Morning Lions Links for Thursday 8-7-14

Training Camp Notes and Observations for Wednesday 8-6-14 :

CAMP NOTEBOOK: Defense eager to show identity Saturday: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/CAMP-NOTEBOOK-Defense-eager-to-show-identity-Saturday/aec7ba1b-ae49-40fa-9a04-6457bea0a217

Detroit Lions practice observations: At Ford Field, Brandon Pettigrew shows he's still team's best skill position blocker: http://www.freep.com/relart/20140807/SPORTS01/308070043/Detroit-Lions-practice-observations-Ford-Field-Brandon-Pettigrew-shows-he-s-still-team-s-best-skill-position-blocker

MLive Lions Camp Notes:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_camp_notes_1.html

Lions camp observations: Defense is star of show at Ford Field practice: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140807/SPORTS0101/308070046/Lions-camp-observations-Defense-star-show-Ford-Field-practice

Lions Notes: Ebron misses practice, Lions say injury is 'not serious': http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-notes-ebron-misses-practice-with-injury-lions-say-is-not-serious-080614

Lions Camp Report: Day 9: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9647/lions-camp-report-day-9

DetroitLionsDraft Training Camp Notes:   http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/08/lions-camp-notes-from-aug-7th/

Notes from Wednesday's training camp practice: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/6/5977407/lions-training-camp-notes-from-wednesday

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions game against Browns sold out: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9638/lions-game-against-cleveland-sold-out

Lions have options after waiving Baldwin: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9634/lions-have-options-after-waiving-baldwin

Ndamukong Suh on another top-10 list: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9608/ndamukong-suh-on-another-10-best-list

Lions kickers take aim at new uprights: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9621/will-new-goal-posts-affect-the-lions-kickers

Morning Roar: Sam Martin on a new option: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9596/morning-roar-sam-martin-on-a-new-option

QOTW: Where are Lions in 10 years?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9601/qotw-what-are-detroit-lions-players-doing-10-years-from-now

Who will field 2014's most prolific offense? (Dameshek picks the Lions): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000374699/article/nfls-most-prolific-offense-saints-lions-cowboys-ready-to-roll

Lions appear to be thin on talent at cornerback: https://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-appear-thin-talent-cornerback-234033883--nfl.html

Local Media:

A Look At The Cornerback Competition: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/A-look-at-the-cornerback-competition/aec0937f-5e06-49ef-9cce-b2dbef102528

Talking with Tirico: Tate ideal fit for Megatron: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Talking-with-Tirico-Tate-ideal-fit-for-Megatron/e8dfd8dc-4ffc-4d48-bf1d-9fff5aa07be4

Three Lions Among SI's Fittest Athletes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Three-Lions-among-SIs-fittest-athletes/eda2cc1c-ff3b-4bbb-bef5-6f67972fadb9

Lions rookie Ebron hurt, misses Ford Field practice and might miss preseason opener: http://www.freep.com/article/20140807/SPORTS01/308070044/lions-eric-ebron-injury

Lions coach Caldwell was non-committal about playing Johnson vs. Browns: http://www.freep.com/article/20140806/SPORTS01/308060214/detroit-lions-johnson

Lions emphasize finishing every day in training camp: http://www.freep.com/article/20140806/SPORTS01/308060208/detroit-lions-camp

Lions rookie Van Noy is coming along — but slowly: http://www.freep.com/article/20140806/SPORTS01/308060117/detroit-lions-kyle-van-noy

Mariucci impressed by Lions; WR Jon Baldwin deal on hold: http://www.freep.com/article/20140806/SPORTS01/308060156/detroit-lions-jon-baldwin-mariucci

Transcript of chat with Lions writer Dave Birkett: http://live.freep.com/Event/Chat_with_Lions_writer_Dave_Birkett_32

Joseph Fauria to play pivotal role in Lions offense: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140806/SPORTS0101/308060133/Joseph-Fauria-play-pivotal-role-Lions-offense

Lions coach Jim Caldwell likes variety in practices at camp: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140806/SPORTS0101/308060135/Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-likes-variety-practices-camp

Lions QB James Franklin says he's not frustrated by lack of reps: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140806/SPORTS0101/308060081/0/sports0101/Lions-QB-James-Franklin-says-he-s-not-frustrated-by-lack-reps

Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron may miss preseason opener with injury: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_eric_ebron_uncer.html

First-round draft pick Eric Ebron held out of Detroit Lions' practice at Ford Field: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/first-round_draft_pick_eric_eb.html

Detroit Lions waive WR Jon Baldwin after failed physical: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_waive_wr_jon_bal.html

Detroit Lions' new coaching staff won't tolerate defensive line jumping early: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_new_coaching_sta.html

Will Jim Caldwell's practice changes improve Detroit Lions' ability to finish?: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/will_jim_caldwells_changes_imp.html

A day in the life of Eric Ebron's infamous hands: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/a_day_in_the_life_of_eric_ebro.html

Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay makes the switch to No. 23 after coach Jim Caldwell makes him earn it: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_cb_darius_slay_m.html

Browns name ex-Michigan State QB Brian Hoyer -- not Johnny Manziel -- as starter against Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/browns_name_ex-michigan_state.html

This NFL preseason opener is anything but meaningless for the Detroit Lions, Pat Caputo writes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140806/this-nfl-preseason-opener-is-anything-but-meaningless-for-the-detroit-lions-pat-caputo-writes

Lions' Jason Jones fueled by last year's disappointment: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-jason-jones-fueled-by-last-year-s-disappointment-080614

Lions notes: Calvin Johnson, Reggie Bush, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/6/5969423/lions-notes-calvin-johnson-reggie-bush

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Local Media:

Ex-Detroit Lions QB Scott Mitchell, now 366 pounds, among contestants for 'Biggest Loser': http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/ex-detroit_lions_qb_scott_mitc.html

Video:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford needs to take next step: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9571/matthew-stafford-needs-to-take-next-step

Local Media:

Caldwell on practicing at Ford Field: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-practicing-at-Ford-Field/b5cbd538-74ac-4956-8829-1ea2712d3c2e

VIDEO: Lions training camp 8.6.14: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/video-lions-training-camp-8-6-14-080614

Lions Training Camp - Ford Field Practice: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/26218299/lions-training-camp-ford-field-practice