statement for 2026. It fit the Detroit Lions trajectory and the standards he set in previous climbs. Back to basics after a noisy offseason The discussion touched on process tweaks. Questions about a rookie camp and fewer pre draft visits came up around his offseason deep dive. Campbell would not pin last year’s disappointments on any one thing. He leaned into no nonsense. The NFL rewards teams that handle details and ignore the echo. Jeff Risdon framed the moment against a shifting landscape. He pointed to staff movement, citing the Ben Johnson departure and a Martin Glenn departure. He also noted how a roster with paid stars changes daily life. Internal hype can creep in. Campbell’s message cuts through that. The Detroit Lions Podcast circled it as the right antidote. Football first. Teammate first. Everything aligned with the head coach’s voice. OTAs snapshot and what comes next Friday’s open OTA session gave a look, but not a full reveal. Jeff was not in attendance and did not feel he missed much. Interviews from the field with Scott Bischoff and Scott DiBenedetto helped fill in context. It is June. Installation, tone setting, and baseline habits matter more than headlines. The show also teased summer content. Emery Hunt is slated to join to talk UFL prospects. Louisville has UFL buzz, with the Louisville Kings drawing interest even after the Michigan Panthers’ exit from the market. The viability of a second league will be a topic on a future live stream. The NFL calendar slows now, but the evaluation drum keeps beating. Campbell’s words are the thread through it all. Peel away the hype. Ignore the side shows. The Detroit Lions can fly under the radar again only by choice. They can choose the hard, boring work that wins. Friday sounded like that choice. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #dancampbell #otas #lionsoffseason #pressconference #bradholmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min

  4. 4d ago

    Breaking down Lions draft, Jack Campbell with Scott DiBenedetto Detroit Lions Podcast

    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

    38 min

  5. 5d ago

    Daily DLP: Talking Otas, Lions Schemes With Scott Bischoff - Detroit Lions Podcast

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

    50 min

  6. 6d ago

    Daily DLP: Jack Campbell speaks, we break down his new contract Detroit Lions Podcast

    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

    23 min

  7. May 27

    Daily DLP: Talking RBs then and now ahead of OTAs Detroit Lions Podcast

    On Wednesday, May 27, the Detroit Lions Podcast Daily opened with a quick curveball. Michael Grey recalled being at Cleveland Stadium the night Jose Canseco took a home run off his head. Then it was straight to the Detroit Lions and the NFL’s running back puzzles at OTAs. Gibbs locked in as RB1 Jameer Gibbs is RB1. No debate. Expect more work than he saw down the stretch last season. The staff cut the RB2 load late in the year to about 10 to 12 touches. That let Gibbs tilt the field. It could be even more pronounced now. If you care about fantasy, Gibbs belongs at the top tier. The conversation is Gibbs or Bijan for the first running back off the board. That is where this usage is pointing. RB2 picture: Pacheco’s role and a Vaki push The Lions signed Isaiah Pacheco to take the late-season David Montgomery assignment. Between the tackles. Third and three. Move the chains. It is not 15 to 20 touches. It is 10 to 12 and hard yards. That is the brief. Will someone push him? Keep an eye on Vaki. He has been the fourth back because he is invaluable on special teams. This is his third season playing running back exclusively. At Utah he was a safety who ran well when handed the ball. Now the question is simple. Can he take on more on offense and still deliver on teams? Depth, roster math, and OTAs notes Craig Reynolds, the best RB3 in football by last season’s standard, is no longer in Detroit. That opens real snaps for hungry backs. Jacob Sailors is in the mix. So are holdovers Kai Robicheaux and Jabari Small. Both flashed last summer. Robicheaux did before he got hurt. Small had moments in camp. How many backs make it? Three or four. Recent history says four, with Vaki as the fourth because of special teams. But the staff could keep three on the 53 and flex a practice squad back on game weeks. OTAs will start to sort it out. Media availability does not open until Friday. Grey will not be on site this week due to the commute. The depth chart jockeying will still matter. Short yardage. Pass protection. Special teams. Those jobs decide RB3 and RB4 in June, not just big runs in August. One final note on a familiar face. David Montgomery looks good in Houston. The first thing mentioned down there is his feet. Quick and clean. That matches what Detroit saw when he carried the late-season load. Now the Lions move forward with Gibbs atop the room and Pacheco slotted for the bruising work. The rest will be won on the margins. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jahmyrgibbs #davidmontgomery #isiahpacheco #jabarismall #kyerobichaux #craigreynolds #lionsotas #runningbacks #joshjacobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min

  8. May 26

    Daily DLP: Hard Look at 2024 Draft Class Entering Year 3 - Detroit Lions Podcast

    A draft class searching for traction The Detroit Lions Podcast put the 2024 draft class under a harsh light. Two years in, the group has flashed but not finished. The Detroit Lions need more in the NFL’s tight margins. This feels like a prove-it season for the entire class, headlined by first-round pick Terryon Arnold at No. 24 overall after a trade up with Dallas from 28. Terryon Arnold needs consistent CB1 tape Arnold has shown it in stretches. Early last year he looked the part outside. Midseason he matured. He played less handsy. He read the receiver better. Then came the injury. Then penalties. Then a general lack of effectiveness. He has not played like a first-rounder yet. The expectation remains that he opens 2026 as a starting outside cornerback. The benefit of the doubt is fading. He has one more season before the fifth-year option decision becomes straightforward or complicated. The Dallas trade context matters Detroit paid a first and a third to move up for Arnold. Those Dallas picks turned into Tyler Guyton and Cooper Beebe. Guyton has started at tackle and shown an inconsistent but impressive profile. Beebe has started at center and been decent, short of high expectations. No one knows if the Lions would have made the same choices. They did spend time with Beebe at the Senior Bowl. Viewed through that prism, the move has not produced the intended return yet in Detroit. Ennis Rakestraw’s availability and a crowded slot Rakestraw has played eight games in two years. Multiple injuries hit both seasons, echoing a college pattern where timing hurt his offseasons more than his Saturdays. This is a big year for him. The room around him has tightened. Detroit drafted Keith Abney in that spot and signed Roger McCreery there. Christian Risdon and Avante Maddox can play slot nickel. Outside, they brought Brockus back. Nick Whiteside is back, and to this point he has shown more in coverage than Rakestraw. The challenge is clear. Day 3 pieces still seeking a spark Giovanni Manu arrived as an offensive lineman from British Columbia in the fourth. Also in the fourth, Vaki was listed as a safety at Utah but Detroit drafted him to play running back, a role he handled at Utah and at the Senior Bowl. In the sixth, Mangin Wingo came in at defensive tackle from LSU. The Lions also added guard Chris Mahogany from Boston College. Collectively, the group has been underwhelming and frustrating. There is time, but not much, for this class to match the standard set elsewhere on the roster. The 2026 tape has to change the story. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #terrionarnold #ennisrakestraw #giovannimanu #2024nfldraft #mekhiwingo #christianmahogany #sionevaki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min
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