Tag: Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode 153: Pre-Summer Mailbag

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, episode 153: “Pre-Summer Mailbag”, is now available to download and listen.

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys call on listeners for questions for a pre-summer edition of the mailbag.

The DLB podcast is a weekly conversation with Lions Wire’s own Erik Schlitt and his co-host Joe Kania.

This week, the guys discuss:

  • Addressing the 2020 NFL roster expansion and why rosters will still have 53 everyday players with the opportunity to expand to 55 on a week-by-week basis — as well as the rules that come with those expansions
  • Jamal Agnew position switch 
  • How Agnew’s shift impacts the Lions 2020 roster
  • Have fans written off Marvin Jones too soon?
  • What should we expect out of T.J. Hockenson in year 2?
  • Is there room on the roster for Isaac Nauta and Hunter Bryant?
  • Expectations for offensive line coach Hank Fraley
  • Has Frank Ragnow met or exceeded expectations?
  • Who will start in “A’Shawn Robinson’s” old role?
  • Can Da’Shawn Hand return to form?
  • Is re-signing Mike Daniels still an option?
  • Will the Lions add more pass rushers?
  • How much time will Jarrad Davis see at MIKE?
  • How will defensive coordinator Cory Undlin impact the Lions scheme, coverage, blitzing, etc?
  • Linebacker coach Tyrone Mackenzie’s impact?
  • Jamie Collins’ impact?
  • Discussing Jalen Reeves-Maybin’s role
  • Examining the value of experienced players versus rookies
  • How Desmond Trufant fits in the Lions scheme
  • Is Amani Oruwariye being underestimated?
  • Is Tracy Walker overrated?
  • Is the national media sleeping on the Lions defense?
  • How is offensive coordinator Darell Bevell viewed by the national media?
  • Which player could surprise?
  • When will the Lions be allowed to enter the facility and are they falling behind the rest of the league?
  • Explaining how salary cap rollover works
  • Will the uncertainty surrounding the season allow GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia more leniency from the Fords
  • The origin story of the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast

Be sure to follow the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast (@LionsBreakdown) and its hosts Schlitt (@Erikschlitt) and Kania (@JoeKania_DLB) on Twitter, with a Facebook page on the way.

The podcast is available to listen at the DetroitLionsBreakdown.com website and is also available to download and subscribe to on multiple podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and others.

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode 152: Wrapping up our 53-man projection

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, episode 152: “Wrapping up our 53-man projection”, is now available to download and listen.

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys continue to dig into Erik Schlitt’s series of articles at Lions Wire: Establishing the 53 — projecting the Lions’ 53-man roster. Last week’s DLB Episode 151 was focused on offense, and this episode closes out the roster by sorting through the Lions’ defense and special teams.

The DLB podcast is a weekly conversation with Lions Wire’s own Erik Schlitt and his co-host Joe Kania.

This week, the guys discuss:

Be sure to follow the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast (@LionsBreakdown) and its hosts Schlitt (@Erikschlitt) and Kania (@JoeKania_DLB) on Twitter, with a Facebook page on the way.

The podcast is available to listen at the DetroitLionsBreakdown.com website and is also available to download and subscribe to on multiple podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and others.

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode 151: Top-25 on offense

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, episode 151: “Top-25 on offense”, is now available to download and listen.

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys dig into Erik Schlitt’s new series of articles at Lions Wire: Establishing the 53 — projecting the Lions’ 53-man roster. This episode will focus entirely on the offensive side of the ball, will discuss each player’s chances to make the roster, and the Top-25 players will be identified.

The DLB podcast is a weekly conversation with Lions Wire’s own Erik Schlitt and his co-host Joe Kania.

This week, the guys discuss:

Be sure to follow the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast (@LionsBreakdown) and its hosts Schlitt (@Erikschlitt) and Kania (@JoeKania_DLB) on Twitter, with a Facebook page on the way.

The podcast is available to listen at the DetroitLionsBreakdown.com website and is also available to download and subscribe to on multiple podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and others.

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode 150: Lions’ 2020 Schedule release

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, episode 150: “Lions’ 2020 schedule release”, is now available to download and listen.

