Detroit Lions Breakdown

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Episode #83: Week 10 Bears Preview Nov 09, 2018

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The Lions did not get an opportunity to cash in at U.S.Bank Stadium in Minneapolis this past Sunday as the Vikings dominated 24-9. Along the way the Vikingsachieved a team record 10 sacks and exposed an ailing Lion offensive line. The Lions get another chance to right the ship this Sunday when they travel to Soldier Field to face the 1st place Bears. it is no surprisethat Ziggy finds himself on the injury report T.J. Lang is not in concussionprotocol (neck) Special Teams Coach Joe Marciano finds himself out of a job Devin Fitzsimmons will have more responsibility, but get the same pay Zach Zenner is back What Zenner brings to the team, besidesa svelte physique Zenner with the media Slot receiver Bruce Ellington was also added What Ellington will provide the Lions Ameer Abdullah has played his last game with the Lions and wasclaimed by Vikings Andy Jones was waived and added to the Lions practice squad Cre'Von LeBlanc was cut and claimed by the Eagles Hakeem Valles was waived from the practice squad Why doesn't Golladay have more targets? Offensive Line issues abound Damon Harrison has made an impact Is Teez Tabor in a rut in the learning curve or just a liability? Snap Counts from Week 9 Week 10 Chicago Bears preview Vegas likes the Bears Bears QBMitch Tribusky's underrated trait Kahlil Mack looks like he'll play Could Matthew Stafford struggles be associated with coaching? Who needs to step up in the second half of the season? Can the Lions end the season with a winning record? Did Bob Quinn always envision a rebuild? Should the younger players be getting more snaps now and have the team looking towards the future? Is Tyrell Crosby a potential replacement for Lang at guard? Should Tracy Walker see snaps at corner? Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DLB_Ep83.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #82: Week 9 Vikings Preview Nov 02, 2018

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The Lions and their fans are reeling after a lackluster 28-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks this past Sunday at Ford Field. During the week the fans were dealt another blow with the trade of fan favorite WR Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday. In this episode, Erik and Joe discuss the positive ramifications of Tuesday's trade and prepare for Sunday's game against the Vikings. As always, the injury report Theo returns to practice, Ezekiel Ansah still laboring Lions add former Giants LB Kelvin Sheppard Some interesting moves with the practice squad Marvin Jones deal gets restructured The Studs and Duds from the Seahawks game, from Lions Wire How was Damon Harrison's Lions debut? The Lions Week 8snap counts A wide-ranging discussion of the Golden Tate trade How the roster is affected by the loss of Tate The scheme will have to change in Tate's absence Who will play the slot? Will the Lions use more multiple running back sets? Will Riddick see the field more in different spots? There were a lotoffalse narratives surrounding the Tate trade The Tate trade has shades of "Patriot Way" The other NFC North trades Preview of the Minnesota Vikings Vegas Watch: Lions a 5-point underdog Lions DB vs Vikings WR Lions DL vs Vikings OL Are the Lions out of it for the division title? Can the team trust Ameer Abdullah? Will we ever see Miles Killebrew on defense? Could Teez Tabor switch positions? Potential Salary Cap room this upcoming offseason Which position groups are the Lions scouting Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/DLB_Ep82.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #79: Week 6 Bye Banter Oct 12, 2018

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The Lions enter the bye week on a high note after defeating the Green Bay Packers 31-23 at Ford Field on Sunday afternoon. This week Erik and Joe discuss things in general roughly 1/3 of the way into the season. Speculating the injury report Ezekiel Ansah has a backer in Patricia Who replaces Jamal Agnew? CB CreVon LeBlanc promoted to the 53-man roster Claiming CB Lenzy Pipkins Hakeem Valles was waived and thensigned to practice squad LB Marquis Flowers released Reviewing the victory over the Packers, Studs and Duds Thoughts on the Snap Count Lions v. Packers -- By the numbers Rod Wood-Shed Jim Brandstatter gets Game Ball Erik in the Press Box Exploring the Lions DVOA Is Matthew Stafford off? The rise of Kenny Golladay How has RG Kenny Wiggins performed? Is there a trade out there for Bob Quinn at the deadline? Now folks are complaining about coverage sacks How will Ziggy Ansah be used when he returns? Can Jarrad Davis become the Lions version of Dont'a Hightower? Is it a positive sign with Agnew not going on IR? And as always -- Should we extend Golden Tate? Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ByeWeek.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #78: Week 5 Packers Preview Oct 04, 2018

