Detroit Lions Breakdown

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys frustratingly discuss the Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears preview the Lions Week 2 game at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers. More details: Injury Reports and projecting a CB Jeff Okudah return Desmond Trufant avoids serious injury – reportedly Justin Coleman to IR Chris Jones signed DE Kareem Martin added to the practice...

This week the guys discuss the team’s 53-man roster, 16-man practice squad, players on injured reserve, on the PUP list, and the one suspended player, breaking down the entire roster position-by-position. Plus, Erik and Joe take a look ahead at Week 1 when the Lions face off with division rival Chicago Bears and make their predictions. Here’s a closer look at what’s on this week&...

Erik was one of the few media members with access to the Detroit Lions 2020 training camp, due to the NFL’s new COVID-19 policies, and he breaks down all the happenings from Allen Park. This week, the guys discuss: Roster Moves: Jashon Cornell placed on IR , he self-reported an Achilles injury Re-signed Chris Lacy and  RB Wes Hills Signed DE Will Clarke and DT Kevin Wilkins Luke Sellers...

This week the guy’s breakdown the opening of Phase 2 at Lions training camp and how padded practices are being covered by the team and the media. The Lions have removed all remaining players from the reserve/ COVID-19 list Golladay and Hockenson confirm previously testing positive for COVID-19 Lions are over 1,000 straight negative tests and climbing NFL changing rules after Matthew Stafford...

This week Erik and Joe discuss how the Detroit Lions are making their way through Phase 1 of training camp and explore the important things to look for when they enter Phase 2 next week. Here’s what they covered on the show: Lions split the squad and keep 90-players Erik believes keeping 90-players makes sense Lions salary cap remains unchanged Lions introducing Training Camp Live : a virtua...

This week the guys discuss the latest news from the NFL, where the Detroit Lions stand heading into 2020 training camp, discuss all 90 players on the current roster and examine Erik’s latest pre-training camp 53-man roster projection. They made it work: NFL and NFLPA reach an agreement on 2020 season Infectious disease emergency response plan approved Daily COVID-19 testing The preseason is...

This week the guys discuss how the NFL is inching towards training camp, what is still being debated by the NFL/NFLPA, what’s happening in Lions news, and we tap into the mailbag to answer another batch of mailbag questions. Jeff Okudah signs his rookie contract Jashon Cornell only Lions rookie (player) unsigned Projecting a Kenny Golladay contract extension ESPN poll puts Golladay outside T...

This week the guys discuss the current state of the NFL, the adjustments being made to attempt to have a 2020 season, the latest news from the Detroit Lions, and answer another batch of mailbag questions. The Stafford’s welcome another daughter, Tyler Hall , to the family Stafford a Top-10 QB heading into 2020 season, per ESPN poll Stafford’s contract drops to 13th overall Lions s...

This week, the guys discuss the shift of Lions’ organizational control from Martha Firestone Ford to her daughter Shelia Ford Hamp and go through another round of the mailbag. Shelia Ford Hamp is now the principal owner History of Lions ownership Don’t expect the team to be up for sale Female to female passing of the torch Martha Ford’s legacy? Where’s William Clay Ford Jr....

This week on the podcast, the guys discuss what the NFL is having teams do to ready facilities for fall football, how they plan to ensure safety, and go back to the mailbag. Lions have opened their facility to limited staff with key restrictions Mini-camp officially completed Training at Allen Park No joint practices Could there be a shortened preseason ? Creating a safe environment “Establi...

This week the guys open up the mailbag once again, calling on listeners to send in their Lions related questions for this week’s episode. 2020 NFL roster expansion — why rosters will still have 53 everyday players, not 55 Teams will have the opportunity to expand to 55 on a week-by-week basis but that expansion comes with some caveats Jamal Agnew switching to WR How Agnew’s WR sh...

After breaking down the offensive side of the ball in last week’s episode, this week the guys switch over to defense and continue to dig into Erik’s series of articles at Lions Wire: Establishing the 53 – projecting the Lions’ 53-man roster . Erik resets the Lions’ 90-man roster and depth chart Discuss Erik’s new article series: Establishing the 53 Picking the DL Who...

