Best Podcast Episodes About Detroit Lions
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Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 16 episodes
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“… also on that card there was a football player He played for the he was a wide receiver Johnny Morton Johnny Morton he was a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions He goes out and he fights a black dude who lives in Japan and is a comedian, but he's a kickboxer too. I forget his name. Black dude, Japanese guy. Yeah, there it is. And dude, look, dude, he gets put in a stretcher. Johnny Morton. And so after this, after this. He only had one fight. No football players. All the football players were training for MMA. They were going to do MMA and dominate. That's why they're not fighting in MMA. Well, it's …”
“… That was when Hoist fought Sakuraba the second time and beat him. People forget about that. Hoist beat Sakuraba. He beat him from fucking on his back. Sakuraba standing. And he was throwing sidekicks to Sakuraba's knee off his butt. It was crazy But also on that card there was a football player He played for the he was a wide receiver Johnny Morton Johnny Morton he was a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions He goes out and he fights a black dude who lives in Japan and is a comedian, but he's a kickboxer too. I forget his name. Black dude, Japanese guy. Yeah, there it is. And dude, look, dude, he gets put in a stretcher. Johnny Morton. And so after this, after this. He only had one fight. No football players. All the football players were training for MMA. They were going to do MMA and dominate. That's why they're not fighting in MMA. Well, it's just crazy to step all the way up to a guy who's a pro kickboxer. They don't show the stretcher shit. Yeah, Johnny Morton got fucked up. That was K1 Dynamite. We were there drinking next to Charles Crazy Horse Bennett. Yeah, yeah. Look at that. Dude, that's the worst possible scenario. We were hanging out with Charles Bennett the entire time. You get …”
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The crew hilariously recalls the infamous moment when NFL wide receiver Johnny Morton got knocked out in a kickboxing match, leaving him stretchered and embarrassed in front of his friends. The banter about the absurdity of athletes transitioning to MMA adds a comedic layer, with the guys questioning how someone could win a fight and still get cut for being boring.
“… You can still get Bengals 7.5 at Hard Rock, but a lot of other books now are popping up 8, 8.5. Another game that's making us a little bit nervous. Detroit Lions, it's plus 3 at Hard Rock. It's 3.5 in most places and in our contest. They're visiting the Chicago Bears. All the conversation about the Bears right now. Can Caleb Williams get 270 yards to get to 4,000 yards? I know Ben Johnson doesn't give a shit about that. He's going to play the game plan that's going to give them the most chances at winning this game and confirming their seating position. We know they've got a little bit of an advantage. …”
“… is going to get up to minus 8, minus 8.5 by kickoff, I think. I just think tons of money. Just like you said, the Moneyline Parleys are going to be factoring between the Bengals, the Rams, all these teams. It's going to drive a lot of these lines up. You can still get Bengals 7.5 at Hard Rock, but a lot of other books now are popping up 8, 8.5. Another game that's making us a little bit nervous. Detroit Lions, it's plus 3 at Hard Rock. It's 3.5 in most places and in our contest. They're visiting the Chicago Bears. All the conversation about the Bears right now. Can Caleb Williams get 270 yards to get to 4,000 yards? I know Ben Johnson doesn't give a shit about that. He's going to play the game plan that's going to give them the most chances at winning this game and confirming their seating position. We know they've got a little bit of an advantage. They've got to be thinking about that because the Eagles are going to be resting starters. So money has been coming in, at least at Hard Rock, on the Lions. The Lions has moved from 3.5 down to 3. We are on the Lions here. I woke up this morning, I'm like, why are we on the Lions? I have no feeling for this game right now. You know we're supposed …”
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The segment analyzes the upcoming matchup between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears, highlighting the Lions' offensive strategy and the Bears' defensive challenges due to injuries. It discusses betting lines, player performances, and the implications of the game for both teams' playoff positioning.
