This week on the Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast, the guys discuss the changes the Lions are making to ensure a safe environment for football in the fall and dive back into the mailbag to answer listener’s questions.
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:
- Lions pre-season schedule
- Lions are able to open their facility with restrictions
- Spring mini-camps officially shutdown
- Training camp must happen at Allen Park only
- No joint practices for the first time since 2015
- NFL and NFLPA considering shortened preseason
- Discuss the steps the organization is taking to create a safe environment
- Answering the “Establishing the 53” mailbag, parts 1, 2, and 3
- Jeff Okudah’s leadership on and off the field
- What will the NFL do to accommodate fans viewing experience if the season is “fan-less”
- How will COVID-19 impact next year’s salary cap?
- Will the presumed cap adjustments impact potential contact extensions for Kenny Golladay and Taylor Decker?
- What might those extensions look like and when do conversations begin?
- Will the Lions have an elite difference-maker in 2020?
- Will Jamie Collins and Tracy Walker’s responsibilities overlap or will they be able to co-exist?
- Will the Lions increase their blitzing in 2020?
- Examining the roster impact of the rookies
- Which is the most improved position group?
- Which position may still be addressed?
- Will there be a surprise cut in training camp? Who?
- Will Rick Wagner signing in Green Bay give them an advantage?
- Can the Lions capitalize on their division rivals’ weaknesses?
- Where do the Lions offense, defense, and special teams rank among all NFL teams?
- Biggest perceived needs heading into the 2021 draft?
- Kickalicious talk!
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