🔴BREAKING NEWS! DETROIT LIONS NEWS TODAY! NFL 2025 MINICAMP OTA'S
💙LET'S GO LIONS! ONE PRIDE (NEWS TODAY)
[{'start': '0.160', 'end': '4.319', 'text': 'Breaking news. The pressure is on behind'}, {'start': '2.320', 'end': '6.160', 'text': 'the scenes at Allen Park and I have some'}, {'start': '4.319', 'end': '7.759', 'text': 'crucial updates to share with you. We'}, {'start': '6.160', 'end': '9.519', 'text': 'all know that Dan Campbell and Brad'}, {'start': '7.759', 'end': '12.080', 'text': 'Holmes have their eyes on the ultimate'}, {'start': '9.519', 'end': '14.080', 'text': 'prize, a trip to the Super Bowl. And to'}, {'start': '12.080', 'end': '16.160', 'text': 'make that happen, the Detroit Lions need'}, {'start': '14.080', 'end': '18.400', 'text': 'to make the most of every moment of the'}, {'start': '16.160', 'end': '20.960', 'text': 'off season. But now, a surprising'}, {'start': '18.400', 'end': '23.199', 'text': 'development is shaking up the usual flow'}, {'start': '20.960', 'end': '25.199', 'text': "of offseason preparations, and it's"}, {'start': '23.199', 'end': '26.800', 'text': 'leaving fans on the edge of their seats.'}, {'start': '25.199', 'end': '28.880', 'text': "I'll tell you everything I've learned so"}, {'start': '26.800', 'end': '31.039', 'text': 'far, but first make sure you hit that'}, {'start': '28.880', 'end': '33.120', 'text': 'like button, but only do so if you trust'}, {'start': '31.039', 'end': '35.200', 'text': 'Brad Holmes and believe the Lions can'}, {'start': '33.120', 'end': '37.520', 'text': 'make it to the Super Bowl. If possible,'}, {'start': '35.200', 'end': '39.280', 'text': 'write something like, "Go Lions! I want'}, {'start': '37.520', 'end': '41.360', 'text': 'nothing less than the Super Bowl." The'}, {'start': '39.280', 'end': '43.360', 'text': 'Detroit Lions have made a major change'}, {'start': '41.360', 'end': '45.440', 'text': 'to their approach to the off season, and'}, {'start': '43.360', 'end': '47.840', 'text': "it's official. Dan Campbell has decided"}, {'start': '45.440', 'end': '49.760', 'text': "to cancel the team's mandatory mini camp"}, {'start': '47.840', 'end': '52.320', 'text': "this off season. That's right, Lions"}, {'start': '49.760', 'end': '54.239', 'text': 'fans, no mandatory mini camp. Not only'}, {'start': '52.320', 'end': '56.960', 'text': 'that, the team is also cutting back on'}, {'start': '54.239', 'end': '59.520', 'text': 'its OTAA schedule, using only two of the'}, {'start': '56.960', 'end': '61.199', 'text': 'three optional OTAA weeks available. So,'}, {'start': '59.520', 'end': '62.800', 'text': "what's driving this decision? Well, it"}, {'start': '61.199', 'end': '64.640', 'text': "all has to do with Detroit's special"}, {'start': '62.800', 'end': '66.400', 'text': 'opportunity to start the season, playing'}, {'start': '64.640', 'end': '68.960', 'text': 'in the Hall of Fame game against the Los'}, {'start': '66.400', 'end': '71.040', 'text': 'Angeles Chargers on July 31st. This'}, {'start': '68.960', 'end': '72.720', 'text': 'extra preseason game means the Lions'}, {'start': '71.040', 'end': '74.479', 'text': 'training camp will start earlier than'}, {'start': '72.720', 'end': '76.080', 'text': 'the rest of the league. In fact, by the'}, {'start': '74.479', 'end': '78.159', 'text': 'time most teams are still lounging'}, {'start': '76.080', 'end': '79.920', 'text': 'through July workouts, Detroit will'}, {'start': '78.159', 'end': '81.920', 'text': 'already be on the field under the lights'}, {'start': '79.920', 'end': '84.320', 'text': 'in Canton. That early kickoff