Lions Blog: 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010

Friday 12-31-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Week 17 game preview - Lions Vs. Vikings: http://prod.www.lions.clubs.nfl.com/news/article-1/Week-17-Game-Preview-Lions-vs-Vikings/72dd896e-b91f-46d8-88a5-544c8da7ee9c

Schwartz post practice quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-12-31-10/399d036b-cc6b-45b2-bcbd-4430b24dfd46

Linehan post practice quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Scott-Linehan-12-31-10/6edf4049-5d7e-4d88-b6c6-fea54efbec33

Backus yearns for a shot at playoffs: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101231/OPINION03/12310393/1126/sports0101/Jeff-Backus-yearns-for-a-shot-at-the-playoffs

Injury forces CJ to miss practice again: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101231/SPORTS0101/12310390/1126/sports0101/Injury-forces-Lions%E2%80%99-Calvin-Johnson-to-miss-practice-again

Four game win streak would matter to the Lions: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/31/sports/doc4d1e2b70ce4b5007674777.txt

Pettigrew comeback deserves props: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/31/10/Open-Mike-Pettigrew-comeback-deserves-pr/landing_lions.html?blockID=382627&feedID=3867

Lions - Vikings breakdown: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/31/10/Lions-Vikings-Breakdown-Finishing-strong/landing_lions.html?blockID=382616&feedID=3862

Schein's 9 boom or bust (#8 is on the Lions turning the corner): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/tom-coughlin-michael-vick-aaron-rodgers-nfl-123110

NFL's best and worst of 2010 (Lions were picked for best reason to get back into the first round): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-12-31-the-bell-tolls-year-in-review_N.htm

Schefter's 10 spot (#3 is on the draft and how there may be an early run on defensive underclassman if Luck stays in school.): http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=schefter_adam&page=10spot/10week17

USA Today's picks (5 out of the 8 pick the Lions to win): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-picks.htm

Foxsports picks (5 out of 6 pick the Lions to win): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Weekly-expert-NFL-picks

Blog:

Air and space - Detroit's balanced passing: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/21922/air-and-space-detroits-balanced-passing

Give Favre a respectful boo: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/terryfosterblog/index.php?blogid=1967

Final word - NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/34723/final-word-nfc-north-26

Articles from opposing team's media:

Are the Vikings about to become the Lions?: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/112721409.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiU9PmP:QiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUM2H_MDCiU

Vikings notebook: http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/12/31/10/Vikings-Notebook/landing_mnvikings.html?blockID=382738&feedID=3861

5 keys to the Vikings-Lions game: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/112688889.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiU9PmP:QiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUjEkD_hEK_kchO7DU

Three and out - Lions Vs. Vikings: http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/Three-And-Out-Vikings-vs-Lions/1decc0e4-2073-4105-9b70-61cecaa0bf99

Gameplan preview (Vikings coach Frazier previews the game): http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/pages/video?PID=hh_bCnou99OZMNbnbIwgj3Pga_hAr1Wx

Draft:

Scouting the bowl games: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-the-bowl-games.html

Bowl prospect watch list - Big talent in non-title games: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14491432/bowl-prospect-watch-list-big-talent-in-nontitle-games

Video/Audio:

Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-12-31-10/b3b9ff4d-13a3-45fe-8988-46f52e836391

Linehan post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Scott-Linehan-12-31-10/d3678207-aeab-414d-b2fd-4a325218ebf3

Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-12-31-10/bbac98a1-34bf-4071-99a7-c424b90eb148

Linehan post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Scott-Linehan-12-31-10/28fac099-3aea-4ed8-8ace-6283e1916141

Friday 12-31-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions earn respect from Vikings: http://www.detnews.com/article/20101231/SPORTS0101/12310337/1126/Lions-earn-respect-from-Vikings

Lions notebook: http://www.detnews.com/article/20101230/SPORTS0101/12300428/1126/SPORTS0101/Brett-Favre-fails-concussion-test--start-against-Lions-in-doubt

Allen compliments Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20101231/SPORTS01/12310375/1049/sports01/Vikings-Allen-compliments-Lions

