Tuesday 8-31-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

As final cuts approach, Detroit has backs with different skills, statures and speed to choose from: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/As-Final-Cuts-Approach-Detroit-Has-Backs-with-Different-Skills-Statures-and-Speed-to-Choose-From/231d4803-e255-43f2-9c86-e44c49261799

Schwartz quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-08-31-10/4817b2bb-87fe-4633-98d2-7065b08471be

Reader's reaction to Suh's physical play hard to understand: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100831/OPINION03/8310393/1126/SPORTS0101/Readers--reactions-to-Ndamukong-Suh-s-physical-play-hard-to-understand

SI's NFL preview magazine predicts Lions to go 4-12 and finish 4th in the North: http://detnews.com/article/20100831/SPORTS0101/8310417/1126/sports0101/Sports-Illustrated--Lions-will-go-4-12--finish-fourth-in-North

Lions trade lineman Polumbus to Seattle: http://www.freep.com/article/20100831/SPORTS01/100831038/1433/Lions-trade-lineman-Tyler-Polumbus-to-Seattle

Lions notebook - Spievey accepts challenges: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/31/sports/doc4c7d73518bbe7000952648.txt

Kevin Smith will get playing time on Thursday: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/31/sports/doc4c7d6c322b156875527980.txt

Lions tidy up active roster: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/31/10/Lions-tidy-up-active-roster/landing_lions.html?blockID=301307&feedID=3867

Boiman getting crash course in Lions defense: http://poststar.com/news/state-and-regional/article_26aa5086-d66f-5b99-9770-57e23eee77f0.html

Suh staring at suspension, fine for nasty hit: http://www.betus.com/sports-betting/rumors/nfl/nfl-rumors-ndamukong-su-staring-at-suspension-fine-for-nasty-hit-08-31-2010/

Chat with Seifert (there are some Lions questions in there): http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/34148/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Chat with Gil Brandt (there's a question at 12:19 on the Lions): http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1081

Around the NFC North: http://min.scout.com/2/997354.html

NFC North Breakout players (Tom K. picks Stafford, Avril, and Pettigrew): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-08/nfl-breakout-players/story/nfl-team-reports-nfc-north-breakout-players#subnav

10 players on the rise (Best and Stafford are both on this list. No Lions on the decline list.): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/38840216/displaymode/1247/?beginSlide=1

Ranking NFL starting QBs (Clayton ranks Stafford #27): http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/preview10/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=5489176

Rating the backup QBs (Lions are ranked 18th): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/08/31/rating-the-backup-quarterbacks

O-line tips and ranking (Lions o-line ranked 3rd in the NFC North): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/KISS.html

Lions-Bills Preview: http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3448

NFL Deadline preview (Caplan thinks Northcutt should be cut and Cherilus should be traded): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-cutdown-deadline-players-to-be-cut-traded-2010-preseason

Blogs:

Stafford to play in final preseason game: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/08/stafford-to-play-in-final-preseason.html

Smith sits out Lions practice with Levy, Brown: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/08/kevin-smith-sits-out-lions-practice.html

Faith restored: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2227

Caputo's prediction on Lions-Bears game: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2010/08/2008-or-2009-which-version-of-spartans.html

Video/Audio:

Stafford lockerroom video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Matthew-Stafford-08-31-10/28589d29-c7b4-4ada-a263-7adef9fcfbd7

Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-08-31-10/ac69e10f-d1e6-4aed-813f-df75de7f07f1

Video of Delma running over kids in preseason game 3: http://network.yardbarker.com/NFL/article_external/Video_NFLer_Plows_Over_Kids_During_Game_Intro/3143207

Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-08-31-10/1327a3e0-d65e-4939-9942-077b39d72a64

Miscellaneous:

High draft picks often overlooked on recruiting path: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/High-picks-often-overlooked-on-recruiting-path.html

Pats place Leigh Bodden on IR: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/08/31/pats-place-leigh-bodden-on-injured-reserve/

Tuesday 8-31-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions notebook - Levy's health remains shaky: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100831/SPORTS0101/8310334/1126/Lions-LB-DeAndre-Levy-s-health-remains-shaky

Levy could sit out opener: http://www.freep.com/article/20100831/SPORTS01/8310338/1049/LB-Levy-could-sit-out-opener

Boiman picked up as insurance policy at MLB: http://www.freep.com/article/20100831/SPORTS01/8310341/1049/Boiman-picked-up-as-insurance-policy-at-middle-linebacker

Phillips not aware of problems at Miami: http://www.freep.com/article/20100831/SPORTS01/8310340/1049/Lions-rookie-Phillips-not-aware-of-problems-at-Miami

5 rookies who will have the biggest impact (Best and Suh are both on the list): http://www.nfl.com/kickoff/story/09000d5d81a06e60/article/gimme-5-which-rookies-will-have-the-biggest-impact

NFC Preview: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=easterbrook/100831_tuesday_morning_quarterback&sportCat=nfl

Gosselin rank's the top 32 WRs (He ranks CJ #3):
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/082910dnspogooseranks.20e9988.html

Video:

Delmas post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Louis-Delmas-8-30-10/ca91266d-589b-4342-b18b-43c6eb714b54

Best rookie performers in week 3 (Best is in there at the 55 second mark): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-preseason/09000d5d81a1d080/The-week-s-best-rookie-performances?module=HP_video

Monday 8-30-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-08-30-10/fa19b6e5-cfcd-4137-bc6b-ad32b3b984aa

Lions add veteran LB Rocky Boiman: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100830/SPORTS0101/8300386/1126/sports0101/Lions-add-veteran-linebacker-Rocky-Boiman

Another article on Boiman signing: http://www.freep.com/article/20100830/SPORTS01/100830030/1049/Lions-to-sign-LB-Rocky-Boiman

NFL reviewing Suh hit; he says he won't change: http://www.freep.com/article/20100830/SPORTS01/100830037/1049/NFL-reviewing-Suh-play-he-says-he-wont-change

Suh on hit - it's football: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/30/10/Lions-Suh-on-hit-Its-football/landing_lions.html?blockID=300699&feedID=3862

Another Suh article: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100830/SPORTS0101/8300393/1126/sports0101/Lions--Ndamukong-Suh-on-hit---I-can-t-change-the-way-I-play-

Suh's mom expected him to be an engineer: http://www.ketv.com/r/24817257/detail.html

Browns want NFL to review Suh tackle: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100830/SPORTS0101/8300393/1126/sports0101/Browns-want-NFL-to-review-tackle-by-Lions--Ndamukong-Suh

Caputo - Browns whining about hit says more about their lack of toughness than Suh's lack of sportsmanship: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/30/sports/doc4c7c0e2002f18007659213.txt

Aggression is a good sign for Suh: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/30/sports/doc4c7c34e83f565975697983.txt

Levy could miss start of season: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/30/sports/doc4c7c3629bfc98187622620.txt

Best's rookie-season outlook: http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/football/ffl/story?page=nfldk2k10lions32q

Scout -Lions will win at Chicago, finish 9-7: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/30/10/Scout-Lions-will-win-at-Chicago-finish-9/landing.html?blockID=300254&feedID=3701

Delmas a little too excited: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/30/10/Lions-Delmas-a-little-too-excited-Saturd/landing_lions.html?blockID=300249&feedID=3862

Clayton's mailbag (there's some Lions stuff in there): http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=5511549

Kirwan's chat (the 3rd question is about the Lions): http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1085

It's complicated - How to get to the final 53 man roster (Lombardi mentions Stafford in the preseason musings): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81a1e654/article/its-complicated-how-to-get-to-the-final-53man-roster?module=HP_spotlight

2nd year players key to Lions' success: http://isportsweb.com/2010/08/30/2nd-year-players-key-to-detroit-lions-2010-success/

32 fearless predictions for 2010 season (#19 is about the Lions): http://www.realgmfootball.com/src_encroachment/257/20100830/32_fearless_predictions_for_the_2010_nfl_season/

Lions fan returns home after quite a hike: http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?id=504213

Articles from opposing team's media:

Browns backup QB, Seneca Wallace, thinks Suh should be suspended: http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2010/08/cleveland_browns_quarterback_s.html

Sorenson suffered a concussion: http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2010/08/cleveland_browns_safety_nick_s_1.html

Mangini talks about loss to Lions: http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/14467

Draft:

Top 2010 Big Ten senior prospects: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2010-top-senior-prospects-Big-Ten.html

Blogs:

CJ - I hope he does outrun me, that means he's scoring: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2010/08/30/johnson-i-hope-he-does-outrun-me-that-means-hes-scoring/

No fun for Follet?: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2226

Maximizing strengths, minimizing weaknesses key to Lions defense: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2010/08/maximizing-strengths-minimizing.html

8 wins? Have you seen the Lions back 7?: http://www.freep.com/article/20100830/SPORTS01/100830040/1354/Eight-wins?-Have-you-seen-the-Lions-back-seven-on-defense

New LB practices; Delmas, Levy sit out: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-lions-lb-practices-delmas-levy-sit.html

Suh learning line between nasty and wrong: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/15507/suh-learning-line-between-nasty-and-wrong

Final arguments looming for position battles: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/15483/final-arguments-looming-for-position-battles

Lions begin addressing LB depth: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/15474/lions-begin-addressing-linebacker-depth

Audio:

Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-08-30-10/644bd9a7-9f8a-44a8-8d5d-5de990d395d8

Clayton talks about the Lions (at the 9:00 mark): http://espn.go.com/espnradio/player?rd=1#/podcenter/?id=5512039&callsign=ESPNRADIO&autoplay=1

Miscellaneous:

Big Ten Preview: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2010-Big-Ten-Preview-6974.html

Monday 8-30-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions offense, led by Stafford and Best, has big plans: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100830/OPINION03/8300347/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions--offense--led-by-Matthew-Stafford-and-Jahvid-Best--has-big-plans

Lions highlights and lowlights: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100830/SPORTS0101/8300350/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions--offense--Ndamukong-Suh-look-ready

Lions notebook - big plays propel Young's preseason: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100830/SPORTS0101/8300348/1126/SPORTS0101/Big-plays-propel-rookie-DE-Willie-Young-s-preseason

Suh already turning heads: http://www.freep.com/article/20100830/SPORTS01/8300323/1049/Sports01/Lions-rookie-Ndamukong-Suh-already-turning-heads

Lions defense is showing some cracks: http://www.freep.com/article/20100830/SPORTS01/8300343/1049/Sports01/Lions-defense-is-showing-some-cracks

It's only preseason, but Lions optimism is spreading: http://www.freep.com/article/20100830/SPORTS01/8300345/1049/Sports01/Its-only-preseason-but-Lions-optimism-is-spreading

Spievey passes audition at safety: http://www.freep.com/article/20100830/SPORTS01/8300344/1049/Sports01/Lions-CB-Amari-Spievey-passes-audition-at-safety

Reaction from Suh's head turning play: http://www.freep.com/article/20100830/SPORTS01/100830001/1049/Sports01/Reaction-from-Ndamukong-Suhs-head-turning-play

Lions offense won't translate to wins: http://www.cm-life.com/2010/08/30/column-detroit-lions-offense-wont-translate-to-wins-this-season/

Lions offense shows teeth: http://www.windsorstar.com/sports/Lions+offence+shows+teeth/3459231/story.html

Lions season turns on enriched blood: http://toledoblade.com/article/20100830/COLUMNIST08/8290332/-1/SPORTS03

Suh needs a NFL rulebook: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Ndamukong-Suh-needs-an-NFL-rulebook?urn=nfl-266002

Monday Morning QB (King mentions the Lions rookies in his 10 things I think section): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/peter_king/08/29/mmqb/4.html

Preseason week 3 thoughts (Best is mentioned in this article): http://www.kffl.com/fantasy-sports-blog/fantasy-football-nfl-preseason-week3/2010/08/29

This blogger thinks the Lions aren't bottom feeders (in the bottom paragraph of the article): http://www.csnwashington.com/08/29/10/-Point-Counterpoint-Are-The-Redskins-A-P/landing_v3.html?blockID=300113&feedID=272

Lions season preview: http://www.nfl.com/kickoff/story/09000d5d8122911a/article/lions-have-ability-to-surprise-with-talented-offense

Blogs:

Bears ripe for opening upset vs. Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20100830/BLOG21/8300355/1196/Blog21/Bears-ripe-for-opening-upset-vs.-Lions?

Sunday 8-29-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions camp report: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/13841857/lions-camp-report-key-imports-should-help-detroit

Lions love/hate: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/13841364/lions-love-and-hate

Raiola - offense can be special: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/29/sports/doc4c7a80aa50eb1729667947.txt

Lions notebook - Delmas makes early tackles: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/29/sports/doc4c7a864d662e4643993629.txt

Lions win shootout with Browns: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/lions-win-shootout-with-browns

Blogs:

Brown makes his case: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/08/lions-rb-aaron-brown-makes-his-case.html

Reviewing preseason week 3 in NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/15444/reviewing-preseason-week-3

Video:

Lions Vs. Browns Highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81a15dac/Lions-vs-Browns-highlights

Suh's hit on Delhomme: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81a15769/Throw-him-down-big-man-Throw-him-down

Sunday 8-29-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

In two plays, Best up his game even more: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/In-Two-Plays-Best-Ups-His-Game-Even-More/923a8bfe-59f4-4c67-a966-bdf47eb242cc

Lions post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Game-Quotes-Lions-vs-Browns/61c87662-91e0-48bd-8090-747b80a58446

Browns post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Opponent-Post-Game-Quote-Sheet-Lions-vs-Browns/7e101a3c-d51a-47cb-b259-b60b5312d53b

