Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 6-18-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Post-minicamp roster prediction: Defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8696/post-minicamp-roster-prediction-defense

Lions Chat: http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/50774/lions-with-rothstein

NFC North preview: Division should go through Chicago or Green Bay: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/06/17/10704623/

Local Media:

10 Questions With Twentyman: Who Benefits Most From Change In Schemes?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-WITH-TWENTYMAN-Who-benefits-most-from-change-in-schemes/fde789f3-f1f7-463b-a6be-a73790bb44cf

Well-rounded Te Brandon Pettigrew Still Has Important Role With Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Well-rounded-TE-Brandon-Pettigrew-still-has-important-role-with-Lions/4696e3f4-175f-467e-a2b5-86c22372afde

Riddick making strong case for bigger role in Lions' offense: http://www.freep.com/article/20140617/SPORTS01/306170081/detroit-lions-theo-riddick

Sam Martin puts more than foot in door to earn Lions punting gig: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140617/SPORTS0101/306170107/1361/Sam-Martin-puts-more-than-foot-in-door-to-earn-Lions-punting-gig

Saints-Jimmy Graham hearing may be of interest to Lions' Ebron: http://www.freep.com/article/20140618/SPORTS01/306180050/detroit-lions-eric-ebron-jimmy-graham

Lions Gab: Secondary first to be criticized, but is it justified?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140618/SPORTS01/306180054/detroit-lions-gab-secondary

Brandon Pettigrew remains a fixture with Detroit Lions after dalliance on free-agent market: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/brandon_pettigrew_remains_a_fi.html

Detroit Lions still have no clarity at kicker: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_get_no_clarity_a.html

Detroit Lions - Jim Caldwell's 3 different approaches at practice: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-jim-caldwells-3-different.html

Lions notes: Eric Ebron, James Franklin, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/17/5817958/lions-notes-eric-ebron-james-franklin

Gabe Lynn scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/17/5797216/gabe-lynn-scouting-report

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

49ers CB Eric Wright to retire: http://tracking.si.com/2014/06/17/san-francisco-49ers-eric-wright-to-retire/

Local Media:

Ex-Lions line coach George Yarno leaves Jaguars to begin cancer treatment: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140617/SPORTS0101/306170106/1004/

Reggie Bush jets to Australia as face of NFL's latest global initiative: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/reggie_bush_jets_to_australia.html

Former Hokies RB Kevin Jones Joins AD's Staff: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/17/former-hokies-rb-kevin-jones-joins-ads-staff/

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 6-17-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Why Flowers could be risky for Detroit: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8701/why-flowers-could-be-risky-for-detroit

Post-minicamp roster prediction: Offense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8692/post-minicamp-roster-prediction-offense

Monday Musings: Nothing to be gained by waiting to play rookie QBs (he discusses the Lions CB situation): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24589803/monday-musings-nothing-to-be-gained-by-waiting-to-play-rookie-qbs

Best new OCs (Joe Lombardi is #4. Linehan is #5): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-06-13/nfl-best-new-offensive-coordinators-hue-jackson-mcadoo-norv-turner/slide/4

Jim Caldwell: Darius Slay has “grown” this offseason: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/16/jim-caldwell-darius-slay-has-grown-this-offseason/

Local Media:

Lions Relying On Darius Slay To Be Their Guy: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-relying-on-Darius-Slay-to-be-their-guy/e9bdbe51-3ac3-4544-91ae-bf0aa18d55f5

O'hara's Now And Then: Travis Swanson And Kevin Glover: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-NOW-AND-THEN-Travis-Swanson-and-Kevin-Glover/8a6a013a-e52e-4a7f-8afd-8784e7002183

Lions linked to Flowers, but don't expect him to solve secondary: http://www.freep.com/article/20140616/SPORTS01/306160147/detroit-lions-brandon-flowers

