Monday 2-28-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions won't say if they've appealed tampering charges as deadline approaches:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110228/SPORTS0101/102280408/1126/sports0101/Lions-won%E2%80%99t-say-if-they%E2%80%99ve-appealed-tampering-charge-as-deadline-approaches

5 things learned at combine:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/02/28/sports/doc4d6c1831efc44265925456.txt

NFC North free agent preview:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/28/nfc-north-free-agent-preview

Free agent CB preview:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-02/nfl-free-agency/story/nnamdi-asomugha-to-be-most-coveted-free-agent

The (CBA) end is near - primer:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-CBA-end-is-near-a-primer.html

No combine test for team chemistry:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/28/no-combine-test-for-team-chemistry

Combine notes - breaking down the LBs:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-combine-notes-LB-breakdown.html

Combine notes - breaking down the DL:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Combine-notes-breaking-down-the-DL.html

Combine good and bad impressions:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-28/cals-jordan-ams-miller-shine-brightest-at-nfl-combine

Combine stock report:  http://walterfootball.com/combine2011stock5.php 

Combine results page:  http://walterfootball.com/combine.php

DL prospects show their speed at combine:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/28/dl-prospects-show-their-speed-at-the-combine

Martez Wilson is combine's fastest LB:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/28/martez-wilson-is-combines-fastest-linebacker/

LBs Moch, Wilson, Miller display great speed:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-28/linebackers-moch-wilson-miller-display-great-speed

The good and the bad about Amukamara:  http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20110228-the-good-and-bad-about-possible-cowboys-top-draft-pick-prince-amukamara.ece 

Cameron Jordan, Jordan Cameron both good NFL prospects:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-28/cameron-jordan-jordan-cameron-both-good-nfl-prospects

J.J. Watt moving up draft board:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-28/wisconsins-jj-watt-moving-up-draft-boards

Scouting Report - CB Brandon Harris:  http://www.kffl.com/article.php/127251/160

All combine offensive team:  http://jac.scout.com/2/1051940.html

The shutdown corner's mock (Lions take OT Gabe Carimi):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-Corner-Mock-quot-Seize-the-Weeken;_ylt=Ajzix3.kdLJX8I0ujzB_AsxDubYF?urn=nfl-327689

Blogs:

Fans top choice - Akeem Ayers:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/02/28/fans-top-choice-lb-akeem-ayers

DE Moch sets combine 40 mark:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/28/nevada-de-moch-sets-unofficial-combine-40-mark/?module=HP_spotlight3col

Unofficial 40 yard dash times for d-linemen:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/28/unofficial-40-yard-dash-times-for-d-linemen/

Wilson tops among LBs in 40s:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/28/illinois-wilson-tops-among-linebackers-in-40/

Numbers don't lie (not exactly):  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/28/numbers-dont-lie-but-sometimes-theyre-embellished/?module=HP_spotlight3col

Beware numbers don't translate:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27698786

Von Miller cements his top billing:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/28/von-miller-cements-his-top-billing/

Video:

From the combine - Akeem Ayers:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/From-the-Combine-Akeem-Ayers/6193820d-3dbe-4f8d-8c77-ea6582ae72f2

Billick - Lions team needs:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=a585d2d3-5618-4dfe-a410-f50fa10e9c98&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral

Day 3 standouts - DL and LBs:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e89685/Day-3-Standouts 

40 yd dash - DL recap:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e88799/40yd-dash-DL-recap

Fairley, Kerrigan speak at combine:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e884ef/Fairley-Kerrigan-speak-at-combine

Herzlich at combine:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e892bb/Mark-Herzlich-at-combine

J.J. Watt interview:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e88874/J-J-Watt-interview

Robert Quinn interview:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e888ba/Robert-Quinn-interview

Combine interview - CB Shareece Wright:  http://profootball.scout.com/2/1051877.html

Monday 2-28-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Smith, Amukamara confident and could fall to the Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110228/SPORTS01/102280358/1049/sports01/CBs-Smith-Amukamara-confident-could-fall-Lions

Lions #3 WR remains a vexing issue:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110228/SPORTS01/102280407/1049/sports01/Lions-No-3-WR-remains-vexing-issue

Standouts at Sunday's combine:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110228/SPORTS01/110228001/1049/sports01/Standouts-Sunday-s-NFL-combine-workouts

Character issues at question as Lions search for potential picks:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110228/SPORTS0101/102280352/1126/Character-issues-at-question-as-Lions-search-for-potential-pick

Tracking who the Lions have met with at combine:  http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2011/2/27/2018815/tracking-who-the-lions-have-met-with-at-the-nfl-combine

Draft's strength is it's nasty pass rushers:  http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/09000d5d81e85720/article/qbs-beware-drafts-strength-is-its-nasty-pass-rushers?module=HP_cp2

A look back at day 4:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/27/a-look-back-at-day-4/

Sunday's combine winners and losers:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Sunday-combine-winners-and-losers;_ylt=AvKoPTM8ET7KtUzfoVKKGWNDubYF?urn=nfl-327192

WR risers and sliders:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/02/27/wideouts.combine/index.html

QBs and RBs risers and sliders:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/02/27/qbs.rbs.combine/index.html

Don Banks day 4 observations and musings:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/02/27/sunday.snaps/index.html

Early combine observations:  http://football.realgm.com/src_hangtime/51/20110227/early_combine_observations/

Combine good and bad impressions:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/alabamas-julio-jones-wows-scouts-newton-misses-mark-in-drills

Stock report day 4:  http://walterfootball.com/combine2011stock4.php 

Combine results:  http://walterfootball.com/combine.php

NFL Draft preview - DEs:  http://www.csnphilly.com/02/27/11/NFL-Draft-position-preview-Defensive-end/landing_insider_didinger.html?blockID=429195&feedID=704

Perfect CB is a rare find in the draft:  http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11059/1128545-66.stm

Another CB article:  http://www.herald-mail.com/sports/bs-sp-ravens-combine-0228-20110227,0,4613907.story

Amukamara - I'll play a role soon:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/cowboys/article/Huskers-Prince-I-ll-play-a-role-soon-1033813.php

Amukamara likes to laugh, but he's a serious prospect:  http://www.omaha.com/article/20110227/BIGRED/702289919

Cameron Jordan's stock rising:  http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_17498617?nclick_check=1

In a weak year for safeties, Ahmad Black might fit in:  http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2011-02-27/sports/fl-nfl-combine-ahmad-black-0228-20110227_1_ahmad-black-safeties-draft-class

Video:

Best value players - WRs:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e85a44/Best-Value-Players-WRs

Which RBs improved draft stock:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e85b5b/Which-RB-improved-draft-stock

Day 2 top performers - RB:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e85bbc/Day-2-top-performers-RBs

Amukamara video:  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl/9gON8sz5wXHPeTqqxkN5RHClJuo_9yDh/rusher-to-defender-amukamara-reflects

Jimmy Smith on growing as a person:  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl/j7ZbtmCbhm_HXHrmKZycScidi5uDtxRx/jimmy-smith-on-growing-as-a-person

Harris video:  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl/tK0qCS7iufx3w45JZwzeIVzbky9Q8c_P/brandon-harris-on-charles-woodson

Safety Moore video:  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl/uQBudxeqSbQUqc23Xq1_kHcNOtpXR_Vi/rahim-moore-on-analyzing-film

Jones on comfort with pro set offense:  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/videos/ds0w8Tpye1O8qTWOraw30BKpH7sAlR2H/jones-on-comfort-with-pro-set-offense

Von Miller scouting report:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e8584e/Interactive-Scouting-Report-Von-Miller

Sunday 2-27-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions meet with QB Portis at NFL combine:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110227/SPORTS01/110227006/1049/Lions-meet-QB-Josh-Portis-NFL-combine

Portis article:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/draft/2011-02-26-josh-portis_N.htm

NFL Draft - 4 LBs Lions could target in middle rounds:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110227/SPORTS01/110227009/1049/NFL-draft-4-linebackers-Lions-could-target-middle-rounds

Greg Jones states case at NFL combine:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110227/SPORTS01/110227012/MSU-linebacker-Greg-Jones-states-case-NFL-combine

