Summary
Detroit Lions player Amon-Ra St. Brown criticized Lions fans for their negative reaction to the hiring of Drew Petzing as the new offensive coordinator. Petzing brings experience from working with the Arizona Cardinals and other NFL teams. St. Brown urged fans to trust the team's decision-making process.
Key Facts
- Amon-Ra St. Brown addressed fans on the St. Brown Podcast about the reaction to the new hire.
- Drew Petzing was hired as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator on January 19, 2026.
- Petzing has play-calling experience from Arizona along with previous work in Minnesota and Cleveland.
- Some Lions fans compared Petzing unfavorably to other well-known coaching candidates.
- St. Brown encouraged fans to trust head coach Dan Campbell and the team's decisions.
- Detroit Lions finished the 2025 season with a 9–8 record, missing the playoffs.
- The Lions' previous success under Dan Campbell raised expectations for a Super Bowl opportunity.
