Best Matt Dery Podcasts (2025)

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Detroit Lions defense and their star shine in a scrimmage 27:12

2h ago27:12

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Dan Campbell wanted his regulars to go all out today and so he held a scrimmage in AP. And it was the defense who dominated. Aidan Hutchinson was a force today, which is great news for this team. Certainly a concern is the offensive line, which had its struggles. We discuss that and more. Plus, it appears the Lions have found their starting Center.…

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MONDAY THOUGHT: Could the Detroit Lions add a pretty big piece to the D Line? 27:17

1d ago27:17

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The Lions remain a little thin right now at Defensive Tackle and a very big name is available. Christian Wilkins released by the Raiders as he continues to rehab a foot injury suffered last season. There is a lot of baggage with Wilkins, including a report today of an upset teammate of his before he was cut. Wilkins is just 29 and if healthy, fits …

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CLARITY: Dan Campbell provides an update on Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone 27:41

3d ago27:41

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The Lions continue training camp with Alex Anzalone unsigned past this season. HC Dan Campbell spoke about it today. he assured the media that they love Alex and need Alex if they are going to have success in 2025. Campbell did tell Sirius XM NFL radio the other day that this is now Jack Campbell's defense, which is an interesting statement. We div…

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INSIDE CAMP: We get the birds eye view from Allen Park with Detroit Football Network's Justin Rogers 28:56

5d ago28:56

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The Detroit Lions will be in pads tomorrow for the first time in Training Camp. We get the first week breakdown from Detroit Football Network Lions beat writer Justin Rogers. We talk about the race for the starting Center spot, the fights at practice the last two days, and Kelvin Sheppard's impact as DC. We also touch on the entire defense, what Ja…

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It is early in camp, but the Detroit Lions are getting feisty 27:20

6d ago27:20

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The Lions took today off but yesterday got interesting at camp. Dan Campbell had to address his team and stop practice due to too much physical play. One player even got removed from practice. Why are the Lions so feisty early on? We discuss. In addition, we have a good medical update on Alim McNeill. Jason Benetti now joining the Lions TV family. …

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BREAKING: Alex Anzalone breaks his silence and talks Detroit Lions contract 27:46

7d ago27:46

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Do the Lions have a "hold-in" in the form of Alex Anzalone? The Linebacker spoke today about his lack of contract extension and being "disappointed" in the current situation. Anzalone is in the final year of a 3 year, 18 million dollar deal. he believes he is underpaid and right now is nursing a hamstring injury. Alex admits he is day to day. We al…

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REUNION: Detroit Lions open up camp and Nate Burleson is on the show! 29:42

8d ago29:42

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Camp is officially underway and the Lions are dealing with a lot of injuries. The D Line is very thin in the middle right now with Levi out for the year and Josh Paschal out until September. What will Detroit do and who will step up? Also, it does appear that Tate Ratledge will be the starting Center with Graham Glasgow going back to RG. Our specia…

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CONCERN: What are the Detroit Lions going to do at Defensive Tackle? 27:27

11d ago27:27

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Injury concerns for the Detroit Lions as they start Training Camp this weekend? Levi Onwuzurike is on the Reserve/PUP list to start off, so that means he will have to miss the first four games of the regular season. No Levi and no Alim McNeill to start the season, so there is a concern along that interior of the D Line. We go over all of the other …

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How does the Detroit Lions NFC North competition stack up? 27:15

12d ago27:15

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We talked about the Lions in the Locked On Top 100 players yesterday, but what about the rest of the division? We go over the Packers, Vikings, and Bears that made the list. It is not as robust as Detroit, that is for sure. Matt still believes Branch and LaPorta were snubs. Also, Von Miller has found a new home and it is not Detroit. We have some m…

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NEW LIST: The Detroit Lions snag 6 spots on the Locked on Top 100 27:24

13d ago27:24

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We have our reaction to the brand new Locked On Top 100. How many Lions were there and how many DESERVED to be there? We go over the list and discuss all facts of it, including two snubs: Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta. Also, was Penei Sewell high enough on the list? We have the very latest on Second Round holdouts around the NFL and why the Lions mi…