“… Yeah. I mean, look, the Magic earned their eight seed this year. However, the Magic have been the better team pretty clear. I mean, look, Detroit had the one incredible third quarter in game two when it was tied at halftime thinking, man, it's going to be 2-0 Orlando. Then they come out. I think they went on a 32-3 run to open the quarter, blow the game open, obviously cruised to a win. but really outside of that quarter the whole series it's either been a draw or advantage orlando through 12 quarters like it's it's just going to be fascinating to see how detroit handles this game monday …”
“… think Orlando's played like flawlessly. I am not prone to trust Orlando is the most polite way of saying you think they're a bunch of phonies. Well, let's just say that I've not watched this series and thought, wow, this is a slugfest of two heavyweights. Yeah. I mean, look, the Magic earned their eight seed this year. However, the Magic have been the better team pretty clear. I mean, look, Detroit had the one incredible third quarter in game two when it was tied at halftime thinking, man, it's going to be 2-0 Orlando. Then they come out. I think they went on a 32-3 run to open the quarter, blow the game open, obviously cruised to a win. but really outside of that quarter the whole series it's either been a draw or advantage orlando through 12 quarters like it's it's just going to be fascinating to see how detroit handles this game monday night there's a lot of pressure on a young team so listen to the shooting”
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Cade Cunningham is shining in the playoffs, averaging 31 points and 8 assists, despite his team's overall struggles. While Dennis Jenkins was expected to step up as a playmaker, his poor performance has left Detroit in a tough spot against Orlando. The pressure is mounting for this young team as they face elimination after a lackluster series.
“… another one we got another one here's our last one I want to tell y'all what's up speak to my boy what's good Joe I want to ask you how you think my Lions are going through this upcoming season and I also want to tell I'm secretly a Bengals fan I like Joe Burrow I think the biggest thing is for the Lions is defense and staying healthy that's it the Lions defense is out this world With any and everybody, obviously, goddamn, we need a quarterback to stop turning the goddamn ball over in the worst opportune times all the time. Four turnovers here, five turnovers here, and the games that matter most. …”
“… this. I was tapping him. Ocho, you know you got that murky eye. So the ball got to get right up on you. You ain't going to be able to high point it. The ball got to get right up on you. Hey, you right about that. Boy, you right about that. we got another one we got another one here's our last one I want to tell y'all what's up speak to my boy what's good Joe I want to ask you how you think my Lions are going through this upcoming season and I also want to tell I'm secretly a Bengals fan I like Joe Burrow I think the biggest thing is for the Lions is defense and staying healthy that's it the Lions defense is out this world With any and everybody, obviously, goddamn, we need a quarterback to stop turning the goddamn ball over in the worst opportune times all the time. Four turnovers here, five turnovers here, and the games that matter most. But can we get the defenders on defense to be healthy this year? Brian Branch went out. Terry and Arnold went out. I mean, Joseph. Is it Kirby Joseph? Did I say it right? Yes. He got hurt. Like, come on, man. as long as the boys stay healthy, they are going to be right in the mix once again. I agree. And they got to play with, look, Green Bay's in …”
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The Detroit Lions' success this upcoming season hinges on their defense staying healthy. With crucial players like Brian Branch and Kirby Joseph sidelined last year, turnovers have plagued their performance. If they can keep their defenders fit, the Lions could dominate their division and contend for the playoffs.
“… felt like, you know, coming off the fight, it's in Charlotte. This would be a nice little test for the Hornets. Like they're playing for stuff and Detroit really big boydom. I wonder like in the last month or so, This is more of a football thing than a basketball thing, but in football, there's always the nobody believes in us team, especially when we get toward the playoffs. And there's this team that gets a chip on their shoulder because they feel like they're not being respected. Basketball, it's a little tougher because I think for the most part, it's really tough. If you play like shit, …”
“I think one other thing happened with them. So I was thinking about it Friday night because I really thought Charlotte was going to show up Friday night. And I didn't bet on it, but I just felt like, you know, coming off the fight, it's in Charlotte. This would be a nice little test for the Hornets. Like they're playing for stuff and Detroit really big boydom. I wonder like in the last month or so, This is more of a football thing than a basketball thing, but in football, there's always the nobody believes in us team, especially when we get toward the playoffs. And there's this team that gets a chip on their shoulder because they feel like they're not being respected. Basketball, it's a little tougher because I think for the most part, it's really tough. If you play like shit, you're probably going to play like shit in the playoffs. And if you're really erratic in the regular season, you're probably going to be. Miami is really the only team that's been able to pull off the nobody believes in us thing over the last 10 years and a real chip on their shoulder and a switch. I think Detroit has that now I think they they just …”
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Detroit is embracing the underdog mentality despite being the number one seed in the playoffs. After facing adversity with key injuries and a recent fight, the team has developed a chip on their shoulder that could propel them in the postseason. Their newfound edge and home-court advantage make them a team to watch as they prepare to face formidable opponents.
“… capella deserves a hello So I'm gonna say I made a dramatic decision on this. I think the correct answer is Alex Caruso But last night watching Detroit Philadelphia watching Dennis Jenkins yet again lead Detroit with his ball handling with the shot creation with his defense and all of it to another easy win without Cade Cunningham I mean, you can pick whether it's him or Jalen Duren. He's the most important reason why they have not only stayed afloat without Cade Cunningham, but just death grip on the number one seed for a week and a half now. They never slipped for a second. so I'm flipping …”
“… like i maybe shot my wad on that one a little too excitedly because he was good for about a week my two my two other additions is i i did a basketball reference search that fit the criteria i think mitchell robinson deserves a hello and clink and clink capella deserves a hello So I'm gonna say I made a dramatic decision on this. I think the correct answer is Alex Caruso But last night watching Detroit Philadelphia watching Dennis Jenkins yet again lead Detroit with his ball handling with the shot creation with his defense and all of it to another easy win without Cade Cunningham I mean, you can pick whether it's him or Jalen Duren. He's the most important reason why they have not only stayed afloat without Cade Cunningham, but just death grip on the number one seed for a week and a half now. They never slipped for a second. so I'm flipping my vote from Caruso because Caruso we all know Caruso it's boring let's have some fun let's honor a guy who's really one of the stories of this particular season Dennis Jenkins come out from the back row wherever they sit you at this ceremony you're getting this award I'm really happy for him did a great job and actually I thought increased the …”
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The Portland Trail Blazers are gearing up for a chaotic season, with new ownership and unexpected trades on the horizon. Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe predict that the Blazers could become a serious contender, especially with the potential return of franchise icon Damian Lillard. This unpredictable landscape makes Portland the team to watch as they navigate the trade market and reshape their future.
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Cade Cunningham's recent collapsed lung injury is a significant blow to his MVP-caliber season and the Detroit Pistons' playoff hopes. With his absence expected to last at least two weeks, the Pistons face a daunting challenge, especially considering their struggle to win 50 games since 2008. This injury could redefine their season and impact their trajectory moving forward.
“… side to go after the backside. I could see without Cade, they're playing at Atlanta on Saturday. I could see the Warriors maybe going after the Detroit game, but I should know soon. Okay, so Washington, Golden State. Then on Monday, they got the Lakers. Red Hot Lakers. Who are hot. I don't know if you heard. You saw ESPN at all in the last 7 to 10 years. Then they play Atlanta at home. Now Atlanta. Red Hot. By the way, that's a potential first-round matchup, I might point out. Then Thursday, they played New Orleans, which New Orleans is 14-10 in their last 24 games as we're recording this. …”
“… all right i don't want to get ahead of myself yeah i'm waiting to see i should know soon probably in the next 10 minutes on there in because they're that's the front side of a back-to-back And in the previous one, they rested a bunch of guys on the front side to go after the backside. I could see without Cade, they're playing at Atlanta on Saturday. I could see the Warriors maybe going after the Detroit game, but I should know soon. Okay, so Washington, Golden State. Then on Monday, they got the Lakers. Red Hot Lakers. Who are hot. I don't know if you heard. You saw ESPN at all in the last 7 to 10 years. Then they play Atlanta at home. Now Atlanta. Red Hot. By the way, that's a potential first-round matchup, I might point out. Then Thursday, they played New Orleans, which New Orleans is 14-10 in their last 24 games as we're recording this. They have no incentive to lose. James Borrego is making a bid to keep that job. Stop playing the rookies as much. They're attacking the basket like crazy. We see you, James Borrego. We're not going to spend a whole lot of time talking about the Pelicans, but I'm just going to say we see you, James Borrego, and the Pelicans, who have no incentive to …”
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The Detroit Pistons face a daunting schedule without star player Cade Cunningham, and their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. Upcoming games against the Warriors, Lakers, and Hawks could make or break their season, especially with tough competition like the Pelicans and Timberwolves lurking. With the Eastern Conference wide open, every win counts more than ever for Detroit.