Suh changes the standard on drafting DTs:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/27/11/Suh-changes-the-standard-on-drafting-DTs/landing_lions.html?blockID=429024&feedID=3862

This is a year the Lions should consider trading up in the draft:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/02/27/sports/doc4d6ac65b02daf128044054.txt?viewmode=default

Top CBs make their case at combine:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/02/27/sports/doc4d6abdef3361a474669323.txt

Greg Jones has no regrets:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/02/27/sports/doc4d6abaebe3809493095956.txt

Inside linebacker free agency class has solid options but no stars:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-02/nfl-free-agency/story/inside-linebacker-class-has-solid-options-but-no-stars

NFL Draft overview - OT:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/nfl-draft-position-overview-offensive-tackle

How to build a successful roster:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Caplan-Green-Bay-Packers-Pittsburgh-Steelers-draft-not-free-agency-022711

Combine report - Solder leads strong o-line group:  http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=combinereport226&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft2011%2fnotebook%3fpage%3dcombinereport226

Sunday Combine notebook:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/27/sunday-combine-notebook 

Lifting Linebackers (the top 5):  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/27/lifting-linebackers-homan-leads-way-with-31-reps/

The top 40 finishers:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/27/ingrams-middle-of-the-road-40-not-a-shock/

Evaluating QBs at Combine (this article ranks the QB that the Lions talked to, Portis #7):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-Scouting-Combine-quarterback-analysis-022711

Peterson, Amukamara prefer to stay at CB:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/27/peterson-amukamara-prefer-to-stay-at-corner/

Rushing to judge - After Ingram, backs are limited:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14744272/rush-to-judgment-after-ingram-backs-are-limited

Tide wideout latest to star as combine conundrum:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14748174/tide-wideout-latest-to-star-as-combine-conundrum

Mid round WRs:  http://www.examiner.com/houston-texans-in-houston/texans-draft-watch-mid-round-wide-receivers

Now cancer-free, LB Mark Herzlich prepares for pros:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/02/now-cancer-free-former-boston-college-lb-mark-herzlich-prepares-for-pros/1

Another Herzlich article:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/27/herzlich-reflects-on-journey-to-combine-after-cancer-battle/

Julio Jones takes pride in blocking abilities:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/26/jones-takes-pride-in-blocking-ability

Watt travels windy road to Indy:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/27/wisconsin-de-watt-travels-windy-road-to-indy/?module=HP_spotlight

Scouting report - OG Rodney Hudson:  http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/02/27/gridiron-gab-2011-nfl-draft-prospect-scouting-report-%e2%80%93-og-rodney-hudson-2/

Blogs:

Lions Fans are leading towards secondary:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/02/27/lions-fans-are-leaning-toward-the-secondary/ 

CB Brandon Harris has something to prove:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/02/nfl-combine-cb-brandon-harris-has.html

Greg Jones has talked to the Lions:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/02/nfl-combine-msus-greg-jones-has-talked.html

Combine 11 - The intrigue of Nate Solder:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/24732/combine11-the-intrigue-of-nate-solder

Combine report - QBs and WRs group 1:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Combine-report-Quarterbacks-and-receivers-Gr?urn=nfl-326999

Video:

From the combine - DBs (Peterson, Amukamara and Jimmy Smith):  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/From-the-Combine-Defensive-Backs/35c4de9c-7f46-45e3-b076-34d7a60b557d

From the combine - DBs:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/From-the-Combine-Defensive-Backs/7f12cc4c-50d5-4725-a919-a760f19c4650

From the combine - DB Brandon Harris:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/From-the-Combine-Defensive-Backs/d40ac80a-ccde-468e-b5ee-4a8a60f53b8b

From the combine -  OLine:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/From-the-Combine-Offensive-Line/84dc7a48-d1cc-4776-a708-ee408432b6e6

From the combine - DLine 1:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/From-the-Combine-Linebackers/62aece4e-b74b-46c6-803a-151a48bdd044

From the combine - Dline 2:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/From-the-Combine-More-Defensive-Linemen/4b364dc0-1b83-4a8f-943c-1a591c274ff3

