Lions Blog: September 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Thursday 9-30-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Thursday 9-30-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Suh still sticking with aggressive style: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100930/SPORTS0101/9300360/1126/SPORTS0105/Ndamukong-Suh-sticking-with-aggressive-style

Lions trying to kick Lambeau losing habit: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100930/SPORTS0101/9300366/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-trying-to-kick-Lambeau-losing-habit

Lions need to do the obvious - use CJ more: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100930/OPINION03/9300370/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-need-to-do-the-obvious--Use-Calvin-Johnson-more

Though he's 2-17, let's not bury Schwartz yet: http://www.freep.com/article/20100930/COL08/9300379/1049/SPORTS01/Though-hes-2-17-lets-not-bury-Lions-Schwartz-yet

Focus on CJ is freeing up TEs: http://www.freep.com/article/20100930/SPORTS01/9300415/1049/SPORTS01/Focus-on-Calvin-Johnson-is-freeing-up-Lions-tight-ends

Pain alone won't keep Best from playing: http://www.freep.com/article/20100930/SPORTS01/9300418/1049/SPORTS01/Pain-alone-wont-keep-Lions-Jahvid-Best-from-playing

Stefan Logan - Filling in for Best is quite a rush: http://www.freep.com/article/20100930/SPORTS01/9300417/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-Stefan-Logan-Filling-in-for-Best-is-quite-a-rush

If Lions want to beat Packers, CJ must step up: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/30/sports/doc4ca3d0398558d530533565.txt

Lions notes - Lions can't shake injury bug: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/30/sports/doc4ca3d1466f203446291654.txt

Rookie Focus - Lions find new target in Best: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/lions/2010-09-29-jahvid-best-rookie-focus_N.htm?csp=34sports&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UsatodaycomNfl-TopStories+%28Sports+-+NFL+-+Top+Stories%29

Lions have been snakebit from start of season: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hoNdU-1Qpk0q-nHS-OonoutO6C8QD9IHSJE00?docId=D9IHSJE00

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

NFC Team Reports: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/nfl-team-reports-168129/story/nfl-team-reports-adjustments-made-ahead-of-week-4

Blogs:

Lions just inches away sometimes: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2301

Articles from opposing team's media:

Different approaches, similar results: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Different-Approaches-Similar-Results/2aad54c4-e6be-4979-a2ce-1cb41b157c03

Finley on playing the Lions (Last paragraph): http://host.madison.com/sports/football/professional/article_202facf4-cc48-11df-84d1-001cc4c002e0.html

Draft:

Draft thoughts from September's NCAA games: http://www.realgmfootball.com/src_wiretap_archives/18648/20100929/draft_thoughts_from_septembers_ncaa_games/

Video:

Countdown Daily Accuscore - Det Vs. GB: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5630716

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Wednesday 9-29-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Wednesday 9-29-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Pettigrew strives for stronger hands: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100929/SPORTS0101/9290331/1126/Lions-tight-end-Brandon-Pettigrew-strives-for-stronger-hands

0-3 start is familiar to these Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20100929/SPORTS01/9290344/1049/0-3-start-to-the-season-nothing-new-to-these-Lions

Lions can't put up points in the second half: http://www.freep.com/article/20100929/SPORTS01/9290347/1049/Lions-cant-put-up-points-in-2nd-half

Caputo - Great drafts? Better coaching? Improved front office? None proving true: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/29/sports/columns/doc4ca2732644c26387884781.txt

Young players provide a glimmer hope to futile five: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/glimmer-of-hope

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

Articles from opposing team's media:

Lions scouting report: http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100928/PKR01/100928163/1057/PKR

Packers-Lions week 4 dope sheet: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-Lions-Week-4-Dope-Sheet/04cbe455-f289-4c12-9a3d-bd4c2f444e97

First look at - Detroit Lions: http://gnb.scout.com/2/1006988.html

Why I like Detroit, but not in the game: http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/103960234.html

Video:

Lions team report: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/pages/video?PID=dvYMg4w5IxpfpYT4WICW3fVxA6nVWcok

NFC North Huddle (Clayton talks about the Lions at about 0:28): http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5627577

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Week 4 Power Rankings

Tuesday 9-28-10 Afternoon Lions links

Articles:

Vikings Pat Williams - Lions tried to cheap shot us: http://detnews.com/article/20100928/SPORTS0101/9280425/1126/sports0101/Vikings--Pat-Williams--Lions--tried-to-cheap-shot-us-

Chat with Sapp (The last question is on Suh. He says Suh is playing too high): http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1134

NFC Team Reports: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/nfl-team-reports-168129/story/nfl-team-reports-nfc

NFC North Report: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/09/28/2258740/nfc-north-are-the-monsters-of.html

Which NFL team has best shot at going 0-16?: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2010/09/which-nfl-team-has-best-shot-at-going-0-16/1

Week 3 awards (Best was #2 for OROY and Suh is #1 for DROY): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ae66a7/article/week-3-awards-watch-mccluster-one-of-leagues-top-rookies?module=HP_spotlight

Rookie meter (Best still ranked #1, Suh ranked #3): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/09/28/rookie-meter-best-rookie-receivers-not-wrs

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 31): http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings?year=2010&week=4

CBS Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14032616/nfl-power-rankings-no-ben-no-worries-for-steelers

USA Today's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 29): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2010-power-rankings.htm

Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30 by Foxsports, 31 by whatifsports, and we have a 5% chance of beating the Packers): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings

TSN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 29): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm

NFP Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Power-Rankings-9070.html

PFW Power Rankings (Lions ranked 29): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/09/28/week-four-power-rankings-2

PFT Power Rankings (Lions ranked 29): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/39401871/ns/sports-nfl/

Blogs:

Lions won't rush Stafford back: http://www.freep.com/article/20100928/BLOG21/100928019/1437/NEWS/Lions-wont-rush-Staffords-return

Starting 0-3 nothing new for the Lions: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/09/starting-0-3-nothing-new-for-lions.html

Tuesday 9-28-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Injuries are troubling to Lions, but they aren't the culprit: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100928/SPORTS0101/9280332/1126/Injuries-are-troubling-to-Lions--but-they-aren-t-the-culprit

Lions notebook - Burleson is working hard to return, plans to play Sunday: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100928/SPORTS0101/9280348/1126/Nate-Burleson-is-working-hard-to-return--plans-to-play-Sunday

Schwartz defends decision to go for FG, not TD: http://www.freep.com/article/20100928/SPORTS01/9280329/1049/sports01/Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-defends-decision-to-go-for-FG-not-TD

Burleson hopes to play Sunday: http://www.freep.com/article/20100928/SPORTS01/9280328/1049/sports01/Lions-Nate-Burleson-hopes-to-play-Sunday

Excuses? Lions haven't had it easy in 2010: http://det.scout.com/2/1006693.html

NFL's expert power rankings (Lions ranked 23 by Theismann, 27 by Kirwan, 28 by Wyche and Brooks and Carucci, 30 by Brandt and La Canfora and Lombardi): http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts

SN's Power Poll (Lions ranked 26): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/nfl-power-poll/story/nfl-power-poll-jets-offense-takes-flight

Real GM's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 29): http://www.realgmfootball.com/src_wiretap_archives/18637/20100928/nfl_power_rankings_after_week_3/

Monday, September 27, 2010

Monday 9-27-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz press conference quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Press-Conference-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-9-27-10/f7bad933-8fda-4004-8b12-794b27ce83d7

Tale of woe - Fox analyst harsh on stumbling Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100927/OPINION03/9270380/1126/SPORTS0101/Tale-of-woe--Fox-analyst-harsh-on-stumbling-Lions

Schwartz's decision to play it safe a sorry call for the Lions: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100927/OPINION03/9270392/Jim-Schwartz-s-decision-to-play-it-safe-a-sorry-call-for-Lions

Kevin Smith appears on verge of 2010 debut: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100927/SPORTS0101/9270400/1126/sports0101/Lions--RB-Kevin-Smith-appears-on-verge-of-2010-debut

Stafford plans to do light throwing: http://www.freep.com/article/20100927/SPORTS01/100927053/1049/Stafford-plans-to-do-light-throwing

Lions hoping Best can play through injury: http://www.freep.com/article/20100927/SPORTS01/100927048/1049/Lions-hoping-Jahvid-Best-can-play-through-injury