Cunningham - Suh got his draft board out: http://www.freep.com/article/20101231/SPORTS01/12310409/1049/sports01/Cunningham-Suhs-got-his-draft-board-out

Prisco's season ending awards (He picks Suh for DROY): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14488669/quarterly-report-celebrating-excellence-lamenting-seasons-end

Lions Team Report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045

Blogs:

Cunningham - Corey Williams should be a pro bowler too: http://www.freep.com/article/20101231/BLOG21/101230096/1049/SPORTS01/Gunther-Cunningham-Corey-Williams-should-be-a-Pro-Bowler-too

Draft:

Walterfootball Mock Draft (Lions take DE Bowers in round 1 with the #9 pick, OT/G Benjamin Ijalana in round 2, CB Rashad Carmichael in round 3, and SS Jeron Johnson in round 4): http://walterfootball.com/draft2011.php

CBS Mock Drafts (Rang has the Lions taking Bowers with the #10 pick, and Reuter has the Lions taking Brandon Harris with the #10 pick): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock

When it comes to Clemson's Bowers, 'He's that good': http://www.thesunnews.com/2010/12/31/1895315/hes-that-good.html

Patrick Peterson is next: http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/story?id=5966027

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Thursday 12-30-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Thursday 12-30-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

CJ remains a pro despite adversity: http://www.detnews.com/article/20101230/SPORTS0101/12300329/1126/Lions-receiver-Calvin-Johnson-remains-a-pro-despite-adversity

Pettigrew excels for Lions out of NFL spotlight: http://www.detnews.com/article/20101230/SPORTS0101/12300322/1126/SPORTS0101/TE-Brandon-Pettigrew-excels-for-Lions-out-of-NFL-spotlight

Lions close to sellout with 1,500 tickets remaining: http://www.detnews.com/article/20101229/SPORTS0101/12290402/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-close-to-sellout-with-about-1-500-tickets-remaining

DN staff picks (all 4 pick the Lions to win): http://www.detnews.com/article/20101230/SPORTS0101/12300306/1126/SPORTS0101/Detroit-News-NFL-picks--Week-17

CJ excels with 3 QBs this season: http://www.freep.com/article/20101230/SPORTS01/12300476/1049/Calvin-Johnson-excels-with-3-QBs-this-season

Lions like Pettigrew's future pro bowl chances: http://www.freep.com/article/20101230/SPORTS01/12300522/1049/Lions-like-Pettigrews-future-Pro-Bowl-chances

Could the Lions win 4 in a row?: http://www.freep.com/article/20101230/SPORTS18/12300484/1049/SPORTS01/Could-the-Lions-really-win-four-in-a-row?

Lions fine Raiola $15,000 for fan taunt: http://www.freep.com/article/20101229/SPORTS01/101229038/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-fine-Dominic-Raiola-15000-for-fan-taunt

Vikings QB Joe Webb draws praise from Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20101230/SPORTS01/12300478/1049/Vikings-QB-Joe-Webb-draws-praise-from-Lions

Lions notes: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/30/sports/doc4d1bbe4c0a0e2827451727.txt

Open Mike - Suh and Johnson head Lions young talent: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/29/10/Open-Mike-Johnson-and-Suh-head-Lions-you/landing_lions.html?blockID=381683&feedID=3867

Some Lions notes: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/29/10/Raiola-fined-but-has-no-regrets-for-obsc/landing_lions.html?blockID=381599&feedID=3862

NFC Team Reports: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2010-12-29/nfc-team-reports-hasselbeck-a-long-shot-to-play

Lions team report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045

NFC North report: http://www.fox23news.com/sports/nfl/story/NFC-North-New-helmet-same-results-for-Packers/v6h-3TZlhkCyXxXMmqcpnQ.cspx

Playbook picks (All 3 pick the Lions to win): http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/29/playbook-picks-forecasting-nfc-playoff-teams/?module=HP_headlines

Vikings-Lions Preview: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/preview/20110102008/minnesota-vikings--detroit-lions

Week 17 matchup - Vikings at Lions (Notice Tom K predicts the Lions to win 31-27): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2010-12-28/week-17-matchup-minnesota-vikings-at-detroit-lions