Lions QB Franklin now can truly compete for No. 3 spot: http://www.freep.com/article/20140616/SPORTS01/306160108/detroit-lions-james-franklin

Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Houston dismissal calls into question Lions' other offseason moves: http://www.freep.com/article/20140617/SPORTS01/306170037/jamie-samuelsen-blog-detroit-lions-secondary

Reports: Detroit Lions contact Chiefs Pro Bowl CB Brandon Flowers, 'seriously considering' making run at him: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/reports_detroit_lions_contact.html

Detroit Lions' Tahir Whitehead moves to middle linebacker, gets valuable first-team reps: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_try_out_an_evolv.html

Five Detroit Lions flying under the radar: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/five-detroit-lions-flying-under-radar.html

Can Darius Slay fill void in Lions' secondary?: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/can-darius-slay-fill-chris-houston-s-void-for-lions-061614

Mohammed Seisay scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/16/5797214/mohammed-seisay-scouting-report

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

The key to efficient offense? Not tempo: http://nfl.si.com/2014/06/16/points-per-play-dallas-cowboys-denver-broncos/

NFL Launches Clumsy Effort To Defend Blackout rule: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/16/nfl-launches-clumsy-effort-to-defend-blackout-rule/

Local Media:

Lions Tweet U.S. Soccer's World Cup Win: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-tweet-US-Soccers-World-Cup-win/01b182a6-5d14-434f-80af-791fbd43b830

Morning Lions Links for Monday 6-16-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

New-Look Lions: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/79844434/the-detroit-lions-head-into-the-season-with-a-new-look-and-ideas

Mandatory Monday: Top Secondaries (The Lions secondary is picked as the worst secondary): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/79959820/nfl-best-worst-secondary-rankings-seattle-seahawks-arizona-cardinals

Terrell Thomas knows teams are concerned about his knee (The Lions are mentioned as a possible team that could sign him): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/15/terrell-thomas-knows-teams-are-concerned-about-his-knee/

Local Media:

Eric Ebron Sets Sights On Rookie Of The Year: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Eric-Ebron-sets-sights-on-rookie-of-the-year/08397b6a-e6a2-4281-96b3-0378650124b7

Detroit Lions' Jerome Couplin not feeling overwhelmed by jump from small college to the NFL: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_jerome_couplin_n.html

Detroit Lions tight end to command start of Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR race: http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_tight_end_to_com.html

Justin Jackson scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/15/5797212/justin-jackson-scouting-report

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

World Cup brings a challenge for Lions star Ziggy Ansah: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/world-cup-brings-a-tricky-challenge-for-lions-star-ziggy-ansah-061514

Top 5 new DCs (Schwartz is #4): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-06-15/nfl-top-new-defensive-coordinator-hires-romeo-crennel-gregg-williams-texans-rams

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 6-15-14

Happy Father's Day!!!!

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Mailbag: Enter the offseason: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8644/lions-mailbag-enter-the-offseason

Where Pro Bowl cornerback might end up (Lions are picked as a possible team): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/06/14/nfl-brandon-flowers-free-agency-detroit-lions-new-york-jets-atlanta-falcons-houston-texans/

Kellen faces another challenge to make roster: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/06/15/3235675/kellen-faces-another-challenge.html?sp=/99/104/

Local Media:

Week In Review: Minicamp Wrap-up: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/WEEK-IN-REVIEW-Minicamp-wrap-up/78c316e0-112b-4d3a-bca0-8b6e9991a6bf

Competition At Right Tackle Expected To Be Fierce: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Competition-at-right-tackle-expected-to-be-fierce/bdaa6ee7-19c9-4e2d-bb44-91a111f51240

Lions Sign Offensive Lineman Bryce Quigley: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-sign-offensive-lineman-Bryce-Quigley/bf7eb236-bd42-4169-832b-1399db31e5c4

Safety James Ihedigbo: Lions' defense plays like lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140615/SPORTS01/306150086/Safety-James-Ihedigbo-Lions-defense-plays-like-lions

Examining Lions' CBs after Houston's release: http://www.freep.com/article/20140614/SPORTS01/306140055/Detroit-Lions-cornerbacks-Chris-Houston

Column: Detroit Lions have no choice but to hope Darius Slay is the real deal: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/column_detroit_lions_have_no_c.html

Greg Hickman scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/14/5797210/greg-hickman-scouting-report

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 6-14-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Houston's release raises draft questions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8673/houstons-release-leaves-drafting-questions

Seven landing spots for Flowers (The Lions are picked as one): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000358558/article/seven-landing-spots-for-brandon-flowers

Suh trade remains highly unlikely: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/13/suh-trade-remains-highly-unlikely/

Jim Caldwell pleased with Theo Riddick’s offseason work: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/13/theo-riddicks-offseason-play-draws-positive-reviews/

Lions, Chiefs cut cornerbacks Chris Houston and Brandon Flowers: https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lions--chiefs-cut-cornerbacks-chris-houston-and-brandon-flowers-193940569.html

Local Media:

Twentyman: Lions Terminate Chris Houston's Contract: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-terminate-Chris-Houstons-contract/18d84575-2e04-488f-b6ce-3d61296d1cc4

Twentyman: lions sign first-round pick eric ebron: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-sign-first-round-pick-Eric-Ebron/973ac814-4256-445c-a923-77abe90a675c

O'hara's Burning Questions: How Important Is The Mental Aspect Of The Game?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-How-important-is-the-mental-aspect-of-the-game/c1aba5c7-806c-4a05-8839-f7a3e060867c

Lions release ailing CB Chris Houston: http://www.freep.com/article/20140613/SPORTS01/306130156/detroit-lions-chris-houston-cut

They're all in: Lions sign top pick, rookie TE Ebron: http://www.freep.com/article/20140613/SPORTS01/306130142/detroit-lions-draft-pick-eric-ebron-signed

Drew Sharp: Slay sharpens his edges as a cornerback for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140614/COL08/306140028/darius-slay-lions

Darius Slay becomes Lions' No. 1 corner after Chris Houston is cut, says he's ready: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140613/SPORTS0101/306130112/0/sports0101/Darius-Slay-becomes-Lions-No-1-corner-after-Chris-Houston-cut-says-he-s-ready

Lions coach Jim Caldwell approves of having training camp at team headquarters: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140613/SPORTS0101/306130089/0/sports0101/Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-approves-having-training-camp-team-headquarters

Detroit Lions release Chris Houston just 1 year after handing him $25 million contract: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_release_chris_ho.html

Detroit Lions sign first-round pick Eric Ebron, now have 2014 draft class under contract: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_sign_first-round.html

Detroit Lions continue busy day, sign offensive tackle Bryce Quigley: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_continue_busy_da.html

5 Detroit Lions players who impressed during mandatory minicamp (with video): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/5_detroit_lions_players_who_im.html

QB James Franklin didn't get any snaps during Detroit Lions minicamp ... but his time's coming: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/qb_james_franklin_doesnt_get_a.html

Theo Riddick breaks out during Detroit Lions' offseason program: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/theo_riddick_breaks_out_during.html

Detroit Lions fan gets 'Super Bowl 2015 Champs' tattoo, hopes for prophetic ink on Friday the 13th: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/die-hard_detroit_lions_fan_get.html

Detroit Lions terminate Chris Houston’s contract; sign Eric Ebron: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140613/detroit-lions-terminate-chris-houstons-contract-sign-eric-ebron

Detroit Lions - With Chris Houston gone, cornerback situation becomes muddled: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-with-chris-houston-gone.html

What Chris Houston's release means for the Lions: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/13/5807828/chris-houston-released-detroit-lions

Lions notes: Matthew Stafford, Joseph Fauria, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/13/5801488/lions-notes-matthew-stafford-joseph-fauria

Pettigrew unfazed by criticism, chose to stay with Lions: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/pettigrew-unfazed-by-criticism-chose-to-stay-with-lions-061314

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on competition: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-competition/4e165b54-cf63-49d4-9d74-241dbd3c80d7

Morning Lions Links for Friday 6-13-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Making the Leap, No. 22: Ziggy Ansah: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000357601/article/making-the-leap-no-22-ziggy-ansah

Lions want Matthew Stafford to take more control: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000357786/article/lions-want-matthew-stafford-to-take-more-control

This week's mandatory minicamps: 30 takeaways: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000358355/article/this-weeks-mandatory-minicamps-30-takeaways

Observations from minicamp and offseason: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8611/observations-from-lions-minicamp-and-offseason

Caldwell installs culture during offseason: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8626/caldwell-installed-culture-during-offseason

Stafford second highest-paid football player: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8606/stafford-second-highest-paid-football-player

Peterson made slight favorite over McCoy for rushing title (Bush and Bell are at the bottom): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/12/peterson-made-slight-favorite-over-mccoy-for-rushing-title/

Local Media:

Notebook: Caldwell Has Better Feel For Lions Heading Into Camp: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Caldwell-has-better-feel-for-Lions-heading-into-camp/653cbdaf-f2e6-4e15-aefb-dbf82ac03888

Sam Martin Still Not Satisfied After Strong Rookie Year: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Sam-Martin-still-not-satisfied-after-strong-rookie-year/9a13a666-8313-4184-ad1e-3b6fb3442503

Adapting Eric Ebron Shows Athleticism: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Adapting-Eric-Ebron-shows-athleticism/1ee80355-778b-4c98-a354-2493abceba15

Lions break minicamp, wary of losing momentum during time off: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120160/detroit-lion-minicamp

Lions' Suh gone; will he have a new deal when he returns?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120172/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh

Detroit Lions work out offensive lineman Bryce Quigley: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120197/detroit-lions-bryce-quigley

Lions players OK with idea of spreading paychecks throughout year: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120107/detroit-lions-nfl-nflpa-salaries

Lions' Caldwell won't be ashamed to cry at daughter's wedding: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120188/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-daughter

Young Lions could be in position for bigger roles during the regular season: http://www.freep.com/article/20140613/SPORTS01/306130037/detroit-lions-minicamp

Lions punter Sam Martin better on directional kicks: http://www.freep.com/relart/20140613/SPORTS01/306130043/Lions-punter-Sam-Martin-better-directional-kicks

Lions coach Jim Caldwell preaches playing smart, not scared: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140613/SPORTS0101/306120152/Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-preaches-playing-smart-not-scared

Lions coach Jim Caldwell reminds players to live up to expectations during month off: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140612/SPORTS0101/306120105/Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-reminds-players-live-up-expectations-during-month-off

Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew testing out new helmet: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140612/SPORTS0101/306120111/Lions-tight-end-Brandon-Pettigrew-testing-out-new-helmet

Detroit Lions conclude efficient offseason program, break for the summer: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_conclude_efficie.html

Detroit Lions break minicamp without new contracts for Ndamukong Suh, Eric Ebron: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_break_minicamp_w.html

Detroit Lions offensive line shows 'extraordinary' improvement in strength program: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_offensive_line_s.html

Former Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler retiring, ready to embrace new Chelsea-based opportunities: http://www.mlive.com/sports/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2014/06/former_detroit_lion_tight_end.html

Matthew Stafford will have more autonomy at line of scrimmage in new Lions offense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/matthew_stafford_will_have_mor_1.html

Recharged DeAndre Levy adjusting to weakside linebacker position in Detroit Lions' new scheme: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/recharged_deandre_levy_adjusti.html

Darius Slay embracing possibility he'll be the Detroit Lions' No. 1 cornerback: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/darius_slays_confidence_soarin.html

