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‘Don't act like we're bringing in a scrub': Why Lions believe they'll rebound from brain drain
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — As Terrion Arnold jogged out to practice Monday morning, he turned back to a coach and nodded: I know I've got research to do. Arnold wasn't talking to his teammates about a conversation they had in the locker room. The Detroit Lions' 2024 first-round draft pick wasn't talking to defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, either, nor to his defensive backs coach. The cornerback was following up about a research assignment from … receivers coach, Scottie Montgomery? Neither player nor coach found this unusual. 'Always trying to get that extra,' Montgomery, who's also assistant head coach, told Yahoo Sports. 'Things that they can see that maybe we're putting on tape, but definitely that other people are putting on tape. To help them get to not only formation recognition better, but route recognition. 'A lot of questions and answers.' Montgomery spoke about the cross-field collaboration as if it is normal and standard in the NFL. In Detroit, he said, the offensive and defensive line coaches aid players across the line of scrimmage. As running backs coach last year, Montgomery alerted linebackers to keys worth remembering. Like the level of physicality in Lions practices, this is not the NFL norm. There are some teams that don't organize interdisciplinary conversations at all and others that do so only during a bye week as the exception rather than the rule. In Year 5 of head coach Dan Campbell, the Lions expect more. 'The maturation process of our program, of what Dan has been able to do for the organization — it just kind of turned everything into think tank,' Montgomery said. 'We're going against each other in training camp [and] there's no doubt we're competing our ass off. 'But at the same time, we know that this is for a bigger goal that's going to start a bit later.' [Get more Lions news: Detroit team feed] The think tank mentality sweeping the Lions organization has contributed to Detroit's recent success, the Lions' playoff berths the past two years were their first consecutive postseasons since 1993-1995. The Lions are looking to follow their 2023 season NFC championship appearance and 2024 franchise-record 15 wins with the spotlight that's eluded the franchise its entire history. Detroit has never played in, much less won, a Super Bowl. Multiyear success is a good start. But the Lions lost three key members of their braintrust during the offseason. Their plan for maintaining the standard amid turnover at offensive coordinate, defensive coordinator and center? Enter the think tank. 'We're going to do what we do here from Dan more than anybody else — he's the top of the brain trust,' Montgomery said. 'Everything changes. Nothing stays the same. 'If it is, the complacency will kill you.' The trio they lost — and the trio they found Success, rather than complacency, was the demise of the 2024 Lions group. The Chicago Bears hired Ben Johnson as their head coach while the New York Jets hired Aaron Glenn to lead their franchise. Early in the summer, the Lions also lost four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow to retirement. No one disputes the talent and foundation each of the three brought the club, or the work it will take to replace them. But the think tank mentality means the Lions aren't starting from scratch building new schemes and playbooks to match their play-callers. The play-callers aren't starting from scratch, either. 'It's not like we're going from Ben and AG to some coaches that don't know anything,' wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown told Yahoo Sports. 'Don't act like we're bringing in a scrub. 'These coaches know ball.' Sheppard was promoted internally after coaching linebackers and outside linebackers after Glenn the past four years. He was in the building for all of Glenn's installations, meetings and play-calls; he contributed to last year's seventh-ranked scoring defense (the Lions did rank 20th in yards allowed, in part stemming from when injuries bled their depth). Like Glenn, Sheppard played in the NFL — a linebacker for five teams across eight seasons. In St. Brown's words: not a scrub. On offense, John Morton spent time first as a player on the Packers' and Raiders' practice squads and more recently on the coaching staffs for six different clubs. His 2022 senior offensive assistant role with the Lions meant he was front and center as Johnson first installed the Lions' most recent offense. As Broncos pass game coordinator in 2023 and 2024, Morton subsequently helped Sean Payton turn around Denver. 'So he kind of knows what we've been doing here, he knows the players and, like he says: he's going to continue to do the things that we do well,' St. Brown said. The Lions ranked first in scoring offense and second in offensive production last season. 'We've been a pretty good offense for the past few years, so a lot of the stuff that we've been good at we've kept in,' St. Brown said. 'Then, obviously, Johnny Mo's going to add his wrinkles.' Expect shifts in formations and tweaks in motions, but not a full overhaul thanks to the retention of run game coordinator and offensive line coach Hank Fraley. Fraley 'was a big driving force probably in the fact that everything didn't change, which I'm happy about,' left guard Graham Glasgow told Yahoo Sports. 'They did a good job of making it so that it's not all completely new, which I appreciate.' That's by design for the Campbell think tank, which aims to maximize each member of its staff but not rely too heavily on them to regroup when success prompts promotions elsewhere. On the offensive line, Glasgow is teaching second-round rookie Tate Ratledge some of what Ragnow taught him, sharing tips on how to read hand placement to detect pressure and whom to help first when uncovered during a play-action pass. 'He always was good at keeping a bigger-picture view of what we were supposed to do,' Glasgow said of Ragnow. 'Frank was always just a tough play who's really f***ing smart. 'I feel like you can always learn little things from that.' In 2025, Lions looking 'to close out some debts' The Lions' return to postseason relevance under Campbell felt good at first. 'When nobody has expectations for you to win games or go far or win playoff games, it feels nice when you're doing those things,' Glasgow said. 'But then … last year we win all those games for what? To go home?' January left a bitter taste in Detroit's mouth. The Lions hosted the upstart Washington Commanders in the divisional round before an electric Detroit fan base. Five turnovers doomed the Lions' offense while a slew of late-season injuries decimated their defense. The Commanders upset Detroit, 45-31. 'We've created this chip on our shoulder this offseason to understand 'close' is not close,' Montgomery said. Campbell told his roster during an early training camp team meeting: There must be a reckoning. 'We're out to finish what we started, we're going to close out some of these debts,' Campbell reiterated the message Monday morning. External expectations ticked up quickly last offseason … and now hang in limbo. Players know they're no longer the NFC favorites and their luster has lost some shine even as they believe in their consistent-over-flashy principles. In some ways, St. Brown says, the expectation that the Lions will hover in the range of fifth to 10th is more comfortable for this team and this city than the feared favorites. Few expected them to make it to the NFC championship two seasons ago, just as few expected drafting Jahmyr Gibbs 11th overall to be an investment that returned handsomely and few believed at first in what now borders on the legend of Dan Campbell. 'We're not back to square one, but we're back to square 'you're still underdogs,'' St. Brown said. 'We feel like we play best when we're underdogs. We love being the underdog [and it] gives us that hunger, that fight [that] our team is built off. 'We're right where we need to be.'
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Terrion Arnold can't keep calm until the 2025 NFL International Games schedule is out
(Image via Getty: Terrion Arnold) Terrion Arnold , a 22-year-old cornerback for the Detroit Lions , shared some crazy news with the globe through his X. The 2024 NFL Draft first-round 24th pick wrote, 'Wait till y'all see who our first game is 😂😂 this crazy lol!! Come back to this tweet tmrw' - leaving fans wondering who it could be. Would it be the one that got the Detroit Lions out of the playoffs? Washington Commanders? Fans shared their incredible guesses! One wrote, 'I'm thinking the Commanders. MNF', another said, 'Must be Washington and if it is idk why you laughin', and a third fan couldn't wait, 'We have to wait till 8 pm May 14th. Just tell us already 😆' — ArnoldTerrion (@ArnoldTerrion) Who would be up against the Detroit Lions? Would it be the Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, or the Philadelphia Eagles? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo The official NFL website partially revealed the 2025 NFL International Games schedule . It did have a mention of the Washington Commanders. The Commanders will go up against the Miami Dolphins in Week 11 of the 2025 Regular Season, starting from November 16, 2025. The matchup will occur at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain. The game will be broadcast on the NFL Network at 9:30 AM EST. But then, that's not what Terrion Arnold was all excited about, right? Arnold's team played against the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers in the 2024 NFL season. And they were defeated by the Commanders in the divisional round! Anyway, fans couldn't stop guessing! 'Spoiler: it's Minnesota', 'gotta be Washington lol', 'Eagles, better be anyways', 'bro it's the chiefs ik it is', and 'If it's the Bears 😩' Would it be Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson versus Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell in the 2025 NFL Regular Season? The Detroit Times commented on Terrion Arnold's X post, 'BEARS👀🔥' and shared a picture of Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and former offensive quality control coach for the Detroit Lions and current head coach for the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson! One fan was too realistic about not waiting for the big reveal, wrote, 'Nah we need to sleep at night. What is this torture?!' Also read: Jason Kelce reveals Taylor Swift has met his baby girl no. 4 Finnley Anne Kelce | NFL News - The Times of India
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Terrion Arnold Teases Big Detroit Lions Announcement