Game notes - Lions vs Browns: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Game-Notes-Lions-vs-Browns/fca026f8-6d03-4ee3-8fca-6bb18e05b712

Lions rally for victory, but there is still plenty not to like: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100828/SPORTS0101/8280390/1126/sports0101/Lions-rally-for-victory--but-there-still-is-plenty-not-to-like

Lions notebook: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100828/SPORTS0101/8280408/1126/sports0101/Rookie-RB-Jahvid-Best-makes-strong--short-impression-for-Lions

Brown bolsters case to be Lions 4th RB (I don't get why Smith is a lock.): http://www.detnews.com/article/20100828/SPORTS0101/8280406/1126/sports0101/Aaron-Brown-bolsters-case-to-be-Lions--fourth-running-back

Spievey shows ability, inexperience: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100828/SPORTS0101/8280409/1126/sports0101/Lions-rookie-DB-Amari-Spievey-shows-ability--also-inexperience

Best sets the pace for Lions in two big plays: http://www.freep.com/article/20100829/SPORTS01/8290667/1049/SPORTS01/Jahvid-Best-sets-the-pace-for-Lions-in-two-big-plays

Lions offense is gaining ground: http://www.freep.com/article/20100829/SPORTS01/8290669/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-offense-is-gaining-ground

Lions show wow on offense, plenty of woes on defense: http://www.freep.com/article/20100829/SPORTS01/8290476/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-show-wows-on-offense-plenty-of-woes-on-defense

Delmas plows over competition and kids before Saturday's game: http://www.freep.com/article/20100829/SPORTS01/8290671/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-Delmas-plows-over-competition-and-kids

Hot topics from Lions-Browns exhibition game: http://www.freep.com/article/20100829/SPORTS01/8290673/1049/SPORTS01/Hot-topics-from-the-Lions-exhibition-game

Hanson tests leg, but Hauschka fills in again: http://www.freep.com/article/20100829/SPORTS01/8290480/1049/SPORTS01/Hanson-tests-leg-but-Hauschka-fills-in-again-

Overheard after Lions-Browns game: http://www.freep.com/article/20100829/SPORTS01/8290668/1049/SPORTS01/Overheard-after-the-Lions-Browns-game

Stafford continues to make strides: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/28/10/Lions-Matthew-Stafford-continues-to-make/landing_lions.html?blockID=299741&feedID=3867

Offense sizzles, defense fizzles: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/28/10/Offense-sizzles-defense-fizzles-in-Lions/landing_lions.html?blockID=299707&feedID=3867

Are the Lions ready to soar?: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/29/sports/doc4c7a846529a71696846524.txt

Stafford, Lions offense on target vs. Browns; Sorenson ok: http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010082852/2010/PRE3/browns@lions#recap-channels:cat-post-recap-full-story

Lions look impressive in victory over Browns: http://www.macombdaily.com/articles/2010/08/29/sports/doc4c79a853ae824148626896.txt

Non-game articles:

If the Lions win this season, it will take shootouts: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/28/sports/columns/doc4c79ae00c4128076854045.txt

Lions can only hope offense brings more cheers than defense's jeers: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100828/OPINION03/8280416/1126/sports0101/Lions-can-only-hope-offense-brings-more-cheers-than-defense-s-jeers

Best makes Lions better, but old habits die hard: http://www.freep.com/article/20100829/COL08/8290665/1049/SPORTS01/Best-makes-Lions-better-but-old-habits-die-hard

3 questions with Drew Sharp: http://www.freep.com/article/20100829/SPORTS01/8290672/1049/SPORTS01/Three-Lions-questions-with-Drew-Sharp

For players on the bubble, waiting for cuts is painful: http://www.freep.com/article/20100829/SPORTS01/8290467/For-NFL-players-on-bubble-waiting-for-cuts-is-painful

NFP Sunday Blitz (there's a listing of each team's cost per win. The Lions cost is 69.95 million.): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-4148.html

Articles from opposing team's media:

Browns fumble away GLC: http://cle.scout.com/2/996636.html

Browns focus on first half success after Lions rally for 35-27 win: http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2010/08/browns_get_a_strong_effort_fro.html

Browns notes (there is a paragraph on Suh's hit): http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2010/08/29/browns-notes-harrison-trying-to-shake-off-fumble-foibles/

Browns faulter in second half loss to Lions: http://www.cantonrep.com/browns/x336130524/Browns-falter-in-second-half-in-loss-to-Lions

Browns defense rates an F versus Lions: http://www.cantonrep.com/browns/x1350690532/Browns-notebook-Defense-rates-an-F-versus-Lions

Blogs:

Delmas glad to be back on the field: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2010/08/28/delmas-glad-to-get-back-on-the-field/

Why waste this game in the preseason? (I agree that we should be playing them on T-Day so the game is actually competitive. Not sure why the NFL always gives us an opponent that we can't beat while Dallas always gets an easy opponent.): http://www.freep.com/article/20100829/BLOG21/8290481/1049/SPORTS01/Why-waste-this-game-in-preseason?

Lions win 35-27: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2225

Video:

Post game video - Lions Vs. Browns: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Lions-vs-Browns/7065132d-fbe5-47ce-9d82-5c09b51e9fe9

Stafford post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Game-Video-Matthew-Stafford-08-28-10/3d31587c-032d-4ecc-a96b-55cc5e65a94d

Schwartz post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Game-Video-Jim-Schwartz-08-28-10/0b4f8d77-5f13-4255-8871-eeccfa0586ea

Best 51 yd run: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Best-51-yard-run/09c7987a-2c05-4584-b296-fec7864b61e1

Houston scores on fumble: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Houston-scores-on-fumble/06cdd978-4e4b-438b-8d52-9d959f5e0c37

Landon Johnson fumble recovery: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-fumble-recovery/c2ba1956-bf06-4df8-b4a7-0210c208f99f

Bryant Johnson 7 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-7-yard-TD/8f795589-95c0-4858-a4b1-5c1c58beee67

Smith 2 yd TD run: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Smith-2-yard-TD-run/defef0e2-66da-46f5-a5d9-035164b2d3a8

Brown 4 yd TD run: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Brown-4-yard-TD/d533f7a8-8d72-4d0f-9c9b-468ad5ad5ae7

Brown scores second TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Brown-scores-2nd-TD/f695ba0d-e195-4c2b-997a-5fb026dfd454

McCoy stripped by Young: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/McCoy-stripped-by-Young/939e71bd-d87b-4320-8b8a-26b02cfb494f

Stafford, Lions drop the Browns 35-27: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/15427/video-stafford-lions-drop-browns-35-27

Audio:

Stafford post game audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Game-Audio-Matthew-Stafford-08-28-10/390c733a-8623-4e50-8815-085306999922

Schwartz post game audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Game-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-08-28-10/1c049e6d-4f81-499e-be16-8c0374d276cd

Saturday 8-28-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Browns Vs. Lions - 10 things to watch: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100828/SPORTS0101/8280332/1126/sports0101/Browns-vs.-Lions--10-things-to-watch

Who will start at RB for Lions? Best probably top choice: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100828/SPORTS0101/8280326/1126/sports0101/Who-will-start-at-RB-for-Lions?-Jahvid-Best-probably-top-choice

5 things to watch in today's Lions game: http://www.freep.com/article/20100828/SPORTS01/8280345/1049/Sports01/Five-things-to-watch-in-the-Lions-exhibition-game

Lions o-line is prepped to protect Stafford: http://www.freep.com/article/20100828/SPORTS01/8280343/1049/Sports01/Lions-O-line-is-prepped-to-protect-the-Matthew-Stafford

Hilliard hopes ability, consistency land him a job: http://www.freep.com/article/20100828/SPORTS01/8280346/1049/Sports01/Lions-Hilliard-hopes-ability-consistency-land-him-a-job

Projected two deep depth chart for tonight: http://www.freep.com/article/20100828/SPORTS01/8280344/1049/Sports01/Projected-Lions-two-deep-depth-chart-for-tonight

Around the league (this articles mentions why the Broncos gave up Polumbus): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-news-rumors-tip-sheet-Nick-Mangold-offensive-line

Caplan's top 10 storylines for preseason week 3 (#5 is the Lions have a good offense): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/Top-10-nfl-preseason-storylines-082610#sport=NFL&photo=11866031

2010 NFL Preview (He predicts the Lions to surprise and go 6-10): http://hometownstation.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21556:2010-nfl-preview-clarita-2010-08-27-17-00-00&catid=26:local-news&Itemid=97

Articles from opposing team's media:

Browns vs. Lions scouting report: http://www.ohio.com/sports/browns/101693758.html

Big test for Brown's defense: http://chronicle.northcoastnow.com/2010/08/28/big-test-for-browns-defense-tonights-game-vs-lions-chance-for-unit-to-show-its-improved/

Delhomme keeping it real while games are fake (the Lions are mentioned near the bottom of the article): http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2010/08/cleveland_browns_quarterback_j.html

LB sees challenges, development: http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/LBs-see-challenges-development/23a2561c-d5d1-45f2-b81a-e7f21c936efd

Browns-Lions preview: http://pit.scout.com/2/996487.html

Friday 8-27-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Delmas tells fans not to worry: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Delmas-Tells-Fans-Not-to-Worry/e0bf95d0-6dfe-4f7e-8079-7c49bcb094d2

5 things to watch as Lions face Browns: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/27/sports/doc4c77f30463b74617954349.txt

Vanden Bosch sets tone, eyes on Chicago: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/27/10/Lions-Insider-Vanden-Bosch-sets-tone-eye/landing_lions.html?blockID=298791&feedID=3867

Campbell chases dream with Lions: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/27/10/West-Point-grad-chases-NFL-dream-with-Li/landing_lions.html?blockID=299054&feedID=3862

Season over for Devries: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Season-over-for-Jared-DeVries.html

Another article: http://www.freep.com/article/20100827/SPORTS01/100827081/1354/sports/Lions-place-Jared-DeVries-on-injured-reserve

Lions secondary becoming primary concern: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/08/27/lions-secondary-becoming-a-primary-concern

Could be the end of the road for Devries: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/27/10/Could-be-end-of-the-road-for-Lions-DeVri/landing_lions.html?blockID=299150&feedID=3862

Lions chat: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100827/SPORTS0101/100823001/1126/sports0101/Chat-replay--Tim-Twentyman-answers-your-questions-on-the-Lions

Preseason tidbits (He thinks Suh looks like a 5 yr pro and expects him to have a great season, he also thinks Lions fans will like this year's team): http://www.nfl.com/preseason/story/09000d5d81a0d518/article/explosive-packers-reminiscent-of-last-years-champions

Preseason game 3 - Lions vs. Browns: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/preseason-game-three-preview-detroit-lions-v-cleveland-browns

2010 NFC North Preview: http://www.neontommy.com/news/2010/08/2010-nfc-north-preview-favres-return-enough-topple-green-bay


Blogs:

Questions loom on Lions' defensive line depth: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/08/questions-loom-on-lions-defensive-line.html

Count me among those who have learned a lesson about Lions' 3rd preseason game: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2010/08/count-me-among-those-who-have-learned.html

Previewing preseason week 3: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/15399/previewing-preseason-week-3

Circling back on Randy Phillips: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/15396/chatwrap-circling-back-on-randy-phillips

Miscellaneous:

Week 3 preseason games not a reliable gauge for regular season: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/ross_tucker/08/27/week3/index.html

Articles from opposing team's media:

18 games? It can't be all bad (Chicago blogger points out that Detroit could set a new record with 18 losses): http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/redeye/2010/08/redeye-nfl-owners-want-the.html

Preseason week 3 preview - Cleveland at Detroit (It's mainly about the Browns): http://nationalsportsreview.com/sports/us/NFL/2010/08/27/preseason-week-three-preview-%E2%80%93-cleveland-at-detroit/

Trusnik to face former teammate, Rob Sims: http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Trusnik-to-face-former-teammate/ebfd9887-5b03-4a15-bc02-4af9f09d522d

Video:

NFL training camp - Detroit Lions: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl_training_camps_det/ddfYC8xcw4MASJsbM5a9f_cwE6ebjg9a

Lions love/hate video: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl_training_camps_det/lZyfLT_Js1prgrt0Hj97uGY9dMcY3jow

Lions training camp report: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/pages/video?PID=wlzzJ9T_vnP_SKaAM4lnLck3kAnPh4xv

Friday 8-27-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions happy to have Delmas back: http://detnews.com/article/20100827/OPINION03/8270354/Lions-happy-to-have-safety-Louis-Delmas-back

Vanden Bosch's attitude sets tones for Lions defense: http://detnews.com/article/20100827/SPORTS0101/8270357/1126/SPORTS0101/Kyle-Vanden-Bosch-s-attitude-sets-tone-for-Lions-defense

Lions notebook: http://detnews.com/article/20100827/SPORTS0101/8270360/1126/SPORTS0101/Value-of-Lions-acquiring-Lawrence-Jackson-still-unclear

Pratt has gone from LA fitness to Detroit's secondary: http://www.freep.com/article/20100827/SPORTS01/8270333/1049/Sports01/Lions-Pratt-is-back-for-a-2nd-chance

Stafford faces team that gave him '09 moment of glory: http://www.freep.com/article/20100827/SPORTS01/8270336/1049/Sports01/Stafford-faces-team-that-gave-him-09-moment-of-glory

Hanson expects to kick vs. Bills next week: http://www.freep.com/article/20100827/SPORTS01/8270335/1049/Sports01/Lions-Jason-Hanson-expects-to-kick-vs.-Bills-next-week

Burleson raps up training camp: http://www.freep.com/article/20100827/SPORTS21/8270325/1049/Sports01/Burleson-raps-up-training-camp

Devries has surgery, should return this season: http://detnews.com/article/20100826/SPORTS0101/8260480/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-DE-Jared-DeVries-has-knee-surgery--should-return-this-season

West point grad chasing dream of being in the NFL: http://www.newsok.com/west-point-graduate-chasing-dream-of-being-in-nfl/article/feed/185476?custom_click=pod_headline_nfl-news

Preseason week 2 notes: http://football.realgm.com/src_twelfthwriter/67/20100826/notes_from_the_preseason_games_week_2/

Blogs:

Love, lament and the Lions: http://detroit.blogs.time.com/2010/08/26/love-lament-and-the-lions/

Articles from opposing team's media:

Graham part of history vs. Lions: http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Graham-part-of-history-vs-Lions/fc61222d-0b60-412b-8b26-dc8d272f1c94

Lions-Browns preview video: http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2010/08/tony_grossi_and_mary_kay_cabot_2.html

Video:

Lions training camp report: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/pages/video?PID=ono1VkQjBQ8loippZYJAkp8dHBnHME3Q

Thursday 8-26-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Will Detroit's defensive pressure translate to regular season?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Will-Detroits-Defensive-Pressure-Translate-to-the-Regular-Season/0d603e57-8df5-4379-9713-9ccd94bf2b2f

Schwartz quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-08-26-10/10e52188-76c2-4e64-9005-0a3217731a49

C Brown held out of practice: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100826/SPORTS0101/8260444/1126/sports/Starting-safety-C.C.-Brown-held-out-of-Lions-practice

Delmas returns to practice: http://www.freep.com/article/20100826/SPORTS01/100826034/1049/Lions-safety-Delmas-returns-to-practice

Devries has knee surgery, should return soon: http://www.freep.com/article/20100826/SPORTS01/100826093/1355/sports/Lions-DeVries-expected-back-soon-after-surgery

Lions getting legs up on competition: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/26/10/Lions-getting-legs-up-on-competition/landing_lions.html?blockID=298209&feedID=3867

Follet continues to impress: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/26/sports/doc4c76b652c3901714272408.txt

Lions notebook: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/26/sports/doc4c76c422225f0838465337.txt

Lions know what to expect from Vanden Bosch: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/26/sports/doc4c76ed026ec56319320439.txt

Lions beat out Texans, Seahawks for Polumbus: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/08/26/lions-beat-out-texans-seahawks-for-tyler-polumbus/

Lions sign safety John Wendling: http://www.kgwn.tv/story.aspx?ID=1557&Cat=11

Lions-Browns Preview: http://64.246.64.33/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3438

Hoping for fast start, teams being more aggressive in preseason (The Lions are mentioned in this and also Stafford is mentioned as a QB ready for a major step): http://www.nfl.com/preseason/story/09000d5d81a07231/article/hoping-for-fast-start-teams-being-more-aggressive-in-preseason

Most improved offenses in the NFL (Lions is one of them): http://www.docsports.com/2010/nfl-predictions-improved-offenses-372.html

Chat with Wyche (there's a question on Best and Suh at 12:53): http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1076

Cheerleaders look to perform at Lions games: http://detnews.com/article/20100826/SPORTS0101/8260457/1126/sports0101/Cheerleaders-%28not-the-team-s%29-look-to-perform-at-Lions-games

Blogs:

NFC North's most indispensable players (obviously for the Lions it's CJ): http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/15326/nfc-north-most-indispensable-players

Hanson to kick in pre-game; no word on Devries: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/08/hanson-to-kick-in-pre-game-no-word-on.html

Delmas back at practice, Sammie Hill out: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/08/lions-delmas-back-at-practice-sammie.html

Courting disaster: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2209

Articles from opposing team's media:

Minny blogger on Lion's lack of talented players: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/101570438.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUgOy9cP3DieyckcUsI

Miscellaneous:

It's just Barry (this article is on Barry's son): http://ucla.scout.com/2/995704.html

Caputo on 18 games: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2010/08/no-question-nfl-should-go-to-18-games.html

Why the panic over 18 games?: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Why-the-panic-over-18-games.html

How an agent can define a career: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/How-an-agent-can-define-a-career.html

Draft:

Top 2010 senior prospects from ACC conference: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2010-top-senior-prospects-ACC.html

Video/Audio:

Vanden Bosch post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Kyle-Vanden-Bosch-8-26-10/de53a18e-8faa-46d1-a8e6-c2d7ad911d1d

Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-08-26-10/e4676156-775d-4046-9bb1-aae2ddfcff8d

Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-08-26-10/b1290f49-617f-4f68-8b63-434170a7d184

Lions preseason radio with Caputo and Fithian: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Lions-Preseason-Radio-with-Caputo-and-Fithian/edfc08cb-c00a-4e8f-9942-c9fc7468e8b5#?id=edfc08cb-c00a-4e8f-9942-c9fc7468e8b5

Thursday 8-26-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Stafford excited to be a Lion: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100826/SPORTS0101/8260376/1126/Matthew-Stafford-excited-to-be-a-Lion

Northcutt will get his shot on Saturday: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100826/SPORTS0101/8260374/1126/Lions-receiver-Dennis-Northcutt-will-get-his-shot-Saturday

Lions notebook: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100826/SPORTS0101/8260426/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-will-have-verdict-soon-on-Jared-DeVries--future

Scheffler gets a fresh start with his hometeam: http://www.freep.com/article/20100826/SPORTS01/8260438/1049/Sports01/Lions-TE-Scheffler-now-plays-for-childhood-team

Schwartz still stressing rushing attack: http://www.freep.com/article/20100826/SPORTS01/8260444/1049/Sports01/Lions-Schwartz-still-stressing-rushing-attack

Jansen expects 18 game regular season to become a reality: http://www.freep.com/article/20100826/SPORTS01/8260443/1049/Sports01/Jon-Jansen-expects-NFL-to-go-to-18-game-slate

Schwartz, Lions plan for Cleveland: http://det.scout.com/2/995838.html

Nordin looking to make it with Lions at fullback: http://www.wctrib.com/event/article/id/71435/

Detroit Lions season preview: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/detroit-lions-season-preview

10 rookies who will shine in 2010 (One of them is Best. There are no Lions in the stink group.): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/38353821/displaymode/1247/?beginSlide=1

Lions players reaction to 18 game season (at the bottom of the article): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-08/18game-schedule/story/what-theyre-saying-players-react-to-proposed-18-game-season

Lions and Dolphins only 2 teams to lose money last year: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-08-25-nfl-franchise-values_N.htm

Blogs:

Be careful what you see from the Lions - it's only preseason: http://www.freep.com/article/20100826/SPORTS01/100825085/1049/Sports01/Be-careful-with-what-you-see-from-Lions----its-only-the-preseason

A little freestyle for Burleson (there's a video in here): http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2208

