Detroit Lions Breakdown

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 11 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Steelers’ review Lions running game helps them avoid 0-17 Dan Campbell takes over play calling duties The passing game struggles again Was Goff’s Oblique injury the catalyst? What are the Lions’ plans at quarterback this week? QB Jaren Goff (oblique) – didn&#8...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 10 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. Roster Moves: Lions waive TE Darren Fells (signs onto Bucs practice squad) Sign TE Brock Wright from the practice squad Lions waive WR Tom Kennedy (sings onto Lions PS) Sign Safety Jalen Elliott from practice squad Sign TE Nick Eubanks and WR Travis Jonsen to...

This week on the podcast, the Detroit Lions are on a bye, so Erik and Joe decided to deviate from their traditional format, put out a call for questions from listeners, and they responded in a big way. In this week’s Mailbag, the fellas cover a lot of topics, including: Taylor Decker and Kevin Strong activated from IR Tommy Kraemer was released from 53 and signed to practice squad Tyrell Wil...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. Lions News: Special Teams Coordinator Dave Fipp tests positive for COVID-19 Fipp is symptom free and if he has two negative test results, he could return If he is not cleared, Asst. Sp. T coach Jett Modkins and Don Mulbach would take over Ros...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in California. Lions News: Chris Spielman to be inducted into the Lions Ring of Honor Roster Moves: Lions sign WR Geronimo Allison off of practice squad Da’Shawn Hand begins practicing, starts 21-day clock Injury Report LT Taylor Decker’s finger could...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 6 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. Roster Moves: Frank Ragnow (toe) requires surgery and will not return this season Quintez Cephus (collarbone) broken , requires surgery, on IR likely done for the year Lions sign CB Mark Gilbert to 53-man roster off of Steelers practice squad...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 5 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Roster Moves: Romeo Okwara on season-ending IR with Achilles injury His recovery could be a long one Frank Ragnow lands on IR with turf toe injury Signed C Ryan McCollum off Texans practice squad Signed EDGE Jesse Lemonier off practice squad K Austin Seiber...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 4 matchup against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Roster Moves: LB Jamie Collins was released (unable to find trade partner) Team at 51 players (because Kevin Strong went on IR last Saturday) DT Jashon Cornell activated from suspension list, team has roster waiver He will take one of the open 2 spots K Austin Seib...

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 3 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens at Ford Field. Roster Moves: Jamie Collins on the trade block , not participating in Detroit anymore Ifeatu Melifonu and Tyrell Williams to Injured Reserve Signed CB Daryl Worley off Practice Squad Signed LB Josh Woods off Bears Practice Squad Signed to PS: K Ryan Santoso K Austi...

This week on the podcast, Joe is back and the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 2 matchup with the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Topics on this week’s agenda include: Roster moves:  Jeff Okudah to IR with Achillies injury T Will Holden signed to 53 , G Tommy Kraemer released, re-signed to practcie squad Lions claim CB/KR Corey Ballentine off waivers (Jets) Injury...

This week on the podcast, Erik is rolling solo as he sets the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 1 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. Topics on this agenda include: Roster moves: Lions sign OT Will Holden to practice squad , release WR Javon McKinley Lions hire Don Muhlbach as Special Assistant Lions bring back Kevin Bastin as Head Athletic Trainer Lions Injury Report : Taylor Decker (finger...

In this week’s episode, Joe gets the week off, so Erik is joined by Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit to review the Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster and 16-player practice squad, as well as all the roster changes that happened over the past week. Topics for this episode include: Lions establish 53-man roster Lions trade for WR Trinity Benson How Benson went from unknown to Brad Homes No....

In this week’s episode, the guys review the Detroit Lions’ second game of the 2021 preseason, a 26-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Topics for this episode include: Updated roster moves Discussion of key injuries A position by position discussion of how each group performed Any positive takeaways? Concerns? Who helped their stock? Who hurt their chances for the 53-man roster? How ha...

