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Lions defense under fire ahead of Cardinals; Petzing returns

“Hot Seat time. Yahoo Sports says the Lions defense is struggling amid coaching changes, ahead of Arizona.” — Rex "Two-Point" Gridley, on air

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Chip Darnell on The Tailgate
Published 10:21 AM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Yahoo Sports5 Questions with the Enemy: Drew Petzing’s return, the struggling Lions defense and more

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHot Seat time. Yahoo Sports says the Lions defense is struggling amid coaching changes, ahead of Arizona.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCoaching changes! Fresh start, fresh faces!
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorFresh faces, same problem. Yahoo's Five Questions even brings back Drew Petzing, who now sits across from them.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA reunion! Everybody hugs!
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNobody hugs. I rate this one hot. Not the sun yet. The chair is smoking.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSmoking? Can we put a hot dog on it?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCooling it takes stops. Get the ball back, and the seat cools down.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat chair is the only thing in Detroit with a stop, Rex. It's stopping everything it touches!