The "& Jim" Show

Big Drew and Jim begin a Tuesday installment by discussing how the Big Ten’s latest 2020 football schedule impacts Drew’s Wedding Day and get into Matthew Stafford’s future, rumors on drafting Jeff Okudah, and the Lions apparently having “winning” pieces. Also, the guys update the NBA and NHL bubbles and go “Around the NFL”:

- The Big Ten football schedule is out (again), and Big Drew has a big issue with it. Also, how many wins do Michigan and Michigan State get in 2020?
- Is it time for the Lions to move on from Matthew Stafford?
- MLive’s Ben Raven joins the show to provide his insight on the Lions through two weeks.
- Do you buy any of the recent rumors surrounding the Lions drafting Jeff Okudah?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) go back inside the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- The Lions say they have enough pieces to win. So what’s wrong?
- “Around the NFL”: “Monday Night Football” and Producer Fongers’ dominance in THE PICKS.

Big Drew and Jim recap another ugly Lions loss in Green Bay to the Packers to fall to 0-2 on the 2020 season and talk about Matt Patricia’s seat getting hotter and all of the people calling for Matthew Stafford to be traded. Also, the guys give out another NBA and NHL bubble update and go “Around the NFL”:

- It’s not too early to fire Matt Patricia! Is he the worst head coach in Lions history?
- Which of the first two Lions games this season was the worst?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) throw out another NBA and NHL bubble update.
- What week does Matt Patricia get axed?
- “Around the NFL”: What were the best and worst moments from Week #2 of the NFL season?
- One Lions player said he’s 200% behind Matt Patricia. What about you?
- Lions fans are calling to trade Matthew Stafford. Is it smart or silly?

Big Drew and Jim help set the stage for Sunday's Lions-Packers tilt in Green Bay and talk about the breaking news centering around Jalen Mayfield returning to Michigan. Also, the guys get into Matthew Stafford Players' Tribune article on racism. Also, the guys head back into the NBA and NHL bubbles and go "Around the NFL":

- Jeff Okudah makes his NFL debut on Sunday. What are your expectations for him going up against the Packers?
- Michigan's Jalen Mayfield opts back in for the 2020 football season. How big of impact does his return make for the Wolverines?
- The Lions play the "Cheeseheads" on Sunday. What are the best cheeses?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) head back into the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- What did you make of Matthew Stafford's Players' Tribune article on racism?
- Who's the most important Lions player on Sunday?
- "Around the NFL": What are the best games this weekend?
- Remember the last time the Lions visited Green Bay?
- Lions-Packer Dagger Time: What chance do you give the Lions to win on Sunday?

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Big Drew and Jim begin Thursday's show with an update on Kenny Golladay's injury and get into Calvin Johnson's Hall of Fame placement; Joe Milton's expectations at Michigan; and foods that you can't live without. Also, the guys talk about the NBA and NHL bubbles; Jim ducking the struggling Tigers; and the NFL going into Week #2 of the season:

- Kenny Golladay is NOT expected to play Sunday in Green Bay. How big of a loss is it?
- Is Calvin Johnson a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
- Does Jim need to come clean on those struggling Tigers?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) provide updates on the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- What are the expectations for Michigan's new starting quarterback in Joe Milton?
- "Around the NFL": The NFL begins Week #2 of the season tonight and most underrated players in the league today.
- What's one food you could eat every single day of your life?
- Does Jarrad Davis need to play more this week?
- Could Jeff Okudah really be "one of the great ones"?

Big Drew and Jim talk about the big story of the day on the Big Ten bringing back football for the 2020 season in late October and get into Dylan McCaffrey seeking a transfer and the numerous Lions hamstring injuries. Also, the guys go back in the NBA and NHL bubbles and go “Around the NFL”:

- Big Ten football is back! What’s your excitement level on a scale of 1-10?
- Updating all the Lions hamstring injuries: How much trouble are they in come Sunday in Green Bay?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) provide another update on the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- The biggest questions with Big Ten football coming back: What are your expectations for Michigan and MSU?
- What will the Lions’ record be when Big Ten football returns?

In addition, Maize n Brew’s Anthony Broome and MLive’s Aaron McMann join the show to provide their thoughts on the Big Ten returning and Michigan losing a quarterback via transfer in Dylan McCaffrey, and LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon comes on the show to go “Around the NFL” with the guys.

Big Drew and Jim get into more fallout from Sunday’s Lions loss to the Bears to kick off the 2020 season and talk about Tom Izzo’s anger and Matthew Stafford’s future in Detroit. Also, the guys dish out another update from the NBA and NHL bubbles and go “Around the NFL.” Lastly, the guys provide more information on the never-ending Big Ten Football debate:

- Lions fans aren’t overreacting right now. Is that a good thing?
- How big of a deal is Justin Coleman landing on IR?
- Tom Izzo is very disappointed. Do you feel the same way?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) provide another NBA and NHL bubble update.
- Is this the beginning of the end for Matthew Stafford in Detroit?
- “Around the NFL”: The guys recap the Monday Night Football doubleheader last night featuring Pittsburgh-NY Giants and Tennessee-Denver.
- Do Matt Patricia’s comments bother you?
- Is the Lions season already over?
- What’s this all about with the Big Ten?

In addition, MLive’s Ben Raven jumped on the show to provide his thoughts on Sunday’s Bears-Lions contest and what the immediate future holds for the Lions following a season-opening loss.

Big Drew and Jim recap the Lions choking away a three-possession fourth quarter lead to the Chicago Bears during yesterday’s season opener and touch down the NBA and NHL bubbles. Also, the guys get into who stuck out the most during the NFL’s Opening Weekend:

- A sense of normalcy has been restored! We’re also passing out the pitchforks! What was the biggest issue during the Lions loss to the Bears on Sunday?
- Making sense of the Lions running back room. Is Adrian Peterson the new go-to back?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) provide another NBA and NHL bubble update.
- Did the Lions get ANY better?
- NFL Opening Weekend recap: What stood out most to you outside of our wonderful Lions?
- Inviting all of the Lions sewer people to the party: Who wants to join?

Big Drew and Jim help get you set for the first full weekend of the NFL that includes a complete preview of Sunday’s Bears-Lions matchup in Detroit for Week #1. Also, the guys talk about a writer picking the Lions to win it all in 2020 and give out another bubble update from the NBA and NHL:

- THE FIRST FOOTBALL FRIDAY OF THE SEASON! Are you as excited as Jim is?
- Someone actually picked the Lions to WIN the Super Bowl. Is this person out of their mind?
- Big Drew (NBA) and Producer Fongers (NHL) update the latest from the NBA and NHL bubbles.
- How you do feel about the Lions’ chances on Sunday against the Bears? What do you want to see most from the Lions?
- LionsWire’s Jeff Risdon joins the show to provide his takes on Bears-Lions and what he thought about last night’s season opener between the Texans and Chiefs.

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