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Necessary Roughness with Lang & Jansen

TJ Lang and Jon Jansen provide insight to all of the Detroit Lions action on and off the field, plus more NFL and select NCAA football games each week…In addition, using their resources, interviews with some of the biggest current and former NFL players connected to the game.
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Episodes

Kayvon Thibodeaux, player led practices and the Lions backup QB | Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen

TJ now is a social media superstar. He was in the New York Post after his tweet about the hit on Kayvon Thibodeaux. Was it a dirty hit? Reviewing the Lions intersquad scrimmages and the game against the Indianapolis Colts. What were the players saying? Lions held a player lead practice. Jon and TJ talk about how much they would have liked that as a player Who will be the Detroit Lions backup QB? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-...

Aug 23, 202241 min

"Hard Knocks," Malcolm Rodriguez and Amon-Ra St. Brown doesn't forget and preseason impressions | Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen

- TJ is having FOMO after watching Woodstock 99 docs -- and decided to see the 'Bush' concert - Episode 2 of Hard Knocks: How uncomfortable was it when 'Rodrigo' got his love? - Amon-Ra St. Brown remembers the 16 receivers drafted before him. How much motivation exists in draft day snubs? Jon still holds a grudge about the tackles drafted before him. - Impressions from the Lions' loss to the Falcons. There was a different buzz in the stadium and on the field - What we need to see from the defens...

Aug 17, 202240 min

Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen - HBO's "Hard Knocks" is ready to premier

- Hard Knocks premiers tonight. How excited are you? - Why the cameras and mics around Hard Knocks irritate Jon and TJ - What is the value of being on the Lions last season? Jamal Williams seems to think about all the losses - Starters will play the first quarter in the Lions’ preseason opener. Jon believes there is great value in getting game speed reps - Training camp battle continues with the linebackers. Will sixth-round pick Malcolm Rodriguez win a starting job? - Bears All-Pro LB Roquan Sm...

Aug 09, 202230 min

Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen - Live from Detroit Lions training camp

- Initial impressions from Lions training camp - Are there any veterans that might be surprise cuts this year? - Early thoughts on the Lions offensive line and Penei Sewell in year two - How happy are you with the Lions' current core of players? - First observations of Aidan Hutchinson in pads - Injury updates from training camp, and evaluating the team pre- and post-pads To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about ...

Aug 02, 202230 min

Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen - 2022 Training Camp Edition of Necessary Roughness

- A lot of hype around Dan Campbell and the Lions this season. Will they live up to it? - What reporting day was like for TJ and Jon when they played in the NFL - Kyler Murray signed a new contract. Let’s talk about his embarrassing 'Study' clause - Which players should Lions fans be most excited to see? - What are the biggest position battles? - Who will be the fifth and sixth option for the offensive line and wide receivers? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht...

Jul 26, 202244 min

Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen - How much potential does Aidan Hutchinson have and what should be our expectations?

How was TJ’s chopper ride? (00:05) When playing in the NFL, did you wish that football was an Olympic sport? Flag football might become an official Olympic event. (02:33) Aidan Hutchinson is one of the most anticipated rookies the Lions have had. What are Jon and TJ’s expectations for Hutchinson? (14:02) Jon doesn’t believe there is a guy more ready for the NFL then Aidan Hutchinson (23:31) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-polic...

Jul 20, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen - #39

On episode 39 of the Necessary Roughness podcast with former NFL O-linemen TJ Lang and Jon Jansen: - How TJ and Jon spent their Fourth of July weekend - TJ is not a fan of fireworks. Is he becoming a grouchy old man? - Lions are changing to a 4-3 look on defense. Is this the best option for Detroit? - Why this new defense will help the Lions’ personnel - A new beef for TJ and Jon? CBS Sports released its NFL coaching rankings. Is Dan Campbell ranked too low? - How Campbell has learned from his m...

Jul 07, 202251 min

Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen - #38

On episode 38 of the Necessary Roughness podcast with former NFL O-linemen TJ Lang and Jon Jansen: - NFL training camp is weeks away. Do Jon and TJ ever miss it in retirement? - Lions' team-wide talent was ranked by ESPN. Where do they stand? - Can Derrick Barnes take a big step this season? - Will a new defensive scheme help the Lions linebackers? - Out of last year’s QB class, which player will improve the most this season? - Why it might be a rough year for Justin Fields - Who will win the Le...

Jul 07, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Necessary Roughness with TJ Lang and Jon Jansen - #37

On episode 37 of the Necessary Roughness podcast with former NFL O-linemen TJ Lang and Jon Jansen: - How big guys like Jon and TJ survive the heat - John Penisini retires – how much does that impact the Lions D-line? - The Lions sign former Michigan star Devin Funchess. What can he bring? - Where the Lions O-line ranks in the NFL - What are realistic expectations for the O-line this season? - Should the Lions have a player on the NFL’s top-100 list? To learn more about listener data and our priv...

Jun 17, 202235 min
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