One of These Years: a podcast about the Detroit Lions

Is it a panic move from the Detroit head coach? A necessary change? We break down what it means for this season and, possibly, heading into 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Detroit had every opportunity to notch its first win, at Pittsburgh, and couldn't take advantage. Is there a breaking point coming at QB? And what silver linings are there for the Lions, even in frustration? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Decker and Tim Boyle are set to return soon. Amon-Ra St. Brown says the Lions are looking to use him in different ways. What will those shifts mean for the rest of 2021, into 2022? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Sunday's blowout loss to the Eagles just another blip on the radar or does it foretell a disastrous final two months of the season? We get into that, plus talk about some Lions predictions for Week 9-18. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a lethargic loss to the Bengals, Dan Campbell's Lions responded with an energetic effort in Los Angeles. Does that response tell us anything about the direction of this team? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions hoped Goff could guide them through a rocky rebuilding season or two. Has he already proven that he's not capable of handling that task? We talk about Dan Campbell's postgame comments, Goff's performance and a miserable Week 6 loss to Cincinnati. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Campbell had to fight back tears after the Lions' latest heartbreaking defeat. How close to the breaking point is this team, after an 0-5 start? What signs of hope have shown up over the past few weeks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions couldn't get out of their own way in Chicago. Who's responsible for the errors that cost them throughout that game? We get into that, Dan Campbell's fourth-down decisions and your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The end was brutal, but a lot of what happened during Sunday's Lions loss to the Ravens should be seen as positives by Detroit's coaching staff. We discuss what matters moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions had a shot to knock off the Packers on MNF, but they fell apart after taking a 17-14 halftime lead. What went wrong and what can be fixed moving forward? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lot to unpack after the Lions' Week 1 loss to San Francisco. What does Penei Sewell's play at left tackle mean? Can Jared Goff find a deep ball? Is there a way back for Jeff Okudah? We break it down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an offseason filled with change -- and an energetic training camp -- Dan Campbell's team makes its debut on Sunday. What would constitute success in year one? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In all likelihood, the Lions aren't done forming their Week 1 roster. But they did have to make some decisions to get under the initial 53-man limit. How'd they do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a long month of August, the Lions need to have their roster set by Aug. 31. Final takeaways from camp and predictions about the 53-man depth chart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Detroit's other rookies fare in the preseason opener? What else jumped out in the Lions' close loss to Buffalo? ( Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before the Bills come to town on Friday night, we break down the progress (and issues) for every position group on the Lions' depth chart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two weeks out from training camp, we chat about why there is -- surprise! -- Matthew Stafford hype flowing from all corners right now. And, on the Lions' front, we dig into the tape on Penei Sewell and three other 2021 draft picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A clearer picture of the 2021 Lions won't be available until training camp and the preseason, but what did we learn from observing three days of minicamp in Allen Park? Some thoughts on Jared Goff, the secondary and the skill positions, plus we take a few of your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've had a couple of looks at the new (and improved??) Lions and the Dan Campbell coaching staff. What are the early takeaways from OTA workouts? Where does this team go from here over the summer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn recently hosted The Athletic for film sessions on the team's key free-agent additions. What did those discussion reveal about the new schemes? And what were the initial impressions off rookie minicamp? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Detroit get it right with the Penei Sewell pick? Will Brad Holmes regret passing on Justin Fields? Which prospects can step right in and help next season? We break it all down this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One last look through our final Big Board. And (another) conversation about how the Lions might deal with a trade down, an early QB run or their pick of Justin Fields/Trey Lance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a pre-draft mailbag edition of the show, as we take your questions on the Lions' rebuild and offseason. First, though, we talk through the latest on the draft: QB rumors, the offensive tackles, trades ... whatever might impact GM Brad Holmes come April 29. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dolphins, 49ers and Eagles shook up the Round 1 draft order. What does all that movement mean for how the Lions' board may look at pick No. 7? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Matthew Stafford-for-Jared Goff swap is official. Michael Brockers, Jamaal Williams and others are headed to Detroit. Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones and plenty of Bob Quinn's signings are out.Now what? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell spoke with the media this week. What did their comments reveal about Kenny Golladay's future, free agency or the plans at pick No. 7? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We run through our latest Lions mock draft (up now on The Athletic) -- six picks, starting with a surprise at No. 7. And then, a conversation about the Lions' messy salary-cap situation and how GM Brad Holmes might get out from under it this offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pistons beat writer James Edwards III and Red Wings beat writer Max Bultman hop on as guests this week. The topic: Are any of Detroit's big four sports franchises close to producing a winner again? And what's ahead for the Lions as they start down the rebuild road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With their franchise QB headed to the Rams for a former No. 1 pick and a bunch of draft capital, where do the Lions go from here? Plus, answering some of your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever since the Lions announced the hire of new GM Brad Holmes, the news out of Allen Park has been almost nonstop. The biggest piece: Matthew Stafford has asked for a trade, and the Lions will attempt to grant his wish. What's that mean for his legacy and the team's future? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Detroit Lions' new head coach, Dan Campbell, reintroduced himself to the fans with an intense press conference that ran nearly 90 minutes. What were the big takeaways? And how will his partnership with Brad Holmes work for this organization? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions' search for a new general manager concluded with the hiring of Brad Holmes, from the Rams. It appears the coaching field is narrowing too, but what's going to be the outcome there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions have been linked to 11 GM candidates and six prospective head coaches. How much wider will they cast the net, when will this be done and -- most importantly, perhaps, what did they learn from their last trip down this road? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions' humiliating 47-7 loss to Tampa Bay reinforced -- as if anyone needed reminder -- just how far away this Detroit roster is from where it needs to be. What should be the first order of business for the incoming GM? How long-term is the project ahead? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What did the Brayden Coombs firing teach us about who's running the show in Detroit right now? And as we look toward the next GM, which players project as long-term pieces for this franchise? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions' loss to Green Bay didn't teach us any new lessons, aside from sidelining Matthew Stafford. What's the organization facing with his future? And when can we expect a new regime to be in place? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions rallied from 10-point deficit to stun the Bears Sunday, handing Darrell Bevell a win in his interim coaching debut. Was there anything -- particularly with a more aggressive Matthew Stafford -- that Bevell's team can build on over the final four weeks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions are in need of a new head coach and GM, after Sheila Ford Hamp announced Saturday that Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia had been dismissed. How did it come to this? And where do the Lions go from here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Matt Patricia-Bob Quinn regime may have used up the last of its lives Sunday, in an embarrassing 20-0 Lions loss at Carolina. Where does owner Sheila Ford Hamp go from here? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did the Lions save their season with a win over Washington or just prolong the inevitable? Their rookie running back could be a key toward answering that question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With eight games left in the 2020 season, the Lions are at a crossroads. Can they turn this around and save the Bob Quinn/Matt Patricia regime? Or is it time to look ahead to 2021? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday's Lions loss to the Colts was all too familiar -- uninspired play calling, coverage breakdowns, costly mistakes. Is it too late in the season (and in the Matt Patricia era) for this team to change its ways? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NFL Network analytics expert (and Okemos native) Cynthia Frelund hops on to discuss the Lions' present and future, as well as how the field of analytics is impacting the sport (41:50 mark). Before that, we break down Detroit's bizarre Week 7 victory over the Falcons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much of what Detroit did well on Sunday can translate over to Week 7? Plus, we answer some of your Twitter questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions are 1-3, but with a friendly schedule ahead over the next seven weeks. What would progress look like between now and then? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest Ty Schalter subs in for Nick Baumgardner, as we discuss just how damning a setback the Lions' loss to the Saints was. Can Matt Patricia still turn this around or is the end inevitable? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Desperate after an 0-2 start, Detroit swiped a last-second victory from the Cardinals. How'd they pull it off? And, more importantly, how can they do it again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a blowout loss to the Packers, is there anything the Lions can do to salvage this thing? Or is it already too late? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cruising toward a season-opening win over the Bears, the Lions instead led a 17-point lead flip into a 27-23 loss. How'd it fall apart? What comes next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of this Lions roster? Which players are in the spotlight? In our debut episode, we break it all down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.