The Detroit Lions are now recognized as one of the type franchises in the National Football Conference, giving them plenty of pull with free agents and in the trade market heading toward the second half of the NFL's offseason. The Lions' rookie minicamp brought out promising performances from rookies including former Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, who wowed onlookers with an off balance catch on a long pass. Advertisement One man who will be tasked with defending the Lions rookie during practice is former first round pick Terrion Arnold, who showed out in a big way for Detroit during his rookie campaign in 2024. Arnold foreshadowed big Lions news on Tuesday as he caused a stir with his latest post. Terrion Arnold (right) makes a tackle against Austin Ekeler this past winter. © Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "Wait till y'all see who our first game is this crazy lol!!" Arnold said on X. "Come back to this tweet tmrw, he wrote in a post viewed over 325,000 times as of early Wednesday morning. Arnold previously said that he was 'tired of waiting" for the NFL's 2025 schedule reveal, which was slotted for Wednesday as part of the league's increased hype surrounding the event. The Lions played a challenging schedule last season in the NFC North where the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers both made the NFL Playoffs. Advertisement Detroit was upset by the Washington Commanders in the second round after receiving a bye throughout the playoffs for their 15-2 record. Fans began to guess what team Arnold was referring to in his post. "Vikings," one fan said. "I bet it's Minnesota," another added. "Gotta be Chicago," another said, as the Bears are now the home team of former Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. "Chicago makes sense as far as storylines go," another added. Related: Lions' Alex Anzalone Takes Side of Rival Player in Ongoing Contract Dispute
New York Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The NFL Draft is known for the custom suits. The evolution has been inevitable
Between Michael Strahan's hosting roles on 'Good Morning America' and 'Fox NFL Sunday,' it's common to see him in a tailored suit. But 32 years ago, while preparing for the 1993 NFL Draft, a suit wasn't on Strahan's to-do list. The Pro Football Hall of Famer and former New York Giants star defensive end recalls his draft attire: jeans and a T-shirt — a comfortable vibe more fitting because he was at his uncle's house watching the draft and not at the Marriott Marquis in Midtown Manhattan. Advertisement Strahan has evolved enough in fashion that he now has his own line of suits. As he has evolved, so, too, has the look and style of players on draft day. A basic suit won't cut it these days for some prospects. Thousands of dollars are invested in a draft-day look that might never be seen again. The 2025 draft starts Thursday evening, and the football world will see custom-made suits with the sole purpose of showcasing some athletes' style at Lambeau Field. Strahan said today's players are a lot different when it comes to the draft than they were when he came out of Texas Southern. If they plan to attend the event, they do so with inspiration and a sense of style that players of his era did not have. 'We didn't go to fashion shows in Paris,' Strahan said of players from the early 1990s. 'Guys take more risks and show more individuality now.' Sixteen prospects were invited to Green Bay, Wis., to attend the draft in person, meaning there are potentially 16 opportunities for an impression to be made by a player walking on the stage to shake hands with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and put on the cap of the team that drafts him. With a sense of style often comes distinctiveness, and according to Strahan, distinctiveness is not cheap. For a custom suit by a top designer, players can expect to spend in excess of $2,500. Add in shoes and accessories like custom jewelry, and Strahan said players can easily spend $10,000 for an ensemble that probably will not be worn again. Some players opt for colorful looks. A personal message or recognizing one's high school or college on the lining of the suit jacket is common. 'There are certain guys who can pull certain things off. There are certain guys trying to pull things off,' Strahan said. 'It's not like it's a plug-and-play. If you're a big guy that wants to wear skinny jeans, knock yourself out.' Tom Marchitelli is a custom designer for Gentleman's Playbook and has designed suits for NFL players for 11 years. He designed Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold's suit for the 2023 draft. It was a bold look: a one-of-a-kind salmon, silk-print suit. Sneak peak at Terrion Arnold's suit for the #NFLDraft 👀 Electric salmon silk print custom designed by yours truly. #LANK #NFLDraft2024 @AlabamaFTBL — Gentleman's Playbook (@GentsPlaybook) April 25, 2024 Marchitelli believes the draft is a player's chance to make a memorable first impression. 'Honestly, I think it's ridiculous for a player to ask for a suit that they could wear more than once, especially on draft day,' Marchitelli said. 'They're gonna have the opportunity to get other suits. If a client is looking for just a navy suit they can wear three times, they're not gonna pay my prices and have me fly out twice to have that done, right?' Advertisement Not everyone, however, goes for flash. Ge Wang, founder and president of ESQ Clothing, likened the draft suit to one for a wedding, as it's 'the most important day of your life.' Wang has done suits for NBA and NFL players. He said these days he only works with draft picks if he has a relationship with them. This year, ESQ has a suit planned for a previous client. Notre Dame cornerback Ben Morrison is expected to wear a new suit either when he's drafted or at his introductory news conference. A post shared by ESQ (@esqclothing) 'For us, it's always, 'Stand out but, like, in a classic way,'' Wang said. 