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The Lions return home after a disappointing 26-24 loss to the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday at Jerry World. This week the Lions welcome an old adversary when Aaron Rodgers brings the Packers to town. Ezekiel Ansah returnsbut is limited in practice Quandre Diggs fractured handisn't keeping him from practicing T.J. Lang has a concussionwill likely keep him out Eric Lee finds himself on the 53-man Andrew Donnal so long and hello Dee Virgin waivedshortly after surrendering 19 yards in field position Stafford's personal stats are headed in the right direction Kerryon Johnson and LeGarrette Blount, Patricia says it doesnot matter who is in the game? Really? DVOA says it does, ranking Johnson the most efficient back in the league through the first four weeks. How will the OL fare with Wiggins moving into the lineup? The run defense still does not improve The secondary is holding up their end of the bargain Snap Count observations Green Bay Packers preview Vegas likes the Packers 4 key matchupswill directly affect this weeks game Aaron Rodgers is hurt, probably doesn't matter Some fans are missing Ameer Abdullah How is the rookie class shaping up Where should Jarrad Davis end up? How good can Da'Shawn Hand be? Looking at potential draft needs. Will Golden Tate be a Lion beyond 2018? Thanks to Anonymous for the 5-star review! Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DLB_Ep78.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #77: Week 4 Cowboys Preview Sep 28, 2018

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The nearly 2week long nightmare is over and the Lions have got themselves into the win column with a 26-10 dismantling of the vaunted New England Patriots. This week Erik and Joe will discuss whether lightning can strike twice this week in Dallas. Ezekiel Ansah and Michael Roberts headline the injury report, but three Offensive Linemen also make an appearance TE Jerome Cunningham has been added to the practice squad Corey Robinson has been cut by the Panthers, the Lions will not receive the 7th rounder in 2020 Erik and Joe discuss the 5 takeaways from the Lions win over Patriots Patricia might not be as hated by the players as we thought Ricky Jean-Francois' likes the Lions fans Kerryon Johnson ends the droughtand earnsPlayer of the Game honors Erik gives Snap Count observations The offensive line has been a beacon of hope Vegas likes the Cowboys by three points Can Ezekiel Elliott be contained? Can the Lions OL handle the Cowboys front 7 like they did the Pats? The great Sean Lee is OUT for Week 4 Will the Lions exploit Lee's absence? Will Ameer ever find his way back into the lineup? Da'Shawn Hand has shown good growth A'Shawn Robinson finally returns Patricia's Madden dream defensive lineman Jamal Agnew not only returns kicks Teez Tabor is playing, but not on defense Special thanks to MTNZ63 and JT2214 for the 5 star reviews! Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/DLB_Ep77.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #76: Week 3 Patriots Preview Sep 19, 2018

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The Lions have returned home after a tough loss in Santa Clara to the 49ers. This week Erik and Joe discuss the Lions returning to primetime with a guest appearance on "Sunday Night Football" as the opponent of the New England Patriots. The Lions have not yet released their injury report, but the current wounded are Ezekiel Ansah, T.J. Lang and Darius Slay The team has released OL Jamil Demby and S Marcus Cromartie Joe and Erik discuss Erik's 6 takeaways from the 49ers game article Devon Kennardwas the player of the game Coach Patricia gave an uninspired explanation of clock management at end of the first half Quandre Diggsand his late game penalty 10 Observations from Week 2 snap counts Erik and Joe talk about Lions Wire's Jeff Risdon suggesting of4 things the Lions must change Breaking the New England Patriots WR Josh Gordon is the newest Patriot A myriadof mailbag topics are picked through... Matthew Stafford struggling with the deep ball, Staffords health, decisions while throwing Are we going to see more Kerryon? How was Wiggins performance, should he keep playing? Can Golladay be a top 10 receiver, is this Golden Tate's last year, why don't the Lions use TEs? How can Jarrad Davis improve, could Davis and Christian Jones switch linebacker roles? Can Jamal Agnew expand his corner duties from the slot to the outside? If the Lions keep losing, is blowing up the team and starting over an option (Spoiler: No) Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/DLB_Ep76.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #75: Week 2 49ers Preview Sep 13, 2018

