Pride of Detroit: for Detroit Lions fans

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John Cassillo (@JohnCassillo on Twitter) writes for Tom Nunes is an Absolute Magician, the SB Nation blog for all this Syracuse Orange. He's stepping into First Byte with Chris and Jeremy to break down the new Lions cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu, drafted out of Syracuse. The guys discuss Melifonwu's shutdown corner experience, his patience in his growth, what he did well at Syracuse and where he'll...

Jeremy and Ryan recap all the big news from Week 1 of OTAs. Then the crew turns their attention to the full scope of the offseason with Offseason Superlatives! What offseason move had you drinking the most Kool Aid? What was the most head-scratching moment? Which move was most underrated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Jonas Pope (@JEPopeIV) writes for the News & Observer and the Durham Sun and joins the show to talk about NC State's Alim McNeil, the Detroit Lions 3rd round draft pick! Jonas breaks down for Jeremy and Chris what makes Alim so special among NTs in college, how immovable he was during his playing time, and what he'll be like as he transitions to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

OTAs are here, and the PODcast crew is on it. But to lead off the show, they discuss the latest rumors that the Lions targeted the OTHER Campbell, Matt Campbell, in their coaching search, and deliver their own takes on the situation. The guys also play a new game, Coach Speak or Real Talk and use it to chop up the latest coach platitudes on Lions players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

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With Jeremy off for vacation, Ryan and Chris tag team this PODcast. With the schedule in their laps, they break down their favorite games of the upcoming season, and Chris hands Ryan a number of questions for best games. That's right, superlatives - what's going to be the best game that ends in a Lions win, and what game will make you want to drink the most? Plus, Ryan lays out the situation and t...

Lars Hanson (@LarsHanson) joins First Byte to discuss new Lions DT Levi Onzuwurike with Ryan and Jeremy. Lars covers University of Washington football and has the insight into what Levi was like in college and what made him so effective for the Huskies. He helps to break down what will make Levi shine as he makes his next step in his journey as a member of the Detroit Lions. Learn more about your...

Chris Perfett delivers this bite-sized edition of PODcast to instantly react to the Lions 2021 schedule! With a tough division road stretch to start and plenty of strong extra-divisional opponents, will the Lions prevail in 2021? How does Jeremy Reisman and our fan poll think Detroit will do this year? This is our quick reactions as a preview to the PODcast coming on Monday with full breakdown of...

Who said the post-draft week would be quiet? Kerryon Johnson was released by the Lions, indicating perhaps some faith in seventh rounder Jermar Jefferson. TE Josh Hill abruptly retires, and the Lions sign Darren Fells in his place. Center Frank Ragnow gets a massive extension, cementing his place on the Lions for years to come. Plus, Albert Breer has a story about how the Lions might have been get...

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Tyson Alger (@tysonalger) from The Athletic, covering the Oregon Ducks, joins First Byte to discuss new Lions OT Penei Sewell. Selected seventh overall, Tyson tells Chris and Jeremy what makes him so special and why Oregon started him on the offensive line so young. They talk about his strengths, what he needs to work on and how he was used in Oregon's offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

The 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Detroit Lions have their draft class. Jeremy, Chris and Ryan break down every selection and let you know what the Lions are getting in each player. They let you in on a stellar talent in Penei Sewell, the Lions rebuild blueprint with Onwuzurike and McNeill, plus Chris gets excited to talk about Amon-Ra St. Brown. Ryan also delivers a lesson to Lions twit...

The Detroit Lions target improving their maligned defense as Day 2 of the NFL Draft wraps up! Jeremy, Erik and Mike discuss the new Lions - DT Levi Onwuzurike, DT Alim McNeill and CB Ifeatu Melifonwu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and John cap off a long draft night stream over at Twitch.tv/prideofdetroit with a quick reactions podcast to Penei Sewell! The Lions pick the Oregon tackle at #7, without hesitation, and grade the pick accordingly. They also discuss other happenings in the first round of the draft, including a comedy of disaster for the Green Bay Packers and whether or not the Bears got a steal with Justin...

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Jeremy, Chris and Ryan cap off the insane draft season with the final preview PODcast before the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday. Multiple mock drafts, in-depth analysis of what will happen with the first seven picks, the value of trading down, best case scenarios and worst case situations, bold predictions...everything is crammed in to a mega-sized PODcast. Learn more about your ad...

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Our old pal @MathBomb - Kent Lee Platte - drops by to talk Detroit Lions drafting prospects. We previously covered offensive prospects on the last First Byte, now it's time to talk about the defense! Who does Kent like in the draft, and where does he see the resources being spent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris, Jeremy and John discuss the wider aspect of the draft for the Lions, looking beyond the first round. With Days 1 and 2 able to produce starting caliber talent and some high depth, it's sound to ask what positions the Lions will spend that capital on. How would each of the PODcast members prioritize each position? Would Day 1 be the target, or are they comfortable in taking some pieces on th...

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