Detroit Lions Breakdown

Episode #93: Welcome Darrell Bevell


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The Lions two-week-long search for an offensive coordinator came to an end on Wednesday when news broke that they hired former Seahawks and Vikings OC Darrell Bevell. There is a lot to learn about Bevell and Erik and Joe cover it this week…

  • The LionsWire article on the Bevell news
  • Erik breaks down Bevell’s coaching career and how it evolved and adapted
  • What do we know about Bevell’s eye for talent? He is largely credited for identifying Russell Wilson as the quarterback he wanted in Seattle  
  • Could adding a coach like Dave DeGuglielmo (former offensive line coach of the Colts) be in the cards for the Lions?
  • How long should it take for the Lions offense to learn the new system?
  • The Lions work searching for coordinators is not done as they are searching for a Special Teams coordinator as well
  • Erik rolls out important Lions offseason dates
  • Players are drawing interest from the Lions at East-West Shrine practices, including corner Jimmy Moreland and running back Nick Brossette
  • Erik lists off some Senior Bowl prospects
  • What tight ends the Lions may target this offseason, via trade, free agency or draft
  • Another TE target has emerged as Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson has declared for the draft
  • Can Tyrell Crosby be ready to start on the OL next season?
  • What is the trade value of the 8th overall pick
  • Bob Quinn is getting smarter with his trade moves
  • Would the Lions be interested in trading for an established player if they had to deal away a Day 2 pick?
  • Could the Lions pick a guard at Pick 8 if T.J. Lang retires?
  • Who Erik thinks could be the Lions 3rd round sleeper, similar to Kenny Golladay and Tracy Walker?
  • The Lions head into free agency and the draft with an estimated $36 million in cap space
  • Who might the Lions be targeting in free agency at RB?
  • As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)



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