Blog:

A longer tunnel video: http://www.freep.com/article/20101229/BLOG21/101229046/1085/COL04/More-from-the-tunnel-Dominic-Raiola-made-famous

Articles from opposing team's media:

Don't look now, but Detroit Lions have better players ... and a better team: http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_16968143?nclick_check=1

Favre fails neurological exam again: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/112637054.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiU9PmP:QiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aU9PmP:Qi_17cQi_2yc:aU

Miscellaneous:

Redding ends losing ways with playoff-bound Ravens: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/nfl/wires/12/30/2020.ap.fbn.ravens.redding.0902/

Former Lions WR Mike Williams admits to being lazy: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/30/sports/pro/doc4d1bf3e13802e407207049.txt

Video:

Countdown Daily Accuscore - Det/Minny: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5967850

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Week 18 Power Rankings

1-7. NFL's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 15 by Theismann, 18 by Wyche and La Canfora, 19 by Kirwan and Brooks, and 23 by Brandt and Carucci): http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts

8-9. Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 19 and 28 by whatifsports): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings

10. SN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 18): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/nfl-power-poll/story/nfl-power-poll-packers-peaking-with-rodgers

11. PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 15): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/29/week-16-power-rankings/

12. PFW's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 24): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/12/28/week-17-power-rankings-3

13. ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 24): http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2010/week/17

14. USA Today's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 19): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-power-rankings.htm

15. SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 19): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/12/29/nfl-power-rankings-week-17/index.html

16. Silver's 32 Questions (Lions ranked 24): http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Atr.BTPoYwGAIhKSohYbtH1DubYF?slug=ms-32questions122910

17. CBS's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 26): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings

Lions Average Power Ranking (351): 20.6

Previous Weeks Rankings (Weeks 1- 17): 26.4, 27.1, 27.5, 28.5, 29.3, 27.1, 27.8, 28.05, 24.4, 25.1, 28.6, 29.05, 28.7, 28.5, 27.2, 23.7

Wednesday 12-29-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz post practice quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-12-29-10/f7e0c528-985b-413d-838d-0a64bc1e983a

Injured CJ, Houston sit out of practice: http://www.detnews.com/article/20101229/SPORTS0101/12290392/1126/sports0101/Injured-Lions-Calvin-Johnson--Chris-Houston-sit-out-practice

It's been a long road to the pro bowl for CJ: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/29/sports/doc4d1bb77a87bcb335556069.txt

Back to the future?: http://www.morningstarpublishing.com/articles/2010/12/29/leader_and_kalkaskian/sports/doc4d1b61e8eb6f2427738206.txt?viewmode=default

Schrager's cheat sheet (He picks the Lions to beat the Vikings 29-13): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Baltimore-Ravens-playoff-bandwagon-122810

Prisco picks the Lions to win 26-17: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks/week17

Keating's Corner (His resolution for each Detroit sports team): http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/29/10/Keatings-Corner-Fewer-Nicholson-scowls-i/landing_lions.html?blockID=381369&feedID=3862

Rookie Watch (Suh is #2): http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?page=rookiewatch16

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 24): http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2010/week/17

USA Today's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 19): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-power-rankings.htm

SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 19): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/12/29/nfl-power-rankings-week-17/index.html

Silver's 32 Questions (Lions ranked 24): http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Atr.BTPoYwGAIhKSohYbtH1DubYF?slug=ms-32questions122910

Blogs:

CJ - It's a tremendous honor to be named to the pro bowl: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2010/12/29/johnson-%e2%80%9cit%e2%80%99s-a-tremendous-honor-to-be-named-to-the-pro-bowl/

Lions will prepare for 2 QBs: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2010/12/29/lions-will-prepare-for-two-qbs/

Kudos to Corey Williams: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2663

NFC Stock Watch (In the rising group is Nate Vascher): http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/21831/how-i-see-it-nfc-north-stock-watch-38

Draft:

NFL Mock Draft (Lions take OT Anthony Castonzo with the #9 pick): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/draft-dish-minnesota-qb-weber-surprises-oklahoma-s-carter-disappoints

Video/Audio:

Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-12-29-10/a99a1827-8042-42f0-becd-7f704f62a09c

CJ post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Calvin-Johnson-12-29-10/84717715-112c-4dd1-8d44-ac4ba407c1e6

Suh post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Ndamukong-Suh-12-29-10/66e26baf-8887-4d25-9bb6-0ab0ffa264ec

Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-12-29-10/d170b0a9-d074-4104-b0ec-7a1947050205

Wednesday 12-29-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Suh, CJ named pro bowl starters: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101229/SPORTS0101/12290324/1126/Lions%E2%80%99-Ndamukong-Suh--Calvin-Johnson-named-Pro-Bowl-starters

Postponed game could benefit Vikings vs. Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20101229/SPORTS01/12290433/1049/sports01/Postponed-game-could-benefit-Vikings-vs.-Lions

A little progress no cause for big celebration: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/29/sports/doc4d1a54f540af0859027112.txt

Rebuilding Detroit - Lions onto something: http://det.scout.com/2/1034700.html

A comparison of Suh and McCoy: http://nebraska.scout.com/2/1034733.html

Pro bowl reactions (there's a paragraph on Suh): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2010-12-28/packers-rodgers-tops-glaring-pro-bowl-omissions

Probowl Roster: http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/09000d5d81d470fb/article/2011-pro-bowl-rosters

Rookie Meter (Suh is #2): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/12/28/rookie-meter-patriots-bucs-impacted-by-rooks

PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 15): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/29/week-16-power-rankings/

Blogs:

CJ, Suh named pro bowl starters: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2010/12/28/johnson-suh-named-pro-bowl-starters/

Video:

Countdown Daily - NFC North daily huddle (Clayton talks about the Lions in the last 25 seconds ): http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5964582

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Tuesday 12-28-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions next step must be playoff contention: http://detnews.com/article/20101228/OPINION03/12280394/1126/sports0101/Lions--next-step-must-be-playoff-contention

Lions should have almost every advantage over snow weary Vikings: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/28/sports/doc4d1a04a22a8cf221541917.txt

Schein's award picks (He picks Suh for DROY): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/tom-brady-is-mvp-and-michael-vick-is-not-that-close-122810

Brandt's chat (He picks Lions as biggest surprise): http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1311

Power Rankings:

PFW's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 24): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/12/28/week-17-power-rankings-3

Blogs:

Schwartz - Lions winning ways come in strong finishes: http://www.freep.com/article/20101228/BLOG21/101228023/1049/SPORTS01/Schwartz-Strong-finish-key-to-recent-wins

NFC North - week 16 decisive moment (the final drive in the Miami game): http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/21759/page/moments/nfc-north-week-16-decisive-moment

Rang's all rookie team (He picks Suh for DROY and one of the defensive lineman on the team): http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/26691709

Tuesday 12-28-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions hope lessons learned in win streak carry over to next season: http://detnews.com/article/20101228/SPORTS0101/12280325/1126/Lions-hope-lessons-learned-in-win-streak-carry-over-to-next-season

Lions notebook - Schwartz says CJ could play without practicing: http://detnews.com/article/20101228/SPORTS0101/12280330/1126/Jim-Schwartz-says-Calvin-Johnson-could-play-without-practicing

Delmas could return for Sunday's finale: http://www.freep.com/article/20101228/SPORTS01/12280365/1049/Lions-Delmas-could-return-for-Sundays-finale

Hill in good shape after start vs. Miami: http://www.freep.com/article/20101228/SPORTS01/12280392/1049/Lions-QB-Hill-in-good-shape-after-start-in-Miami

Raiola and fan relations: http://www.freep.com/article/20101228/SPORTS18/12280428/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-center-Dominic-Raiola-and-fan-relations

Former Coyote Logan running wild in NFL for the Lions: http://www.yankton.net/articles/2010/12/28/sports/doc4d196c077d998857732587.txt

Kirwan's six from Sunday (#3 is on non-contenders like the Lions finishing strong): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81d3e767/article/with-flawless-brady-patriots-machine-can-do-no-wrong?module=HP_spotlight

NFL's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 18 by Wyche and La Canfora, 19 by Kirwan and Brooks, and 23 by Brandt and Carucci): http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts

Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 19): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings

SN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 18): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/nfl-power-poll/story/nfl-power-poll-packers-peaking-with-rodgers

Blogs:

It's so clear that things have changed with the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20101228/SPORTS01/101227040/1049/Its-so-clear-that-things-have-changed-with-the-Lions

Draft:

Ranking the big East's top prospects: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Ranking-the-Big-Easts-Top-Prospects.html

Monday, December 27, 2010

Monday 12-27-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz taking win streak for what it's worth: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-Taking-Win-Streak-for-What-its-Worth/0356947f-ab97-4ed3-a3e5-c9c2e1225a43

Schwartz press conference quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Press-Conference-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-12-27-10/c253d5fb-337d-4109-af26-2511c44a9520

It's firing season, but Lions enjoy unfamiliar coaching stability: http://detnews.com/article/20101227/OPINION03/12270367/1126/sports0101/It%E2%80%99s-firing-season--but-Lions-enjoy-unfamiliar-coaching-stability

Win streak is sign of evidence of brighter days in Lions future: http://detnews.com/article/20101227/OPINION03/12270369/1126/SPORTS0101/Win-streak-is-evidence-of-brighter-days-in-Lions-future

Lions expect CJ, Houston to play vs. Vikings: http://www.freep.com/article/20101227/SPORTS01/101227033/1049/sports01/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-Houston-expected-to-play

Raiola faces discipline for incident with Miami fans: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/27/sports/doc4d1901f0409bf872034405.txt

Landon Johnson least likely to play; CJ, Houston in better shape: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/27/sports/doc4d19030c17233741881041.txt

Lions notes - emotions get the best of Raiola: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/27/sports/doc4d19184030b86271455381.txt

Lions depth is showing: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/28/sports/doc4d19156f8046d194188810.txt

Lions Monday playback - Young and primed: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/27/10/Lions-Monday-Playback-Young-and-primed/landing_lions.html?blockID=380391&feedID=3867

Week 16 grades (Lions get an A): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/grades/week16

Week 16 mailbag (#8 is on the Lions and how they are laying a foundation): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/27/week-16-monday-10-pack/

Enter the redzone (Lions got highlight of the day): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Enter-the-red-zone-6300.html

$.10 for week 16 ($.07 is on the Lions): http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/19796/20101227/risdons_$10_for_week_16/

Lions team report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045

Blogs:

Free Head Exam - Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/21730/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-15

Draft:

Lions draft watch - scouting the bowl games: http://www.freep.com/article/20101227/SPORTS01/101227028/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-draft-watch-Scouting-bowls

Video/Audio:

Schwartz press conference video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Press-Conference-Video-Jim-Schwartz-12-27-10/b135e4d1-5a2f-4ceb-a9f8-fba0066530bb

Schwartz press conference audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Press-Conference-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-12-27-10/31d17bd5-2e74-4118-9c6f-16e4c1030ea4

Monday 12-27-10 Morning Lions Links

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Sunday 12-26-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Sunday 12-26-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions looking for a streak in a positive direction: http://detnews.com/article/20101226/SPORTS0101/12260310/1126/Lions-looking-for-streak-in-a-positive-direction

Road win is nice, but Lions still battling for respect: http://www.freep.com/article/20101226/SPORTS01/12260426/1049/sports01/Road-win-is-nice-but-Lions-still-battling-for-respect

Hot topics for today's Lions-Dolphins game: http://www.freep.com/article/20101226/SPORTS01/12260553/1049/sports01/Hot-topics-for-todays-Lions-Dolphins-game

Ask Cliff Avril: http://www.freep.com/article/20101226/SPORTS01/12260586/1049/sports01/Ask-Lions-defensive-end-Cliff-Avril

DFP staff predictions (2 out of 3 pick the Lions to win): http://www.freep.com/article/20101226/SPORTS01/12260545/1049/sports01/Albom-Sharp-Rosenberg-predict-Lions-Dolphins

Week 16 mailbag (there's a question on whether Suh or McCourty deserves DROY): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/25/week-16-mailbag/

