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Detroit Lions mailbag

Answering your questions about the Detroit Lions with SB Nation's Pride of Detroit.

Lions mailbag: Which NFL team is best equipped to beat Detroit?

Mailbag! Which NFL team is best equipped to beat the Detroit Lions, if any?

Detroit Lions mailbag: Is the offensive line regressing?

The Detroit Lions have looked vulnerable in pass protection lately. Is there some regression happening? We answer that and more in our weekly mailbag.

Detroit Lions mailbag: How Za’Darius Smith will impact depth chart, scheme

Jeremy and Erik answer your Detroit Lions mailbag questions, particularly about the Za’Darius Smith trade.

Lions Mailbag: Reacting to the Jameson Williams reported suspension

This week’s Midweek Mailbag covers our thoughts on the Jameson Williams suspension, more trade talk, and if there’s any concern with the offensive line.

Lions mailbag: Is Detroit’s interest in a Haason Reddick trade legit?

This week’s Detroit Lions mailbag surrounds Aidan Hutchinson replacements, including a key question: Is the interest in Haason Reddick legit?

Lions mailbag: Will Detroit ever trade for a blue-chip player?

With the trade deadline coming up, would the Detroit Lions ever consider a splash midseason move?

Lions mailbag: Who will step in for Derrick Barnes at SAM linebacker?

With Derrick Barnes likely to miss the entire 2024 season, how will the Detroit Lions fill the SAM linebacker role? That and more in this week’s mailbag.

Lions mailbag: What’s up with Sam LaPorta?

Sam LaPorta is off to a slow start. What’s up with that? We answer that and more in our latest Detroit Lions mailbag.

Mailbag: Do opponents really experience a Detroit Lions hangover?

Every team that has played the Detroit Lions has been blown out the following week. Is this a real phenomenon or a coincidence? We debate in our latest mailbag.

Lions mailbag: Can Detroit stop Kyler Murray from beating them with his legs?

How will the Detroit Lions try to stop Kyler Murray’s mobility this week? Are they equipped to do so? That, and more, in this week’s Midweek Mailbag.

Lions Mailbag: Is pressure the reason for Jared Goff’s early struggles?

Is Jared Goff succumbing to the pressure, or is there something else to explain his early season struggles? That and more in our written mailbag.

Mailbag: If Jameson Williams breaks out, what happens to other WR’s target share?

Are there enough targets to go around for all of the Detroit Lions weapons? That and more in our written mailbag.

Mailbag: Did the Rams do anything to take Amon-Ra St. Brown away?

What was with the lack of Amon-Ra St. Brown’s production in Week 1? We answer that and much more in this week’s Midweek Mailbag.

Mailbag: 5 things that must happen for Detroit Lions to meet expectations

A look at five things that must happen for the Detroit Lions to meet expectations in the 2024 season—along with other mailbag questions.

Mailbag: Which Lions practice squad WR will win a spot on the 53-man roster?

The Detroit Lions have a positional battle still happening at WR. Who will win out the job? We discuss in our Week 1 mailbag.

Lions mailbag: Should Detroit’s defense blitz less in 2024?

We’ve got a written AND podcast mailbag for you, discussing Detroit Lions topics from joint practice value, Jameson Williams confidence level, and should Detroit blitz less?

Mailbag: Predicting the Detroit Lions starting roles at EDGE, LB, DB

In this week’s midweek mailbag, we try to predict the starting role on the Detroit Lions defense.

Mailbag: Is Hendon Hooker’s status as the Lions QB2 in doubt?

Is Hendon Hooker’s status as the Lions QB2 in doubt? What’s the Lions’ plan at reserve OT? C? That and more in our latest mailbag:

Mailbag: Biggest villain in 2024, Jahmyr Gibbs or Jameson Williams?

Who will be the Lions’ biggest villain in 2024, Jahmyr Gibbs or Jameson Williams? We answer that question in this week’s mailbag:

Mailbag: What does the Lions' ideal secondary look like?

In our second installment in this week’s POD Mailbag, we take a look at the Lions ideal secondary and much more.

Lions Mailbag: How big of a problem is losing front office employees?

How big of a concern is the Detroit Lions’ front office continually getting poached? We answer that and much more in the return of our mailbag.

Lions mailbag: Would Brad Holmes mortgage future to trade up in NFL Draft?

Would the Lions dig into future resources to trade up in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft? We discuss in our MAILBAG!

Lions free agency mailbag: Could Quandre Diggs return to Detroit ?

Could Quandre Diggs make his way back to the Detroit Lions in free agency?

Mailbag: Will Lions avoid a prospect who opts out of NFL Combine drills?

If an NFL Draft prospect turned down the opportunity to compete at the NFL Combine, would the Detroit Lions hold it against them?

Lions call-in show: What will the defensive starting lineup look like in 2024?

In the return of our Detroit Lions call-in show, we predict what the team’s defensive lineup may look like in 2024.

Re-introducing our Detroit Lions call-in show!

Our Detroit Lions call-in show returns THIS SATURDAY! Here’s how to be a part of it.

Lions mailbag: Will Detroit make a splash move this offseason?

The Detroit Lions are contenders and they have cap room to maneuver. Does that mean a big offseason move is coming? We debate.

Lions mailbag: How much have the Buccaneers changed since Week 6?

The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-6 back in October. But how much have the Bucs changed in three months? We discuss in our NFC Divisional Round Midweek Mailbag.

Lions mailbag: Can James Houston make a big playoff impact?

James Houston is eyeing a return for the Detroit Lions playoffs, but just how big of an impact can he make coming off a 4-month stint on IR.

Mailbag: Who’s to blame for the Detroit Lions’ defensive struggles?

Jeremy and Erik break down everything that has gone wrong with the Detroit Lions defense over the past month or so.

Mailbag: Will the Lions improve their pass rush in 2nd half of season?

The Detroit Lions sack numbers are considerably lagging behind. What can they do to improve in the second half of the season?

Mailbag: Which Detroit Lions player will break out in the 2nd half of the season?

The Detroit Lions have had strong second halves to their seasons under Dan Campbell, thanks to performances of young players. Who takes that jump in 2023?

Sneak peek: Pride of Detroit Direct’s bye week subscriber mailbag

We’re giving Pride of Detroit readers a look behind the curtain of Pride of Detroit Direct.

Detroit Lions mailbag: Trade deadline edition

Breaking down possible Detroit Lions trade targets, their likelihood of making a trade, and how much Lions GM Brad Holmes should be willing to shell out.

Lions mailbag: How will Detroit respond to life without David Montgomery?

The Detroit Lions will be missing a key part of their offense due to David Montgomery’s injury. How will they respond?

Lions mailbag: When are extensions coming for Jared Goff, Jonah Jackson?

Two Detroit Lions players seem destined for big, new deals. When will Jared Goff and Jonah Jackson get paid? We discuss in our mailbag.

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