Wednesday 8-25-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-08-25-10/19f4f39a-d82b-48ee-abd8-9a1468a5acbd

Lions will soon have verdict on Devries: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100825/SPORTS0101/8250419/1126/sports0101/Lions-will-have-verdict-soon-on-Jared-DeVries--future

Another Devries article: http://www.freep.com/article/20100825/SPORTS01/100825037/1049/Lions-Jared-DeVries-weighs-knee-surgery

CJ returns to practice: http://www.freep.com/article/20100825/SPORTS01/100825021/1049/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-returns-to-practice

Sims is closer to hometown as part of Detroit Lions: http://www.ohio.com/sports/101515859.html

Lions fan walks 450 miles to deliver message: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/25/sports/doc4c7575bbb5209808984407.txt

Munsing native ends 425 mile journey Wednesday: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Joe-Paquette-Munising-Native-Ends-425-Mile-Journey-Wednesday/4c419c81-3b77-4441-9910-c8a770ea3e4c

Lions claim another offensive lineman: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Latest-news-from-NFL-training-camps-August

NFP midweek blitz (the last paragraph is on Peterson): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Midweek-Blitz.html

The official NFL sleeper pick of 2010 (Lions are in the worth considering, but not happening group.): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/official-sleeper-pick-NFL-2010-season-082410

Lions notes - Training camp breaks: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/25/sports/doc4c75805a2b594580355057.txt

Chat with Wilcots (the first question is on the Lions): http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1075

20 NFL players on the rise and on the decline (Stafford and Best are on the rising list): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/38839278/ns/sports-nfl//

Lions-Browns preview/prediction: http://www.sbrforum.com/Free+Picks/NFL/15288/nfl-preseason-betting-i-m-lion-hear-me-roar.aspx

Blogs:

Best is 2010's version of Ray Rice: http://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/blog/roto_arcade/post/First-Down-Jahvid-Best-is-2010-s-version-of-Ray;_ylt=AsRQP2eYeqTzXLy8MOr3my9DubYF?urn=fantasy-264939

Devries seeks second opinion on knee: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/08/lions-devries-seeks-second-opinion-on.html

Articles from opposing team's media:

What to watch for - Lions vs. Browns: http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/What-to-Watch-For-Browns-Lions/0cf61925-17d2-45bf-a78c-1cf7d9970d11

Mangini remembers 2009 setback (his thoughts on last years Browns-Lions game): http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Mangini-remembers-2009-setback/3c6affb5-1ab6-4869-b62c-829826a8ed7b

Mangini transcript (there's a couple questions on the Lions in there): http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Mangini-press-conf-transcript---825/4ad3c503-6c7b-4886-8fb5-b7f4943cb178

Mangini says Elam's pass defense is developing (this article discusses how Elam has is responsible for CJ): http://www.waitingfornextyear.com/?p=32834

This blogger for the Cowboys thinks the Lions will beat them in week 11: http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Its-Time-To-Play-The-Schedule-Game-101471394.html

A look back at what the Lions did well and poorly last season: http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2010/08/25/nuggetpaloozas-pats-schedule-preview-detroit/

Miscellaneous:

Best players by number (Barry is picked as the #20): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/1008/nfl.best.players.by.jersey.number.00-49/content.22.html

Video/Audio:

Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Matthew-Stafford-8-25-10/92b93030-26c9-4758-a9b3-c80618f9a915

Best post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jahvid-Best-8-25-10/7d8ae510-1a7d-490b-b8a7-f6b5c5a31ad3

Joe Paquette media session: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Media-Session-Video-Joe-Paquette-8-25-10/8af3db33-8b66-4f59-a509-252ddcbbc0cc

Rookie roll call (Michael Silver picks Best as the rookie to have the biggest impact on his team. around 1:10 in the video): http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nfl/Y_Sports_NFL/21565626;_ylt=AoKtoq5a_VmRCmZZhu.mCr1DubYF#nfl/Y_Sports_NFL/21565626

From worst to first (the Lions are discussed by both Silver and Cole): http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nfl/Y_Sports_NFL/21565183#nfl/Y_Sports_NFL/21565183

Schwartz audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-08-25-10/bd8db018-c6c6-461c-8dee-07be17e5cdf9

Wednesday 8-25-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Dorsey makes his case for the Lions to keep him: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100825/SPORTS0101/8250360/1126/sports0101/DeDe-Dorsey-makes-his-case-for-Lions-to-keep-him

RT spot is still up for grabs: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100825/SPORTS0101/8250358/1126/sports0101/Lions--right-tackle-spot-still-is-up-for-grabs

Lions notebook - Jackson criticizes Seahawks: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100825/SPORTS0101/8250359/1126/sports0101/New-Lions-DE-Lawrence-Jackson-criticizes-Seahawks

Hill familiar with backup QB role: http://www.freep.com/article/20100825/SPORTS01/8250333/1049/Lions-Shaun-Hill-familiar-with-backup-QB-role

Lewand's 30 day suspension begins today: http://www.freep.com/article/20100825/SPORTS01/8250334/1049/Tom-Lewands-30-day-suspension-begins-today-

Dorsey getting his legs back: http://www.freep.com/article/20100825/SPORTS01/8250335/1049/Lions-RB-DeDe-Dorsey-getting-his-legs-back

Blogs:

Stafford key to a franchise turnaround for the Lions: http://blogs.bettor.com/Stafford-the-key-to-a-franchise-turnaround-for-Lions-a23345

Miscellaneous:

Roy Williams article - needing to catch on: http://www.vcstar.com/news/2010/aug/24/needing-to-catch-on/

Tuesday 8-24-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Pettigrew took a big step simply by getting back on the playing field: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Pettigrew-Took-a-Big-Step-Simply-by-Getting-Back-on-the-Playing-Field/50d5b4c5-2d7d-4fd2-9758-a853ea31d0c3

Schwartz post practice quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-08-24-10/37c7d2c1-6967-4497-96a4-ccfd3cdf33b3

Lions rookie safety has something to prove: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/24/sports/doc4c7411f933fb5603369364.txt

Lions preview - Detroit's QB and DT give team hope: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/24/sports/doc4c743dd76cba0966890827.txt

Lions notebook - still a battle at RT: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/24/sports/doc4c743afff41c2297582813.txt

Lions glad to have Hill behind Stafford: http://www.argus-press.com/news/state_news/article_fda57fa4-2013-5f97-b3d3-6a23082ce9e1.html

Stafford embraces his offensive weapons: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100824/SPORTS0101/8240373/1126/sports0101/Matthew-Stafford-embraces-his-offensive-weapons

Lions sign OT, cut receiver: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100824/SPORTS0101/8240396/1126/sports0101/Lions-sign-offensive-tackle--cut-receiver

Lions starters to see more minutes vs. Browns: http://www.freep.com/article/20100824/SPORTS01/100824041/1049/Lions-starters-will-play-longer-vs.-Browns

