Lions Coach Praises New Offensive Coordinator's Early Impact

Dan Campbell says Drew Petzing has 'been great' in first months on the job

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:46pm

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell expressed optimism about the early work of the team's new offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing, saying Petzing has 'been great' in the first couple months since joining the staff. Campbell noted that Petzing's clear vision for the offense has provided good direction for the team as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season.

Why it matters

The Lions are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 season, and the hiring of Petzing as offensive coordinator is a key part of their offseason overhaul. Campbell's positive early assessment of Petzing's performance suggests the team may be headed in the right direction on that side of the ball.

The details

Campbell praised Petzing's ability to clearly communicate his vision for the Lions' offense, saying 'That gives the staff good direction: 'Here is what I want to do, how I want to do it, and what I want it to look like.'' The comments came during the NFL's annual league meetings in Phoenix, Arizona, where coaches and team executives gather in the offseason.

  • The comments were made on March 30, 2026 at the NFL's annual league meetings in Phoenix.

The players

Dan Campbell

The head coach of the Detroit Lions.

Drew Petzing

The new offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions.

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What they’re saying

“That gives the staff good direction: 'Here is what I want to do, how I want to do it, and what I want it to look like,'”

— Dan Campbell, Head Coach, Detroit Lions

The takeaway

With a new offensive coordinator in place, the Detroit Lions are hoping to turn things around after a disappointing 2025 season. Campbell's positive early assessment of Petzing's work suggests the team may be headed in the right direction as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season.