The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim recap Bob Quinn’s season-ending press conference and preview potential first round draft options for the Lions at #3 overall. Also, the guys discuss Paul Pasqualoni’s departure and break down another Michigan bowl loss and the Wolverines losing Chris Partridge to Ole Miss:

- Was Bob Quinn’s season-ending press conference alarming?
- Who are you eyeing for the Lions at #3 overall?
- Paul Pasqualoni steps down. Who should the Lions target for their next defensive coordinator?
- Would you rather have P.J. Fleck as the head coach at Michigan?
- Should Michigan have fired Don Brown to keep Chris Partridge?

Big Drew and Jim reflect on the 2019 calendar year as a show and dive into Kerryon Johnson returning to action for the Lions and Michigan officially legalizing sports gambling. Also, the guys give out the top Michigan sports moments from the past decade and present this year’s Caller Power Rankings:

- The guys reflect on 2019 as a show. What were your best “Big Drew & Jim” moments of 2019?
- Kerryon Johnson will play on Sunday. Is he making a mistake?
- Michigan officially legalizes sports gambling. Is it the right move?
- The guys lay out the top Michigan sports moments from the past decade. Did they get it right?
- 2019 Caller Power Rankings: Did the guys get this year’s power rankings right?

In addition, MLive’s Ben Raven comes on the show for his weekly Lions segment as Detroit gets ready for a Week 16 tilt in Denver against the Broncos.

THE PICKS - "PICKSMAS BOWLNANZA"

Big Drew and Jim break down Darius Slay’s future in Detroit as it relates to Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn returning to the Lions in 2020 and throw out an “Issue of our Time” on fantasy football gripes. Also, the guys discuss trade possibilities for Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin, and Big Drew gives a college football bowl quiz to both Jim and Producer Shea:

- Keeping Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn may mean losing someone else. Is this the end for Darius Slay in Detroit?
- “Issue of our Time”: What are your biggest fantasy football gripes?
- This town ain’t big enough for the two of them! Which Pistons big man would you rather trade, Andre Drummond or Blake Griffin?
- Big Drew gives out a college football bowl quiz to Jim and Producer Shea. Are there too many bowl games?

Author Ed Sherman joined "Big Drew & Jim" to talk about his book highlight the vast history of the Big Ten Conference.

Big Drew and Jim were LIVE from Betten Baker Ford in Coopersville diving further into yesterday's Lions news stories and discuss "Spygate 2.0" involving the Patriots once again. Also, the guys talk about the early National Signing Day period; 2020 expectations for the Lions; and potential long term consequences for the Lions:

- The Lions release an open letter to fans preaching patience with Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn. What's your patience level with this current regime?
- Do you believe the Patriots are cheating again?
- Drew thinks they have ruined college football's National Signing Day with the early signing period. Do you agree with him?
- Did the Lions LOWER expectations?
- Does keeping Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn have long term consequences?

In addition, MLive's Kyle Meinke comes on the show to provide his thoughts on the Lions news from yesterday, and the guys go "Around the NFL" with Jeff Risdon following Week #15 of the NFL regular season that includes his own insight on the Lions.

Ben Simon - Grand Rapids Griffins Head Coach

Big Drew's Heartfelt Reading of the Lions Open Letter to Fans

Big Drew and Jim recap a bevy of Lions news that concerns the futures of Matt Patricia, Bob Quinn, Martha Ford, and Matthew Stafford:

- Lions ownership says that Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn will return for the 2020 season but that other coaching staff changes will be made.
- The Ford family has no interest in selling the Lions to ANYONE.
- Matthew Stafford’s season is officially and FINALLY over after being placed on injured reserve.
- Oh yeah, and the Lions aren’t raising ticket prices next season!!!!

Big Drew and Jim recap the Lions losing to the Bucs on Sunday for their seventh straight loss and continue to discuss the futures of Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia. Also, it’s another MOCK DRAFT MONDAY as the Lions continue to hold on to a top five draft pick:

- DREW’S BACK! We have a new sponsor and have some new Lions wrong gongs to give out!
- A “Sell the Team” sign was spotted at Ford Field on Sunday. Also, Martha Ford has a lengthy pregame conversation with Matt Patricia.
- MOCK DRAFT MONDAY 2.0 – Who should the Lions target in the 2020 NFL Draft?
- A Super Bowl winning head coach says it would be the worst mistake the Ford’s could make if they fire Matt Patricia. Do you agree with Dick Vermeil?