Locked On Lions podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Detroit Lions and the National Football League. Hosted by analyst Matt Dery, who bring his Lions connections and expertise to the Locked On Lions podcast. You’ll get your daily Lions fix with expert, local analysis, opinions, breaking news, special guests, and coverage of all aspects of the Lions franchise. The Locked On Lions podcast takes you beyo ...
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Matt Dery chats with NBA journalists, players, coaches and front office staff. Get the latest on the Detroit Pistons and the rest of the NBA on Wired: The Pistons Podcast!
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How is technology impacting your life? Sure there’s an abundance of conveniences from tech, but what happens when your own emotions and decision making is controlled by tech and social media? The Spiritual Spiral is here to inspire you to be more present, to turn off your phone and appreciate a more ”analog” lifestyle. Join musician, writer and yoga teacher Eddie Cohn as he discusses the impact of tech and shares personal stories while also interviewing fellow creatives to talk about how soc ...
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The Detroit Lions need a kicking competition
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The Lions held a full on scrimmage today during practice in Allen Park. Rough day for Jake Bates as we chronicle on today's show. The Rookie Kicker had his struggles, so what will GM Brad Holmes do? Also, the backup QB job is not anymore clear than it was yesterday. Jared Goff continues to be outstanding. We also have a cool O Line list and more. #…
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Combating the Cultural "Insecurity Blanket"
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How do you feel after you stare at TikTok or IG for an hour? How about thirty minutes of watching the news? Compare that to your emotional state of mind after watching silly cat videos? Notice a difference? HA. I'll consider this "Part 2" of a podcast I recorded earlier this season. For today's episode, I'm still thinking a lot about how we react t…
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Levi continues to impress his Lions teammates
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The Levi Onwuzurike love-in continues to go on in Allen Park. Another solid day of practice and a a teammate even saying he could be a 20 million dollar a year player. We discuss. Also, Day 8 Observations from Training Camp, a new face in the Lions TV booth, and our Call of the Day. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn Linke…
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We fly with "The Bird" and talk some Detroit Lions
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We chat with CBS NFL play by play man Ian Eagle on today's show. Ian gives tremendous insight on the Lions and previews next week's Joint Practices with the Giants. Ian loves what Detroit is doing and sees them as a definite Super Bowl contender. Also, Riley Patterson will not be coming to the Lions. And Dan Campbell is a big Levi fan. #firstlisten…
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Will Riley come home to the Detroit Lions?
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Just who will Brad Holmes pick to push Jake Bates for competition at Kicker for camp? It is remarkable to think but yes, Riley Patterson is available once again! Waived by the Jags, could there be a threepeat for Riley in Detroit? Also, John Cominsky with a major knee injury. Day 6 Training Camp observations. And a Call of the Day. #firstlisten Sup…
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Taylor Decker has a brand new contract extension from the Lions. 3 years and 60 million dollars for the team's Left Tackle. Well deserved for a guy that really is the true Captain of this team. This leaves one more deal to get done: Alim McNeill. GM Brad Holmes said today on 97.1 FM The Ticket that it is "about time." Also, first day in pads, who s…
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There will be a fresh Kicking competition with the Detroit Lions come tomorrow. Michael Badgley's season is over due to a torn hamstring, so that means Jake Bates has the job for right now. Lions will be working out other kickers and signing someone shortly. Badgley goes on IR and he is out for the season. Bates was a cult hero for the UFL's Michig…
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New wrinkle for the Detroit Lions Star RB
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It has already started at Training Camp. The Lions working in Jahmyr Gibbs at wide receiver a little bit. The kid showed flashes last year of stardom and now OC Ben Johnson has him running routes and working with the WR group in drills. Day 2 of Training Camp also featured a strong day from Jake Bates, Brian branch seeing some time at Safety, and D…
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Day 1 of Training Camp in the books for the Detroit Lions
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Dan Campbell had a simple message for his team as they opened Training Camp today in Allen Park: "We don't live off reputation, we live off work." Perfect. The Coach knows that teams will be gunning for the Lions in 2024. matt Dery talks about who was on the field today and who was not. Also, some surprising moves already in terms of the depth char…
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What the Heck Happened to The Bear? (Every Second Didn't Count)
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And here we go! Season 5 of The Spiritual Spiral continues on. For today's episode, I just HAD to talk about the latest season of The Bear. A little context, I'm a HUGE fan of season 1 and 2. From the acting, the storylines, the music, the hypnotic and frenetic pace of the show, I'm all in! So WTF happened to Season 3?! Sure there are still moments…
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Some upgrades at the Detroit Lions facility on reporting day
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The Detroit Lions have renamed 222 Rod Wood Drive's facility, the Meijer Performance Center as the grocery chain has purchased the naming rights. Better news is that the team has had a roof on the stands in two different spots so that the fans will be shaded and less hot at the open practices. Also, USA Today predicts the Packers to win the NFC Nor…
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Detroit Lions coverage gets bolstered with a new start for Justin Rogers
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Justin Rogers has a new home. The longtime Detroit News beat writer has started up his own venture at www.DetroitFootball.net. You can subscribe to Justin to read his daily insights on the team and more. Justin joined Matt Dery today to discuss his departure from the News as well as what his Substack will look like. We also talk about the Lions and…
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The Detroit Lions Top 10 talent is right there with the best
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The votes are in and the Lions high end talent is near the top of the NFL. ESPN is done with their positional rankings and scouts and coaches say the Lions have SEVEN Top 10 players at their position. Only San Francisco has more with 9. Goff, ARSB, LaPorta, Ragnow, Sewell, Hutch, and Gibbs. We discuss. Also, DJ Reader made a top 30 list. Rookies re…
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What Detroit Lions storylines for Training Camp are most intriguing?
