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We check in with Pride of Detroit's Ryan Mathews about all things Lions Training Camp. What did he think of Detroit's offseason? What are the best battles in camp coning up? Ryan talks nickel cornerback, kicker, and 4th WR. We also get in to expectations, the NFC North, and more.

The Detroit News is looking for a new Lions beat writer. Justin Rogers is leaving the newspaper shortly and we discuss how bad this is for Lions fans and followers. Justin has covered the team for the last 13 years and is really good at what he does. Also, how much of a concern is the Kevin Zeitler injury situation? The newly signed Pro Bowl Guard has been recovering from knee and ankle issues, but if you look at his history, he is very durable. Top 7 teams who are under the most pressure. Did Lions make that list? And an ode to Ken Holland.

The Detroit Lions release K James Turner and one day later, he lands with the Green Bay Packers. It will be interesting to see how the kicking games pan out for both Detroit and Green Bay before we get to September. Also, Matt asked a very strange Jared Goff question today at lunch and Rachel Hopmayer from CBS Detroit joins the show. Her first interview since arriving in town as the newest face of the Detroit media

We know the Lions improved their defense on paper, but can it translate on the field this season? Could they become a Top 10 defense? We look at the numbers and dissect where it is all going. Plus, an ESPN writer says the Lions graded as a "C" this offseason. Why? We want your voicemail submissions at www.speakpipe.com/derypodcastpage. And a quick Lions vs Pistons discussion.

There are some unhappy veteran wide receivers at the top of their game looking to make more money. Brandon Aiyuk and Tee Higgins are a couple that come to mind. Could the Lions make a deal to add one of them? Matt Dery discusses the idea on today's show. Also, the Lions make a roster move to add Jake Bates to the 90 man. Some details as well on Bates' deal. We also play our first "Call of the Day" from SpeakPipe and discuss Lions culture compared to the Boston Celtics.

The Lions have done it. UFL star kicker Jake Bates has, according to ESPN, agreed on a two year deal with the Detroit Lions. Bates, who is known for hitting 60 yarders with ease at Ford Field, will compete with Mike Badgley and James Turner for the kicking job. It is a job that is in flux every year for the Lions it seems. Bates was All-UFL after making 17 field goals during the season for the Panthers. In addition, should the Lions entertain bringing back Adrian Martinez? Isaiah Buggs arrested again and Sam LaPorta gets some love again.