INSIDE: Couple New Faces, Shifting TITLES—Did Detroit Lions Create a WINNING Staff for 2026?

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4.1 • 680 Ratings

🗓️ 23 February 2026

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Detroit Lions with some minor changes to their coaching staff ahead of the 2026 NFL season. With Director of Sports Performance Mike Clark retiring, questions swirl around changes—or lack thereof—in the Lions’ strength and conditioning department. Offensive strategy takes center stage as Drew Petzing steps in as offensive coordinator, earning high praise from Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, while Mike Kafka assumes the key role of passing game coordinator. Matt Dery breaks down how these moves could redefine the Lions’ identity on both sides of the ball, explores Gregg Rosenthal’s NFL Top 101 Free Agents list snubbing linebacker Alex Anzalone, and examines pressure points for Kelvin Sheppard and the defense after last year’s disappointing 9-8 finish. With insights on homegrown talent, free agency targets, and potential draft directions, this episode sets the stage for major storylines as the Lions gear up for the new season. Will these changes be enough to spark a playoff resurgence?

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0:00.0	All right, so the Lions coaching staff is finalized for 2026, and you wanted changes with the strength and conditioning coaches, and you've got them.
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0:33.9	Matt Derry with you on a Monday, February the 23rd into Tuesday, February 24th.
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1:07.9	Monday. Today is Monday. Usually is mock draft Monday. I'm going to move that to tomorrow
1:12.8	because I've got a special guest tomorrow and Nick Shook who's going to join us from NFL.com
1:17.7	and the NFL network. Nick is heading to Indianapolis for the draft combine or for I should say
1:22.9	for the scouting combine, which takes place tomorrow through the weekend.
1:28.4	I want to do mock draft Monday tomorrow.
1:31.0	We will also recap what Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes said.
1:35.4	Yes, or tomorrow, as the Lions General Manager and head coach will speak on Tuesday.
1:41.5	We've got a call of the day today.
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