The Detroit Lions Podcast

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris is joined by Jeff ‘The Riz’ Risdon to discuss the latest Lions game against the Green Bay Packers. The Lions came out spitting, and once the refs got their footing they were able to tilt the playing field to provide the opportunities the Green Bay Packers needed to pull out a last second victory.  There is a ton to unpack from this game, crazy plays, horrific officiating, and a question mark about the league as a whole. We take your calls and talk through these topics and a whole lot more. Detroit Lions Podcast Demands Change The talk of the day Tuesday was the epic failure of the officials in the Monday Night Football game. This should never happen to another team. You couldn’t even see the chess match that is coaching strategy. Success of effort on the field – immolated. It was all overshadowed by terrible officiating. A third, supposedly uninvolved party, changed the game. They’ve done so for countless NFL teams. The Lions have had their share of bad calls, but we don’t corner the market.  It’s time to take action. Our best bet as fans is to engage the players and make this a part of the CBA negotiation. Its where we have a shot at the real money, which is all that matters to the NFL. The players are the only people with power against the NFL – we need to engage them. Players can improve their careers, safety, and bonuses and force the league to change the way officiating is handled. Fans can finally force the owners to provide a product they can believe in. The Video Version Of The Show Is Amazing If you prefer the video version of the Detroit Lions Podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our newest t-shirt addition,  we’re prepping for the Green Bay Packers game after the bye week – (prepare early) with our new ‘FTP’ shirt in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. 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 Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merchandise at: https://bit.ly/2JcMKb2 Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit Lions Podcast Quick Takes – Green Bay Packers This week on Quick Takes, Chris and Jeff Risdon slide back into the broadcast chairs and discuss the Lions upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. We talk injuries, match-ups, what the game means for the division, take your calls, and more. This is a pivotal game in the Detroit Lions season, and a win means everything right now. After last year’s shut out, the Lions are hoping to pull of another victory in Lambeau, a place once reserved for Lions failure. How will the boys in blue fare? how will they match up? Chris and the Riz take We love doing this, so keep your eyes and/or ears peeled for our Quick Takes every Friday with the Detroit Lions Podcast. Chris and The Riz, together again… 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 Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merch at: https://bit.ly/2COyUXU Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Case get you ready for the upcoming battle with the Green Bay Packers. This is for the division title. A game in which the Lions control their destiny. The type of game that the Lions have historically had a difficult time with. We’ll get you ready. We also provide a progress report on Matthew Stafford’s career thus far and how he measures against some of the greats. We’ll briefly touch on fantasy, and we bring you an early Lions injury report. Lastly, Case takes us on an in-depth walk ‘Around The Division’. Detroit Lions Podcast Gets You Ready For Monday Night With the bye week in the books, the Lions are looking to one of the biggest games they’ll face this year. This is a statement game for the Lions.  We’ll get you prepped with the info you need for this week’s Monday night match-up. We’ll talk about the Packers performance against the Dallas Cowboys and what it means. Their injury situation, our recent record at Lambeau and more. As a matter of fact, we get off to a soft start with a new segment we’re working on called “Threat Assessment”… Something you are going to eventually love on the Detroit Lions Podcast. We also spend some time discussing Matthew Stafford’s career stats thus far. We’ll talk about where he lands and some of the company he currently keeps in the record books. Does anyone remember Joe Montana? Trust me, Matthew’s numbers are excellent and knowing them will arm you with you need to speak with less enlightened folks. There’s a number of folks that just don’t know how great our favorite quarterback is. Who’s Hurt And Who’s Ready To Return? We cover the early injury report and give you a sense of who to watch for as the week’s practices progress. Also, Case takes you on a Detroit Lions Podcast fan favorite trip, ‘Around The Division’! If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our newest t-shirt addition,  we’re prepping for the Green Bay Packers game after the bye week – (prepare early) with our new ‘FTP’ shirt in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. 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 Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merchandise at: https://bit.ly/2JcMKb2 Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris is joined by Dean Blandino to discuss the most recent week’s Lions officiating controversy. This game presented a number of opportunities to look at officiating, why specific calls were made, and why others weren’t. Dean also takes your calls and answers your questions directly.  Eventually, Chris has to ask the question that all of the keyboard warriors were afraid to ask. Detroit Lions Podcast Is Official This game against the Kansas City Chiefs was a thriller. You could tell the Lions have turned a corner as a team and the future is bright in Detroit. Unfortunately, the team had to play through a number of calls that didn’t necessarily go the teams’ way. Previous Lions teams might have folded and ended the game in a hopeless loss. This Lions team was in it to the very last play. While the scoreboard didn’t show the score Lions fans hoped for, the team showed that they are made of something much different than before. This is the stuff that competitors are made of. It might be just the stuff winners are made of. Dean talks about the points of the officiating in the game that fans have an issue with and tells us where good calls were made (and why) as well as where officiating mistakes were made. We also take a broader look at the rules of the game and discuss changes we’d like to see there.  