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The Detroit Lions built their 53 around an attacking defense and flexible offense. They kept waves of defensive linemen to stunt and overload, and they set a short-term interior offensive line and running back plan until injuries clear. Jacob Saylors is RB2 while Isaiah Pacheco is on IR for the first four games. What does the 53-man roster say about the Lions identity on defense? The Lions will attack with multiple fronts and pressure packages. As Scott Bischoff said, Detroit showed overloaded looks and disruptive stunts in the preseason, a clear shift from a static approach. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions, headlines a deep edge group with edge rusher Derrick Moore, Detroit Lions, and interior disruptors like defensive tackle Alim McNeill, Detroit Lions, and defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard, Detroit Lions. Safety Chuck Clark, Detroit Lions, benefits from faster pressure, as do safety Avonte Maddox, Detroit Lions, safety Christian Izien, Detroit Lions, and cornerback Ennis Rakestraw, Detroit Lions. With linebacker Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions, plus linebackers Derrick Barnes, Detroit Lions, Malcolm Rodriguez, Detroit Lions, and Jimmy Rolder, Detroit Lions, Aaron Glenn can roll 4-2-5, five-man fronts, and creative mug looks to speed up quarterbacks. How will the offensive line function until Cade Mays returns? Center Juice Scruggs, Detroit Lions, starts for now, and the group will grow its chemistry week to week. Scott Bischoff emphasized the interior timing changes with different centers and how the run game timing will evolve, then stabilize when Cade Mays returns. The projected five: left tackle Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions, left guard Christian Mahogany, Detroit Lions, center Juice Scruggs, Detroit Lions, right guard Tate Ratledge, Detroit Lions, and right tackle Blake Miller, Detroit Lions. Depth includes center Seth McLaughlin, Detroit Lions, and swing tackle Larry Borom, Detroit Lions. Russell Brown noted the staff's confidence in line coach Hank Fraley's cross-training, with Scruggs and McLaughlin keeping protections functional until Mays is back. Who is RB2 and what happens while Isaiah Pacheco is on IR? Running back Jacob Saylors, Detroit Lions, is RB2 behind running back Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions, while running back Isaiah Pacheco, Detroit Lions, is on IR for the first four games. Russell Brown noted Dan Campbell has said he is comfortable with Saylors in that role. Russell Brown also questioned how running back Sione Vaki, Detroit Lions, will be used, since his preseason work skewed to special teams. Scott Bischoff floated a short-term depth addition if needed, especially for fourth-quarter carries in games where Detroit protects leads. How will Detroit balance a light WR room with tight ends? Detroit will flex tight ends to cover WR4/WR5 duties. As Scott Bischoff laid out, tight end Jackson Meeks, Detroit Lions, can split out as a de facto fifth receiver in 12 or 13 personnel, letting tight end Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions, play a full combo role while tight end Brock Wright, Detroit Lions, handles more in-line work. Tight end Tyler Conklin, Detroit Lions, offers additional versatility. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions, and wide receiver Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions, headline a lean WR group with wide receiver Tay Martin, Detroit Lions, rounding it out. The structure fits Detroit Lions Podcast recurring themes: multiple tight ends, motion, pin-and-pull, duo, and varied route families that keep the ball moving without needing six traditional wide receivers. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jaredgoff #jahmyrgibbs #amon-rast.brown #samlaporta #peneisewell #jackcampbell #aidanhutchinson #brianbranch #kirbyjoseph #juicescruggs #tateratledge #blakemiller #chuckclark #avontemaddox #christianizien Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Lions Early Camp Report Training camp has moved from anticipation to evaluation, and the Detroit Lions are beginning to reveal which offseason assumptions can survive contact. With padded practices underway and the Hall of Fame Game signaling the return of NFL football, depth charts are shifting, injuries are creating opportunities, and competitions are becoming more serious. On this episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Jeff Risdon bring Allen Park to Lions fans with a close look at the camp battles unfolding now, roster moves created by injuries, early surprises, fan access, and the growing conversation around Jahmyr Gibbs. Camp Battles Are Beginning to Produce Answers The competition at outside cornerback remains one of the most important stories in camp. Rock Ya-Sin and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. are receiving meaningful opportunities opposite D.J. Reed, with Rakestraw also working inside. Detroit needs more than a nominal replacement for Terrion Arnold. It needs a dependable secondary rotation that can withstand a full season. The offensive line is also taking shape. First-round pick Blake Miller has received first-team work at right tackle and has looked composed during difficult assignments. Christian Mahogany and Juice Scruggs remain part of the discussion at left guard, while Cade Mays continues the demanding transition into the starting center role. Greg Dortch has quickly become one of the most useful additions in camp. His familiarity with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing has helped him play fast, and his value at receiver and returner gives Detroit another answer in the competition to replace Kalif Raymond. Jameson Williams has also carried a strong offseason into camp, creating separation at multiple levels and strengthening his connection with Jared Goff. Jahmyr Gibbs Hold-In Changes the Backfield Picture The Jahmyr Gibbs hold-in is now one of the defining stories of Detroit Lions training camp. Gibbs has reported and remained around the team, but he has not participated in practice while his contractual future is unresolved. He is already under team control through the exercised fifth-year option, but his production and importance to the offense make a long-term extension a major organizational decision. His absence matters beyond the negotiating table. Isiah Pacheco has received more prominent work, while Jacob Saylors and Jabari Small have gained opportunities. Sione Vaki's facial and eye injuries further thinned the group and contributed to Detroit adding Raheem Blackshear. The result is a backfield competition that looks very different without its most explosive player taking snaps. The central question is how long the hold-in lasts, what it means for Gibbs' future in Detroit, and whether the missed practice time affects the installation of Drew Petzing's offense. Injuries, Surprises, and the Early Confidence Check The Lions are already adjusting to injuries throughout the roster. Jimmy Rolder, Derrick Moore, Anthony Firkser, Malcolm Rodriguez, and Vaki have all generated concern or forced changes in practice plans. Those absences have created openings for players such as Tyler Lacy and Jabari Small to earn legitimate consideration. Fan access at the Meijer Performance Center continues to give supporters a close view of those developments. Free, ticketed practices and post-practice interaction have helped make Allen Park part of the team's identity. So how confident should Lions fans feel? The top of the roster remains strong, but the depth is being tested earlier than expected. Join Chris and Jeff for the Detroit Lions Early Camp Report as they separate meaningful progress from August noise and examine the Gibbs hold-in, camp battles, injuries, surprises, and the state of the team. #DetroitLions, #Lions, #DetroitLionsPodcast, #OnePride, #JahmyrGibbs, #GibbsHoldIn, #DetroitLionsTrainingCamp, #TrainingCamp, #CampBattles, #LionsInjuries, #LionsRoster, #JaredGoff, #JamesonWilliams, #DanCampbell, #NFLNews #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #detroitlionstrainingcamp #detroitlionsnews #jahmyrgibbs #jahmyrgibbshold-in #jahmyrgibbscontract #nfltrainingcamp #trainingcampbattles #lionsinjuries #lionsrosterconcerns #dancampbell #jaredgoff #jamesonwilliams #blakemiller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions must phase out three-linebacker defense and scrap the 3-3 in 2026. They played 657 of 1,050 defensive snaps in 4-3 last season, 62.57 percent, and used the 3-3 front 243 times, far more than any other team. The defense improves when Detroit lives in nickel and dime with more speed on the field. Should the Detroit Lions ditch three-linebacker packages in 2026? Yes. They leaned on three linebackers far more than the rest of the NFL, and it invited speed mismatches against modern offenses in 11 personnel. As Jeff Risdon noted, the Lions were in 4-3 on 657 of 1,050 defensive snaps, 62.57 percent, with only one other team above 50 percent at 52.88. Playing bigger and slower on passing downs made the second level late to space and created exploitable coverage targets. Risdon also said the quarterback rating allowed was almost the same whether Detroit had three linebackers on the field or not, which must change with a truer nickel and dime identity. What fronts should replace the 4-3 and 3-3 for Detroit? Detroit needs a heavier dose of 4-2 nickel, selective 5-1, and DB-heavy 3-2-6. Last year's baselines set the bar for improvement, not repetition. Usage facts that demand a shift As read by Risdon from Ryan Paganetti's study: the Lions used a 4-2 front only 111 times, last in the league. They used 5-1 zero times. They led the NFL in 3-3 with 243 snaps, while the next team was at 131, another at 31, and 17 teams did not use it once. Those numbers underline how far Detroit drifted from the league's nickel norms. Moving to 4-2 and sprinkling in 5-1 and 3-2-6 puts more speed and coverage on the field and better matches today's route distributions. Why did Detroit lean so hard into three linebackers last year? Injuries in the secondary and strong linebacker play pushed them there. Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone, and Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes tackled well, and as Risdon emphasized, Detroit had the best missed tackle rate in football based on the data he cited. But even with quality play, a third off-ball linebacker versus spread looks concedes quickness. Think of how Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff shreds heavy linebacker looks with routes that stress the hook-curl and seams. Opponents did the same to Detroit when the Lions stayed big. Better health for Detroit Lions safety Kirby Joseph and Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch, plus a deeper secondary, should free the defense to keep an extra defensive back on the field. Will coaching changes accelerate the shift? Yes. Dan Campbell can reallocate more time to the defense because the offensive room is stronger, and that helps Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard refine personnel usage. As Jeff Risdon said, Sheppard must earn it by choosing fronts that keep speed on the field and by reserving three-linebacker looks for true run situations, not as a default. Expect to see more four- and five-man fronts paired with nickel in camp. Watch how often Detroit keeps two off-ball linebackers on the field, how Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is deployed, and how Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez or rookie depth are used situationally. Against division quarterbacks such as Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, forcing the mundane snap after snap with nickel bodies is the point. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jackcampbell #alexanzalone #derrickbarnes #kirbyjoseph #brianbranch #jaredgoff #aidanhutchinson #malcolmrodriguez #calebwilliams #chicagobears #greenbaypackers #arizonacardinals #kansascitychiefs #dancampbell #kelvinsheppard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Blake Miller make the Detroit Lions' Week 1 starting lineup at right tackle? Week 1 is possible, but the baton passes by Week 5. That's the expectation. Blake Miller profiles as the right-side version of Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker, mostly steady with an occasional rookie hiccup. How big is Derrick Moore's Year 1 role opposite Aidan Hutchinson? He plays a lot, even if he does not start Week 1. Moore will push for snaps opposite Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, with Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum offering baseline run defense and Detroit Lions edge rusher Payton Turner starting if healthy. Moore's versatility from Michigan translates and his impact will be steady instead of streaky. The depth is better, so rotation trims the top-end stat ceiling, but Moore's down-to-down consistency earns meaningful work immediately. Will Jimmy Rolder jump Malcolm Rodriguez for LB3 snaps? He can, if the coverage he showed in minicamp holds. Detroit Lions linebacker Jimmy Rolder is competing with Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez for the third linebacker role behind the top duo, with special teams also in the mix. Michael Grey stressed that Rolder's Michigan tape did not feature standout coverage, but in minicamp he showed range and zone feel, and he is a reliable tackler and a smart run defender. Detroit will not live in three-linebacker sets, so this is about quality rotational downs plus teams work. Expect Rolder to push hard through camp, with the door open if the coverage gains are real. What is Keith Abney's path to snaps, and which defensive rookies stick? Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney forces the issue. Pick 157, he challenges for slot work while also fitting outside thanks to his traits. As Michael Grey said, the question is special teams, which often dictates early roles for Day 3 corners. If injuries or underperformance hit, Abney is ready for inside or outside reps. Competition also includes Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and Detroit Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey. Up front, Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyler Lacy is a safe 53-man bet, which squeezes Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyre West toward the practice squad as a longer-term project. Skyler Gill-Howard brings real pass-rush juice and is battling Mekhi Wingo for the same interior role. Detroit Lions wide receiver Kendrick Law, a developmental return and special teams candidate, is out for the year. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #blakemiller #derrickmoore #aidanhutchinson #djwonnum #paytonturner #larryborom #jimmyrolder #malcolmrodriguez #jackcampbell #keithabney #kendricklaw #tylerlacy #makaiwingo #tyreewest #khalildorsey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Detroit Lions cut cornerback Terrion Arnold to eliminate a season-long distraction and build around playable depth at corner. The legal case, including a million dollar bond and interstate court travel, limited availability and focus. As Scott Bischoff said, the timing and transparency issues pointed to a commissioner's exempt-list outcome anyway. Why did the Detroit Lions cut Terrion Arnold now? Detroit acted to remove a major distraction and move forward with players who can practice and play. Cornerback Terrion Arnold, Detroit Lions, faced kidnapping and robbery charges, a million dollar bond, and repeated travel for court, which prevented full investment in football. As Scott Bischoff noted, the post-hearing timing and a lack of full transparency pushed Detroit to act, and Arnold was headed for the commissioner's exempt list regardless. Kelvin Sheppard had already said Arnold was falling behind, and Russell Brown added that if teams truly wanted Arnold, a trade, waiver claim, or quick signing would have happened. Can the Detroit Lions cornerback room hold up without Terrion Arnold? Yes, it can function with veteran competence and real competition. Cornerback Roger McCreary, Detroit Lions, profiles as the starting nickel, cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, Detroit Lions, becomes a key outside option, and cornerback DJ Reed, Detroit Lions, settles the CB1 matchups when healthy. Rookies cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Detroit Lions, and cornerback Keith Abney, Detroit Lions, compete to seize CB2 or rotational roles, with Thomas Harper and others in the mix. Russ Brown pointed out that Rock Ya-Sin posted a career-high nine pass deflections last season and allowed only 28 receptions for 274 yards, and even as a rookie he started 13 games and allowed 46 receptions. For context, Amik Robertson gave up 70 receptions, almost 900 yards and 8 touchdowns last year. Detroit does not need rookies to play every snap in September. How will Detroit's front four and defensive plan protect the secondary? Increased pressure and flexible personnel shorten coverage snaps. Edge Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions, teams with defensive tackle Tylek Williams, Detroit Lions, defensive tackle Alim McNeill, Detroit Lions, and edge Dorsey Moore, Detroit Lions, to generate the heat missing last year. Expect more nickel and dime once safety Brian Branch, Detroit Lions, returns and safety Kirby Joseph, Detroit Lions, is full go. As Russell Brown said, early in the season Detroit can lean a bit more on base with linebackers Jack Campbell, Malcolm Rodriguez, Dorsey Barnes, Jimmy Rolder and Trevor Nowaski until the safety room stabilizes. Coach Kelvin Sheppard has the bodies to mix packages. What should fans expect from Drew Petzing's offense? A more assertive, gap-heavy run game that marries to play action. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Detroit Lions, will feature duo, pin-pull and trap concepts that fit running back Isaiah Pacheco, Detroit Lions, better than heavy zone. Tackle Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions, operates on the left, while the right side grows with tackle Blake Miller, Detroit Lions, and guard Tate Ratledge, Detroit Lions, plus guard Cade Mays, Detroit Lions. Quarterback Jared Goff, Detroit Lions, benefits from defined run looks and intermediate play action. Offensive sleeper Tight end Tyler Conklin, Detroit Lions, gives Detroit a vetted third-down and red-zone option, stabilizes 12 and 13 personnel, and eases early load if tight end Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions, is limited. Defensive sleeper Defensive tackle Skyler Gibbs Howard, Detroit Lions, as a true three-tech, uses quickness to penetrate and disrupt in camp and preseason, complementing Mekhi Wingo, Detroit Lions. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #terrionarnold #rogermccreary #rockya-sin #djreed #ennisrakestrawjr. #keithabney #aidanhutchinson #tylekwilliams #alimmcneill #brianbranch #kirbyjoseph #isaiahpacheco #jaredgoff #tylerconklin #drewpetzing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ravens video reveals a Lions trade that vanished Ravens Wired captured a draft-night framework between Baltimore and the Detroit Lions. The Ravens held pick 14. Detroit explored jumping from 17 to grab their guy. In the room were Eric DeCosta and Ozzie Newsome. As the board shifted, you can hear DeCosta say, “the deal's off.” The Detroit Lions Podcast breaks down how it unraveled and why Detroit stayed put. Picks 12 and 13 scrambled the board Action accelerated at 12. Miami and Dallas swapped. Dallas took Caleb Downs. Miami slid back and selected Caden Proctor. The Rams at 13 then grabbed Ty Simpson, a move that stunned more than Baltimore. That flurry reset expectations at 14. Detroit, according to Brad Holmes' explanation, believed no one ahead would take Blake Miller. That confidence held. The Lions did not move. What Detroit kept by not moving The reported framework from Ravens Wired: the Lions would have sent 17, a fourth-rounder at 118, and a 2027 third. Earlier in the process, Detroit also discussed offering two fourths plus 17 to the Rams at 13. None of it proved necessary. Pick 17 became Blake Miller. Pick 118 became Jimmy Rolder. Baltimore, once the talks died, drafted Venga Venga Iwanee, the guard from Penn State. Would he have been there at 17? Maybe. Unclear. Rolder projects into the linebacker rotation battle. He will compete with Malcolm Rodriguez for the third or fourth linebacker snaps. Others will factor in as well. The 2027 third remains in Detroit's pocket. Next year's value in that range looks stronger, and the Lions tend to move third-rounders when the board dictates. Standing pat preserved options. Smoke, targets and positional fit There was league chatter about Detroit and Caden Proctor. The Dolphins are playing him at guard. The sense here: the Lions were not targeting a guard at 17 and certainly not trading up for one. That tracks with how Detroit operated when the board broke. One trusted voice had also relayed pre-draft that Detroit looked at moving way up for Reuben Bain. Whether that ever truly materialized is unknown. What is clear from the NFL tape on Ravens Wired and the cadence of picks at 12 and 13 is simple. Detroit held its water, landed Blake Miller at 17, kept Jimmy Rolder at 118, and retained a future third. Efficient. Calculated. Very Lions. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #lionsdraft #baltimoreravens #ericdecosta #bradholmes #blakemiller #drafttrades #benitojones #shanezylstra #brodricmartin #timpatrick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rookie Deals Reset: Derek Moore at 44 The Detroit Lions are back on the field in Detroit. Rookies checked in yesterday without a rookie minicamp. Most draft picks put pen to paper. One exception stands out. Blake Miller remains unsigned, though there is little to negotiate. Derek Moore is the headline. The Lions locked the No. 44 pick into a four-year, $11,426,000 contract. Fully guaranteed at signing. That mirrors a growing NFL shift. Last year, top second-rounders pushed for guarantees like first-rounders. Teams such as the Texans and Browns agreed. The trend extended down to the 40th pick in 2025, Saints quarterback Tyler Shuck. Third-rounders still tend to get only their signing bonuses guaranteed. The financial landscape is changing fast, and the Lions moved with it. Inside Pick 37: The Call and the Restraint The New York Giants released their draft room video. In it, GM Joe Shane takes a call while on the clock at No. 37. You can hear him say 118, 128, and 157. Those are Detroit's picks. The Lions were trying to climb for Moore. Detroit did not go that high. They moved from 50 to 44 instead and still landed Moore. The price to jump to 37 would have cost assets that became Jimmy Rolder and Keith Abney. The Giants did not trade the pick. They kept it and made their selection. Detroit read the board and got their guy without spending the extra capital. Holmes' Aggression, This Time in Check There is a pattern with Brad Holmes. He targets his players and goes hard. In 2021, he said he would have traded into the first round for Levi Anzuriki. The cost to acquire Isaac Tussle was steep too. Two third-round picks this year and one last year. Value can blur when conviction takes over. This time, restraint showed. The Lions avoided an unnecessary jump to 37 and kept useful pieces. Rolder now heads into OTAs set to battle Malcolm Rodriguez for the third or fourth linebacker role. Abney draws praise and could push to start sooner than later. Those opportunities exist because Detroit held firm. The Derek Moore deal fits a new NFL reality. Second-round guarantees are rising, and the Lions did not hesitate. The attempted trade to 37 shows the front office's urgency for Moore. The decision not to force it shows growth. On the Detroit Lions Podcast, this is the balance that matters. Get the player. Keep the board. Build the roster. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #nflscheduleleaks #lionsdraft #derrickmoore #newyorkgiants #nfldrafttrades #rookiecontracts #lionsjerseynumbers #jerseychanges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 NFL Draft closed on Saturday, and the Detroit Lions Podcast zeroed in on how Detroit finished. Day Three lacked its usual spark. Too many late picks around the NFL look unlikely to stick. That reality shaped a sharp read on what the Detroit Lions did and why. Jimmy Roeder at 118: Box thumper with work to do Detroit opened Day Three with Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jimmy Roeder at No. 118. Jeff Risdon had him at No. 177 on his board but backed the fit. He watched Roeder live three times, including mop-up duty in the 2024 Fresno State game. The traits showed up. Roeder thrives in the box. He stacks, strafes, and drives downhill at the run. He does not shed consistently, but he sorts traffic and finds the ball. He is a fantastic form tackler. He can close on screens, blow up a bubble screen, and reach the sideline if the edge is not sealed. The flags are clear. Coverage is the biggest one. He does not always trust his eyes. He started only one year at Michigan and played a lot of vanilla zone. There is upside, but he must get off blocks better. When the defensive line wins up front, Roeder pops. When it does not, he can fade. That mirrors how Jack Campbell looks better when DJ Reader, Ty Lake Williams, and Alene McNeil are rolling. Roeder walks in as direct competition and insurance for Malcolm Rodriguez, who returned on a one-year deal. He brings special teams experience. The value was a touch early, but the role makes sense in Detroit. Derek Moore at 44: Why Detroit moved Detroit traded up to 44 for Derek Moore on Friday night. The front office believed Baltimore would take him at 45. The Jesse Minter connection made that a plausible fear. That was their guy. They went and got him. The message was simple. Be aggressive. Do not sweat trade value charts. If you land the player, the move is worth it. Moore projects as a win. Keith Abney at 157: Undersized corner, heavyweight hits Arizona State defensive back Keith Abney at No. 157 was the favorite pick of the day. He reminds you of Amik Robertson. He is an undersized outside corner who hits like a safety and tackles like a safety. The question now is where the Detroit Lions envision him. Outside, inside, or a hybrid path will define his rookie impact. The tools and temperament are there. Day Three did not deliver the usual thrill. The class across the league looks thin. Still, Detroit found specific roles and leaned into identity. That is how you survive the NFL marathon. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #202nfldraft #lionspicks #jimmyrolder #keithabney #skylergill-howard #tyrewest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Year Ago, the Mocks Missed Two weeks from the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions Podcast rewinds to last spring. The mock draft pulse around Detroit told one story. The actual first round told another. The board buzzed with edge rushers and tackles. Derek Horton from Oregon surfaced. Kelvin Banks and Grey Campbell showed up. Donovan Esaraku led the projections to pick 28. Jihad Campbell appeared in multiple runs. Nick Skorton and Michael Williams stayed popular among the edge crowd. The problem was fit. Linebacker was not the urgent need some insisted it was. Jack Campbell was rising into an all‑pro level performer. Alex Anzalone held the room and covered space. Depth existed until Malcolm Rodriguez's injury later in the year. The frenzy still pushed front‑seven names, mostly edges, into the Lions slot because it felt safe. The Pick Few Saw Coming The Detroit Lions took Tylek Williams, defensive tackle from Ohio State, in the first round. Almost no mock two weeks out had that connection. One social post on March 10, 2025, put Williams as a first‑round expectation after the combine. Then the projection shifted. Confidence wavered. Two days before the draft, a strong league voice said Williams would be the pick. That tip got ignored. The card in Detroit matched the early combine read, not the late‑cycle noise. The lesson is clear. Information gathered at the NFL combine tends to hold up. Pro days, public trackers, and the mock churn can blur the picture. The 2025 cycle did exactly that. It pushed a wave of edges and a linebacker into focus while the Detroit Lions quietly lined up a disruptive defensive tackle. The 2026 Takeaway As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches, remember what actually aligned with the pick a year ago. Combine intel mattered. Need still mattered. The perception that Brad Holmes refuses to draft for need gets overstated. The stronger takeaway is more precise. He does not force edge early if the board and role do not match value. Expect heavy speculation again. You will see more edges mocked to Detroit. You will see another linebacker or two. That happened last year with Donovan Esaraku, Jihad Campbell, Nick Skorton, and Michael Williams cycling through the slot. The room, the roles, and the Lions priorities will decide, not the volume of projections. Last spring offered a blunt reminder. The earliest accurate breadcrumb came out of Indianapolis. It pointed to Tylek Williams and interior disruption. The late noise washed it out. Detroit still made the right call. Keep that framework close as the clock ticks toward the 2026 first round. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #tylekwilliams #nfldraft #mockdrafts #defensivetackle #combineintel #donovanesaraku #jihadcampbell #jackcampbell #alexanzalone #malcolmrodriguez #edgerusher #nickskorton #michaelwilliams #bradholmes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Agency Day, Real Moves The NFL's free agency window finally turns official at 4:00. The market already feels volatile after a reported Max Crosby deal fell apart on medical review. That backdrop matters for the Detroit Lions. Big names tempt. Medicals and money complicate. The Detroit Lions Podcast zeroed in on what actually changed in Detroit today. Cap Reset: What Goff's Move Signals Jared Goff restructured his contract, converting $40 million of base salary into a signing bonus and adding another void year. The move frees up $32 million in 2026. Detroit was not pinned against the cap, but the team needed room to do anything meaningful. This creates it. The Lions did not max out their options. They could have cleared up to $40 million this year by converting almost the entire salary to bonus. They chose restraint. The contract now runs with a void through 2029, with that final year voided. Cap figures spike in 2028 and 2029, but another adjustment then is expected. The point today is flexibility. Expect measured signings at the same tier we have seen, plus the breathing room to stage extensions for Gibbs, Jack Campbell, Branch, and maybe Sam LaPorta. You need upfront space to absorb signing bonuses without creating a bigger balloon later. Detroit will not do restructures just to admire cap space. There is a purpose coming. No Crosby Splash for Detroit The Crosby situation underlines why. A reported Raiders-Ravens deal is off after Baltimore reviewed his medicals. The Cowboys are said to be out, too. Crosby is a good player. The health flags are real in this market. Given Detroit's recent injury frustrations, passing on that kind of swing makes sense. The hypothetical of sending two first-round picks and then backing out on medicals is a cautionary tale. You lose time. You lose leverage. You invite chaos. Detroit's approach reads like discipline, not hesitation. Depth Chart: Rodriguez and Bridgewater Back While driving home last night, the news hit: the Lions brought back Malcolm Rodriguez and Teddy Bridgewater. Rodriguez's return locks in the top reserve linebacker role. He drew interest from the Houston Texans and some from the Seahawks, but he stays in Detroit. Contract terms were not disclosed. The team still needs another linebacker. Coverage has been a known limitation for Rodriguez, so competition and roles will matter. Bridgewater's return stabilizes the quarterback room behind Goff. Continuity counts in March. It keeps the offense aligned while the front office works the margins on defense and special teams. As free agency formalizes this afternoon, expect the Lions to keep pressing the same smart, steady pace. Cap clarity. Targeted adds. No forced splashes. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jaredgoffrestructure #nflfreeagency #malcolmrodriguez #teddybridgewater #cademays #isiahpacheco #lionsdraft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Lions Podcast: Bye Week Breakdown and the Road Ahead The Detroit Lions are resting at 5-2 heading into their bye week, a well-earned pause after a physical stretch that tested depth, discipline, and coaching adaptability. In this week's episode of The Grey Area, the focus is on Dan Campbell's leadership, John Morton's offensive adjustments, and Kelvin Shepherd's rapidly evolving defense. The conversation also revisits the state of officiating across the NFL, plus the impact of returning players like Alim McNeil and Malcolm Rodriguez on what's shaping up to be a legitimate contender in Detroit. Dan Campbell's Culture and the Coaching Evolution The Lions' turnaround continues to be a reflection of Dan Campbell's culture. The podcast digs into how Campbell's process-driven approach has stabilized the organization, even amid significant coaching turnover. Both coordinators—John Morton on offense and Kelvin Shepherd on defense—were groomed internally, proof that Campbell and his staff are developing not only players but leaders. The Lions have carried Campbell's personality onto the field: gritty, self-aware, and never satisfied. Offensively, Morton has been under the microscope. Through seven games, the Lions rank top 10 in nearly every major category, but their inconsistency on third down (20th in the NFL) has drawn scrutiny. Jared Goff has been efficient but not perfect, completing over 70 percent of his passes while facing more interior pressure than at any point in his Lions tenure. Campbell acknowledged during the bye that the team's offensive inefficiencies—especially on third and long—will be a point of emphasis in the coming weeks. Despite those struggles, Morton's system remains effective because of the personnel's versatility. Goff's timing and ball placement keep drives alive, while Amon-Ra St. Brown's route precision continues to anchor the passing attack. The run game, powered by Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, remains among the NFL's most productive. Morton's challenge now is translating that success into sustained drives in high-leverage moments. Kelvin Shepherd's Defense and the Next Chapter On the other side of the ball, Kelvin Shepherd's defense has been the revelation of the season. The podcast highlights his linebackers-first philosophy and creative use of disguise. With Alim McNeil healthy again, the defensive front has regained its push, freeing Aidan Hutchinson and the edge rushers to attack more freely. Shepherd's background as a former linebacker is evident in how disciplined this unit has become in pursuit angles and tackling. Malcolm Rodriguez, who returned to practice this week, brings another layer of toughness and range to the linebacker corps. Meanwhile, reinforcements in the secondary, including Brian Branch and Terrion Arnold, are expected to solidify what has become a confident and opportunistic defense. The Lions exit their bye not just healthier but sharper. Their blend of physical identity, coaching innovation, and locker-room leadership has them firmly positioned among the NFL's elite. Campbell's message remains simple: the foundation is built, but the climb is just beginning. With a defense ascending under Kelvin Shepherd, an offense still capable of fireworks under John Morton, and Jared Goff steering the ship, the Detroit Lions have everything they need to turn belief into something far more tangible this season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PpzTw7Kb4Y #LionsCultureShift #DefenseLeadsTheWay #ByeWeekRefocus #NextManUpLions #NewEraDetroit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL Draft Combine in Indianapolis is looming 2 weeks away as the Path To The Draft is in full swing...So in-between the All-Star Game and the Combine we figured it was time to start doing some draft challenges.From Reed Blankenship, to Puka Nacua, to Malcolm Rodriguez....Ryan and Antony have a pretty decent track record of identifying the day 3 talent that rises to the top, so we are going to put our knowledge of the 2025 sleeper class to the test.The goal, to create a list of names in the day 3 projections that might just find their way to the Detroit Lions roster, or greater success in the NFL with other teams. Join us as we pick out the next set of potential draft diamonds just waiting to be discoveredJoin us as we go back to College!Explicit Language is in this Podcast.Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/Jw7tWfCnqNFacebook page: @RoarothelionsukFacebook group: Detroit Lions Fans UK One Pride World WideTwitter: @ROTL_UKInstagram: @ROTL.UKTwitch: rotl_ukYouTube: Roar Of The Lions UKWebsite: Rotluk.com (new merch store available via website)

