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Carlos and Shawn preview the upcoming NFL draft in Detroit this week by inviting Freep Lions reporter Dave Birkett back on to the show. Dave walks the guys through his mock draft picks and hypothetical Lions drafting scenarios. How likely are the Lions to go after a cornerback? Is the team poised to trade and

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This week, Shawn is joined by longtime Detroit radio staple Marc Fellhauer, co-host of the “Drew and Mike” podcast and the “ML Soul of Detroit” podcast. The guys break down how much fun the Detroit Lions’ run has been, and also take an early look ahead at Michigan football’s College Football Playoff semifinal game.

This week, Carlos & Shawn are joined by Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett to break down what went right and wrong for the Lions this season. They also recap the end-of-the year comments by head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes as they look ahead to the future. 

This week, Carlos and Shawn welcome back Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett to break down the Detroit Lions, who got a much-needed win Sunday against the Packers. Or did they just hurt their draft standing? Plus, the guys discuss Michigan football and Blake Corum’s NFL draft prospects. 

This week, the guys trade their views on human nature while talking about Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s decision to stay with the team. Later, Carlos & Shawn rank where each of Detroit’s major sports teams stand in making a playoff appearance. 

This week, Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett joins the guys to once again ponder over “the quarterback discussion” and what the Detroit Lions should do with the position. The guys also look at the double-edged sword of success and if Dan Campbell should have been considered for NFL Coach of the Year. 

This week, the guys ruminate on the space between cynicism and skepticism as they discuss how the sports media landscape has evolved. Later, Carlos and Shawn use the remaining playoff teams as the measuring guide for what improvements the Lions need to make in their near future. Finally, as always, we end on our favorite

Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett is back in the guest seat this week. Along with Carlos & Shawn, the guys talk the above-average results GM Brad Holmes and crew managed to wrangle. The trio cover positional value, the newly acquired players, and wonder if the Lions were aggressive enough going after defensive players.

This week, Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett is back in the guest seat to walk the guys through drafting strategies and scenarios available to the Lions. What positions can the team fill to capitalize on their window to win? Should the Lions draft a new QB or go all in on Jared Goff?

Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett is back in the guest seat with Carlos and Shawn this week. The guys talk how certain members of the Lions organization are handling the expectations for the upcoming season. Should they be viewed as underdogs or the team to beat for the NFC North? Does offensive coordinator

The guys are back this week and they’re tackling Shawn’s recent piece exploring how the Detroit Lions’ season could unfold (https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/shawn-windsor/2023/06/20/detroit-lions-schedule-nfc-north-division-winner-predicting-schedule-2023/70336275007/) . How many wins does this team need to rack up for all the hype and anticipation to pay off? Later, with the NHL draft next week, Carlos & Shawn talk Detroit Red Wings

Carlos and Shawn share their post-game impressions and take-aways from the Lions’ victory over the Falcons from Ford Field.  

Carlos & Shawn join us from Ford Field with their immediate reactions following the Lion’s tough loss to the Seattle Seahawks. 

This week, the guys are joined by Free Press Lions beat writer Dave Birkett to talk who’s impressing us and who’s struggling in training camp so far. The trio all agree the Detroit Lions could very well contend for a postseason appearance this year, but how much time do they realistically have to compete? Later,

Free Press Lions Reporter Dave Birkett sat down with Detroit Lions rookie Quarterback Hendon Hooker. Dave asks how Hooker is progressing on his injury recovery, what the transition to the NFL has been like and more! 

Carlos joins Shawn remotely from Lambeau Field and together the guys share their immediate reactions to Detroit Lions’ win over Green Bay Packers. 

This week, Carlos and Shawn go over the heated debate over the Detroit Lions’ approach at the trade deadline. Was this the moment to go all in?  Read Carlos’ most recent work here (https://www.freep.com/staff/2683994001/carlos-monarrez/) . Read Shawn’s most recent work here (https://www.freep.com/staff/2646295001/shawn-windsor/) .