Morning Lions Links Saturday 9-19-09

Team/NFL articles:

Schwartz's practice quote sheets: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Head-Coach-Jim-Schwartz-Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet/f8844a6c-96f6-45e0-a11d-8704293cd70f

Just win - a simple way to bring back Lions fans: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-sellingthelions&prov=ap&type=lgns

Lions have changed everything so far but the mind set of fans: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/20/sports/football/20lions.html?_r=1

Northcutt looking to make more of an impact: http://macombdaily.com/articles/2009/09/18/sports/srv0000006421697.txt

NFC North Final word: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/8125/nfc-north-final-word-2

Lions D coach teaches by force: http://detnews.com/article/20090919/SPORTS0101/909190331/1126/sports0101/Lions-D-line-coach-teaches-by-force

Delmas needs to keep his cool: http://www.freep.com/article/20090919/SPORTS01/909190337/1049/Sports01/Delmas-needs-to-keep-his-cool

10 pack (#9 is Lions continue march to 26): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-09-18/10-pack-big-time-players-feeling-heat-week

Players articles:

Round 2 - Vikings up next for Stafford: http://www.scout.com/a.z?s=143&p=2&c=900524

Cherilus doesn't regret hit: http://detnews.com/article/20090919/SPORTS0101/909190364/1126/sports0101/Cherilus-doesn-t-regret-hit

Williams working on fundamentals: http://www.freep.com/article/20090919/SPORTS01/909190338/1049/Sports01/Derrick-Williams-working-on-fundamentals

Bob Kowalkowski was 'tough, physical': http://www.freep.com/article/20090919/SPORTS01/909190355/1049/Sports01/Bob-Kowalkowski-was--tough--physical-

10 hot topics for week 2 (#5 is keep an eye on rookie QBs): http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d812b64d1&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

10 spot - it's all about QBs (#1 is Favre Vs. Stafford): http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=schefter_adam&id=4484247

Scouts view (mismatch of the week Backus Vs. Allen): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2009-09-18/scouts-views-all-eyes-on-ryan-vs-belichick

Rookie QB stats from Gosselin (rookie QBs records on opening day 11-26): http://nflblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/09/two-minute-drill-for-week-2.html

Previews, Predictions:

Lions-Vikings Matchup written by Tom K. and Rick Alonzo: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/matchup.php?game_id=20090920008

Foote, Delmas will be tested but Lions will win (O'hara predicts the Lions to win): http://www.detnews.com/article/20090918/OPINION03/909180428/1004/Larry-Foote--Louis-Delmas-will-be-tested--but-Lions-will-win

Week 2 - Lions Vs Viking: http://www.examiner.com/x-1330-Detroit-Lions-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Week-two-preview-Detroit-Lions-v-Minnesota-Vikings

When will the Lions return to the win column (this guy predicts the Rams game): http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/20/sports/football/20lions.html?_r=1

5 ways to better picks (#1 is avoid the temptation of the Lions at home): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Diner-morning-news-Five-ways-to-better-picks.html

Articles from media of opposing team:

Revamped Lions may surprise this season: http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_13369897

Vikings - Lions game scout: http://min.scout.com/2/900628.html

Vikings guarding against overconfidence: http://min.scout.com/2/900507.html

Stafford expecting heavy rush: http://min.scout.com/2/900313.html

New look Lions don't dwell on losing streak: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/59804272.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DUvDE7aL_V_BD77:DiiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

Schwartz - Daunte will be a starter in the NFL again: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/59775702.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUgOy9cP3DieyckcUsI

5 keys to the Vikings game (it's what they have to do to beat the Lions): http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/59761282.html?page=1&c=y

video/audio:

video preview from Vikings media: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/video?vid=59763537&elr=KArksi8cyaiU9PmP:QiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aU5PhDco8P77jyPhU

MLive Lions home page: http://www.mlive.com/lions/