Lastly, we open the calls to the fans and allow folks to directly ask Dean what’s been on their mind about anything at all. Where Are You Tough Guys? In the end, the keyboard warriors were afraid to call, so Chris asked the question that all the tough guys wanted to know about. Dean goes into the infamous ‘Party Bus’ situation and explains how it all went down, who was involved (nope, no hookers or blow), and the significant issue of the timeline. It’s a good conversation overall, and Lions fans can take a lot away from this. If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our newest t-shirt addition.  Get ready for the Green Bay Packers game after the bye week – (prepare early) with our new ‘FTP’ shirt in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. 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 Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merchandise at: https://bit.ly/2JcMKb2 Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris is joined by Ash Thompson to discuss the Lions home loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. In another game in which the Lions were projected to lose, the Lions took the Chiefs to the last play of the game. The national conversation about the Lions will certainly change for the better after this showing. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to take away a win.  The good news is that this was still a statement game in which the Lions showed they could play on the same level as a Super Bowl contender.  We’re here to help you understand the perspective. Detroit Lions Podcast Calls Out A Culture Change This team has never had a loss that gave the fan base so much hope. The team played for a full 60 minutes and showed that they can not only hang with the best the NFL has to offer, but could even beat them. In the Fox pregame show, Michael Strahan predicted the Chiefs by 14 points. After this game, his tune about the Lions is going to have to change. The entire conversation about the Lions will change at the national level. This team has shown that it can play big boy football, and they put the NFC North on notice today. We take your calls and discuss the role of the officials in today’s game. There is a ton of opportunity for controversy here, but we believe that good teams overcome the officials’ impact today. Chris has never seen a fan base happier after a loss than those he spoke with today. The optimism is well founded. Big show, lots to talk about, and a fine way to head into the bye. Don’t Miss Us On YouTube If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our newest t-shirt addition,  we’re prepping for the Green Bay Packers game after the bye week – (prepare early) with our new ‘FTP’ shirt in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Let us know what you think of the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: DetroitLionsPodcast  Your input will continue help make the show better and keep us the #1 Detroit Lions Podcast on the Internet. Don’t forget to leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming show!  You can also give us a call on the Lions Line at (929) 33-Lions and leave a message there. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merch at: https://bit.ly/2COyUXU Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kx3h41FL2A Detroit Lions Podcast Quick Takes This week on Quick Takes, Chris and Jeff slide back into the broadcast chairs and discuss the Lions recent game against the Philadelphia Eagles. We also ponder the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and take your questions. Your calls and questions from the Patreon Slack chat make up a good bit of content this week as well as discussion on why the Lions aren’t going to pick up Jalen Ramsey (so stop asking). The Detroit Lions Podcast definitely didn’t hold true to the show’s name, with over an hour of content, these takes are anything but quick. Suffice it to say, they are just what you need to get ready for this week’s game against the Chiefs. We’ll let you know why its winnable, and hoe the Lions might hope to pull off the win. If they do, this could be bigger than last years’ victory against the New England Patriots. Great topics this week with Chris and the Riz, but the best part is taking your calls and questions. We’re looking to start doing this on the regular again this year, so keep your eyes and/or ears peeled for our Quick Takes. Chris and The Riz, together again… 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 Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merch at: https://bit.ly/2COyUXU Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris is joined by Sandman to discuss the Lions big win over the Philadelphia Eagles. After another game in which the Lions were projected to lose, they powered through and came out undefeated in the end. No one expected this Lions team to be in this position after three games. The most optimistic predictions had the team at 1-2. There is a lot to unpack from this performance, and we’re here to help you put things in perspective. Detroit Lions Podcast Screams Undefeated! A team that has been an underdog ever since week one has shown determination and grit beyond expectations. This is a different organization and definitely not the “Same Old Lions”.  It’s about time fans realize this and take the time to enjoy the good football they deserve. The Detroit Lions Podcast spends a good deal of time breaking this down and helping Lions fans understand what to take away from this game. We also take a look ahead at the Kansas City Chiefs match-up next week and start thinking about how that game could be a win, even if the scoreboard shows an ‘L’ after the game. Don’t Miss Us On YouTube If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our newest t-shirt addition,  prepping for the Green Bay Packers after the bye week. Join us and prepare early with our new ‘FTP’ shirt in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Let us know what you think of the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: DetroitLionsPodcast  Your input will continue help make the show better and keep us the #1 Detroit Lions Podcast on the Internet. Don’t forget to leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming show!  You can also give us a call on the Lions Line at (929) 33-Lions and leave a message there. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merch at: https://bit.ly/2COyUXU Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Case bring you the latest Lions news after the nerve wracking win over the Chargers. Very few thought that this team would be undefeated after two games this season, and we tell you why the trend could continue. We take a look at the Lions Defense, Special Teams, the offense (and the offensive line in particular). We discuss some late breaking roster changes, take a look ahead at the Eagles, and go Around the Division. Detroit Lions Podcast Victory Party! First things first, we discuss the Lions victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a messy game, but there is a lot of good to take away from it. Most importantly, the Detroit Lions came away victorious and surprised a lot of fans who were still stunned from the previous week’s tie. We also admit our surprise at Jamal Agnew remaining on the team at this point. Something more than Amendola taking reps has to change, and we expect to see some more J.D. McKissic on the field. When news breaks, we cover it. We react to the CJ Anderson cut and Paul Perkins pickup as well as what it might mean to the team. There are a few nice little insider nuggets in this conversation too… From there the Detroit Lions Podcast discusses Matthew Stafford and his interceptions in the last game. There have been a number of discussions about them and we want to be sure to bring some context and sanity to the discussion. This leads us to a discussion about the offensive scheme and an early report card on Darrell Bevell with a comparison to Jim Bob Cooter’s portfolio of work. We take a moment to discuss the tight end situation in Detroit.  This is a story of riches and not a cautionary tale. It’s so nice to finally see great tight ends in Detroit again. Comparing NFC North Quarterbacks And Including Eli Manning Next the Detroit Lions Podcast goes over the current rankings of the NFC North quarterbacks with the New York Giants backup quarterback included. We take a few moments to delve into the predictions for the upcoming Eagles game.  For the second week in a row, it may be a heck of a lot more winnable than we thought even 3 weeks ago. We also take you around the division to look at our competition and to ascertain where we might stand after the second week of football. 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 Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merchandise at: https://bit.ly/2JcMKb2 Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris is joined by Ash Thompson to discuss the Lions incredible home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Lions were projected to lose this one, instead the Lions stood tall. There were far too many penalties from both teams with the Lions leading to spending the majority of the second half playing from behind. True to former form, the team was able to stage an amazing comeback. There is a lot to unpack from this performance, and we’re here to help you put things in perspective. Detroit Lions Podcast Happy With A Win First and foremost, the Lions are in a position that very few predicted – undefeated after two games. The team is in second place, a half of a game out of first in the NFC North. This is one of those games where many Lions fans come out frustrated. We don’t agree, there is a lot to be happy with here.  There are a few that don’t deserve celebration too, and one of them may not  be on the team next week. The Detroit Lions Podcast spends a good deal of time breaking this down and discussing what Lions fans should take away from this game. Don’t Miss Us On YouTube If you prefer the video version of the podcast, check out the Detroit Lions Podcast YouTube Channel here. Also, don’t miss our newest t-shirt addition, the “Hockamania” shirt in the Detroit Lions Podcast store. Let us know what you think of the show by commenting in the podcast thread in the subreddit, or by leaving us a voice mail message via Skype at: DetroitLionsPodcast  Your input will continue help make the show better and keep us the #1 Detroit Lions Podcast on the Internet. Don’t forget to leave us a message on Skype, you just might be featured in an upcoming show!  You can also give us a call on the Lions Line at (929) 33-Lions and leave a message there. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merch at: https://bit.ly/2COyUXU Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Case take you through the Lions tie that felt like a loss. Did it feel like a loss because we were conditioned toward that outcome? Was this improvement? What does this mean for the team? Detroit Lions Podcast In Arizona We spend a good deal of time and take you deep on the game experience in Arizona. Case was in the stadium and brings us the tales of glory that only a visiting Lions fan can bring.  We break the game down into two sections – the first three and a half quarters and the last half quarter. They were two different games and we explain what happened, why it happened, and why we don’t expect to see something like this next week. From there the Detroit Lions Podcast discusses the situation with Antonio Brown. There is an aspect to this story that rings a little bell of similarity to something we’ve seen in Detroit… We share our thoughts on the matter and await the next shocking turn as much as anyone else. We take a moment to discuss a man who most Lions fans are familiar with, Fred McLeod. He passed away the other day and deserves a moment of our time to remember him and his contributions to Detroit. Next the Detroit Lions Podcast breaks out the hype with Chris’s latest audio creation.  We’re looking for your feedback on this – help us know where your hype level is after hearing this. Lions Look Forward We take a few moments to delve into the predictions for the upcoming Chargers game.  It may be a heck of a lot more winnable than we thought even 3 weeks ago. We also take you around the division to look at our competition and to ascertain where we might stand after the first week of football. Finally, the Detroit Lions Podcast welcomes our friend Dean Blandino to the show to discuss his new podcast, review the craziest calls in the NFL this week, and grade the officials on their work in the Lions game. 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 Detroit Lions Podcast!  You can also give us a call at (929) 33-Lions. Get your Lions Gear at: https://bit.ly/2Ooo5Px Shop Amazon at: https://amzn.to/2O8LUti Get Detroit Lions Podcast Merchandise at: https://bit.ly/2JcMKb2 Donate Direct at: https://bit.ly/2qnEtFj Join the Patreon Crew at: https://bit.ly/2bgQgyj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices