Our takeaways and thoughts on Lions GM Brad Holmes' year-end press conference

Ben and Kory record their thoughts fresh after attending Holmes' year-end press conference in Allen Park. It wasn't the fiery, defensive session many have come to expect. But there was still plenty to glean concerning the offensive line, Taylor Decker, Frank Ragnow's retirement, upcoming extensions, Kerby Joseph's knee and David Montgomery's future in doubt, among others. Please continue to send questions anytime to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kory reflect on a strange game in Chicago with good things to say about Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs, who's in elite company after three seasons in the NFL. The start of the Lions' offseason means all eyes are towards urgent needs on the offensive line, especially with Taylor Decker wondering what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben and Kory are back with another mailbag podcast to end the season. Go figure, with the Lions eliminated from the postseason most of the questions were about the draft, free agency and the vital offseason ahead. Please continue to send any and all questions and recorded voice memos to [email protected]. We'll always take the time to answer them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detroit delivered a stinker on Christmas, losing to the Minnesota Vikings, 23-10, to end its longshot playoff odds. The Lions have lost three straight and are 3-6 since the bye week, while the offensive line is in shambles. Dan Campbell spoke of tough decisions to make after the loss in Minnesota, so what does that entail? We'll be back with a mailbag podcast next week, so get those questions and voice memos in to the [email protected] email address. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kory and Ben try to put their heads on straight after the wild final 25 seconds in Detroit's 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The guys try to explain what happened with those decisive offensive pass interference penalties and how the Lions even found themselves in that position. They aren't eliminated yet, but those playoff chances are officially on life support.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kory and Ben open the mailbag for another Dungeon of Doom podcast episode. We tackle questions and voice memos sent to [email protected] ranging from the plans at offensive coordinator, Jahmyr Gibbs-David Montgomery backfield share, top needs heading into the offseason and what changes might take place if the Lions don't make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lions lost 41-34 to the Los Angeles Rams, falling to 8-6 on the season as their playoff hopes took another hit. Hosts Kory Woods and Ben Raven discuss what went wrong, what has to happen for them to make the postseason and some long-term thoughts about the roster. Send questions for our weekly mailbag podcasts anytime to [email protected].  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kory and Ben preview the Lions-Rams game, what it means for Detroit's playoff hopes, and how they think the season will play out across the final four games. They also tackle reader-submitted questions on the safety injuries, upcoming extension questions and who is the better commercial actor between Dan Campbell and Aidan Hutchinson. Submit questions 24/7/365 to [email protected] to be featured on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kory and Ben are back with another postgame podcast from Ford Field. The guys discuss Detroit's 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys and what it means for their playoff hopes and the path forward. Amon-Ra St. Brown played through his ankle injury, and he was joined by Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams in having very big days. Detroit's defense got beat up some, but five sacks, three forced fumbles and two interceptions helped save the day. We'll be back next Thursday with a mailbag podcast, send those questions and voice memos to [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a busy week in Lions world. They lost a tough one to the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving, with their playoff hopes taking a big-time hit. Frank Ragnow unretired but then failed his physical and won't re-join the team, after all. Kory and Ben open the mailbag for questions this week in another jam-packed episode. Please send questions and voice memos to [email protected] 24/7/365 to be featured on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices