Detroit Lions Breakdown

This week the guys review the opening week of 2021 free agency and examine how the Detroit Lions roster has changed for the better and for the worse. Are GM Brad Holmes and the Lions making the right early moves in a rebuild? Erik and Joe share their opinions. The podcast opens with the two Lions’ biggest moves of free agency: trades with the L.A. Rams for QB Jared Goff and DT Michael Brocke...

This week the guys review the latest roster moves by the Detroit Lions and dive into 2021 Free Agency, giving a position by position breakdown of the players that GM Brad Holmes may be targeting next week. The guys open by discussing that the Lions elected not to use the franchise tag and debate whether or not that was the right decision. Next, the Lions also made several moves this week leading u...

This week the guys discuss Erik’s new job as Managing Editor at Pride of Detroit and take a deep dive into the Detroit Lions pre-free agency roster. The fellas open by looking for holes at each position group, identifying those who could be in line for a contract restructuring, and those that vulnerable to being released due to their bloated contracts. Additionally, the guys examine the Lion...

This week the guys discuss Erik’s departure from Lions Wire, tease what’s coming next, and reassure listeners this podcast will remain unchanged. In Lions news, the duo examine the Lions 2021 coaching staff — now that the Antwaan Randle El hire was made official — and discuss who they’re excited about, as well as what concerns they may have. Additionally, they take a...

This week the guys discuss legendary Lions’ wide receiver Calvin Johnson’s acceptance into the Hall of Fame, update the latest news of the Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff trade, explore the new additionss to the coaching staff, check-in on the roster, and begin at the 2021 NFL draft. Calvin Johnson elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Video of him getting notified is worth your time Ca...

This week, the guys discuss the Lions blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Rams of sending Matthew Stafford to L.A. and acquiring Jared Goff, a 2021 3rd round pick, a 2022 1st round pick, and a 2023 1st round pick from all angles. Trade discussions heated up on Saturday Multiple offers were on the table and a deal was reportedly close to being done Rams increased their offer to Jared Goff, a 202...

This week the guys discuss Matthew Stafford requesting a trade and all the happening surrounding this decision. How Lions’ coach Dan Campbell’s staff is impressively coming together and they examine how the Lions are structuring their front office around GM Brad Holmes. Stafford has requested to be traded Stafford initiated the process in January Negotiations begin with a 1st round and...

Now that we’re done repairing a few walls in our house after Dan Campbell’s first press conference, let’s get to this week’s episode. This week the guys discuss the Lions’ hiring Campbell as the Lions’ next head coach, discuss his first coordinator hire, speculate who his offensive coordinator could be, and examine Brad Holmes’ first days as the Lions GM....

This week the guys discuss the Detroit Lions’ search for a new general manager, how the team landed on Rams director of scouting Brad Holmes for the job, as well as project how this hire will influence the coaching search. Exploring how Holmes became the Lions next GM The Lions interviewed 12 candidates, Holmes was the 9th one Final 4 candidates : Brad Holmes, Ed Dodds, Jeff Ireland, and Ter...

This week the guys go back to the Rod Wood-shed and discuss the Lions’ general manager and coaching searches. They explore what the Lions are looking for in the tandem, and how things have changed since the last time the organization went through this process. Revisiting the Wood-shed The Lions won’t rush to make a hire this time around. Wood is focusing on a person’s character r...

This week the guys discuss the Lions’ loss to the Buccaneers, examine why another starter was released, update injuries and roster moves, as well as preview the Week 17 game against the Minnesota Vikings. The Bucs game played out pretty much as expected Robert Prince was the interim, interim coach NFL had a chance to move the game, didn’t , as we expected Stafford’s early exit do...

This week the guys discuss the Lions’ loss to the Titans in Week 15, examine why coordinator Brayden Coombs was fired, update the COVID-19 situation, take note of the current injuries/roster moves, and preview the Lions versus Buccaneers in Week 16. Fallout from the loss to the Titans D’Andre Swift scores twice , Marvin Jones still performing Snap Counts: Heavy front can slow down Tita...

This week the guys discuss the Lions’ loss to the Packers, the latest injury to Matthew Stafford, the insane injury to Frank Ragnow, the role Chris Spielman will have within the organization, as well as preview the upcoming game against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. Reviewing the loss to the Packers Pivotal play : Marvin Jones’ ruled incompletion opens the door for Stafford’s...