Day 2 standouts:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e851ae/Day-2-Standouts

Combine Day 3 recap:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=8cef71d0-0b58-44bb-a305-6ab4aed2b3d3

Julio Jones on the field:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e83852/Julio-Jones-on-the-field

Julio's broad talents:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e83383/Julio-s-broad-talents

Sunday 2-27-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz uses interviews to gain insight in prospects thinking:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110227/SPORTS01/102270611/1049/Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-uses-interviews-gain-insight-prospects-thinking

J.J. Watt long road to stardom might end in first round:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110226/SPORTS0101/102260391/1126/sports0101/J.J.-Watt%E2%80%99s-long-road-to-stardom-might-end-in-the-first-round

2010 Breakdown - Specialists:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/02/26/2010-season-breakdown-specialists/

Notes from Peter Kings tweet up:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/02/26/notes-from-the-2011-peter-king-tweet-up/

NFP Sunday Blitz (There's a paragraph on Levy and the Lions need for LBs in the Things I didn't know section, and there is also some stuff on the combine):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-7238.html

If lockout sidelines free agency, teams might draft players according to need:  http://www.nj.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/02/if_nfl_lockout_sidelines_free.html

A look at some prospects in positions of needs (From a Packer's paper):  http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110226/PKR01/110226044/Outside-LB-offensive-tackle-among-draft-possibilities-at-No-32-spot

Quinn leads strong pass rush group:  http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=47720&pcid=46

Saturday's top 5 combine performers:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Caplan-Top-Five-performances-Saturday-at-Combine-workouts-022611

Saturday's combine winners and losers:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AiIRKy12W..cu7y5FfxIM6JDubYF?slug=ys-combinewinnersloserssaturday022711

Combine Dish - Solder, Castonzo help stock in o-line workouts:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-26/combine-dish-castonzo-solder-help-stock-in-o-line-workouts

Several OL, TEs improve draft stock with strong combine:  http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/09000d5d81e80f19/article/several-ol-tes-improve-draft-stock-with-strong-combine?module=HP_spotlight

Combine risers and sliders:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/02/26/OLTE.combine.report/

Combine stock report - Day 3:  http://walterfootball.com/combine2011stock3.php 

A look back at day 3:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/26/a-look-back-at-day-3/

Saturday's combine notebook:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/26/saturday-combine-notebook

Combine key for guys from Newton to Bellore:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/02/27/sports/pro/doc4d697c892fabd912876411.txt

Casey Matthews aims to break Clay's mold:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/26/casey-matthews-aims-to-break-clays-mold-in-nfl/

Kerrigan prepares for draft:  http://www.indystar.com/article/20110227/SPORTS/102270360/Purdue-s-Kerrigan-prepares-NFL-draft?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|IndyStar.com|s

Kerrigan a challenging OLB prospect:  http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4693529/kerrigan-a-challenging-olb-projection

Kerrigan presser:  http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/2/26/2016913/ryan-kerrigan-combine-presser

Castonzo has NFL's attention now:  http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110226/sports/702269982/

Miscellaneous:

Look for the Vikings to trade their first round pick in April:  http://www.twincities.com/ci_17491873?source=most_viewed

Video:

Combine Day 3 recap:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=8cef71d0-0b58-44bb-a305-6ab4aed2b3d3&from=foxsports/nfl/home_gallery

Bench press - RBs and WRs:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e80dc2/Bench-Press-RB-and-WRs

Best value defensive linemen:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e80b5c/Best-value-defensive-lineman

Saturday 2-26-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Agent baffled by tampering charges against Lions, says no contact occurred:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110226/SPORTS01/110226016/1049/sports01/Agent-baffled-by-tampering-charges-against-Lions-says-no-contact-occured

Could J.J. Watt be a fit for Lions in draft:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110226/SPORTS01/110226006/1049/sports01/Could-Wisconsin-s-J-J-Watt-fit-Lions-draft-

Lions will continue to look at offensive line:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/26/lions-will-continue-to-look-at-offensive-line

