The call sheet wasn’t out of the ordinary. The glasses, however, were a dead giveaway. On Dan Campbell The Playcaller, a look at the subtle-yet-effective changes and perhaps a season-defining move for the Detroit Lions ⤵️⤵️⤵️

New episode of Welcome To Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social Today's topics: -Recapping the trade deadline -What's wrong with the offensive line? -Commanders-Lions talk www.patreon.com/posts/talkin...

The Lions’ offense hasn’t looked quite right. The Vikings exposed some of those issues. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...

New episode of Welcome To Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social 🏈Aidan Hutchinson gets paid 💰 🏈Brian Branch’s return 🏈Trade deadline chatter 🏈Vikings-Lions talk www.patreon.com/posts/142354...

Aidan Hutchinson, Lions agree to 4-year extension www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...

You might’ve needed a Google search or five to get up to speed. You won’t find their names on any most-popular jersey lists. But this Lions secondary — comprised of journeymen, unproven talent, duct tape and a dream — met the moment Monday night. Here’s how: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

Alim McNeill’s return: Long-awaited and welcome sight for Lions’ defense www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...

Brian Branch is far too valuable to the Lions to keep putting himself in situations like this. He’s been ejected from a game, penalized at inopportune times and now suspended, after letting his emotions consume him. The Lions need him to figure it out — quickly: www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

He did

Aidan Hutchinson had it all. He was playing the best football of his life, for a Super Bowl contender. Then, his dream season came to an end one year ago in Dallas. But Hutch is now back. And once again, he wants it all. “He’s trying to be the greatest of all-time.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...

The Jamo-Goff connection on Sunday was…off. Williams averaged 26.9 air yards per target, but the Lions were just 2-of-8 for 40 yards and an INT throwing his way. But was it as bad as it looked? Here’s what the film says: www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

Wrote about how the Lions got back on track vs. the Bears: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

“It was time to get after him.” “We wanted to go out there and put on a little show.” Yeah, if you don’t think THAT was personal, you don’t know the Detroit Lions. They reminded the NFL who they were on Sunday. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...

New episode of Welcome to Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social -What went wrong vs. the Packers -Trenches talk -Ben Johnson's return www.patreon.com/posts/where-...

The Lions lost a game in the trenches. Dan Campbell says there’s nowhere to go but up. But until then, a look back at what went wrong: www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

In one of the more lopsided losses since this team turned the corner, the Lions didn't look like the Lions. An off day? A sign of things to come? Only time will tell. The Lions have plenty of it to figure things out. They couldn't on Sunday. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/660...

It is signed and dated by all, containing the three non-negotiables they collectively agreed upon — well before they’d even sniffed a win together. Leadership. Culture. Staffing. @coltonpouncy.bsky.social with the heater www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

I would repost this even if it wasn’t the lions, just exceptional writing.

Four years ago, vowing things would be different, the six leaders of this Lions franchise signed a pact. It contains their core principles. It is signed by all, hanging in their offices. The Detroit Lions planned for turnover. Years before their turnaround. Here’s the story of how they did it ⤵️

New episode of Welcome to Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social 🏈Micah Parsons is a Packer 🏈 Week 1 thoughts 🏈 A look at the NFC North www.patreon.com/posts/138051...

Why was Belichick's postgame presser at the senior prom

As the post-Ben Johnson era begins, don’t underestimate Jared Goff’s role in keeping things afloat. “I feel like I’m at a point in my career now where I can handle quite a bit above the ears and take on a lot of that role they’ve given me.” Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

New episode of Welcome to Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social, talking through the Lions’ 50-man roster, the Tim Patrick trade and more: www.patreon.com/posts/137480...

My 50-man roster analysis for the Lions: www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

My final Lions 53-man roster projection www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

New episode of Welcome to Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social, breaking down joint practice with the Texans and talking through one final 53-man roster projection before cut day. www.patreon.com/posts/137105...

Detroit 📸

Thoughts from joint practice Day 2, watching the Lions’ offense -More even than Day 1 -Poor 7-on-7 period -Power run game was on display -Sewell and Ratledge paved the way for explosive runs -Goff to Jamo connection 📈 -Another Gibbs/Monty backfield look www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...

On Wednesday, the Lions ate the Dolphins. Camp thoughts with @coltonpouncy.bsky.social www.patreon.com/posts/136472...

New episode of “Welcome To Detroit” 🏈🏈🏈 So, uh, the Lions are still good. Full hour on joint practices between the Lions and Dolphins with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social: www.patreon.com/posts/136472...

Lions joint practice takeaways: A dominating day on both sides vs. the Dolphins From @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social and yours truly: www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...

Fresh Lions roster projection. Talking through the QB situation, a couple of young defensive linemen making a push and more: www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...

New episode of Nick’s Film Room, highlighting Detroit’s defensive diamonds and evaluating Hendon Hooker’s performance: @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social www.patreon.com/posts/136241...

I’m glad the NFL season is back simply because I get to read @coltonpouncy.bsky.social on a regular basis. Fantastic work as always.

He kinda sneaks up on ya

reminded @coltonpouncy.bsky.social on the pod just now that, yes, you can still see O.J.'s head at the Hall of Fame

New episode of Welcome to Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social 🏈 Hutch is back 🏈 Training camp standouts 🏈 Players to watch in the HOF Game www.patreon.com/posts/135322...

NEW PODCAST: What it's like to cover one of the most fascinating teams in football — the Detroit Lions. The guest is @coltonpouncy.bsky.social: link.chtbl.com/SportsMediaP...

Appreciate Richard having me on

The Lions held a scrimmage this morning. Starting offense and defense got the bulk of the work. Aidan Hutchinson was the best player on the field. Had him with three sacks (with a fourth the team didn't credit). He looks phenomenal.

Posting some practice videos on Instagram. 📸: colton_pouncy

Day 4 observations from #Lions training camp -Dan Campbell briefly stops practice after several scuffles break out -How Jared Goff could accelerate Tate Ratledge’s development -Injury updates, news and notes www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...

Day 2 observations: www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...

Lions training camp observations: Dan Campbell confident entering Year 5 despite changes: www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...

This week's show! www.patreon.com/posts/next-s...

Listening to @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social and @coltonpouncy.bsky.social talk about line play is the best way to start a day 😤 Listen and subscribe to Welcome to Detroit 🦁

What’s next for the Lions after Frank Ragnow’s retirement: www.nytimes.com/athletic/640...

This week’s episode of Welcome to Detroit is live. The Frank Ragnow Episode. @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social www.patreon.com/posts/130712...

Right after the highest peak of his NFL life, Sean McVay was at a personal low. He didn’t know himself. But Chris Petersen saw him. And his first instinct was to help. How one small, kind act from a stranger led to a deep bond and reset McVay’s career: www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...

My column on one of the toughest to ever do it: