On this episode of the Detroit Lions News Podcast, Joe Chapp breaks down two MASSIVE storylines shaping the Lions’ offseason:

🔹 What Drew Petzing revealed in his interview with Pride of Detroit — and why his adaptability could unlock an already elite Detroit offense. 🔹 The full cornerback and safety breakdown — including the biggest wild card on the roster heading into 2026.

The Detroit Lions keep saying they’re “close”… but the defense tells a different story. From the defensive line rotation to linebacker uncertainty, this episode digs into the uncomfortable truth Lions fans are arguing about right now.

Is Aidan Hutchinson being asked to do too much? Is Maxx Crosby a real possibility or just fan fantasy? What happens if Alex Anzalone walks — and how worried should we be about Kirby Joseph’s injury outlook? We break down the film, the numbers, the contracts, and the front office decisions that could define the Lions’ Super Bowl window.

If you care about the Lions’ defense, cap strategy, and whether this team is actually built to win big — this is the episode. Subscribe, leave a review, and share with the Lions fan who thinks “we’re good” is good enough.

The Detroit Lions offseason spotlight turns to the trenches and tight ends.

In this episode of the Detroit Lions News Podcast, Joe and James break down the tight end room and offensive line, diving into how injuries, roster construction, and coaching changes impacted the offense — and what Brad Holmes must prioritize next.

Topics include:

• Sam LaPorta’s impact and what the Lions missed without him

• Brock Wright’s future and whether Detroit adds another tight end

• Free agent vs draft options at tight end

• Interior offensive line struggles and why it matters for Jared Goff

• Guard, center, and tackle scenarios for 2025

• Taylor Decker uncertainty and offensive line succession planning

• Why drafting tackles is riskier than fans think

• Senior Bowl insights and draft philosophy

• How injuries shape championship teams

This episode sets the stage for next week’s defensive line and linebacker breakdown as Detroit prepares for a pivotal offseason.

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he Detroit Lions made a surprise move at offensive coordinator — and the reaction was loud. On this episode of the Detroit Lions News Podcast, Joe Chapp and James break down the Lions’ hire of Drew Petzing and explain why the fit makes more sense than the initial backlash suggests.

We dive deep into why Detroit prioritized run-game design, how Petzing’s background aligns with Dan Campbell’s CEO vision, and what this hire means for the offense moving forward. From Arizona context to Detroit’s elite talent advantage, we separate real concerns from surface-level noise.

Plus, we roll straight into a full positional breakdown:

• QB: Why Jared Goff is locked in — and what the Lions might do behind him

• RB: David Montgomery’s future, Jameer Gibbs’ workload, and why this room is at a crossroads

• WR: Amon-Ra St. Brown’s dominance, Jameson Williams’ leap, and why Isaac Tesla’s rookie year was quietly huge

This episode sets the foundation for Detroit’s 2026 offense and tees up next week’s breakdown of tight ends and offensive line — two positions that could define the Lions’ Super Bowl window.

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Brad Holmes finally spoke — and this time, there were no deflections.

In this episode of Detroit Lions News, we break down Brad Holmes’ end-of-season press conference where he openly called the year a failure, took accountability, and laid out where the organization must improve. From the offensive line regression and defensive line depth issues, to the future of David Montgomery, Frank Ragnow’s retirement timeline, and the Lions’ approach to fixing the edge rush — nothing was off limits.

We also discuss what Holmes’ comments really signal about the 2025 offseason, why the Lions believe they’re still close, and how injuries, youth movement decisions, and missed depth moves shaped the season.

Plus:

• Why the offensive line decline mattered more than Ben Johnson leaving

• What “replenishing the defensive line” actually means

• The risk of relying on injury-prone depth

• Why Detroit’s offense was still elite — despite everything

• What has to change for the Lions to take the next step

The Detroit Lions season didn’t end the way anyone wanted — but the story isn’t as simple as “blow it up.”

In this episode of the Detroit Lions News Podcast, we break down what actually went wrong in 2025, why Detroit was one of the unluckiest teams in football, and how injuries, trench play, and coaching decisions shaped the outcome. We preview the meaningless-but-telling finale vs the Chicago Bears, discuss draft position, a fourth-place schedule, and why the Lions may be closer to a rebound than fans realize.

We also dive deep into: • Why blaming Jared Goff misses the point • The collapse of the run defense after key injuries • Interior offensive line problems and free-agent solutions • Edge rusher priorities and offseason philosophy • Why Detroit’s cap situation quietly puts them ahead of contenders

This isn’t doom and gloom — it’s a reality check, an offseason roadmap, and a look at why 2026 could be the bounce-back year.

The Detroit Lions were in a must-win spot — and what followed was one of the most brutal reality checks of the Dan Campbell era.

This wasn’t about effort. This wasn’t about “bad luck.” And it damn sure wasn’t about Jared Goff.

In this postgame breakdown, JC Sports Detroit cuts through the noise and lays out exactly why this Lions season collapsed — from catastrophic injuries in the secondary, to rookie coordinators in a Super Bowl window, to an interior offensive line that simply wasn’t ready.

The Detroit Lions take on the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day with everything on the line.

In this episode of the Detroit Lions News Podcast, we break down why this game matters more than it looks on paper. With Max Brosmer starting at quarterback for Minnesota, key Vikings injuries mounting, and Detroit still clinging to a faint playoff chance, this is a game the Lions must win.

We dive into:

• Lions vs Vikings betting lines and predictions

• Why Detroit gave away the first matchup

• How Max Brosmer changes the game

• Key offensive and defensive advantages

• Pressure rates, red-zone matchups, and blitz tendencies

• What Detroit must do to keep playoff hope alive

• Why this game could define Dan Campbell’s coaching future

The Lions are favored. The matchup favors Detroit. But after what happened last time… nothing is guaranteed.

🎄 Christmas Day football. 🦁 One last push. 🙏 A hope and a prayer.