Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast

April 24, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #148: Jeff Okudah and what to expect on Day 2

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:

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April 18, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #147: Draft Prep

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 breakdown specific names of prospects sent in from listeners
Erik’s ideal four-round Lions mock draft
Which high-profile players Erik believes the Lions won’t have rated high
Why the Lions are targeting players who can contribute with minimal offseason training
Who is this year’s surprise pick on Day 2
Day 3 sleepers
How the UDFA market will suffer due to COVID-19
Trade scenarios. Lots and lots of trade scenarios
Team’s needs
Exploring the Virtual Draft
and many more questions.

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April 9, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #146: Pre-Draft Mailbag

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 immediately for the Lions?
Do guards Ben Bredeson and Hakeem Adeniji fit?
Erik named this year’s third-round pick most haven’t heard of?
Chase Young to the Lions at 3? Yes, please.
Best EDGE options at pick No. 35?
Any Off-the-ball linebacker in play?
Jeff Okudah versus Young debate
Cornerback targets at pick No. 35 and Round 3?
Who replaces Sam Martin?
And more questions.

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March 26, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #145: Free Agency Review

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 impact, Draft impact, 5 facts to know
Jamie Collins, LB, Agree to terms, 3 years, $30 million, What the Lions are getting, Roster impact, Nick Williams, DT, Agree to terms, 2 years $10 million, Roster impact
Chase Daniel, QB, Agreed to terms, 3 years, $13 million, Roster impact
Danny Shelton, NT, Agree to terms, 2 years, $8 million, What the Lions are getting, Roster impact, Jui-Jitsu training
Duron Harmon, S, Trade terms, Roster impact, Interview
Desmond Trufant, CB, Agree to terms, 2 years, $20 million
Jayron Kearse, 3rd safety/special teams, Agree to terms, 1 year, $2 million, Roster impact
Tony McRae, NB/Special teams, Agree to terms, 1 year, reported $1.5 million, What the Lions are getting
Geremy Davis, WR, Agrees to terms, 1-year deal
Miles Killebrew agrees to return to the Lions
Oday Aboushi agrees to return to the Lions

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March 12, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #144: 2020 Combine Review

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:
Breaking down Derrick Brown’s Combine
Breaking down Jeff Okudah’s Combine
Breaking down Isaiah Simmons Combine
Five basic scenarios for mock drafts
The Lions have brought the staff and scouts back in, they will work remotely, and will not travel in the short term
What is expected in the short term, as far as the NFL offseason goes, what changes are expected

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March 4, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #143: Special guest Jeremy Reisman

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 include:

Will they add another backup quarterback?
Will the Lions add a running back?
How many wide receivers?
Another tight end?
Is Graham Glasgow a problem or do the Lions just not want to spend money on a guard?
Offensive tackle of the future in this draft class?
How do they replace Damon Harrison?
A’Shawn Robinson or Mike Daniels return?
Is EDGE rusher really a big priority?
There are 8 Linebackers on the roster, are they done?
Is cornerback the top priority?
How will they address the safety position?
Is Sam Martin gone? Which punter could they add?

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February 20, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #142: 2020 Combine Preview

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 previewing position groups every day as the combine approaches
Erik and Joe discuss specific players, that were submitted by the listeners.
Erik and Joe also say goodbye to Snacks Harrison, who was released by the Lions on Thursday

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February 13, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #141: Addressing Trade Rumors

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 yet to be known
Retired CB Tony Carter brought in as a defensive assistant
Bob Quinn rejects the Stafford rumors
Is Darius Slay going to be traded?
Lions are in contract extension talks with Slay, he still has high demands — could the team pay him a deal, worth over $16 million a year?
Could Marvin Jones be traded?
Draft Trade talk: If the Lions trade the #3 pick, what is their best move?
Schlitt and Scott Bischoff discussed the top-7 options for the Lions in the first round in last week’s Episode No. 140
Erik and Joe break down #OnePride Mock Draft 4.0
Will the Lions end up drafting a QB at all?
and many more questions.

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February 6, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #140: Special Guest Scott Bischoff

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 consider Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

The other seven names discussed were:

Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Jerry Jeudy, WR Alabama
A.J. Epenesa, EDGE Iowa
Chase Young, EDGE Ohio State
Isaiah Simmons, S/LB Clemson

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January 30, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #139: Senior Bowl Recap

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.