Detroit Lions
Mentioned in 69 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Detroit Lions An NFL franchise frequently discussed on sports podcasts for their recent competitive turnaround, offensive innovation under Ben Johnson's coaching system, and successful rebuilding strategy anchored by strong drafting and young talent development. Podcast coverage focuses on their roster decisions, including running back committee dynamics with Jameer Gibbs and David Montgomery, defensive line personnel moves, and offensive coordinator hires. The team serves as both a model for successful organizational rebuilding and a point of comparison for NFL coaching approaches and free agent evaluations across the league.
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Mojo In The Morning · Apr 16, 2026
Dirty 4: Sydney Sweeney Facing Backlash for New Euphoria Season
“NFL team featured in story about Freddie McGee III standing outside practice facility seeking tryout opportunity”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Apr 16, 2026
Mock Draft: What Teams SHOULD Do in Round 1
“Analyzed for eighteenth overall pick with Blake Miller offensive lineman selection”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 13, 2026
NFL wins appeal of collusion ruling + Roger Goodell on Australia game (4/13 Hour 2)
“Employ RB Gibbs; discussed as one of five most explosive offensive players in football”
Pack-A-Day: Your Daily Packers Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
The 10 Most Likely Packers Draft Picks in Round 6!!!
“NFL team mentioned for sixth-round offensive lineman draft pick”
Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers · Apr 7, 2026
PACKERS SQUAD SHOW: Are the Packers REALLY Super Bowl Contenders? | Blockbuster Trade Debate
“Mentioned as NFC North rival with comparable playoff odds to Packers for 2026 season”
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast · Apr 7, 2026
BEST PLAYER AVAILABLE: Should We Believe Bears Will Draft BPA Regardless of Position? | CHGO Bears
“Ben Johnson served as offensive coordinator, establishing philosophy now applied with Bears”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 7, 2026
April 7, 2026 Hour 4
“Jacksonville acquired a third-round pick from Detroit in the trade that sent their first-round pick away”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 7, 2026
Lamar Jackson reports for voluntary workouts + How long will Baker Mayfield remain a Buc? (4/7 Hour 2)
“Referenced regarding Ben Johnson's offensive system that Lamar Jackson must learn under new Ravens regime”
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast · Apr 3, 2026
NO PICKS: NFL Denies Chicago Bears Comp Picks AGAIN | CHGO Bears Podcast
“Divisional rival discussed in context of division-winning strategy and playoff implications”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Apr 3, 2026
Projected #1 pick Fernando Mendoza visiting Raiders next week + What went wrong for Packers in 2025? (4/3 Hour 2)
“Facing pressure to win Super Bowl after recent playoff disappointments; Dan Campbell under scrutiny”
Brown Bag Mornings · Apr 2, 2026
04/02/26 – HIGHLIGHTS of Brown Bag Mornings: 🤡 April Fools Backfires & 💔 Becky G Drama
“NFL team featured in April Fools' prank claiming Eminem signed one-day contract as quarterback”
Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers · Apr 1, 2026
GUTEY'S GUYS: Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald could anchor the Packers run defense from Day 1
“Referenced as elite rushing team requiring strong interior run defense to contain”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 1, 2026
Full Show 04-01-2026
“NFL team mentioned in April Fool's joke about Eminem signing as quarterback”
Mojo In The Morning · Apr 1, 2026
Dirty 4: Eminem Signs Contract with Detroit Lions
“Subject of April Fools' joke about Eminem signing as quarterback, posted by Complex Sports”
Pack-A-Day: Your Daily Packers Podcast · Apr 1, 2026
Matt LaFleur Was NEVER On the Hot Seat!
