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Should the Detroit Lions play their starters in the preseason, or is caution the smarter approach? Mike Payton explains why the Lions' decision to skip joint practices shouldn't change their overall preseason strategy and why Detroit has little to gain by exposing key players to unnecessary injury risk before Week 1. With Super Bowl expectations once again surrounding the team, Mike breaks down why keeping the roster healthy may be the biggest priority heading into the regular season. Is avoiding joint practices and limiting preseason action the right move, or should the Lions be looking for more live reps before the games start to count? Topics covered: Detroit Lions news Lions preseason strategy Detroit Lions training camp Lions joint practices Dan Campbell preseason approach Detroit Lions starters Lions roster management NFL preseason analysis Detroit Lions 2026 season Do you agree with the Lions' approach to the preseason, or would you like to see the starters play more before Week 1? Let us know in the comments. For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews

Which Detroit Lions players could be on the outside looking in when the final 53-man roster is announced? Mike Payton breaks down three of the biggest cut candidates heading into training camp, explaining why Levi Onwuzurike, Trevor Nowaske, and Brock Wright could all be fighting for their spots on the roster. From roster depth and positional competition to salary cap considerations and scheme fit, Mike examines why each player's future with the Lions could be in question. Will all three survive training camp, or could oneor morebe surprising roster casualties before the 2026 season begins? Topics covered: Detroit Lions roster cuts Detroit Lions training camp Detroit Lions roster predictions Levi Onwuzurike outlook Trevor Nowaske analysis Brock Wright future Detroit Lions depth chart Lions 53-man roster projection Detroit Lions news Which Lions player do you think is most likely to be cut before Week 1? Let us know in the comments. For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews

The Lions' 2024 draft class hasn't aged well, and a look back at Detroit's top-30 visits shows just how many opportunities slipped away. From Kool-Aid McKinstry to Jer'Zhan Newton, here's what could have been. For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews

Mike Payton breaks down the final A to Z Sports NFC North roundtable as the crew builds the division's ultimate secondary. Mike joins Tyler Forness, Wendell Ferreira, and Kole Noble to debate the best cornerbacks, slot defenders, and safeties from the Lions, Bears, Vikings, and Packers. For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews

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Mike Payton, Tyler Forness, Kole Noble, and Wendell Ferreira build the ultimate defensive front seven. The group debates which defenders belong among the best in the NFC North, including Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, and Jack Campbell, while comparing Detroits stars to players from the Bears, Vikings, and Packers. For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews

Mike Payton breaks down five cornerbacks the Lions should avoid as Detroit looks for help in the secondary. With the team needing another outside corner, Mike explains why players like Marshon Lattimore, Trevon Diggs, Kenny Moore, Tre'Davious White, and Artie Burns may not be the right fit for the Lions. For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews

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Mike Payton joins Tyler Forness, Wendell Ferreira, and Kole Noble to debate the best offensive line in the NFC North. The crew breaks down the toughest decisions at tackle, guard, and center while building the division's ultimate all-star offense, with plenty of disagreements along the way. For more LIONS coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #detroitlions #lionsnation #lionsfootball #detroitlionsnews

Mike Payton joins NFC North analysts from every division rival to build the ultimate NFC North offense. From Jahmyr Gibbs vs. Josh Jacobs to Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Tucker Kraft, Jordan Addison, and more, Mike Payton debates which stars deserve a spot on the division's all-star skill position team. For more NFL coverage: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter/X: TikTok: #detroitlions #greenbaypackers #minnesotavikings #chicagobears #nfl