Lions lack resiliency, confidence: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/27/sports/doc4ca11b5492705913088215.txt

Burleson planning to play on Sunday, no word on Best: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/27/sports/doc4ca107dd3b140936402619.txt

Lions notes - Brown out, Smith waits his turn: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/27/sports/doc4ca11da9194d1304027952.txt

Smith likely to play on Sunday: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/27/10/Lions-RB-Smith-likely-will-play-in-Green/landing_lions.html?blockID=319427&feedID=3862

Stafford set to start throwing again: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/27/10/Lions-Stafford-set-to-start-throwing-aga/landing_lions.html?blockID=319480&feedID=3862

Lions face tough task ending road skid: http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2010/sep/27/bc-fbn-losing-lions/?sports&nfl

Notebook - Can Lions curb losing ways?: http://det.scout.com/2/1006569.html

Prisco's week 3 grades (Lions get a C-): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/grades/week3

Best has turf toe, unlikely to miss any time: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/09/27/best-has-turf-toe-unlikely-to-miss-time

Blogs:

CJ on Sunday's game: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2010/09/27/johnson-guys-have-got-to-step-up/

Williams hopes to get ball signed by Favre: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2299

Tough to find optimism with these Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20100927/SPORTS01/100927041/1354/Tough-to-find-optimism-with-these-Lions

Free head exam - Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/16964/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-3

Articles from opposing team's media:

The new Lions look a lot like the old Lions: http://thevikingage.com/2010/09/27/the-new-lions-look-a-lot-like-the-old-lions/

Videos/Audio:

Wired for sound - Delmas: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-222---Week-1/4a2053a6-4a7a-4963-8339-f019f87749bd#?id=cac1ce72-4465-4f99-b53e-de50c865d525

Sims, Burleson, and Pettigrew lockerroom video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Sims-Burleson-and-Pettigrew/50e77e31-e082-4a96-b3d3-0c50f74dd357

Schwartz press conference audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Press-Conference-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-09-27-10/a6744351-9034-4710-962d-c3745f78f8e6

Monday 9-27-10 Morning Lions Links

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Sunday 9-26-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Detroit disappointed in self inflicted errors: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Detroit-Disappointed-in-Self-Inflicted-Errors/b73839ad-827d-4cc2-88e0-cf1510a270bc

Game notes - Lions at Vikings: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Game-Notes-Lions-at-Vikings/ebe915a8-56c4-43a9-ad5c-84aa281b5e5a

Lions post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Postgame-Quotes-Lions-at-Vikings/a81b0378-94a1-4284-86b0-df4e304ac7e9

Mistake plagued Lions lose to Vikings; fall to 0-3: http://detnews.com/article/20100926/SPORTS0101/9260326

William's play for Lions gets plenty of attention from Favre: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100926/SPORTS0101/9260330/1126/Corey-Williams--play-for-Lions-gets-plenty-of-Brett-Favre-s-attention

Lions notebook - Best gets Bush wacked by Vikings defense: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100926/SPORTS0101/9260331/1126/sports0101/Lions-RB-Jahvid-Best-gets-Bush-whacked-by-Vikings-defense

Lions suffer 22nd straight road loss: http://www.freep.com/article/20100926/SPORTS01/100926028/1049/Lions-stalled-offense-cant-overtake-Favre-Vikings

Caputo - A harsh, caustic, cynical evaluation of the Lions, but tell me, what part isn't true?: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/26/sports/columns/doc4c9fc8ff33e9a196577531.txt

Vikings conquer hapless Lions again: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/26/sports/doc4c9fd65b1ffc4827240651.txt

Lions can't overcome Favre and the Vikings: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/26/10/Lions-cant-overcome-Favre-and-the-Viking/landing.html?blockID=318784&feedID=3804

AP's career long TD paces Vikings win: http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=300926016

Lions second half struggles prevent chance of win in Minny: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/lions-second-half-struggles-prevent-chance-of-win-minnesota

Prospects ready to breakout in 2010 (Delmas is picked in the secondary category): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/09/26/prospects-ready-to-break-out-in-2010

Blogs:

Schwartz - I think it's obvious we have enough ability to play: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2010/09/26/schwartz-i-think-if-you-look-at-our-first-three-games-i-think-it%e2%80%99s-obvious-that-we-have-enough-ability-to-play/

Schwartz chose safe route before half-time: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/16932/schwartz-chose-safe-route-before-halftime

Rapid Reaction - Vikings 24 Lions 10: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/16921/rapid-reaction-vikings-24-lions-10

Articles from opposing team's media:

Vikings D paves the way: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/103824424.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiU9PmP:QiUiacyKU7DYaGEP7vDEh7P:DiUs

Vikings, Peterson speed past Lions: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/103824293.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiU9PmP:QiUiacyKUnciaec8O7EyUs

Video/Audio:

Schwartz press conference: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-postgame-press-conference/b833c462-9012-47aa-a28d-1f4ee9c891c6

Lions Vs. Vikings Highlights: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-vs-Vikings-highlights/afe4a4c8-34aa-42ac-9bae-8b5509bd78d8

Highlights - Det/Min: http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=b1336f47-2046-4a74-bf37-180ac4fbe61b&from=foxsports/nfl/home_gallery

Delmas fumble recovery: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Delmas-fumble-recovery/e6cec3b3-085f-4ce6-a4f4-0fc7ed4305a4

Smith picks Favre: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Smith-picks-Favre/be614787-663c-432c-951a-cb5c1593c030

Williams 27 yd int: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Williams-27-yard-INT/5f5ef8e1-09ac-4a34-aec1-62e080081230

Scheffler 5 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Scheffler-5-yard-TD/200b2ac7-00ef-4253-a0d1-e56895a01547

WR Logan's 21 yd run: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81ad713d/WR-Logan-21-yd-run

Best's 16 yd run: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81ad6fd6/RB-Best-16-yd-run

Countdown Daily recap - Lions Vs. Vikings: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5619637

Sunday 9-26-10 Morning Lions Links

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Saturday 9-25-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Gameday - Lions at Vikings: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/25/sports/doc4c9df2e98beb8930628178.txt

Articles from opposing team's media:

Lions d-line poses big challenge: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/103781519.html?elr=KArksD:aDyaEP:kD:aUq9_b9b_jEkP:QUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

Notebook - challenges in the trenches: http://min.scout.com/2/1005792.html

The good, bad and ugly Kitties: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/103788129.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiU9PmP:QiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

Saturday 9-25-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions notebook - Lions backfield could receive help from Kevin Smith soon: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100925/SPORTS0101/9250335/1126/Lions-backfield-could-receive-help-from-Kevin-Smith-soon

Lions stay cautious about Kevin Smith's return: http://www.freep.com/article/20100925/SPORTS01/9250334/1049/sports01/Lions-remain-cautious-with-Smith

Campbell a soldier at heart: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100925/SPORTS0101/9250329/1126/sports0101/Lions-linebacker-Caleb-Campbell-a-soldier-at-heart

Life in uniform suits Caleb Campbell: http://www.freep.com/article/20100925/SPORTS01/9250335/1049/sports01/Life-in-uniform-suits-Lions-Caleb-Campbell

Favre practiced at CB: http://www.freep.com/article/20100925/SPORTS01/100924099/1049/sports01/Vikings-Brett-Favre-practiced-at-CB----thats-cornerback-

Sunday Preview - Lions at Vikings: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20100925/SPORTS0101/9250322/1126/sports0101/Sunday-preview--Lions-at-Vikings

Articles/Video from opposing team's media:

Will these Lions cure what ails the Vikings?: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/103759269.html

Favre happy to face sack happy Lions: http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_16167460?nclick_check=1

Lions are sure cure for Vikings: http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/179718/

Battle to get out of cellar: http://www.wctrib.com/event/article/id/72543/group/Sports/

Keys to the Det-Minny game: http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/Pete-Bercichs-Keys-To-The-Game-DET-MIN/c904fe2a-a0fa-49f2-ab74-c7189773ca5a

Video:

Lions report: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/pages/video?PID=iBdlMO4Tta3G2mWJSlR_HVCTNsWju2uk

Miscellaneous:

Garcia led the Omaha Nighthawks to a last second win: http://www.freep.com/article/20100925/SPORTS01/9250350/1049/sports01/Vikes-Cook-Griffin-eager-to-go-vs.-Lions

Friday, September 24, 2010

Friday 9-24-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz post practice quote sheet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Post-Practice-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-9-24-10/7f6a2fd1-d37a-49af-8c35-ef08f5997bdf

Lions need a win to prevent extended skid: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100924/OPINION03/9240423/1126/sports0101/Lions-need-a-win-to-prevent-extended-skid

Lions close losses clear path for playoffs in 2011: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100924/OPINION03/9240430/1126/sports0101/Lions--close-losses-clear-path-for-playoffs-in-2011

Peterman practices, should face Vikings: http://www.freep.com/article/20100924/SPORTS01/100924056/1049/sports01/Lions-Peterman-practices-should-play-vs.-Vikings

Multidimensional Suh makes immediate impact: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/24/sports/doc4c9ce1af8fd9f380825429.txt

Ten NFL storylines to watch in week 3 (#8 is on Best being the best rookie): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/john_lopez/09/24/week3.storylines/index.html

Week 3 Friday 10 pack (#8 is on the Lions): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/09/24/week-three-friday-10-pack/

Lions-Vikings breakdown - Favre has the Lions number: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/23/10/Lions-Vikings-breakdown-Favre-has-their-/landing_lions.html?blockID=316974&feedID=3867

Lions - Vikings Preview: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Week-3-Game-Preview-Lions-at-Vikings/dfd6347f-8bba-496d-82f2-fe127854509f

Week 3 Preview - Lions Vs. Vikings: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/week-3-preview-detroit-lions-v-minnesota-vikings

Blogs:

Best named rookie of the week: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2010/09/24/best-voted-pepsi-nfl-rookie-of-the-week/

Why can't the Lions win at Packers, Vikings? Blame QBs: http://www.freep.com/article/20100924/SPORTS01/100924064/1354/Why-cant-Lions-win-at-Packers-Vikings?-Blame-QBs

Cherilus sounds off on old foes, old injuries: http://www.freep.com/article/20100924/BLOG21/100924052/1049/SPORTS01/Cherilus-sounds-off-on-old-foes-old-injuries

Sunday could be the Lions last chance to beat Favre: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/09/sunday-could-be-lions-chance-to-beat.html

Final Word - NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/16840/final-word-nfc-north-6

Articles/Video from opposing team's media:

Vikings Quotes: http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Quotes---Favre-and-Coordinators---September-23/93df134c-7344-4bde-9261-85555c7cffae

Allen, Vanden Bosch luxuries to their defense: http://blog.vikings.com/2010/09/23/allen-vanden-bosch-luxuries-to-their-defenses/

Know your enemy - Detroit Lions: http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/Know-Your-Enemy---Detroit-Lions/ba1a872a-a556-4df4-b623-d4a5fb73778c

Don't panic, just yet: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/103736534.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DUvckD_V_jEyhD:UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

Video/Audio:

Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-09-24-10/e301d695-2142-4cd5-bd28-7553c06f77e9

Best, Raiola, Johnson lockerroom video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Best-Raiola-Johnson-09-24-10/1bef88a3-a670-4aad-a575-0ddacc3c2835

Playbook - Lions Vs. Vikings: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-playbook/09000d5d81accbe8/Playbook-Lions-vs-Vikings

Inside call - Det/Min: http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=e2af528a-ad99-4d82-879e-8f41ed9568ee&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral

CBS Lions-Vikings preview video: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/videos/CUzDqMnXEeGtgBhqvZ9_IGjND_82OZbh

Week 3 Lions-Vikings preview video: http://www.lionsgab.com/2010/09/23/nfl-week-three-video-preview-lions-at-vikings/

Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-09-24-10/f89fc60e-409e-4a01-95df-ba78be12b83f

Friday 9-24-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Hard-hitting Delmas wears his Sunday beast for the Lions: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100924/SPORTS0101/9240373/1126/Hard-hitting-Louis-Delmas-wears-his-Sunday-beast-for-Lions

Cherilus, Vikings face grudge match: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100924/SPORTS0101/9240388/1126/Lions-tackle-Gosder-Cherilus--Vikings-face-grudge-match

