Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast

The Lions got some much needed rest during last weeks bye, but still have a myriad of injury issues heading into Sunday afternoons tilt against the Dolphins in Miami. Erik and Joe discuss this and how the matchups will fare.

• Good news as T.J. Lang, Ezekiel Ansah and Michael Roberts return to practice
• Theo Riddick will not play on Sunday
• Jamal Agnew moved to IR, but can return in 8 weeks
• Andy Jones (PUP) may find himself playing soon
• Trevor Bates is brought up to the 53-man
• LB Garrett Dooley added to the practice squad
• 5 Lions who should get more opportunities after the BYE week
• The snap counts – Offense and Defense
• 2018 Lions vs 2017 Lions
• Previewing of Adam Gase’s Miami Dolphins
• Brock is in, Ryan Tannehill is OUT
• Know your enemy: breaking down the game with Dolphins Wire
• Is Riddick easily replaceable
• How much of Ameer Abdullah and Brandon Powell can we see?
• Will Kerryonsworkload increase?
• The ceiling of Johnson, Golladay and Hand
• Do the Lions receivers have an advantage Sunday?
• Will the Dolphins running game be stopped?
• Who will face Albert Wilson?
• Who replaces Agnew?
• Trade rumors?
• Derrick Johnson

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The Lions enter the bye week on a high note after defeating the Green Bay Packers 31-23 at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon. This week Erik and Joe discuss things in general roughly 1/3 of the way into the season.

• Speculating the injury report
• Ezekiel Ansah has a backer in Patricia
• Who replaces Jamal Agnew?
• CB CreVon LeBlanc promoted to the 53-man roster
• Claiming CB Lenzy Pipkins
• Hakeem Valles was waived and thensigned to practice squad
• LB Marquis Flowers released
• Reviewing the victory over the Packers, Studs and Duds
• Thoughts on the Snap Count
• Lions v. Packers — By the numbers
• Rod Wood-Shed Jim Brandstatter gets Game Ball
• Erik in the Press Box
• Exploring the Lions DVOA
• Is Matthew Stafford off?
• The rise of Kenny Golladay
• How has RG Kenny Wiggins performed?
• Is there a trade out there for Bob Quinn at the deadline?
• Now folks are complaining about coverage sacks
• How will Ziggy Ansah be used when he returns?
• Can Jarrad Davis become the Lions version of Dont’a Hightower?
• Is it a positive sign with Agnew not going on IR?
• And as always — Should we extend Golden Tate?

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The Lions return home after a disappointing 26-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday at Jerry World. This week the Lions welcome an old adversary when Aaron Rodgers brings the Packers to town.

• Ezekiel Ansah returnsbut is limited in practice
• Quandre Diggs fractured handisn’t keeping him from practicing
• T.J. Lang has a concussionwill likely keep him out
• Eric Lee finds himself on the 53-man
• Andrew Donnal so long and hello
• Dee Virgin waivedshortly after surrendering 19 yards in field position
• Stafford’s personal stats are headed in the right direction
• Kerryon Johnson and LeGarrette Blount, Patricia says it doesnot matter who is in the game? Really?
• DVOA says it does, ranking Johnson the most efficient back in the league through the first four weeks.
• How will the OL fare with Wiggins moving into the lineup?
• The run defense still does not improve
• The secondary is holding up their end of the bargain
• Snap Count observations
• Green Bay Packers preview
• Vegas likes the Packers
• 4 key matchupswill directly affect this weeks game
• Aaron Rodgers is hurt, probably doesn’t matter
• Some fans are missing Ameer Abdullah
• How is the rookie class shaping up
• Where should Jarrad Davis end up?
• How good can Da’Shawn Hand be?
• Looking at potential draft needs.
• Will Golden Tate be a Lion beyond 2018?
• Thanks to Anonymous for the 5-star review!

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The nearly 2week long nightmare is over and the Lions have got themselves into the win column with a 26-10 dismantling of the vaunted New England Patriots. This week Erik and Joe will discuss whether lightning can strike twice this week in Dallas.

