SHOCKER: Detroit Lions set to Interview unknown Jake Peetz for Offensive Coordinator.

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🗓️ 9 January 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Detroit Lions spark offseason intrigue with their search for a new offensive coordinator, eyeing candidates like Jake Peetz and David Blough amidst uncertainty over Dan Campbell’s play-calling future. Is Detroit hesitant to trust a veteran OC after recent shake-ups with Anthony Lynn and Johnny Morton? Matt Dery examines how this decision could reshape the Lions’ offensive identity and what it signals about leadership’s approach moving forward. Brad Holmes’ latest comments cast doubt on David Montgomery’s future with the team, sparking debate about the value of keeping productive veterans vs. making surgical cuts for high-impact signings like Tyler Linderbaum. Listener questions and concerns about coaching accountability, Al Michaels’ broadcast return for key playoff games, and potential free agency strategies add further layers to the Detroit Lions’ evolving offseason narrative. Are the Lions ready for bold moves, or will questions linger into the new season?

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0:00.0	Lions reportedly have another offensive coordinator candidate to interview, but you probably haven't heard of them.
0:11.5	You are Locked on Lions, your daily Detroit Lions podcast.
0:18.2	Part of the Locked on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:25.0	Let's do this, everybody.
0:26.4	It's a Friday edition of Lockdown Lions.
0:28.1	Locked-on Podcast Network, indeed, your team every day and the number one sports
0:32.3	podcast network, Matt Derry, with you on a Friday, January 9th into Saturday, January
0:37.3	10th. We got NFL
0:38.4	playoff games tomorrow and Sunday and Monday night. We appreciate you making us your first listen.
0:44.3	Checking us out, of course, wherever we get your podcast, Lockdown Lions for today.
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1:03.1	A lot to discuss on today's show, including David Montgomery,
1:07.3	the conundrum that the Lions seem to have with their veteran running back,
1:11.5	because when he has good games and he performs, the Lions win.
1:15.5	But if you listen to Brad Holmes yesterday, we talked a lot about it on yesterday's show,
1:20.4	listen to Brad Holmes talking about David Montgomery.
1:22.4	It doesn't sound like Monty will be back next year.
1:27.4	Brad also used a quote yesterday, deep surge. like, Monty will be back next year.
1:39.0	Brad also used a quote yesterday, deep surgery discussing the future of the Lions and how he thinks they should be viewed moving forward for next year.
1:40.4	He doesn't think it's deep surgery.
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