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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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Russ McNamara @rpmcnamara.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Excellent profile of Lions LB Jack Campbell by @coltonpouncy.bsky.social Gift Link:
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People, process, perspective: How Jack Campbell proved the Lions right
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Doug Tompsett @tompsett.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Great article by @coltonpouncy.bsky.social
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People, process, perspective: How Jack Campbell proved the Lions right (Gift Article)
Campbell cares deeply, especially about the people who were there in the early stages of this journey to the NFL.
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Nick Baumgardner @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Cannot tell you how much I love to see Penei Sewell turning into the Papa Bear for the Lions' OL at the ripe old age of 25. This is the role he was born for. Great read from @coltonpouncy.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...
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Best player, leader, captain, veteran: Penei Sewell taking on multiple roles for Lions
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Not Fantasy Relevant @notfantasyrelevant.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
“When she touched down, she didn’t know anything about touchdowns.” Bars
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Jack Campbell’s extension with the Lions was first reported by a physical therapist in Michigan, from the comfort of her car, before heading to work on Thursday. So, how exactly did Sweta Patel scoop the NFL’s biggest insiders? It was an organizational effort. www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...
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How the Lions coordinated Jack Campbell’s contract announcement with a big-time fan (Gift Article)
Sweta Patel has been a Lions season ticket holder since 2018, and Thursday, she broke team news while sitting in her car.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
You might be wondering what the Detroit Lions have been up to this offseason. They’ve spent the past few months staring in the mirror. Their reflection guided each move. Inside an offseason of hard truths and urgency ⤵️ (FREE) www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Blake Miller might’ve telegraphed his own selection, without even know it, two months ago on a Saturday in Indianapolis. It was a small glimpse, sure, but one that revealed the type of teammate and competitor he is. Story on Detroit’s RT of the future ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...
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How Blake Miller’s wrist injury proved he was a perfect fit for the Lions (Gift Article)
Lions GM Brad Holmes revealed the Lions made calls about trading up for Miller — until the board worked in their favor.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Final pre-draft thoughts www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
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Lions NFL Draft analysis: Predicting what they will do in Round 1 and more (Gift Article)
Colton Pouncy reveals the 10 players he thinks are best first-round fits for the Lions and identifies the positions he's watching closest.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
My final Lions big board, featuring 50+ prospects: www.nytimes.com/athletic/721...
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Lions big board: O-line options, addressing needs, best-player possibilities (Gift Article)
The Lions own the 17th pick in the first round and offensive line options should be there if they want to go that route.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
What I learned about the Lions: How Dan Campbell eyes team getting back that hunger www.nytimes.com/athletic/715...
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What I learned about the Lions: How Dan Campbell eyes team getting back that hunger (Gift Article)
Campbell also said he was ready to move Penei Sewell to left tackle if needed and that he was excited about adding center Cade Mays.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Lions NFL Draft big board: O-linemen, edge rushers top needs with DB, LB lurking www.nytimes.com/athletic/714...
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Lions restructure Jared Goff’s contract, create $32 million in cap space www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...
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Lions restructure Jared Goff’s contract, create $32 million in cap space
Goff was going to count $69.6 million against the cap this season, but the move reduces that amount to $37.6 million.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Initial thoughts on Cade Mays to the Lions www.nytimes.com/athletic/710...
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Lions agree to 3-year deal with center Cade Mays: Source
The Lions have some rebuilding to do on their offensive line and finding a starting center was a priority.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Lions mock draft: An offensive lineman they’ll love and edge rusher with juice www.nytimes.com/athletic/709...
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
What I learned at the NFL combine: Detroit Lions buzz and draft targets www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...
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What I learned at the NFL combine: Detroit Lions buzz and draft targets
Keldric Faulk and Kyle Louis make for interesting fits into Detroit's scheme, and multiple offensive linemen stood out in Indy.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
David Montgomery’s exit marks the end of a notable chapter for the current iteration of these Detroit Lions. A look back at how we got here, and why this feels like the best outcome for all involved. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/708...
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Left tackle Taylor Decker announces he’s returning to Lions for 2026 season www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...
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Left tackle Taylor Decker announces he’s returning to Lions for 2026 season
While Decker is returning, David Montgomery's future will need more clarity before the start of the new league year on March 11.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Lions Big Board 1.0 www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...
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Lions big board: Analyzing potential targets at No. 17 and on Day 2
Offensive tackle, edge rusher and the secondary figure to be positions the Lions could target in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
This is insane
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
First Lions mock draft with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social A faster, more athletic defense, and a tackle for the future. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
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Lions mock draft 1.0: Detroit gets faster and more athletic on defense
Detroit trades back in Round 1 and gets one of the draft's top pass rushers while finding an offensive tackle in Round 2.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Went position-by-position to breakdown the hiring of Drew Petzing and the impact it might have on the Lions offensively: www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
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Forecasting Drew Petzing’s Lions impact: How he might affect each position
Petzing and Jared Goff feels like a partnership that could flourish in ways it didn’t under John Morton.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Last night’s episode of Lions Collective, in case you missed it: www.youtube.com/live/KkrazJx...
