Detroit Lions fans John Drennan and Bill Radford break down the NFL’s wild coaching carousel, react to the Bill Belichick Hall of Fame first-ballot debate, and discuss major coordinator-to-head-coach moves. Plus: Lions offensive staff updates (Petzing + Kafka), early roster needs (edge rusher, offensive line, safety), salary cap talk, and a helpful rundown of the NFL offseason calendar—Senior Bowl, Pro Bowl, NFL Honors, franchise tag window, Combine, free agency, league meetings, and the 2026 NFL Draft.

In this episode of the Secondhand Lions podcast, hosts Bill Radford and John Drennan discuss the recent hiring of Drew Petting as the Lions' new offensive coordinator, reflecting on the implications of coaching changes in the NFL. They analyze the Lions' performance in the previous season, the impact of offensive coordinators, and the dynamics of coaching vacancies across the league. The conversation also touches on playoff highlights, predictions for upcoming games, and a brief discussion on the college football championship, emphasizing the evolving landscape of both professional and college football.

takeaways

1. Drew Petting has a strong background in coaching tight ends and the run game.
2. The Lions are looking for stability in their coaching staff to avoid one-and-done coordinators.
3. Coaching vacancies in the NFL are at an all-time high, indicating a volatile coaching landscape.
4. The Lions' offensive line struggled to find consistency this past season.
5. Playoff officiating has been a contentious topic, with calls affecting game outcomes.
6. The hosts reflect on the importance of adapting strategies based on team performance.
7. The conversation highlights the unpredictability of NFL coaching decisions.
8. The hosts express optimism about the Lions' future under new leadership.
9. The college football landscape is changing with the introduction of NIL and transfer portals.
10. The Lions are seen as a team building towards a Super Bowl appearance.

In this episode of Secondhand Lions, Bill Radford and John Drennan react to the Bears’ stunning 25-point fourth-quarter comeback over the Packers, the Lions’ disappointing season collapse, and what it means for the NFL playoffs. They break down Divisional Round matchups, analyze coaching changes, review Lions Pro Bowl selections, and give their predictions for the weekend’s biggest games.

The Detroit Lions close out the 2026 NFL season with a 19–16 win over the Chicago Bears, finishing 9–8 and missing the playoffs. In this episode of Secondhand Lions, John Dreman and Bill Radford break down the Week 18 matchup, key stats, red-zone struggles, and controversial coaching decisions by Dan Campbell.

The guys reflect on the Lions’ four straight winning seasons, why this year still felt like a disappointment, and what needs to change moving forward. Topics include the firing of the offensive coordinator, potential free-agent targets, draft needs, Jared Goff’s performance, and the future of Detroit’s roster.

They also preview Wild Card Weekend, make Super Bowl predictions, and discuss major NFL coaching changes around the league.

If you're a Detroit Lions fan looking for honest analysis, emotional perspective, and real football conversation, this episode delivers.

The Detroit Lions season ends in frustration as turnovers, defensive breakdowns, and coaching decisions derail playoff hopes. On the Secondhand Lions, lifelong Lions fans Bill Radford and John Renan break down the losses to the Vikings, Steelers, and Rams, debate rebuilding vs retooling, preview the Chicago Bears finale at Soldier Field, and look ahead to the Lions’ 2025 future.

The Detroit Lions suffer one of their most frustrating losses of the season at Ford Field against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Secondhand Lions Podcast breaks it all down.

Bill Radford and John Drennan dissect the good, the bad, and the ugly—from Jared Goff’s strong performance to coaching failures, defensive breakdowns, and a controversial offensive pass interference call that may have cost the Lions the game.

In this episode of the Secondhand Lions Podcast, John Drennan and Bill break down the Detroit Lions’ 41–34 loss to the LA Rams at SoFi Stadium. Was this the Lions’ best loss of the season?

The guys analyze:

• Jared Goff vs Matthew Stafford statistical comparisons since the 2021 trade
• Defensive breakdowns, missed halftime adjustments, and third-quarter collapse
• Key missed plays that changed the momentum
• The impact of injuries to Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch, and Kirby Joseph
• Coaching decisions, replay controversy, and timeout management
• What this loss means for the Lions’ playoff chances
• A full preview and prediction for the upcoming matchup vs the Pittsburgh Steelers

Packed with stats, honest reactions, and Lions-fan perspective, this episode covers everything Detroit fans need to know as the playoff race heats up.

Bill Radford and John Drennan return with another packed episode of Secondhand Lions, breaking down Detroit’s gritty win over the Cowboys and previewing a massive NFC matchup against the Rams.

This episode covers:

• National media takes on the Lions’ playoff odds
• Why Detroit’s offense is nearly unstoppable when firing on all cylinders
• Key moments from the Cowboys win — turnovers, sacks, big plays, and perfect late-half execution
• O-line dominance: Panay Sewell’s monster blocks and the power of Detroit’s trenches
• Injury updates and what Brian Branch’s Achilles tear means for the secondary
• A full statistical breakdown: Lions vs. Rams (offense, defense, QB play, rushing attacks, receiving threats)
• Stafford vs. Goff — who has the edge?
• Why this game could decide Detroit’s playoff destiny
• Score predictions for Lions–Rams

If you're a Detroit Lions fan, this is your weekly must-listen breakdown from two lifelong diehards who have seen every high and low of this franchise.