OTAs Updates, Mail Bag

In this weeks episode of Forward Down the Field, Ben and Sam discuss the Lions vs Chiefs game; Ben Johnson's play calling, Hutchinson's performance, is this a defensive team?, rookies balling, and more (0:00). Then, the hosts dive into everything you need to know before the Week 2 matchup vs the Seahawks; Strengths and Weaknesses of the team, what happened vs the Rams?, last years demise, who's due for a big game, and of course CJ Gardner Johnson's blue ski mask PSA (21:22).Hosts: Ben Bosscher, Sam GoodmanMore Forward Down the Field

The wait is over. The Lions are back. Can Detroit be the first team to give Mahomes a Week 1 loss? Is this a shootout, or is their a better blueprint to beat the Chiefs? Is Jared Goff capable of dueling Mahomes? The answers are here. Hosts: Ben Bosscher, Sam GoodmanMore Forward Down the Field

Ben and Sam discuss everything a fan needs to know about the Lions vs Jaguars preseason game, including the poor offensive line play (1:10), the questionable quarterback play (4:39), and the defensive takeaways from players like James Houston, Jack Campbell, Julian Okwara, and John Cominksy (16:41). Of course, the two hosts hit on the Jameson Williams injury and the lack of wide receiver depth and weather or not it causes concern (7:32). Hosts: Sam Goodman, Ben BosscherMore Forward Down the Field

Ben and Sam discuss the uprise of the city of Detroit, including how Summer Slam and the NFL draft will kill false narratives about the city (0:00). Then, the hosts give their insight on Lions training camp and the players that stuck out like a soar thumb. Amon Ra St. Brown dominates everyone on defense and is potentially Detroit's MVP. Sam LaPorta will have a meaninful roll in the offense on day 1. Where is Jamo? (8:55)Hosts: Sam Goodman, Ben BosscherFDF LinkTree

Ben and Sam discuss everything you need to know after the first week of training camp including Sam LaPorta making his way onto the first team already, Amon Ra St. Browns dominance, James Houston taking reps on the third team, and the impressive first week from undrafted rookie Starling Thomas (1:28). Then, the hosts discuss the immaculate draft episode of Inside the Den (35:00)Hosts: Sam Goodman, Ben BosscherFDF Socials: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, FacebookSKUIQ.com: Conntcted Retail Made EasyMoosend.com: Email Marketing Automation Platform for Thriving Businesses.

Ben and Sam discuss everything you need to know after the first day of 2023 training camp including; Denzel Mims, CB2 Battle, Right Guard Battle, Kicker Battle, and more (0:00). Later Ben previews his article for DefiantTakesFootball.com titled "Ranking the Detroit Lions' 2023 Position Groups," while Sam gives his thoughts on the list (22:25).Hosts: Sam Goodman, Ben BosscherFDF Socials: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, FacebookSKUIQ.com: Conntcted Retail Made EasyMoosend.com: Email Marketing Automation Platform for Thriving Businesses.

Ben and Sam debate who will start at the various positions:RG: Halapoulivaati Vaitai or Graham Glasgow CB2: Emmanuel Moseley or Jerry JacobsNT: Isaiah Buggs or Brodric MartinRB: Jahmyr Gibbs or David MontgomeryLB: Jack Campbell or Malcolm RodriguezS: Brian Branch or... OtherTE: Sam LaPorta or Brock WrightOf course, the episode can't end without talking about non-football Jameson Williams topics. Hosts: Sam Goodman, Ben BosscherFDF Socials: Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, FacebookDefiant Takes Lions ArticlesSKUIQ.com Connected Retail Made EasyMoosend.Com: Email Marketing Automation Platform for Thriving Businesses.

Ben and Sam make the case for adding both Chase Young and Deandre HopkinsHosts: Sam Goodman, Ben BosscherDefiant Takes Football ArticlesFDF Social: Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, FacebookSQUIQ.com : Connected Retail Made EasyMoosend.com: Email Marketing Automation Platform for Thriving Buisnesses

Ben and Sam go over everything you need to know from OTAs (0:00), before heading into a fan mailbag (20:31).Hosts: Sam Goodman, Ben BosscherDefiant Takes Football ArticlesFDF Social: Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, FacebookSQUIQ.com : Connected Retail Made EasyMoosend.com: Email Marketing Automation Platform for Thriving Buisnesses

Ben and Sam go over the newly released Detroit Lions 2023 schedule. Hosts: Sam Goodman, Ben BosscherDefiant Takes Football ArticlesFDF Social: Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, FacebookSQUIQ.com : Connected Retail Made EasyMoosend.com: Email Marketing Automation Platform for Thriving Buisnesses