gives the'}, {'start': '81.920', 'end': '86.240', 'text': 'Lions a full five preseason games to'}, {'start': '84.320', 'end': '88.080', 'text': "evaluate the roster. And that's a gold"}, {'start': '86.240', 'end': '89.600', 'text': 'mine for Dan Campbell and his staff when'}, {'start': '88.080', 'end': '91.759', 'text': 'it comes to bubble players trying to'}, {'start': '89.600', 'end': '94.159', 'text': "make the 53man roster. Now, let's put"}, {'start': '91.759', 'end': '96.640', 'text': 'this in context. Normally, teams hold a'}, {'start': '94.159', 'end': '98.880', 'text': '3-day mini camp in June following three'}, {'start': '96.640', 'end': '101.040', 'text': 'weeks of OTAAS. These are important'}, {'start': '98.880', 'end': '103.200', 'text': 'markers for evaluating progress,'}, {'start': '101.040', 'end': '105.439', 'text': 'establishing routines, and seeing how'}, {'start': '103.200', 'end': '107.280', 'text': 'both rookies and veterans are sinking up'}, {'start': '105.439', 'end': '108.960', 'text': 'before things go quiet in the final'}, {'start': '107.280', 'end': '110.880', 'text': 'stretch of the off season. But this'}, {'start': '108.960', 'end': '113.040', 'text': 'year, Campbell is condensing that'}, {'start': '110.880', 'end': '114.720', 'text': 'process. With the Lions needing a longer'}, {'start': '113.040', 'end': '116.799', 'text': 'ramp up to prepare for the early'}, {'start': '114.720', 'end': '119.200', 'text': "preseason schedule, he's making a"}, {'start': '116.799', 'end': '121.200', 'text': 'calculated move to rest the bodies now'}, {'start': '119.200', 'end': '123.759', 'text': 'and gear them up for the intense grind'}, {'start': '121.200', 'end': '125.920', 'text': "that lies ahead. Let's talk logistics."}, {'start': '123.759', 'end': '128.000', 'text': 'Rookie mini camp kicks off next weekend'}, {'start': '125.920', 'end': '130.879', 'text': 'with rookies like Terrion Arnold, Andis'}, {'start': '128.000', 'end': '132.959', 'text': 'Raikstraw Jr., Giovanni Manu, and Sion'}, {'start': '130.879', 'end': '135.360', 'text': 'Vaky expected to be on the field for the'}, {'start': '132.959', 'end': '136.560', 'text': 'first time in Honolulu Blue. Jared Goff'}, {'start': '135.360', 'end': '138.400', 'text': "and other veterans won't be"}, {'start': '136.560', 'end': '140.319', 'text': 'participating in that camp, but we will'}, {'start': '138.400', 'end': '142.080', 'text': 'finally get our first real glimpse of'}, {'start': '140.319', 'end': '144.239', 'text': 'what this promising rookie class brings'}, {'start': '142.080', 'end': '147.280', 'text': 'to the table. Then, in just a few short'}, {'start': '144.239', 'end': '149.040', 'text': 'weeks, OTAAS begin earlier than usual,'}, {'start': '147.280', 'end': '150.959', 'text': 'giving us a closer look at how this'}, {'start': '149.040', 'end': '152.959', 'text': 'roster is starting to take shape. And'}, {'start': '150.959', 'end': '155.360', 'text': "here's where things get spicy. That"}, {'start': '152.959', 'end': '157.760', 'text': 'extra preeason game is more than just a'}, {'start': '155.360', 'end': '160.080', 'text': "bonus. It's a lifeline for fringe"}, {'start': '157.760', 'end': '162.640', 'text': 'players trying to claw their way onto'}, {'start': '160.080', 'end': '164.720', 'text': 'the roster. If you remember last season,'}, {'start': '162.640', 'end': '166.879', 'text': 'bubble players like James Houston and'}, {'start': '164.720', 'end': '169.440', 'text': 'Matthew Betts were right on the edge.'