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Episode 46, we break down one of the most revealing Detroit Lions offseasons yet.

From Brad Holmes’ rare interview to the team’s new free-agent additions, the Lions are clearly transitioning from building a contender to managing one.

We take a deep dive into:

🔎 Brad Holmes’ revealing interview and what it tells us about the Lions’ future
🧩 New roster additions and how they fit into the team’s plans
🕳️ Updated roster holes across offense and defense
📊 The financial reality of keeping a championship roster together
🧠 Holmes’ draft philosophy heading into the upcoming draft
💬 Bill’s Bullet Points: bold roster and draft predictions
🏈 Michigan sports updates: Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, Michigan & MSU basketball
🔥 Featured Topics

Free Agent Additions

Tyler Conklin
Roger McCreary
DJ Wonnum
Greg Dortch
Damone Clark
Payton Turner
Ben Bartch
Teddy Bridgewater
Myles Adams (re-signed)
Jake Bates

Key Storylines

Offensive line remains the foundation of the roster
Managing a top-heavy salary structure
Defensive depth still a major focus
Holmes continues to preach Best Player Available
🎯 Episode Tagline

“The Lions aren’t building anymore — they’re managing a contender.”

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The Detroit Lions offseason is heating up and the moves from Brad Holmes are starting to tell a bigger story. In Episode 45 of Passing Time, we break down the Lions’ newest additions, the biggest roster holes still remaining, and whether Brad Holmes is playing chess while the rest of the NFL plays checkers.

🏈 The Lions added Cade Mays, Isaiah Pacheco, Teddy Bridgewater, Rock Ya-Sin, and more, but major questions remain — especially at left tackle, defensive end, and depth across the defense.

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🏈 We also dive into the strategic side of the Lions’ roster building, including how the Jameson Williams extension already looks like a steal compared to the exploding WR market. Is Brad Holmes quietly beating NFL inflation and extending Detroit’s championship window?

🏈 We go Around the NFL with the moves that shook the league:

🏈We also hit Michigan sports updates including Tigers news, Pistons momentum, Michigan & Michigan State basketball, and the Red Wings playoff push.

If you're a Detroit Lions fan, this is the podcast that keeps you locked in all offseason long.

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The Detroit Lions offseason is heating up, and we're breaking down all the biggest storylines heading into free agency and the NFL Draft.

In Episode 44 of Passing Time: Detroit Lions Talk, we dive into the David Montgomery trade rumors/reaction, the Graham Glasgow release, and growing concerns around Terrion Arnold as the Lions continue shaping their roster for another Super Bowl push.

We also take a look at potential 2026 NFL Draft targets, including rising offensive players and defensive prospects that could fall right into Detroit’s range.

🔥 Topics in this episode:

🏈 David Montgomery trade reaction and what it means for the Lions offense
🏈 Graham Glasgow release and offensive line outlook
🏈 Terrion Arnold concerns in the secondary
🏈 Which free agents Lions fans want most
🏈 NFL Draft prospects rising who could land in Detroit
🏈 Could Caleb Downs fall to the Lions?
🏈 Best Round 1 fits for Detroit including TJ Parker, Keldric Faulk, and Mansoor Delane
🏈 Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl standouts the Lions could target
🏈 Bill’s Bullet Points: Was Montgomery the engine of the Lions offense?
🏈 Michigan sports updates including the Tigers, Pistons, Wolverines, Spartans, and Red Wings.

If you're a Detroit Lions fan who lives for roster moves, draft talk, and offseason debates, this episode is for you.

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Detroit Lions Offseason HEATING UP 🔥 Brad Holmes & Dan Campbell Speak, Decker Returns & All Time Top Sports Moments | Episode 43

The Detroit Lions offseason just took a serious turn. Brad Holmes speaks. Dan Campbell gets honest. Taylor Decker returns. And the draft board is starting to take shape. Are the Lions building for a Super Bowl run — or running it back?

The Detroit Lions are officially in offseason mode — and things are heating up.

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In Episode 43 of Passing Time: Detroit Lions Talk, we break down everything coming out of the NFL Combine including:

🏈 Brad Holmes’ media session and what it means for the Lions’ free agency strategy
🏈 Dan Campbell’s honest comments about last season and belief in Kelvin Sheppard
🏈 Taylor Decker returning for Year 11 — does that change Detroit’s Round 1 draft plans?
🏈 Drew Petzing’s fit in Detroit and why terminology matters
🏈 The “Core 4” extension conversation (St. Brown, Hutchinson, Sewell, Gibbs)
🏈 Defensive concerns and whether the staff did enough to improve
🏈 We also preview top 2026 NFL Draft prospects to watch at the Combine and highlight Senior Bowl & Shrine Bowl standouts that could be on Detroit’s radar.

PLUS — Michigan sports talk:
Tigers pitching outlook
Pistons trending upward
Red Wings updates
Michigan & Michigan State basketball
2026 USA Hockey GOLD 🥇

Ranking the Top 5 biggest sports moments of our lifetimes

The expectations in Detroit have changed. This isn’t rebuild talk anymore — it’s championship window talk.

If you’re a real Lions fan, this episode is for you.

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The Detroit Lions offseason is heating up — and so are expectations. 🦁🔥

Welcome to Episode 42 of Passing Time (Season 2, Episode 5) — your go-to Detroit Lions podcast breaking down EVERYTHING happening in free agency, around Michigan sports, and across the NFL.

This week we dive into:

🏈 Drew Petzing’s interview reactions — What did we learn about the new Lions OC?
🏈 Maxx Crosby trade rumors — What would it REALLY take?
🏈 Alex Anzalone’s deleted tweets — Do they matter?
🏈 Rod Wood retiring — What does this mean for the organization?
🏈 Free Agency Preview — Cap space, Taylor Decker decisions, Jared Goff’s contract, and roster holes at Center, Edge, Safety & more.

We break down realistic FA options (and dream scenarios) at:
Center
OT (Is Decker gone?)
Guard
TE
Edge (NOT named Maxx Crosby 👀)
DT, LB, Safety & Corner

Plus:
🌎 Around the North
🏀 Michigan & MSU basketball updates
⚾ Tigers Spring Training
🏒 Red Wings post-Olympic push
🥇 2026 Winter Olympics Medal Race update

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How much should coaching familiarity matter in free agency?

Should Detroit already be planning for life after Jared Goff?

📅 Free Agency opens March 11 (tampering begins March 9).
The Lions are positioned to make moves… but don’t expect splashy signings — expect strategy.

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Blueprints, Brain Drain & Big Decisions: What the Lions Learned From the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is over — but the Lions’ offseason is just getting started.
What did Seattle’s championship reveal about Detroit’s blueprint… and what are the Lions still missing to get there?

From Maxx Crosby trade buzz to free agency pressure points, NFC North brain drain, and draft-season truth serum, Episode 41 puts the entire league — and the state of Michigan — under the microscope.

The Detroit Lions offseason is heating up — and Episode 41 of Passing Time breaks down everything that matters right now.

We go Around the State of Michigan with Tigers spring training news, Pistons chaos (and dominance), and what it all means for championship expectations in Detroit.

The offseason isn’t quiet anymore. The questions are louder.
And the expectations are real.

🚨 Maxx Crosby trade buzz — rumors or Big Decisions?

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In Episode 40 of Passing Time: Detroit Lions Talk, we break down everything shaping Detroit’s path forward:

🚨 Maxx Crosby trade buzz — reports say Detroit is his #1 preferred destination

💰 The cap reality of trading for a superstar pass rusher
🏥 The injuries that quietly defined the 2025 season
🧠 Fred Warner’s comments on Lions culture — praise or warning?
We also hit Bill’s Bullet Points, ask the hard questions about roster durability, and look ahead to what Brad Holmes has to prioritize this offseason.

👉 Should the Lions push all their chips in?
👉 Is this the window — or the warning sign?

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This is a big-picture, no-panic, football-nerd episode with plenty of honesty, debate, and grit.

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Passing Time: Detroit Lions Talk — Episode 39 (Season 2)

Season 2 is officially underway — and the Detroit Lions offseason is already heating up.

In Episode 39 of Passing Time, we dive deep into the Lions’ evolving offensive staff, including the addition of Mike Kafka and how he fits alongside Drew Petzing as Detroit quietly builds a specialized coaching brain trust. Is this Dan Campbell stepping back into full CEO mode? And are Brad Holmes and company playing the long game while fans wait for fireworks?

We break down:

🧠 Mike Kafka’s role and how he complements Petzing’s offense
🍻 Why this offseason feels like ordering a mystery beer… before discovering it’s top-shelf
🛡️ Lions free agency decisions — who feels like a lock, who’s replaceable, and who might shock fans by leaving
💰 Dream free-agent targets on the offensive line and edge
🎯 Bill’s Bullet Points — concerns, pushback, and tough truths
🌎 Senior Bowl & Shrine Bowl standouts, including the QB Detroit spent serious time with
🏈 Super Bowl LX reactions and the uncomfortable Lions tie-in conversations nobody wants to have

We also zoom out to the bigger picture:
👉 What do the current playoff teams have that Detroit still needs?
👉 Is Brad Holmes more loyal… or more ruthless than fans realize?
👉 And are we judging this roster — and Jared Goff — through the wrong lens?

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Season 2 of Passing Time: Detroit Lions Talk starts now — and the offseason is already on fire. 🔥

In Episode 38, we break down everything shaping the Detroit Lions’ future:

The Lions just made their biggest offseason move… and not everyone is buying it. Drew Petzing is the new OC — so is this the missing piece, or the first red flag of 2026?

🦁 Drew Petzing is officially the Lions’ new Offensive Coordinator — what does this hire really tell us about Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes, and the direction of the offense?
📋 We dive into Petzing’s background, play-calling tendencies, Arizona criticism, run-game philosophy, and whether this is the fit Detroit was looking for.
🚨 We also discuss the candidates Detroit didn’t hire and what that says about the Lions’ priorities.

🛡️ Kelvin Sheppard interviews for an NFL head coaching job — how real is the threat of Detroit losing staff this offseason?

🔄 Around the league, the NFL coaching carousel is spinning — Giants, Falcons, Dolphins, Ravens, Raiders, Bills, and more. Would coaches rather join Detroit… or try to beat them?

💥 Plus:
• Bill’s Bullet Points return
• Playoff lessons Detroit must learn
• NFC & AFC Championship predictions

This is the start of Season 2.
Higher expectations. Same grit.

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Brad Holmes finally spoke — Accountability, Reality, Philosophy.

Following a disappointing season, the Detroit Lions GM met with the media and repeatedly used one word: failure. In this emergency episode of Passing Time Podcast, we break down Brad Holmes’ press conference and what it means for the Lions’ 2026 direction.

This Emergency Podcast is built around three pillars that defined the presser:

Accountability. Reality. Philosophy.

We dive into:

Why Brad Holmes grading himself an “F” matters — and where accountability may have stopped short

The reality of the offensive line after Frank Ragnow’s retirement

What the Lions must do at center and why OL help is now urgent

The surprising comments about David Montgomery and what they could mean for his future in Detroit

The Offensive Coordinator search and whether Dan Campbell is quietly stepping away from play-calling

Why EDGE remains a priority — even if the moves don’t come with headlines

Holmes’ belief that the Lions are still close, and why patience is becoming harder to sell with the window open

Brad Holmes wasn’t promising fireworks.
He was promising work.

But in a win-now window, is that enough?

We close the episode with the question every Lions fan is asking:
Do you trust Brad Holmes to fix this without forcing headlines?

🎙️ That’ll do it — I appreciate you Passing Time with me, a Detroit Lions podcast. Stay gritty, my friends.

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