Overview
- - Detroit distributed an introductory video to season-ticket holders featuring Petzing and Dan Campbell, with Campbell citing Petzing’s complete command of run, protection and pass concepts and a strong cultural fit.
- - In a Pride of Detroit interview, Petzing called Jared Goff as impressive a quarterback as he has seen on tape and said Goff will be "immensely" involved in shaping the offense.
- - Petzing stressed building the scheme around available personnel and adjusting week to week, pointing to pivots he made in Arizona when injuries forced changes to identity.
- - He underscored a physical approach to offense, highlighting run-game fundamentals and exploring ways to put Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery on the field together to stress defenses.
- - Petzing praised Montgomery as a versatile three-down back, and Montgomery said the new coordinator told him he wants him to be part of the offense, reinforcing the back’s place in Detroit’s plans.