Many Lions fans rejoiced when news came down that the team was parting ways with Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn. The pair had tried to bring the “Patriot Way” to Detroit over the past several seasons. While the team showed some flash under the pair’s leadership the team ultimately fell short of any goals they had set out to accomplish. With offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell taking over as the interim head coach lets look at what to expect from the Lions in week 13.
What to Expect: Offense
The Lions offense has been head scratching at times this year. When they can establish the run, usually with D’Andre Swift, the offense looks balanced. Matthew Stafford often has time to throw and pick apart the opposing defense. When they don’t run well Stafford has to return to the early days of his career where he slings the ball all over the field. Unfortunately for Detroit, there hasn’t been much success with that manner of offense this year.
I wasn’t initially expecting to see much change from the offense. Bevell likely got to call his own shots and wasn’t interfered with from Patricia. However this week the Lions released two players from the offensive side of the ball. Both Marvin Hall and Isaac Nauta were let go this week in moves that seemed to stump many fans. While the Nauta move makes more sense with Hunter Bryant set to debut for the Lions, the Hall release is more surprising. Hall was the only true and consistent deep threat for the Detroit offense. Look for Jamal Agnew to see an increased role offensively with Hall gone.
-
Ep 114: Aaron Rodgers, OBJ, and The New York Jets
by Full Press Coverage on March 25, 2023 at 12:09 am
D’Andre Swift had cleared concussion protocol earlier this week and seemed good to go, but will likely miss this week with an illness. That will put the rushing load on Kerryon Johnson and Adrian Peterson. The starting running back against Chicago will say a lot about whether Johnson had fallen out of favor with Patricia or Bevell
What to Expect: Defense
While Cory Undlin has been the defensive coordinator this year, its hard to believe that Matt Patricia didn’t have a say. Romeo Okwara, who has been a consistent bright spot this year, implied that things would look a bit different defensively against Chicago. Hopefully that includes more pressure and zone coverage to make Mitchell Trubisky have to beat them. Jeff Okudah and Desmond Trufant have graded out among the worst corners in the league this year. They need to be able to sit in a zone and make plays on the ball.
The downside to zone defense is that most competent quarterbacks can pick it apart if not pressured. The Lions will have to get creative to get to Trubisky uncomfortable. I think Jahlani Tavai and Jarrad Davis can thrive in a blitzing role, and will hopefully get a chance to prove that in the last few weeks of the season. Trey Flowers is a guy who can use these weeks to hopefully make a stamp that he hasn’t been able to make consistently since he got to Detroit.
What to Expect: Special Teams
If there has been one consistent unit for the Lions in 2020 it has been special teams. While the return game hasn’t been impactful, most other parts have been. Jack Fox has been a diamond in the rough and has a decent shot to make the Pro Bowl. Their kick and punt coverage teams have limited return yardage for the most part. Although he has missed more kicks than normal Matt Prater has also been a net positive for this team. Brayden Coombs has been an outstanding hire for Detroit and someone who should get a real look at the head coaching position.
-
Ep 149: Remembering Bud Grant With Former Vikings RB Chuck Foremanby Full Press Coverage on March 23, 2023 at 10:41 pm
Former Vikings running back Chuck Foreman joins Clark and Ira to discuss […]
-
Ep 148: Hall of Fame Voter John McClain Joins The Showby Full Press Coverage on March 15, 2023 at 10:15 pm
Hall of Fame voter John McClain of Gallery Sports returns to the show to […]
-
These Remaining Free Agents are Bargains & Valuable for Contending Teamsby LandryFootball.com on March 25, 2023 at 11:45 am
While the first wave of Free Agency gets all the attention the first week […]
-
Inside Bryce Young's Pro Day & his meetings with the Carolina Panthersby LandryFootball.com on March 24, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Chris takes you inside Bryce Young's Pro Day at Ohio State as well as his […]
-
Ep 278: The Trade Marchby Full Press Coverage on March 23, 2023 at 8:02 pm
-
Ep 277: Free Agency March Madnessby Full Press Coverage on March 17, 2023 at 2:39 am
-
Ep 276: Franchise Tag 2023by Full Press Coverage on March 8, 2023 at 8:28 pm
-
Ep 275: Dynasty Dispersal Draftby Full Press Coverage on March 4, 2023 at 2:06 pm
-
Episode 3.5: "Free Agent Frenzy" w/ Pete Hailey from NBC Sports Washington and "Big Doug" McCrayby Full Press Coverage on March 15, 2023 at 8:40 pm
George Carmi hosts NBC Sports Washington's Pete Hailey and Doug McCray on […]
-
Season 3.4: "Winds of Change" with Rick Snider of 106.7 The Fan and "Big Doug" McCrayby Full Press Coverage on March 2, 2023 at 10:33 pm
George Carmi hosts Rick Snider from 106.7 The Fan to discuss the latest […]
-
Full Press Islanders - Friday, March 24thby Full Press Coverage on March 24, 2023 at 5:05 pm
The Isles got help yesterday in a massive way with the Pens and Panthers […]
-
Full Press Kraken - Friday, March 24thby Full Press Coverage on March 24, 2023 at 3:15 pm
Recap the loss to Nashville and look at the playoff picture. Learn more […]
-
3/24 - Bruins Approaching Record; OBJ To the New York Jets?by Full Press Coverage on March 25, 2023 at 12:07 am
Ian and John discuss the Boston Bruins dominance and discuss whether or […]
-
3/22 - World Baseball Classic Was A Classic; Connor McDavid on Hockey Tournamentby Full Press Coverage on March 23, 2023 at 10:29 pm
Ian and John discuss the success of the World Baseball Classic and debate […]
-
3/21 - Aaron Rodgers Latest, World Baseball Classic Talkby Full Press Coverage on March 21, 2023 at 6:59 pm
Ian and John talk more Aaron Rodgers and the excitement around the World […]
-
3/20 - Aaron Rodgers, Brandin Cooks, Boston Bruinsby Full Press Coverage on March 20, 2023 at 2:25 pm
Ian and John discuss the latest with Aaron Rodgers, the Brandin Cooks […]
-
Ep 2: Top 5 Super Bowls Of All Timeby Full Press Coverage on February 7, 2023 at 3:26 pm
Ian Glendon and John Sapochetti give their Top 5 Super Bowls of all time. […]
-
Ep 1: The Top 10 Quarterbacks Of All Timeby Full Press Coverage on January 12, 2023 at 8:42 pm
On the first episode of 'According To Who?', host Ian Glendon and John […]
-
Pacers at Hawksby Broken Controller Media on March 25, 2023 at 4:00 pm
-
Nets at Heatby Broken Controller Media on March 25, 2023 at 3:00 pm
-
Ep 157: Sid Part One - Skyscraper to Sychoby Full Press Coverage on March 25, 2023 at 2:00 pm
-
Fight Stack: Final Notesby Full Press Coverage on March 25, 2023 at 11:00 am
-
Ep 114: Aaron Rodgers, OBJ, and The New York Jetsby Full Press Coverage on March 25, 2023 at 12:09 am
-
3/24 - Bruins Approaching Record; OBJ To the New York Jets?by Full Press Coverage on March 25, 2023 at 12:07 am
-
Full Press MMA - Friday, March 24thby Full Press Coverage on March 24, 2023 at 11:00 pm
-
Thunder at Lakersby Broken Controller Media on March 24, 2023 at 10:00 pm
-
Ep. 230 - NBA Playoff Race Could Come Down To Injuriesby Full Press Coverage on March 24, 2023 at 9:42 pm
-
Suns at Kingsby Broken Controller Media on March 24, 2023 at 9:00 pm
-
1/6 - Damar Hamlin Update, Bills/Bengals, AFC Playoffs, Week 18 Picksby Full Press Coverage on January 6, 2023 at 3:11 pm
-
Winter Classic: Bruins Rally To Beat Penguins At Fenwayby Full Press Coverage on January 4, 2023 at 2:09 am
-
1/3 - Bills/Bengals Postponed; Bruins Topple Penguins In Winter Classicby Full Press Coverage on January 4, 2023 at 2:05 am
-
1/2 - Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Week 17, Bills/Bengalsby Full Press Coverage on January 3, 2023 at 3:22 am
-
12/30 - New Year's Eve, Luka Doncic, NBA Talk, Week 17 Preview and Picksby Full Press Coverage on January 1, 2023 at 2:29 am
-
Aaron Rodgers, Packers Win Third Straight; Playoffs In Sightby Full Press Coverage on December 27, 2022 at 7:36 pm
-
Talkamania Episode 230by Talkamania on September 6, 2022 at 11:43 pm
-
Talkamania Episode 229by Talkamania on August 5, 2022 at 3:37 am
-
Boot 2 The Face Revolution Reviewby Boot 2 The Face on March 10, 2023 at 12:42 am
AEW Revolution Review, Power Rankings, B2TF of the Week, and […]
-
Boot 2 The Face Episode 215by Boot 2 The Face on March 2, 2023 at 12:50 am
We are back talking Kenny Omega's importance to AEW. Also, we break down […]