From the observation deck (Gosselin picks the Lions for upset of the week): http://www.sacbee.com/2010/12/26/3281663/from-the-nfl-observation-deck.html

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Saturday 12-25-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions-Dolphins scouting report: http://www.freep.com/article/20101225/SPORTS01/101225013/1049/Lions-Dolphins-scouting-report

Dolphins sack leader Cameron Wake will test Lions o-line: http://www.freep.com/article/20101225/SPORTS01/101225014/1049/Sack-leader-Wake-will-test-Lions-O-line

CJ looks for another good Sunday: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/25/sports/doc4d163053102c5300504449.txt

Stafford out final 2 games ... hopefully not longer: http://www.examiner.com/football-in-lansing/matthew-stafford-out-final-2-games-hopefully-not-longer

Lions Vs. Dolphins Preview: http://www.lionsgab.com/2010/12/25/lions-vs-dolphins-preview/

Blogs:

5 things the Lions must do to beat the Dolphins: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/12/5-things-lions-must-do-to-beat-dolphins.html

Articles from opposing team's media:

Tribune NFL writer picks Lions over Dolphins (there's also a preview video on the right): http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-nflpicksweek1610,0,4420021.story?page=3

Draft:

Mock draft database (this site has a listing of the Lions pick from a bunch of different mocks): http://sidelionreport.com/2010/12/25/a-new-name-emerges-in-detroit-lions-mock-drafts/

Prince may bring royalty to Detroit: http://www.examiner.com/football-in-lansing/prince-may-bring-royalty-to-detroit

Saturday 12-25-10 Morning Lions Links

Merry Christmas!

Articles:

Stafford placed on IR: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Stafford-Placed-on-Injured-Reserve/13dd6823-ca03-4db9-9a0d-d1bd3e0e824f

Schwartz post practice quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-12-24-10/1e30d47a-1f99-4dc5-8735-631ce10b1a20

Stafford post practice quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Matthew-Stafford-12-24-10/a35993bf-723c-4120-8c89-be2c01f0e994

Week 16 game preview: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Week-16-Game-Preview-Lions-at-Dolphins/8cfd42e3-3806-430b-8467-5cf6363831dd

Hill expected to get start for Lions: http://www.detnews.com/article/20101224/SPORTS0101/12240422/1126/sports0101/QB-Hill-expected-to-get-start-for-Lions

Lions-Dolphins Preview: http://www.detnews.com/article/20101224/SPORTS0101/12240436/1126/sports0101/Preview--Lions-%284-10%29-at-Dolphins-%287-7%29

DN Lions predictions: http://www.detnews.com/article/20101224/SPORTS0101/12240435/1126/sports0101/Detroit-News-staffers-predict-Lions-outcome

Rayner survives Kris Brown tryout, still Lions PK: http://www.freep.com/article/20101225/SPORTS01/12250320/1049/sports01/Dave-Rayner-survives-Kris-Brown-tryout-still-Lions-PK

Suh not only rookie to make impact: http://www.freep.com/article/20101225/SPORTS01/101225002/1049/sports01/Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-not-only-rookie-to-make-impact

Work stoppages loom in 2011 for NBA, NFL: http://www.freep.com/article/20101225/SPORTS01/101224043/1049/sports01/How-close-are-we-to-losing-NBA-NFL-in-2011?

Are the Lions over the hump?: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/25/sports/doc4d14c9b0c53cc308180004.txt

Detroit tries to continue late season surge against Miami in matchup of also-rans: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/detroit-tries-to-continue-late-season-against-miami-in-matchup-of-also-rans-112449124.html

Lions-Dolphins Breakdown: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/24/10/Lions-Dolphins-Breakdown-Lions-attempt-t/landing_lions.html?blockID=379446&feedID=3862

FSD's picks (5 out of the 6 pick the Lions to win): http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/24/10/FOX-Sports-Detroits-Week-16-NFL-picks/landing_lions.html?blockID=379433&feedID=3862

Another Lions-Dolphins Preview: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/week-16-preview-detroit-lions-v-miami-dolphins

Lions team report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045

Blogs:

Lions' gunner makes most of chance at safety: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/12/lions-gunner-makes-most-of-chance-at.html

