Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast

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 up and spit out Robert Ayers
• Stefan McClure receives 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 of Eli Harold say about the Lions EDGE depth?
• Are there any potential free agents left to target?
• Thanks to 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 more transactions
• 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 a concern 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 Game honors
  • PFF’s highest graded RB
  • PFF 1st team week 1
• Frank Ragnow’s communication is improving
• Graham Glasgow’s injury and 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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The Preseason is finally here! It has been 222 days since the Lions defeated the Packers in Week 17 and now they are back.

Joe and Erik explore fans expectations heading into Game 1 against the Oakland Raiders as well as address what has happened so far in Training Camp.

• Training camp days in Allen Park
• Joint practices with the Raiders
• Ezekiel Ansah’s injury updates
• Jarrad Davis unstoppable work ethic
• Ricky Jean Francois’ role &  contract update
• Lions release an initial ‘unofficial’ depth chart
• Discussion about Khalil Mack trade possibilities
• Is the Kerryon Johnson hype legit?
• Marvin Jones, Golden Tate, and Kenny Golladayplaying well
• Run defense concepts
• Coaching adjustments for the defensive backs
• Milles Killebrew versatility to play linebacker
• Tracy Walker’s role moving forward
• Setting preseason expectations

Special Thanks to:

• Roland (Maxairrt) for the 5-star review!

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No big news in the player personnel department this week, but a big move was made in the broadcast booth as Jim Brandstatter learned that he is not in the Lions future plans. He will be replaced by Lomas Brown this upcoming season. Erik and Joe talk about that and a myriad of other topics.

• The Lions did not make any selections in the Supplemental Draft on Wednesday
• Marvin Lewis and Teo Redding are training together
• The Flag Football League on the NFL Network
• Kris Durham has surfaced in Italy
• Daryl Rogers has passed away
• What are the consequences of an improved running game?
• What if the Lions never picked up Ebrons option?
• Are there future big stars on this team?
• Will the Lions sign veteran free agents cut by other teams during camp?
• Who were the best Lions duos?
• Check out Erik’s articles from the past week
• Special thanks to J M Lewis 5213 for the 5-star review!

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The Lions tried not to expend too much energy this week, likely due to the heat and didn’t make much noise when it came to player movement or announcements. Even without a lot of news, there were still a lot of topics for Erik and Joe to discuss.

• Reuben Foster and Julian Edelman will both be suspended for their games against the Lions, how does it affect the Lions chances?
• Jim Bob Cooter to be on the hot seat
• There is a fascination with how the DL will handle the steep learning curve
• What’s with the negative talk about Jarrad Davis?
• Quandre Diggs is betting on himself
• Who wore it better? Barry or Billy?
• Revisiting the 2014 draft
• Fredi the Pizzaman is raising money for charity

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Summer has finally kicked off and that means several weeks of not much on the Lions front leading up to the start of training camp. Erik and Joe persevere through the desert of news to discuss many things still in the air as the season approaches.

• Stunningly, no player movement this week
• Jimmy Raye III has been hired as a new Senior Personnel Executive for the team
• Figures of guaranteed money for the UDFAs have been released
• A deep mailbag is rummaged through, a lot of questions revolving around the front 7 are discussed
• A Curse Watch has been called for and will be monitored closely
• Finally, a wrap up on our comparison of the 1995 Lions and this 2018 bunch
• A special thanks to 5-star reviewers Dan Page, Psy man, Matt Stafford Side-Sling, Restore da Roar and J.Goldsmith. Also, thanks for the kind mention from the Detroit Lions Podcast

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The last 3 mini-camp practices finished off this week with little fanfare. With no major injuries to report, Erik and Joe will spend this week finishing off the NFC North opponents offseason series and look ahead to the training camp schedule.

• They come and they go, after signing TE Wes Saxton last week, he was released and replaced by TE/LS Sean McGrath
• A very short time is spent in the Rod Wood-shed this week discussing Eamonn Reynolds taking over as the Director of Football Communications
• Erik Discusses the structure of this seasons training camp
• Notes from the last 3 days of mini-camp, Kenny Golladay looking good, as always
• Erik and Joe break down the Chicago Bears offseason moves
• The mailbag has a few questions pertaining to the Lion front 7 (or 6)
• Final discussion topics include some controversy we will see this season and a breakdown of the offense we will see this season in comparison to the NFLs best unit (yardage-wise) from 1995
• A special thanks to 5-star reviewers Paul Jackson and Diehard Lion

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