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Daily DLP: Talking Lions extensions, windows and more with Ben Solak Detroit Lions Podcast
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- The Detroit Lions Podcast
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- May 18, 2026
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- 1830
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Summary
Rodgers in Pittsburgh, by the numbers The Detroit Lions Podcast opened with a sharp look at Aaron Rodgers rejoining Pittsburgh. The frame was simple. What does he have left and what can an NFL offense reasonably be with him now? Last season at age 41, Rodgers posted his lowest depth of target. He threw behind the line of scrimmage more than any quarterback. A massive 64% of his yards came after the catch. He relocated less than ever and attempted fewer throws on the move than in any year over the last decade. The picture is clear. He cannot run from pressure and the ball must get out fast. There is a path to competence. More under center snaps. More pre snap motion. Quick-breaking windows, Jimmy Garoppolo style, where timing and space manufacture efficiency. But that requires full buy-in. The episode noted Rodgers’ resistance to under center concepts and motion, which limits how an offensive coordinator can help. Pittsburgh also passed on the quarterback free agent market, from names like Kyler Murray to developmental swings. The ceiling described for this approach landed around the middle of the league, at best the thirteenth-best passing game. Why Goff’s structure lifts Detroit The contrast with Jared Goff defined the heart of the conversation. Detroit Lions fans know the deal. The offense leverages motion and under center looks to unleash a layered passing game. Goff cannot run either, but he embraces the structure. He turns his back to the defense. He lets motion and formation do the heavy lifting. That creates clean throws and sustainable answers. On downfield throws last year, Rodgers got the ball out faster than any quarterback. Goff ranked second. Under pressure metrics told a similar story, with Rodgers leading in inaccurate throws and Goff near the top as wel…