Detroit Lions Breakdown

This week on the podcast, the fellas turn to the listeners for questions about the Detroit Lions in their first installment of the DLB Summer Mailbag. Topics on this week’s show include: Important Dates to know for the 2022-23 season Lions announce new front office roles, hires for 2022 including hiring Brandon Sosna as senior director of football administration Lions sign Josh Paschal, enti...

This week on the podcast, the fellas review the Detroit Lions 2022 second week of OTAs (organized team activities), sharing their opinions and thoughts on the happenings in Allen Park. Topics on this week’s show include: Erik’s observations from week 2 of OTAs Lions’ OC Ben Johnson adapting scheme to feature Jared Goff Johnson is ready to take over play-calling duties Dan Campbel...

This week on the podcast, the fellas go game-by-game through the Detroit Lions 2022 schedule release, sharing their opinions of the matchup, and discussing how winnable each game really is. Topics on this week’s show include: Lions 2022 schedule: Dates, time, opponents 5 takeaways from the schedule Lions only team in NFL who don’t play in primetime Erik’s game-by-game predictions...

This week on the podcast, the guys go pick-by-pick and review the Detroit Lions 2022 NFL Draft class, examining what the player brings to the organization, and how they may be used in the current scheme. Topics on this week’s show include: Why the Lions should draft Aidan Hutchinson (Erik’s pre-draft assessment) Roster impact of picking EDGE Hutchinson Lions DL coach Wash, reveals posi...

This week on the podcast, with the 2022 NFL Draft just hours away, the guys discuss the Detroit Lions’ approach to the event by diving into the listener’s mailbag of questions. Topics on this week’s show include: Our confidence level in Lions’ GM Brad Holmes How strict is the Best Player Approach? Trade options, up, down, and all around How serious are the Lions about takin...

This week on the podcast, the guys discuss the Detroit Lions team needs and how they could address them in the upcoming 2022 NFL draft. Topics on this week’s show include: Position by position review of the roster in 2022 and 2023 Identifying players the Lions may target in the draft to fill those needs Lions sign safety DeShon Elliott to a 1-year deal Lions’ top-30 visit tracker Lions...

This week on the podcast, the guys discuss the upcoming 2022 NFL draft by diving into the listener’s mailbag of questions. Topics on this week’s show include: Current player roles, specifically in the new defensive scheme Jared Goff’s floor and what it would take to become the Lions’ QB of the future Trade possibilities for picks No. 2 and No. 32 Are the Lions likely to tak...

This week on the podcast, the guys discuss the Lions’ being featured on HBO’s next season of “Hard Knocks”, Detroit hosting the 2024 NFL Draft, the league’s new overtime rule, the latest moves during the third week of free agency period, and end with a little draft talk. Here are a few relevant articles discussed on this week’s show: Lions to be featured on HBO&...

This week on the podcast, the guys review the first week of the 2022 NFL free agency period, discussing the Detroit Lions’ approach. Things have been slow, as the organization spent most of their resources re-signing players, but they did make one splash move at wide receiver. Here are a few relevant articles discussed on this week’s show: Brad Holmes’ focusing on re-signings Lio...

This week on the podcast, the guys review the 2022 NFL Combine and look ahead to the start of free agency. The fellas go position by position and examine the top performances from the Combine, identifying players that the Detroit Lions will likely be interested in. They also look ahead to next week’s opening of free agency, discussing positional needs, priorities, and favorite free agents th...

This week on the podcast, Joe had the week off, so Erik was joined by his buddy, and frequent podcast guest, Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit. Erik and Jeremy preview the defensive players at the 2022 NFL Combine, going position by position, examining the top prospects, those the Detroit Lions should be interested in, identify sleepers, and answer related questions from the listener Mailbag. Her...

This week on the podcast, the guys preview the offensive players at the 2022 NFL Combine. The fellas go position by position and examine the top prospects, those the Detroit Lions should be interested in, identify sleepers, and answer related questions from the listener Mailbag. Here are a few relevant articles discussed on this week’s show: Combine preview: 9 Quarterbacks the Lions should b...