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys do a game-by-game breakdown to the entire Detroit Lions’ 2020 schedule, discuss the layout, bye week, and lack of nationally televised games.

The DLB podcast is a weekly conversation with Lions Wire’s own Erik Schlitt and his co-host Joe Kania.

This week, the guys discuss:

Be sure to follow the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast (@LionsBreakdown) and its hosts Schlitt (@Erikschlitt) and Kania (@JoeKania_DLB) on Twitter, with a Facebook page on the way.

The podcast is available to listen at the DetroitLionsBreakdown.com website and is also available to download and subscribe to on multiple podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher and others.

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Check out game-by-game score predictions from around the NFL Wires network:

Buf / Mia / NE / NYJ // Bal / Cin / Cle / Pit // Hou / Ind / Jax / Ten // Den / KC / LV / LAC //// Dal / NYG / Phi / Was // Chi / Det / GB / Min // Atl / Car / NO / TB // Ari / LAR / SF / Sea

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode 148: Jeff Okudah and what to expect on Day 2

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, episode 148: “Jeff Okudah and what to expect on Day 2”, is now available to download and listen.

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys 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.

The DLB podcast is a weekly conversation with Lions Wire’s own Erik Schlitt and his co-host Joe Kania.

This week, the guys discuss:

Be sure to follow the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast (@LionsBreakdown) and it’s hosts Schlitt (@Erikschlitt) and Kania (@JoeKania_DLB) on Twitter, with a Facebook page on the way.

The podcast is available to listen at the DetroitLionsBreakdown.com website and is also available to download and subscribe to on multiple podcast platforms, including Itunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, among others.

Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, episode 147: Draft Prep

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, episode 147: Draft Prep, is now available to download and listen.

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys make one final push towards the 2020 NFL Draft and field questions from the Mailbag, answering all your draft queries about the Detroit Lions.

The DLB podcast is a weekly conversation with Lions Wire’s own Erik Schlitt and his co-host Joe Kania.

This week, the guys discuss:

  • A position by position breakdown of listeners questions, beginning with how early the Lions should start looking at quarterback, and when Erik expects the team to draft a punter.
  • How Halapoulivaati Vaitai’s positional flexibility gives the Lions options in the draft
  • Listeners sent in specific names of prospects and Erik broke down each players fit with the Lions and estimated where they would be drafted next Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.
  • Erik laid out his ideal four-round mock draft for the Lions
  • Erik named two high-profile players he believes the Lions won’t have rated high on their draft board
  • Why the Lions are targeting players who can contribute with minimal offseason training
  • Who is this year’s surprise pick on Day 2
  • Erik’s names some of his Day 3 sleepers that would fit with the Lions
  • How the UDFA market will be impacted by COVID-19
  • Examine a variety of trade scenarios — and why fans need to be prepared for the Lions to stay put at pick No. 3
  • Ranking the team’s needs
  • How the draft will operate virtually
  • and many more questions.

Be sure to follow the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast (@LionsBreakdown) and it’s hosts Schlitt (@Erikschlitt) and Kania (@JoeKania_DLB) on Twitter, with a Facebook page on the way.

The podcast is available to listen at the DetroitLionsBreakdown.com website and is also available to download and subscribe to on multiple podcast platforms, including Itunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, among others.

Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, episode 146: Pre-Draft Mailbag

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, episode 146: Pre-Draft Mailbag, is now available to download and listen.

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys go back to the Mailbag to answer all your pre-2020 NFL Draft questions about the Detroit Lions.

The DLB podcast is a weekly conversation with Lions Wire’s own Erik Schlitt and his co-host Joe Kania.