In this week’s episode, the guys review the Detroit Lions’ first game of the 2021 preseason, a 16-15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Topics for this episode include: Updated roster moves Updated injury report How the starters faired vs the Bills The teams approach to offense and defense. Any positive takeaways? Concerns? Who helped their stock? Who hurt their chances for the 53-man roster?...

In this week’s episode, the guys talk about the first seven practices from Detroit Lions’ 2021 training camp, giving a stock up/stock down review of the players on the active roster. Topics include Erik’s Training Camp observation articles at Pride of Detroit (linked below) as well as other relevant happening surrounding the team: Erik’s Observations, Day 1 Erik’s Obs...

In this week’s episode, the guys preview the Detroit Lions’ 2021 training camp by examining the roster battles throughout the roster. Topics include Erik’s roster preview series at Pride of Detroit and if you missed any of the editions, each article is linked here: Tim Boyle vs. David Blough for QB2 Is Jermar Jefferson RB3 or will he face competition? Who will fill the all-import...

In this week’s episode, the guys dip back into the mailbag to help listeners get through the summer months of July, as we wait for Detroit Lions’ training camp. Items in this week’s mailbag include: Training camp dates open to the public No Supplemental Draft in 2021 Recent roster moves UDFA players who could make an impact this season Sorting out the wide receiver room Tight end...

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the happenings surrounding the Detroit Lions over the last two weeks, including Organized Team Activities (OTA) and minicamp. Items on this week’s agenda include: An updated look at the Lions’ latest roster moves, including swapping out reserve nose tackle (John Atkins, out, Brian Price, in) and running backs (Rakeem Boyd, out, Michael War...

In this week’s episode, the guys discuss the happenings surrounding the Detroit Lions over the last two weeks. Items on this week’s agenda include: Lions rookie mini-camp and the first week of OTAs Lions sign TE Charlie Taumoepeau, CB Alex Brown, and S Alijah Holder after try-outs Lions sign OT Darrin Paulo DT Joel Heath tore ACL and was placed on IR The current roster is at 89 players...

On this week’s episode, the guys discuss the post-NFL Draft roster moves, who is still available in free agency, this weekend’s rookie mini-camp, and go game-by-game through the Detroit Lions 2021 schedule. Items on this week’s agenda include: TE Josh Hill retires TE Darren Fells signing G Evan Heim signing RB Kerryon Johnson released and claimed by the Eagles Tyrell Crosby on th...

This week on the podcast, the fellas take their time and break down the Detroit Lions 2021 draft class, examining in detail the seven drafted and 13 undrafted players. Among the things Erik and Joe will discuss in detail include: Examining the potential of the player What are their strengths? Where can they improve? Where will they contribute? How soon? Will they start in 2021? 2022? or are they a...

This week on the podcast, the fellas break down and answer listener’s questions about the Detroit Lions and their 2021 NFL draft plans. Here’s a sampling of some of those questions: How close do the media get with their draft boards? Would the Lions take a QB at No. 7? Who are the top-3 candidates to be selected at No. 7? Where is the better value OT or WR? Best and worst-case scenario...

This week on the podcast, the fellas continue their breakdown of the entire 2021 NFL Draft class, this time focusing on the defensive side of the ball. For each position, the guys discuss each of the Top-100 players in that group and answer the following questions: Who is at the top of the group in this class? Would the Lions consider taking a top player at that position? Where is the value in thi...

This week on the podcast, the fellas dive headfirst into the 2021 NFL draft and break down the entire offensive class. For each position, the guys discuss each of the Top-100 players in that group and answer the following questions: Who is at the top of the group in this class? Would the Lions consider taking a top player at that position? Where is the value in this group? Who are Erik and Joe&#82...

This week on the podcast, the fellas begin the offseason transition from free agency to the 2021 NFL Draft. But, before we dive into the prospects in this class, it’s a good time for a refresher on where the roster stands. First up, the guys visit the Rod Wood-Shed and discuss the happenings at the NFL owner’s meetings this week. What does a 17th game mean for the league? What about th...