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We have a great chat today with Lions beat reporter from The Lions Wire, Jeff Risdon. jeff breaks down the camp battles, what he looks most forward to next week, Matthew Judon trade possibilities, and more. Jeff also has his thoughts on the rest of the NFC North. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you f…
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Branch has a shot to be a special Detroit Lion
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We have our list down to #1 of the Top 5 Detroit Lions who could become first time Pro Bowlers. No shocker that DB Brian Branch is at the top. The CB/S is arguably the most consistent player on this Lions defense and his 3 interceptions last year were impressive for a Rookie. Branch, McNeill, Decker, Reader, and Arnold are the list. We also dive in…
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HERE WE GO. Episode 2 of Season 5 of the Spiritual Spiral podcast is LIVE. So let me ask you. Have you noticed how there's A LOT of news outlets? No? Well, we've got X, I mean Twitter, I mean X. Free Press, FB news, Apple News, The Times, The Post, good old Fox, The Globe, CNN, CSPAN, MSNBC. I could keep going and going. Kind of like the Energizer …
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Could the Detroit Lions make a call about Aiyuk?
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(Apologize for the audio issues) Great chat today with PFF's Dalton Wasserman on a variety of Detroit Lions topics. Brandon Aiyuk reportedly has asked the Niners to trade him. How realistic is it that the Lions would make a phone call to John Lynch? Also, what does Dalton think of the Lions roster, draft class, and chances to win the NFC? We also t…
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One of the big fellas in the middle makes the Detroit Lions possible Pro Bowlers list
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Alim McNeill is next on the list at #2 on our possible first time Detroit Lions Pro Bowlers. McNeill joins Arnold, Reader, and Decker as guys who can make that next step this year. He is entering year 4 and it is also a contract year for him. The DT has improved every season. Also, Calvin Johnson enters the Detroit Lions Ring of Honor this season. …
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I'm baaaaaaack. That's right, a BRAND NEW season of the Spiritual Spiral Podcast is here. After a four month hiatus, I finally felt inspired to hit that good old "record" button and bring the show back. I'm going to do things a little different and break the show up into seasons. I know, SUPER FANCY. I just can't keep up with the pace of society an…
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Is it finally time for the Detroit Lions Captain to get his due?
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We hit on our #3 Lions player who could be a first time Pro Bowler today. Taylor Decker is on this list every year. He is a very good Left Tackle but can never seem to get the recognition. Could 2024 be the year he makes it? We discuss. Also, Geoff Schwartz questions Jared Goff and the Lions Super Bowl chances. And we have TWO Calls of the Day from…
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What is two weeks before Training Camp like for the Detroit Lions?
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We talk to former Lions TE and LS Bradford Banta about prepping for Training Camp. We are two weeks away from the start of the first full squad practice. What are players doing right now? What does Brad remember about prepping for camp? Plus, Jared Goff bashing returns, this time from Geoff Schwartz. We also discuss the best battles in camp. #first…
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The DJ has a chance to be a first time Detroit Lion Pro Bowler
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We made an error on yesterday's show. DJ Reader has never made a Pro Bowl in his career, snubbed in 2022. He has a shot this year and makes our list of the Top 5 Lions who could be first timers in 2024. Reader is at #4. A dominant at times DT who can really ball. Also, what is the Lions win total from PFF? Does it match what Vegas says? We also dis…
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What five Detroit Lions have a chance to be first time Pro Bowlers? We start the countdown
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It is our annual countdown from 5 to 1... Detroit Lions first time Pro Bowl list. Who might make it and who has the best chance to make it in 2024. We discuss #5 on today's show. Lions had 8 players that attended the game last year. Also, Mark Schlereth from The Stinkin Truth Podcast had a great take on the lions. You will hear that audio. In addit…
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Latest Albert Breer mailbag speculates that the Lions could kick the tires on a veteran edge. Matt goes over some names. Also, we chat with Locked on Vikings host Luke Braun. What is going on with JJ McCarthy? Is he redshirting? #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the …
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The accolades continue to roll in for Lions HC Dan Campbell. PFF has him near the top of one of their new lists today. Well deserved. We also discuss the Lions D Line and a surprising high ranking. We play not one but two CALLS of the DAY (www.speakpipe.com/derypodcastpage) and we discuss the Jared Goff MVP odds. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporti…
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What are the most intriguing battles at Detroit Lions Training Camp coming up? We discuss with Ryan Mathews.
