Breaking: David Blough’s Detroit echo grows louder as Lions launch OC interviews
A familiar name as the Lions pivot
I can confirm the Lions have begun their offensive coordinator search, and a familiar name has returned to the foreground. David Blough is back in Detroit’s conversation today, not as a candidate, but as a touchstone. He started games for the Lions in 2019. He fought through a tough stretch, and he earned respect in that room.
Blough later started for the Cardinals in 2022. He has bounced, learned, and stayed ready. In Detroit, his name carries a certain weight. It reminds this city of grit, hustle, and belief. It reminds fans what steady leadership looks like when the roster is in flux. [IMAGE_1]
The Lions have scheduled interviews with Seahawks assistant Jake Peetz and Ravens quarterbacks coach Tee Martin for their OC opening.
Why Blough matters to this moment
Blough’s time in Detroit lines up with the team’s rise from struggle to contender. He saw the building stage. He knows how hard it is to flip a culture. When fans bring him up, they are not stuck in the past. They are measuring the present by what they learned then.
That is why this OC hire feels big. It is about identity. It is about how the offense serves Jared Goff, and how Amon-Ra St. Brown gets used at full power in 2026. It is about who commands the room when the headset crackles and the clock is loud. Detroit cares about that. Blough symbolizes that.
Blough is not in the interview mix today. His name is part of the Detroit memory bank during a key staff change.
The candidates, the fits, and the stakes
Peetz comes from a pro style background with a quarterback focus. He is known for clean protections, quick answers, and detailed prep. If hired, expect tight timing, heavy play action, and a clear third down plan. That would help Goff control the pace. It would also let Amon-Ra feast on option routes and crossers.
Martin arrives with quarterback development chops. He has worked closely with Lamar Jackson. He has coached Amon-Ra before, back in his USC days. That history matters. Martin builds trust fast. He can lean into RPO designs, spread spacing, and motion. He can also tune the red zone menu, which has to be sharper.
Both coaches can call a game. Both can teach the hard parts during the week. The question is fit. What serves Goff best on a cold January day. What unleashes Amon-Ra on third and 6.
- Peetz profile, structure, quick game, play action, protection clarity
- Martin profile, quarterback growth, motion, RPOs, red zone adjustments
Expect the hire to prioritize Jared Goff’s rhythm and Amon-Ra St. Brown’s free access in motion and bunch sets.
What changes on Sundays
If Peetz lands the job, the offense likely leans into under center looks, hard run fakes, and layered routes. The ball will be out on time. The protection calls will feel simple to the line. The goal is to stay on schedule, then strike off shot plays.
If Martin gets the nod, the offense may add more RPO tags and formation stress. You could see more tempo. You could see designed answers that turn quick throws into runs in space. That helps when defenses heat up late.
Either way, Detroit wants better sequencing. First down success, then third down choice. More red zone touchdowns. Fewer empty drives after takeaways. This is how contenders bank wins in January. This is how a team takes the next step in 2026. [IMAGE_2]
The culture piece, and why this city remembers
Detroit loves doers. Blough earned that label. He met the moment with brains and fight, and he never flinched. That is why his name returns when the Lions face a big choice. The city wants coaches who reflect the same traits. Tough. Prepared. Honest. Accountable.
The current roster is built to win now. Goff has shown control and poise. Amon-Ra is a star who wins before the snap and after the catch. The right coordinator will sharpen their edge. The wrong one will waste downs, timeouts, and patience.
This is not a rebuild. It is a retune. It is a sound check before the music gets loud again. In that sense, Blough’s echo serves as a reminder. Remember where you started. Keep what works. Upgrade what does not. Then go finish.
Final whistle
The Lions have their list, and the interviews are underway. I expect a focused process, then a decisive call. Detroit’s next OC will define the voice in Goff’s ear, and the plan that frees Amon-Ra. David Blough’s name is back in the air for a reason. He represents the standard this locker room respects, and the toughness this city demands. The choice now is clear, build an offense that matches that energy, and chase the games that matter most. 🏈
