News - Contributing Columnist Mike O'Hara

Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker talked to media this week about his mindset heading into a new season and the addition of guard Kevin Zeitler to the offensive line.

GM Brad Holmes is prepared to issue an apology to fans in attendance if the Detroit Lions trade out of the first round in next week's NFL Draft.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from this year's Detroit Lions free agency.

Defensive lineman Marcus Davenport is reuniting with Dan Campbell and Aaron Glenn in Detroit after signing with the Lions in free agency.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. 

Mike O'Hara takes a look at how teams have fared with the No. 29 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' NFC Championship matchup vs. the San Francisco 49ers including working towards the ultimate goal, three keys for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Divisional Round victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 31-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Divisional Round matchup vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers including the pressure of the playoff spotlight, three keys for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Wild Card victory over the Los Angeles Rams. 

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. 

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Wild Card matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams including staying true to what got them here, three keys for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 18 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. 

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 30-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. 

This week's Monday Countdown starts with a look at Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell's view of his team as they prepare for the playoffs.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 18 matchup vs. the Minnesota Vikings including how Detroit has improved in Year 3 under head coach Dan Campbell, two keys for the game and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. 

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 20-19 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. 

This week's Monday Countdown looks at all the ups and downs from the Detroit Lions' 20-19 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 17 matchup vs. the Dallas Cowboys including what running backs Jahmyr Gibbs & David Montgomery bring to the offense, two keys for Detroit and more.

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 30-24 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. 

This week's Monday Countdown looks at Sunday's game as a microcosm of how the Detroit Lions have reached the position of 2023 NFC North Champions.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 16 matchup vs. the Minnesota Vikings including how both teams are preparing for a crucial division game, two keys for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 15 victory over the Denver Broncos.

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 42-17 victory over the Denver Broncos. 

This week's Monday Countdown looks at some key elements of Saturday night's game, and the approach head coach Dan Campbell wanted his team to take into the game.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 15 matchup vs. the Denver Broncos including solving the third-quarter woes, two keys for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 14 loss to the Chicago Bears. 

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 28-13 loss to the Chicago Bears. 

This week's Monday Countdown looks at head coach Dan Campbell's assessment of what went wrong in the Detroit Lions' Week 14 loss to the Chicago Bears. 

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 14 matchup vs. the Chicago Bears including the revenge factor, three keys for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 13 victory over the New Orleans Saints. 

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 33-28 victory over the New Orleans Saints. 

This week's Monday Countdown looks at how the Detroit Lions handled key pressure moments in the 33-28 win over the New Orleans Saints.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 13 matchup vs. the New Orleans Saints including refocusing after the Thanksgiving Day loss, three keys for Detroit and more.

This week's Monday Countdown looks at the final six games, and the Detroit Lions' win formula for each game.

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 29-22 loss to the Green Bay Packers. 

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 12 matchup vs. the Green Bay Packers including preparing on a short week, two keys for Detroit and more.

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 31-26 victory over the Chicago Bears. 

This week's Monday Countdown looks at how the Detroit Lions made their comeback in the last 2:59 after digging a deep hole with their own misplays.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 11 matchup vs. the Chicago Bears including preparing for an important division matchup, three keys for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 10 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. 

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 41-38 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. 

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 10 matchup vs. the Los Angeles Chargers including getting back to work following the bye, two keys for Detroit and more.

This week's Monday Countdown looks at the final nine games, and the Detroit Lions' win formula for each game. 

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 26-14 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 8 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. 

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 8 matchup vs. the Raiders including bouncing back after a tough loss, two keys for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. 

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.  

This week's Monday Countdown looks at what went wrong for the Detroit Lions in their 38-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 7 matchup vs. the Ravens including another tough road test, three keys for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 6 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 20-6 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

This week's Monday Countdown looks at how the Detroit Lions are talented, tough and resilient – all qualities that are found in winners.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 6 matchup vs. the Buccaneers including what to expect from Tampa Bay, two keys for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 5 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 42-24 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

This week's Monday Countdown looks at how the Detroit Lions continue to succeed despite injuries, and how head coach Dan Campbell regards them as a team made for the long haul.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 5 matchup vs. the Panthers including another chance at a revenge game, two keys for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 4 victory over the Green Bay Packers. 

With the Detroit Lions at the four-game mark of the 2023 season, this week's Monday Countdown looks at where they stand in key areas.

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 34-20 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 4 matchup vs. the Packers including how Detroit's defense can build off Sunday's performance, playoff implications for both teams and more.

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 20-6 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. 

This week's Monday Countdown looks at how the Lions improved their defense, the importance of the win even in Week 3 and a battle of rookie running backs.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 3 matchup vs. the Falcons including preparing to bounce back, keys on offense & defense for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 2 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks. 

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 37-31 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

This week's Monday Countdown looks at the plays that hurt the Detroit Lions, takeaways on offense, defense and special teams, and more.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 2 matchup vs. the Seahawks including an early-season revenge game, three keys for Detroit and more.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' Week 1 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. 

This week's Monday Countdown looks at how the Lions' top four draft picks performed, how HC Dan Campbell views QB Jared Goff's streak of passes without an INT and more.

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 21-20 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Mike O'Hara previews the Lions' Week 1 matchup vs. the Chiefs including embracing expectations, three things to consider for each team and more.

GM Brad Holmes is confident the Lions can win the NFC North this year, and that they'll be ready for a big first test Week 1 vs. the defending Super Bowl Champion Chiefs.

Mike O'Hara takes a look at what we learned from the Detroit Lions' preseason Week 3 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 26-17 preseason victory over the Carolina Panthers.

The excitement and joy that rookie DL Brodric Martin displayed on the day the Detroit Lions drafted him has not been dulled by the rigors of training camp.