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Detroit Lions - Team Notes

https://www.detroitlionspodcast.com/christopher/2018/09/04/detroit-lions-podcast-look-jets/
Detroit Lions Podcast Episode 167 – Lions Look To The Jets. 96 minutes. Must listen!!!

In this episode of The Detroit Lions Podcast, Chris and Case break down the latest Lions news ahead of the season opener against the New York Jets. The guys cover the final 53-man roster, the Khalil Mack trade (and what it means for the Detroit Lions), some recent signings, and Case takes us ‘Around the Division’. We’re not done there, we take a listener call for Fansanity, after which the Riz joins us for a segment with a magical rant.

First, the guys clean up the mess that was the preseason with a breakdown of the game against the Cleveland Browns. It was hard to watch, and helps a fan understand just how great the regular season is. Thank goodness that is all behind us. Now its time to get to the real stuff.

Cut Down To 53
Since the Lions established their 53-man roster, we talk about who made it, and who didn’t. We discuss things we would have done differently. Then we set up for future discussion about our choices and the ones Bob Quinn made. These just might prove interesting as the year progresses.

So Khalil Mack is in Chicago these days, eh? The Detroit Lions Podcast doesn’t let you down. We discuss this at a few different points in the show and break down what it means for the Lions. We also talk about how it affects the NFC North as a whole, but you’ll have stick around for Case’s ‘Around the Division’ segment to hear that.

Athalon Sports reveals how ignorant they can be by asserting that Matthew Stafford is a higher injury risk that Sam Bradford. Everyone knows that Sam was glued together with baling wire and duct tape last year. It’s a ridiculous assertion from an outlet that can’t be serious. Just skip past these headlines and don’t give these people clicks. The Detroit Lions Podcast covers a whole lot more including taking a great fan call in the ‘Fansanity’ segment.

We Never Forget ‘The Riz’ On The Detroit Lions Podcast
Lastly, the Riz joins us for “Riz’s Wisdom”. We take a call from a highly triggered Detroit Lions fan and break it down to basics. The guys sounds like a total lunatic. We break down the Quandre Diggs deal. The guys explain what it means for the defense, and how this looks like an awesome move for the team. Also, we discuss a Jeff Risdon article on Lionswire where he highlights a significant change in focus from Matt Patricia. He clearly articulates what the preseason was for, and the savvy listener/reader just might figure out that things aren’t as bad as the whiners might have you believe.

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.
 
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The Lions have waived DE Anthony Zettel and claimed DE Romeo Okwara off of waivers from the Giants.

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...tel-sign-romeo-okwara-transaction-waiver-wire
Lions waive Anthony Zettel, sign DE Romeo Okwara.
The former sixth-round pick of Bob Quinn’s first draft was waived on Wednesday to make room for another defensive end.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018...-the-lions-claiming-de-okwara-waiving-zettel/
Instant analysis of the Lions claiming DE Okwara, waiving Zettel.
LionsWire

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/05/romeo-okwara-what-the-lions-are-getting-in-the-edge/
Romeo Okwara: what the Lions are getting in the EDGE.
LionsWire

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2018/09/lions-waive-anthony-zettel-claim-romeo-okwara
Lions Waive Zettel, Claim Okwara.
ProFootballRumors

https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/09/lions_cut_anthony_zettel_to_ma.html#incart_river_index
Lions cut Anthony Zettel to make room for Romeo Okwara waiver claim.
Mlive

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...nthony-zettel-add-de-romeo-okwara/1207006002/
Detroit Lions waive Anthony Zettel, add DE Romeo Okwara.
Freep

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...m-romeo-okwara-cut-anthony-zettel/1207135002/
Lions claim Romeo Okwara, cut Anthony Zettel.
Detnews

The Lions have moved on from another pick from Bob Quinn's first draft class in Detroit, waiving defensive end Anthony Zettel on Wednesday as a corresponding move for claiming Giants DE Romeo Okwara.
Zettel started every game for the Lions last year at defensive end after Kerry Hyder had a season-ending Achilles injury and finished with 43 tackles and 6.5 sacks.
He's the fifth pick from Quinn's 2016 class to be cut by Detroit, joining RB Dwayne Washington, LB Antwoine Williams, LS Jimmy Landes and QB Jake Rudock, who is now on Detroit's practice squad.
espn

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-awarded-de-romeo-okwara-via-waivers-from-new-york-giants
Lions awarded DE Romeo Okwara via waivers from New York Giants.
Lions.com

https://sidelionreport.com/2018/09/05/detroit-lions-anthony-zettel-romeo-okwara/
Detroit Lions waive Anthony Zettel; Add Romeo Okwara.
SLR
 
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Revisiting how and why the Detroit Lions drafted Matthew Stafford.
The Athletic provides an in-depth look into what was one of the most important decisions in franchise history.
hris Burke of The Athletic has an outstanding piece on the oral history of the 2009 Detroit Lions and their process in deciding to draft Matthew Stafford first overall.

Burke talked with then general manager Martin Mayhew, head coach Jim Schwartz, offensive coordinator Scott Linehan, and, of course, Stafford himself to get the scoop on the kind of pre-draft process they put Stafford through, the outside pressure from fans who overwhelmingly wanted Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry, and the internal team debate between Stafford and Marc Sanchez, the second quarterback off the board in the 2009 NFL Draft.

It?s a very good behind-the-scenes look at what the pre-draft process really looks like, and what goes through the mind of a general manager trying to turn around a franchise in their darkest hour. If you have an Athletic subscription, I highly recommend taking some time out of your day to read this.

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https://www.detroitlions.com/video/all-video
The Lions positional coaches met with the media on Monday.
You can check out their interviews here: defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni, offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, OL coach Jeff Davidson, DBs coach Brian Stewart, TEs coach Chris White, QB coach George Godsey, DL coach Bo Davis, LBs coach Al Golden, WRs coach Robert Prince, RBs coach David Walker.
Lions.com
 
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