Monday 1-31-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

CJ's Pro Bowl presence highlights talent in Detroit:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Johnsons-Pro-Bowl-Presence-Highlights-Talent-in-Detroit/e1d4d73b-a113-4821-8555-a55e0329fc61

Analysis - Rookies will suffer, too, if lockout occurs:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/31/11/Analysis-Rookies-will-suffer-too-if-NFL-/landing_lions.html?blockID=400953&feedID=3867

Slotting the senior bowl prospects:  http://det.scout.com/2/1044298.html

Mayocks talks draft:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/richard_deitsch/01/28/mikemayock.media/index.html

NFL draft is a glorified craps game:  http://cle.scout.com/2/1044218.html

Monday 1-31-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Logan happy over Steeler's success:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110131/SPORTS01/101310343/1049/Lions-Stefan-Logan-happy-over-Steelers-success

Shaun Hill's dad dies after fall at home:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110131/SPORTS01/101310431/1049/Lions-Shaun-Hill-s-dad-dies-after-fall-QB-s-home

Senior Bowl buzz:  http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=seniorbowl0129&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft2011%2fnotebook%3fpage%3dseniorbowl0129

Draft dish:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-01-30/draft-dish-texas-vs-nation-on-nfls-radar-this-week-too

10 best safety prospects:  http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7675526/nfl_draft_2011_ten_best_nfl_safety.html

Mock Draft version 6 (Lions take Amukamara with the #13 pick, LB Martez Wilson with the #45 pick, and LB Mason Foster with the #77 pick):  http://football.realgm.com/src_feature/389/20110130/2011_nfl_mock_draft_version_60_post_senior_bowl_edition/

Video:

CJ on probowl set:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81e0120c/Pro-Bowl-Calvin-Johnson-on-set

Sunday 1-30-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Post senior bowl mock draft (Lions take Akeem Ayers with the #13 pick):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-mock-draft-post-senior-bowl-012911

2011 Senior Bowl game - stock:  http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2011stock6.php

Senior Bowl - Money Makers/Shakers and fakers:  http://www.nfldraftbible.com/NFL-Insider-Insider-info/senior-bowl-money-makersshakers-a-fakers.html

Sunday 1-30-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions looking forward to see a healthy Best:  http://detnews.com/article/20110129/OPINION03/101290378/1126/sports0101/Lions-look-forward-to-seeing-a-healthy-Jahvid-Best

CJ thrilled by pro bowl aura:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110130/SPORTS01/101300548/1049/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-thrilled-by-Pro-Bowl-aura

NFP Sunday Blitz (best QBs under 30 - Stafford is #10):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-3635.html

Senior Bowl game notebook:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/29/senior-bowl-game-notebook

Senior Bowl risers and fallers:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/senior-bowl-stock-rise-and-fall-012911

Senior Bowl hits and misses:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/kerrigan-miller-stay-on-the-rise-with-stellar-senior-bowl-performances

Senior Bowl Standouts:  http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/14619022/underhyped-before-kickoff-ponder-and-others-show-their-mettle

Senior Bowl Impressions:  http://www.wgr550.com/BUSCAGLIA--Senior-Bowl-Impressions--The-Game/9086787

Von Miller Scouting Report:  http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/01/30/gridiron-gab-2011-nfl-draft-prospect-scouting-report-%E2%80%93-olb-von-miller/

Castonzo's Diary - final entry:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14590683/castonzos-catalogue-getting-settled-in-mobile

Blogs:

Senior Bowl - South team wins, Ponder finally sets himself apart:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Senior-Bowl-South-team-wins-Ponder-finally-set?urn=nfl-314184#remaining-content

Video/Audio:

Gone fishin with Revis, Megatron and Orakpo:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d81dfda3c/Gone-fishin-with-Revis-Megatron-Orakpo

Senior Bowl highlights:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-senior-bowl/09000d5d81dfe03a/Senior-Bowl-highlights?module=HP_cp2

Senior Bowl standouts:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81dfe013/Senior-Bowl-standouts?module=HP_cp2

Interviews with Ballard, Castonzo and Carimi:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Some-love-for-the-big-men.html

Saturday 1-29-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Senior Bowl practice week All Stars - South edition:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Senior-Bowl-practice-week-All-Stars-South-T?urn=nfl-314104

Senior Bowl buzz - final edition:  http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=4492

Little 5 star power in Senior Bowl:  http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1181313

CB Curtis Brown scouting report:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/29/brown-displays-natural-cover-skills

Castonzo's diary - day 6:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14590683/castonzos-catalogue-getting-settled-in-mobile

Saturday 1-28-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Fox made noticeable gains in his rookie year:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110129/SPORTS01/101290400/1049/rss14/Lions-OL-Jason-Fox-made-noticeable-gains-his-rookie-year

Senior Bowl report - Players who helped, hurt themselves:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/01/27/senior-bowl-risers-sliders/

Friday 1-28-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

PFW's Super 50 (CJ is ranked #30):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/27/pfws-super-50-nos-21-30

Senior Bowl Notes:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-notes.html

5 players that stood out at Senior Bowl:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Five-players-that-stood-out-at-the-Senior-Bowl.html

Players that need to have a strong game in Saturday's Senior Bowl:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/locker-murray-need-to-deliver-in-senior-bowl-game-after-struggling-in-practice

Risers - Fallers from Senior Bowl:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27289061

Senior Bowl week winners and non-winners:  http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/20317/20110128/senior_bowl_week_winners_and_non_winners/

The Senior Bowl practice week All Stars - North Team edition:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Senior-Bowl-practice-week-All-Stars-North-T?urn=nfl-313930#remaining-content

Bob Storum - I'd be nervous taking Von Miller too early:  http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/01/bob-sturm-id-be-nervous-taking-texas-ams.html

Von Miller scouting report:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/28/miller-has-look-of-elite-sack-artist

OG Rodney Hudson scouting report:  http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/01/28/gridiron-gab-2011-nfl-draft-prospect-scouting-report-%e2%80%93-og-rodney-hudson/

Castonzo's Diary day 5:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14590683/castonzos-catalogue-getting-in-a-groove

Rookies trying to ignore labor tensions:  http://profootball.scout.com/2/1043440.html

Blogs:

Draftwatch 2011 - A LB match for Lions?:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/23556/draftwatch2011-a-linebacker-match-for-lions

Friday 1-28-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&icampaign=Pepsi_year_985

Articles:

CJ used to catching from multiple receivers:  http://detnews.com/article/20110128/SPORTS0101/101280342/1126/Lions-receiver-Calvin-Johnson-used-to-catching-from-multiple-QBs

All Intangible team (Suh is the top DT for most total defeats):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ys-intangibles012711

Mawae says he can't sell an 18 game season:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/27/mawae-says-he-cant-sell-an-18-game-season/

Senior Bowl articles:

Potential Lions draft picks perform well at Senior Bowl practices:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/potential-detroit-lions-draft-picks-perform-well-at-senior-bowl-practices

Standout Von Miller shows college stats translate to pro potential:  http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl/story/09000d5d81df4d7c/article/standout-lb-miller-shows-college-stats-translate-to-pro-potential?module=HP_cp2

Miller leads special pack of pass rushers:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/qb-hunters-miller-leads-special-pack-of-pass-rushers

Senior bowl notebook - Thursday:  http://football.realgm.com/src_encroachment/299/20110128/senior_bowl_notebook_thursday/

Thursday North practice notes:  http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/North-127.php

Kerrigan makes impression:  http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/01/senior_bowls_ryan_kerrigan_of.html

Jordon's versatility could drive up value:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/27/jordans-versatility-could-drive-up-value

Video:

Senior Bowl - Most Impressive players:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-senior-bowl/09000d5d81df4587/Senior-Bowl-Most-impressive-players

Thursday 1-27-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions coaches return from Senior Bowl evaluation:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Coaches-Return-from-Senior-Bowl-Evaluation/2ffbf1c9-a317-495a-bd28-8b3852b7bae8

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

Senior Bowl's Danny Watkins is raw with talent:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-01-26-senior-bowl-preview_N.htm

Watkins another quick storty:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/27/baylor-og-ot-watkins-a-quick-study

10 prospects that helped their draft stock during senior bowl:  http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl/story/09000d5d81df303e/article/boise-states-young-among-prospects-helping-draft-stock?module=HP_cp2

14 seniors who improved their draft stock:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/senior-bowl-baylors-watkins-texas-ams-miller-the-stars-of-week 

Stock up, stock down:  http://profootball.scout.com/2/1043104.html

Senior Bowl Positional Rankings - Offense:  http://profootball.scout.com/2/1043047.html

Senior bowl impressions:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-impressions.html

Rang's All Senior Bowl Practice team:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27276432

Thursday Senior Bowl Notes - Morning Practice:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Thursday-Senior-Bowl-Notes-Morning-Practice?urn=nfl-313355

Thursday Senior Bowl Notes - Afternoon Practice:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Thursday-Senior-Bowl-Notes-Afternoon-Practice?urn=nfl-313498

Senior Bowl Notebook - Thursday Practice:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/27/senior-bowl-notebook-thursday

Don Bank's Mock draft (Lions take Castonzo with the #13 pick):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/01/27/2011-nfl-mock-draft/index.html

Q & A with SN draft expert, Russ Lande:  http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/27/q-and-a-with-n-f-l-talent-evaluator-russ-lande/

Aaron Williams draft diary:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/aaron-williams-draft-diary-competition-makes-me-work-even-harder

Don't overrate the senior bowl:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Dont-overrate-the-Senior-Bowl.html

Blogs:

In case of lockout, 569 players could feel immediate pinch:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/01/in-case-of-lockout-569-nfl-players.html

Video:

CJ at Pro Bowl:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-at-Pro-Bowl/fa8faacd-9348-4cbc-82b6-5a53e5a8498c

Thursday 1-27-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&icampaign=Pepsi_year_985

Articles:

Suh stays close to his roots:  http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=129608160073343600

Suh could become an off-field force too:  http://huskerextra.com/sports/football/article_b5054519-285f-581f-833c-675681dd0e44.html

2010 Lions season in review:  http://www.inquisitr.com/96764/2010-detroit-lions-season-in-review/

Blogs:

CJ from the pro bowl:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/01/26/johnson-from-the-pro-bowl-its-an-all-star-line-up/

Senior Bowl Articles:

Wednesday Senior Bowl Afternoon Practice notes:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Wednesday-Senior-Bowl-notes-Afternoon-practice?urn=nfl-312984

Senior Bowl practice notes day 3:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-practice-notes-Day-3.html

Senior Bowl notes from North practice (Kerrigan dominates):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/senior-bowl-kaepernick-shows-good-upside-kerrigan-dominates

Senior Bowl notes from South practice:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/senior-bowl-usc-receiver-dominating-south-defenders

Day 3 standouts:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/26/day-3-senior-bowl-standouts/

Kerrigan among prospects flashing elite skills:  http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl/story/09000d5d81df014c/article/purdues-kerrigan-among-prospects-flashing-elite-skills?module=HP_cp2

South's roster shows there quality depth on o-line:  http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl/story/09000d5d81dee4ea/article/south-roster-shows-theres-quality-depth-on-offensive-line?module=HP_spotlight

Hokie's CB fraternity as strong as ever:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/26/hokies-cornerback-fraternity-as-strong-as-ever/

Senior Bowl Notebook - South practice:  http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/20288/20110126/senior_bowl_notebook_wednesday_south_practice/

Wednesday's North Practice:  http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/North-126.php

Wednesday's South Practice:  http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/South-126.php

Lions interested in Christian Ballard:  http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Observations/Wednesday.php

Other Draft Articles:

Christian Ballard Profile:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1243676

Scouting Report - OT Nate Solder:  http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/01/26/gridiron-gab-2011-nfl-draft-prospect-scouting-report-%E2%80%93-ot-nate-solder/

Baylor O-lineman, Watkins, late to draft party:  http://www.philly.com/dailynews/sports/20110127_Baylor_offensive_lineman_Watkins_late_to_the_NFL_draft_party.html

Walterfootball Mock Draft (Lions take Akeem Ayers with #13 pick, Lions take CB Curtis Brown with #44 pick, S Robert Sands with #75 pick, and C Kris O'Dowd with the #106 pick):  http://walterfootball.com/draft2011.php

Wednesday 1-26-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

CJ in Hawaii for pro bowl week:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Johnson-in-Hawaii-for-Pro-Bowl-Week/d3eab8f9-e783-493c-9267-c7dbfec3fb6e

Kiper explains why Lions will miss out on top CBs:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110126/SPORTS01/110126045/1049/rss14/ESPN-s-Mel-Kiper-explains-why-Lions-will-miss-out-top-CBs

PFW's Super 50 (Suh ranked 32):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/26/pfws-super-50-nos-31-40

Clayton's mailbag (there's a question on the Lions playoff chances next year):  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2010/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=6060321

NFL Labor Pains, part 6:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Labor-pains-part-six.html

Senior Bowl:

Breaking down the top safeties:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breaking-down-the-top-safeties-at-the-Senior-Bowl.html

Wednesday's camp impressions:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2689

Senior Bowl notebook - Wednesday:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/26/senior-bowl-notebook-wednesday

Wednesday Senior Bowl Notes - Morning practice:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Wednesday-Senior-Bowl-Notes-Morning-Practice?urn=nfl-312852#remaining-content

Senior Bowl Notebook - Wednesday North Practice:  http://www.realgmfootball.com/src_wiretap_archives/20281/20110126/senior_bowl_notebook_wednesday_north_practice/

Versatility, experience could make Boling Day one starter:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/26/versatility-experience-could-make-boling-day-one-s

Castonzo's 3rd entry - Moving pretty fast out there:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14590683/castonzos-catalogue-the-meat-market-in-mobile

Hot and not - two names may elude Lions radar:  http://det.scout.com/2/1042910.html

Von Miller creates senior bowl stir:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/26/texas-ams-von-miller-creates-senior-bowl-stir/

Blogs:

More big plays will put Pettigrew in elite status:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2689

Follet did nothing wrong:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110126/SPORTS01/110126054/1049/rss14/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Lions-Zack-Follett-did-nothing-wrong

Will fans ever take Suh for granted?:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/01/will-lions-fans-ever-take-suh-for.html

Caputo's take on Follet:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/01/folletts-choice-of-words-not-good-but.html

Rewind '10 - Little rest for 3 d-linemen:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/23412/rewind10-little-rest-for-three-d-linemen

Wednesday 1-26-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&icampaign=Pepsi_year_985

Articles:

Lions impressive finish encouraging to Suh:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81dea411/article/lions-impressive-finish-is-encouraging-for-suh


Team MVPs - Best player from each team in 2010 (For the Lions it's Suh):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-01-25-team-mvps_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip

All Joe Team - The unheralded performers from 2010 (Pettigrew was picked as a TE, a couple former Lions were picked too - Mike Williams and Corey Redding):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-01-25-all-joe-team_N.htm

Worst of the decade (Lions picked as worst sports team):  http://my.hsj.org/Schools/Newspaper/tabid/100/view/frontpage/articleid/407591/newspaperid/2620/Worst_of_the_decade_evaluation_of_trends_movies_and_other_events.aspx

Senior Bowl articles:

North has trio of good OT prospects:  http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl/story/09000d5d81dea24d/article/north-has-trio-of-good-offensive-tackle-prospects?module=HP_cp2

Senior bowl - good and bad impressions from the North:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/senior-bowl-burney-shines-but-locker-has-another-tough-day

Senior bowl - good and bad impressions from the South:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/senior-bowl-dish-tennessees-stocker-ams-miller-have-winning-workouts-for-south

Senior bowl North taken over by trenchmen:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14600240/senior-bowls-north-practice-taken-over-by-trenchmen

Day 2 notes:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14600243/locker-flashes-firstround-form-on-day-2-at-senior-bowl

South team Tuesday afternoon practice report:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27249346

South team Tuesday afternoon practice report II:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27252957

Castonzo's Diary - entry 2:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14590683/castonzos-catalogue-getting-settled-in-mobile

Senior bowl practice notes - South squad, day 2:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-practice-notes-South-squad-Day-2.html

Senior bowl notebook - Tuesday:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/25/senior-bowl-notebook-tuesday

Senior bowl North practice:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Senior-Bowl-Notes-North-Team-morning-practice?urn=nfl-312299

Senior bowl South practice:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Senior-Bowl-Notes-South-Team-afternoon-practice?urn=nfl-312457

Senior bowl impressions - day 2:  http://www.wgr550.com/BUSCAGLIA--Senior-Bowl-Impressions--Day-Two/9057584

Senior bowl notebook - Tuesday South Practice:  http://www.realgmfootball.com/src_hangtime/48/20110125/senior_bowl_notebook_tuesday_south_practice/

North Team practice notes:  http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/reports/Practices/North-125.php

Video:

Suh on T. Ocho show Part 1:  http://www.versus.com/tocho-show/videos/tocho-show-ndamukong-suh-part-1/in-stream/sort/most-recent/

Suh on T. Ocho show Part 2:  http://www.versus.com/tocho-show/videos/tocho-show-ndamukong-suh-part-2/

Senior bowl day 2 standouts:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-senior-bowl/09000d5d81deb09d/Senior-Bowl-Day-2-standouts

Tuesday 1-25-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Follet refers to Stafford as China doll:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110125/SPORTS0101/101250426/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-Zack-Follett-calls-Matthew-Stafford-a-%E2%80%98china-doll%E2%80%99

Chat with Seifert (there's a couple Lions questions in there):  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/36705/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Senior bowl notes:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/senior-bowl-cal-de-cameron-jordan-shines-in-tuesday-practice

Senior bowl practice notes - day 2:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-practice-notes-Day-2.html

Senior bowl notebook - Tuesday's North practice:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/25/senior-bowl-notebook-tuesdays-north-practice

More Senior bowl North practice notes:  http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/20258/20110125/senior_bowl_notebook_tuesday_north_practice/

Tuesday 1-25-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&icampaign=Pepsi_year_985

Articles:

2010 breakdown - Receivers:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/01/24/2010-season-breakdown-receivers/

Senior bowl dish Day 1 - good and bad impressions:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-01-24/senior-bowl-dish-kaepernick-shines-stanzi-bombs-on-day-1

Senior bowl notebook - Monday:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/25/senior-bowl-notebook-monday

Senior bowl notes and a couple NFL tidbits:  http://football.realgm.com/src_hangtime/47/20110124/mondays_senior_bowl_notes/

Senior bowl preview:  http://www.realgmfootball.com/src_hangtime/46/20110123/senior_bowl_preview/

Senior bowl practice notes - Day 1:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-practice-notes-Day-1.html

Senior bowl weigh in results:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-weighin-results.html

Senior bowl players with much to prove:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/senior-bowl-players-locker-dalton-kaepernick-herzlich-carimi-012411

2011 draft stock up - Senior bowl practice day 1:  http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2011stock2.php

Senior bowl weigh in - stock up and down:  http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2011stock1.php

Senior bowl weigh in for all players (this is a link to a page with the weigh in for all players.  There's a link for all positions.):  http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2011.php

Senior bowl south squad has an impressive group of grunts:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14594814/senior-bowls-south-squad-has-an-impressive-group-of-grunts

Amukamara prospect report:  http://www.opposingviews.com/i/2011-nfl-draft-prospect-prince-amukamara-cb-nebraska

Video:

A preview of Suh on T Ocho show (He'll be on it, on Tuesday at 10:30):  http://www.versus.com/tocho-show/videos/tocho-preview-ndamukong-suh/

Monday 1-24-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Suh named to AP all pro team:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Suh-Named-to-AP-All-Pro-Team/f7da3e22-2d83-42a6-bc99-dd96e000247f

Monday NFL playback - Scott Mitchell likely feels Cutler's pain:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/24/11/Monday-NFL-Playback-Scott-Mitchell-likel/landing_lions.html?blockID=396726&feedID=3867

10 impressions from senior bowl weigh in:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27229014

Blogs:

CJ named to AP all second team:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/01/24/johnson-named-to-second-team-all-pro/

Miscellaneous:

Former Lion, Dan Campbell, the new TE coach for the Dolphins:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/24/former-nfl-te-campbell-new-dolphins-te-coach

Monday 1-24-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&icampaign=Pepsi_year_985 

Articles:

Lions made their own bed when it comes to skepticism about Stafford:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/01/24/sports/columns/doc4d3cc3a348a91944184800.txt

QBs, OTs ones to watch in Mobile:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27206164

Castonzo's Dialogue - Getting settled in Mobile (I've seen his named mention in mocks):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14590683/castonzos-catalogue-getting-settled-in-mobile

2011 Shrine game analysis:  http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2011/01/2011-shrine-game-analysis.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NePatriotsDraft+%28NE+Patriots+Draft%29

NFL Draft - Top 5 OTs:  http://nwe.scout.com/2/1042061.html

Mock Draft (this one has the Lions taking Amukamara):  http://www.wgr550.com/BUSCAGLIA--NFL-Mock-Draft--1/9017786

Another Mock Draft (this one has the Lions taking CB Jimmy Smith):  http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2009/12/2011-nfl-mock-draft.html

Sunday 1-23-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Intriguing prospects in the senior bowl:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/qbs-locker-kaepernick-among-most-intriguing-prospects

Blogs:

Oakland's Al Davis takes swipe at Lions, CJ:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110123/BLOG21/110123007/Oakland-s-Al-Davis-takes-swipe-at-Lions-Calvin-Johnson

Sunday 1-23-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&icampaign=Pepsi_year_985

Articles:

Lions sport stability entering offseason of labor uncertainty:  http://detnews.com/article/20110122/OPINION03/101220393/1126/SPORTS0105/Lions-sport-stability-entering-offseason-of-labor-uncertainty

Lions play vs. NFC finalist is no indicator:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110123/SPORTS01/101230590/1049/Lions-play-vs.-NFC-finalists-is-no-predictor

De Vries might return, but not with Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110123/SPORTS01/101230597/1049/Jared-DeVries-might-return-but-not-with-Lions

Bucky Brooks top 25 prospect list:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81dd9098/article/defensive-tackles-fill-up-the-initial-list-of-top-25-prospects?module=HP_cp2

Mayock's top 5 per position:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81dd8ff0/article/underclassmen-prevalent-among-top-five-per-position?module=HP_cp2

NFP Sunday Blitz (there's a couple paragraphs on the E-W Shrine game):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-6921.html

Draft dish - Players who helped and hurt themselves in Shrine game:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-dish-richmond-dt-parker-stands-out-in-easts-victory

Ten players who likely improved their draft stock:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14588247/ten-players-who-likely-improved-their-draft-stock

Austin, East dominate in Shrine game:  http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/14588166/austin-east-dominate-in-eastwest-shrine-game

Top Senior bowl prospects:  http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/01/23/2001027/top-senior-bowl-prospects.html

Saturday 1-22-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

NFC Draft needs:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/22/nfc-draft-needs

5 prospects who need a big week in Mobile:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Five-prospects-who-need-a-big-week-in-Mobile.html

Saturday 1-22-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&module=HP_fanVoice_vote

Articles:

Lions looking for left tackle of future:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/21/lions-looking-for-left-tackle-of-future

Suh performed beyond even high expectations:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/19/suh-performed-beyond-even-high-expectations

Draft dish - 6 players who need a solid performance:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-01-21/draft-dish-rowe-taylor-can-still-improve 

Draftcountdown Mock Draft (Lions take Akeem Ayers with the #13 pick):  http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

Akeem Ayers prospect profile:  http://www.giantsgab.com/2011/01/19/jerrys-kids-prospect-profiles-olb-akeem-ayers-ucla/

Friday 1-21-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Stafford undergoes successful surgery:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-Undergoes-Successful-Shoulder-Surgery/78e53a3f-48f8-452c-86bc-9da2c40e680d

NFL Week in review (Interesting little tidbit - if there is no CBA in place after the draft, then there won't be post-draft free agency):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-week-in-review.html

Now the real work begins (Journal entry from LB prospect Mason Foster):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Now-the-real-work-begins.html

Blogs:

Lions dealt with fewer injuries than some playoff teams:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110121/BLOG21/110121047/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-dealt-with-fewer-injuries-than-some-playoff-teams

Delmas recognized for charitable work:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/01/lions-delmas-recognized-for-charitable.html

Friday 1-21-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&module=HP_fanVoice_vote

Articles:

Draft has ample offensive lineman for Lions:  http://det.scout.com/2/1041284.html

Prospects raise brows during shrine week:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81dd18db/article/georgias-dent-usfs-mcclain-shine-during-shrine-week?module=HP_spotlight

Draft Dish - the prospects that helped themselves the most in shrine week:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-dish-oregons-maehl-displays-nfl-credentials

Patrick Peterson scouting report (I doubt he'll be there at #13, but I figured I might as well post it just in case.):  http://www.xtrapointfootball.com/20110121979/2011-articles/january/nfl-draft-prospect-patrick-peterson-cb-lsu-tigers.html

Von Miller scouting report:  http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/1/20/1947161/von-miller-nfl-draft-scouting-report

Thursday 1-20-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz gives fans credit for knowing talent when they see it:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-Gives-Fans-Credit-for-Knowing-Talent-When-They-See-It/65ab584e-0106-4698-9638-5bbb62d3c6f0

Draft dish - standouts from Thursday's East-West shrine practice:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-dish-taylor-needs-more-patience-in-pocket

East-West shrine practice review:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/EastWest-Shrine-practice-review.html

Running the gauntlet to the NFL draft:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Running-the-gauntlet-to-the-NFL-Draft-1515.html

SI's Perloff's 2011 Mock Draft (Lions take OT Derek Sherrod with the #13 pick):   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andrew_perloff/01/20/2011-nfl-mock-draft/index.html

NFL gridiron mock (Lions take Amukamara with the #13 pick):  http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/01/19/nfl-gridiron-gab-mock-draft-v1-0/

Thursday 1-20-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&module=HP_fanVoice_vote

Articles:

Pick #13 leaves Lions options:  http://detnews.com/article/20110120/SPORTS0101/101200360/1126/sports0101/Pick-No.-13-leaves-Lions-options

Kevin Smith refutes 'come get me' report:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110118/SPORTS0101/101180450/1126/sports0101/Lions-RB-Kevin-Smith-refutes-%E2%80%98come-get-me%E2%80%99-report

Playoffs looking like NFL last hurrah for 2011:  http://detnews.com/article/20110120/OPINION03/101200345/1126/sports0101/Playoffs-looking-like-NFL-s-last-hurrah-for-2011 

Accused Lion will face civil suit:  http://detnews.com/article/20110120/METRO01/101200400/1126/sports0101/Lawyer--Accused-Lion-will-face-civil-suit

2010 season breakdown - Running backs:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/01/20/2010-season-breakdown-running-backs/

2011 Team Needs - NFC North:  http://www.footballsfuture.com/2011/needs/nfcnorth.html

NFC Team Reports:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-01-03/nfl-team-reports-nfc

Draft:

East - West Shrine players make final case for NFL scouts:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14573244/eastwest-shrine-players-make-final-case-for-nfl-scouts

East - West Shrine Practice review - Day 3:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/EastWest-Shrine-practice-review-Day-3.html 

NFL Draft Early look - Outside Linebackers:  http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2011/01/20/nfl-draft-early-look-outside-linebackers/

Walter Football Mock Draft (Lions take Akeem Ayers with the #13 pick, CB Curtis Brown with the #44 pick, OT/G Darius Morris with the #75 pick, and SS Jeron Johnson with the #106 pick):  http://walterfootball.com/draft2011.php

Wednesday 1-19-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

ESPN's Kiper projects Lions to draft UCLA LB Akeem Ayers:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110119/SPORTS01/110119069/1049/Kiper-projects-Lions-to-draft-UCLA-LB-Ayers

Open Mike - Lions turn attention to draft:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/19/11/Open-Mike-Lions-turn-attention-to-draft/landing_lions.html?blockID=393954&feedID=3862

NFL Mock Draft (Lions take OT Gabe Carimi with the #13 pick):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81dc9757/article/mock-draft-underclassmen-dominate-top-10-picks?module=HP_cp2

NFL officially recognizes 56 underclassman:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27142927

Draft dish - players who did and didn't impress at Wednesday's East-West shrine game:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-dish-north-carolinas-austin-flashes-dominant-ability 

One man's all-pro vote (Suh and CJ are picked):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/One-mans-AllPro-vote.html

NFL Labor pains - part 5:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Labor-pains-Part-Five.html

A look at Senior Bowl prospects:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/a-look-at-the-senior-bowl-rosters-espn-com-mock-drafts

Blogs:

Lions past best player available phase in NFL draft:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110119/SPORTS01/110119077/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-past-best-player-available-phase-in-NFL-draft

Draft watch 2011 - Kiper and McShay's mock draft (Lions take Ayers in Kiper's mock and o-lineman Nate solder in McShay's mock draft):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/22922/draftwatch2011-kiper-and-mcshay-mocks

Video:

Kiper mock draft:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6037568

Wednesday 1-19-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&module=HP_fanVoice_vote

Articles:

NFC North rivals playoff success proves Lions are close:  http://detnews.com/article/20110119/OPINION03/101190370/1126/SPORTS0101/NFC-North-rivals--playoff-success-proves-Lions-are-close

Arrest warrant sought in Lions case in Plymouth:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110118/SPORTS01/110118071/1354/SPORTS/Arrest-warrant-sought-for-Lion

Less attention will be thrown to Lions at the draft:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/01/18/sports/doc4d3631a0bbe0d131298318.txt

Don't make too much of Smith's Come get me comment:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/01/18/dont-make-too-much-of-kevin-smiths-come-get-me-comment/

Draft:

More East-West Shrine practice notes:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/EastWest-Shrine-practice-review-Day-2-1283.html

Several prospects shine at East-West practice:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14568368/nc-dt-austin-delaware-qb-devlin-shine-at-shrine-practice

Draft Dish - More on East-West players:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-dish-uclas-carter-proves-unblockable

Tuesday 1-18-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Kevin Smith has message for Dolphins - Come get me:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110118/SPORTS0101/101180416/1126/sports0101/Report--Lions-RB-Kevin-Smith-has-message-for-Dolphins--%E2%80%98Come-get-me%E2%80%99

Multidimensional Bears, Packers have what it takes in quest for NFC title:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110118/SPORTS01/101180338/1049/sports01/Multidimensional-Bears-Packers-have-what-it-takes-in-quest-for-NFC-title

Chat with Seifert (there's a few Lions questions in there):  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/36598/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Draft:

East-West Shrine practice review - Day 2:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/EastWest-Shrine-practice-review-Day-2.html

Scouting the all-star games - part 2:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-the-AllStar-Games.html

E-W Shrine game - Monday Practice report:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27128348

A brief overview of the East-West shrine game:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/a-brief-overview-of-the-east-west-shrine-game

Real GM Mock Draft 5 (Lions take OT Anthony Castonzo with the #13 pick and LB Justin Houston with the #41 pick and S Tyler Sash with the #77 pick.  This mock takes also has trades in it. ):  http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/20160/20110118/2011_nfl_mock_draft_version_50_%28trade_edition%29/

Blogs:

Very important offseason for Spievey:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2687

Lions nation  supports Packers over Bears:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/01/lions-nation-supports-packers-over.html

Tuesday 1-18-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&module=HP_fanVoice_vote

Articles:

Sister leads Team Suh:  http://detnews.com/article/20110118/SPORTS0101/101180382/1126/Sister-leads--Team-Suh-

Suh racks up more awards:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/17/11/Suh-racks-up-more-awards/landing_lions.html?blockID=392954&feedID=3867

Detroit Lions offseason outlook:  http://walterfootball.com/offseason2011det.php

Draft Dish - Lande's top 40 prospects:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-dish-texas-am-qb-johnson-must-overhaul-delivery

Football Future's 2 round mock (the Lions take Ryan Kerrigan with the #13 pick and CB Jimmy Smith with the #44 pick (12th pick of round 2)):  http://www.footballsfuture.com/2011/nflmockdraft.html

Monday 1-17-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions have a ways to go to match the success of the Green Bay Packers:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/01/17/sports/doc4d34b3cd68583122219760.txt

How the North was won and could be won in 2011:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/17/11/How-the-North-was-won-and-could-be-won-i/landing_lions.html?blockID=392840&feedID=3867

East-West shrine game notebook:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/EastWest-Shrine-game-notebook.html

PFW's all NFL team (Suh is picked as a DT):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/17/many-new-faces-on-all-nfl-team

Monday 1-17-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Lions won't catch Bears and Packers unless Stafford matches Cutler, Rodgers:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/01/17/sports/doc4d338b5900466563141953.txt

Kevin Smith learns on the sideline:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110117/SPORTS01/101170391/1049/Lions-RB-Kevin-Smith-learns-on-the-sideline

Playoff results add luster to Lions' resume:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/16/11/Playoff-results-add-luster-to-Lions-resu/landing_lions.html?blockID=392470&feedID=3862

Draft:

Underclassman will greatly affect draft again:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/17/underclassmen-will-greatly-affect-draft-again

Draft Dish - Prospects have a lot to prove at East-West shrine game:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-dish-prospects-have-a-lot-to-prove-at-east-west-shrine-game

CBS Mock Drafts (Rang has the Lions taking Akeem Ayers and Reuter has the Lions taking Brandon Harris):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock

Schrager's mock draft (He has the Lions taking Brandon Harris):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-mock-draft-carolina-panther-number-one-pick-011611

Football Future's mock draft (Lions take Ryan Kerrigan in this mock):  http://www.footballsfuture.com/2011/nflmockdraft.html

Blogs:

Mock Draft roundup - Don't hold your breath for CBs Peterson, Amukamara:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110117/BLOG21/110116027/1049/SPORTS01/Mock-draft-roundup-Dont-hold-your-breath-for-CBs-Peterson-Amukamara

Sunday 1-16-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Underclassman update - How the pro jumpers rank:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14558834/underclassman-update-how-the-pro-jumpers-rank

NFP Sunday Blitz (there's a part about OLBs in the draft):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-6364.html

Sunday 1-16-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

We've come along way from Lions' Mornhinweg days:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110116/COL08/101160583/1049/SPORTS01/Weve-come-long-way-from-Lions-Mornhinweg-days

Levy may be quiet, but not on football field:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110116/SPORTS01/101160633/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-Levy-may-be-quiet-but-not-on-the-field

Rookie season taught Suh value of persistence:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110116/SPORTS01/101160617/1049/SPORTS01/Rookie-season-taught-Lions-Suh-persistence

Lions can find offensive gems in draft:  http://det.scout.com/2/1039834.html

Potential Lions litter East - West game:  http://det.scout.com/2/1039825.html

East - West shrine game preview - part 2:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/EastWest-Shrine-Game-Preview-Part-II.html

Saturday 1-15-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Draft dish - Good calls and bad calls for early entrants:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-01-15/draft-dish-good-calls-and-bad-calls-for-early-entrants

Blogs:

Football Journey - Landen Cohen (he discusses what it was like to play for the Lions):  http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4691841/football-journey-landon-cohen

Saturday 1-15-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&module=HP_fanVoice_vote

Articles:

Lions brass cautious with P word:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110115/SPORTS01/101150338/1049/sports01/Lions-brass-cautious-with-P-word

Suh would welcome Haynesworth in Detroit:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/14/suh-would-welcome-haynesworth-in-detroit

Friday 1-14-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

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

League's alternative to 18 and 2 format is 16 and 2:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/14/leagues-alternative-to-18-and-2-format-is-16-and-2/

Blogs:

Will the Lions be in the playoff mix next year?:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/01/will-lions-be-in-playoff-mix-next-year.html

Friday 1-14-11 Morning Lions Links

ote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&module=HP_fanVoice_vote

Articles:

Carpenter wants to return:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110114/SPORTS01/101140384/1049/Lions-LB-Carpenter-wants-to-return

McBride made right move on defense:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110114/SPORTS01/101140417/1049/Turk-McBride-made-right-move-on-defense

Burleson expects lockout:  http://det.scout.com/2/1039379.html

Team analysis - Lions appear strong, youthful:  http://det.scout.com/2/1039374.html

Gosselin revisits draft grades (the Lions stayed the same with a B):  http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/011411dnspogoosegradescopy.afb2736f.html

Thursday 1-13-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Mayhew, scouts headed to East-West Shrine game:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Mayhew-Scouts-Headed-to-East-West-Shrine-Game/b756bc9c-814b-433d-b5b4-cd43fa78ad69

Bernie Bytes - Suh deserved NFL rookie of the year award:  http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/article_aa186a60-1f2b-11e0-a254-00127992bc8b.html

Gosselin takes a look at 2010 rookie class:  http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/011411dnspogosselindraft.ae80bf03.html

Scouting the all-star games - part 1:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-the-AllStar-Games-Part-1-4758.html

East-West shrine game preview - part 1:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/EastWest-Shrine-Game-Preview-Part-1.html

Blogs:

Does close count in games against playoff teams:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/EastWest-Shrine-Game-Preview-Part-1.html

Draftwatch 2011 - Updated big board:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/22599/draftwatch2011-updated-big-board

Thursday 1-13-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&module=HP_fanVoice_vote

Articles:

Peterson could fill need for Lions at cornerback:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110113/SPORTS01/101130528/1049/Les-Miles-suggests-Lions-draft-LSU-CB-Peterson

10 things to know right now about labor situation:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/12/ten-things-to-know-about-the-labor-situation/

Top 25 prospects for 11 draft:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/01/11/top25.prospects/

Walterfootball Mock Draft (Lions take OLB Akeem Ayers with the #13 pick, CB Aaron Williams with the #44 pick, OT/G Darius Morris with the #75 pick, and SS Jeron Johnson with the #106 pick):  http://walterfootball.com/draft2011.php

Wednesday 1-12-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Suh named SN's rookie of the year:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Suh-Named-Sporting-News-Rookie-of-the-Year/5fe916f9-4832-4e60-b947-859a70ce8e55

Chat with Seifert (there's a few Lions questions in there):  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/36496

Final QB rankings (Stanton is ranked 22, Hill is ranked 23):  http://www.opposingviews.com/i/final-nfl-quarterback-rankings-for-2010

SI's mock draft (Lions pick OT Derek Sherrod with the #13 pick):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andrew_perloff/01/12/mock-draft/index.html

Blogs:

Do the Lions owe Tom Brady a big thanks?:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/01/do-lions-owe-tom-brady-big-thanks.html

Rewind'10 - Hill among top backups:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/22534/rewind10-shaun-hill-among-top-backups

Wednesday 1-12-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&module=HP_fanVoice_vote

Lions/NFL Articles:

Logan pickup a pro bowl move for the Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110112/SPORTS01/101120389/1049/Stefan-Logan-pickup-a-Pro-Bowl-move-for-Lions

2010 season breakdown - QBs:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/01/12/2010-season-breakdown-quarterbacks/

Super 99 FAs - big names could flood marketplace:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-01-11/super-99-free-agents-big-names-could-flood-marketplace

Players say 18 game proposal is major hitch in bargaining process:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-01-11-18-game-bargaining-agreement_N.htm

Draft:

Draft prospect risers and fallers:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/risersandfallers

CBS Mock Draft (Reuter has the Lions taking CB Brandon Harris and Rang has the Lions taking Von Miller):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock

Schrager's Mock Draft (the Lions take CB Brandon Harris):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/mock-draft-2011-carolina-panthers-daquan-bowers-clemson-top-pick-010711

Running list of early entrants:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/11/running-list-of-early-entrants-for-the-draft/

Tuesday 1-11-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions rookie draft class - so far, so good:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/01/11/sports/doc4d2cc9280b3a1470117306.txt

Draft expert - Lions must address defense:  http://det.scout.com/2/1038680.html

SN's Mock Draft (The Lions take Amukamara with the #13 pick):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-dish-clay-mallett-could-have-short-nfl-careers

Blogs:

Mayhew prepares for every scenario:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/01/lions-mayhew-prepares-for-every.html

Gosselin thinks the Lions will be deep in the wild card mix next season:  http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/01/gosselin-dont-count-on-any-tea.html

Tuesday 1-11-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&module=HP_fanVoice_vote

Articles:

Late round picks a boon for Mayhew:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110111/SPORTS01/101110397/1049/SPORTS01/NFL-draft-Late-round-picks-a-boon-for-Lions-Martin-Mayhew

Lions final report card:  http://www.nfldraftdog.com/nfl-team-columns/detroit-lions.html

Best rookies in 2010 (Suh is #1):  http://www.draftseason.com/top-15-nfl-rookies-from-2010/

Monday 1-10-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions - Lockout uncertainty clouds NFL offseason:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/01/10/sports/doc4d2b6f81e1313337435430.txt 