“Potential opponent for Packers overseas game in Munich, Germany”
Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills · Apr 1, 2026
Strategy: Joe Brady and Brandon Beane SHARE Buffalo Bills OFFSEASON Insights at NFL Owners Meetings
“John Fox coached C.J. Gardner Johnson for one season; referenced in vetting process”
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast · Mar 31, 2026
HITTING THE MARK: Ben Johnson Expects Big Jump in Caleb Williams’ Completion Percentage | CHGO Bears
“Referenced as comparison for Ben Johnson's offensive success and 70% completion percentage achievement with Jared Goff”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Mar 31, 2026
32 Takeaways from AFC Coaches Breakfast and Dave Canales Steals the Show
“Frank Ragnow received signing bonus restructure; Taylor Decker contract dispute raised organizational concerns”
Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears · Mar 31, 2026
Ben Johnson AND Ryan Poles Join to Talk Caleb Williams, NFL Draft and More | Hoge & Jahns
“Referenced as comparison point for Ben Johnson's offensive system success and Jared Goff's completion percentage achievement”
First Things First · Mar 10, 2026
Ravens ’S.B.o.B’, Geno Smith traded to Jets, Ken Rosenthal joins, Top 10 Free Agency Edition
“Discussed as potential playoff contender with young core but lower S-Bob ranking due to job security”
Nightcap · Mar 7, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 1: Kyler Murray still a FRANCHISE QB or WASHED UP, ROASTING Cowboy Fans for BELIEVING 30 Years of Jerry Jones “Our Year” Lies
“Ranked ahead of Cowboys; getting Laporta back with Amon Ra and J-Mo in receiving corps”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 7, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 1: Kyler Murray still a FRANCHISE QB or WASHED UP, ROASTING Cowboy Fans for BELIEVING 30 Years of Jerry Jones “Our Year” Lies
“NFL team mentioned as contender with Laporta returning and ranked ahead of Cowboys in NFC standings”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 7, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 2: STUNNED Bears TRADING DJ Moore to Bills for Josh Allen MISSING SB LXI piece!, End of an ERA in Detroit after D-MO TRADED to Texans
“Traded David Montgomery to Houston, ending three-year partnership with Jameer Gibbs in 'Sonic and Knuckles' backfield duo”
Nightcap · Mar 7, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 2: STUNNED Bears TRADING DJ Moore to Bills for Josh Allen MISSING SB LXI piece!, End of an ERA in Detroit after D-MO TRADED to Texans
“Traded David Montgomery to Houston, ending three-year partnership with Jameer Gibbs in 'Sonic and Knuckles' backfield duo”
First Things First · Mar 6, 2026
Nuggets beat Lakers, Jayson Tatum to return from Achilles tear, Brou’s NBA MVP Ballot, Title Pie
“Mentioned as potential destination for Tyler Linderbaum; interested in offensive line upgrades”
Nightcap · Mar 6, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: REACTION to DJ Moore trade to Bills + Pittman Jr. to Pittsburgh? Maxx Crosby DRAMA
“Referenced as example of successful player-coach relationship model”
Nightcap · Mar 3, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Steelers to target WR in draft, Marvin Harrison Jr. to Browns? + Texans backing Stroud
“Traded running back David Montgomery to Houston Texans; discussed in context of roster turnover”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 3, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Steelers to target WR in draft, Marvin Harrison Jr. to Browns? + Texans backing Stroud
“Acquired running back David Montgomery in trade from Houston Texans”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Mar 2, 2026
Texans Trades, Maxx’s Market and Biggest Offsseason Questions
“Traded David Montgomery to Houston Texans for fourth-round pick, seventh-round pick, and Juice Scruggs”
Felger & Massarotti · Mar 2, 2026
Jayson Tatum’s Documentary // Patriots Offseason Spending // Lightning Round of Callers - 3/2 (Hour 3)
“Discussed in context of David Montgomery trade to Houston Texans”
CHGO Chicago Bears Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
Surprising NFL Combine Rumors: Could Braxton Jones RETURN to the Bears? | CHGO Bears Podcast
“Mentioned regarding David Montgomery trade to Houston Texans and offensive line priorities”
Brock and Salk · Mar 2, 2026
Hour 3 - What Will The Seahawks Do At Running Back, Brian Nemhauser
“David Montgomery traded to Texans mid-show; previously discussed as potential Seahawks running back option”
Nightcap · Mar 2, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 2: David Montgomery TRADED to Texans, Cardinals to CUT Kyler Murray
“Traded RB David Montgomery to Houston Texans for draft picks and offensive lineman”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 2, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 2: David Montgomery TRADED to Texans, Cardinals to CUT Kyler Murray
“Traded David Montgomery to Houston Texans for fourth and seventh round picks plus offensive lineman”
First Take · Mar 2, 2026
Hour 2: Problem with Draymond Defending Nico Harrison?