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Detroit Lions fans show up this morning in masses 28:44

14d ago28:44

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Another insane day for Detroit Lions fans as they flooded the website just to grab Training Camp tickets. We have the details and a story about numbers. Also, congrats to Jared and Christen Goff on the birth of their baby daughter. Our guest today is Managing Editor of VSIN, Adam Burke. What do the experts in Las Vegas think of the Lions this seaso…

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Could we see a Rookie holdout at Detroit Lions Training Camp this week? 27:15

15d ago27:15

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It may get tricky on Wednesday for the Lions and Tate Ratledge. There is a logjam of second round picks that are unsigned across the NFL and Ratledge is one of 30 of them. Matt explains what is going on and why this could be a major issue for the Lions. The team needs him at camp, especially if they are grooming him to be their Center of the future…

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The Detroit Lions secondary gets some major love 27:27

19d ago27:27

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This is a bit of a surprise, but the Detroit Lions, according to PFF, have a top 6 secondary in the NFL. Surprise I say because teams like Philly and Chicago rank behind them. Detroit does have elite Safety play so that helped the ranking. We go over the entire list and are also joined by Natalie Kerwin from FanDuel Sports Detroit. Natalie is a hug…

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RESET: Let's take a look at the Vegas odds for the Detroit Lions in 2025 27:13

20d ago27:13

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We check in on FanDuel and the Vegas Odds for your Lions in 2025. What are their chances to repeat as NFC North champions? Has the win total for 2025 gone up or down? It is has gone down actually. Also, the Jameson Williams contract gets a mention nationally. Do not get sucked in to fake Lions news on the internet! Matt gives an example of a few th…

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The Detroit Lions have the best young talent in the NFL 27:18

21d ago27:18

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Another list that highlights just how good the young talent on the Lions roster is. Sam Monson from 33rd Team put out his Top 25 NFL players under 25 and, just like PFF, there are FIVE Lions on the list. Led by Penei Sewell at #2. We also discuss a ridiculous take on Jordan Love vs Caleb Williams. An ode to jake Bates and are you upset that social …

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The Detroit Lions group of Running Backs get some recognition 27:17

22d ago27:17

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It is always cool to see Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, and the entire Running Back room get recognition. Today, Warren Sharp from Sharp Football Analytics rated the Lions RB room #1 in the entire NFL. There are some great groups of backs in the league, including in Philly, but Detroit is tops according to Warren. We discuss how good this group ca…

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Fantasyland Watt rumors with the Detroit Lions 27:53

26d ago27:53

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Anytime there is a big time EDGE rusher in the news about a trade, the Detroit Lions come up. But, no they will not be acquiring T.J. Watt. he wants a new deal from the Steelers and they have talked to other teams, but we do not believe it would happen here in Detroit. The Lions still have to pay their own star edge, Aidan Hutchinson, and it would …

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Which venues are the toughest for the Detroit Lions to play in this season? 27:20

27d ago27:20

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The Detroit Lions have an extremely difficult road schedule. But how tough is it? We looked up the players poll of toughest stadiums to play at and determined the Lions will have to play in 4 of the top 10 this season. That includes KC. We discuss that as well as Dan Skipper defending Detroit. We also recap a little bit of yesterday's awesome chat …

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We talk Detroit Lions Corners and to a Detroit Lions Hall of Famer 32:52

28d ago32:52

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We take a great walk down memory lane with now Hall of Famer Bill Keenist. The longtime VP of Communications joins us to talk about his enshrinement and his career with the Lions. Bill reminisces and shares great stories. He spent 36 years with the organization. We open the show discussing D.J. Reed and the cornerback room. PFF grades him out very …

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Can the cornerback room take a big leap in 2025 for the Detroit Lions? 27:06

29d ago27:06

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A big trade in the NFL today with teams swapping a cornerback for a safety. What does that mean for the Detroit Lions and where they get better this season on defense? Pittsburgh upgrading at CB to give up on a good Safety. The Lions safeties are so good but we know the CB room can improve. On paper it really has. We also play a sneak preview clip …

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Another former Cleveland edge is available to the Detroit Lions 27:20