• Ezekiel Ansah and Michael Roberts headline the injury report, but three Offensive Linemen also make an appearance
• TE Jerome Cunningham has been added to the practice squad
• Corey Robinson has been cut by the Panthers, the Lions will not receive the 7th rounder in 2020
• Erik and Joe discuss the 5 takeaways from the Lions win over Patriots
• Patricia might not be as hated by the players as we thought
• Ricky Jean-Francois’ likes the Lions fans
• Kerryon Johnson ends the droughtand earnsPlayer of the Game honors
• Erik gives Snap Count observations
• The offensive line has been a beacon of hope
• Vegas likes the Cowboys by three points
• Can Ezekiel Elliott be contained?
• Can the Lions OL handle the Cowboys front 7 like they did the Pats?
• The great Sean Lee is OUT for Week 4
• Will the Lions exploit Lee’s absence?
• Will Ameer ever find his way back into the lineup?
• Da’Shawn Hand has shown good growth
• A’Shawn Robinson finally returns
• Patricia’s Madden dream defensive lineman
• Jamal Agnew not only returns kicks
• Teez Tabor is playing, but not on defense
• Special thanks to MTNZ63 and JT2214 for the 5 star reviews!

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The Lions have returned home after a tough loss in Santa Clara to the 49ers. This week Erik and Joe discuss the Lions returning to primetime with a guest appearance on “Sunday Night Football” as the opponent of the New England Patriots.

• The Lions have not yet released their injury report, but the current wounded are Ezekiel Ansah, T.J. Lang and Darius Slay
• The team has released OL Jamil Demby and S Marcus Cromartie
• Joe and Erik discuss Erik’s 6 takeaways from the 49ers game article
• Devon Kennardwas the player of the game
• Coach Patricia gave an uninspired explanation of clock management at end of the first half
• Quandre Diggsand his late game penalty
• 10 Observations from Week 2 snap counts
• Erik and Joe talk about Lions Wire’s Jeff Risdon suggesting of4 things the Lions must change
• Breaking the New England Patriots
• WR Josh Gordon is the newest Patriot
• A myriadof mailbag topics are picked through… Matthew Stafford struggling with the deep ball, Staffords health, decisions while throwing
• Are we going to see more Kerryon?
• How was Wiggins performance, should he keep playing?
• Can Golladay be a top 10 receiver, is this Golden Tate’s last year, why don’t the Lions use TEs?
• How can Jarrad Davis improve, could Davis and Christian Jones switch linebacker roles?
• Can Jamal Agnew expand his corner duties from the slot to the outside?
• If the Lions keep losing, is blowing up the team and starting over an option (Spoiler: No)

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The Lions suffered an embarrassing 48-17 drubbing to rookie QB Sam Darnold and his New York Jets Monday Night. Erik and Joe will try to sort out the landmines and look at ways the team can potentially not embarrass themselves at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California in a late afternoon Sunday matchup with the 49ers.

• Ziggy Ansah back on the injury report
• OL Jamil Dembyis the newest Lion
• Bradley Marquezand Zach Zennerare the latest Lions departures
• Joe and Erik break down Erik’s five takeaways from the loss to the Jets
• Quandre Diggsearned himself a gold star
• In a week of poor performances Kenny Golladay was this weeks player of the game
• Thoughts on the Lions snap counts
• Should this game sour us on the Lions this season?
• The main embarrassment the Lions have been afflicted with nationally is that Jets defense claimed theyknew the plays
• Does stealing signals matter?
• Unsurprisingly theLions are underdogs on Sunday
• What do we expect against the 49ers?
• Jim Bob Cooter = scapegoat?
• Erik and Joe dig into the mailbag and find questions concerning every position group on the roster and many of the fans fears for this team and the future
• Special teams ace Don Carey working out for the Lions
• Is it possible the Lions win the road opener for the third year in a row?