Stage set for Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/21596/have-at-it-stage-set-for-lions

Final word - NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/21604/final-word-nfc-north-19

A lost season for Stafford: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/21612/a-lost-season-for-matthew-stafford

Articles from opposing team's media:

Lions-Dolphins Preview: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/12/lions-gunner-makes-most-of-chance-at.html

Lions-Dolphins keys to the game: http://www.dolphinsgab.com/2010/12/23/lions-dolphins-keys-to-game/

Dolphins 17 Lions 14 - A Christmas wish: http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports/columnists/hyde/blog/2010/12/hyde_dolphins_17_lions_14_a_ch.html

Dolphins have plenty to prove against Lions: http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-have-plenty-prove-against-lions

Draft:

2011 Mock (Lions take Amukamara with the #4 pick): http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2009/12/2011-nfl-mock-draft.html
Video:

Schwartz, Stafford post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Schwartz-Stafford-12-24-10/3d6ebcf3-01d6-4a6f-8ebe-d99e42521149

Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-12-24-10/98797172-d0d0-4988-8581-46e83e707a23

Stafford post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-12-24-10/98797172-d0d0-4988-8581-46e83e707a23

Friday, December 24, 2010

Friday 12-24-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions pathetic rush perks up when Morris gets the call: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101224/SPORTS0101/12240356/1126/sports0101/Lions-pathetic-rush-perks-up-when-Maurice-Morris-gets-call

Lions notebook - Lions want to tame wildcat: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101224/SPORTS0101/12240358/1126/sports0101/Lions-want-to-tame-the-Wildcat

Stafford hopes to play in season finale: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101223/SPORTS0101/12230458/1126/sports0101/Matthew-Stafford-hopes-to-play-in-Lions%E2%80%99-season-finale

Lions preparing for wildcat offense: http://www.freep.com/article/20101224/SPORTS01/12240371/1049/Lions-preparing-for-Miami-Dolphins-Wildcat-offense

Lions D Coordinator threatens Ricky Williams: http://www.freep.com/article/20101224/SPORTS01/12240373/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-D-coordinator-threatens-Dolphins-Ricky-Williams

Henne looking to pick things up vs. Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20101224/SPORTS01/101223081/1049/SPORTS01/Ex-Wolverine-Henne-looking-to-pick-things-up-vs.-Lions

Lions should trade Stafford, keep Stanton: http://www.freep.com/article/20101224/SPORTS18/101224011/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-should-trade-Matthew-Stafford-keep-Drew-Stanton

Wildcat formation poses challenge for Lions: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/23/sports/doc4d13c572445d1214409710.txt

Lions notes - Oxford's Rayner, Ghiaciuc together again: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/23/sports/doc4d13cdccc0570254827387.txt

Lions still have ways to go: http://www.clickondetroit.com/parkersconfidential/26193853/detail.html

Blogs:

Stanton - The ultimate team sport: http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_The-Ultimate-Team-Sport/BLOG/3154576/42930.html?widgetId=5725

Also, there's a video on Stanton's home page (Drew Stanton wired for sound): http://www.drewstanton.com/index.html

Draft:

Ranking the Big 12's top prospects: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Ranking-the-Big-12s-Top-Prospects.html

Audio:

Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-12-23-10/add98cb4-ba1d-435d-953f-c9391bfc20d5

Cunningham post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Gunther-Cunningham-12-23-10/ffd091ed-1fed-4c5c-bc03-480f7272d919

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Thursday 12-23-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz post practice quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-12-23-10/47479bf4-3b4d-4524-9049-4210a6f3c68f

Cunningham post practice quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Gunther-Cunningham-12-23-10/731dd996-b914-4a9e-adc1-0a4ec1dd0aa4

Lions have to prepare for the wildcat: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Have-to-Prepare-for-the-Wildcat/09404f4f-4fea-43b7-a851-0fde41d8d0bc

Pair of offseason signings rank among best in Lions' history: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101223/OPINION03/12230443/1126/sports0101/Pair-of-offseason-signings-rank-among-best-in-Lions%E2%80%99-history

