The "& Jim" Show

THE PICKS - WEEK #6

Big Drew and Jim talk about those FAVORED Detroit Lions to kick off a Thursday show and get into TV series reboots, college football bowl games, and Matthew Stafford’s continue interest to play for the Lions. Also, the guys discuss their Top Five teams in the NFL:

- The Lions are FAVORED on Sunday at Jacksonville. Should they be?
- Cory Undlin takes offense to his defense being described as “passive.” Does anyone side with him?
- What show would you want to get a second chance to fix its ending?
- Is there such a thing as too many college football bowl games?
- “Around the NFL”: Who are the Top Five teams in the league through the first five weeks of the season?
- Matthew Stafford doesn’t sound like he’s sick of the Lions. Do you believe him?

Big Drew and Jim open up a Wednesday show by discussing Le’Veon Bell’s release and get into Kenny Golladay’s uncertain Lions future. Also, the guys touch on National Dessert Day and talk about Jim Harbaugh’s contract situation at Michigan. Lastly, a notable Detroit sports moment happened on this day:

- Is Le’Veon Bell done, or is it just the Jets? What’s next for him?
- Have we been talking about trading the wrong Lions player? Apparently, Matthew Stafford isn’t the only one with an uncertain Lions future….
- Jim’s unfair question on National Dessert Day. If you only get one dessert the rest of your life, which one would it be?
- Does Jim Harbaugh deserve a contract extension?
- Ten questions for Michigan and MSU football ten days away from the 2020 season.
- The guys go “Around the NFL” with LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon!
- An all-time great Detroit sports moment happened on this day. Where were you when it happened?

Big Drew and Jim recap Justin Herbert’s “Monday Night Football” performance and dive into their NBA all-time G.O.A.T. tiers. Also, the guys talk about Michigan football’s season opener under the lights and get into Matthew Stafford Mechanics and the NFL head coaching job market:

- What if it’s not Tua Tagovailoa the Lions regret, but Justin Herbert instead?
- NFL Power Rankings: Where the Lions are compared to others in the league.
- MLive’s Ben Raven joins the show to help preview Lions-Jaguars and provide the latest surrounding the Lions.
- What does your NBA all-time G.O.A.T. tiers look like?
- Michigan football kicks off in primetime at Minnesota. What’s the mood of Michigan fans? How is Producer Fongers taking the news?
- “Around the NFL”: The guys recap “Monday Night Football” and get you set for….”TUESDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!”
- Darrell Bevell diagnoses what’s wrong with Matthew Stafford. Do you agree with him?
- The Falcons and Texans jobs are now open. How do they compare with the Lions’ inevitable one?

Big Drew and Jim break down the latest news surrounding the Falcons, Washington Football Team, and Eagles and how it relates to the Lions and dive into more Matthew Stafford rumors. Also, the guys get into respecting LeBron after capturing his fourth championship and go “Around the NFL”:

- The Falcons fire BOTH the general manager and head coach. Are the Lions watching?
- Matthew Stafford to Dallas: Do we need to entertain it?
- NBA Bubble Update: Does LeBron get enough respect?
- The national media comes after Matt Patricia. What else could go wrong?
- “Around the NFL”: What stood out to you from the weekend’s NFL games?
- The Lions still found a way to hurt us this weekend. Dose this add to the continued issues with Quinntricia?
- A different quarterback on the trade market with a Lions question.

Big Drew and Jim get set for a Lions-free weekend and recap Thursday's night "football game" between Tampa Bay and Chicago. Also, the guys give a State of the Red Wings and go back into the NBA and MLB bubbles. Lastly, the guys talk about Drew's food embarrassment and go "Around the NFL":

- It's a Lions-free weekend! How will you be enjoying a Lions-free Sunday?
- The State of the Red Wings as free agency begins. How do you think Steve Yzerman has fared so far this offseason?
- NBA/MLB Bubble Update: Lakers look to close things out in Game 5, and the NLCS is set.
- Big Drew's food embarrassment: Can you relate to his recent food issue?
- "Around the NFL": Tom Brady can't count, and how about those 4-1 Chicago Bears?!?!

THE PICKS - WEEK #5

Big Drew and John Mac break down the NFL’s continued battle with COVID and get into the Lions’ usage of rookie D’Andre Swift. Also, the guys update the latest from the NBA and MLB bubbles and go “Around the NFL.” Lastly, the guys recap the NHL Draft from numerous Red Wings perspectives:

- Is it time for the NFL to step all the way up to the plate when it comes to the battle on COVID?
- Is it time to take training wheels off D’Andre Swift?
- Winging It In Motown’s Kyle McIlmurray joins the show to talk about the NHL Draft when it comes to the Red Wings.
- NBA/MLB Bubble Update: The Lakers go up 3-1 in the NBA Finals, and the Divisional Round continues in the MLB.
- LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon hops on the show to go “Around the NFL.”
- Should leagues use the pandemic to “fix” their schedules?
- How did the Red Wings do in this year’s NHL Draft?

Big Drew and Jim dive further into Matt Patricia’s future in Detroit and get into some of the Lions’ continued issues on the field. Also, the guys go back into the NBA and MLB bubbles and go “Around the NFL.” Lastly, the guys, mostly Producer Fongers, give a preview of tonight’s first-round of the NHL Draft:

- The Texans have put the Lions on the clock following yesterday’s news. Is Bill O’Brien getting fired in Houston a BAD thing for the Lions?
- The Lions’ top defender explains the pass rush problem. Also, MLive’s Ben Raven jumps on the show for his Lions perspective.
- What’s wrong with Matthew Stafford?
- NBA/MLB Bubble Update: Notable MLB villains win their first Divisional Round games last night, and the NBA Finals get set for Game 4 tonight.
- “Around the NFL”: Who’s the BEST team in the NFC, and was last night’s loss a GOOD thing for the Patriots?
- What will the Lions’ record be over the next four games after the bye?
- Producer Fongers provides a quick preview to tonight’s first-round of the 2020 NHL Draft.
- Jim received a gift at work today….

Big Drew and Jim recap yet another Lions loss, this time at the hands of the Saints at home, and go back into the NBA and MLB bubbles. Also, the guys go “Around the NFL,” and Producer Fongers ends the show with a “Moment of Positivity”:

- The Matt Patricia excuses continue to fly, “When I came to Detroit, there was a lot of work to do.” Is he a dead man walking?
- One Lions player says they should be 4-0. Do you buy any of it?
- Should Lions fans be on high alert for a possible coaching change?
- NBA/MLB Bubble Update: Heat take Game 3, and the MLB gets set for the Divisional Round beginning today.
- The Matt Millen vibes are back! How much longer does Quinntricia have left?
- “Around the NFL”: What stood out from this past weekend?
- Were you a Saints fan yesterday?
- Producer Fongers gives out a “Moment of Positivity” to end Monday’s show!