}, {'start': '166.879', 'end': '171.519', 'text': 'Houston sealed his spot with a strong'}, {'start': '169.440', 'end': '173.360', 'text': 'performance in the final preseason game'}, {'start': '171.519', 'end': '175.440', 'text': 'against the Steelers. But imagine if'}, {'start': '173.360', 'end': '177.599', 'text': 'Betts had just one more chance to show'}, {'start': '175.440', 'end': '179.440', 'text': "out. That's exactly what this additional"}, {'start': '177.599', 'end': '181.920', 'text': "game could provide. There's no question"}, {'start': '179.440', 'end': '183.680', 'text': 'this move has its pros and cons. On one'}, {'start': '181.920', 'end': '186.080', 'text': 'hand, it gives coaches more time to'}, {'start': '183.680', 'end': '188.720', 'text': 'evaluate younger talent and gives depth'}, {'start': '186.080', 'end': '190.879', 'text': "players extra snaps. On the other, it's"}, {'start': '188.720', 'end': '193.280', 'text': 'a grind. Including the regular season'}, {'start': '190.879', 'end': '195.920', 'text': 'and postseason ambitions, players could'}, {'start': '193.280', 'end': '197.680', 'text': 'be looking at 21 total games. A tough'}, {'start': '195.920', 'end': '199.120', 'text': 'stretch physically and mentally, but'}, {'start': '197.680', 'end': '201.280', 'text': 'Campbell appears to be taking a'}, {'start': '199.120', 'end': '202.879', 'text': "strategic approach. He's not planning to"}, {'start': '201.280', 'end': '205.200', 'text': 'play most starters in these early'}, {'start': '202.879', 'end': '207.519', 'text': 'preseason matchups. Following a model'}, {'start': '205.200', 'end': '209.200', 'text': 'used by coaches like Shawn McVey, this'}, {'start': '207.519', 'end': '211.760', 'text': 'preserves their health while allowing'}, {'start': '209.200', 'end': '213.599', 'text': "key evaluation of depth players. It's"}, {'start': '211.760', 'end': '215.440', 'text': 'also a critical window to get clarity on'}, {'start': '213.599', 'end': '218.400', 'text': "players like Henden Hooker, who didn't"}, {'start': '215.440', 'end': '221.120', 'text': 'see regular season action in 2023. As of'}, {'start': '218.400', 'end': '222.799', 'text': "now, he's untested at NFL speed. These"}, {'start': '221.120', 'end': '224.319', 'text': 'preseason games will be his proving'}, {'start': '222.799', 'end': '226.239', 'text': "ground. If he doesn't show the"}, {'start': '224.319', 'end': '228.000', 'text': "development the team needs, don't be"}, {'start': '226.239', 'end': '229.920', 'text': 'surprised if Detroit starts sniffing'}, {'start': '228.000', 'end': '231.440', 'text': 'around for another veteran quarterback,'}, {'start': '229.920', 'end': '233.280', 'text': 'just like they did last year when they'}, {'start': '231.440', 'end': '235.440', 'text': 'brought in Teddy Bridgewwater. Training'}, {'start': '233.280', 'end': '237.280', 'text': 'camp dates are still under wraps, but'}, {'start': '235.440', 'end': '239.439', 'text': "historically, they're announced by late"}, {'start': '237.280', 'end': '241.840', 'text': 'June. Given that first game is July'}, {'start': '239.439', 'end': '244.159', 'text': "31st, it's safe to assume training camp"}, {'start': '241.840', 'end': '246.239', 'text': 'will open sometime around mid July, even'}, {'start': '244.159', 'end': '248.159', 'text': 'earlier than usual. This condensed and'}, {'start': '246.239', 'end': '250.799', 'text': 'shifted calendar reflects how seriously'}, {'start': '248.159', 'end': '252.239', 'text': 'the Lions are treating 2025. Campbell'}, {'start': '250.799', 'end': '254.159', 'text': "isn't just going through the motions,"}, {'start': '252.239', 'end': '256.160', 'text': "he's recalibrating everything in pursuit"}, {'start': '254.159', 'end': '258.000', 'text': "of that Lombardi trophy. And let's not"}, {'start': '256.160', 'end': '260.239', 'text': 'forget, when this team steps onto the'}, {'start': '258.000', 'end': '262.560', 'text': 'field on July 31st, it will have been'}, {'start': '260.239', 'end': '264.880', 'text': 'more than 190 days since they last'}, {'start': '262.560', 'end': '267.199', 'text': "played a game. That's a long layoff. and"}, {'start': '264.880', 'end': '269.600', 'text': 'all the pieces of the offseason combined'}, {'start': '267.199', 'end': '271.440', 'text': 'free agency draft have been building'}, {'start': '269.600', 'end': '273.440', 'text': 'toward that moment with the rookie soon'}, {'start': '271.440', 'end': '275.360', 'text': 'to be in pads and training camp inching'}, {'start': '273.440', 'end': '277.520', 'text': "closer. It's clear the momentum is"}, {'start': '275.360', 'end': '279.040', 'text': 'building in Mottown. So now I want to'}, {'start': '277.520', 'end': '280.960', 'text': 'hear from you. What do you think about'}, {'start': '279.040', 'end': '283.360', 'text': "Dan Campbell's decision to cancel mini"}, {'start': '280.960', 'end': '285.360', 'text': 'camp and reduce OTA? Do you think the'}, {'start': '283.360', 'end': '286.960', 'text': 'extra preseason game is going to help or'}, {'start': '285.360', 'end': '288.800', 'text': "hurt the team's chances at making a"}, {'start': '286.960', 'end': '290.560', 'text': 'Super Bowl run? Drop your thoughts in'}, {'start': '288.800', 'end': '292.479', 'text': 'the comments below. With the addition of'}, {'start': '290.560', 'end': '294.479', 'text': 'that early Hall of Fame game against the'}, {'start': '292.479', 'end': '296.400', 'text': "Chargers, there's a unique opportunity"}, {'start': '294.479', 'end': '298.320', 'text': 'here. While some teams will still be'}, {'start': '296.400', 'end': '300.160', 'text': 'finalizing their roster philosophies and'}, {'start': '298.320', 'end': '302.639', 'text': 'judging positional battles deep into'}, {'start': '300.160', 'end': '304.960', 'text': 'August, Detroit will already have film'}, {'start': '302.639', 'end': '307.360', 'text': 'reps and real evaluations under their'}, {'start': '304.960', 'end': '309.039', 'text': "belt. Those extra snaps in Canton aren't"}, {'start': '307.360', 'end': '310.800', 'text': "just filler, they're leverage. They"}, {'start': '309.039', 'end': '312.320', 'text': 'offer a deeper look at roster hopefuls'}, {'start': '310.800', 'end': '314.400', 'text': 'who would normally be cut before getting'}, {'start': '312.320', 'end': '316.960', 'text': 'a rail shot to shine. Think of names'}, {'start': '314.400', 'end': '318.880', 'text': 'like Muhammad Ibrahim or Stling Thomas V'}, {'start': '316.960', 'end': '320.479', 'text': 'from last year. These are the kinds of'}, {'start': '318.880', 'end': '322.639', 'text': 'players who could benefit the most from'}, {'start': '320.479', 'end': '324.720', 'text': "the extra exposure. But let's also be"}, {'start': '322.639', 'end': '326.880', 'text': 'real. This decision could backfire if'}, {'start': '324.720', 'end': '329.520', 'text': 'not handled correctly. The downside of'}, {'start': '326.880', 'end': '331.600', 'text': 'fewer OTAAS and no mandatory mini camp'}, {'start': '329.520', 'end': '333.600', 'text': 'is reduced time for system installation'}, {'start': '331.600', 'end': '335.199', 'text': 'and chemistry building, especially for'}, {'start': '333.600', 'end': '337.360', 'text': 'the newcomers. While the core of the'}, {'start': '335.199', 'end': '340.400', 'text': 'Lions roster is returning, including'}, {'start': '337.360', 'end': '342.560', 'text': 'Jared Goff, Amanor St. Brown, and Penny'}, {'start': '340.400', 'end': '345.280', 'text': 'Isul, there are several new pieces that'}, {'start': '342.560', 'end': '347.280', 'text': 'need to gel quickly. Guys like DJ Reer'}, {'start': '345.280', 'end': '348.960', 'text': 'and Amic Robertson along with the rookie'}, {'start': '347.280', 'end': '350.400', 'text': 'class have to get up to speed without'}, {'start': '348.960', 'end': '352.479', 'text': 'the full rhythm of a traditional'}, {'start': '350.400', 'end': '354.479', 'text': "offseason. There's no margin for error"}, {'start': '352.479', 'end': '356.800', 'text': 'when expectations are this high. On the'}, {'start': '354.479', 'end': '358.639', 'text': 'offensive side of the ball, Ben Johnson'}, {'start': '356.800', 'end': '360.720', 'text': 'returns and that continuity is'}, {'start': '358.639', 'end': '362.639', 'text': "invaluable, but it's not a plug-and-play"}, {'start': '360.720', 'end': '364.639', 'text': 'operation. With subtle tweaks likely'}, {'start': '362.639', 'end': '366.319', 'text': 'coming to diversify the playbook and'}, {'start': '364.639', 'end': '367.759', 'text': 'possibly to protect golf from the types'}, {'start': '366.319', 'end': '369.759', 'text': 'of pressures that showed up in key'}, {'start': '367.759', 'end': '371.919', 'text': 'playoff moments, less time on the field'}, {'start': '369.759', 'end': '373.919', 'text': "in June could delay cohesion. That's why"}, {'start': '371.919', 'end': '375.840', 'text': "the ramp up during July's early training"}, {'start': '373.919', 'end': '377.520', 'text': 'camp becomes even more critical. The'}, {'start': '375.840', 'end': '379.360', 'text': 'margin for mental error will be razor'}, {'start': '377.520', 'end': '381.039', 'text': 'thin when that Hall of Fame game rolls'}, {'start': '379.360', 'end': '382.960', 'text': "around. And don't sleep on the"}, {'start': '381.039', 'end': '384.800', 'text': 'quarterback situation. All eyes will be'}, {'start': '382.960', 'end': '387.120', 'text': 'on Hinden Hooker this preseason. With'}, {'start': '384.800', 'end': '389.360', 'text': 'Teddy Bridgewater retired and no proven'}, {'start': '387.120', 'end': '391.280', 'text': 'backup behind Goff, the Lions coaching'}, {'start': '389.360', 'end': '393.680', 'text': 'staff must determine fast whether Hooker'}, {'start': '391.280', 'end': '395.600', 'text': 'is ready to be QB2 or if they need to'}, {'start': '393.680', 'end': '397.520', 'text': 'hit the market again. These preseason'}, {'start': '395.600', 'end': '400.000', 'text': 'games could make or break his future in'}, {'start': '397.520', 'end': '401.759', 'text': 'Detroit. If he shows poise, accuracy,'}, {'start': '400.000', 'end': '403.600', 'text': 'and command of the offense, he could'}, {'start': '401.759', 'end': '405.919', 'text': 'cement himself as the future face of the'}, {'start': '403.600', 'end': '407.759', 'text': 'franchise. If not, Holmes may be forced'}, {'start': '405.919', 'end': '410.160', 'text': 'to add another veteran arm before week'}, {'start': '407.759', 'end': '411.919', 'text': 'one. On defense, this early start also'}, {'start': '410.160', 'end': '414.160', 'text': 'means a valuable head start for the new'}, {'start': '411.919', 'end': '416.319', 'text': 'look secondary. The additions of Arnold,'}, {'start': '414.160', 'end': '418.080', 