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The Lions suffered an embarrassing 48-17 drubbing to rookie QB Sam Darnold and his New York Jets Monday Night. Erik and Joe will try to sort out the landmines and look at ways the team can potentially not embarrass themselves at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California in a late afternoon Sunday matchup with the 49ers. Ziggy Ansah back on the injury report OL Jamil Dembyis the newest Lion Bradley Marquezand Zach Zennerare the latest Lions departures Joe and Erik break down Erik's five takeaways from the loss to the Jets Quandre Diggsearned himself a gold star In a week of poor performances Kenny Golladay was this weeks player of the game Thoughts on the Lions snap counts Should this game sour us on the Lions this season? The main embarrassment the Lions have been afflicted with nationally is that Jets defense claimed theyknew the plays Does stealing signals matter? Unsurprisingly theLions are underdogs on Sunday What do we expect against the 49ers? Jim Bob Cooter = scapegoat? Erik and Joe dig into the mailbag and find questions concerning every position group on the roster and many of the fans fears for this team and the future Special teams ace Don Carey working out for the Lions Is it possible the Lions win the road opener for the third year in a row? Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/DLB_Ep75.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #71: Recap vs Raiders, Mini Giants Preview Aug 15, 2018

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Joe and Erik explore fans reactions to Game 1 against the Oakland Raiders and set expectations for Game 2 against the New York Giants as well as address what has happened so far in Training Camp. Examination of Erik's latest Roster Stack: 2018 Post-Preseason Game 1 Rookie's playing big roles already Snap counts from the Raiders game Kerryon Johnson's emergence Player of the Gamehonors PFF's highest graded RB PFF 1st team week 1 Frank Ragnow's communication is improving Graham Glasgow's injuryand return to practice The defense seems to be a bit soft up front The secondary still looks like strong suit of the defense Erik's 5 takeaways from the Raiders game Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/DLB_Ep71.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us at@erikschlitt,@JoeKania_DLB, and@lionsbreakdown.

Episode #67: Goodbye Brandstatter Jul 13, 2018

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No big news in the player personnel department this week, but a big move was made in the broadcast booth as Jim Brandstatter learned that he is not in the Lions future plans. He will be replaced by Lomas Brown this upcoming season. Erik and Joe talk about that and a myriad of other topics. The Lions did not make any selections in the Supplemental Draft on Wednesday Marvin Lewis and Teo Redding are training together The Flag Football League on the NFL Network Kris Durham has surfaced in Italy Daryl Rogers has passed away What are the consequences of an improved running game? What if the Lions never picked up Ebronsoption? Are there future big stars on this team? Will the Lions sign veteran free agents cut by other teams during camp? Who were the best Lions duos? Check out Erik's articles from the past week Special thanks to J M Lewis 5213 for the 5-star review! Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DLB_Ep67.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

Episode #66: Summer Mailbag Jul 06, 2018

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The Lions tried not to expend too much energy this week, likely due to the heat and didn't make much noise when it came to player movement or announcements. Even without a lot of news, there were still a lot of topics for Erik and Joe to discuss. Reuben Foster and Julian Edelman will both be suspended for their games against the Lions, how does it affect the Lions chances? Jim Bob Cooter to be on the hot seat There is a fascination with how the DL will handle the steep learning curve What's with the negative talk about Jarrad Davis? Quandre Diggs is betting on himself Who wore it better? Barry or Billy? Revisiting the 2014 draft Fredi the Pizzaman is raising money for charity Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play or Stitcher. https://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/DLB_Ep66.mp3 As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)

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