Following playoff appearances by both the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions faced heightened scrutiny about how they would respond. Questions quickly surfaced about potential roster upgrades and adjustments to the coaching staff as Detroit looked to close the gap.
Head coach Dan Campbell wasted little time reshaping his offensive leadership. He moved on from John Morton and brought in former Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing to run the offense. While Petzing may not have been the splashiest name available, his offensive philosophy aligns with Detroit’s identity. Campbell also added former New York Giants interim head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, signaling a desire to inject fresh ideas into the system. The Lions appear determined to evolve after falling short of expectations.
Green Bay, on the other hand, has taken a different approach. Despite winning the season series against Detroit, the Packers’ recent offensive staff decisions have raised eyebrows. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Green Bay is promoting Luke Getsy to quarterbacks coach. Getsy previously served as a senior offensive assistant and will replace Sean Mannion, who departed to become offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Some Packers supporters were disappointed to see Mannion leave, with certain fans preferring a change at offensive coordinator instead of retaining Andy Stenavich. However, head coach Matt LaFleur opted for continuity, keeping Stenavich in place and elevating Getsy from within.
Getsy is no stranger to Green Bay, having previously held various roles with the organization, including quarterbacks coach from 2019 to 2021. Still, his more recent stints as offensive coordinator with the Bears and the Las Vegas Raiders were uneven at best. While internal promotions are common during this stage of the offseason, critics argue that a team with championship aspirations might have benefited from an external perspective.
The contrast between the two franchises is notable. Campbell chose to be proactive, seeking new voices and ideas, while LaFleur prioritized stability. On paper, Detroit’s revamped offensive staff appears more dynamic. Petzing oversaw one of the league’s stronger rushing attacks during his tenure in Arizona, and Kafka has demonstrated creativity and adaptability in previous play-calling roles.
Meanwhile, in Green Bay, LaFleur remains the primary architect of the offense, with Stenavich and Getsy supporting his vision. That continuity could provide familiarity—but it may also limit unpredictability. Entering next season, the Lions may feel confident that they have the edge in offensive innovation, while the Packers could find themselves facing a Detroit unit that looks far different from what they’ve previously prepared for.
