The Payne and Drain Show

Detroit Lions 2026 Draft Recap | May 1, 2026

With the 2026 NFL Draft in the rearview, Zach Payne and Alex Drain reconvene to discuss the Lions' haul and what needs the Lions addressed. The guys break down every pick and where the roster stands in the aftermath of the draft. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

Detroit Lions 2026 Draft Preview | April 21, 2026

The NFL Draft is only a few days away, which prompted the guys to return to talk about which direction the Detroit Lions can go in a draft that leaves them with a lot of opportunity to address their few remaining needs. Join Zach Payne and Alex Drain for a breakdown of some of the prospects the Lions could have their eye on in the first few rounds, as well as a couple of sleeper candidates, to get you ready for draft night on Thursday. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

Out with the old | March 19, 2026

Zach Payne and Alex Drain return after the first week of free agency to recap the slew of signings, releases, and a trade that the Lions made. The guys break down everything that's happened, where the roster stands, and discuss whether or not the fan base is overreacting to everything that has transpired so far this offseason. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain

Checklist | February 22, 2026

It has been a few weeks since the fellas last checked in, so Zach Payne and Alex Drain sit down to talk about what happened in the NFL playoffs, break down the Drew Petzing and Mike Kafka hirings, and look more holistically at the roster and what the Lions need to accomplish this offseason. Follow the show on X/Twitter:https://x.com/PayneandDrainhttps://x.com/ZachPayne41https://x.com/Alex_Drain

Detroit Lions 2026 Offseason Preview | January 9, 2026

The Detroit Lions closed out their season with a win in Chicago. Now with all eyes shifting towards a big offseason for the franchise, Zach Payne and Alex Drain preview what Detroit has to get done over the spring and summer, break down Brad Holmes' end-of-season presser, and talk some NFL playoffs. Follow the show on X/Twitter: https://x.com/PayneandDrain https://x.com/ZachPayne41 https://x.com/Alex_Drain