“… you. You will not believe this. But as a matter of fact, they were not. Oh, I'm shocked by this. yeah so the project was to be spearheaded by the detroit international bridge company and basically the idea is hey if you build these new interchanges and ramps guess what you get to build a second bridge and you know and then the second bridge you get even more tools from it isn't that great yeah it's amazing it's a great idea you should just do a natural monopoly well an unnatural monopoly into the prospect of second bridge i know right by jingling sort of like money at them in the famous words of …”
“… called the Gateway Project. because eventually Michigan was like, hey, we need to fix the traffic problem. Hey, Marone family, the guys who own the bridge, can you help? Can you do your damn job? And I'm sure they were receptive. I've got bad news for you. You will not believe this. But as a matter of fact, they were not. Oh, I'm shocked by this. yeah so the project was to be spearheaded by the detroit international bridge company and basically the idea is hey if you build these new interchanges and ramps guess what you get to build a second bridge and you know and then the second bridge you get even more tools from it isn't that great yeah it's amazing it's a great idea you should just do a natural monopoly well an unnatural monopoly into the prospect of second bridge i know right by jingling sort of like money at them in the famous words of star wars episode one this is getting out of hand now there are two of them and by them i mean bridges because the first agreement uh between dibc and mdot michigan department of transportation was basically executed in 2004 and at that time dibc was unable to acquire all the necessary land by which i mean they didn't fucking try to do it …”
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Matty Marone, the 85-year-old owner of the Ambassador Bridge, was held in contempt of court for failing to follow through on a state-mandated construction project, leading to his imprisonment. Surprisingly, this legal action prompted the Detroit International Bridge Company to finally complete the necessary infrastructure in just seven months. This scenario highlights the dramatic lengths to which authorities went to enforce compliance and improve traffic issues.
“… high in Houston or so, they want to keep telling us. So, anyways, that was the one buzzer bid. The other honorable mention, Dennis Jenkins from the Detroit Pistons has kept that thing, not only kept it afloat, like they've been playing pretty good basketball. He almost had another buzzer beater in OKC. Well, and that's the thing. He would have been in the top three if that thing would have fallen. Because that would have been a buzzer beater on the road against the defending champs with the Pistons. He wouldn't have won with two buzzer beaters. The first one wasn't a pure buzzer beater, but it was …”
“… kind of saved the day because it would have been like, how do you celebrate passing Michael Jordan if you miss the game deciding shot? So, Mint Thompson swooped in, saved the day. They had a nice little celebration in the locker room. Vibes are high in Houston or so, they want to keep telling us. So, anyways, that was the one buzzer bid. The other honorable mention, Dennis Jenkins from the Detroit Pistons has kept that thing, not only kept it afloat, like they've been playing pretty good basketball. He almost had another buzzer beater in OKC. Well, and that's the thing. He would have been in the top three if that thing would have fallen. Because that would have been a buzzer beater on the road against the defending champs with the Pistons. He wouldn't have won with two buzzer beaters. The first one wasn't a pure buzzer beater, but it was a hell of a shot to count a 30-point performance against the Lakers with a game winner. He's getting the love of a winner, though, with one of a multitude of honorable mentions. Yeah, so if the three would have fallen against OKC, he'd have been up in the top three. But it's a pretty damn jam-packed top three. So we will start with the brass balls.”
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This month, only one true buzzer beater stood out: Thompson's high-flying tip-in that clinched a win against the Miami 83-ers, coinciding with Kevin Durant's milestone of passing Michael Jordan. This moment not only secured the game but also lifted the spirits in the Houston locker room, showcasing the importance of clutch performances in basketball. Meanwhile, Dennis Jenkins of the Pistons also made waves but fell short of a buzzer beater that could have placed him in the top three this month.
“… yeah I ain't had nothing else to say man no excuses dude wide receiver Kalief Ram Ramon's chose to play for I guess the Bears over the over the Lions so there was a chance to return to the Lions for his sixth season an opportunity to rejoin a former or opportunity to rejoin a former coach of Chicago. He opted for the chance to play for Ben Johnson, who had been the offensive coordinator in Detroit before leaving their division rivals in 2025. He said, I wanted to play for Ben's offense. He's extraordinarily creative and honest, and you can be in any spot on the offense. and he will find a …”
“… know what I'm saying? He had nothing to say. nothing to say he was like Bussie and them was like yeah coach you did say shit happens though yeah like you did say shit happens shit happens that's right you took him on the channel that's me shit happens yeah I ain't had nothing else to say man no excuses dude wide receiver Kalief Ram Ramon's chose to play for I guess the Bears over the over the Lions so there was a chance to return to the Lions for his sixth season an opportunity to rejoin a former or opportunity to rejoin a former coach of Chicago. He opted for the chance to play for Ben Johnson, who had been the offensive coordinator in Detroit before leaving their division rivals in 2025. He said, I wanted to play for Ben's offense. He's extraordinarily creative and honest, and you can be in any spot on the offense. and he will find a way to get you the ball. Just to be under him is a great privilege. Joe. Yes. What is this saying? Is this a knock at Detroit or is it a bump on the Bears? I think I'm going to bump on the Bears. I going to bump on the Bears I going with young Caleb growing getting better looking good and them dudes just thriving Nothing good What up I'm saying, who …”
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Kalif Raymond made a surprising move to the Chicago Bears, turning down a chance to stay with the Detroit Lions for a sixth season. He was drawn to play under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, praising his creativity and ability to utilize players effectively. This decision raises questions about the Lions’ coaching and future prospects compared to the Bears’ emerging talent.
“and then we'll get Buffalo plays Detroit on Friday night that is just a massive massive game massive game can we just go back to Pasternak for two seconds yeah sure absolutely man so don't you find like one of the great compliments or one of the greatest qualities a player can have is their ability to elevate those around him. Going into this year, you know, we wondered, okay, who's going to score for Boston beyond the Pasternaks of the world? You know, Geeky had a great second half …”
“and then we'll get Buffalo plays Detroit on Friday night that is just a massive massive game massive game can we just go back to Pasternak for two seconds yeah sure absolutely man so don't you find like one of the great compliments or one of the greatest qualities a player can have is their ability to elevate those around him. Going into this year, you know, we wondered, okay, who's going to score for Boston beyond the Pasternaks of the world? You know, Geeky had a great second half of the year in Boston last year. Is that going to happen again? And who else going to emerge. And you look at, and he's had a number of different line mates over the season, whether it's Geeky, and we talked to him earlier in the year about playing off of Pasternak, Minton there now, and the education he's getting alongside him, like Hustedinov, how …”
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Detroit's team morale is crucial as they face a pivotal weekend against Buffalo and Philly. After a disappointing loss to Ottawa, the players' frustration was palpable, highlighting how a coach's attitude can influence team spirit. The right mindset, especially from leadership, is essential for overcoming challenges in high-stakes games.
“… can get the double digit sacks. No, I'm glad he brought up Zion Young. I really liked him. Trey Flowers was my comparison for him. Former Patriot Lions player. Heavy handed, strong. like the game he played against uh proctor the tackle from alabama caleb proctor caden proctor um was that he that's a power player that weighs 360 pounds and zion young took it to him and that like really did a lot that he was able to win a power on power matchup uh he's the antithesis of of hendrickson that's the this i love that when they have a synergy with your edges one guy's the more finesse guy and one …”
“… no one that can knock them home. And here comes Hendrickson. Like that's that's all he's going to do. I'm like, he's not going to really play the run that much. But that's not why you pay him. And that's not why they signed him. They want a guy that can get the double digit sacks. No, I'm glad he brought up Zion Young. I really liked him. Trey Flowers was my comparison for him. Former Patriot Lions player. Heavy handed, strong. like the game he played against uh proctor the tackle from alabama caleb proctor caden proctor um was that he that's a power player that weighs 360 pounds and zion young took it to him and that like really did a lot that he was able to win a power on power matchup uh he's the antithesis of of hendrickson that's the this i love that when they have a synergy with your edges one guy's the more finesse guy and one guy's the power guy that he just has to push the pocket like he doesn't have They develop pass rush moves. If he pushes the pocket, the other guys are in theory supposed to get home. Uh, but actually I'm glad he brought up the Mizzou stuff because that's where Chris Kassarek got kind of known Who the now the defensive line coach for the 49ers was he …”
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The Baltimore Ravens have strategically focused on enhancing their pass rush by selecting players who bring both power and finesse to the field. With picks like Zion Young and Elijah Surratt, they aim to balance their roster by adding a strong, gritty player alongside their speedy wide receivers. This approach could redefine their offensive and defensive dynamics in the upcoming season.