'text': 'Raikstraw, and Robertson are expected to'}, {'start': '416.319', 'end': '419.840', 'text': 'reshape the quarterback room into a'}, {'start': '418.080', 'end': '421.520', 'text': 'strength rather than a weakness. But'}, {'start': '419.840', 'end': '423.520', 'text': 'chemistry and communication in the'}, {'start': '421.520', 'end': '425.440', 'text': "secondary can't be built overnight. The"}, {'start': '423.520', 'end': '427.120', 'text': 'Hall of Fame game gives the Lions an'}, {'start': '425.440', 'end': '429.360', 'text': 'extra opportunity to test coverage'}, {'start': '427.120', 'end': '431.360', 'text': 'packages and player rotations under live'}, {'start': '429.360', 'end': '433.039', 'text': "conditions. What's perhaps most exciting"}, {'start': '431.360', 'end': '434.639', 'text': 'is how Dan Campbell is keeping'}, {'start': '433.039', 'end': '436.560', 'text': 'everything adaptable. Instead of'}, {'start': '434.639', 'end': '438.720', 'text': 'cramming installation and evaluations'}, {'start': '436.560', 'end': '440.800', 'text': "into a crowded June, he's stretching the"}, {'start': '438.720', 'end': '442.720', 'text': 'evaluation window across the entire'}, {'start': '440.800', 'end': '445.120', 'text': 'summer. This approach mirrors his'}, {'start': '442.720', 'end': '447.199', 'text': 'identity, gritty, unpredictable, and'}, {'start': '445.120', 'end': '449.120', 'text': "built on instincts. He's trusting his"}, {'start': '447.199', 'end': '451.280', 'text': 'staff, trusting the core leaders of the'}, {'start': '449.120', 'end': '453.440', 'text': 'team, and most importantly, trusting'}, {'start': '451.280', 'end': '455.599', 'text': 'that a Super Bowl run begins with bowl'}, {'start': '453.440', 'end': '457.599', 'text': 'choices. Looking forward, the full'}, {'start': '455.599', 'end': '459.120', 'text': 'schedule release coming on May 14th will'}, {'start': '457.599', 'end': '460.639', 'text': "paint the rest of the picture. That's"}, {'start': '459.120', 'end': '462.479', 'text': "when we'll get a sense of when and where"}, {'start': '460.639', 'end': '464.400', 'text': "Detroit's toughest stretches lie and"}, {'start': '462.479', 'end': '466.479', 'text': 'where this offseason recalibration could'}, {'start': '464.400', 'end': '468.560', 'text': 'pay dividends. If the Lions face a'}, {'start': '466.479', 'end': '470.400', 'text': 'brutal early slate, having an extended'}, {'start': '468.560', 'end': '472.240', 'text': 'training period in July could provide a'}, {'start': '470.400', 'end': '474.479', 'text': 'critical advantage. If the schedule'}, {'start': '472.240', 'end': '476.400', 'text': 'backloads the toughest games, this early'}, {'start': '474.479', 'end': '478.319', 'text': 'evaluation window could allow for better'}, {'start': '476.400', 'end': '480.879', 'text': 'roster refinement heading into November'}, {'start': '478.319', 'end': '482.879', 'text': "and December. So once again, I'm turning"}, {'start': '480.879', 'end': '484.560', 'text': 'it over to you. Do you agree with Dan'}, {'start': '482.879', 'end': '486.879', 'text': "Campbell's decision to cancel the mini"}, {'start': '484.560', 'end': '488.479', 'text': 'camp and limit OTAA participation? Do'}, {'start': '486.879', 'end': '490.479', 'text': 'you think the Hall of Fame game will be'}, {'start': '488.479', 'end': '492.319', 'text': 'a boost for this roster or a burden in'}, {'start': '490.479', 'end': '495.919', 'text': 'disguise? Let me know what you think in'}, {'start': '492.319', 'end': '495.919', 'text': 'the comments. Go Lions.'}]