This week on the podcast, the guys discuss the latest happenings surrounding the Detroit Lions and visit the mailbag for an incredible of questions about the organization. Topics ranged from all over in this week’s mailbag, from questions about the coaching staff to the current roster to potential new additions via free agency and the NFL Draft. Here are articles discussed on the podcast for...

This week on the podcast, the guys discuss the Detroit Lions coaching staff and the movement over the past few weeks, review the 2022 Senior Bowl, and visit the mailbag for a plethora of draft-related questions. Erik thanks for the fans’ support! Coaching carousel Ben Johnson promoted to Lions’ Offensive Coordinator Earning praise around the league Aaron Glenn passed over for the Head...

This week on the podcast, the guys examine the 2022 Senior Bowl prospects by answering questions from our listener’s mailbag. Here are a few relevant articles discussed that you may enjoy: American team Offense American team Defense How the Senior Bowl is using coaches differently in 2022 Advantages of coaching in the Senior Bowl Speculation: Who was the player Brad Holmes traded for? Brad H...

This week on the podcast, the guys examine the 2022 Senior Bowl prospects, with a specific focus on the American team, which will be coached by the Detroit Lions coaching staff. Here are a few relevant articles discussed that you may enjoy: Compensatory picks – Lions expected to get 3, including the highest one awarded Sean Payton stepping away from the Saints – Aaron Glenn scheduled for an interv...

This week on the podcast, the guys examine the Detroit Lions roster, taking a closer look at what they did, where they are, and where they’re going at each position group. Here are a few relevant articles discussed that you may enjoy: Contract status of every Detroit Lions player heading into the 2022 offseason Ranking the Detroit Lions’ 13 potential unrestricted free agents Should the...

This week on the podcast, the guys put a bow on the 2021 regular season, review the Lions’ victory over the Green Bay Packers and start looking ahead to the 2022 offseason. Packers’ review Fake Punt failed on first drive, but … The Tom Kennedy 75-yard TD pass to Kalif Raymond worked on the second Another successful trick play to Brock Wright on a modified flea-flicker for a 36-ya...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021-22 Week 18 matchup against the Green Bay Packers to close out the season. Seahawks’ review Amon-Ra continues to establish himself Taylor Decker touchdown Lions pick no worse than No. 2 in draft Roster Moves: CB Saivion Smith released Reserve/COVID LT Taylor Decker RT Penei Sewell EDGE Austin Bryant RB Rodney Smith (p...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Falcons’ review Tim Boyle, did what he needed to do… until the final play Amon-Ra St. Brown was dominant again – 8+ rec in 4 straight games He won NFL Rookie of the Month for December 6 false starts, but only 3 on the offensive line 3 sacks on opening drive, Derrick...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 16 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Cardinals’ review Lions whopped ’em 8-minute drive to open the game, settled for a FG 3-0 Amon-Ra St. Brown touchdown play was well designed, 10-0 Charles Harris came to play – dominated in arguably the best game of his career AJ Parker PBU on 4 th and goal give the...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 15 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field. Broncos’ review Lions lost 38-10 Shorthanded is an understatement – then they lost Jerry Jacobs and Alex Anzalone Another strong second quarter kept them in it, but Denver ran away with it (literally) in the second half Kalif Raymond TD play design was well...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 14 matchup against the Denver Broncos in Colorado. Vikings’ review Lions Win 29-27 Walk-off touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown Goff NFC player of the week St. Brown nominated for Rookie of the week Has St. Brown arrived? Impressive 2 nd quarter from Goff, the rest? Still some bad habits. Controv...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 13 matchup against divisional rival Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Bears review Up 1 point, with 8 ½ minutes remaining – double timeout – Off coverage on 3 rd down Who is most at fault for the Thanksgiving loss? Aren Do you think Dan Campbell will give play calling duties back to Anthony Lynn? And do you...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 12 matchup against divisional rival Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field. Roster Moves: Ahead of the Browns’ game: Activated QB Tim Boyle signed WR Tom Kennedy released DL Kevin Strong released CB/RET Corey Ballentine ( signed him to the practice squad ) Elevated RG Tommy Kraemer and K Aldric Rosas Br...