Detroit Lions Breakdown

By Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania

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April 10, 2020Episode #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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1h 3min
March 27, 2020Episode #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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1h 8min
March 13, 2020Episode #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:
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Offensive line
Interior defensive line
EDGE Rushers
Linebackers
Cornerbacks
Safeties
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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1h 1min
March 04, 2020Episode #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?
As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us at @erikschlitt,@JoeKania_DLB,@lionsbreakdown and our special guest Reisman can be found at @DetroitOnLion.
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1h 4min
February 21, 2020Episode #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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54min
February 14, 2020Episode #141: Addressing Trade Rumors
Trade rumors have been pretty rampant over the last few weeks whether it be Darius Slay or the #3 pick, and the news late Wednesday/early Thursday flung Matthew Stafford into the middle of that mix. Erik and Joe discuss all the latest trade rumors, the draft, and other odds and ends.
Updating the Lions assistant coaching search
Tyrone McKenzie finally confirmed as a new coach, his role is still yet to be known
Retired CB Tony Carter brought in as a defensive assistant
Bob Quinn rejects the Stafford rumors
Is Darius Slay going to be traded?
Lions are in contract extension talks with Slay, he still has high demands — could the team pay him a deal, worth over $16 million a year?
Could Marvin Jones be traded?
Draft Trade talk: If the Lions trade the #3 pick, what is their best move?
Schlitt and Scott Bischoff discussed the top-7 options for the Lions in the first round in last week’s Episode No. 140
Erik and Joe break down #OnePride Mock Draft 4.0
Will the Lions end up drafting a QB at all?
and many more questions.
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57min
February 06, 2020Episode #140: Special Guest Scott Bischoff
In this week’s episode, Joe Kania gets the week off as Erik Schlitt welcome in special guest Scott Bischoff.
Schlitt and Bischoff talk for nearly an hour about what the Lions could do with the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft. They breakdown seven prospects that should be considered by the Lions in the first round of the draft, what a potential trade back could look like, and if the team would consider Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
The other seven names discussed were:
Jeffrey Okudah, CB, Ohio State
Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn
Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina
Jerry Jeudy, WR Alabama
A.J. Epenesa, EDGE Iowa
Chase Young, EDGE Ohio State
Isaiah Simmons, S/LB Clemson
As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us at @erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown, and Bischoff (@Bischoff_Scott) on Twitter.
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1h
January 31, 2020Episode #139: Senior Bowl Recap
Matt Patricia improved his record to 4-12-1 this season with the North’s 34-24 win over the South in Saturday’s Senior Bowl. In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe discuss the Senior Bowl and, of course, spend plenty of time discussing the draft and draft trade scenarios.
The Lions still have 4 open coaching positions
One position looks to be filled: Tyrone McKenzie will be hired as the new linebackers coach
McKenzie was appreciated by the Titans and their fans
Could the remaining coaching openings be filled from within?
Senior Bowl Recap
North Roster
The prospects from the Senior Bowl that fit the Lions scheme
North EDGE rushers Josh Uche and Bradlee Anae dominated the Senior Bowl
Matt Patricia was eavesdropped on during the game, he was relaxed, and gave a very entertaining interview
Phillip Rivers is likely not returning to the Chargers and that could open up more trade options for the Lions
CB Jeffery Okudah still is checking in as the most popular player to be mocked to Detroit — getting picked at #3 once again in #OnePride Mock Draft 3.0
Darius Slay believes Okudah is a “Hell of a player”
Minnesota’s S Antoine Winfield draft profile
Draft pick trade talk from the mailbag
8 teams that may explore a trade with the Lions to chase drafting a QB
Listeners ask for breakdowns of specific prospects
and many more questions
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57min
January 24, 2020Episode #138: Senior Bowl Preview
This week Matt Patricia got to make a lot of noise at the Senior Bowl, as ESPN mic’d him up for practice. The Lions coaches got to remain busy while observing this years’ draft class go through a week’s worth of practices leading up to the game on Saturday. Erik and Joe discuss who the Lions may unearth based off of what they’ve seen in Mobile.
The Lions still have 3 coaching spots open
Should the Lions have a full staff at the senior bowl and did they miss an opportunity by not having a full staff in place?
Who got to be stand-in coaches this week?
Jeff Davidson acted as coach emeritus at the Senior Bowl
Kenny Golladay added to the Pro Bowl roster
Darius Slay to showcase himself in the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown
North Roster
Previewing the Senior Bowl: Wide receivers
Previewing the Senior Bowl: Small school stars
Senior Bowl weights and measures: 20 prospects who hit the Lions benchmarks
Darrell Bevell mic’d up along with Patricia
Erik and Joe discuss Patricia’s quote of the week: “No one that rushes the passer well uses finesse. It’s all power“
Patricia states that it is, “Way too early” to know if the Lions are interested in trading the No. 3 pick
A dip into the listener mailbag
Who have the Lions been focused on during practices?
Javon Kinlaw versus Derrick Brown, how do they stack up?
Is trading down still realistic?
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56min
January 17, 2020Episode #137: Coordinators Hired
The Lions are filling out the ranks at the top with the additions of a new Defensive and Special Teams Coordinator. This week Erik and Joe discuss the coaching staff and many of the potential rookies that could find themselves in Honolulu Blue and Silver next year.
Lions make Eagles DB coach Cory Undlin as their defensive coordinator
What is Undlin’s connection to Patricia?
Undlin has connections to 8 Defensive Backs that will be free agents
Lions have added Bengals’ assistant Brayden Coombs to be the new special teams coordinator
What Coombs will bring to the Lions
Looks like Lions QB coach Sean Ryan will remain in Detroit, with the Panthers hiring LSU’s Joe Brady
Three position coaching spots are still open
Erik explains how the Senior Bowl works
Bob Quinn will attend some of the East-West Shrine practices
Erik’s favorite players from the Shrine Game
Alabama QB Tua Tagovaiola will work out for teams before the draft, so the Lions will have a gauge on how much their #3 pick will be worth
#OnePride Lions Fan Mock Draft 2.0
Lions Mock Draft Round up — a bunch of new names emerge for the #3 pick
How Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons will fit in their defense
The Lions should consider these 7 free agent pass rushers
Listener draft questions
Alex Karras elected to Pro Football Hall-of-Fame
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As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown
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56min

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