1M ago27:20

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There is another veteran EDGE on the market for the Lions to look at. Ogbo Okoronkwo has been cut by the Browns. 17 sacks in his 6 year NFL career and he has ties to the Rams and Brad Holmes. Ogbo is 30, Za'Darius Smith is 32, if age makes a difference. What does the Lions EDGE room look like currently and is he a fit? Also, an ode to former Lions …

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Many options for the Ragnow replacement for the Detroit Lions 27:16

1M ago27:16

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The Lions certainly have options at Center now that Frank Ragnow has walked away. Will it be the veteran in Graham Glasgow or do they go with the Rookie with massive potential in Tate Ratledge? We talked about it yesterday and continued the chatter today. Also, how good is the Lions D Line and where does it rank by PFF? We also have a Quintez Cephu…

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How does one analyst view the Detroit Lions interior of the Offensive Line? 27:45

1M ago27:45

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We are joined by Brett Whitefield from Fantasy Points to discuss the Lions offseason and what he likes about the 2025 team. We had a big discussion about replacing Frank Ragnow and where the team goes from here at Center. Brett also chimes in on Jared Goff and some defensive metrics as well. We finish with a chat about the NFC North and the teams m…

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There has been attrition but the Detroit Lions still have Dan Campbell 27:15

1M ago27:15

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The Lions might have lost Ben Johnson but do not underestimate what Dan Campbell brings to the table. We discuss how good the Lions Head Coach is from a coaching standpoint and even play a clip of Fox Sports NFL analyst Mark Schlereth saying the same thing. We also dissect the Amon-Ra St Brown comments about the city of KC, chat about Jared Goff be…

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Do the Detroit Lions really lack a knockout punch? 27:08

1M ago27:08

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There will be some national hosts and analysts that still do not believe in the Lions after last year's playoff exit and departures this offseason. Today we play a clip from Locked on NFL where host David Harrison compares the Lions to Mike Tyson without a left hook. Is that fair? Also, Tate Ratledge makes an All-Rookie team in the preseason at Cen…

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QUESTIONS: The rest of the NFC North, not just the Detroit Lions, have them 27:07

1M ago27:07

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What does the rest of the NFC North look and feel like right now? yes the Lions have some issues, especially trying to replace Frank Ragnow and Ben Johnson, but look at Green Bay. Jaire Alexander is now gone and once again, a veteran stud player departs GB. We discuss that and also the Minnesota QB situation and the Bears are also in need of help s…

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The dates are set for the Detroit Lions to start Training Camp 30:07

1M ago30:07

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We now know when the Detroit Lions will officially open up 2025 Training Camp. Rookies report on July 16 and the vets arrive on July 19. Fans cannot wait for the season to officially start. Lions opening early due to taking part in the July 31 Hall of Fame game. Mike Payton from A to Z Sports is our guest today. We discuss all of the Lions offseaso…

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What are the Detroit Lions plans with Za'Darius and that edge room? 27:05

1M ago27:05

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Za'Darius Smith wants to be in Detroit. Question is: Do the Lions want him? Smith was at the BET awards recently with his girlfriend and did state that Detroit is where he wants to be. Smith was adamant about it actually, even though the team let him go for cap purposes. Brad Holmes recently was a guest on the Green Light podcast with Chris Long an…

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VITAL: Detroit Lions' Offseason Break MOST IMPORTANT For John Morton, Jared Goff To Get Offense SET 27:16

2M ago27:16

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What will the summer break look like for the Detroit Lions? We discuss some key issues that the front office staff and the coaching staff will look into. Also, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams get some much deserved love. What is going on at Linebacker with the Anzalone and Rodrigo situations? And we talk about the emotion of the Frank Ragnow reti…

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TROUBLE?: Detroit Lions Jared Goff May Have TOO MUCH Responsibility In John Morton's Offense 27:04

2M ago27:04

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Are the Detroit Lions putting too much of a burden on Jared Goff? Jared Goff is now being asked to see even more of the defense and their alignments pre snap. With Frank Ragnow retired, Dan Skipper said last week he believes more will be asked of Goff. Good or bad thing? Also, Chicago Bears are at it again with trickery. We discuss the addition of …

