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Colton Pouncy
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Detroit Lions for The Athletic. Mizzou grad. Welcome to Detroit podcast. It's just Bluesky. It's not that deep.
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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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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.
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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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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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“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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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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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.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
The Lions anticipated turnover. Their principles prepared them for it
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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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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...
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.
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