Valenti and Rico kicked off the show with a debate regarding whether the Pistons should offer Jalen Duren a supermax extension this summer if he gets named to an All-NBA team this year. Then, they spent some time discussing different plans for the Lions in the NFL Draft this Thursday before Mike gave some thoughts on Mike Vrabel and the guys did an "In Football Today" in the third hour. They wrapped the show with some Red Wings talk.
HOUR 1: To Or To Not To Give Jalen Duren The Supermax + In Football Today
04/21/2026 | 37 mins.
The guys discussed whether the Pistons should give Jalen Duren a supermax extension if he ends up making an All-NBA team this year. They stuck with this topic until they were joined by David for an "In Football Today".
HOUR 2: Should The Lions Move Up Or Down In The NFL Draft?
04/21/2026 | 39 mins.
Valenti and Rico each posed their own plans for what the Lions should do in Thursday's NFL Draft.
HOUR 3: Mike's Vrabel Criticism + NFL Teams' Best & Worst Draft Picks Since 2000
04/21/2026 | 32 mins.
Mike started the third hour with some criticism of Mike Vrabel for his recent comments and how his team will respond to the controversy. Then, the guys went through some NFL teams' worst and best draft picks of the last 25 years.
HOUR 4: Red Wings' Offseason Plans + Who Should Be Untouchable
04/21/2026 | 31 mins.
Valenti and Rico wrapped the show with some Red Wings offseason talk.
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