Episode #96: Everything Defense

This week Erik and Joe flip to the defensive side of the ball where they break down every position group. As a special bonus, and also due to rambling on in the previous episode, they will also break down the offensive line. “Everything Offense” episode covered almost all of the offense. The first breakdown is the last remaining offensive position group The defensive line gets their turn first in the defensive breakdown Damon Harrison finds himself at No. 40 on PFF Top-101 grades for NFL players PFF: Hand earned highest pass rushing grade for rookie IDLsince they started keeping track in 2006 At how many different positions will we see Hand in 2019? Will Ed Oliverbeinplay when the Lions draft at #8? Lions Wire has profiled EDGE’s Rashan Gary and Brian Burns this week The newest Lion is free agent linebacker Tre Williams Is the need at LB greater than it seems? Under what condition will the Lions move Jarrad Davis to WILL? A recent mock has Buffalo LB Khalil Hodge to the Lions in the third round, how does he fit? Could Nevin Lawson be on his way out? And how would the Lions replace him? Will Jamal Agnew find his role in the secondary increase in 2019? Would it be for the best if the Lions moved on from Teez Tabor? Are the Lions more likely to upgrade the corner position through free agency or the draft? Could Bradley Roby be an option? Is DeAndre Baker a similar talent to Greedy Williams? Who will replace Glover Quin’s leadership in the locker room if he retires? Could Landon Collins be an impending Lion if he makes it to free agency? Don’t forget, the Lions hired John Bonamego as special teams coordinator Bill Belichick gives the Lions some love for showing his Patriots how to beat the Rams Just a reminder, if you like our show you can subscribe to iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or Podbean. As always, thanks for listening. Tweet us (@erikschlitt, @JoeKania_DLB, @lionsbreakdown)