The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Producers Fongers and Shea help get you through another day in quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic with discussions about the Lions’ identity in 2020; Isaiah Livers and Franz Wagner thinking about turning pro; major changes in Major League Baseball; and the Top Five sports movies of all-time:

- What exactly are the Lions trying to build here?
- Two Michigan players are thinking about testing the NBA waters. Are they possibly making a mistake? Also, who is the BEST pro prospect in the state?
- Major changes are on tap for Major League Baseball. Are they good changes?
- What are your Top Five sports movies of all-time?

Also, to begin Friday’s show, the guys give out a State of the Sweatpants address! Lastly, the guys speak to MLive’s Ben Raven about more Lions offseason signings and Roger Goodell’s recent remarks on the NFL and Maize n Brew’s Anthony Broome on the latest happenings with Michigan football and basketball.

Big Drew and Jim continue to dive into a multitude of topics to try and help you get through the coronavirus pandemic that includes a Mel Tucker Twitter Q&A, all-time Tigers, hating MLB Opening Day, the “March Sadness” Final Four, when to draft a running back, and reliving the Avalanche-Red Wings brawl in 1997:

- Mel Tucker does a Twitter Q&A yesterday on a bevy of topics.
- What’s your all-time Tigers starting lineup?
- Big Drew is not a fan of MLB Opening Day. Also, what would today’s Tigers starting lineup look like if the season started on-time today?
- The “March Sadness” Final Four is here! Who is your favorite to win our FICTIONAL TOURNAMENT?
- How high would you draft a running back?
- The Avalanche-Red Wings brawl in 1997 is revisited based on the anniversary hitting 23 years ago today!

GVSU Football Head Coach Matt Mitchell joined "Big Drew & Jim" to discuss how him and his staff in Allendale are adjusting to the coronavirus pandemic and what he's doing personally to keep busy.

Big Drew and Jim discuss numerous topics to help get you through the current coronavirus quarantine that includes a guarantee from a new Lions player; the “March Sadness” Elite Eight; salvaging the upcoming NFL Draft; Michigan football’s continued “Paper Hype”; discovering new movies and shows; the Lions’ most likely first-round pick; an updated over/under win total for the Lions in 2020; and Jim overthinking a video game:

- New Lion Jamie Collins says, “We’re definitely going to start winning….right now.” Does anyone believe him?
- The “March Sadness” Elite Eight is set! Will Michigan and MSU both reach our FICTIONAL FINAL FOUR?
- How would you salvage the upcoming NFL Draft?
- Producer Fongers talks Michigan “Paper Hype”: What’s your expectation for Michigan football this fall?
- What’s a great movie and/or show you have discovered during the quarantine?
- Are you cool with the most likely Lions first-round draft pick?
- How did free agency impact the over/under win total for the Lions in 2020?
- Is Jim overthinking his Madden video game draft?

Also, Jim doesn't think fishing is a sport. Is he right or wrong?

Big Drew and Jim discuss a bevy of topics as the coronavirus quarantine continues that includes watching bad Pistons basketball, the 2020 Olympics being postponed, Xavier Tillman entering the NBA Draft, the market for Cam Newton, Tua Tagovailoa’s recent workout, and taking a risk in the NFL Draft:

- Why was Fox Sports Detroit airing bad Pistons basketball last night?
- The 2020 Olympics have been postponed until next summer. What sports should be included in the Olympic Games?
- Xavier Tillman has entered his name into the upcoming NBA Draft but still retain his last year of eligibility (for now). What kind of pro do you think he will be?
- “March Sadness” is getting real. Do you believe MSU would have won it all if the NCAA Tournament had been played?
- What’s the market for Cam Newton?
- Tua Tagovailoa was apparently looking good in his recent workout. Is this actually good news for the Lions?
- Big Drew wants to know if you’d take this NFL Draft gamble. Are you in?

Big Drew and Jim provide an update on Michigan’s “stay at home” order to open up the show and get into Lions games from the last 12 seasons being offered for FREE. Also, the guys talk about the Top Five board games all-time and discuss where the Lions stand following a busy free agency period last week:

- Michigan is going into shelter mode for the next three weeks. What exactly does it mean?
- Every Lions game for the past 12 seasons is being offered for FREE. What’s the one game you’d want to see? What’s the one game you DON’T want to see?
- “Issue of our Time”: What are your Top Five board games of all-time?
- What are some post-free agency needs for the Lions?
- Who were the BEST and WORST free agency signings by the Lions?

Big Drew and Producers Fongers and Shea break down the latest developments of the Darius Slay-Matt Patricia relationship in Detroit after Slay called out Patricia during a local radio show yesterday prior to his departure to Philadelphia:

- Darius Slay speaks out on Matt Patricia. Can you keep Patricia on as the head coach of the Lions?
- Talent vs. Culture: What wins more in the NFL?
- Is Matt Patricia more like Bill Belichick or Bill O’Brien?
- Whose side are you on: Darius Slay or the Lions?

Also, the guys bring back MLive’s Ben Raven to provide his insights on the fractured Slay-Patricia relationship in Detroit.

Big Drew and Jim discuss more Lions free agency moves that was headlined overnight by the team trading CB Darius Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a third- and fifth-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft:

- What does moving Darius Slay say about the Lions? Was trading him the right or wrong move?
- The Lions have four picks in the top 85 of this year’s NFL Draft. What do they need to leave with?
- A former Lions player is telling free agents to stay away. Do you agree with this nameless player?

Also, the guys bring in MLive’s Ben Raven to help break down all of the free agency madness within the Lions organization that includes talking about the Darius Slay trade.

Big Drew and Jim break down more Lions moves during the NFL free agency period and throw out some all-time greats that they would have wanted to see in a Detroit uniform. Also, the guys discuss another Tom Brady rumor and debate about who has a better chance at making the Super Bowl between New England and Tampa Bay. Lastly, Jim doesn’t know how to play Euchre:

- Are the Lions just “Patriots North”? Do these moves make any sense at all?
- Which all-time greats would you have wanted to see donning a Detroit uniform?
- Another Tom Brady rumor: Who he wants to reunite with in Tampa. Is it a good move on Brady’s part?
- Who has a better chance at making the Super Bowl: New England or Tampa Bay?
- “Issue of our Time”: What are some essential skills to have while in quarantine? (Also, Jim doesn’t know how to play Euchre).

Producer Shea had enough of Jim for a few minutes, so he decided to utilize his five-minute mute button on Jim!