What Sam LaPorta has said about Detroit Lions
3 quotes · 1 episode · Oct 21, 2026
Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions tight end and former Iowa Hawkeye, has been quoted on Detroit Lions 3 times in 1 episode of Pardon My Take, most recently on October 21, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
LaPorta said Ben Johnson recreated the 'stumble bumble' play from a Bears-Packers fumble and called it genius.
“So he basically said that we're going to recreate that. And I was like, that is fucking genius”
Pardon My Take: CFB With Andy Staples, Lions TE Sam LaPorta, Rays In The WS, Commanders Lose To The Niners Plus Listener FAQ’s (Oct 21, 2026) · Listen from 2:20:35
LaPorta said he would accept leaving the Lions if no extension is reached, after breaking his back for the team.
“And in three months, if I don't get to wear the Honolulu blue and play for the Lions anymore, it's going to be all good”
Pardon My Take: CFB With Andy Staples, Lions TE Sam LaPorta, Rays In The WS, Commanders Lose To The Niners Plus Listener FAQ’s (Oct 21, 2026) · Listen from 2:17:55
LaPorta called Matt Eberflus's failure to call a timeout on Thanksgiving the worst botch he has seen as a player.
“Probably the worst botch I've ever seen, at least in my playing career”
Pardon My Take: CFB With Andy Staples, Lions TE Sam LaPorta, Rays In The WS, Commanders Lose To The Niners Plus Listener FAQ’s (Oct 21, 2026) · Listen from 2:21:46
Episodes
CFB With Andy Staples, Lions TE Sam LaPorta, Rays In The WS, Commanders Lose To The Niners Plus Listener FAQ’sPardon My Take · Oct 21, 2026 · 2 h 42 min
The Pardon My Take hosts discuss the Rays-Brewers World Series, the Commanders' loss to the 49ers, and Jalen Hurts, then interview Andy Staples and Sam LaPorta.
Sam LaPorta on other topics
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