Pride Of Detroit - NFL Lions podcast

It's just practice but is there a place to be concerned? The Pride Of Detroit quartet talk about what they've seen through three preseason games, especially as the offense continues to struggle and there's questions lingering in the defensive backfield. Are these concerns justified? Will this all be fixed by the start of the season? What can we expect of roster cuts? How's #Longsnapperwatch2016 going? This and more in an in-depth analysis of the Detroit Lions as the end of the preseason looms. There's also a heated conversation about cereal in the mailbag.

With preseason game 2 in the books and preseason game 3 on the horizon, the crew files in to discuss what will happen with the roster as the cuts begin to loom. There's questions about what to make of Dwayne Washington's performance so far, and the roster cuts will only bring those questions into a brighter light. Then there' Jake Rudock, the latest in a line of Lions backup quarterback saviours among the fanbase. But what's real? What can be accomplished by putting him in Dan Orlovsky's space? Will he get more use being on the practice squad? We also take a look at the rest of the roster and take questions from Lions fans and Pride Of Detroit readers.

Chris, Ryan and Jeremy recap the first Lions preseason game, including the best oustanding performances from Jace Billingsley and other Lions looking to make a name for themselves; they also dissect ongoing problems with units that need to fix things before the season proper begins. They also discuss Chris Spielman's weird antics, the strange Andrew Quarless signing that's brought criticism down on the Lions, what to expect in preseason game 2 and so much more. Get to know all the Lions stories you'll need for the week!

Ryan, Chris and Alex recap their experiences at training camp from the weekend, but all was eclipsed by the injury suffered by Eric Ebron. The crew discusses what the latest news is available on his injury and whether or not he'll be good to go by the time the season starts in September. They also discuss practice with the Steelers and Friday's preseason game, plus taking a hard look at the roster and wondering who all will be surviving cuts when they roll around. In the mailbag, plenty of questions about the offensive line and who played the best Joker.

Chris Lemieux and Ryan Mathews take their talents to the realm of fantasy football. With some time before the reason, there's plenty of time to ponder the mysteries of this great game. They start with the beginning: how to have a proper fantasy draft party! Rather than Vegas, they suggest some other excellent venues to kick off the season just right. There's also discussion about ways to keep your league invested throughout the season, but only by getting a start right now can you do that. Ryan also discusses the merits of certain positions in the first round and how draft strategies are changing. In the fantasy advice mailbag, they talk about Ezekiel Elliott's unbelievable hype.

Training camp continues for the NFL and the Detroit Lions, and the Pride Of Detroit guys try to keep up with all the biggest stories out of training camp. They talk about their experiences witnessing the first week of camp and who looks good, and who might be fighting for their jobs. They also discuss DeAndre Levy's injury(?) and when he might be back for the Lions. In the mailbag, bad food takes and questions about the offensive line, plus Ryan plays Overwatch.

The end of July is here, football is nigh. The POD quartet talks about the final days without tangible football-esque activities. That happens to mean talking about the latest signing for the Lions - former 49ers receiver Anquan Boldin! Where does he fit in on the roster, and what does it mean for other receivers looking to make the final roster when the 2016 NFL season starts? And now with training camp starting up and POD writers headed to cover the practices, they talk about what they hope to see, the battles to look for and the players to watch as camp rolls on. In the mailbag, the crew tries to rank Jason Bourne movies and whether the Lions should try to pursue newly-released quarterback Nick Foles.

Training camp opens soon, which means NFL football is nearly back! The Pride Of Detroit staff talks about their plans for camp and teases the coverage to come in the next few PODcasts. For now, it's the homestretch for Listcast: heated discussions about safeties and cornerbacks, two dynamic defensive positions that have been the talk of the game. Are there disagreements among the quartet of hosts? You know there are. Also in the mailbag, the worst Lions football experience of Jeremy's life, Matthew Stafford's real first name and reactions to the WWE Draft.

The Pride Of Detroit crew brings two listcasts this time, but shortened to five each. First it's the top five edge rushers of 2016, and will Chris make a mistake again? You know he will! Then it's ranking the top interior defensive linemen across the NFL, including a name that this gaggle of Lions fans cannot speak aloud. In the mailbag this week, some Lions topics, talk about the best albums so far this year and a brewing fight over the latest craze, Pokemon Go.

Jeremy, Chris, Ryan and Alex continue with LISTCAST protocols to rank the top tight ends in the NFL for 2016, but first actual Lions news breaks their mold. Stephen Tulloch is finally released by the Lions, leading them to wonder what took so long. They also discuss the biggest points from Thursday's E:60 interview with Calvin Johnson, who finally has opened up about what led him to retire from the NFL. They also talk about the first big news stories they remember as kids and get back to the LISTCAST with hot takes about the best tight ends in the NFL, a position that is mutating by the year.

A brand new podcast comes to the Pride Of Detroit channel! Chris Lemieux (@DetroitSouthern) and Ryan Mathews (@Ryan_POD) host a contest with POD's Mike Payton (@POD_Payton), Acme Packing Co.'s Evan "Tex" Western (@TexWestern), Daily Norseman's Arif Hassan (@ArifHassanNFL) and Windy City Gridiron's Lester Wiltfong (@wiltfongjr) in a four way debate on reader submitted questions about the NFC North and the NFL. Who's the most overrated quarterback? Who has the best tailgates? Who has the best rookie class going into the 2016 season? Wings or pizza? All this and more on the inaugural Football Fights podcast.

The Pride Of Detroit Name Tournament has unearthed a groundswell of support from a small town called Winnemucca, Nevada for Jace Billingsley. Jeremy talks with his father, Jim Billingsley, about the hopes surrounding the Detroit Lions undrafted free agent wide receiver out of Eastern Oregon University, and about the curious new link between Detroit, the Lions and this town of just around 7000 people.

Ryan, Chris, Alex and Jeremy unveil their top 10 running backs list for the 2016 NFL season. It's unbelievably heated this time around, in part due to disagreements over the Shady One. This one takes the whole podcast, but it's worth it for the banter and offseason joy only Pride Of Detroit can bring you. But wait, there's one more list...a special person of interest dear to the hearts of PODcast has submitted his own list of running backs that should be up for consideration...

After popular support for the first of Ryan Mathews' LISTCASTs, the PODcast is back with another set of Top 10 lists to keep Lions fans from going barmy over the summer. This time it's NFL wide receivers for the 2016 season, and in the void left by Calvin Johnson the crew - Chris, Jeremy, Alex and Ryan - attempt to hammer out the appropriate hierarchy. Along the way they also discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers historic victory, the protocols of long-suffering fanbases, and celebrity potlucks.

Jeremy, Chris and Ryan recap a very empty start to the Lions minicamp practices, but manage to squeeze in a few minutes to talk about the new Lions cheerleaders and the abysmal amount of excitement that brings. They also discuss the possibility that Jay-Z might buy the Lions if Darius Slay isn't careful. But really, this show is about listing, and Ryan wants to list things, so they list their top ten quarterbacks for 2016, complete with great big arguments and insults and hot takes. They also do the mailbag, per court orders.