Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing praises receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing has praised wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown for his leadership and work intensity as the team prepares for its regular season opener against New Orleans on Sunday. Petzing, who joined the Lions this off-season, noted that St. Brown's physical approach to the game sets a standard for the team's offense. St. Brown enters the season as a team captain for the fourth consecutive year. While Petzing intends to utilize a multiple-threat system featuring players like Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams, and Sam LaPorta, he maintains that St. Brown remains central to his offensive vision. St. Brown recorded 117 catches for 1,401 yards and 11 touchdowns during his last campaign. The team looks to integrate these playmakers into a new system under Petzing starting this weekend.

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