Welcome to the Fantasy Six Pack Waiver Wire Show. For this episode, Joe Bond, Corey Pieper and Steve Hungarter give you their Must Add Fantasy Football players you should pick up off your Waiver Wire ahead of Week 13. Before they get started, they would appreciate your support by subscribing. Also become an All-Access member of F6P where you get access to our award-winning rankings, the full waiver article each week, DFS advice, and our members-only channels on Discord. Sign up and use our special promo code BLACKFRIDAY to save 48% this week only! Offense Ameer Abdullah, RB, Las Vegas Raiders 2:00 Jeremy McNichols, RB, Washington Commanders 3:15 David Moore, WR, Carolina Panthers 6:10 Demario Douglas, WR, New England Patriots 8:30 Noah Gray, TE, Kansas City Chiefs 10:00 Devaughn Vele, WR, Denver Broncos 11:50 IDP Nick Herbig, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers 16:10 D.J. Wonnum, LB, Carolina Panthers 18:50 Tyrice Knight, LB, Seattle Seahawks 21:40 Malcolm Rodriguez, LB, Detroit Lions 23:40 Xavier Woods, S, Carolina Panthers 25:45 Christian Rozeboom, LB, Los Angeles Rams 29:25 Get Corey's full offensive waiver list over at Fantasy Six Pack, which is over 30+ players deep. Also get Steve's IDP waiver list. Follow them on Twitter/Bluesky https://twitter.com/copieps https://copieps.bsky.social https://twitter.com/IDPHunter https://twitter.com/F6P_Joe https://f6pjoe.bsky.social #fantasyfootball #waiverwire #waiverwirepickups #nflfootball

