Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 11-5-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

How I Prepare: Lions DE Jason Jones: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12504/how-i-prepare-lions-de-jason-jones?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Brandt: Top three draft needs for all 32 teams (for the Lions it's CB, DL if Suh doesn't re-sign and PK): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000407751/article/draft-order-and-needs-for-teams-off-to-slow-starts

Three teams who could use Michael Sam’s help (the Lions are picked as one of the teams): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/11/04/three-teams-who-could-use-michael-sams-help/

At the midpoint of 2014, the NFL's best and worst free-agent signings (Tate is picked as a hit): http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/11/04/nfl-midseason-free-agency-demarcus-ware-steve-smith

Local Media:

Playoffs? Lions wary of looking too far ahead: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/04/detroit-lions-playoff-chances/18473519/

Nick Fairley injury: Several opinions, no clarity: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/03/detroit-lions-nick-fairely-timetable-return/18445735/

Film review: Lions LB DeAndre Levy among elite in NFL: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/05/film-review-detroit-lions-deandre-levy/18515217/

Lions prepare for toughest stretch after bye week: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/04/lions-prepare-toughest-stretch-bye-week/18492441/

Miami, by the numbers: Dolphins defense best Detroit has faced all season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/11/miami_by_the_numbers_dolphins.html

Dolphins Articles:

Detroit Just Another Road Game For Delmas: http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Detroit-Just-Another-Road-Game-For-Delmas-/285ce7c1-5a20-49a4-a98a-336f46a7c707

NOTEBOOK: Kovacs Enjoyed The Journey Back To The Dolphins; Other Notes: http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Kovacs-Enjoyed-The-Journey-Back-To-The-Dolphins-Other-Notes/94ce6507-a0a6-4c8f-a5f8-2ecaf4638740

Dolphins RB Lamar Miller (shoulder) limited in practice; Daryn Colledge returns: http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2014/11/04/dolphins-rb-lamar-miller-shoulder-practices/

Charts: Ryan Tannehill quietly emerges as top rushing QB: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-charts-nfl-quarterbacks-on-the-run-20141104-htmlstory.html

Coach Joe Philbin’s stamp on Miami Dolphins evident — even as he deals with loss of father: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article3563153.html

Dolphins RB Lamar Miller (shoulder) practices: http://espn.go.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/11277/dolphins-rb-lamar-miller-shoulder-practices

Miami Dolphins Stock Watch: http://espn.go.com/blog/miami-dolphins/post/_/id/11248/miami-dolphins-stock-watch-30

Previews and Predictions:

Week 10: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/11/power-rankings-week-10.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Ravens cut cornerback Dominique Franks, add Danny Gorrer off waivers: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-cut-cornerback-dominique-franks-add-danny-gorrer-off-waivers-20141104-story.html

Leshoure worked out for the Bears: https://twitter.com/BradBiggs/status/529766911836315648

Aaron Rodgers says hamstring is fine: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/04/aaron-rodgers-says-hamstring-is-fine/

Rookie receiver watch: Kelvin Benjamin back on top: http://espn.go.com/blog/jacksonville-jaguars/post/_/id/9389/rookie-receiver-watch-benjamin-back-on-top

Peterson accepts no-contest plea on misdemeanor charge: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/04/peterson-accepts-no-contest-plea-on-misdemeanor-charge/

Local Media:

Jerry Rice on Harbaugh's 49ers tenure: 'I think he's gone': http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2014/11/04/rice-harbaughs-ers-tenure-think-gone/18470815/