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Episode #226: Pre-NFL Combine Mailbag

This week on the podcast, the guys discuss the latest happenings surrounding the Detroit Lions and visit the mailbag for an incredible of questions about the organization.

Topics ranged from all over in this week’s mailbag, from questions about the coaching staff to the current roster to potential new additions via free agency and the NFL Draft.

Here are articles discussed on the podcast for reference:

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Episode #225: Ben Johnson promoted to Offensive Coordinator

This week on the podcast, the guys discuss the Detroit Lions coaching staff and the movement over the past few weeks, review the 2022 Senior Bowl, and visit the mailbag for a plethora of draft-related questions.

Erik thanks for the fans’ support!

Coaching carousel

Review the highlights from the Senior Bowl

Wrap up with a bunch of NFL Draft questions from the mailbag.

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Episode #224: Senior Bowl Mailbag

This week on the podcast, the guys examine the 2022 Senior Bowl prospects by answering questions from our listener’s mailbag.

Here are a few relevant articles discussed that you may enjoy:

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Episode #223: Senior Bowl Preview

This week on the podcast, the guys examine the 2022 Senior Bowl prospects, with a specific focus on the American team, which will be coached by the Detroit Lions coaching staff.

Here are a few relevant articles discussed that you may enjoy:

Senior Bowl Preview

And as always, we close with a big dip into the Offseason Mailbag!

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Episode #222: Lions roster, where they go from here

This week on the podcast, the guys examine the Detroit Lions roster, taking a closer look at what they did, where they are, and where they’re going at each position group.

Here are a few relevant articles discussed that you may enjoy:

And as always, we close with a big dip into the Offseason Mailbag!

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Episode #221: We’re on to the offseason

This week on the podcast, the guys put a bow on the 2021 regular season, review the Lions’ victory over the Green Bay Packers and start looking ahead to the 2022 offseason.

Packers’ review

News:

Roster Moves:

We close with our Offseason Mailbag!

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Episode #220: Lions vs Packers, Week 18 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021-22 Week 18 matchup against the Green Bay Packers to close out the season.

Seahawks’ review

Roster Moves:

Reserve/COVID

  • LT Taylor Decker
  • RT Penei Sewell
  • EDGE Austin Bryant
  • RB Rodney Smith (practice squad)

Injury Report

  • OUT: Jason Cabinda (knee)
  • Questionable:
    • QB Jared Goff (knee)
    • WR Josh Reynolds (thigh)
    • TE Brock Wright
    • LG Jonah Jackson
    • DL Michael Brockers (neck)
    • LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (shoulder)

Protected PS: Dan Skipper, Tavante Beckett, Bruce Hector, and Aldric Rosas

Packers’ preview

  • Ref: Scott Novak
  • TV: FOX 1:00, Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olsen, Pam Oliver
  • Bet line: Packers -3.5
  • Aaron Rodgers will play

Schedule: 2022 Opponents have been established

We close with our new segment: Offseason Mailbag!

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Episode #219: Lions at Seahawks, Week 17 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 17 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

Falcons’ review

Roster Moves:

Reserve/COVID

Injury Report

  • DNP Wednesday:
    • QB Jared Goff (knee)
    • FB Jason Cabinda (knee)
  • Questionable
    • LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (shoulder)
  • FULL
    • RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder)
    • EDGE Julian Okwara (ankle)

Protected PS: Nick Eubanks, Tavante Beckett, Bruce Hector, and Aldric Rosas

Seahawks’ preview

  • Ref: Tony Corrente (same crew as last time in Seattle, batted ball no call)
  • TV: 4:25 pm ET on FOX, Gus Johnson, Aqib Talib, Megan Olivi
  • Bet line: Seahawks -7

We close with our new segment: Offseason Mailbag!

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Episode #218: Lions at Falcons, Week 16 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 16 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

Cardinals’ review

  • Lions whopped ’em
  • 8-minute drive to open the game, settled for a FG 3-0
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown touchdown play was well designed, 10-0
  • Charles Harris came to play – dominated in arguably the best game of his career
  • AJ Parker PBU on 4th and goal give the Lions ball at the 3-yard line
  • 97 yards TD drive, capped by Goff to Reynolds 22 yd score, 17-0 at the half
  • Godwin fumbles… again… but Amani Oruwariye save him with an insane interception
  • Set up a Jason Cabinda touchdown, 24-3
  • Riley Patterson closes out the day with two more field goals, 30-12
  • “Out-coached and outplayed” the Cardinals

Roster Moves:

Reserve/COVID

Injury Report

  • OUT:
    • EDGE Julian Okwara (ankle)
    • LB Jalen Woods (neck)
    • CB Amani Oruwariye (thumb)
  • Limited
    • RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder)
    • WR Josh Reynolds (thigh)
    • WR Kalif Raymond (shoulder)
    • LG Jonah Jackson (back)
    • DL Michael Brockers (knee)
    • LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (shoulder)

Protected PS: Steven Montez, Shane Zylstra, Bruce Hector, and Aldric Rosas

Falcons’ preview

  • Ref: Ron Torbert’s crew (near the bottom of the NFL in penalties called)
  • TV: FOX, Chris Myers, Robert Smith and Jen Hale
  • Bet line: Falcons -5.5
  • Are the Falcons fool’s gold?

We close with our new segment: Offseason Mailbag!

Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe using iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, or Podbean.

As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us @erikschlitt,  @JoeKania_DLB,  @lionsbreakdown.

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Episode #217: Lions vs Cardinals, Week 15 preview

This week on the podcast, the guys set the table for the Detroit Lions 2021 Week 15 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field.

Broncos’ review

  • Lions lost 38-10
  • Shorthanded is an understatement – then they lost Jerry Jacobs and Alex Anzalone
  • Another strong second quarter kept them in it, but Denver ran away with it (literally) in the second half
  • Kalif Raymond TD play design was well laid out and executed
  • Penei Sewel continues to dominate
  • Welcome to the Craig Reynolds show

Roster Moves:

Reserve/COVID

  • RB Jamaal Williams
  • LB Tavante Beckett
  • CB Bobby Price
  • CB Ifeatu Melifonwu
  • CB Mark Gilbert
  • NB Corey Ballentine
  • NB Robey-Coleman
  • S Tracy Walker
  • Evan Brown was removed from reserve/COVID and began practicing, expected to play Sunday

Injury Report

  • No practice:
    • RB D’Andre Swift (shoulder)
    • TE T.J. Hockenson (hand)
    • LG Jonah Jackson (back)
    • EDGE Julian Okwara (ankle)
    • LB Alex Anzalone (ankle)
    • OT Will Holden and S Jalen Elliott (non-injury related)
  • Limited
    • LT Penei Sewell (shoulder)
    • DL Michael Brockers (knee)
    • EDGE Austin Bryant (shoulder)
    • LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (shoulder)
    • LB Derrick Barnes (knee)
  • NB AJ Parker (on IR) has started 21-day clock and is expected to play on Sunday

Protected PS: Craig Reynolds, Bruce Hector, Parnell Motley, and Aldric Rosas

Cardinals’ preview

  • Ref: Land Clark
  • TV: FOX, Gus Johnson, Aqib Talib, Megan Olivi
  • Bet line: Cardinals -13.5
  • WR DeAndre Hopkins is injured and may not play
  • RB James Conner is banged up and day-to-day

We close with our new segment: Offseason Mailbag!

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