Jansen makes case to start at RT: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/24/10/Lions-Jansen-makes-case-to-start-at-righ/landing_lions.html?blockID=296575&feedID=3867

Chat with Seifert (He answers some Lions questions): http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/34049/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Lions stand behind Delmas stubborn injury: http://det.scout.com/2/995402.html

Lions Bly, Northcutt stay fresh during camp, play dominoes: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/lions-bly,-northcutt-stay-fresh-during-camp,-play-dominoes

Lions-Browns Preview: http://sportschatplace.com/nfl/picks-and-previews/41198-detroit-lions-vs-cleveland-browns-82810-mitchs-free-pick-against-the-spread-nfl-football-nfl-pick.html

Blogs:

Stafford and the second year jump: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/15223/matthew-stafford-and-the-second-year-jump

LB Akin Ayodele would look good as a Lion: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2207

Lions add Cliff Lewis; situation unsettled: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/08/lions-add-tackle-cliff-louis-situation.html

Caputo on Suh: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2010/08/on-tigers-annoying-surge-suh-rhymes-and.html

CJ, Peterson miss open portion of practice: http://www.freep.com/article/20100824/BLOG21/100824025/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-Johnson-Peterman-miss-open-portion-of-practice

Miscellaneous:

Herman Moore recovering from pretty scary health issue: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/24/10/Former-Lion-Herman-Moore-recovering-from/landing_lions.html?blockID=296836&feedID=3862

Articles from opposing team's media:

Mangini discusses the Lions in his press conference: http://www.clevelandleader.com/node/14419

Video/Audio:

Kevin Smith post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Kevin-Smith-8-24-10/4c16cf3a-d1f7-4b40-8c7c-86c300103f17

Raiola post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Dominic-Raiola-8-24-10/9729293a-591b-4013-9963-654ee7f6476e

Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-24-10/30ec22a2-45c8-4b82-a5f4-1377b8dcdee1

Countdown to kickoff - Lions: http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=1367aeef-7b53-4dad-89dc-d3bce1fd4f9d&from=foxsports/nfl/teams

Lions training camp report: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/pages/video?PID=Ks4g11YyWisoMxq0PlUkIc4AX3q_5h_F

Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-08-24-10/212d57eb-af2a-411c-8511-adbf71aa0dd6

Tuesday 8-24-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions never cease to torment: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100824/OPINION03/8240333/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-never-cease-to-torment

Lions roster moves reap benefits: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100824/SPORTS0101/8240370/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions--roster-move-reaps-benefits

Crucial two weeks ahead for Devries: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100824/SPORTS0101/8240331/1126/SPORTS0101/Crucial-two-weeks-ahead-for-Lions--Jared-DeVries

Getting to know TJ Rushing: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100824/SPORTS0101/8240332/1126/SPORTS0101/Getting-to-know-...-Lions-CB-T.J.-Rushing

Kevin Smith has new outlook, fresh set of goals following surgery: http://www.freep.com/article/20100824/SPORTS01/8240340/1049/Lions-RB-Smith-has-new-outlook-fresh-set-of-goals-following-surgery

Wade feels as if he never left: http://www.freep.com/article/20100824/SPORTS01/8240343/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-Jonathan-Wade-feels-as-if-he-never-left

Hauschka impresses Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20100824/SPORTS01/8240341/1049/SPORTS01/Kicker-Steve-Hauschka-impresses-Lions

Lions seem to be healing up a bit: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/23/sports/pro/doc4c730bc38617e662222787.txt

Vanden Bosch sees rosy future for downtrodden Lions: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/lions/2010-08-23-kyle-vanden-bosch-optimism_N.htm

Breakout players - which NFL stars will emerge this season? (Stafford is picked for the Lions): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-08-23-nfl-breakout-players_N.htm

MSNBC's preseason all-pro team (CJ and Peterman are on it): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/38822321/displaymode/1247/?beginSlide=1

Blogs:

Preseason does not indicate success for regular season: http://blogs.bettor.com/Preseason-does-not-indicate-success-for-regular-season-a23033

Miscellaneous:

Fitzsimmons inducted into NAIA HOF: http://helenair.com/sports/article_c02903a8-af43-11df-9f0e-001cc4c03286.html

Kitna's favorite WRs that he's had on his team (3 of them are/were Lions): http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/08/23/2420308/cowboys-hot-routes.html

Broncos defense struggling in preseason: http://www.footballnewsnow.com/2010/broncos-defense-struggling-in-preseason/

Video:

Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-23-10/2aebe9c0-c551-40db-a9bf-d7c96b6231e4

NFC North preview video (Kirwan talks about the Lions at the end of the video): http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl/gEbDxWJiWtvvQbe172ATfWPPZnZY9pPa

Monday 8-23-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz post practice quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-08-23-10/d7f19a99-991f-42c7-801b-c4c9b5892317

Lions draft day wisdom seen in speed, talent of Best: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100823/OPINION03/8230378/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions--draft-day-wisdom-seen-in-speed--talent-of-Jahvid-Best

Recovering Devries goes through position drills: http://detnews.com/article/20100823/SPORTS0101/8230398/1126/SPORTS0101/Recovering-Lions-DE-Jared-DeVries-goes-through-position-drills

Devries, Wade return to practice: http://www.freep.com/article/20100823/SPORTS01/100823043/1049/DeVries-Wade-return-to-practice

Job market has gotten tighter: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/23/10/Lions-Insider-Job-market-has-gotten-tigh/landing_lions.html?blockID=295741&feedID=3867

Dream cruisin and other dreamy thoughts: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/23/10/Dream-Cruisin-and-other-dreamy-thoughts/landing_lions.html?blockID=295681&feedID=3862

Toone taking advantage of his opportunities: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/23/sports/doc4c7305dd70721238466910.txt

NFC North tour - the battle grounds: http://gnb.scout.com/2/995112.html

Blog:

CJ - The more Jahvid touches the ball, the more we'll get better: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2010/08/23/johnson-the-more-jahvid-touches-the-ball-the-more-we%E2%80%99ll-keep-getting-better/

Schwartz confident Delmas to play in opener: http://www.freep.com/article/20100823/BLOG21/100823025/1049/SPORTS01/Schwartz-confident-Delmas-to-play

I know it's preseason - week 2 observations (he thinks the Lions might be a nice surprise): http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/fantasyfootball/entries/2010/08/23/i_know_its_just_preseason_week.html?cxntfid=blogs_fantasy_island

Miscellaneous:

Word has it that Sims will be productive: http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/117/2010/august/23/word-has-it-that-sims-will-be-productive-3.html

Video/Audio:

Lockerroom video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-8-23-10/a4bda8b6-6f5a-41db-903d-04cdd6aa329e

Lions training camp report: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/pages/video?PID=oV0NAG_zhgGm8ggixYiojE1uoYtQlq2F

Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-08-23-10/8b273c54-90ae-4e19-ac20-2d504c191b7e

Monday 8-23-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions pickup the pace, execute sneaky attack: http://detnews.com/article/20100823/SPORTS0101/8230342/1126/Lions-pick-up-the-pace--execute-sneaky-attack

Best makes bold statement in Denver: http://detnews.com/article/20100823/SPORTS0101/8230357/1126/rss14

Stafford, Schwartz lament redzone woes: http://www.freep.com/article/20100823/SPORTS01/8230313/1049/Stafford-Schwartz-lament-Lions-red-zone-woes

Suh effective, but stats don't pay him his due: http://www.freep.com/article/20100823/SPORTS01/8230333/1049/Stats-dont-show-Suhs-effectiveness

5 things we learned from Lions on Sat.: http://www.freep.com/article/20100823/SPORTS01/8230331/1049/Five-things-we-learned-from-Lions-on-Sat.