Dr. Liao's Week 11 Injury Report Dr. Liao looks at the Detroit Lions injury report and that of their opponent, Jacksonville Jaguars. Sam Laporta, Carlton Davis, Taylor Decker, and Malcolm Rodriguez all showed up on the injury report this week for the Lions. Trevor Lawrence is out for the Jaguars this week. Gabe Davis, Josh Hines-Allen, Brandon Scherff, and Brian Thomas all also appeared among the Jaguars 13 players on the injury report this week. Doc is pretty sure the Lions have this one handled. Detroit Lions Podcast Brings You Key Detroit Lions Coverage The Detroit Lions Podcast will continue to bring you the latest info on the Lions as the team marches through opponents in the 2023 NFL season. Stay tuned as we continue to bring you more great Detroit Lions content every day. https://youtu.be/l3rLudBdNT8 Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming podcast! You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get yourself a Classic Detroit t-shirt here! http://shirt.detroitlionspodcast.com Don't miss our great merch selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Looking for the relief that CBD products can bring? Click here: https://bit.ly/2XzawlG Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made here: https://amzn.to/36e2ZfD Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj #lions #detroitlions #detroitlionspodcast #onepride #allgrit #sanfrancisco #49ers #purdy #mccaffery #goff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Liao's Lions & Rams Injury Report In the latest episode of the Detroit Lions Podcast, Dr. Liao provides a comprehensive injury report ahead of the Detroit Lions' season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. As we approach the start of the 2024 NFL season, injuries on both teams are shaping up to be critical factors in this highly anticipated match-up. Injury Report Breakdown: Key Updates Ahead of the Detroit Lions' Season Opener The Detroit Lions have several key players on the injury report. Running back David Montgomery, who was expected to play a significant role this season, has been limited in practice due to a lingering ankle issue. His availability for the season opener remains uncertain, potentially opening the door for rookie Jahmyr Gibbs to take on more responsibility in the backfield. Defensively, the Lions will be monitoring linebacker James Houston, who is still recovering from a knee injury sustained in the preseason. His status for the game is questionable, and if he is unable to play, the Lions' depth at linebacker will be tested. On the Rams' side, wide receiver Cooper Kupp is dealing with a hamstring injury, which could limit his effectiveness against the Lions' secondary. Additionally, quarterback Matthew Stafford has been managing elbow discomfort, raising concerns about his performance level heading into the season opener. Dr. Liao dives deep into the significance of these injuries and how they could alter the game plans for both teams. How Injuries Could Impact the Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Rams Game Injuries always play a significant role in NFL match-ups, and the season opener between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams is no exception. Dr. Liao breaks down how the Lions can adjust their strategy depending on the status of key players. If Montgomery is unable to play, expect Gibbs to be the focal point of the Lions' rushing attack, which could test the Rams' run defense. On defense, if Houston is sidelined, the Lions may need to rely on Malcolm Rodriguez and others to step up in key linebacker roles. For the Rams, the potential absence of Cooper Kupp could significantly impact their offensive game plan. Without their star wide receiver, Stafford may lean more heavily on short passes and running plays, which could play into the Lions' defensive strengths. However, Stafford's elbow issues are something to watch closely, as any limitations in his throwing ability could hamper the Rams' offense. Join us on the Detroit Lions Podcast for the latest injury updates and expert analysis ahead of the 2024 NFL season opener. Stay informed as we continue to cover the Lions' journey throughout the season! https://youtu.be/O8UyiJg_12c Let us know what you think about the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: Detroit Lions Podcast Your input will help make the show better, and if you leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming podcast! You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get yourself a Classic Detroit t-shirt here! http://shirt.detroitlionspodcast.com Don't miss our great merch selection in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Looking for the relief that CBD products can bring? Click here: https://bit.ly/2XzawlG Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases made here: https://amzn.to/36e2ZfD Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj #lions #detroitlions #detroitlionspodcast #onepride #allgrit #injuryreport #kupp #reader #djreasder #melifonwu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Rodrigo the odd man out at linebacker?

