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Drew Petzing Outlines Player-First, Physical Vision as Lions Introduce New Offensive Coordinator

Petzing emphasizes Jared Goff’s heavy role in game planning with a flexible, two-back attack.

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.