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We check in with Pride of Detroit's Ryan Mathews about all things Lions Training Camp. What did he think of Detroit's offseason? What are the best battles in camp coning up? Ryan talks nickel cornerback, kicker, and 4th WR. We also get in to expectations, the NFC North, and more. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For p…
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A loss for the Detroit Lions reporting community and Zeitler's health questions
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The Detroit News is looking for a new Lions beat writer. Justin Rogers is leaving the newspaper shortly and we discuss how bad this is for Lions fans and followers. Justin has covered the team for the last 13 years and is really good at what he does. Also, how much of a concern is the Kevin Zeitler injury situation? The newly signed Pro Bowl Guard …
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Packers and Lions Kicker Charades and the newest TV personality in town joins us
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The Detroit Lions release K James Turner and one day later, he lands with the Green Bay Packers. It will be interesting to see how the kicking games pan out for both Detroit and Green Bay before we get to September. Also, Matt asked a very strange Jared Goff question today at lunch and Rachel Hopmayer from CBS Detroit joins the show. Her first inte…
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Can the Detroit Lions become a Top 10 defense in 2024?
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We know the Lions improved their defense on paper, but can it translate on the field this season? Could they become a Top 10 defense? We look at the numbers and dissect where it is all going. Plus, an ESPN writer says the Lions graded as a "C" this offseason. Why? We want your voicemail submissions at www.speakpipe.com/derypodcastpage. And a quick …
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Is it possible the Detroit Lions jump in to the WR trade market?
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There are some unhappy veteran wide receivers at the top of their game looking to make more money. Brandon Aiyuk and Tee Higgins are a couple that come to mind. Could the Lions make a deal to add one of them? Matt Dery discusses the idea on today's show. Also, the Lions make a roster move to add Jake Bates to the 90 man. Some details as well on Bat…
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The time has come. Jake Bates is now a member of the Detroit Lions
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The Lions have done it. UFL star kicker Jake Bates has, according to ESPN, agreed on a two year deal with the Detroit Lions. Bates, who is known for hitting 60 yarders with ease at Ford Field, will compete with Mike Badgley and James Turner for the kicking job. It is a job that is in flux every year for the Lions it seems. Bates was All-UFL after m…
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The secondary depth might leave someone on the sidelines for the Detroit Lions
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How good was Iffy Melifonwu at the end of last season? He played a huge role for the Lions in their run to an NFC North title and 2 playoff wins. But he might not get the playing time he saw a year ago. We discuss Brian branch and the organization's love for him and the possible shift to Safety. Also, how did the Lions fare in the PFF Guard ranking…
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One of the best to ever cover the Detroit Lions joins us
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Longtime Detroit Lions writer, Mike O'Hara, has retired from sports writing. He joins us on the show today to discuss his career, how the business has changed, the Detroit Lions, and much more. Mike covered the NFL and Boxing from the Detroit News and went on to be the lead columnist at DetroitLions.com. Mike was on the beat for 47 years! He shares…
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Will the Detroit Lions sign Bates and will the Chicago Bears make a push in the North?
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The Detroit Lions have reportedly met with All-UFL kicker Jake Bates. The pride of the Michigan panthers who connected on a handful of 60 yard field goals at Ford Field has spoken to the Lions according to the Detroit Free Press. Green Bay also has some reported interest in Bates. Also, Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox joins Matt Dery to talk about C…
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Sewell not ranked at the top for Tackles?
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PFF might be giving Penei Sewell of the Detroit Lions a slight by not ranking him at the top of their best tackles list. He did not even land at 2 either. We discuss. Furthermore, the latest Vegas Odds are out for the Super Bowl winner. Where do the Lions rank? We also discuss the Lions newest Linebacker signing and are the NBA Finals boring so far…
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When will D.J. Reader be ready for the Detroit Lions?