Detroit Lions notes: Brandon Pettigrew leads tight ends: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140612/detroit-lions-notes-brandon-pettigrew-leads-tight-ends

Detroit Lions Jim Caldwell sees progress as minicamp ends: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140612/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-sees-progress-as-minicamp-ends

Detroit Lions Eric Ebron adjusts to NFL, gets help from CJ: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-eric-ebron-adjusts-to-nfl.html

Caldwell optimistic about Lions' production after mandatory mini-camp: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/caldwell-optimistic-about-lions-production-leading-into-summer-break-061214

Lions Mentor Galen Duncan At Ease This Offseason: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/12/lions-mentor-galen-duncan-at-ease-this-offseason/

Lions mentor at ease this offseason: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/lions-mentor-galen-duncan-at-ease-this-offseason

Suh and Ebron: still no contracts after minicamp: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/no-contract-for-suh-after-mini-camp-concludes

Caldwell's comments from Day 3 of Lions minicamp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/12/5801468/lions-minicamp-jim-caldwell-quotes-day-3

Lions notes: Tahir Whitehead, DeAndre Levy, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/12/5801316/lions-notes-tahir-whitehead-deandre-levy

2014 Draft:

National Media:

5 Toughest Challenges for Rookies: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/5-Toughest-Challenges-for-Rookies.html

Local Media:

NFL could start developmental league, Lions president Tom Lewand says: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140612/SPORTS0101/306120110/NFL-could-start-developmental-league-Lions-president-Tom-Lewand-says

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell wraps up minicamp: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-wraps-up-minicamp/c8a84a1c-dd7d-4cd1-8b21-074c79930a5e

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 6-12-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Observations from Day 2 of Lions minicamp: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8589/observations-from-day-2-of-lions-minicamp

Lions plan on having a smarter offense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8570/lions-plan-on-having-a-smarter-offense

Leftover questions from Tuesday's chat: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8563/leftover-lions-questions-from-tuesdays-chat

Stafford thriving under new Lions regime: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000357331/article/reggie-bush-matthew-stafford-fits-perfectly-in-lions-o

Lions looking to firm up late-game woesDetroit Lions want 2014 season to be without blown 4Q leads: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/06/11/lions-looking-to-firm-up-late-game-woes/10347993/

Buy/Sell: 2014 NFL regular-season win projections for Jaguars, Cowboys, more: http://nfl.si.com/2014/06/11/2014-nfl-win-totals-jacksonville-jaguars/

Local Media:

Notebook: Whitehead, Linebackers Showing Versatility: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Whitehead-linebackers-showing-versatility/a108feb4-c907-427b-8ae1-5d2c2b087da3

O'hara: Another Eye On Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Another-eye-on-Matthew-Stafford/60e18ea2-36bd-4a97-a4d9-6db43d83b457

Jeremy Ross Wants To Be More Than Just The Return Man: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jeremy-Ross-wants-to-be-more-than-just-the-return-man/b8c67248-44f5-4e5d-a960-b5f4a3f5e062

Lions minicamp: Swanson, Austin get first-team reps on offensive line: http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110186/detroit-lions-minicamp-travis-swanson

Jeff Seidel: Lions schooled in minicamp by new coach Caldwell: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/COL38/306120053/Jeff-Seidel-Lions-schooled-minicamp-by-new-coach-Caldwell

Gunther Cunningham impressed by Lions' new defense, coaches: http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110108/detroit-lions-teryl-austin

Lions LB Levy a big fan of high adventure: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120058/deandre-levy-lions

Lions' Caldwell uses a ladder cam to help Stafford's mechanics: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120054/Lions-Caldwell-uses-ladder-cam-help-Stafford-s-mechanics

Suh trained with Barwis for future episode of 'American Muscle': http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110127/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-barwis

Lions' minicamp notes, injury updates: Tahir Whitehead gets look at middle LB: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140611/SPORTS0101/306110120/0/sports0101/Lions-minicamp-notes-injury-updates-Tahir-Whitehead-gets-look-middle-LB