“… No, nigga, him talking about how good Apple Pies was on my mama has nothing to do with the Lord. Nigga, that shit's funny, bro. When he said in Detroit Pinsman, I saved your judgment day. It's one of my favorite quotes of all the time. Bro, like that has nothing to do with anything That's insane, bro, that has nothing to do with that And I can nigga voice my opinion About him saying something about Steph Curry Like bro Steph Curry is at home my nigga That was wild too I not the only demon in the league if that what you think Say everybody name or don say nobody But just to out me like that …”
“… would have fucked with it. But when you're getting alive and you're... Don't worry about it. Some of the stuff he was saying, like, we're not laughing at him, but some of that shit is insane. And that's why I hate when people talk about y'all laughing. No, nigga, him talking about how good Apple Pies was on my mama has nothing to do with the Lord. Nigga, that shit's funny, bro. When he said in Detroit Pinsman, I saved your judgment day. It's one of my favorite quotes of all the time. Bro, like that has nothing to do with anything That's insane, bro, that has nothing to do with that And I can nigga voice my opinion About him saying something about Steph Curry Like bro Steph Curry is at home my nigga That was wild too I not the only demon in the league if that what you think Say everybody name or don say nobody But just to out me like that because I one of the faces of the NBA is crazy Can you say bro you put Bible scripts on your shoes but you're not a Christian? Bro, you can't say that to me, bro. Yeah, like, or nigga, you can't, you can say it, nigga, but if I have some backlash, you got to accept it. Yeah, you can't. You can't just say what you want because you a Christian. That's …”
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Jaden Ivey's recent behavior raises concerns about his mental health and support system. After a challenging season and a trade, he appears to be struggling with his identity and performance, indicating that he may need more help and understanding from those around him. The conversation highlights the importance of having a strong support network, especially for young athletes facing transitions.
“… you had teams where they had to throw. And that's where you're going to get your picks. And we had, I played on great defenses. I played for the Detroit Lions all 14 years of my career. and we really had good pressure that's why i was a pressure coach i saw the results yes the only the only way you're going to affect that quarterback you got to make him say oh this ain't practice now you know you got to make them feel this this ain't what they were doing on the practice field when they were showing us what this defense was going to be yes the first thing i would tell our guys is we're going to try to …”
“… much more than 15 or 16 times a game. Back in those days, everybody was two tight ends or hardly any wide receivers, one or two wide receivers in every formation. And it was more of a ground game. And you had to take advantage of the situations when you had teams where they had to throw. And that's where you're going to get your picks. And we had, I played on great defenses. I played for the Detroit Lions all 14 years of my career. and we really had good pressure that's why i was a pressure coach i saw the results yes the only the only way you're going to affect that quarterback you got to make him say oh this ain't practice now you know you got to make them feel this this ain't what they were doing on the practice field when they were showing us what this defense was going to be yes the first thing i would tell our guys is we're going to try to balance up this playing table and level the odds a little bit. Instead of us having to worry about where they're going all the time, they're going to have to worry about where we're going. Yes. I said, you have to spend some extra time learning some stuff, but we ain't going to, wherever we are, pre-snap ain't where we're going to be after they …”
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Dick LeBeau argues that his defensive techniques, including the true fire zone blitz, can still be effective against modern NFL offenses. He emphasizes the importance of unpredictability and pressure on quarterbacks, stating that if they know what defense is coming, it's game over. LeBeau's experience highlights how adapting strategies to maintain an edge is crucial in football.
“… how different the game of basketball is played. You go back and hop on YouTube and watch that game. That shit is packed in the paint. I mean, it is Detroit Pistons packed in the paint. Like everybody is on top of each other. And today the game is so spaced and there's movement and there's flow and guys, you know, there's open shots. There were no open shots in that game, in that second half of that game. It was, it was straight up hardcore basketball, old school basketball where you're like on each other defensively. And, you know, and and by that point. You know, the biggest piece of it was that …”
“… that really jumped out watching that game the first was that Duke didn fold it like what you know the you the bully took a swing and they didn go anywhere They like OK we here to play They were here to play That the first thing The second thing was how different the game of basketball is played. You go back and hop on YouTube and watch that game. That shit is packed in the paint. I mean, it is Detroit Pistons packed in the paint. Like everybody is on top of each other. And today the game is so spaced and there's movement and there's flow and guys, you know, there's open shots. There were no open shots in that game, in that second half of that game. It was, it was straight up hardcore basketball, old school basketball where you're like on each other defensively. And, you know, and and by that point. You know, the biggest piece of it was that your best player, national player of the year material, Larry Johnson, they give him the ball in the second half. He had a little tiny run with about seven minutes left. But for the most part, neither he nor Stacey Ogbun did anything in the second half. So and at the same time, Kristen Leitner had 20 in the first like those guys. It was a battle is …”
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Duke's dramatic comeback in the 1991 Final Four reshaped college basketball, showcasing their resilience against the powerhouse UNLV. Despite Larry Johnson's missed opportunities, Duke capitalized on their opponent's mistakes, transforming Christian Laettner into a legend. This game marked a pivotal shift in the sport's dynamics and strategy.
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