The Lions Hype Train is Unhinged (and correct)

[@BootlegFootball]

There, we were positive about the Lions. Please do not harm us next Spring when we come to Detroit for NFL Draft week.

[@thebee0320]

If we win the super bowl you need to wear a Jamo Jersey to the draft

[@mobbinReelDeep]

Our mutual hatred of the Packers is much stronger than our mutual hatred of one another...

[@Snoil]

No worries there, we can always make Packer jokes mutually

[@kingaliy4272]

Just remember.. No one understands and know what the LIONS need better than the LIONS(Brad & Dan)... #OnePride

[@michaelmahboy6339]

Ya but u got a frrieenndd in me🦁

[@colinbunn6066]

As a Patriots fan, I'm all aboard the Lion's hype train. I want them to win. Additionally, we apologize for Matt Patricia..

[@jaya1000]

Apology not accepted 😤

[@IAmDonut_]

@@jaya1000 Pats just went through their own torture session last year with Patricia as OC, lets not fight over who has the most trauma and just laugh at Philly together for hiring him

[@colinbunn6066]

@@IAmDonut_ Amen brother

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

​@@IAmDonut_Still don't think anyone has any clue what Belechick was doing with that one lol

[@andrewverburg1805]

So much pain during those seasons

[@writerwrong6168]

The Biggest flex I’ll ever have is announcing the Amon Ra St Brown Draft Pick

[@jeffbuckler5625]

Ultimate Flex, Brother!!

[@chaddatema]

One pride baby

[@goldenpuffs9452]

You’re the main character

[@kingdingaling2469]

Yea , that’s a Good 1 .

[@CSDonohue11]

Flex on ‘em 💪 ☝️🦁

[@roland8403]

as a lifelong lions fan, i’m eating up every single second of offseason hype this team is getting. BRAND NEW LIONS baby

[@j.r.3945]

After all that pain ya deserve it tbh I hope ya get to a Super Bowl this year

[@chadraybon4822]

If any fan base has earned it it’s y’all. So happy for you guys. Hope to see you guys playin my Jags in the Super Bowl.

[@rektorik84]

i feel you. i hope you get a Josh Allen one day

[@j.r.3945]

@@rektorik84 they Finna trade for the edge rusher now

[@brandonbaty2291]

@@j.r.3945 doubtful. They are super set at edge.

[@Snoil]

Some local notes for my Bootlegging friends, Ragnow actually played 90+ percent of snaps last season. Evan Brown played mostly C in 2021 when Rags suffered the initial injury, and mostly G in 2022 with Vitai out. Sucks to lose high quality OL depth, but we all knew it was highly likely someone was gonna toss starter money at him. Also, it appears at this point Cam will be outside CB with CJGJ mostly taking the nickel spot. Also, congrats on the primary sponsorship Brett and E.J.!! Well deserved!

[@austindamon9811]

Thanks for saying this.

[@michaelshan22]

The most watched Bootleg offseason review, and now the most watched vid on the channel. Gotta love the emergence of Lions fan presence on social media platforms

[@vincentwlaw]

Another gem of the Lions is the front office. Don't ignore the significance of having a John Dorsey, Ray Agnew in the front office. The same can be said of the significance of John Fox on Campbell's staff. The depth of the entire organization has dramatically improved, not just the roster. View this team today from the perspective of it being easily as high as top 10 in the league as a well run football organization and forget the history and you have a better picture of what's about to happen.

[@podunkest]

Nevermind all the crazy shit going on in the world, the fact that, nationally, people are openly praising the Lions front office (and deservedly so!) is enough for me to know I died and am now split into a crazy alternate timeline.

[@johnpapp2524]

Good stuff! One note on the offensive line, last year was a revolving door at guard. Assuming they stay healthy to start the year this will actually be the first year Decker, Jackson, Ragnow, Vaitai, & Sewell have all played together. Kinda wild.