Blogs:

Seahawks connection to Lions easy to trace:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/01/seahawks-connection-to-lions-easy-to.html

Rewind '10 - CJ's help:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/22430/rewind10-calvin-johnsons-help

Monday 1-10-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&module=HP_fanVoice_vote

Articles:

Lions 7 of 10 losses were by 8 points or less:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110110/SPORTS01/101100365/1049/Lions-7-of-10-losses-were-by-8-points-or-fewer

Where will Vince Young go? (Detroit is mentioned as one of his possible destinations):  http://www.opposingviews.com/i/nfl-analysis-where-will-vince-young-go

Janoris Jenkins returning for Sr. year (He was mentioned as a possible Lions pick in several mock drafts):  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/26966413

Top prospects in National BCS game:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-dish-top-prospects-in-bcs-national-championship-game

Sunday 1-9-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

If the Seahawks can win a playoff game, why not the Lions?:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/01/09/sports/columns/doc4d2a32ef4b31a606100877.txt

NFP Sunday Blitz (there's stuff in there about the Linebacker class in the 2011 draft):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-2727.html

Sunday 1-9-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies&module=HP_fanVoice_vote

Articles:

Grading the Lions after their 6 win season:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110109/SPORTS01/101090590/1049/Grading-the-Lions-after-their-six-win-season

Taking stock - Lions need linebackers, third receiver:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110109/SPORTS01/101090588/1049/Taking-stock-Lions-need-linebackers-third-receiver

Early mock drafts for Lions, top 5:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110109/SPORTS01/110109006/1049/Early-NFL-mock-drafts-for-Lions-top-five

How Nicholas Manting got a Lions locker:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110109/SPORTS01/101090565/1049/How-Nicholas-Manting-got-a-Lions-locker

Lions could still add on the corner:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/01/08/lions-could-still-add-on-the-corner

Gosselin's NFL awards (He picks Suh for DROY and also #3 for defensive player of the year):  http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/football/nfl/stories/010911dnspogooseawards.116927.html

Draft:

Photo gallery of Lions potential draft targets:  http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=C4&Date=20110107&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=101070801&Ref=PH&Profile=1049

Saturday 1-8-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Mark Ingram a Lion?  Perfect fit?:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/01/08/sports/doc4d28c3e809669773183445.txt

Miscellaneous:

This article has a ranking of college coaches (since there has been a lot of talk about college coaches because of Michigan's coaching search, I thought I'd post it.):  http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/01/carlton-even-if-texas-am-had-defeated-ok.html

Saturday 1-8-11 Morning Lions Links

Vote for Suh for rookie of the year:  http://www.nfl.com/partner?partnerType=rookies

Articles:

Lions notebook:  http://det.scout.com/2/1037820.html

Team needs - Lions still need to upgrade:  http://det.scout.com/2/1037823.html

Evaluating the Lions 2010 season - defense:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/evaluating-the-detroit-lions-2010-season-defense

Blogs:

Bill Ford Jr. compares NFL negotiations with UAW talks:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110107/BLOG21/110107082/1049/sports01/Bill-Ford-Jr.-compares-NFL-negotiations-with-UAW-talks

Draft:

Mock Draft (This one has the Lions taking DE/DT Adrian Clayborn with the #13 pick and CB Curtis Brown with the #44 pick):  http://www.mynfldraft.com/NFL-Mock-Draft

Other:

There's a couple articles from ESPN insider, that are of interest.  Unfortunately I don't have insider so I really don't know what's in them other than from the description.  Does anyone have ESPN insider?  Here's the articles:

Kiper lists the top 10 rookies and from the description it sounded like Suh is #1:  http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/columns/story?columnist=kiper_jr_mel&id=5999650

Houston to test market?:  http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/features/rumors/_/date/20110107#7555

Friday 1-7-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions won't raise ticket prices in 2011:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110107/SPORTS0101/101070409/1126/sports0101/Lions-won%E2%80%99t-raise-ticket-prices-for-2011

Schefter's 10 spot (#10 is on the Lions):  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=schefter_adam&page=10spot/10wildcard

2010 NFP defensive all-rookie team (Suh is on it):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Defensive-AllRookie-team.html

Blogs:

Suh nominated for rookie of the year:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/01/07/suh-nominated-for-pepsis-nfl-rookie-of-the-year-award/

Lions could beat Seahawk, few others in playoffs this year:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110107/SPORTS01/110107047/1049/sports01/Lions-could-beat-Seahawks-few-others-in-playoffs-this-year

Without question, Lions want to re-sign Houston:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/01/without-question-lions-want-to-re-sign.html

Caputo likes Ingram:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/01/on-bill-martins-statement-gores-owning.html

Draft:

Real GM - Mock Draft version 4.0 (Lions take Amukamara with the #13 pick and T/G Orlando Franklin with the second round pick):  http://football.realgm.com/src_feature/387/20110107/2011_nfl_mock_draft_version_40/

Friday 1-7-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Mayhew sees significance in 4 game streak:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Mayhew-Sees-Significance-in-Four-Game-Streak/bc700ea2-04e9-41eb-8370-f350b223280a

3 reasons Lions could make, miss playoffs in 2011:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110107/SPORTS01/101070443/1049/3-reasons-why-Lions-could-make-miss-playoffs-in-11

Mayhew says he's on good terms with CJ:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110107/SPORTS01/101070429/1049/GM-Im-on-good-terms-with-Calvin-Johnson

Police investigate woman's claim about a Lions player:  http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/26395121/detail.html
List of early entries into the draft:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-01-06/list-of-early-entries-into-the-nfl-draft

NewNFLDraft Mock draft (the Lions take Janoris Jenkins with the #13 pick, Greg Jones with the #44 pick, OT Clint Boling with the #74 pick, SS Ahmad Black with the #106 pick, WR Leonard Hankerson with the #138 pick, DE Scott Soloman with the #179 pick, and ILB Brandon Smith with the #219 pick):  http://newnfldraft.com/