Talking Grit: A Detroit Lions Podcast

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In this episode of 'Talking Grit,' hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton conduct a 'Biting Recap' of their team's disappointing home loss. They discuss both positive and negative aspects of the game, with an emphasis on why the loss 'bites.' Jacob shares his overall thoughts, expressing deep disappointment while urging fans not to panic. Both hosts break down the game's key plays, highlighting missed opportunities and pivotal moments, including a controversial interception and a costly field goal debacle. They praise the team's strong defense, led by standout performances from Hutchinson and Barnes, while critiquing the offense's struggles, particularly in the red zone. They discuss strategic decisions, missed calls, and the impact of player performances on the game outcome.

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In this episode of Talking Grit, hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton provide an in-depth preview of the Detroit Lions' upcoming Week 2 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The episode features an interview with Tampa Tones from the Bucketeers podcast, who discusses Tampa Bay's player changes, draft picks, and injuries, including notable additions like Graham Barton and Tykee Smith. The hosts analyze the Buccaneers' offensive and defensive strategies, highlight key players, and predict outcomes for the game. They also dive into injury reports for both teams and discuss how these might impact the game. The discussion wraps up with a look at key matchups and strategies for the Lions to secure a win, followed by the hosts' game predictions and a guarantee that highlights the expected standout performances.

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Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton discuss the Detroit Lions' 26-20 win against the Los Angeles Rams in their first regular season recap. Jason, who attended the game, and Jacob, who watched from home, offer varied perspectives.  They analyze Jared Goff's performance, David Montgomery's crucial drives in overtime, and key defensive plays by Alex Anzalone and Brian Branch. The hosts also critique game strategy, fan behavior, and reflect on their predictions, while looking forward to previewing the Lions' Week 2 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton host the 'Talking Grit' podcast, previewing the Lions vs. Rams regular season game. Joined by Sheriff Joe Baggs from the 'Ram Showcase' podcast, they discuss the differences in the Rams' team since last season, highlighting changes in key positions and players, including the absence of Aaron Donald and the emergence of Puka Nakua. The discussion also covers the Rams' new offensive line dynamics, defensive line concerns without Donald, and the impact of trading away linebacker Ernest Jones. The hosts touch on the Lions' improved secondary, Stafford's motivations, and key victory strategies for both teams. 

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In this episode of 'Talking Grit,' hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton, along with guest Zach Zychowicz, go beyond their usual focus on the Detroit Lions to analyze and predict outcomes for the entire NFL season. They delve into each AFC and NFC division, compiling team records, playoff prospects, and key storylines. Discussions include potential top contenders like the Lions, Ravens, Chiefs, and Cowboys, as well as MVP candidates such as C.J. Stroud and Jared Goff. 

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In this episode of 'Talking Grit' with Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton, answer a listener's question about the financial implications for players and analyze the roster's surprising inclusions and exclusions, such as the cutting and re-signing dynamics of practice squad players. The episode also highlights Brad Holmes' discussion about the team's expectations, Jamo's maturity and potential, and the city's response to the Lions' resurgence as a Super Bowl contender. They wrap it up with a 'Honolulu Blitz'

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In this episode of Talking Grit, hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton discuss their predictions for the Lions' 53-man roster, focusing on their choices and the latest developments. They delve into the significance of DJ Reader being activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and what that means for the defense. The conversation covers positional picks including quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, edge rushers, linebackers, cornerbacks, and safeties. They analyze possible surprises and discrepancies in their lists, consider injury contingencies, and debate the final selections. Additionally, they touch on potential practice squad players and special teams considerations, emphasizing the upcoming roster cut decisions.

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Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton discuss the Lions' 24-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third preseason game. They note the struggle in the first quarter against the Steelers' starters, and highlight Hennon Hooker's impressive response to multiple sacks. The conversation covers standout and disappointing performances among wide receivers, the unexpected play of quarterback Jake Fromm over Nate Sudfeld, and special teams' contributions. They also touch on potential roster changes, standout defensive players, and the enthusiastic fan support in a sold-out Ford Field.

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In this episode of Talking Grit, Jason Harwood and Jacob Litton discuss the upcoming roster cut-off on Tuesday, August 27th, and its implications for the Detroit Lions. They assess the performances of various players whose stock is either rising or falling, focusing on the wide receiver and safety positions, and talk about players like James Houston and Stephen Gilmore. They also cover recent injuries, including Penei Sewell's incident in practice. The hosts dive into roster questions about the kicker position, backup quarterbacks, and potential additions to the team. They conclude with a light-hearted Honolulu Blitz segmen

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In this episode of 'Talking Grit,' hosts Jason Harwood and Jacob Litten discuss the Detroit Lions' second preseason game victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, concluding 24-23 with a decisive 43-yard field goal by Jake Bates. They reflect on listener feedback and shout-outs from previous episodes. Highlights of the game include standout performances by the Lions’ second-team defense against Chiefs' starters, especially holding Patrick Mahomes to field goals and his notable behind-the-back pass. The hosts evaluate individual performances, such as Nate Sudfeld’s mixed showing, Hendon Hooker’s comfort in the pocket, and Sione Vahki’s contributions in the running and passing game. They also touch on injuries and notably surprise playing decisions. Discussions extend to the wide receiver competition, standout and underperforming players, and the running back depth. They wrap up with their plans for future episodes, including upcoming preseason game previews, final roster predictions, and regular season game analyses.

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