Schwartz evaluates Lions in pressure spots: http://www.freep.com/article/20100823/SPORTS01/8230332/1049/Schwartz-evaluates-Lions-in-pressure-spots

Key for the Lions in 2010 - Schwartz: http://www.freep.com/article/20100823/SPORTS18/100822041/1049/SPORTS01/Key-for-the-2010-Lions-Jim-Schwartz

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

Lions beat Broncos in second preseason game: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/lions-beat-broncos-second-preseason-game

Lions schedule I believe - 6-10 not so optimistically: http://www.rantrave.com/Rant/Detroit-Lions-schedule-I-believe6-10-not-so-optimistically.aspx

Articles from opposing team:

Reviewing the Lions vs. Broncos: http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/16004/reviewing-the-broncos-vs-lions

Sunday 8-22-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions post game quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Game-Quote-Sheet-Lions-at-Broncos/9acd4761-18ac-4646-9a4b-a808b5d87bee

While the Lions made progress, they remain flawed: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/22/sports/columns/doc4c716a3d1fec5145370557.txt

Breaking down the Lions preseason victory at Denver: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/22/10/Breaking-down-the-Lions-preseason-victor/landing_lions.html?blockID=295228&feedID=3862

Expect the Lions to play in alot of high scoring games: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/08/22/expect-the-lions-to-play-in-a-lot-of-high-scoring-games/

NFP Sunday Blitz (there's a paragraph on Stafford): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-1349.html

Blog:

NFC North Preseason week 2 review: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/26425/nfc-north-preseason-week-2-review

Secondary remains Lions biggest issue: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/08/secondary-remains-lions-biggest-issue.html

Video/Audio:

Stafford, CJ lead the Lions: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5483067

Sunday 8-22-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions build off of preseason opener with 25-20 win: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Build-Off-Preseason-Opener-with-25-20-Win-at-Denver/0978214b-15ff-41b2-ac17-fb10dd21f9d9

Game notes - Lions at Broncos: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Game-Notes-Lions-at-Broncos/e43b4de2-275e-4609-918b-ccc7eb5b4349

Offense impresses as Lions beat Broncos: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100821/SPORTS0101/8210405/1126/sports0101/Offense-impresses-as-Lions-beat-Broncos

Lions notebook - Stafford - CJ TD a pretty special highlight of win: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100821/SPORTS0101/8210415/1126/sports0101/Matthew-Stafford-Calvin-Johnson-TD-a--pretty-special--highlight-of-win

Stafford, offense looks solid, secondary doesn't in Lions win: http://www.freep.com/article/20100822/SPORTS01/8220655/1049/Sports01/Lions-win-offense-looks-solid-secondary-doesnt

Dre's pick, Stanton's TD run highlight win: http://www.freep.com/article/20100821/SPORTS01/100822002/1049/Sports01/Blys-pick-Stantons-TD-run-highlight-Lions-win

Smith one of several Lions to make return: http://www.freep.com/article/20100822/SPORTS01/8220656/1049/Sports01/RB-Smith-one-of-several-injured-players-to-make-return-Notebook

Lions summary: http://www.freep.com/article/20100822/SPORTS01/8220666/1049/Sports01/Lions-summary

3 Lions questions with Monarrez: http://www.freep.com/article/20100822/SPORTS01/8220657/1049/Sports01/Three-questions-with-...-Carlos-Monarrez

Analysis - Lions shines in win at Denver: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/08/21/sports/doc4c70a291ee378519691867.txt

Bly delivers payback to Broncos with interception win: http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010082160/2010/PRE2/lions@broncos/recap/full-story?module=HP_headlines

Non game articles:

Lions feel secure with Hill as backup QB: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100821/OPINION03/8210394/1126/sports0101/Lions-feel-secure-with-Shaun-Hill-as-their-backup-QB

Williams aims for more sacks: http://www.freep.com/article/20100822/SPORTS01/8220468/1049/Sports01/Quick-on-the-draw

Felton adds options for the Lions by carrying the ball: http://www.freep.com/article/20100822/SPORTS01/8220469/1049/Sports01/FB-Felton-adds-options-for-Lions-by-carrying-the-ball-Lions-Football

Conquering time management is key to success: http://www.freep.com/article/20100822/SPORTS01/8220464/1049/Sports01/Conquering-time-management-is-the-key-to-success

Up next for the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20100822/SPORTS01/8220467/1049/Sports01/Browns-at-Lions

Articles from opposing team's media:

Scheffler surprised to hear boos: http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_15855720

Broncos fall 0-2 in preseason as Lions rally to win: http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_15853317

Blogs:

First team offense, defense cohesive and efficient in first half: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2010/08/22/first-team-offense-defense-cohesive-and-efficient-in-first-half/

A look at standouts from Lions win at Denver: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/08/look-at-standouts-from-lions-win-at.html

Video/Audio:

Lions Vs. Broncos highlights: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stanton-game-winner/7d7296d7-2f93-43dd-b7dc-e4d9ea87a78c#?id=508c47f4-6d52-4766-a218-3bf5da6e6843

Stafford hits Johnson for a TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stanton-game-winner/7d7296d7-2f93-43dd-b7dc-e4d9ea87a78c#?id=5339fb8e-db45-42a6-be15-153501708c71

Bly picks off Orton: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stanton-game-winner/7d7296d7-2f93-43dd-b7dc-e4d9ea87a78c#?id=f3febd9d-bd35-421c-9cbf-a4634b71e7ea

Stanton scores game winner: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stanton-game-winner/7d7296d7-2f93-43dd-b7dc-e4d9ea87a78c

Best and CJ post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stanton-game-winner/7d7296d7-2f93-43dd-b7dc-e4d9ea87a78c#?id=b227efaa-f0c9-493f-807f-2bbb296cc33f

Stafford post game audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Game-Audio-Matthew-Stafford-08-21-10/007eeedf-917a-4a97-9f3c-64aec92856df

Schwartz post game audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Game-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-08-21-10/4e29379f-2ab4-4260-971e-0d5bed279966