Football is Back! With the offseason coming to an end. I began creating Team Reports for all 32 teams. In this Team Reports we go over what happened in the 2022 season. I share key stats. We look at front office changes and coaching changes. We cover all free agent signings and breakdown some of the offseason biggest trades. We look at the draft and look for the next biggest star. I give fantasy advice and make predictions based on my own opinions & ideas.  Let's Jump into it! Did the Lions do enough to improve one of the worst units on defense last year? The Lions gave up 392.4 yards per game, most in the NFL.  The Lions gave up 245.8 yards per game passing, 3rd most in the NFL.  The Lions gave up 146.5 yards per game rushing, 4th most in the NFL. Can Aidan Hutchinson lead the league in sacks next year? The Lions 2022 draft not only had Aidan Hutchinson about a lot of key contributors this past season with guys like James Houston, Malcolm Rodriguez, and Kerry Joesph. A lot has been said about the 2023 draft class. Did the Lions miss an opportunity to improve their team or could this be the class that gets them over the hump? With Jared Goff having a great season last year and 1 year on his deal left. Is this a make or break season for him? Can Amon St. Brown become the next elite WR in football? With Jameson Williams suspension of 6 games once he returns how explosive can this offense be with offensive coordinator Ben Johnson? With Dan Campbell entering his 3 year, is this the year the Lions win the NFC North for the first time since 1993? Campbell deserves a lot of credit here for the work he's done. The Lions have come along way but they're not done yet. Lookout for your Kneecaps.