Lions DE Jason Jones 'very hungry' for fresh start after missing most of last season: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140611/SPORTS0101/306110099/0/sports0101/Lions-DE-Jason-Jones-very-hungry-fresh-start-after-missing-most-last-season

Lions DE Darryl Tapp bringing volume, energy to minicamp: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140611/SPORTS0101/306110121/0/sports0101/Lions-DE-Darryl-Tapp-bringing-volume-energy-minicamp

Lions' Matthew Stafford to have more control over offense: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140612/SPORTS0101/306120037/0/sports0101/Lions-Matthew-Stafford-more-control-over-offense

Father's Day tribute: Dad's work ethic showed Lions coach Jim Caldwell the way: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140612/SPORTS0101/306120047/0/sports0101/Father-s-Day-tribute-Dad-s-work-ethic-showed-Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-way

Stephen Tulloch misses Detroit Lions mandatory minicamp; Golden Tate (shoulder) eyes training camp return: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/stephen_tulloch_misses_detroit.html

Detroit Lions using 'ladder cam' as tool to help perfect Matthew Stafford's mechanics: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_use_ladder_cam_a.html

Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis: If you don't like Jim Caldwell, it's probably you, not him: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_cb_rashean_mathi_1.html

Detroit Lions WR Ryan Broyles looking to build up speed before training camp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_wr_ryan_broyles_10.html

Detroit Lions LB Kyle Van Noy returns to practice after suffering back injury, marrying Miss Utah: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_lb_kyle_van_noy_2.html

Detroit Lions' Larry Warford not content to duplicate stellar rookie campaign: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_larry_warford_no.html

Detroit Lions' offense sharpens up during first day of minicamp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_offense_sharpens.html

Detroit Lions notes: DeAndre Levy makes switch: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140611/detroit-lions-notes-deandre-levy-makes-switch

Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford appreciates benefits of ladder cam: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140611/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-appreciates-benefits-of-ladder-cam

Detroit Lions new offense finds a rhythm at minicamp: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-new-offense-finds-rhythm.html

Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell passionate but not a screamer: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-coach-jim-caldwell.html

Stafford testing Lions' new offensive weapons: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/stafford-testing-lions-new-offensive-weapons-061114

The Lions 2014 Off-Season: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/11/the-lions-2014-off-season-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-blog/

Caldwell On Slay: 'We Feel Good About Where He's Heading': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/11/caldwell-on-slay-we-feel-good-about-where-hes-heading/

Lions notes: News from Tuesday's minicamp practice: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/11/5798272/lions-notes-news-minicamp-practice

Caldwell's comments from Day 1 of Lions minicamp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/11/5798362/lions-minicamp-jim-caldwell-quotes-day-1

Caldwell's comments from Day 2 of Lions minicamp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/11/5801292/lions-minicamp-jim-caldwell-quotes-day-2

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Scheffler smart to retire after concussions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8575/scheffler-smart-to-retire-after-concussions

Local Media:

Tony Scheffler retires from NFL because of concussions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110158/detroit-lions-tony-scheffler-retires

Video:

National Media:

NFL Nation Buzz: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8409/nfl-nation-buzz-detroit-lions-31

Local Media:

Stafford on offense's progress: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-offenses-progress/8eb3b91d-11c7-47a0-9cd2-17f38aced62a

Caldwell on minicamp day two: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-minicamp-day-two/2403df3f-12bf-4325-955a-e64011796044

NFL Network reporter gives thoughts on Lions (video): http://freep.com/videonetwork/3618220535001

Lions Wednesday Mini-Camp Wrap: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/25754525/lions-wednesday-mini-camp-wrap

Eric Ebron on Lions role, playbook, Stafford: http://www.sbnation.com/2014/6/11/5801338/eric-ebron-on-lions-role-playbook-joining-matthew-stafford