This week the guys discuss the Detroit Lions’ first victory under interim coach Darrell Bevell — a come-from-behind victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 13 — discuss the latest injury reports and roster moves, as well as preview their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers in Week 14. Reviewing the Lions upset victory over the bears Darrell Bevell pulls off an anti-Matt Pa...

This week, the guys discuss the firing of Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn, discuss what happens, and Erik shares his research on replacement. We also update all the recent roster moves/injuries and preview the Chicago Bears for Week 13. Lions fire Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn Quinn’s biggest errors Darrell Bevell named interim coach 8 Candidates for GM vacancy 10 candidates for the Lions coaching...

This week the guys discuss the Lions Week 11 shutout loss to the Carolina Panthers, update listeners on the injury report, roster changes, and preview the DeShaun Watson led Houston Texans, who the Lions host in Week 12 on Thanksgiving Day. Reviewing the 20-0 shutout loss Marvin Jones’ error takes away his own TD Amani Oruwariye ‘s play continues to improve Snap Counts: Lions fail in a...

This week the guys discuss the Lions (4-5) Week 10 victory over the Washington Football Team, update the injury report/roster changes, and preview the Carolina Panthers (3-7), who the Lions visit in Week 11. Reviewing the 30-27 win over WFT Matt Prater comes through … again Prater is your NFC Special Teams Player of the Week D’Andre Swift’s career day Romeo Okwara underrated seas...

This week the guys discuss the Lions Week 9 loss to the Vikings, update the injury report/roster changes, and preview Week 10 and the Washington Football Team. Reviewing the 34-20 loss to the Vikings Two picks for Matthew Stafford Austin Bryant removed from PUP , just in time Brayden Coombs special teams blocked two more punts Patricia has confidence in Matt Prater , despite missed FGs 10 men on t...

This week the guys discuss the Lions’ ugly loss to the Colts, Matthew Stafford’s crazy COVID-19 situation, examine several other key injuries, note this week’s roster changes, and preview the Vikings, who host the Week 9 matchup. Reviewing the 41-21 loss to the Colts Stafford’s late 3rd quarter fumble was the pivotal play Snap Counts : OL and DL see shifts in players and re...

This week the guys discuss the Lions (3-3) glorious victory over the Falcons, examine how the defense evolving, update the roster and injury report — including one very big move — and explore how the Lions can get their fourth win in five games when the Colts (4-2) to town in Week 8. Reviewing the 23-22 win over the Falcons Todd Gurley’s mistake Matthew Stafford’s dramatic...

This week the guys discuss the Detroit Lions important win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, take a closer look at how the defense evolved, and preview the Lions Week 7 opponent, the Atlanta Falcons. Reviewing the 34-16 win over the Jaguars Stafford has now thrown TDs against all 31 NFL teams Pivotal play , 3-Stars , Studs and Duds , Top Photos , By the Numbers Snap Counts : Sigh… the guard rot...

This week the guys take a look at the upcoming Detroit Lions schedule, examine the roster after the bye, preview the Jacksonville Jaguars, and finish up all the mailbag questions from last week’s episode. Discuss how the Lions remaining opponents have changed Atlanta Falcons’ positive COVID-19 result What does that mean for the Lions in Week 7 Joe Dahl, Bo Scarbrough, and Mike Ford, al...

This week the guys discuss yet another double-digit blow lead, this time to the New Orleans Saints in Week 4. Then with the team on a bye, it’s the perfect time to do a quarter-season review of the team/players and see what’s going wrong and what’s going right. Finally, we answer listener’s questions from the mailbag. This week’s topics: COVID-19 scare ahead of Week 4...

This week the guys discuss the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Arizona Cardinals and preview the upcoming Week 4 matchup with the New Orleans Saints. This week, the guys discuss: Wednesday and Thursday Injury Reports Desmond Trufant returns to practice, Daryl Roberts added this week Jayron Kearse returns after suspension Ty Johnson released in a corresponding move Bo Scarbrough and Mike Ford...

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys discuss the Week 2 disaster against the Green Bay Packers and preview the Lions upcoming Week 3 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. The DLB podcast is a weekly conversation with Lions Wire’s own Erik Schlitt and his co-host Joe Kania. This week, the guys discuss: Wednesday and Thursday Injury Reports — Kenny Golladay, Hal...