LIONS SQUAD SHOW: FINAL MOCK DRAFTS! Detroit Lions PREPARE For NFL Draft + Jeff Iafrate Joins Us!
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The Locked On Lions squad show delivers a high-energy, live preview of the 2026 NFL Draft, with hosts Jake Ritmo, Bradford Banta, and Natalie Kerwin joined by special guest Jeff Ifreid from Crunch Time Sports and the Lions Collective. The episode kicks off with a deep dive into the Detroit Lions' draft strategy, focusing on Brad Holmes' mysterious decision-making and the possibility of a surprise pick at No. 17. Jeff shares insights from his exclusive interview with Holmes, praising his personable demeanor and strategic foresight, while also reflecting on the Lions' cautious offseason spending. The hosts debate whether the team should prioritize a tackle or a guard, with Jeff favoring Penn State’s Vega as a high-impact, long-term solution. The show also covers social media buzz, including viral Lions tweets and fan stories, such as Jake’s grandparents being honored at Ford Field with Super Bowl tickets. A major tangent explores the Mike Vrabel scandal, dissecting the Patriots’ PR crisis and the lack of accountability from the coach. The episode wraps with sponsor segments from Quo, Ethos, and Home Chef, and teasing a live draft party in Dallas.
Brad Holmes remains a mystery in draft planning—expect the unexpected at No. 17.
Jeff Ifreid predicts the Lions will stay at 17 and select Penn State guard Vega, prioritizing long-term value over draft hype.
The Lions’ offseason spending reflects future planning, not short-term fixes—focus on retaining core players.
Social media stunts like 'live your life with no regret' are intentional, fan-engaging content that go viral.
Mike Vrabel’s silence on the scandal is seen as a PR failure—fans demand accountability, not evasion.
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Draft Week Begins: Live Squad Show Launch
The episode kicks off with a high-energy intro to the live Locked On Lions squad show, setting the tone for draft week with excitement, sponsor intros, and a tease of the upcoming mock drafts and guest appearances.
Jeff Ifreid Joins: Inside the Brad Holmes Interview
“He was a great guy and did a lot of great things in his tenure with the Lions. But it was nice being able to meet him, man. He did a really good job answering those questions.”
Mock Draft Predictions: Tackle vs. Guard Debate
“I think tackles just everyone's going tackle and I decided, you know what? I'm going to go with a guard this time because I think Jared would be very, very happy with that and so would the running backs.”
Offseason Critique: The Window That Wasn’t Taken
“My issue goes back to when guys run rookie deals and you had a lot of money at the time, and you chose to not spend that money and chose to not be aggressive when everyone was getting paid pennies.”
The Mike Vrabel Scandal: Accountability and Silence
“You're kicking the can down the road. Uh, but you also have to take into account personal life and, you know, let's call it what it is. I mean, he's married, she's married and it's golly you just you just put yourself being in the position that you're in in a very difficult situation.”
“My issue goes back to when guys run rookie deals and you had a lot of money at the time, and you chose to not spend that money and chose to not be aggressive when everyone was getting paid pennies.”
“I think tackles just everyone's going tackle and I decided, you know what? I'm going to go with a guard this time because I think Jared would be very, very happy with that and so would the running backs.”
“He was a great guy and did a lot of great things in his tenure with the Lions. But it was nice being able to meet him, man. He did a really good job answering those questions.”
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Brad Holmes
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Jake Ritmo
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Bradford Banta
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Natalie Kerwin
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Mike Vrabel
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