Cunningham lashes out at struggling D: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100924/SPORTS0101/9240392/1126/Gunther-Cunningham-lashes-out-at-struggling-Lions--D-

DN staff picks (3 out of the 4 pick the Lions to win): http://www.detnews.com/article/20100924/SPORTS0101/9240391/1126/NFL-picks--Week-3

Lions have perfect chance to make a statement: http://www.freep.com/article/20100924/COL22/9240372/1049/sports01/Lions-have-perfect-chance-to-make-statement-Sunday

Peterson's benching a wake up call to defense: http://www.freep.com/article/20100924/SPORTS01/9240346/1049/sports01/Julian-Petersons-benching-a-wake-up-call-to-defense

It could get worse for Vikings return units Vs. Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20100924/SPORTS01/9240345/1049/sports01/It-could-get-worse-for-Vikings-return-units-vs.-Lions

Cherilus invest in Haiti, his home: http://www.freep.com/article/20100924/SPORTS01/9240343/1049/sports01/Cherilus-invests-in-Haiti-his-home

Sunday countdown (Ditka picks the Lions to win): http://espn.go.com/nfl/notebook/_/page/sundaycountdown10/your-weekly-nfl-guide

Week 3 tidbits (there's a couple things on the Lions in there): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ac6a51/article/flacco-among-many-qbs-that-must-produce-results-in-week-3?module=HP_cp2

Gosselin is more optimistc about the Lions than he is the Cowboys: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/cowboys/stories/092410dnspogosselininterview.123037cac.html

Articles from opposing team's media:

Vikings, Lions searching for elusive first win: http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/yb/150207296

Sullivan still on the mend, faces handful in Suh: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/103676439.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiU9PmP:QiUiacyKU7DYaGEP7vDEh7P:DiUs

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Thursday 9-23-10 Afternoon Lions Links

Thursday 9-23-10 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions notebook - Stafford's rehab is going good: http://detnews.com/article/20100923/SPORTS0101/9230419/1126/sports0101/Matthew-Stafford--Rehab-is--going-good-

Follet copes with first concussion: http://detnews.com/article/20100923/SPORTS0101/9230394/1126/sports0101/Lions-LB-Zack-Follett-copes-with-first-concussion

Follet fails concussion test; no practice again: http://www.freep.com/article/20100923/SPORTS01/9230438/1049/sports01/Lions-Zack-Follett-fails-concussion-test-no-practice

Possible NFL lockout worries players: http://detnews.com/article/20100923/OPINION03/9230404/1126/sports0101/Possible-NFL-lockout-worries-players

Lions could be cure for Favre's ills: http://detnews.com/article/20100923/OPINION03/9230356/1126/sports0101/Lions-could-be-cure-for-Brett-Favre-s-ills

Can a visit from the Lions have Favre looking young again: http://www.freep.com/article/20100923/SPORTS01/9230435/1049/sports01/Can-a-visit-from-Lions-have-Favre-looking-young-again?

The Lions expect the best from Favre: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2010/09/22/sports/doc4c9a7ee05b998964433390.txt

NFC Team Reports: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/week-3-team-reports/story/nfl-team-reports-nfc

Minnesota writer - Vikings will roll over Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20100923/SPORTS21/9230422/1049/sports01/Minnesota-writer-Vikings-will-roll-over-Lions

Accuscore predictions: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ys-accuscoreplayoffodds092210

Blogs:

Concussion sidelines Follet: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2010/09/concussion-sidelines-zack-follett.html

Articles from opposing team's media:

Lions Vikings Preview: http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Lions-Vikings-Preview/8bd4d2b7-42bb-4b24-83ab-15ec8027f566

Lions in a rush to usher in new era with talented defensive front four: http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_16145093

Draft:

2011 Mock draft (the Lions pick DeMarcus Love at #5): http://www.realgmfootball.com/src_wiretap_archives/18568/20100922/2011_nfl_mock_draft_version_10/

Miscellaneous:

Kevin Jones visited the Rams: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2010/09/22/former-bears-lions-rb-jones-visits-rams

Video:

Top 10 performers of week 2 (Best is #2): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81ac24e2/Top-10-performers-of-Week-2

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