Mitchell & Moore Reunite: Lions Draft, Rookie Reality Check, & Why Detroit’s Defense Had to Change

“Down and Dirty” is back with Scott Mitchell and Herman Moore, unplugged and unfiltered. They reunite Mitchell & Moore, talk honestly about what “Down and Dirty” means, and why they’re tired of scripted, corporate sports takes. 🎧 In this episode, they dive into: -- The emotions and politics of the NFL Draft from a player’s perspective, including Herman’s experience as a 10th overall pick asked to take pressure off Barry Sanders. -- How draft bias, cliques in the locker room, and coaching preferences actually decide who makes the team. -- What the 2026 Lions draft really means, why going defense‑heavy makes sense, and how rookie corners and pass rushers will be targeted by veteran QBs. -- The reality of NIL money, the portal, and gambling scandals through the Brendan Sorsby/Texas Tech situation and why young players with money plus easy betting access is a dangerous mix. -- Scott’s wild “Biggest Loser” training story, running 8 miles a day and losing 126 pounds—then gaining it back—and what that says about how athletes chase the “impossible.” -- A hilarious detour into marathon world records, why neither of them wants to run 26 miles, and questions about who actually watches marathons start to finish. -- Trading cards at the draft, rookie cards gone wrong, Herman’s “Black Herm” high‑top fade, and the idea of capturing real moments instead of recycled commercial images. -- Pat Riley, when it’s time for iconic coaches to step away, and how modern players, analytics, and money have changed coaching authority. -- If you’re a Lions fan who loves real talk about the team, the league, and the business behind it -- without puppeteers, scripts, or “company line” answers -- this is your show. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🎙️ Listen on all podcast platforms — search Down & Dirty with Scott Mitchell & Herman Moore ABOUT THE DOWN & DIRTY The Down & Dirty with Scott Mitchell & Herman Moore is a raw, fast‑moving sports talk show from two former Detroit Lions stars who actually lived it. Quarterback Scott Mitchell and wide receiver Herman Moore bring you inside the huddle with unfiltered stories from the NFL, strong opinions, and the kind of honest locker‑room conversations fans never hear at the press conference podium. 00:00:00 – Mitchell & Moore are back + what “Down and Dirty” really means 00:06:45 – Herman on being a 1st‑round Lion and taking the heat off Barry Sanders 00:20:14 – Mitchell on hating the NFL Draft 00:29:45 – Scott on his first experience as a QB 00:37:53 – On incorporating Topps into the NFL Draft experience 00:43:42 –London Marathon record and “who actually watches 26 miles?” 00:49:47 – Scott’s Biggest Loser grind, 8‑mile runs, and the “impossible” 00:51:11 – On NFL locker room experiences and "you got served" 01:01:20 - On Brendan Sorsby and betting on football 01:21:23 – Pat Riley, losing the locker room, and when great coaches should leave 01:30:26 – Lions draft grades, depth on defense, and why secondary & pass rush were must‑fix