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Breaking Down Detroit Lions Hiring New OC Drew Petzing!
YouTube video by Lions Collective
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The fall off from Stranger Things S4 to S5 needs to be studied. Dialogue was so corny and the acting was cringe — not to mention all the plot holes lol
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
NEW at The Athletic: a deep dive on new Lions OC Drew Petzing and what he brings to Detroit. -Background and relationships -Rushing metrics -Passing tendencies -Personnel groupings -Conversions rates -Final thoughts Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
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Analyzing Drew Petzing: Who and what are the Lions getting in their next OC?
Petzing's rushing scheme is physical, downhill and explosive and his play-action preferences should pair well with Jared Goff.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
What a dream season, man. How can you not be happy for Indiana
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
New at The Athletic: A long look at the season that was for the Lions, and where things went wrong. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/696...
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What went wrong for the Lions this season and how can they fix it?
A drop-off in O-line play, injuries and coaching changes contributed to a disappointing season. "We need to improve," Dan Campbell said.
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Kevin Fishbain @kfishbain.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Can the Bears get their ninth 12-win season in franchise history? Game picks from @danwiederer.bsky.social, @danpompei.bsky.social, Greenberg, @coltonpouncy.bsky.social and me, plus the final weekly mailbag of the season and more
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Keys to a Bears playoff run? Goal-to-go challenges? Mailbag plus Week 18 picks
Being able to sustain long drives and punish an opposing defense will be key for the Bears to make a run in the playoffs.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
The final scene at Ford Field Sunday featured painted team logos, slowly fading away with each passing minute. And while this technically wasn’t the end of the 2025 Detroit Lions, it sure felt like it, as they fade from the postseason landscape. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
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A chaotic finish, a crushing penalty and the Lions now staring at elimination
There were plenty of reasons the Lions lost, from a stunning end-of-half TD, to 230 rushing yards allowed, to costly end-of-game penalties.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
94 percent if they win out
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
W-L-W-L-W-L-W-L-W-L That’s how the last 10 games have played out, for a Lions team that must now win three in a row to make the playoffs. “We gotta get out of that rut,” Dan Campbell said. Their season now depends on it. Story from LA: www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
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Lions face more tough questions after dropping another one to a top NFC team
The Lions have played four games against the Rams, Eagles and Packers — and are a combined 0-4 against them.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
New episode of Welcome to Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social. Topics: -An impressive offensive performance -Return of the pass rush -Replacing Brian Branch -Future needs -Matthew Stafford looms Full episode: www.patreon.com/posts/some-c...
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Some critical decisions are ahead for the Lions, as is Matthew Stafford and the Rams | Welcome to Detroit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
It’s been a while since the Lions have been here — up against it. But it’s the sort of space they tend to operate best in. There’s a comfort in the chaos. Maybe, just maybe, it’s what was needed. “Nobody f—ing tells us who we are. We write our own story.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
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Backed into a corner, the Lions showed what they’re capable of and took care of business
“I’ve said it all along, we can’t worry about the outside noise," Lions coach Dan Campbell said after their Thursday night win over Dallas.
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Nick Baumgardner @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Great read from @coltonpouncy.bsky.social about the Lions and Thanksgiving. In 2008, the Lions went 0-16. The first year I couldn't fly home for Thanksgiving. I watched them lose, 47-10, alone in a shithole apartment and it was the most normal thing about the day. www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
New episode of Welcome to Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social 🏈Is it time to adjust how we view this offense? 🏈How good can this defense be? 🏈Sam LaPorta's injury 🏈Lions vs. the Giants Subscribe here: www.patreon.com/posts/is-it-...
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Is it time for a Detroit Lions' style tweak after a frustrating night in Philly? | Welcome to Detroit: A Detroit Lions Podcast
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
The Lions are missing Sam LaPorta, and replacing his impact won’t be simple: www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
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Lions are missing Sam LaPorta and replacing his impact won’t be simple
LaPorta will miss at least three more games while on IR and will be missed. "He's a special player," OC John Morton said.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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...
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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.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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...
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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.’"
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
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 ⤵️⤵️⤵️
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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 www.patreon.com/posts/talkin...
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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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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
The Lions’ offense hasn’t looked quite right. The Vikings exposed some of those issues. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
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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 · 29/10/2025
New episode of Welcome To Detroit with @nickbaumgardner.bsky.social 🏈Aidan Hutchinson gets paid 💰 🏈Brian Branch’s return 🏈Trade deadline chatter 🏈Vikings-Lions talk www.patreon.com/posts/142354...
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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 · 29/10/2025
Aidan Hutchinson, Lions agree to 4-year extension www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
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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 · 21/10/2025
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...
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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 · 17/10/2025
Alim McNeill’s return: Long-awaited and welcome sight for Lions’ defense www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
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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 · 14/10/2025
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...
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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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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
He did
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
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...
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‘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 · 30/09/2025
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...
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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 · 17/09/2025
Wrote about how the Lions got back on track vs. the Bears: www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
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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.
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Colton Pouncy @coltonpouncy.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
“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...
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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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