Who lines up opposite Hutch in 2026, and can Brad Holmes afford to go get him?

The Lions defensive line has three starters locked in, but the fourth spot is a blank page, the depth chart reads like a wish list, and the salary cap clock is ticking louder with every passing day. This week the boys pull apart the entire DL room, piece by piece, with the kind of analytical rigor that separates informed fans from the comment section.

We run through the latest Lions news and nuggets, from coaching staff additions and voided contracts to a Packers coaching exodus that should put a smile on every NFC North rival's face. Then the crew dives deep into the defensive line, breaking down Hutchinson's recovery arc, McNeil's post-ACL snap count concerns, Tyleik Williams' limited but promising rookie tape, and why the EDGE free agent market from Bosa to Ossai offers Holmes a rare chance to solve a problem without mortgaging the future. They also explain, with receipts, why the Max Crosby dream should stay exactly that.

DBC closes the show by walking through the salary cap minefield standing between the Lions and a competitive roster. Every critical date from March 11th through the 20th gets mapped out, restructure candidates like Goff and St. Brown get the full financial breakdown, and the retirement wildcards at left tackle and running back get the honest conversation they deserve. By the end, you will understand exactly how Holmes can turn a tight cap into real free agency firepower and what it means for a draft class that keeps mocking offensive and defensive linemen to Detroit.

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It’s now time to dive deep into the 2026 NFL Draft's first round with data-driven analysis that cuts through the mock draft noise. Who's actually on Brad Holmes' board at pick 17? We break down positional value, best available talent, and Detroit's championship-building needs through statistical analysis and historical context. No hot takes - just experienced Lions fans dissecting film, analytics, and front office tendencies to project Detroit's next franchise cornerstone. Join us for myth-busting insights that separate informed fandom from speculation.

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The Grey Manes break down All-Star Week with analytical precision - dissecting standout performances from the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl to identify 2026 draft prospects who fit Detroit's championship blueprint. Which position battles got easier to solve? Which under-the-radar players just skyrocketed up Brad Holmes' board? We cut through the noise with film-based analysis, historical context, and the data-driven evaluation that separates smart draft strategy from draft-day reaches. No hot takes - just some evidence-based scouting report Lions fans need as April approaches.

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