Episodes
What might we see Sunday from the Darrell Bevell-led Detroit Lions? It's both a mystery and not because Bevell knows his offense better than anyone and supposedly the Lions had installed every coverage out there as Matt Patricia explained it when he was the coach. So do things really change? It's going to be fascinating to see. This episode is brought to you by BetOnline and Indeed.
Published 12/03/20
On Monday we looked at potential head coaching candidates for the Detroit Lions. Today, we look at possible general manager candidates in Detroit (11:15) -- looking at guys who have experience in that seat and those that don't. We also touch a little bit on what Cory Undlin and Brayden Coombs said during their Tuesday pressers and a place to maybe give to during the holiday season. This episode is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 12/02/20
Y'all have questions. We try to have answers about the general manager search, the head coaching search, the role of team president Rod Wood, the future of quarterback Matthew Stafford and a whole bunch more. Plus we hit on highlights from Darrell Bevell's first presser as interim head coach. This episode is sponsored by BetOnline and Indeed.
Published 12/01/20
The Detroit Lions are headed toward a regime change after firing general manager Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia. So we take a first look at some potential candidates from the NFL, college and some wild cards to potential replace Matt Patricia as the team's head coach. This episode is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/30/20
EMERGENCY PODCAST: The Detroit Lions fired Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia on Saturday, setting into motion a complete organizational reboot and rebuild. We talk about how Detroit got here, what owner Sheila Ford Hamp had to say and where the Lions potentially go next.
Published 11/29/20
Another week, another ugly outing for the Detroit Lions. This time on Thanksgiving, on national television, a 41-25 loss to the Houston Texans to drop Detroit to 4-7. And it should signal another reason why the Matt Patricia era feels like it's coming to a close. This episode is brought to you by Pepsi, Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/27/20
It's preview day so Sarah Barshop stops by to help chat about a potentially forgettable Detroit Lions-Houston Texans matchup and the future of J.J. Watt and DeShaun Watson. Plus, we discuss my story about Kelly Kozole, her daughter, Morgan, and the rare disease of BPAN (which published Tuesday on ESPN.com). This episode is brought to you by BetOnline, Indeed and Pepsi.
Published 11/25/20
It's a Detroit Lions Mailbag episode, complete with your questions. We cover Matt Patricia's job security, Matthew Stafford's future, possible Super Bowl sleeper teams and much, much more. This episode is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/24/20
It was just bad football. Ugly on offense. Not great on defense. Special teams was a bit shaky, too. It all combined to one of the worst performances for the Detroit Lions under embattled coach Matt Patricia. We get into that and more in this episode of the podcast, sponsored by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/23/20
It's preview day! David Newton, who covers the Carolina Panthers for ESPN, joins the show to break down what we might see from the Detroit Lions-Carolina Panthers game Sunday. And also we break down what could happen for the Lions with the concussion to D'Andre Swift and what that might mean for Adrian Peterson and Kerryon Johnson. This episode is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/20/20
Matthew Stafford has a right thumb injury. What does that mean for the Detroit Lions heading into Sunday against Carolina? And what will the Lions need to do -- Stafford or no Stafford -- to beat the Panthers. We explain. This episode is sponsored by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/19/20
It's a Detroit Lions mailbag episode filled with your questions -- some about the present and a whole bunch about the future as Detroit heads into a critical three-game swing starting Sunday against Carolina. Plus, as seemingly always, questions about Matt Patricia's future bubble up. This episode is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/18/20
Matthew Stafford seems to be fine, which is good news for the Detroit Lions. So we chat a bit with NFL Network's Cynthia Frelund (7:30) about where the Lions are, where they could be, what's surprised her and been a disappointment. And we riff a bit on the Midwest. This episode is sponsored by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/17/20
A microcosm of Detroit's season -- and maybe the Matt Patricia era -- unfolded over the second half of the Detroit Lions' game against the Washington Football Team on Sunday only with a twist: The Lions actually won. We get into the difference in halves, the emergence of a couple of key players for Detroit and the return of Clutch Time Matt Prater. This episode is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/16/20
John Keim from ESPN (and the podcast 'The John Keim Report') joins the show to break down what we might see Sunday in the Washington-Detroit Lions game. Plus we take more of your questions about the state of the team. This episode is brought to you by BetOnline and Indeed.
Published 11/13/20
The Detroit Lions are 3-5 -- halfway through what has been another rough season. So we take a look at each position group so far this year...what's worked, what hasn't and where things could be headed in this episode of the podcast. Plus, a couple of your questions at the end. This episode is sponsored by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/12/20
Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press joins the show (8:45) to chat about the Detroit Lions at midseason, where things have gone wrong, where things have gone right and a bit of the future. Plus a few more of your questions -- and a rant at the end about how, yes, the players and coaches do care and it's silly to think otherwise. This episode is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/11/20
It's the midpoint in another rough season for the Detroit Lions and once again, the futures of Bob Quinn, Matt Patricia and Matthew Stafford are at the forefront of the discussion. Just a few of the many topics covered in this week's Mailbag. This episode brought to you by BetOnline and Indeed.
Published 11/10/20
Another week, another loss for the Detroit Lions. And against the Minnesota Vikings, it's basically a theme. Fifth straight double-digit loss to the Vikings for the Lions under Matt Patricia. Ninth-straight divisional loss for the Lions under Patricia. So much of the same, even if the opponent ends up changing. Two-and-a-half seasons in, this is just what the Lions are under Matt Patricia. This episode is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/09/20
ESPN Minnesota Vikings reporter Courtney Cronin joins the show to chat about Dalvin Cook, Kirk Cousins, the return of Everson Griffen to Detroit and much more. Plus we get into some of the Lions' injury situations and what could happen on Sunday. This episode brought to you by BetOnline and Indeed.
Published 11/06/20
Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda joins the show to talk about playing during COVID, transitioning from linebacker to fullback and what playing at Penn State was like while the school was rebounding from sanctions. Plus we talk about Matthew Stafford being on the COVID-19 list and what that could mean. This episode is brought to you by BetOnline and Indeed.
Published 11/05/20
The Detroit Lions are struggling running the ball and we break down what that means for Adrian Peterson. Plus we talk about Jahlani Tavai vs. D.K. Metcalf, restaurants on the road and much more in this week's Mailbag edition of the podcast. This episode is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 11/04/20
It's trade deadline day in the NFL and what might the Detroit Lions do -- or not do? Plus, Detroit is losing one of its best pass rushers for at least three weeks and it's not clear how long star receiver Kenny Golladay will be out, either? So some major questions at the halfway point for Detroit in 2020. This episode is brought to you by Indeed and BetOnline
Published 11/03/20
A few weeks ago, we talked about Ted Lasso and the hope that kills you. That hope -- the killing spirit kind -- found the Detroit Lions on Sunday during and after the Indianapolis Colts' 41-21 crushing of Detroit. We talk a lot about what went wrong, what it means and as we close in on the halfway point of the season, what it could portend for the future. This episode sponsored by BetOnline and Indeed.
Published 11/02/20
It's preview day as the Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts play on Sunday. Mike Wells of ESPN joins me to chat about the matchup, what's been going on with T.Y. Hilton and Philip Rivers and yep, he makes fun of some non-existent, Seinfeld-like dance moves. This episode is sponsored by Indeed and BetOnline.
Published 10/30/20