Episode #91: Farewell Jim Bob Cooter

Despite the strong offensive showing in the Lions 31-0 drubbing of the Green Bay Packers this past Sunday the team unsurprisingly parted ways with OC Jim Bob Cooter. Without any games remaining on the schedule, Erik and Joe talk about a myriad of topics concerning this offseason…

• The big news, the Lions agreed to part ways with Cooter
• Erik runs down his top candidates for Lions offensive coordinator position
• Lions part ways with offensive assistant and special teams helper Derius Swinton
• Quinn provided a little insight at his end of the season press conference
• Quinn taking on responsibility for the season that fell short of expectations
• The guys examine the end of season Pro Football Focus grades for the top players on offense and the top players on defense
• A run down of Lions Wire’s 2018 season awards
• The Lions already have a full list of opponents for the 2019 season
• Lions sign a handful of players from the practice squad to futures contracts
• The Lions are giving a look to QB Connor Cook, running backs Mark Thompson and Kerwynn Williams, and punter/kicker Ryan Santoso, giving them all futures deals
• The complete list of 2019 Lions free agents
• Erik and Joe look over Lions Wire Roster Stack: January edition
• Which Lions’ free agents will probably be back in 2019
• Who could be options for the Lions at backup quarterback in 2019?
• Quinn stated that he tried to acquire other tight ends before and throughout the season. In what ways could he improve the position group moving forward?
• The Lions finally landed at the No. 8 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft
• Who could be 5 realistic prospects for the Lions first round pick
• Grading Quinns’ first draft

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