“Traded David Montgomery to Texans; discussed regarding running back depth with Jahmyr Gibbs”
Miller and Moulton · Mar 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 Hour 4
“Referenced regarding RB Jameer Gibbs' 40-time comparison to Oregon tight end prospect”
Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills · Feb 28, 2026
Buffalo Bills’ Linebacker HUNT: Free Agent Targets to EVOLVE Defense Under Jim Leonhard
“Alex Anzalone's team; played 96% of snaps in 2025 with 95 tackles and strong all-around play”
Pack-A-Day: Your Daily Packers Podcast · Feb 28, 2026
Packers Offseason Chat w/ Tyler Brooke!!!
“Referenced in context of Jordan Love's pick-six interception during 2024 season”
Nightcap · Feb 28, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 1: LEAKED NFLPA report card NFL GM says Tyreek Hill isn't even worth the VET-MINIMUM
“Mentioned as potential destination for linebacker prospects based on recent draft activity”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 28, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 1: LEAKED NFLPA report card NFL GM says Tyreek Hill isn't even worth the VET-MINIMUM
“GM Brad Holmes received A-grade on NFLPA report card, indicating strong organizational standards”
Pivot Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
John Brown won't apologize for his parenting playbook to greatness or his primary role in shaping his sons’ athletic careers, all 3 reaching elite levels, especially All-Pro Amon-Ra St. Brown, who credits his dad for his NFL mindset, discipline & drive.
“NFL team where Amon-Ra St. Brown plays as an All-Pro receiver, central to discussion of his professional success”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 27, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 2: Mendoza vs. Shedeur + NFL Combine REACTION, Sonny Styles is LEGIT
“Discussed regarding wide receiver talent (Jameis Wilson) and defensive coordinator Calvin Shepard's comments on player conduct”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 27, 2026
LIVE from The NFL Combine Day 3, Longtime NFL reporter Albert Breer stops by, NFL Films Sr Producer Greg Cosell joins the show
“Referenced regarding Amon-Ra St. Brown and Ben Johnson offensive scheme influence”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 27, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Ohio State’s Sonny Styles DESTROYS the NFL Combine + Aaron Glenn CAUGHT NAPPING at COMBINE + Colts GRANT Anthony Richardson to SEEK TRADE + Puka Nacua & Cooper Kupp to TRAIN in OFFSEASON
“Referenced as deep, competitive team with multiple contributors; mentioned in context of team building and roster construction”
Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills · Feb 26, 2026
BILLS SQUAD SHOW: Talking OURSELVES into offseason ideas: Taron to SAFETY? Tremaine back?
“Referenced for nose tackle options DJ Reader and Greg Gaines available in free agency”
Locked On Bills - Daily Podcast On The Buffalo Bills · Feb 26, 2026
Buffalo Bills Free Agent Defensive Line OPTIONS—Who Should They PRIORITIZE?
“Employed Roy Lopez and DJ Reader in 2025; their defensive line contributions analyzed for Bills fit”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 26, 2026
Ravens HC Jesse Minter hopes to get Lamar Jackson at OTAs + Broncos HC Sean Payton will give up play-calling duties to OC Davis Webb (2/26 Hour 2)
“Referenced as model for run-heavy, downhill football strategy that is resurgent across the NFL”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Hour 4
“Brad Holmes' draft strategy with five early picks cited as model for Dolphins to replicate in rebuild”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Hour 3 Chris Perkins & Seth Everett
“Referenced as example of successful rebuilding through good drafting and young talent development”
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal · Feb 25, 2026
25 More NFL Combine Nuggets, Bills GM Brandon Beane and Steelers GM Omar Khan Join the Show!
“Taylor Decker retirement decision; international game scheduling impact”