Episode #72: Giants Recap, Bucs Preview

The Detroit Lions are at the three-quarter point of the preseason and that means it’s time for the dress rehearsal game. This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast we recap last weeks Giants game and prepare you for what you need to know heading into preseason Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

This week we discuss:

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Episode #71: Recap vs Raiders, Mini Giants Preview

Joe and Erik explore fans reactions to Game 1 against the Oakland Raiders and set expectations for Game 2 against the New York Giants as well as address what has happened so far in Training Camp.

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Episode #70: Lions at Raiders Preview

The Preseason is finally here! It has been 222 days since the Lions defeated the Packers in Week 17 and now they are back.

Joe and Erik explore fans expectations heading into Game 1 against the Oakland Raiders as well as address what has happened so far in Training Camp.

Special Thanks to:

  • Roland (Maxairrt) for the 5-star review!

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Episode #69: Training Camp Preview

Training Camp is here! Joe and Erik explore fans expectations during the preseason and answer two weeks worth of mailbag questions.

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Episode #68: Special Guest Scott Bischoff

With Joe Kania on vacation this week, Erik Schlitt welcomed in a special guest — Scott Bischoff. Scott works alongside Erik at Lions Wire as well as writing at Football Guys and is contributing with Matt Waldman on his Rookie Scouting Portfolio. You can find Scott on Twitter at @Bischoff_Scott.

This week Erik and Scott discus:

  • the Lions roster heading into training camp
  • A’Shawn Robinson’s role and how he will impact the players around him
  • Da’Shawn Hand’s versatility
  • Ezekiel Ansah’s usage off the edge and inside
  • what to expect from Jarrad Davis
  • Who backs up Devon Kennard?
  • Christian Jones versatility
  • Jalen Reeves-Maybin’s importance
  • why DeShawn Shead is underrated
  • Tracy Walker’s potential
  • How former starters Nevin Lawson and Tavon Wilson’s roles will change
  • five, six and seven defensive backs sets
  • going “big” to stop the run
  • why a starter designation isn’t as important as it used to be
  • who is Matthew Stafford’s back up?
  • Kerryon Johnson’s potential
  • the running backs rotation
  • will they trade Ameer Abdullah?
  • the offensive line construction
  • Frank Ragnow’s potential

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Episode #67: Goodbye Brandstatter

No big news in the player personnel department this week, but a big move was made in the broadcast booth as Jim Brandstatter learned that he is not in the Lions future plans. He will be replaced by Lomas Brown this upcoming season. Erik and Joe talk about that and a myriad of other topics.

  • The Lions did not make any selections in the Supplemental Draft on Wednesday
  • Marvin Lewis and Teo Redding are training together
  • The Flag Football League on the NFL Network
  • Kris Durham has surfaced in Italy
  • Daryl Rogers has passed away
  • What are the consequences of an improved running game?
  • What if the Lions never picked up Ebrons option?
  • Are there future big stars on this team?
  • Will the Lions sign veteran free agents cut by other teams during camp?
  • Who were the best Lions duos?
  • Check out Erik’s articles from the past week
  • Special thanks to J M Lewis 5213 for the 5-star review!

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Episode #66: Summer Mailbag

The Lions tried not to expend too much energy this week, likely due to the heat and didn’t make much noise when it came to player movement or announcements. Even without a lot of news, there were still a lot of topics for Erik and Joe to discuss.

  • Reuben Foster and Julian Edelman will both be suspended for their games against the Lions, how does it affect the Lions chances?
  • Jim Bob Cooter to be on the hot seat
  • There is a fascination with how the DL will handle the steep learning curve
  • What’s with the negative talk about Jarrad Davis?
  • Quandre Diggs is betting on himself
  • Who wore it better? Barry or Billy?
  • Revisiting the 2014 draft
  • Fredi the Pizzaman is raising money for charity

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Episode #65: Feel the Nostalgia

Summer has finally kicked off and that means several weeks of not much on the Lions front leading up to the start of training camp. Erik and Joe persevere through the desert of news to discuss many things still in the air as the season approaches.

  • Stunningly, no player movement this week
  • Jimmy Raye III has been hired as a new Senior Personnel Executive for the team
  • Figures of guaranteed money for the UDFAs have been released
  • A deep mailbag is rummaged through, a lot of questions revolving around the front 7 are discussed
  • A Curse Watch has been called for and will be monitored closely
  • Finally, a wrap up on our comparison of the 1995 Lions and this 2018 bunch
  • A special thanks to 5-star reviewers Dan Page, Psy man, Matt Stafford Side-Sling, Restore da Roar and J.Goldsmith. Also, thanks for the kind mention from the Detroit Lions Podcast

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Episode #64: Know Your Enemy Part 3

The last 3 mini-camp practices finished off this week with little fanfare. With no major injuries to report, Erik and Joe will spend this week finishing off the NFC North opponents offseason series and look ahead to the training camp schedule.

  • They come and they go, after signing TE Wes Saxton last week, he was released and replaced by TE/LS Sean McGrath
  • A very short time is spent in the Rod Wood-shed this week discussing Eamonn Reynolds taking over as the Director of Football Communications
  • Erik Discusses the structure of this seasons training camp
  • Notes from the last 3 days of mini-camp, Kenny Golladay looking good, as always
  • Erik and Joe break down the Chicago Bears offseason moves
  • The mailbag has a few questions pertaining to the Lion front 7 (or 6)
  • Final discussion topics include some controversy we will see this season and a breakdown of the offense we will see this season in comparison to the NFLs best unit (yardage-wise) from 1995
  • A special thanks to 5-star reviewers Paul Jackson and Diehard Lion

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Episode #63: Know Your Enemy Part 2

Mini-camp has started and with 3 days in the books the Lions have had enough for the week. Matt Patricia has spoken to the media before every practice and, unsurprisingly, did not say much.  Erik and Joe spend their time this week discussing mini-camp.

  • The bottom of the Lions roster remains in flux with the addition of TE Wes Saxton and the subtraction of CB Bryan Pringle
  • An early visit to the Rod Wood-Shed this week where the PR department, of all things, is discussed
  • Darius Slay (#49) and Matt Stafford (#31) both appear in this season of  the NFL Top-100 miniseries
  • The NFL Network was live in Allen Park this Thursday as the Lions finished up week 1 of mini-camp.
  • FB Nick Bawden has a torn ACL
  • Joe and Erik break down the first few days and discuss what the beat writers have noticed
  • Erik and Joe continue examining the offseason moves of the Lions rivals in the NFC North. This week they break down the Lions perennial thorn in their side, Green Bay Packers
  • A lot of fullback, wide receiver and defensive back-centric mailbag questions
  • The discussion portion of the show centers around whether the Lions will have success picking from the Belicheck coaching and front office trees
  • The final discussion question comes from a Colton Wesley article wondering what would have happened if the Oakland Raiders took Calvin Johnson 1st overall in the 2007 NFL Draft
  • A special thanks to 5-star reviewers Kuehn Observations, Malachi’s Lions Blood and Kevin Washington (updated)

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