[@mattverville9227]

Yea as good as the line was last year we did have a lot of injuries. lets cross our fingers that we can stay healthy. good point

[@derekwilliams4996]

Brett: "We need to drink for 5 days straight to get through it the sake of our sanity" EJ: "Yes" 1:19

[@mattverville9227]

Thats how traditionally i feel all through the lions season lol but were a new team now with a new attitude

[@blackichan3866]

As a lions fan, the hope is 11 wins and a playoff win. Theyve won 11 games 1 time since 1991. Anything more is dreaming although welcome. This team needs to win the division and a playoff game, then we can work from there

[@joshlewis575]

I don't think 13 wins is completely outta the question. Their offense is going to be even better with the new RBs. The defense should be leaps and bounds better, top half, top 10 maybe. I wanna see them strive for the 1 seed in the NFC, it's achievable

[@kingdingaling2469]

SuperB owl is The Destination 🦉 🏆

[@mattverville9227]

I get what your saying but do you think winning organizations make sure they dont shoot too high? No man its superbowl or bust, thats what its about in my opinion. I think if we can make they playoffs anything can happen. Dreaming ? you bet but why not dream because outside maybe eagles and chiefs who clearly are a little bit better, everyone is dreaming

[@joshlewis575]

@mattverville9227 they get that 1 seed they're going to the superbowl. Nobody is coming into Ford field in the playoffs and winning. That place will be so loud, they'll be forcing penalties like crazy

[@podunkest]

​@@mattverville9227I am with you but 11 wins and a playoff win is simply my bar for the season too. I agree with both you and them. Dream away brother, I will too, but I will consider this year a success if they win 11 and a playoff game. But there isn't anything wrong with aiming higher, that's simply my lowest expectation of this team. Bring on the Chiefs!! If I was any other team in the NFL the last two teams I'd wanna open my season against are the Chiefs and Lions lol, let's gooo!

[@Alex-ek6wm]

I bought some gear from Homage specifically as a thank you for having a long form discussion about the Lions because I've never seen a long form discussion of the Lions in my lifetime and I am a grown man.

[@dennisyounkin644]

As a 45 plus year Lions Fan with going into my 3rd year of season ticket holder, was at the Packers win in January and now going to the Lions vs Chiefs game!!! GO LIONS!!!

[@brokentubing]

Yeah, longtimer here as well...Chiefs fans trying to get me to go basically for free. Not going to do it!

[@brianmartindale2221]

Good assessment of the Lion's offseason. I see 2-4 additional wins for them this year Didn't hear much mention of LaPorta, who evidently is tearing it up and impressing at camp. They got him and Gibbs with the sixth pick, and I thought it a good trade. We Lions fans like Even Brown, appreciate his service, but watching him get pushed around and back and upside down at G last year was annoying. Getting Big V back and signing Glasgow is a huge improvement to a very weak point in that line. I agree that Montgomery has a chance to go crazy this year behind that line. Goff may get all the legit play action he can handle, which is him at his best. Phenomenal transformation of the d-backfield, and I'm not including Branch, who I still cannot believe dropped to them. Harris and Okwara took massive pay cuts to stay and the team is now kind of stacked at edge and tweeners. I think Aaron Glenn can now coach and plan more toward his style - attack everything in sight.

[@chevy4x466]

The best roster they have had since the Barry years. However, whacky things happen for the lions.

[@ArtVandelay0715]

As a fan of this team since the early 80's we are sitting back cautiously to see what happens. Injuries / suspensions / ref calls against us in close games are all part of the struggle.

[@scottbee2217]

It's definitely hard for true fans to get too excited 🤣🤣😭

[@boysinhonolulublue5956]

@@scottbee2217I’m scared the hype will get to us and we will come out average or injuries hit us and we turn average and decline idkkk I’m tryna keep hope but this is the lions

[@scottbee2217]

@boysinhonolulublue5956 exactly! But I'll sit in front of the TV every week saying this is our time 😭😭

[@katiecaddle209]

Sounds like excuses to me lol every team has had those issues except the packers and they still make it into the playoffs and SB The lions just suck and always will. Keep in mind you had two top players who retired early cause of how shitty the lions are and they still are lol

[@katiecaddle209]

Yall literally won vs bears with refs bailing Karen Goff on his int vs bears lol .not even a bears fan lol

[@FMA419]

The quality of this preview is off the charts. Phenomenal work

[@innerspace56]

Lifelong lions fan here. You are absolutely correct about re-signing Ben Johnson at OC, that was the happiest day of my year. To help Goff to play lights out is just so impactful to our whole machine. Ben knows what kinda situation he is in right now. An emerging powerhouse is being built in Detroit.

[@innerspace56]

Also we love Goff and did NOT want a QB selected up high, of course. But Hooker in the 3rd? Ok, hell yes.

[@jtanny96]

Evan brown played guard last year, ragnow was banged up but barely missed time. Brown was the starter at RG to be replaced by Vaitai and Glasgow

[@jtanny96]

Glenn already said CJGJ is playing nickel. Of course he will move around but branch will also play nickel. Sutton will be mostly outside CB

[@keith4776]

When it's 1st and goal, if your big guys are stronger than their big guys, chances are the RB gets into the end zone.

[@joshlewis575]

Get in behind 58 n you'll be alright

[@arthurfonzarelli9828]

I've followed the Lions closer than anyone my entire life (I know, not smart LOL) so I devour all things Lions. I usually follow the beat writers stuff as they tend to be closer and know the team better but with that said have to give credit to you guys, you did your homework here and this was very well done.

[@JamCat69]

Lions had the 4th best turnover differential in the NFL last year. They take care of the ball and hawk other teams. This was the biggest difference maker for the Lions last season.

[@katiecaddle209]

That's funny considering Jared Goff did throw an int vs bears but needed the refs to bail h out on a bad call to help him lol

[@yeuchia]

Guys, awesome show! Clearly put in a lot of work and you are the only non Detroit press to bring up the difference in D from front half to back half of season. Would love to see a follow up graphic tweeted out on that.

[@twinewinder1]

An interesting stat from last year's team is the amount of rushing yards they gave up to the opposing Quarterbacks. For the most part they would limit yardage of the running backs but could not contain QBs on designed runs or when plays broke down.

[@codybelote1352]

Man…I’m sure I’m missing one or two, but specifically Hurts and Fields tore us up 😅

[@twinewinder1]

@codybelote1352 one of the hottest bets last year was the over on opposing QB rushing yards

[@patricksvec8957]

Wow you guys! I'm an obsessive NFL fan and more specifically a Lions fan. This is such a complete analysis. I'm super impressed. The fact that you are doing this for EVERY team blows my mind. Great job!!

[@CSDonohue11]

Ben Johnson sticking around is HUGE❕ Thank You Ben Hope to see You back again next season but we’re so thankful to get to run it back with You @ OC . The Lions are moving the right direction Building in that building Fabulous offseason To let Swift & Williams go and The RB Room still gets better Yeaaaa Man Says it all there Jack Campbell MLB with Aiden Hutchinson on the edge is cornerstone pieces for what can be a great Defense over the next decade . They just need to be 15th on D and it’s On . If they’re Top 10, Leagues Done Son WR Room is up there Top 5 in The League Definitely Top 11 & Goff is That Dude I’ve said it when We made the trade Just like I tried to tell people that Stafford is Real Deal it was the defenses he had to play with . 1 good defense his entire time and they weren’t even good again the next season. Lol. Well they were good but not top of The League again . Just like Stafford watch what Carr does now with a decent Defense and just an all around good Team to play with . That’s the past Now The Lions even have a Good QB Room with a Hooker in there backing up The Man Go Off Goff & what matters most is The Foundation Room The O’Line Room and Lions have that nice & tight . Lions even have depth around most of the rooms . It’s about time for Lions & Lions Nation ☝️🦁 Motor City, MoTown USA 🚙 🗣️🎶 🎷 🇺🇸 LG ☝️🦁

[@jethroc7077]

As a non Lions fan, i hope the lions do well, but even if they dont, you should be proud that your organization put the best team they could on the field and thats why everyone is rooting for you

[@mikebradt8080]

"Top example in the league...fascinating....master class" adjectives used to describe the lions? I had to smile, being a lions fan and all, these are MY Lions they are talking about 😊😊😊😊

[@meanmutton]

18:18 really nails it: "This is like Dan Campbell as a team personified. I'm going to line up one on one with you and say 'Let's go'... You're gonna stand up and whoop his ass."

[@RoniMugaki]

As a Bears fan, I will say you guys nailed it with this in depth analysis. The Lions are legit. But let's see how the seasons pans out...

[@chasestulp12]

Aaron Glen and CJGJ go way back to high school where Glenn mentored CJGJ. Plus the N.O. ties with Glenn, MCDC and CJGJ all being there together. I believe the lions got a hometown discount sort of speak

[@Rekcha]

The Lions have become my second team to root for and I would love to see them get their first playoff win in a long ass time this season. Long comment incoming.

[@Rekcha]

To talk about the offense first, I would be very surprised if this team wasn’t top ten again. The O-line is top 8 without breaking a sweat, Ben Johnson is an elite OC, and the RB room is good. In my opinion, Jared Goff is a slightly above average QB that can put up elite numbers in the perfect situation. Just don’t let him get pressured or else he faints. I have a bit of a hot take for the WR room , which is that I think Marvin Jones could be more productive than Williams. Williams has really not shown anything except one reception and didn’t catch his other eight targets. Maybe that’s due to injury or lack of chemistry, so it could improve, but I just don’t have the same level of hype for him as you guys. The TE room is fine, but not great. All in all, it should be a great offense with that coaching and line. As for the defense, I am less high on it than most I think. For the record, I liked all of their additions. Having Sutton and Moseley, with the latter coming off injury, as the two starting outside corners does not fill me with confidence. Not to mention I don’t like the backups either. That said, it helps that they have probably the best safety group in the league and I am so jealous they got Brian Branch. The LB core is obviously improved, although not elite by any means. The pass rush is good but I think they lack a star unless James Houston continues that insane efficiency from last season. I think because of where the defense is coming from, this year’s unit should be a lot better but I think it’s going to be below average. Oh and the coaching staff has Dan Campbell which makes it top ten. Floor (people catch on to Ben Johnson and their new additions get hurt): 7-10 Ceiling (the offense stays humming and the defense becomes average): 12-5 Prediction (because I do like the team and I think they’ll start 5-1): 10-7. Restore the roar baby

[@davidagledhill]

@@RekchaThe TE group is probably better than you think. First, outside of Kelce and KC, they scored the most touchdowns of any team in the league last year. Second they are essentially adding Mitchell who was a third round pick two years ago but has been injured. He had 13 catches on 14 targets last year. Also they add LaPorta from this year’s draft. He has been tearing it up in camps so far and he is fast. But maybe you knew that.

[@brantmkw4783]

the discussion in this series is great but i feel like some sections would be better if they werent so connected to fantasy. for example during the skill position part most of it was talking about them in fantasy and not the skill or any general discussion of the weapons

[@mattverville9227]

Agreed. I can personally do without any fantasy talk this time of year.

[@kyleemlet1541]

As a visual person, really appreciate when the percentages of how much the team runs certain types of runs and defensive coverages are shown on screen. I love that you guys cover it at all.

[@mattverville9227]

I too am a human that uses eyes

[@kyleemlet1541]

🔥🔥🔥

[@mattverville9227]

I'm from Michigan, I can tell you right now the hype train is off the tracks and gaining steam. It's way bigger than any of the years in my life and I'm 35. People are completely bought in and for a fan base that is so scared to let the lions hurt then again, it's real. We deserve it so much

[@nando5340]

As a lions fan this is my predictions for the upcoming season Worst case: 8 wins Expectation: 10-11 wins Absolute Ceiling: 12 wins

[@logan_page]

Week 17, the Lions run a play in which Goff pitches the ball back to Jameson Williams. That play is why we got Gibbs.

[@Exodus850]

1. Do a show on how to successfully analytically pick the correct Underdog Fantasy pick 'em in regards to NFL and/or college football. 2. Do a show on how to decipher through coach speak (tf HC Pete Carroll) on what players will be heavily peppered with targets from their respective QBs. 3. Matchups WR vs CB, RBs vs rush defense

[@craigshoen1295]

Wow great in depth analysis got a subscriber here. 42 years of lions being losers, it feels weird having competent management for once. Most excited i've ever been being a die hard fan. I might actually see a few playoff runs in the near future.

[@bohba13]

I love how you have the points diff stat. it really shows how good a team is as a whole. as a packers fan, one thing I _love_ about this new age Lions team, you look at them an you _know_ they all want to run through a wall for each other. you can _see_ the motivation. they just don't have any quit in them and they _embody_ their city's Detroit v Everybody personality. I love it!

[@MikeMcClintockNotVeep]

I bet some teams did beat the 1 year deal for CJGJ, but it didn’t come with Aaron Glenn. Another relationship based good deal.

[@jaidenreddy7473]

As a lifelong lions fan, I know what’s coming. It doesn’t matter. I am going to enjoy every single one of the nine wins next season we’re going to get, and even though we’ll either miss the playoffs or be a wild card out, the ride is going to be SO much fun.

[@urvishshah6327]

Great analysis, the best in- depth analysis I have heard so far! Anzalone shined when DB room and D line play improved significantly in the second half. I think he is the "Thor" who, with Aidan, "The Problem" Houston and " Slim Trim" Alim will create a havoc for QB and RBs, with much proved DBs then the last year!