In this week’s episode, the guys dig into Erik’s new series of articles at Lions Wire: Establishing the 53 — projecting the Lions’ 53-man roster . An All-offense episode The Top-25 players on the Lions’ offense are identified Erik resets the Lions 90-man depth chart How many QBs will Lions keep? Is David Blough’s safe? Rounding out the Lions’ backfield Are...

This week the guys do a game-by-game breakdown to the entire Detroit Lions’ 2020 schedule: Lions 2020 schedule Instant takeaways Lions have no primetime games Two late-season flex games Thanksgiving is only official nationally televised game Revisit the 2012 Lions-Texans Thanksgiving game Lions have an early bye week for a fourth conservative year Early away games, Late season games at home...

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast the guys review the Detroit Lions 2020 NFL Draft class, the team’s undrafted free agents, where each of the new players fits on the depth chart, and what to expect from them in year one. This week, the guys discuss: And the Lions select… CB Jeff Okudah with the 3rd pick in the 1st round RB D’Andre Swift with the 35th pick in the 2n...

This week Erik and get together for a special edition of the podcast, reviewing the Lions first-round pick Jeff Okudah, and setting the stage for Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft. This week, the guys discuss: Lions select Jeff Okudah with 3rd pick in the first round Instant analysis of Jeff Okudah Grading the Lions’ selection of Okudah National media give Lions glowing reviews 2020 NFL Draft guid...

This week on the podcast, the guys all things 2020 NFL Draft and field questions from listeners about the Detroit Lions. This week, the guys discuss: A position by position breakdown of listeners questions, When do the Lions should start looking at quarterback? When will the Lions draft a punter? How Halapoulivaati Vaitai’s positional flexibility gives the Lions options in the draft Erik bre...

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, dive into the Mailbag and answer all your pre-2020 NFL Draft questions. This week, the guys discuss: Tua Tagovailoa rumors and Jacob Eason’s fit with the Lions A running back for the Lions in every round Double-dip at wide receiver? Any other positions? Best WR fits on Day 2 and 3? Examining the OG in this class – who could start immedi...

In this episode, the guys review the first week of free agency and answer listener’s questions. This week, the guys discuss: Estimated Salary Cap Updating the Lions 2020 draft picks Review every addition and loss in free agency Resetting the team needs And pick Erik’s favorite draft pick to fill each need Hal Vaitai, RT/G, Agree to terms , 5 years, $45 million, Scouting notes , Roster...

The combine is over, and Joe is back, so Erik and Joe will do a review of the 2020 NFL Combine. As well as some other NFL notes. The Lions have finally finished filling out their coaching staff Unsurprisingly, the Lions did not receive any compensatory picks for the 2020 NFL draft Combine standouts: Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Offensive line Interior defensive line EDGE Ru...

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, Joe Kania gets some well-deserved time off, so Erik Schlitt welcomed managing editor at Pride of Detroit , Jeremy Reisman back to the podcast. The two spend the whole episode overviewing of the Lions’ current roster ahead of free agency, identifying trouble spots and making guesses on how they are addressed. Some of the questions they attack...

The annual draft combine is only one week away and with the proceedings now in prime time Erik and Joe give a full preview of players Lions fans should focus on during the four days of sessions. The 10 surprising players omitted from the 2020 NFL Combine Combine focus: Quarterbacks Combine focus: Running backs Combine focus: Wide receivers Combine focus: Tight ends Lions Wire will continue preview...

Trade rumors have been pretty rampant over the last few weeks whether it be Darius Slay or the #3 pick, and the news late Wednesday/early Thursday flung Matthew Stafford into the middle of that mix. Erik and Joe discuss all the latest trade rumors, the draft, and other odds and ends. Updating the Lions assistant coaching search Tyrone McKenzie finally confirmed as a new coach , his role is still y...

In this week’s episode, Joe Kania gets the week off as Erik Schlitt welcome in special guest Scott Bischoff. Schlitt and Bischoff talk for nearly an hour about what the Lions could do with the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft. They breakdown seven prospects that should be considered by the Lions in the first round of the draft, what a potential trade back could look like, and if the team would co...

Matt Patricia improved his record to 4-12-1 this season with the North’s 34-24 win over the South in Saturday’s Senior Bowl. In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe discuss the Senior Bowl and, of course, spend plenty of time discussing the draft and draft trade scenarios. The Lions still have 4 open coaching positions One position looks to be filled: Tyrone McKenzie will be hired a...