Another drama-filled week for the Panthers made for plenty of talk in Detroit. Whether it was because of Cam Newton’s “Donkey Kong” or Greg Hardy’s court case, Lions players, media and fans had their eyes on Charlotte the last few days. Oh, and there’s the small matter of Sunday’s game as well.
Ahead of the home opener, ESPN NFL Nation Lions reporter Michael Rothstein joined the BBR Podcast to chat about:
- Why he was one of the few in the Detroit media who didn’t make a big deal about Newton’s Wednesday press conference
- What people in Detroit are thinking about, re: Hardy
- If quarterback Matt Stafford really is more mobile now
- How he’d try to defend receiver Calvin Johnson
- Why he’s picking the Panthers to win
You can listen to the ‘Double Orange’ pod on iTunes, on Stitcher, or by clicking play below:
BBR NUGGETS
- Breaking down a few way the Panthers can try to limit Calvin Johnson. — BBR
- Some outlets continue comparing Greg Hardy’s case with Ray Rice’s. — si.com
- Luke Kuechly’s No. 59 is currently the best-selling jersey of defensive players at Dick’s Sporting Goods stores. — dsg.com
- Defensive line dinner. — Instagram