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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 1d

The Lions’ offense hasn’t looked quite right. The Vikings exposed some of those issues.

Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...

The Lions’ offense hasn’t looked quite right and Vikings exposed some of those issues

"It was probably one of the worst games we played in a long time,” Detroit coach Dan Campbell said after the loss.

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 5d

New episode of Welcome To Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social

🏈Aidan Hutchinson gets paid 💰
🏈Brian Branch’s return
🏈Trade deadline chatter
🏈Vikings-Lions talk

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Lions extend Aidan Hutchinson as season's first game with the Vikings looms | Welcome to Detroit: A Detroit Lions Podcast

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 5d

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

Aidan Hutchinson, Lions agree to 4-year extension, his agent says

Hutchinson has picked up this season right where he left off before his injury in 2024 and the Lions were ready to extend him.

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 13d

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...

Makeshift Lions secondary met the moment in a big way vs. Bucs: ‘We heard all the noise’

With both starting cornerbacks and both starting safeties out, the Lions gave Baker Mayfield and the Bucs' offense fits Monday night.

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 17d

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

Alim McNeill’s return: Long-awaited and welcome sight for Lions’ defense

Defensive tackle Alim McNeill tore his ACL in December and is returning a little ahead of schedule

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 20d

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...

Brian Branch’s actions are hurting the Lions, and he needs to figure it out — quickly

Branch is gaining a reputation in this league and it's not one that he or the Lions want. The situation Sunday night was entirely avoidable.

www.nytimes.com

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 23d

He did

Nick Baumgardner @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social · 23d

I just hope @coltonpouncy.bsky.social found his way into Bama-Mizzou

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 24d

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...

‘He’s trying to be the greatest of all-time’: How Aidan Hutchinson returned to form post-injury

Last year's abrupt ending had the Lions' star pass rusher asking "Why?" Now, he's back to his usual self and off to a hot start in 2025.

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Sep 30

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...

What happened to the Jared Goff-Jameson Williams connection? Analyzing what went wrong

Goff and Williams connected on just 2 of 8 throws and missed on several potential big plays against the Browns.

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Sep 17

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

What changed for the Lions? How Detroit fixed its offense and defense in Week 2

After a frustrating Week 1 loss, the Lions beat the Bears in the trenches and go into Week 3's Monday night matchup with confidence.

www.nytimes.com

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Sep 15

“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...

Lions get the train rolling in bounce-back, personal win against Bears, Ben Johnson

Jared Goff threw for 334 yards and five TDs and the offense averaged a franchise-record 8.8 yards per play in scoring 52 points.

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Sep 10

New episode of Welcome to Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social

-What went wrong vs. the Packers
-Trenches talk
-Ben Johnson's return

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Where do the Lions need to improve most after week one? And were any GB issues long-term problems? | Welcome to Detroit: A Detroit Lions Podcast

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Sep 9

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...

After Lions got beat in the trenches on both sides, ‘nowhere to go but up’

Detroit's young guards struggled in their first game and the Lions were unable to pressure Jordan Love enough in the Week 1 loss.

www.nytimes.com

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Sep 8

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...

Lions fell into hole early and couldn’t escape it: ‘We have a lot of work to do’

Jared Goff was pressured often, the Lions couldn't find any explosive plays and they struggled in the red zone at Lambeau Field.

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Brad Beatson @bandit.football · Sep 5

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...

The Lions anticipated turnover. Their principles prepared them for it

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Shadow Panda, esq @shadowpandaesq.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Sep 5

www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

The Lions anticipated turnover. Their principles prepared them for it

Culture, leadership and staffing are the core principles of the organization's pact and it's at the root of their turnaround and success.

www.nytimes.com

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Sep 5

www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...

The Lions anticipated turnover. Their principles prepared them for it

Culture, leadership and staffing are the core principles of the organization's pact and it's at the root of their turnaround and success.

www.nytimes.com

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Sep 5

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 ⤵️

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Sep 3

New episode of Welcome to Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social

🏈Micah Parsons is a Packer
🏈 Week 1 thoughts
🏈 A look at the NFC North

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The season has arrived! Let's talk Lions-Packers and the NFC North | Welcome to Detroit: A Detroit Lions Podcast

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Chris Vannini @chrisvannini.com · Sep 2

Why was Belichick's postgame presser at the senior prom

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Sep 2

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...

Jared Goff ready to take on more in Lions’ post-Ben Johnson era

“This thing is set up for Goff to have success with our playmakers," Dan Campbell said of the Lions quarterback.

www.nytimes.com

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Aug 28

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...

Breaking down the Detroit Lions' initial 2025 roster and what's next | Welcome to Detroit: A Detroit Lions Podcast

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

Lions roster analysis: With only 50 players, work remains at edge rusher

The Lions haven't filled all their initial roster spots yet and with just three edge rushers, that looks like a position they'll address.

www.nytimes.com

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Aug 24

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

Lions 53-man roster projection: Hendon Hooker’s future in doubt, questions remain at edge

The Lions have one of the NFC's best rosters, but they'll have some difficult decisions to make in the coming days.

www.nytimes.com

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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · Aug 22

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.

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It's almost cut day: Let's project the Lions' 53 | Welcome to Detroit: A Detroit Lions Podcast

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