Episode #109: OTA Recap

As the Lions head into Week 2 of OTAs Erik gets the chance to discuss what he saw during the Lions practice on Thursday.

  • After talking about the mood at practice Erik talks about the expansion of different defensive looks the Lions may employ this season
  • Teez Tabor has surprised in these early practices
  • A position by position breakdown of who has started finding their way up the depth chart
  • Stafford looked relaxed
  • The battle between Connor Cook and Tom Savage rages on
  • Zach Zenner will still find his way onto the field somehow this season
  • Seemingly the biggest news in OTAs has been Frank Ragnows move to Center
  • Special thanks to Kimmy KKKKK, Corey $r, Zeel city, Best Draft Application and G Lions fan for the 5-star reviews!

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Episode #108: Taste of the Lions

Another quiet week around the NFL allows Erik and Joe to explore the studio space with questions from the listeners in this podcast.

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Episode #107: Camp Battles

Well over a week has passed since the draft and things are settling down across the NFL. That gives Erik and Joe the opportunity to discuss the current roster construction and the impending battles to look forward to, or lament, in training camp.

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Episode #106: NFL Draft Review

Over the weekend in Nashville over 100,000 NFL fans visited Broadway each day to find out which collegiate players would be selected by their favorite team. The Lions had 9 of those picks which created mixed emotions from the fan base. In this episode Erik and Joe focus solely on the draft.

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Episode #105: QIB Defense

Last week Erik and Joe discussed Erik’s QIB system when it comes to the offensive prospects in this year’s draft. In this episode, they move to the defensive side of the ball.

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Episode #104: QIB Offense

With the NFL Draft a mere 21 days away the Erik and Joe begin to look at Erik’s QIB (Quinn Influenced Benchmark) players at each position. In this episode they work their way through the offense.

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Episode #103: Ed Oliver and the Draftees

Another slow week has besieged the Lions and the NFL as a whole so Erik and Joe use the opportunity to discuss the potential shuffling the Lions can do with their draft picks and the players who could then be selected with those draft picks…

  • Scott Warheit has provided a Lions roster reset
  • Jeff Risdon ranks the top needs for the Lions still remaining
  • So long to T.J. Lang
  • After much foreshadowing, Eli Harold will no longer be a Lion
  • Luke Willson has moved on
  • Which NFC North team has improved itself the most so far?
  • The Lions have stated Tyrell Crosby will work out at guard, could the Lions be content at right guard?
  • Are the Lions interested in a trade for Jadaveon Clowney?
  • The value of picks as a team trades back in the draft
  • Where is the best value in the top-10?
  • Ed Oliver was great at his pro day and he happens to be a FULL QIB qualifier at 5 different positions
  • What are the differences between LB Devin White and LB Devin Bush?
  • Who are other off-the-ball LBs that can fill the Lions needs?
  • What position has the most value on Day 2? WR, CB, TE, OG
  • Who might the Lions be looking at on day 3 at QB, RB and DT
  • Thanks to Die Hard Lion and Nick Shaw for their great reviews!

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Episode #102: A Mixed Mailbag

Free agency has slowed down a bit, but the Lions have still been busy making moves. This week Erik and Joe spend the show digging into a deep mailbag and discuss topics including free agency additions, contract restructuring, retirements, the roster as a whole and, of course, the draft.

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Episode #101: The Flowers have arrived

Free agency started with a bang on Monday as the Lions were one of the busiest teams in football. Bob Quinn added a lot of faces he is acquainted with and a couple that were a little more unexpected. Erik and Joe delve into it all in this episode.

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Episode #100: Free Agency Preview

This week happens to be one of the most interesting weeks during the offseason. The combine has wrapped up and the prospects are being graded and free agency is right around the corner. Erik and Joe are lucky to celebrate their 100th episode with discussions on a myriad of player movement topics.

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