Mr. Kyle Bellefeuil of footballguys.com huddled up with the guys deciphering the current blended IDP Sleeper App ADP. Setting the stage when free IDP average draft position isn't easy to get, or trust. Kyle (@KBellf54), and Jon and Gary recite and tackle the latest from multiple ongoing drafts. Starting in Green Bay with updates on Packers Quay Walker, De'Vondre Campbell, and Darnell Savage. Only to blow into the Windy City with the Bears and T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds, and surprisingly enough. It's Eddie Jackson instead of all the same old normal Jaquan Brisker recap. Oh and you know there's plenty more from the Vikings and the Lions. Not forgetting to hit on Alex Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez, Brian Asamoah II, and Danielle Hunter. Dropping plenty more defensive dimes on a few more NFL fantasy football options as they do.  *Enter the IDPros Twitter Roquan Jersey Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway! All you have to do to enter is donate as little as $3 to any nationally recognized cancer organization. Then share a screenshot of it with the hashtag I-D-P-R-O-S (#IDPros), and we could randomly draw you as the big winner on 8/24/23. Find out more by direct messaging the @IDProManagerPod or @IDProPlayerspod. Or any of your favorite #IDPro hosts accounts and helps us bring cancer to a knee. @Orangeman3142 @TheIDPTipster Join the SGPN community #DegensOnly Discuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discord SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app Check out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTube Check out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com Support us by supporting our partners Circa Sports - Enter their contests for a chance to win your share of $14 Million - https://www.circasports.com/ Birddogs code POOL - Look good w/ a free Yeti style tumbler - https://birddogs.com/pool Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://sg.pn/underdog Watch the Sports Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTube Twitch - https://sg.pn/Twitch Follow The Sports Gambling Podcast On Social Media Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/gamblingpodcast Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcast Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcast Follow The Hosts On Social Media Sean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreen Ryan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentric Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mr. Kyle Bellefeuil of footballguys.com huddled up with the guys deciphering the current blended IDP Sleeper App ADP. Setting the stage when free IDP average draft position isn't easy to get, or trust. Kyle (@KBellf54), and Jon and Gary recite and tackle the latest from multiple ongoing drafts. Starting in Green Bay with updates on Packers Quay Walker, De'Vondre Campbell, and Darnell Savage.Only to blow into the Windy City with the Bears and T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds, and surprisingly enough. It's Eddie Jackson instead of all the same old normal Jaquan Brisker recap. Oh and you know there's plenty more from the Vikings and the Lions. Not forgetting to hit on Alex Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez, Brian Asamoah II, and Danielle Hunter. Dropping plenty more defensive dimes on a few more NFL fantasy football options as they do. *Enter the IDPros Twitter Roquan Jersey Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway! All you have to do to enter is donate as little as $3 to any nationally recognized cancer organization. Then share a screenshot of it with the hashtag I-D-P-R-O-S (#IDPros), and we could randomly draw you as the big winner on 8/24/23. Find out more by direct messaging the @IDProManagerPod or @IDProPlayerspod. Or any of your favorite #IDPro hosts accounts and helps us bring cancer to a knee. @Orangeman3142 @TheIDPTipsterJoin the SGPN community #DegensOnlyDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordSGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/storeDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.comSupport us by supporting our partnersCirca Sports - Enter their contests for a chance to win your share of $14 Million - https://www.circasports.com/Birddogs code POOL - Look good w/ a free Yeti style tumbler - https://birddogs.com/poolUnderdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://sg.pn/underdogWatch the Sports Gambling PodcastYouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeTwitch - https://sg.pn/TwitchFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast On Social MediaTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/gamblingpodcastInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Hosts On Social MediaSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mr. Kyle Bellefeuil of footballguys.com huddled up with the guys deciphering the current blended IDP Sleeper App ADP. Setting the stage when free IDP average draft position isn't easy to get, or trust. Kyle (@KBellf54), and Jon and Gary recite and tackle the latest from multiple ongoing drafts. Starting in Green Bay with updates on Packers Quay Walker, De'Vondre Campbell, and Darnell Savage. Only to blow into the Windy City with the Bears and T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds, and surprisingly enough. It's Eddie Jackson instead of all the same old normal Jaquan Brisker recap. Oh and you know there's plenty more from the Vikings and the Lions. Not forgetting to hit on Alex Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez, Brian Asamoah II, and Danielle Hunter. Dropping plenty more defensive dimes on a few more NFL fantasy football options as they do.  *Enter the IDPros Twitter Roquan Jersey Breast Cancer Awareness Giveaway! All you have to do to enter is donate as little as $3 to any nationally recognized cancer organization. Then share a screenshot of it with the hashtag I-D-P-R-O-S (#IDPros), and we could randomly draw you as the big winner on 8/24/23. Find out more by direct messaging the @IDProManagerPod or @IDProPlayerspod. Or any of your favorite #IDPro hosts accounts and helps us bring cancer to a knee. @Orangeman3142 @TheIDPTipster Join the SGPN community #DegensOnly Discuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discord SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app Check out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTube Check out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com Support us by supporting our partners Circa Sports - Enter their contests for a chance to win your share of $14 Million - https://www.circasports.com/ Birddogs code POOL - Look good w/ a free Yeti style tumbler - https://birddogs.com/pool Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://sg.pn/underdog Watch the Sports Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTube Twitch - https://sg.pn/Twitch Follow The Sports Gambling Podcast On Social Media Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/gamblingpodcast Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcast Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcast Follow The Hosts On Social Media Sean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreen Ryan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentric Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the guys discuss some upcoming LB training camp battles to watch and who they like to win the job. News & Notes New York Jets SAF Chuck Clark suffered a season-ending injury (ACL) Arizona Cardinals LB Isaiah Simmons is making the switch to defensive back Arizona Cardinals LB Zaven Collins has been switched to DE on MFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers SAF Antoine Winfield Jr agreed to a restructured contract with voidable years, which means Winfield could be a free agent as early as 2024 Carolina Panthers signed DT Taylor Stallworth to a 1-year deal New England Patriots sign LB Ja'Whaun Bentley to a 2-year extension thru 2025 Training Camp Battles (LB's) Buffalo Bills (Dorian Williams, Terrell Bernard, or Tyrel Dodson) San Francisco 49ers (Oren Burks or Dee Winters) Baltimore Ravens (Patrick Queen or Trenton Simpson) Detroit Lions (Alez Anzalone, Malcolm Rodriguez, or Derrick Barnes) Listener Questions Reddit u/DynastyZeaLot I'd love to hear your take on the linebacking situation in Chicago. Sanborn came from nowhere last year, but now Edmunds and Edwards have joined the team and muddied the waters. What can owners of each of the three players expect for the coming season? Thanks! Reddit u/powerbrows I'd be curious how people are approaching Micah Parsons this season. Last year, he lined up almost exclusively as an Edge rusher and his overall numbers took a hit with the lack of tackles. Where are people ranking him this season? Reddit u/SternFlamingo I'd like some insight into what's happening in Houston. A great defensive coach now runs things and they saw an infusion of young talent. But they also hired a bunch of veterans who have turned in both good seasons and bad, at least from a fantasy perspective. Can Denzel Perryman and Cory Littleton return to form? Does Henry To'o To'o have a chance to follow in the path of fellow Bama alumni DeMeco Ryans? Does their secondary have a chance to become elite? And how long will it take for Will Anderson to start putting up numbers? Reddit u/Astralnaut Would love to hear about rookie prospects, who to be on the lookout for, and any fliers to target. Additionally, any thoughts on Anderson and Campbell, do you look for proven talent over premium prospects? Reddit u/Deep-Court-2755 Is Campbell a taxi candidate this year or will he be a candidate to start in start 2 LB IDP leagues? Reddit u/deleeeeeeeeeted Should I/we get out from under Shaq Leonard or have faith he'll return to form? His first year was his best year, and with all the injuries, I'm thinking I should try and sell now while there's still hope. Thanks, guys. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darrell-winstead/support