[@samwisethewack]

Underdog believes in y’all and us cuz this is brilliant content. You guys are very informed and maintain level headed opinions even when it comes to teams you have strong emotional ties to.

[@dragonstorm0316]

It seems people have forgotten that Graham Glasgow not only plays Right Guard, but he can and has played Center at this level and was a solid center when called upon...if Ragnow goes down, I'd have no issues with Graham stepping in.

[@kingdingaling2469]

SuperB owl is The Destination 🦉🏆

[@stevenichols8887]

We need a tshirt that says on the front: “Hi, I’m Dan Campbell.” And on the back: “I’m gonna line up one on one with you and whoop your ass.”

[@GrittyGringo]

12+ wins, Division winner, and hosting a home playoff win this year book it!!

[@jesslittle7110]

Brown played RG mostly last season and they brought Glasgow to take Browns role as interior backup. Anzalone stats nearly mirror Edmunds last season for a fraction of the dollar per stats

[@alanlawrence2152]

Look at Gibbs in Alabama. He ran up the middle and broke more than his share of tackles! He and DMo are both very good at breaking tackles.

[@Brent6437]

After over 50 years of following my team I’ve never seen a great front office. GM. And coaching staff. Shelia is a great owner. Brad and Dan are building it up right. I always said the fish rots from the head down. We are not SOL anymore. That’s why us Lions cat’s are so excited. We all know this has never happened before. That’s why there is so much Hype. I’m happy we have JGOFF. After many years of bad QBS JGOFF is the second best Quarterback we have had in my lifetime.

[@Brent6437]

FINALLY you guys said the correct thing. I have never heard anyone say that before Gibbs is a WR that runs the ball. D Mont is the Basher.

[@Brent6437]

Gibbs in college didn’t have a good O Line and D~Mont didn’t have a good O Line in Chicago. These 2 players will explode in Detroit Rock City 💙

[@Brent6437]

One thing some don’t realize is Detroit loves Speed. Gibbs is the fastest WR/RB in the draft. We have D ~ Mont to do the dirty work. The Lions have a different way of doing things and a different way of doing things. We have the best RB room in the NFL. We also have 2 other very good RBs.

[@modernlionsfan564]

This was some really good content. Hopefully I can stuff my face full of Lions videos from you leading up to and during this division winning run!

[@johnterihay3479]

Finally is all i can say after all these years finally a light at the end of the tunnel

[@professorjaybee]

Soooo this is what it feels like to be a fan of a legit good team with competent leadership?!!😮…(what am I supposed to do with my hands??!)🙏🏾🙌🏽🤦🏽‍♂️ #GoLions

[@GlacialScion]

Cat claws.

[@jethroc7077]

​@@GlacialScionlol Nice!!!

[@KP-no9hb]

The difference between Gibbs and Robinson was that Gibbs played in the SEC, at Alabama, and put up numbers against those teams. More “NFL ready”.

[@theronin9984]

@66, I am drunk as hell on Blue Kool-Ade!! 🤣💯👍🏾👍🏾 #OnePride 🦁👍🏾👍🏾

[@user-hp1ri4qq5e]

Don’t overlook them signing Mohammed Ibrahim as a UDFA, he could be Montgomery’s complimentary back that allows Gibbs to line up all over.

[@mattlowe9675]

It's a real shame you didn't add the graphics for the run concepts and coverage concepts, it's super nice to be able to go and look at those in each of your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@ketolm]

Very thankful for Underdog supporting my favorite podcast! More content!!!

[@LionBlood]

All aboard the Hype train!

[@pbeterbide]

The twighlight view from the apartment downtown. Show off...😂😂😂😂

[@Jdmerrill1986]

Evan Brown was our 6th lineman and our IOL back up. He was coached up by Hank.

[@holygoat]

Been following the Lions for over 40 years, and I can't argue with either of your predictions. My personal over/under for the 2023 Lions is 10.5 for all of the reasons you guys stated.

