Episode 3

Why Muhammad's Ravens Performance Changes Everything About Detroit's Edge Rush Strategy - EP 003

If you're torn between riding Al-Quadin Muhammad's breakout Ravens performance or exploiting desperate 0-3 teams in potential edge rusher fire sales, we just may have the analytical framework you need to think like Brad Holmes.

This episode dissects the true value of Muhammad's dominant Sunday against Baltimore, then examines which struggling franchises might become sellers - and if their available talent will align with Detroit's championship timeline.

What You'll Discover:

The statistical case for Muhammad as Hutchinson's long-term partner (the numbers might surprise you)
Which 0-3 teams are primed for defensive roster purges—and the hidden costs of desperation trades
How the injury crisis among NFC contenders is quietly expanding Detroit's playoff runway
Why patient roster building beats shiny object syndrome every time

We’ll break down:

The mathematical reality behind Houston, Miami, New Orleans, and both New York teams' potential fire sales. Plus, coordinator adjustment timelines that separate sustainable success from quick fixes, and Browns week preparation through the lens of defensive chemistry.

We’ll do our best to cut through the trade speculation noise. This isn't about flashy headlines—it's about sustainable championship construction.

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Dan Keener

I have been a Detroit Lions fan starting back in the early 1980’s when I discovered football. Although I grew up in Northwest Ohio and was surrounded by friends and family that were all Cleveland Browns fans, I ended up gravitating to the Lions as they were found on CBS affiliate WTOL Channel 11, which was within the Lions blackout and broadcast area. So, while my family and friends were watching Brian Sipe and Clay Matthews of the Browns, I grew up watching the likes of Eric Hipple, Billy Sims, Keith Dorney, Doug English, Jimmy Williams, Bruce McNorton and Eddie Murray grace the rock-hard rug at the Silverdome. Since then, my loyalty to the NFL and The Detroit Lions have never waned, regardless of how well (not very often) or how bad (too often) the Lions end their season.

Fast forward to approximately 1993, when I stumbled onto a group of Detroit Lions fans through a Listserv and found several individuals that I have had the privilege of calling friends now for well over 25 years. The members of The Grey Manes all have come from that original group of anonymous internet Lions fans, and yet here we are, in our latter years, finally putting to print out thoughts about the team that we all love (and sometimes hate.)

Chris Stone

I am driven to help inspiring brands and motivated entrepreneurs share their stories and maximize their missions via the power of podcasting, live streaming and digital marketing.

I founded Cast Ahead after the success of my own co-hosted podcasts changed my life. I receive great joy seeing others achieve their own financial, physical and spiritual success. Whether your business or passion is Commercial Real Estate or Pest Control – Motivational Speaking or Dungeons & Dragons: I’m driven by seeing you acquire the success in your business and/or passion project.

I truly believe that everyone deserves to be heard by using their own voice in their own way.

My goal is to be a team member with passionate entrepreneurs & ambitious businesses by integrating podcasting and/or live streaming into their business goals, educate their customers in a creative way – which will in turn attract more listeners, viewers & customers.

I’ve worked with numerous companies, corporate brands & regional startups to not only drive their podcasts into Apple Podcasts charts – but garnered multiple viable leads for these partners via podcasting & livestreaming that resulted in incremental revenue for their companies.

I have a long-standing history with audio & music in particular, having started my career at Sony Music in the 90’s before deciding to Cast Ahead into the future. I can’t wait for the world to hear your story!