Kraig and Gary are back at it and heading north. Updating the NFC defensive players' stock reports and covering any fantasy football adjustments. Including what's going on with TJ Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds with the Chicago Bears. As well as Inside Linebacker Alex Anzalone and safety Kerby Joseph in the Motor City with the Lions.Adding a little cheese on the Greenbay Packers Quay Walker. To only move on and tackle Minnesota with the Vikings and Jordan Hicks versus Brian Asamoah. Not to forget, Eddie Jackson, Malcolm Rodriguez, Marcus Davenport, and Rashaan Gary Update. And even included Marcus Davenport. While also including diving deep on quite a few more NFL defensive players in the process.Join the SGPN community #DegensOnlyDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordSGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/storeDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the SGPN Fantasy Football Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLc1aECeoQhFX4uBo_elK7wSupport us by supporting our partners.Circa Sports - Enter their contests for a chance to win your share of $14 Million - https://www.circasports.com/Birddogs code POOL - Look good w/ a free Yeti style tumbler - https://birddogs.com/poolUnderdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://sg.pn/underdogWatch the Sports Gambling PodcastWatch SGPN Fantasy Football YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/Follow The SGPN Fantasy Football Podcast On Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/SGPNfantasy Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/groups/1289116571174840/?ref=share&mibextid=SDPelYGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kraig and Gary are back at it and heading north. Updating the NFC defensive players' stock reports and covering any fantasy football adjustments. Including what's going on with TJ Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds with the Chicago Bears. As well as Inside Linebacker Alex Anzalone and safety Kerby Joseph in the Motor City with the Lions. Adding a little cheese on the Greenbay Packers Quay Walker. To only move on and tackle Minnesota with the Vikings and Jordan Hicks versus Brian Asamoah. Not to forget, Eddie Jackson, Malcolm Rodriguez, Marcus Davenport, and Rashaan Gary Update. And even included Marcus Davenport. While also including diving deep on quite a few more NFL defensive players in the process. Join the SGPN community #DegensOnly Discuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discord SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app Check out the SGPN Fantasy Football Podcast on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLc1aECeoQhFX4uBo_elK7w Support us by supporting our partners. Circa Sports - Enter their contests for a chance to win your share of $14 Million - https://www.circasports.com/ Birddogs code POOL - Look good w/ a free Yeti style tumbler - https://birddogs.com/pool Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://sg.pn/underdog Watch the Sports Gambling Podcast Watch SGPN Fantasy Football YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ Follow The SGPN Fantasy Football Podcast On Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/SGPNfantasy  Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/groups/1289116571174840/?ref=share&mibextid=SDPelY Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Ben were in Allen Park throughout the NFL draft. Now they're back from a long nap with 10 big winners and losers following the addition of the Lions' eight-man class, including Jared Goff and Ben Johnson (big winners), along with Malcolm Rodriguez and the nerds (big losers). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Selva and MJ Acosta-Ruiz are back for another episode of El Huddle! NFL free agency has begun, we talk about some of the biggest off season moves, next we chat and get to know Detroit Lions All rookie LB Malcolm Rodriguez and finally choose our 3 biggest off - season moves so far!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Selva and MJ Acosta-Ruiz are back for another episode of El Huddle! NFL free agency has begun, we talk about some of the biggest off season moves, next we chat and get to know Detroit Lions All rookie LB Malcolm Rodriguez and finally choose our 3 biggest off - season moves so far!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Selva and MJ Acosta-Ruiz are back for another episode of El Huddle! NFL free agency has begun, we talk about some of the biggest off season moves, next we chat and get to know Detroit Lions All rookie LB Malcolm Rodriguez and finally choose our 3 biggest off - season moves so far!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Selva and MJ Acosta-Ruiz are back for another episode of El Huddle! NFL free agency has begun, we talk about some of the biggest off season moves, next we chat and get to know Detroit Lions All rookie LB Malcolm Rodriguez and finally choose our 3 biggest off - season moves so far!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Selva and MJ Acosta-Ruiz are back for another episode of El Huddle! NFL free agency has begun, we talk about some of the biggest off season moves, next we chat and get to know Detroit Lions All rookie LB Malcolm Rodriguez and finally choose our 3 biggest off - season moves so far!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Selva and MJ Acosta-Ruiz are back for another episode of El Huddle! NFL free agency has begun, we talk about some of the biggest off season moves, next we chat and get to know Detroit Lions All rookie LB Malcolm Rodriguez and finally choose our 3 biggest off - season moves so far!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Selva and MJ Acosta-Ruiz are back for another episode of El Huddle! NFL free agency has begun, we talk about some of the biggest off season moves, next we chat and get to know Detroit Lions All rookie LB Malcolm Rodriguez and finally choose our 3 biggest off - season moves so far!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neal Ruhl, Darren McCarty, and Terry Foster six Lions in the top ten in their position for Pro Bowl voting, Malcolm Rodriguez highest graded rookie defender in week 12, Jamaal Williams or D'Andre Swift, Izzo reacts to the Michigan tunnel verdict, give their thoughts on the Pistons injury situation and much more!