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BIG LOSS: Detroit Lions Offensive Line TAKES HIT After Frank Ragnow, Kevin Zeitler Departures | Andrew Sicilliano Joins 29:56

2M ago29:56

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The Detroit Lions lost a lot of talent thanks to the Frank Ragnow retirement. Rebounding fro the loss will be important for Dan Campbell and the team's offensive line. We discuss that and more with Andrew Siciliano. The host of the Siciliano Show on YouTube and voice of the Cleveland Browns tells us what it means to a locker room to lose a player o…

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The Detroit Lions reportedly have a new addition 27:13

2M ago27:13

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The Lions are adding a depth piece for their offensive line. Former Cardinals Right Guard Trystan Colon is signing with the team. Colon has experience playing Center as well in the NFL with both the Ravens and Cards and gives the Lions another body with experience up front after the retirement of Frank Ragnow. We also discuss the PFF Safety ranking…

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What is the plan at Center for the Detroit Lions? 26:43

2M ago26:43

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More reaction pouring in on the Frank Ragnow retirement. His teammates weigh in on social media and some calling him "the best to ever do it." Also, what is the plan for Graham Glasgow? What did his numbers look like back when he was a starter at Center? Gio Manu is another name to watch. We also have our Call of the Day? #firstlisten Support Us By…

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Frank Ragnow says goodbye to the NFL and the Detroit Lions 26:55

2M ago26:55

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A major hit to the Lions Super Bowl chances in 2025. Frank Ragnow has retired. The 4 time Pro Bowl Center and 3 time All-Pro has decided to call it quits. Ragnow in an Instagram post says his body just cannot take the beating anymore and that it was a tough decision. He thanked the Lions for their patience and professionalism as he weighed this dec…

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Who was missing at Detroit Lions OTAs? 27:08

2M ago27:08

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The Detroit Lions wrapped up their first week of Organized Team Activities and did so with only 2 starters NOT in the building? Dan Campbell would not disclose who they were, but the reporters on hand noted that Alex Anzalone and Frank Ragnow were not in Allen Park. Is this a holdout from Alex? He is in the last year of a 3 year, 18 million dollar …

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What to look for at OTA's for the Detroit Lions with Bradford Banta 29:06

2M ago29:06

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It is Day 2 of Organized Team Activities for the Detroit Lions and we are joined by former Lion Bradford Banta. The ex player and coach discusses what he sees as some key storylines for the offseason workouts. What about Alex Anzalone and his future in Detroit? Bradford also is very intrigued by the battles on the offensive line at Guard. We also d…

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Joint practices on the docket for the Detroit Lions 27:07

2M ago27:07

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The Detroit Lions will be holding joint practices in August with both home preseason opponents, the Dolphins and Texans. Houston coach Demeco Ryans confirmed that today. Joint practices are just so good for the Lions to get their starters even more prepared for the regular season. We are also joined by Trevor Thompson, who has a new venture, co-hos…

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Will the Detroit Lions be missing a Captain at OTA's? 27:10

2M ago27:10

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The Lions hit the field on Friday for Organized Team Activities and the big question is: Will Alex Anzalone be there? The middle linebacker is on the last year of his contact and, while the practices are voluntary, might not show up on purpose. Is that why the team signed Zach Cunningham today? A veteran LB that could be a fill-in for now? Cunningh…

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Do the Detroit Lions have two top 32 Wide Receivers? 27:07

2M ago27:07

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Our friends at PFF have come out with their top 32 Wide Receivers for 2025 and the Lions are represented. The big question is: Did both St. Brown and Jamo make the list? ARSB, we know, is a top 5 WR in the game right now but the bigger question is Williams and whether he made the list. Tune in to find out. Also, will the Lions make even a small pus…

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The Detroit Lions reside in the best division in the NFL 27:11

2M ago27:11

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PFF has come out with its division rankings and no surprise, the Detroit Lions are in the best division in the league: The NFC North. These 4 teams are certainly all playoff contenders and yes, even Chicago, has a shot to win the division. PFF throws the AFC West in there as second to the NFC North. Those 6 games the Lions play this year in the div…

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Huge news for the Detroit Lions. Hutch is back! 27:05

2M ago27:05

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The Lions continue with OTA's in Allen Park and Aidan Hutchinson spoke today and says he is "fully cleared." Incredible news because Hutch broke his fibula and tibia just 7 months ago. he says he will take part in all of the team workouts and feels like he is ready to go for September 7th in Green Bay. We discuss just what this means for the team. …

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The Detroit Lions like that this rule will not change 27:29

2M ago27:29

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The "Tush Push" play that the Philadelphia Eagles have made so famous is staying and that is good news for the Lions. Detroit was one of the 10 teams that opposed banning the play. Lions use the extra legal push to their advantage on run plays, especially down the field with David Montgomery. Dan Campbell has said he does not want the play to go aw…

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PFF says the Detroit Lions have the game's best young roster 27:54

2M ago27:54

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Pro Football Focus put out their list of the best 25 NFL players under the age of 25 and FIVE Detroit Lions made the list. Penei Sewell was #1 for the second straight year. Brian Branch, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, and Kerby Joseph all cracked the top 25. We discuss that and go over the Lions preseason schedule. WJR morning show host Jamie Edmonds a…

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Think the schedule is rough? The QB's the Detroit Lions have to face are no picnic either. 27:27

2M ago27:27

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The Detroit Lions will have to battle some elite level QB's this year. We take a closer look at who they faced in 2024 and compare it to 2025. Yes the Lions saw Josh Allen and others last year but this season Detroit must try to slow down Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, and Joe Burrow among others. We also discuss what an Alex Anzalone extension lo…

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The Detroit Lions at least will get more rest than their opponents 30:08

2M ago30:08

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Gotta hand it to Warren Sharp who did the research and found that the Lions will have the biggest rest advantage in 2025 of any team ever. A plus 8 which is the highest for a team in NFL history. Detroit, despite its very difficult schedule, will try to take advantage of that. Also, Lions beat writer Nolan Bianchi joins us. We chat about the schedu…

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The road schedule for the Detroit Lions is incredibly historical 27:59

3M ago27:59

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Another look at the 2025 Detroit Lions schedule sees just an incredible amount of good teams on the road portion for Detroit. In fact, all 9 of them are projected to have winning records in 2025. We discuss that and also the shortage of off-days at the end of the season schedule. The Lions also might have found their number 3 Safety, as assistant c…

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The 2025 Detroit Lions schedule is out 27:25

3M ago27:25

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The Lions will be playing 12 of their 16 scheduled games so far on National TV. The 2025 schedule is out and man is it chock full of primetime games. Only 4 contests at 1 pm, all at home, and 5 Primetime night games. Detroit will open up at Green Bay at 4:25 on CBS on September 7th with the home opener the next week at Ford Field against Benny and …

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The TV networks want the Detroit Lions 30:13

3M ago30:13

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We are 24 hours from the Detroit Lions schedule coming out for 2025. Joe Buck went on ABC this morning and said the three teams that the networks are fighting for are the Cowboys, Chiefs, and Lions! Jeremy Reisman joins us from ⁨@PrideofDetroit⁩ to talk about the schedule rumors, the offseason, what he has seen from the rookies so far, and more. #f…

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The Detroit Lions get snubbed from the season opener 27:20

3M ago27:20

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The NFL has decided against the Lions opening the season in Philly against the defending champion Eagles. Instead, it will be Dallas that travels to Philadelphia for the September 4th opener. We are not happy about it. There is some buzz that the Lions could open the season in Washington against the Commanders or even face Ben Johnson and Chicago i…

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Day One of Rookie Minicamp for the Detroit Lions 27:17

3M ago27:17

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The rookies and UDFA's made their way onto the field today for Detroit Lions Minicamp. We discuss who was on the field and who wasn't. Also, an intriguing name to keep an eye on that is getting a tryout. In addition, first round pick Tyleik Williams is not practicing yet. We have a story out of Cincy we need to share and the latest Vegas Odds on Su…

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