Episodes
In the latest episode of Good Morning Pride, Erik Schlitt welcomes Meko Scott. The topics for this episode focus on the talent level at different positions in the NFL Draft, how prospects' roles change at different stages of the draft, and when the Detroit Lions would need to acquire players depending on what type of role they're targeting.
Published 04/22/24
In the fifth episode of Good Morning Pride, Erik Schlitt welcomes Jeremy Reisman (Producer at Pride of Detroit) who makes his debut on the podcast. The topic for this episode focuses on the Detroit Lions’ recent uniform release and the ensuing event, but as often happens with Jeremy and Erik, their conversation veers off into several other topics as well.
Published 04/20/24
Published 04/20/24
In the fourth episode of Good Morning Pride, Erik Schlitt welcomes Morgan Cannon for his debut on the podcast. The topic for this episode focuses on where the drop-off in first-round talent is in the 2024 NFL Draft at each of the Detroit Lions' most glaring needs.
Published 04/16/24
In the third episode of "Good Morning Pride", Erik Schlitt and POD senior editor Ryan Mathews pair up once again. The topic for this episode focuses on how close the Detroit Lions are to being one of the elite teams in the NFL and how the organization can get to that level.
Published 04/15/24
On this week’s episode, Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania spend two hours trying to channel their inner Brad Holmes for a Detroit Lions 7-round mock draft. The fellas spend the majority of their time discussing prospects and focusing on draft strategy.
Published 04/14/24
In this second episode of Good Morning Pride, Erik Schlitt is once again joined by POD senior editor Ryan Mathews. The topic for this episode, as picked by Ryan, centers around a game of “buy or sell”, where Ryan introduces different topics about the Lions and the NFL Draft, and the guys have to pick … Continue reading "Good Morning Pride, Episode 2: “Buy or Sell, with Ryan Mathews”"
Published 04/11/24
We at Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast are always looking for ways to expand our platform, which has led us to a new segment we have tabbed "Good Morning Pride", where we welcome in a guest from Pride of Detroit.
Published 04/10/24
On this week’s episode, Erik Schlitt and Joe Kania spend two hours answering listener-submitted questions about the Detroit Lions roster, general manager Brad Holmes’ NFL Draft plans/strategy, and the upcoming prospects in this year’s draft class. As a reminder, Erik’s 2024 Lions draft board is available on the podcast’s Patreon website, and with free agency slowing … Continue reading "Episode #303: Pre-NFL Draft Mailbag"
Published 04/07/24
On this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the first two weeks of the 2024 NFL Free Agency period. The guys go position-by-position through the Detroit Lions roster, discussing the players returning, the players lost, and giving an in-depth look at the newest players acquired.
Published 03/23/24
On this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the 2024 NFL Combine and preview the NFL Free Agency period. The guys go position-by-position through the best performances from draft prospects and take a deeper look at some of the best free agency fits for the Lions.
Published 03/09/24
On this week’s episode, Erik and Joe dig into the 2024 NFL Combine and preview the top players that would fit in with the Detroit Lions scheme and culture. The guys go position-by-position through the 300+ NFL Draft prospects invited to the Combine and how they fit on Erik’s Lions draft board, which is available … Continue reading "Episode #300: NFL Combine preview"
Published 02/29/24
On this week's episode, Erik and Joe break down where the Detroit Lions roster sits as they begin the 2024 offseason. The guys go position-by-position through the roster, discuss who is under contract, who might be in line for a contract extension, which players are unrestricted free agents, which are restricted, and which "needs" will take priority to fill in the upcoming weeks.
Published 02/23/24
In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers NFC Championship game and reflect back on what a wonderful journey it was to watch the Lions exceed expectations in 2023-24.
Published 02/04/24
In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions’ second playoff victory in a row, this time over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23. Then preview the Lions heading to Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game.
Published 01/26/24
In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions’ playoff victory over the Los Angeles Rams and reflect on what a 32-year journey it has been. The guys also preview the Lions’ Divisional round opponent, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, by taking a position-by-position look through their roster, examining their strengths and weaknesses, how … Continue reading "Episode #296: Lions vs. Bucs, Divisional round preview"
Published 01/19/24
In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe preview the Detroit Lions Wild Card playoff matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. The fellas take a position-by-position look through the Rams’ roster, examining their strengths and weaknesses, how Detroit can take advantage, and the top keys of the game.
Published 01/12/24
In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions’ (11-5) controversial loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 17, share our thoughts on the Lions Pro Bowlers, discuss playoff scenarios and opponents for the Lions in the Wild Card round, and then look ahead to Week 18, when the Lions wrap up the regular season with the Minnesota Vikings.
Published 01/05/24
In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions' NFC North-clinching victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16. Then look ahead to Week 17, when the Lions are back on the road to take on the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night in primetime.
Published 12/28/23
In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions (10-4) dominating win over the Denver Broncos in Week 15. Then look ahead to Week 16, when the Lions are back on the road to take on the Minnesota Vikings (7-7) on Christmas Eve.
Published 12/22/23
In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions (9-4) loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 14. Then look ahead to Week 15, when the Lions are back home to take on the Denver Broncos (7-6) in a Saturday night showcase.
Published 12/15/23
In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions (9-3) Win over the Saints in Week 13. Then look ahead to Week 14, when the Lions are on the road again to take on the Chicago Bears (4-8).
Published 12/08/23
In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe briefly review the Detroit Lions’ (8-3) loss to the Packers in Week 12. Then look ahead to Week 13, when the Lions are on the road to take on the New Orleans Saints (5-6).
Published 12/01/23
In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions' (8-2) comeback win over the Chicago Bears in Week 11. Then look ahead to Week 12 on Thanksgiving Day, when the Lions take on the Green Bay Packers (4-6) at Ford Field.
Published 11/22/23
In this week’s episode, Erik and Joe review the Detroit Lions (7-2) exciting walk-off win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Then look ahead to Week 11, where the Lions take on the Chicago Bears (3-7) from the comfy confines of Ford Field.
Published 11/17/23