Sigmund Bloom and Matt Schauf talk IDP fantasy football. TIME STAMPS 0:25 Deion Jones expected to take green dot 3:43 Frankie Luvu playing time down in return game 8:20 Christian Harris debuts as #2 Texans LB 9:32 Willie Gay Jr. returned from suspension for 56% playing time 10:55 Malcolm Rodriguez saw 1st decrease in playing time last week Save Time, Worry Less and Win More with Footballguys: https://www.footballguys.com​ Join our FREE Daily Email Update for the Fantasy news you need to know: https://join.footballguys.com/emailup... Follow our hosts on Twitter! Sigmund Bloom: https://twitter.com/SigmundBloom Footballguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbgfantasy/​​ Footballguys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footballguys/​​ Footballguys Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/footballguys/   watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/tzIYXQt3iJ0

Sigmund Bloom and Matt Schauf talk IDP Fantasy Football. TIME STAMPS 0:20 Malcolm Rodriguez is on the rise 2:40 Leighton Vander Esch the tackle king 5:35 Can we use Zaire Franklin again in Week 5 8:10 Will Jaylon Smith replace Tae Crowder 10:40 Shaq Thompson playing time breakdown   Save Time, Worry Less and Win More with Footballguys: https://www.footballguys.com​ Join our FREE Daily Email Update for the Fantasy news you need to know: https://join.footballguys.com/emailup... Follow our hosts on Twitter! Sigmund Bloom: https://twitter.com/SigmundBloom Footballguys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fbgfantasy/​​ Footballguys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footballguys/​​ Footballguys Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/footballguys/   watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/10J2zaTkCKg

Native athletes helped kick off football's popularity in the early days and there are a number of talented Native NFL players, including Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, who was named MVP of the 2022 Fiesta Bowl. The sport attracts a large Native following despite problematic mascots, tomahawk chops, and headdresses. The season is still young, rivalries are heating up, and fans have their sights set for a post-season appearance. Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce huddles with Marlin Fryberg (member of the Tulalip Tribes), 7G Foundation northwestern states region board member; Levi Horn (Northern Cheyenne), former Chicago Bear and current drug and alcohol counselor; and Eric Brock, athletic director for Santa Fe Indian School.

Join Adham Beydoun and Jeff Iafrate discuss the D'Andre Swift injury, what it means for the Detroit Lions offense moving forward, along with Penei Sewell being the #1 Rated RT in the NFL according to @Pro Football Focus . The guys are joined by Anthony Broome as well to discuss where Donavan Edwards is with his recovery and much more!#DetroitLions #Lions #WoodwardSports #OnePride00:00 Malcolm Rodriguez 2nd Leading Tackler on Lions14:10 Aaron Rodgers Calling Plays vs. Lions, Matt Flynn Game30:00 Penei Sewell #1 Rated RT According to PFF43:30 Anthony Broome Interview1:01:30 Expectations for Lions if St. Brown, Swift are Out1:13:20 Contenders or Pretenders? (NFL Edition)1:27:40 Overreacting to Dan Campbell's Decisions?1:42:40 Jaden Ivey Expectations1:49:40 MailbagWatch Our Shows Live on YouTube 7 Days a Week!Morning Woodward Show | Monday-Friday 8am-10am Big D Energy | Monday-Friday 11am-1pmErmanni and Edwards | Monday-Friday 2pm-4pmWoodward Heavyweights | Monday-Friday 5pm-7pmFollow The Woodward Sports Network!Twitter: https://twitter.com/woodwardsportsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodwardsport...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodwardspo...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodwardSports/Download Our App for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wsn-liv...Download Our App for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Neal Ruhl, Darren McCarty and Terry Foster react to the Pistons trading for Bojan Bogdanovic, Amon-Ra St.Brown keeps a grudge against the NFL, would you rather have Kirk Cousins or Jared Goff, Red Wings injury update, Malcolm Rodriguez continues to shine and much more! #DetroitLions #Lions #WoodwardSports #NFL #OnePride #DetroitPistons #DetroitRedWings

2,058 views Streamed live 2 hours ago Adham Beydoun and Jeff Iafrate are joined by Chris Castellani to discuss the Detroit Tigers announcing former Giants GM Scott Harris as their new President of Baseball Operations. Both Adham and Jeff breakdown individuals performances from Sunday's game, notably D'Andre Swift and Malcolm Rodriguez. The guys also answer whether or not they believe the Detroit Lions can make a push for the Wild Card.#DetroitLions #Lions #WoodwardSports #OnePride #JimHarbaugh #Michigan #Detroit 00:00 Dan Campbell's Hilarious Response over MNF14:30 Brad Holmes Accomplishments so far in Detroit33:50 Can the Lions Make a Push for the Playoffs?47:20 Michigan Football Entering a New Era under Harbaugh?1:01:00 D'Andre Swift the Most Dynamic RB in the NFL?1:13:30 Chris Castellani Interview1:34:30 Lions Offense Clicking - Can it Continue?1:43:30 Evaluating Jeff Okudah after Two Weeks1:52:30 MailbagWatch Our Shows Live on YouTube 7 Days a Week!Morning Woodward Show | Monday-Friday 8am-10am Big D Energy | Monday-Friday 11am-1pmErmanni and Edwards | Monday-Friday 2pm-4pmWoodward Heavyweights | Monday-Friday 5pm-7pmFollow The Woodward Sports Network!Twitter: https://twitter.com/woodwardsportsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodwardsport...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodwardspo...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodwardSports/Download Our App for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wsn-liv...Download Our App for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Neal Ruhl, Darren McCarty and Terry Foster are joined by Tony Paul it talk about the Tigers new President of Baseball Operations, is Jeff Okudah ready for Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St.Brown continues to make history, Malcolm Rodriguez continues to shine and much more!#DetroitLions #Lions #WoodwardSports #NFL #OnePride

