Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast

May 16, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #151: Top-25 on offense

In this week’s episode, the guys dig into Erik’s new series of articles at Lions Wire: Establishing the 53 — projecting the Lions’ 53-man roster.

An All-offense episode
The Top-25 players on the Lions’ offense are identified
Erik resets the Lions 90-man depth chart
How many QBs will Lions keep?
Is David Blough’s safe?
Rounding out the Lions’ backfield
Are five running backs too many?
Weighing the options of keeping a fullback versus an H-back
Debating keeping a 6th WR vs a 4th TE?
Rounding out the Lions OL
Who starts and who are the reserves

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May 8, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #150: Lions’ 2020 schedule release

This week the guys do a game-by-game breakdown to the entire Detroit Lions’ 2020 schedule:

Lions 2020 schedule
Instant takeaways
Lions have no primetime games
Two late-season flex games
Thanksgiving is only official nationally televised game
Revisit the 2012 Lions-Texans Thanksgiving game
Lions have an early bye week for a fourth conservative year
Early away games, Late season games at home
How the schedule may flex because of COVID-19 pandemic
Positive weather late in the season
Lions 2019 opponents record points to 5th most difficult schedule

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April 29, 2020January 3, 2025

Episode #149: Draft class review

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast the guys review the Detroit Lions 2020 NFL Draft class, the team’s undrafted free agents, where each of the new players fits on the depth chart, and what to expect from them in year one.

This week, the guys discuss: And the Lions select…

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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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