This week, the guys discuss:

  • The latest Tua Tagovailoa rumors
  • Washington quarterback Jacob Eason’s fit with the Lions
  • A running back fit for the Lions in every round
  • Could the Lions double-dip at wide receiver? and who are the best fits on Day 2 and 3?
  • Is offensive line coach Hank Fraley up to the challenge?
  • Examining the offensive guard class and identifying players who could start immediately for the Lions.
  • Discussing potential fits between the Lions and Michigan guard Ben Bredeson and Kansas’ guard Hakeem Adeniji
  • Who is this year’s player general manager Bob Quinn will pick in the third round most haven’t heard of? Erik has a name you need to know.
  • Could Chase Young fall to the Lions at pick No. 3?
  • Who are the best EDGE options at pick No. 35?
  • Will the Lions add an off-the-ball linebacker in the draft?
  • How will Jarrad Davis’ role change in 2020?
  • Jeff Okudah versus Young debate
  • Which cornerbacks could the Lions target at pick No. 35?
  • What is the Lions plan to replace Sam Martin?
  • and many more questions.

Be sure to follow the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast (@LionsBreakdown) and it’s hosts Schlitt (@Erikschlitt) and Kania (@JoeKania_DLB) on Twitter, with a Facebook page on the way.

The podcast is available to listen at the DetroitLionsBreakdown.com website and is also available to download and subscribe to on multiple podcast platforms, including Itunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, among others.

Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, episode 145: Free agency review

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, episode 145: “Free agency review”, is now available to download and listen.

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys review the first wave of the 2020 free agency period and answer listener’s questions surrounding the current status of the team.

The DLB podcast is a weekly conversation with Lions Wire’s own Erik Schlitt and his co-host Joe Kania.

This week, the guys discuss:

Be sure to follow the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast (@LionsBreakdown) and it’s hosts Schlitt (@Erikschlitt) and Kania (@JoeKania_DLB) on Twitter, with a Facebook page on the way.

The podcast is available to listen at the DetroitLionsBreakdown.com website and is also available to download and subscribe to on multiple podcast platforms, including Itunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, among others.

Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, episode 144: 2020 Combine review

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, episode 144: “2020 Combine review”, is now available to download and listen.

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys review the 2020 NFL Combine, breaking down the prospects at each position and projecting which ones could be potential Lions.

The DLB podcast is a weekly conversation with Lions Wire’s own Erik Schlitt and his co-host Joe Kania.

This week, the guys discuss:

Be sure to follow the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast (@LionsBreakdown) and it’s hosts Schlitt (@Erikschlitt) and Kania (@JoeKania_DLB) on Twitter, with a Facebook page on the way.

The podcast is available to listen at the DetroitLionsBreakdown.com website and is also available to download and subscribe to on multiple podcast platforms, including Itunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, among others.

Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, episode 143: Special guest Jeremy Reisman

Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, episode 143: “Special guest Jeremy Reisman”, is now available to download and listen.

This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, co-host Joe Kania gets some well-deserved time off, Erik Schlitt welcomed in a special guest, managing editor at Pride of Detroit, Jeremy Reisman.

Schlitt and Reisman overview the entire Detroit Lions’ current roster ahead of free agency, examining where the holes are at each position and projecting how the Lions will address the weakness, via the 2020 NFL Draft or Free Agency.

Together, Schlitt and Reisman answered the following questions:

  • Is David Blough the Lions’ primary backup quarterback?
  • Will the Lions add a running back to a backfield full of returning players?
  • How many wide receivers will the Lions’ add this offseason?
  • Is Logan Thomas coming back or will they add another tight end?
  • Do the Lions not want to invest heavily at guard or is it Graham Glasgow they’re hesitant to spend money on?
  • Will they select an offensive tackle of the future in this draft class?
  • How will the Lions replace Damon Harrison?
  • Will A’Shawn Robinson or Mike Daniels return?
  • How big of a priority is adding an EDGE rusher?
  • The Lions seem content with their linebacker depth, should they be?
  • Where will the Lions add a cornerback or will there be multiple?
  • Safety is a sneaky important need, how will they address the position?
  • Will Sam Martin return or are the Lions going to add a punter in another fashion?

Be sure to follow the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast (@LionsBreakdown) and it’s hosts Schlitt (@Erikschlitt) and Kania (@JoeKania_DLB), as well as our special guest Reisman (@DetroitOnLion) on Twitter.

The podcast is available to listen at the DetroitLionsBreakdown.com website and is also available to download and subscribe to on multiple podcast platforms, including Itunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, among others.