[@giuliani3570]

Excellent Video. I wasn't sure I wanted to sit through an hour plus of a non-Lions fan talk. But you guys were excellent and seem to get what the Lions are doing. I thought Shela Hemp was just going to be like her mother and father. But she has shown she wants to win and is proving it. She brought in Chris Spielman and Barry Sanders to help the coach/GM search. She has mended a bad rift with Calvin Johnson and he is back in the fold. If a player who played 76% of the snaps sucks, losing him is not a bad thing. I was overjoyed when they traded Okudah and Swift. I loved Swift, but both of them were never healthy. I would have loved Jamaal Williams to stay because he was a great locker room guy. But this whole "he beat Barry's TD record" is bullshiz. Most of his scores were from 1 or 2 yrd line. We have the best Offensive line in the NFL, he better score from there. I have them going 12-5 with a possiblity of 14-3: Week Team Playing Win / Loss 1 Kansas City Win (I gotta feeling) 2 Seattle Win 3 Atlanta Win 4 Green Bay Win 5 Carolina Win (revenge) 6 Tampa Bay Win 7 Baltimore Loss 8 Las Vegas Win 9 Bye 10 Los Angeles Loss 11 Chicago Win 12 Green Bay Win 13 New Orleans Loss (But could be a win) 14 Chicago Win 15 Denver Win (unless Payton has Russell on track) 16 Minnesota Loss 17 Dallas Loss 18 Minnesota Win Record : 12 - 5 NFC North Champions

[@josephmaurina8787]

Thanks fellows. Really enjoyed listening to your stats and comments.

[@nando5340]

Lucky Jamo is available for training camp and all off season workouts so his fitness will be good

[@jeffreyinglsbee7802]

On your liens, family tree graph. You should’ve had Sheila Ford Hamp at the top.

[@Stevewiddis313]

It can barring a rash of injuries as we seen last year at the onset of the season bit we have much more depth right now

[@nando5340]

I’m a lions fan and zero idea JT Barret was on our staff lol

[@D_loadin]

The only thing I find crazy about this analysis is the ceilings being equal to or below the packers and bears who on paper did not improve as much as the lions (or in the packers case likely not improved at all cause of losing Rodgers) and were also worse than them last season. I feel like you were a little too high on those other teams in best case scenarios when compared to the lions because if like you alluded to earlier if the offense improves on last year when it was arguably top 5 at worst top 7 and the defense improves like it should to being around 18-24th league ranking you would expect that ceiling to be 14 if everything broke right for the lions especially given the schedule

[@emilydaddona6329]

It's all because of the Jameson Williams suspension. If that didn't happen, I bet they'd def have the Lions' ceiling at like 13 or 14

[@jtanny96]

THANK YOU! It makes no sense it’s just years of lions being bad that has people cautious but cmon they ceiling cannot be the same as CHI it’s not realistic. Also Jamo did nothing last year and we won 9 games. It’s asinine to think we can’t beat ATL or CAR cause one WR is inactive. It’s a joke

[@chip6954]

Well done, fellas! Much better analysis than even the Lions-centric pods/KZbinrs.

[@dasieg1696]

Love the content guys! Quick question where is our merch/rewards for correctly predicting the teams records last year as stated? Thanks!

[@BootlegFootball]

We are currently working on sourcing from new vendors and that process has taken WAY longer than we thought, but I think within the next couple of weeks we should be able to start sending things out. Drop me an email at [e-mail] or DM me on Twitter and I'll make sure you get yours in that first batch of mailings :)

[@dasieg1696]

Awesome thanks guys! You the best!

[@nickchristensen3144]

1:13:42 They did go 5-1!! One Pride baby!

[@donbur1553]

You see 👀 it!!! Detroit

[@roderickburrell2060]

I think you're underestimating how much Jahmyr Gibbs is going to run the ball. The ONLY reason they didn't run D'andre Swift more is, because he couldn't stay healthy. He actually started the first game last year and ran 15 times. That's why they traded him and drafted Jahmyr Gibbs. Also, you don't need a power guy to run through the holes a power O line makes.

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

Wow, someone actually knows what they're talking 'bout 👏 💯

[@BootlegFootball]

For me, it’s not about needing a big guy to run through a hole, it’s about the reality that most of the time within 5 yards of the goal line the defense is going to be manned up outside so they can get a free fitter in the hole against the run, so you need someone who can deal with that free fitter by using power. Very rarely are you going to get a clean lane in low red zone situations. - Brett

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

​@@BootlegFootballIf your Oline is dominant don't matter what style of runner you are, you're goin forward. Be it for a 1st down or TD. Also, Gibbs has the advantage of being a receiving decoy for himself in those situations because of his skill set.

[@calebgilbert88]

This is my first episode tuning in to the show. Congratulations on the partnership with Underdog Fantasy. Love the fact they are supporting the show. Keep up the good work. GO LIONS!

