Valenti and Rico began today's show with the story concerning the Lions and Frank Ragnow. They discussed what this looks like from a Lions fan and an outside perspective before they transitioned into Red Wings talk in the second hour, where they addressed McLellan's comments and Dylan Larkin's role in the March struggles. Then, the guys revisited both of their main topics and took some of your calls to round out the show.
HOUR 1: Thoughts On Frank Ragnow Getting Stiffed By The Lions + In Football Today
03/31/2026 | 39 mins.
Mike and Rico spent the first hour of the show with their reactions to the report that the Lions refused to pay $3 million of Frank Ragnow's bonus after he originally retired. They discussed the perception of this move around the NFL and wrapped this conversation with an "In Football Today".
HOUR 2: Dylan Larkin's Job As Captain + Overall Red Wings Concern Levels
03/31/2026 | 40 mins.
Red Wings talk hijacked the show, as the guys felt compelled to revisit Todd McLellan's criticism of his players and how much blame Dylan Larkin deserves as the captain of the team.
HOUR 3: Mock Draft Mania + More Red Wings/Ragnow Thoughts + Your First Calls Of The Day
03/31/2026 | 30 mins.
Mike and Rico opened the third hour with a "Mock Draft Mania". Then, they expanded on the Red Wings and Frank Ragnow conversations before they finally got the phone lines up and working.
HOUR 4: Final Thoughts + Calls On Ragnow/Red Wings
03/31/2026 | 30 mins.
Valenti and Rico closed out today's show with some more phone calls and thoughts on the Lions stiffing Frank Ragnow and their overall Red Wings sentiments. Then, they were joined by Wojo and Riger in cross-talk.
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