Dan Campbell’s WIDE Search for OC Leaves some Detroit Lions Fans WORRIED with the name Arthur Smith

From Locked On Lions - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Lions Matt Dery, Locked On Podcast Network

Detroit Lions fans brace for an offseason shakeup as the hunt for a new offensive coordinator heats up. Could Zac Robinson’s run-heavy philosophy or Arthur Smith’s polarizing play-calling change the trajectory of the Lions’ offense? Mock Draft 2.0 from The Athletic stirs debate with Caleb Lomu pegged for Detroit at pick 17, raising questions about the future of Taylor Decker and the team’s O-line depth. Matt Dery analyzes rookie class rankings, revealing the Lions land 22nd in overall production, and breaks down why fans are pushing back on certain OC candidates. Plus, two former Lions—Herman Moore and Ndamukong Suh—earn their places in the College Football Hall of Fame, adding historical significance to Detroit’s legacy. Will the Lions’ front office find the innovative edge needed to spark postseason success, or will familiar struggles persist next season?