Lions QB mystery keeps Dolphins guessing: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101223/SPORTS0101/12230439/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-quarterback-mystery-keeps-Dolphins-guessing

Lions switch - Stanton ahead of Hill: http://www.freep.com/article/20101223/SPORTS01/101223027/1049/Lions-switch-Stanton-ahead-of-Shaun-Hill

Levy expects to have offseason groin surgery: http://www.freep.com/article/20101223/SPORTS01/101223043/1049/Lions-Levy-planning-on-surgery

Detroit Pro Sports display diversity: http://www.monroenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20101223/KRUGERSPTSCOL/712239989/-1/COLUMNISTS

Prisco's Bowl Picks (He picked DT Suh, WR CJ and special teams DB Wendling as starters. Backus is in the just missed list for tackles): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14477248/pro-bowl-popular-choices-happen-to-be-right-this-year

Peter King picks the Lions to win 13-12: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/peter_king/12/23/nfl-week-16-picks/index.html

Blogs:

Dirty laundry - A full plate: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/21561/dirty-laundry-a-full-plate

Video:

Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-12-23-10/2e0b8081-493d-4d7d-9d47-a82de7f23c36

Cunningham post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Gunther-Cunningham-12-23-10/ee33ba4f-058f-4b15-8441-5b5ae2ade157

Delmas lockerroom video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Louis-Delmas-12-23-10/e52a6299-c96d-4755-be57-dc04e6c3876b

Countdown Daily Prediction - Det/Miami: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5949132

Wk 16 - Lions Vs. Dolphins Preview: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81d2364f/Week-16-Lions-vs-Dolphins-Preview

Det-Miami Preview: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/videos/L1NYXpKpeMi9C9wIQfSX2L7OFLbeBLdz/lions-vs-dolphins-preview

Thursday 12-23-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Stafford could be out for season: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101223/SPORTS0101/12230355/1126/sports0101/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-could-be-out-for-season

DN NFL Picks (2 out of 4 pick the Lions to win): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20101223/SPORTS0101/12230415/1126/sports0101/Detroit-News-NFL-picks--Week-16

Schwartz balks at IR for Stafford: http://www.freep.com/article/20101223/SPORTS01/12230438/1049/Schwartz-balks-at-IR-for-QB-Stafford

Logan faces long odds of making pro bowl: http://www.freep.com/article/20101223/SPORTS01/12230450/1049/Lions-KR-Logan-faces-long-odds-for-Pro-Bowl

Do the Lions have more wins in them?: http://www.freep.com/article/20101223/SPORTS18/12230444/1049/SPORTS01/Do-the-Lions-have-more-wins-in-them?

Daily list (Detroit is the 19th most knowledgeable NFL city): http://www.freep.com/article/20101223/SPORTS18/12230420/1049/SPORTS01/Daily-list

Does Stanton deserve start on Sunday?: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/23/sports/doc4d127e0baab94793913919.txt

Lions notes - Injuries continue to climb: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/12/23/sports/doc4d1288590c07d484823474.txt

Lions notebook - Mission accomplished?: http://det.scout.com/2/1033482.html

Lions Dolphins Preview: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/preview/20101226015/detroit-lions--miami-dolphins

Lions Team Report: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/lions/notes.htm?loc=interstitialskip

Foxsports expert picks (2 out of the 6 pick the Lions to win): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Weekly-expert-NFL-picks

USA Today expert picks (2 out of 8 pick the Lions to win): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-picks.htm

Articles from opposing team's media:

CJ a tough match up for Dolphins' secondary: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-notes-1223-20101222,0,4013661.story

Former Cornhuskers prepare to meet each other again: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-dolphins-main-1223-20101222,0,162048.story

Young Lions give Detroit a new look: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/dolphins/young-lions-give-detroit-a-new-look-they-1141014.html

Draft:

Bowl watch part II - Names to look out for: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14475038/bowl-watch-list-part-ii-names-to-keep-your-eyes-on

Latest CBS Mock Drafts (Both have the Lions taking Amukamara with the 6th pick): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock

Video:

Countdown Daily Accuscore - Lions/Dolphins: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5948471

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Week 16 Power Rankings

Wednesday 12-22-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Blog