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Erik and Joe recap the 53-man roster and preview the Lions tussling with the Jets on “Monday Night Football”

• It is abit of a surprise, but the Lions are fully healthy this week
• Joe and Erik blow off Quandre Diggs 3-year extension
• Erik and Joe talk about the final 4 stragglers on the Lions 53-man roster
• Andrew Donnal and Dee Virginare 2 of the 4
• Marquis Flowersis another ex-Patriot
• Romeo Okwara signs
• Jeff Risdon’s thoughts of the Okwara signing
• Okwara’s signing shows Zettel’s departure shows team is looking forward
• Cre’Von LeBlanc was added to the practice squad
• Ex-Nick Bawden backfield mate Donald Pumphrey added to the practice squad
• Who were the Lions biggest surprise cuts?
• Bob Quinn vs. Martin Mayhew… Who drafted it better?
• Will Joe Dahl be T.J. Lang’s backup?
• Will Ameer Abdullah remain a Lion all season?
• Lions Front-7… Who has the highest ceiling? Highest floor?
• Vegas likes the Lions over the Jetson Monday
• Is it easy to prepare for Sam Darnold?
• Expectations for the Jets game, such as Patricia’s schemes
• The Jets weakness vs the slot
• Have expectations changed after the preseason?
• Biggest improvers in 2018
• With Khalil Mack have the Bears surpassed the Lions?
• Who in the Lions organization feels the most pressure?
• Thanksto Brett for the 5-star review!

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For the first time this preseason the Lions find themselves in the win column, with a comeback 33-30 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the soggy sombrero. This week Erik and Joe preview the preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns and project who makes the final 53-man roster.

• The Lions are relatively healthy this week
• In less than 24 hours the Lions chewed upandspit out Robert Ayers
• Stefan McClurereceives an injury settlement
• A discussion of Erik’s 7 takeaways from the Bucs game
• Take a peek at Theo Riddick’s touchdown
• How have Quinn and Patricia dealt with the 90-man roster
• Coach Patricia’s spins about the ‘kick-6’ disaster
• Our shortest preview includes the note that we will see a lot of Baker Mayfield in Browns game
• Erik and Joe discuss the 53-man roster
• Can anyone surprisingly make this team?
• Finally a plunge into the mailbag…
• Ricky Jean Francois looks like a steal
• What does the addition ofEli Haroldsay about the Lions EDGE depth?
• Are there any potential free agents left to target?
• Thanksto Sly Doggie 98 for the 5-star review!

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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:

• Lang and DeShawn Shead have missed the whole week with injures
• The Lions have acquired JACK LB Eli Harold in a trade with the 49ers
• The Lions have added CB Sterling Moore
• The Lions have also signed DB Marcus Cromartie
• Steve Longa is out for the year and has moved to injured reserve
• Killebrew will keep getting more chances, this time due to Longa’s injury
• The Lions have freed up some cap room after the release of Cornelius Washington
• A few moretransactions
• Erik’s 5 takeaways from the Giants game
• Erik’s 53-man roster projection after Week 2 of the preseason
• Erik and Joe talk about Jeff Risdon’s 5 matchups to watch in Lions vs. Buccaneers preseason game
• Should we expect more scheme vs Bucs?
• How much concern should there be on the Offensive and Defensive Lines?
• Are we reconsidering touting the Lions depth this season?
• Is covering TEs still an issue?
• Are we going to see a lot of blitz packages?
• Can Kenny Golladay end up as the #1 receiver at some point this season?
• Hakeem Valles vs. Michael Roberts
• Is there aconcern with A’Shawn Robinson?
• Is Jamal Agnew developing at corner
• Quinn has left a lot to be desired with his work in free agency

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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.

• Examination of Erik’s latest Roster Stack: 2018 Post-Preseason Game 1
• Rookie’s playing big roles already
• Snap counts from the Raiders game
• Kerryon Johnson’s emergence
  • Player of the Gamehonors
  • PFF’s highest graded RB
  • PFF 1st team week 1
• Frank Ragnow’s communication is improving
• Graham Glasgow’s injuryand return to practice
• The defense seems to be a bit soft up front
• The secondary still looks like strong suit of the defense
• Erik’s 5 takeaways from the Raiders game

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