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2024 Season Premiere With Ryan Rigmaiden

58m · 1st and Now · 19 Jan 20:10

Matt and Nik are back with our opening episode of 2024 as we recap a busy week of key Lions signings and also chat with assistant GM Ryan Rigmaiden on the talent evaluation process. The fellas also look ahead to the NFL Divisional Playoffs and talk television and football overtime rules in our 'Go For It Or Punt' segment. 0:00- Intro 4:06- Lions player news and signings 21:58- Ryan Rigmaiden, Lions assistant GM 40:53- Go For It Or Punt 50:22- General Sports Talk

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