On this week's episode of Twentyman in the Huddle presented by Microsoft, Tim Twentyman previews this Sunday's matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Washington Commanders. To start, Tim dives into the news and notes from the week at Allen Park, including a myriad of injuries to Detroit's offensive line. Next, ESPN's John Keim joins the show to break down the Washington Commanders. John gets you set on what to expect from the Carson Wentz-led offense and discusses whether rookie wide receiver Jahan Dotson's Week 1 performance is here to stay. After that, Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez joins Tim to discuss his NFL debut, playing in front of the home fans at Ford Field and his pre-game cowboy attire. Tim then wraps up the game preview with his five Key Matchups, presented by BetMGM. Lastly, Tim caught up with Lions legend Tahir Whitehead last week after retiring as a Detroit Lion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neal Ruhl, Darren McCarty and Terry Foster are joined by Luke Fedlam to talk NIL and how Michigan schools can keep pace, Lions offensive line is banged up, Malcolm Rodriguez graded 5th amongst rookies in week one , Amon-Ra St. Brown making history and much more! #DetroitLions #Lions #WoodwardSports #NFL #OnePride

Adham Beydoun and Jeff Iafrate are back to share their thoughts on Jim Harbaugh's latest comments on the Quarterbacks at Michigan, rating the performances of D'Andre Swift, Jeff Okudah and Malcolm Rodriguez, discuss whether or not fans should be concerned with Aidan Hutchinson and @From Half Court joins the show to discuss the Detroit Pistons Latest.#DetroitLions #Michigan #WoodwardSports #Lions #JimHarbaugh #OnePride #DetroitPistons 00:00 D'Andre Swift/Malcolm Rodriguez PFF Week 1 Grades15:20 Concerned with Aidan Hutchinson's Performance?32:10 Does Michigan have "Big Edge" w/ QBs?46:20 Adham & Jeff Rank NFC Quarterbacks58:50 Jeff Okudah Expectations - Can He Win Fans Over?1:18:40 Sean Murphy Interview1:34:20 Should the Lions Sign Ndamukong Suh?1:40:40 What is Lions Biggest Hole Right Now?1:55:30 MailbagWatch Our Shows Live on YouTube 7 Days a Week!Morning Woodward Show | Monday-Friday 8am-10am Big D Energy | Monday-Friday 11am-1pmErmanni and Edwards | Monday-Friday 2pm-4pmWoodward Heavyweights | Monday-Friday 5pm-7pmFollow The Woodward Sports Network!Twitter: https://twitter.com/woodwardsportsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woodwardsport...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodwardspo...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WoodwardSports/Download Our App for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wsn-liv...Download Our App for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

On the NFL's Official Hard Knocks Podcast, Dan Hanzus and Colleen Wolfe recap the third episode of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions, beginning with reactions to Dan Campbell's best quotes and moments. Then, Dan and Colleen discuss the storylines around potential roster bubble players, including Malcolm Rodriguez, Obinna Eze, and Khalil Pimpleton (8:15). Next, the hosts talk about the joint practice periods between the Lions and Indianapolis Colts (14:46), especially the jawing between Jamaal Williams and Zaire Franklin (18:15) and Duce Staley's hype speech to his running backs despite losing his voice (21:06). After the break, Dan and Colleen cover takeaways from the preseason thriller (23:23) before sharing our Liev Schreiber Quote of the Week (29:10). Next, Dan and Colleen give their plot-line predictions for Episode 4 (30:39), and finally, we wrap up the show with the Episode MVP voting using our patented vector voting system (35:25).Note: timecodes approximate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the NFL's Official Hard Knocks Podcast, Dan Hanzus and Colleen Wolfe recap the third episode of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions, beginning with reactions to Dan Campbell's best quotes and moments. Then, Dan and Colleen discuss the storylines around potential roster bubble players, including Malcolm Rodriguez, Obinna Eze, and Kalil Pimpleton (8:15). Next, the hosts talk about the joint practice periods between the Lions and Indianapolis Colts (14:46), especially the jawing between Jamaal Williams and Zaire Franklin (18:15) and Duce Staley's hype speech to his running backs despite losing his voice (21:06). After the break, Dan and Colleen cover takeaways from the preseason thriller (23:23) before sharing our Liev Schreiber Quote of the Week (29:10). Next, Dan and Colleen give their plot-line predictions for Episode 4 (30:39), and finally, we wrap up the show with the Episode MVP voting using our patented vector voting system (35:25).Note: timecodes approximate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the NFL's Official Hard Knocks Podcast, Dan Hanzus and Colleen Wolfe recap the third episode of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions, beginning with reactions to Dan Campbell's best quotes and moments. Then, Dan and Colleen discuss the storylines around potential roster bubble players, including Malcolm Rodriguez, Obinna Eze, and Kalil Pimpleton (8:15). Next, the hosts talk about the joint practice periods between the Lions and Indianapolis Colts (14:46), especially the jawing between Jamaal Williams and Zaire Franklin (18:15) and Duce Staley's hype speech to his running backs despite losing his voice (21:06). After the break, Dan and Colleen cover takeaways from the preseason thriller (23:23) before sharing our Liev Schreiber Quote of the Week (29:10). Next, Dan and Colleen give their plot-line predictions for Episode 4 (30:39), and finally, we wrap up the show with the Episode MVP voting using our patented vector voting system (35:25).Note: timecodes approximate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the NFL's Official Hard Knocks Podcast, Dan Hanzus and Colleen Wolfe recap the third episode of Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions, beginning with reactions to Dan Campbell's best quotes and moments. Then, Dan and Colleen discuss the storylines around potential roster bubble players, including Malcolm Rodriguez, Obinna Eze, and Kalil Pimpleton (8:15). Next, the hosts talk about the joint practice periods between the Lions and Indianapolis Colts (14:46), especially the jawing between Jamaal Williams and Zaire Franklin (18:15) and Duce Staley's hype speech to his running backs despite losing his voice (21:06). After the break, Dan and Colleen cover takeaways from the preseason thriller (23:23) before sharing our Liev Schreiber Quote of the Week (29:10). Next, Dan and Colleen give their plot-line predictions for Episode 4 (30:39), and finally, we wrap up the show with the Episode MVP voting using our patented vector voting system (35:25).Note: timecodes approximate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hunziker talks Malcolm Rodriguez, Spencer Sanders, the future of Bedlam and more.

AllLions Detroit Lions rookie linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez joins the podcast to share how rookie minicamp and voluntary workouts have gone his first NFL season!

Scott Wright (@ScottWrightOK) joins Jeremy and Ryan to discuss Malcolm Rodriguez, the rookie linebacker for the Detroit Lions taken in this year's draft. Scott covered his career at Oklahoma State, and he helps give the lowdown on what his strengths and weaknesses look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bobby and Justin are going over Joe Schoen and Brandon Beane's 2019 Draft Class the previewing this year's Linebacker Draft Class. LB Preview starts: 18:10 LB's covered in order: Devin Lloyd, Nakobe Dean, Leo Chenal, Quay Walker, Christian Harris, Brian Asamoah, Chad Muma, Malcolm Rodriguez, Troy Andersen (mini preview), Brandon Smith, Darrian Beavers This episode was presented by SeatGeek Get in on the action with DraftKings Sportsbook and use promo code JOMBOY when signing up so they know we sent you! https://dkng.co/jomboy Visit https://athleticgreens.com/giants to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase Go to https://manscaped.com and use promo code GIANTS at checkout to get 20% off your order + free shipping If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXTSTEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/ visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP(7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.