Colton Pouncy
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Dan Campbell said his offense needed to score touchdowns in the red zone. He said it needed to convert on fourth down.
But is Campbell’s desire to win games with his offense still necessary when his defense has turned a corner?
And is it time to adjust?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
But is Campbell’s desire to win games with his offense still necessary when his defense has turned a corner?
And is it time to adjust?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Lions offense stumbles, and maybe it’s time Dan Campbell leaned into his defense
"There’s some things I wish I would’ve done differently," Lions coach Dan Campbell said after the Lions' loss Sunday night.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Dan Campbell said his offense needed to score touchdowns in the red zone. He said it needed to convert on fourth down.
But is Campbell’s desire to win games with his offense still necessary when his defense has turned a corner?
And is it time to adjust?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
But is Campbell’s desire to win games with his offense still necessary when his defense has turned a corner?
And is it time to adjust?
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Lions OC John Morton has handled himself as well as he reasonably could’ve, after losing his play-calling duties.
His comments suggest he’s ready to do whatever it takes. That should be applauded.
“It’s not about me. …The ultimate goal is to win the Super Bowl.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
His comments suggest he’s ready to do whatever it takes. That should be applauded.
“It’s not about me. …The ultimate goal is to win the Super Bowl.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Lions OC John Morton shows he’s ‘all team’ in the face of adversity: ‘That’s what we do’
Dan Campbell sees John Morton as an essential piece to the offense's success. "I told him, 'Man, I need you.’"
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Lions OC John Morton has handled himself as well as he reasonably could’ve, after losing his play-calling duties.
His comments suggest he’s ready to do whatever it takes. That should be applauded.
“It’s not about me. …The ultimate goal is to win the Super Bowl.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
His comments suggest he’s ready to do whatever it takes. That should be applauded.
“It’s not about me. …The ultimate goal is to win the Super Bowl.”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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 ⤵️⤵️⤵️
On Dan Campbell The Playcaller, a look at the subtle-yet-effective changes and perhaps a season-defining move for the Detroit Lions ⤵️⤵️⤵️
November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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 ⤵️⤵️⤵️
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
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Today's topics:
-Recapping the trade deadline
-What's wrong with the offensive line?
-Commanders-Lions talk
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Talking the Lions' offensive issues vs. Minnesota and the trade deadline | Welcome to Detroit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
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November 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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
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Today's topics:
-Recapping the trade deadline
-What's wrong with the offensive line?
-Commanders-Lions talk
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The Lions’ offense hasn’t looked quite right. The Vikings exposed some of those issues.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
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.
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM
The Lions’ offense hasn’t looked quite right. The Vikings exposed some of those issues.
Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
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
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🏈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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October 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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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🏈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...
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.
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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...
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.
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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...
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...
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
www.nytimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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’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
October 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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’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
I just hope @coltonpouncy.bsky.social found his way into Bama-Mizzou
October 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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...
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.
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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...
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...
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.
www.nytimes.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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...
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...
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
September 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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...
“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.
www.nytimes.com
September 15, 2025 at 1:11 AM
“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...
“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
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-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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September 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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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-What went wrong vs. the Packers
-Trenches talk
-Ben Johnson's return
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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...
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
September 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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...
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...
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.
www.nytimes.com
September 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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...
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...
Reposted by Colton Pouncy
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...
Leadership. Culture. Staffing.
@coltonpouncy.bsky.social with the heater
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
The Lions anticipated turnover. Their principles prepared them for it
www.nytimes.com
September 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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...
Leadership. Culture. Staffing.
@coltonpouncy.bsky.social with the heater
www.nytimes.com/athletic/659...
Reposted by Colton Pouncy
I would repost this even if it wasn’t the lions, just exceptional writing.
September 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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 ⤵️
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 ⤵️
September 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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 ⤵️
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
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🏈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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September 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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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🏈Micah Parsons is a Packer
🏈 Week 1 thoughts
🏈 A look at the NFC North
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Reposted by Colton Pouncy
Why was Belichick's postgame presser at the senior prom
September 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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...
“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
September 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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...
“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...
Breaking down the Detroit Lions' initial 2025 roster and what's next | Welcome to Detroit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
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August 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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...