Detroit Lions Breakdown

Episode #176: GM search updates and Titans Week 15 Preview

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This week the guys discuss the Lions’ loss to the Packers, the latest injury to Matthew Stafford, the insane injury to Frank Ragnow, the role Chris Spielman will have within the organization, as well as preview the upcoming game against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15.

  • Reviewing the loss to the Packers
  • Pivotal play: Marvin Jones’ ruled incompletion opens the door for Stafford’s injury
  • Snap Counts: Injuries on the edge leads to increased LB usage… again
  • GM and coaching search updates
  • Chris Spielman hired as Special Assistant to Chairman and President & CEO
  • Already interviewed internal candidates: Kyle O’Brien, Lance Newmark, and Rob Lohman
  • Interviews set up with…
  • … former Texans GM Rick Smith
  • … former Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff
  • … former Chiefs GM Scott Pioli
  • … former Eagles director of pro personnel Louis Riddick
  • Erik and Joe share their preferences for a GM’s level of experience
  • This week’s Wednesday and Thursday injury reports
  • Jeff Okudah placed on season-ending IR after successful core muscle surgery
  • Matthew Stafford’s rib injury is painful
  • He’s not ruled out of Sunday … just yet
  • There are no plans of shutting him down for the season … just yet
  • Frank Ragnow suffers fractured throat (!!!), damaged vocal cords
  • Kenny Golladay, Tyrell Crosby, Da’Shawn Hand, and Darryl Roberts have not practiced this week
  • John Penisini is limited but looks on track to play
  • Adrian Peterson, Jason Cabinda, Austin Bryant, Tracy Walker, and C.J. Moore are practice in full despite dealing with injuries
  • Hal Vaitai has begun practicing
  • Everson Griffen placed on COVID-19 list, acknowledges he contracted the disease
  • Lions protect Dan Skipper, Marcus Martin, Kareem Martin, and Bobby Price
  • Lions sign QB Jordan Ta’amu, RB Jordan Scarlett, and vet CB Tramaine Brock to practice squad
  • Lions release from practice squad: RB Dalyn Dawkins, CB Dee Virgin, and P Aaryn Siposs
  • Previewing the Titans, be warned it’s not looking good
  • Vegas line: No line due to the Stafford injury
  • Referee: Jerome Boger
  • CBS announcers: Spero Dedes and Adam Archuleta
  • Can the Lions win without Stafford?
  • Who on this team can stop Derrick Henry?

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