'The first thing we tell someone for the draft is LeBron James' draft suit or Joakim Noah's draft suit, those get remembered, but for all the wrong reasons. So, we tell them, 'Stick with simple, stick with classic. … You might get on the best-dressed list, but you don't want to be on the worst-dressed list.'' Strahan said Josh Allen and Minkah Fitzpatrick wore his line of suits for the 2018 draft. When Ezekiel Elliott ditched the draft-day cropped-shirt look, he wore a Strahan-designed suit the following day. Strahan said he favors a classic look but doesn't judge young players and their style. 'We always try to make it something personal that they feel attached to,' he said. A post shared by Minkah Fitzpatrick Jr. (@fittypat21) But not everyone on draft day is shelling out a lot of money for a custom suit. Some players or their representatives reach out to tailors and clothiers for a free suit in exchange for publicity. That practice is why Wang has gotten away from the draft suit game. The looks might make the rounds on social media, but they aren't setting a standard for the majority of those buying custom suits. 'These guys that are professional athletes, especially rookies, often think their worth is a lot more than it actually is,' Wang said. 'Our average suit is $3,500. My clients honestly don't really care what a 22-year-old is wearing. … If Bradley Cooper's wearing it, if Tom Cruise is wearing it, that's different. But (the draft pick), I'm sorry, but you're not moving the needle — at least for our industry.' Advertisement Marchitelli said he's approached every year about making a suit for free for a player before the draft. With a clientele that includes several current NFL, NBA and MLB stars who already share his work on social media, he doesn't need the free press of someone wearing a suit they did not pay for. Marchitelli said clients usually pay $3,000 to $4,000 per suit and often purchase multiple suits. 'I've learned it's OK to say no because I know my value and my worth, that's for sure,' Marchitelli said. 'It is the agents who reach out and ask for the freebie; it's not the players. So when an agent reaches out and says, 'Will you dress my guy?' I'll say, 'Sure, tell them what suit prices are,' and they'll say, 'Well, no, can it be a promotional post?'' Additionally, some athletes, especially linemen, can have a hard time finding a suit that fits properly. Marchitelli said there's a pride in seeing a bigger player in a suit that fits well, one with the kind of stretch needed to be worn during physical activities and not tear. Wang said some of the more expensive brands come with big price tags but aren't necessarily made with athletes in mind. That isn't as much of a problem for basketball players, who tend to have slender builds, but it's an issue for the varying body types in football. 'Fit is everything,' Weng said. 'We have seen this trend starting in the 2010s of everything being comically too small. Luckily, now we're at a phase where suits are starting to look good again.' The NFL Draft, of course, is just the start of someone's career. Strahan said for all the flash and style, it's still about being welcomed into the league for anyone who has the opportunity to walk on stage. 'I remember the moment more than anyone's individual suit,' Strahan said.
USA Today
14-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lions 2025 Draft: A history of the 28th overall pick and its outcomes
Lions 2025 Draft: A history of the 28th overall pick and its outcomes The Detroit Lions own the No. 28 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. A look at the history of the 28th pick, from the great to the meh The Detroit Lions earned the 28th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after an all-time regular season ended in heartbreaking fashion in the playoffs. It's a new normal for the Lions to be picking in the back half of the first round after several years of relying on a savior taken within the first five or so picks of the weekend. They landed at No. 29 in 2024 before trading up to No. 24 and bringing in a promising young cornerback in Terrion Arnold. There can still be significant value late in the first round despite all of the popular names being taken early on in the night. Here's a short look at the history of teams and the players they took at No. 28: Prior to the last 10 seasons, there have been a handful of great and not-so-great choices made at pick No. 28. Great 1983 Washington: Darrell Green - DB Hall of Fame, 7x Pro Bowl, 1x All-Pro, 2x Super Bowl Champion, NFL 1990s All-Decade Team 1995 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derrick Brooks - LB Hall of Fame, 11x Pro Bowl, 5x All-Pro, Super Bowl Champion, 2002 Defensive Player of the Year 2007 San Francisco 49ers: Joe Staley 6x Pro Bowl, 13-season career, NFL 2010s All-Decade Team Not-So-Great 2014 Carolina Panthers: Kelvin Benjamin - WR 61 games (4 seasons), 3,021 yards, 209 receptions, 20 TD 2008 Seattle Seahawks: Lawrence Jackson - DE 69 games (5 seasons), 19.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, 141 tackles After doing the research for this particular piece, it should feel good to Lions fans that it was a struggle to find particularly bad picks at No. 28 since the league's merger in 1970. The floor for this draft slot is pretty high, while the ceiling is Hall-of-Fame-caliber.