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How big of a concern is the quad injury to D.J. Reader? The lions biggest pickup this offseason is recovering from a torn quad and surgery, and there is a chance that he is not ready for training camp according to Dan Campbell. Could he miss the opener? Also not out of the realm of possibility. Reader is a huge asset for this defense and we discuss…
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Detroit Lions Kicking Competition heats up
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Could rookie James Turner supplant Michael Badgley as the Lions kicker in 2024? This would not be a surprise as the Money Badger has been replaced here before. Turner won the head to head contest and camp yesterday and continues to impress. We discuss what that means for the Lions. Also, the cornerback room had a good day, Lions are VERY watchable …
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Daily signs of improvement shown by the Detroit Lions
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The great Nolan Bianchi from the Detroit News is our guest today on the show. Nolan was in Allen Park at mandatory Minicamp today and shares his observations with us. How much better is this roster from 2023? What players on defense and in the secondary stand out? We also talk about the 4th WR and Super Bowl expectations with Nolan. #firstlisten Su…
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The Secondary stepping up at Detroit Lions Minicamp
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Some great storylines from Day 1 of Detroit Lions minicamp today. A rough day for the QB's, the secondary really making plays, including Brandon Joseph, and Jack Campbell starring. We also discuss one of the worst takes ever in regards to Amon-Ra St. Brown. The Ringer NFL Show podcast has a host who does not think ARSB is a top 15 receiver in the N…
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Anzalone and the Detroit Lions LB's dissed by PFF
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The PFF Linebacker rankings do not include Alex Anzalone? And he took a shot at them on his social media. We discuss the list and why NO Lions LB's made the top 32. Also, Zaire Franklin of the Colts not making it is also ridiculous. In addition, we talk about the new Justin Jefferson contract and what that means for the NFC North and the Lions. Vik…
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Hard to believe, but Allen Park is absolutely a destination. OC Ben Johnson spoke yesterday and talked about how he wanted to remain here because it is "Sunshine" and a place where he knows the Lions can win. Johnson is the poster boy for how this culture has changed. Also, where does Aidan Hutchinson rank on PFF's Edge list? Ennis Rakestraw has si…
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An OTAs Detroit Lions Breakdown with Brett Whitefield
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The Detroit Lions biggest pickup may just be an Assistant Coach
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The Terrell Williams era as the Lions D Line coach is off to a great start. We discuss one of the biggest pickups for this team this offseason. John Scott replaced by Williams after just one season and Dan Campbell says adding the ex Titans DL coach was a huge move. Also, what does PFF think of Amon-Ra St. Brown when it comes to their WR rankings? …
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We get to the bottom of the Jared Goff PFF QB Ratings
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We promised we would have Trevor Sikkema on from Pro Football Focus to discuss his NFL starting QB Ratings. Trevor has the Detroit Lions' Jared Goff rated 16th out of 32 QB's. Trevor joins the show to discuss why such a low rankings and why certain guys were picked ahead of him. Trevor also discusses what a "Big Time Throw" is. #firstlisten Support…
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Is it Super Bowl or Bust in 2024 for the Detroit Lions?
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Dan Campbell was asked on Thursday if it is "Super Bowl or Bust" in 2024? He gives a very good answer and we chat about it on today's show. Expectations are as high as they have ever been and yes, the goal is to win the Super Bowl. What is bust? Also, a kicking question and update on the Money Badger's range. We also have the latest Power Rankings …
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We are seeing major improvement from this Detroit Lion
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Dan Campbell at Lions OTA's today opened up about Jameson Williams and how he is clearly the team's Most Improved Player so far this offseason. Great news for an offense they really needs Jamo to step up in Year 3. We discuss that. Also, PFF disses Jared Goff and calls him the 16th best QB in the NFL. We also have a Brian Branch injury update and t…
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The Models, The Schedule, and the Detroit Lions
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We have a great conversation with The Athletic's Austin Mock today. How tough is the Lions schedule in 2024 and what does it mean for their record? Austin also discusses Jared Goff's contract, the roster, the Draft, and the rest of the NFC and NFC North. Thank you for making us your first listen each and every day. #firstlisten Support Us By Suppor…
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It was an awesome sight today to see Lions HC Dan Campbell back on the sidelines at Organized Team Activities. Campbell missed Rookie Minicamp for personal reasons and the Lions got him back today. Matt Dery also discusses a few storylines for OTA's as well as a chat about some negative Green Bay Packers news that is out there. Also, we go over the…
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Best young roster in the NFL? PFF says it is the Detroit Lions
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Our friends at @ProFootballFocus put out their list of the Top 25 NFL players under the age of 25 and FIVE Detroit Lions make the list. This includes the #1 player, Penei Sewell. Aidan Hutchinson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, and Jahmyr Gibbs all make the list as well. The funny thing is: Not a single NFC North player outside of Detroit is on it…
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Okay here we go. Let's play the schedule game. Matt Dery makes his picks for each week and it might not be to the liking of Lions fans. But this schedule is very difficult and teams are gunning for the Lions. Also, which matchups are most dangerous? Frank Ragnow speaks and Michael Brockers retires. #firstlisten Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors…
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