[@PeenWienerstien]

The new Detroit Lions are, IMO, the only team who could sprinkle in plays from the T formation and have them work

[@aw1889]

We've heard this positivity for the Lions before. We're well over 30 years of not having a playoff win or even a division title. They are always offseason champions and they always fall out of the race by November. We still have 2.5 months of pretending and they can begin their journey of ending their playoff hopes by November like every other season.

[@Flow_Easy]

This is fine and dandy, but you'll be along for the ride if/when they start winning. Don't even act like you wont😂

[@meatwad42069]

the notable offensive/defensive coaches for the lions is just madden 04 + jt barrett

[@JohnDyse]

Really diggin this series, good job fellas, and congratulations on your success. Sidenote, the view is pretty cool, especially on this one with the sunset.

[@ador.anomie82]

Great cinematography and lighting

[@eduardocastillo6527]

No Lions fan is saying 5-1 in the first 6. We are the most pessimistic bunch around. We would kill for 3-3 out of that first 6. 😅 I'd love to know who you heard predict 5-1.

[@jameskoskidescamps2497]

I have high hopes, am turning 60 and we have only won one playoff game in my lifetime. Thank you for this informative analysis

[@johnmartin5520]

So weird after year after year being mocked for my team literally having people record me in anguish after gut wrenching losses I’ve seen them all but so glad to be here as we turn the corner to success I can finally brag to my packer friends

[@iiiiiic9823]

SMOKIN THAT LIONS PACK

[@rjante2236]

If they want to go far in the playoffs they have to start hot. Beat KC Week 1 and I'll drink the koolaide, won't lie 😂

[@archiekeane4457]

Love the set up pls keep filming in front of this background

[@justinduff4496]

ARSB may be one of the best young short route receivers in the NFL at this point. All bias aside that kid would flourish anywhere

[@jmommy881]

Vegas has the Lions winning 12 games, last I looked the Lions only had one game over a 2 point spread.

[@counselingpsychology]

I’ve followed the lions 365 days a year for 15 years. I don’t think I’ve ever heard two people who cover all the teams talk so in depth about the lions and get 99% of the names, positions, schemes, and general background knowledge correct. It’s usually 5 minutes of two guys talking about kneecaps and how Goff used to play for the Rams. Nice job guys doing your homework!

[@jeremyhogaboom8698]

Lions fan here! I promise no one is as confused by this moment as we are 😂

[@PharSyde6ix]

One Pride, let's go baby!

[@scninja07]

As a lifelong Lions fan, all this hype is scary. I fear for all the new TVs that may meet their demise if the hype doesn’t pay off.

[@williamhermann6635]

Can ya'll give me a job? I want to drink and talk football too lol.

[@NikeSimmons]

Lol fr what a life

[@BSANDY]

Got my Kool-aid ready, cant wait for this ep!

[@brokentubing]

Nope. We are going to drink real lion's sweat! I'm going to Africa to bottle it soon

[@calebwittwer9056]

Evan brown played mostly guard last year, not center. Frank Ragnow started 16 games. Evan brown played center in 2021 when Ragnow only played 4 games.

[@JanellePhalen]

I certainly evaluated these players different. I was not very high on Brian Branch. I had LaPorta as my #1 TE. We'll see who is correct.

[@mattverville9227]

One thing that I cant keep thinking about is correction. Goff had almost no interceptions last year. That pace can absolutly not continue in my opinion so i feel like he is going to average out this year. I know correction is a tough thing to figure for but in my opionion its like a batter on a huge hit streak. It has to end and when it does it usually involves a big slump. Now if it does continue…. Goff is the real deal and we absolutely won that trade

[@loganyarger1665]

Fantastic work Brett and E.J! loved the insight and knowledge given in this video!

[@JordanBrown-ge9tn]

Appreciate the the thorough breakdown. You guys nail it

[@soccerwizard975]

In regards to Gibbs, bama's line wasn't a normal bama line last year. The Lion's line is what bama wanted in a line. I see Gibbs taking solid touches as a RB and they'll give him zone reads and ask him to just make that first dude miss. Cause everyone knows that if one dude misses, Gibbs could be take it to the house.

[@soccerwizard975]

You also didn't address the difference between Gibbs and Swift. Swift deals with constant injury which limited his snaps. Lions admitted they wanted to use Swift more, but he wasn't there. Gibbs is Swift+

[@SeanP7195]

Jameson Williams will be more effective catching short passes and running after the catch then throwing him bombs.