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Episode #268: Recapping Lions first wave of free agency

This week on the podcast, the guys recap the Detroit Lions’ aggressive first week of free agency. They break down the Lions’ new players–including Cameron Sutton, David Montgomery, Emmanuel Moseley, and the return of fan-favorite Graham Glasgow–as well as who they retained, and who they lost in the initial wave of signings.

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Episode #267: Combine review, Free Agency Preview

This week on the podcast — one of our longest ever — the guys take a look at the standout performance from the 2023 NFL Combine and discuss which players the Detroit Lions may be interested in. While going position-by-position through the Combine prospects, the fellas also spend some time previewing the free agency market and which direction the Lions may go in order to fill their needs.

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Episode #266: 2023 NFL Combine preview

This week on the podcast, the guys take a deeper look at the participants in the upcoming 2023 NFL Combine. The fellas go position by position, examining team needs, and identifying prospects that could interest the Detroit Lions, both early rounders as well as Day 3 sleepers.

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Episode #265: Lions offseason mailbag

This week on the podcast, the guys open back up the Mailbag for all your Detroit Lions-related questions. Erik and Joe answer some general questions surrounding the Lions players and coaches, look at some potential strategies in free agency, and as is always popular this time of year, spend time looking into the NFL Draft class.

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Episode #264: Roster review, early look at 2023 NFL draft class

This week on the podcast, the guys set up the Detroit Lions’ offseason by taking a look at where the roster sits as they begin their journey of improving the organization. Erik and Joe go position-by-position through the roster, discussing who is signed, who is a free agent, which players could return, which might be cap casualties, and which prospects in the NFL draft could be possible replacements or upgrades.

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Episode #263: Ben Johnson returns, Week 18 recap, UFA preview

This week on the podcast, the guys recap the Detroit Lions’ meaningful win over the Packers in the 2022-23 season finale, explore what Ben Johnson returning to his offensive coordinator role means for the team, and get a jump on the offseason by taking a closer look at the team’s 18 unrestricted free agents.

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Episode #262: Lions at Packers on SNF, Week 18 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys talk about the Detroit Lions dominating win over the Chicago Bears, how that impacts the playoff picture, and what Detroit needs to do in order to make the postseason. Then the fellas take a deep dive into the Green Bay Packers, who the Lions will face on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 18.

The guys also take a look at the team’s latest roster moves, the injury report, and discuss their approach to this week’s game. As always, they wrap up by going position-by-position through the Packers’ roster, discussing how the Lions will try and take advantage.

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Episode #261: Lions vs. Bears, Week 17 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys talk about the Detroit Lions loss to the Carolina Panthers, how that impacts the playoff picture, and what Detroit needs to do in order to make the postseason. Then the fellas take a deep dive into the Chicago Bears, who the Lions will face in Week 17.

The guys also take a look at the team’s latest roster moves, the injury report, and discuss their approach to this week’s game. As always, they wrap up by going position-by-position through the Bears’ roster, discussing how the Lions will try and take advantage.

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Episode #260: Lions at Panthers, Week 16 preview


This week on the podcast, the guys talk about the Detroit Lions’ 20-17 victory over the New York Jets in Week 15, their sixth win in seven games. Then the fellas take a deep dive into the Carolina Panthers, who the Lions will face in Week 16, and discuss Detroit’s chances for making the NFL Playoffs.

After breaking down yet another victory (!), the guys take a look at the team’s latest roster moves, the injury report, and discuss their approach to this week’s game. As always, they wrap up by going position-by-position through the Panthers’ roster, discussing how the Lions will try and take advantage.

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Episode #259: Lions at Jets, Week 15 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys talk about the Detroit Lions’ 34-23 victory over division-rival Minnesota Vikings in Week 14, their fifth win in six games. Then the fellas take a deep dive into the New York Jets, who the Lions will face in Week 15.

After breaking down yet another victory, the guys take a look at the team’s latest roster moves, the injury report, and discuss their approach to this week’s game. As always, they wrap up by going position-by-position through the Jets’ roster, discussing how the Lions will try and take advantage.

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