April is here and that means the 2024 NFL Draft is just over the horizon. We’ll finally get to see where all these names we’ve been staring at for months wind up in the league and which of them wind up with the Detroit Lions. The Lions have had a lot of draft picks in
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It’s finally April, and that means we’re just weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft. As we get closer to the big event, we begin to narrow our focus on which prospects fit the Detroit Lions culture/scheme, but with three weeks of free agency additions in the books, it’s a good time to get a…
In the last three NFL drafts, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has managed to find multiple starters every year. In 2021, he found starters in Penei Sewell, Alim McNeill, Amon-Ra St. Brown—and late bloomers Ifeatu Melifonwu and Derrick Barnes. That’s a ridiculous haul, in retrospect. The following year, he acquired Aidan Hutchinson and Kerby…
With a bit of a lull between the owners meetings and the 2024 NFL draft, it felt like a good time to post a mailbag episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast. Logistics have prevented a live show, but we’re still cranking out Lions info and analysis. There are loads of topics and questions from the
In recent weeks, the Detroit Lions have seen significant changes in their secondary. First, they traded for cornerback Carlton Davis and then they signed cornerback Amik Robertson. Just a few short days later, the Lions ended up releasing cornerback Cameron Sutton. He was released due to having a warrant out for his arrest for domestic
The NFL draft is less than a month away. Brad Holmes and his front office have proven they are very capable of putting together great draft classes. They have had major hits on every day of the draft, but especially on Day Two. This roster isn’t in desperate need of much because of his work,
This week, Carlos and Shawn sift through what we think about the current status of Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell, and whether the losses outweigh the perceived progress. Then, the guys break down the Draymond Green-Jordan Poole punch, and what it says about sports and society at large. Finally, the guys look ahead to the
This week, the fellas are joined by Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett to try to figure out what, if anything can be done about the Detroit Lions defense. Also, the guys discuss if the main culprit is Aaron Glenn’s scheme, Dan Campbell’s overall plan or Brad Holmes’ eye for talent.
This week, Shawn is joined by longtime Detroit radio staple Marc Fellhauer, co-host of the “Drew and Mike” podcast and the “ML Soul of Detroit” podcast. The guys break down how much fun the Detroit Lions’ run has been, and also take an early look ahead at Michigan football’s College Football Playoff semifinal game.
This week, Carlos & Shawn are joined by Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett to break down what went right and wrong for the Lions this season. They also recap the end-of-the year comments by head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes as they look ahead to the future.
This week, Carlos doubles down on self-appreciation as the guys look at the Detroit Lions’ inexcusable loss to the Carolina Panthers and spar over a lingering question on a potential Michigan vs. Ohio State rematch in the national championship game.
This week, Carlos and Shawn gush over the brighter side of the Detroit Lions’ 5-7 season so far. Later, the guys are joined by former Free Press editor Robert Huschka to talk about the World Cup and how Grateful Dead fanatics are not so different from die-hard soccer fans.
This week, Carlos and Shawn welcome back Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett to break down the Detroit Lions, who got a much-needed win Sunday against the Packers. Or did they just hurt their draft standing? Plus, the guys discuss Michigan football and Blake Corum’s NFL draft prospects.
This week, Carlos and Shawn discuss what Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh’s next career move may be and what’s holding the Detroit Lions back from becoming America’s team.