Because of tags, OLB class lacks playmakers:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-02/nfl-free-agency/story/because-of-tags-olb-class-lacks-playmakers

Combine has strong defensive talent:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/scouting-combine-defense-talent-franchise-players-022611

Camp Confidential (there's a couple paragraphs on Schwartz and the Lions about halfway down):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-Scouting-Combine-buzz-analysis-updates-022611

Interior lineman will get more attention at NFL draft:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Interior-lineman-get-more-attention-at-Combine-NFL-draft-022611

Pass rushers will dominate first round of draft:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/pass-rushers-will-dominate-first-round

Top 5 40 yd dash times for OL:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/26/cincinnatis-kelce-tops-among-o-linemen-in-40/

Combine morning workout notes:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Combine-morning-workout-notes.html

Combine notebook:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Combine-notebook.html

LB Moch hopes his rare speed raises eyebrows at combine:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/26/moch-hopes-his-rare-speed-raises-eyebrows-at-combi

LB Acho is marketing himself as versatile:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/26/acho-marketing-himself-as-versatile

LB Mason Foster - Time to handle my business:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Time-to-handle-my-business.html

Kerrigan bigger:  http://peteprisco.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6315047/27669176

Blogs:

Lions express interest in CMU's Bellore:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/02/nfl-combine-lions-express-interest-in.html

Coleman gives Lions flexibility:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/24653/combine11-coleman-gives-lions-flexibility

Jordan Cameron's stock could rise after great combine times:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Jordan-Cameron-s-stock-could-rise-after-great-co?urn=nfl-326767

Video:

Cameron Jordan - This is mine:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e8001e/Cameron-Jordan-This-is-mine

Day 1 standouts:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7fcd8/Day-1-standouts

Solder standouts on day 1:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7f390/Solder-stands-tall-on-day-1

No limit Solder:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7ef17/No-limit-Solder

40 yd dash results - OL:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7e992/40-yard-dash-results-O-Line

O-line workout recap:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7e007/O-line-workout-recap

Carimi's combine:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7e910/Carimi-s-combine

Castonzo discusses combine:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7e52f/Castonzo-discusses-his-combine

Film study - Anthony Castonzo:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7de4d/Film-study-Anthony-Castonzo

TE, OL bench press:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7bf81/TE-OL-bench-press

Saturday 2-27-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

From the combine - Mayhew sees depth in the trenches:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/From-the-Combine-Mayhew-Sees-Draft-Depth-in-the-Trenches/dc713a5d-7c81-4201-8866-23a2e308f4f8

From the combine - Getting another D-Lineman would also add to the back seven:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/From-the-Combine-Getting-Another-D-Lineman-Would-Also-Add-to-the-Back-Seven/f6e38649-f3ee-4965-bb9e-a2b85a7735fa

Mayhew - Draft is another process:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110226/SPORTS0101/102260315/1126/Lions-GM-Martin-Mayhew--Draft-is-long-process

Lions defensive front may get boost in the draft:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110226/SPORTS01/102260406/1049/sports01/Lions-defensive-front-may-get-boost-NFL-draft 

NFL Draft position overview - Linebackers:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/nfl-draft-position-overview-linebacker

Combine preview:  http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/37402/60/draft-2011-combine-preview?pg=1

Combine stock report day 2:  http://walterfootball.com/combine2011stock2.php

Combine position results:  http://walterfootball.com/combine.php

Bigger Smith rising to top of solid OT class:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/25/bigger-smith-rising-to-top-of-solid-ot-class

Solder soldiers on toward uncertain NFL future:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17484396

Amukamara ready for all combine challenges:  http://huskerextra.com/sports/football/article_204d6ebc-b7b2-58f2-b139-3e7931061125.html

Blogs:

Combine leftovers:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2716

Video:

NFL combine Day 2 recap:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=9937d3c2-e536-43b4-a278-f92aea270c38&from=foxsports/nfl/home_gallery

On characater - DBs:  http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d81e79219&module=HP_cp2

On character - DLs and LBs:  http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d81e799a0&module=HP_cp2

The job interview - DLs and LBs:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e79939/The-Job-Interview-DLs-and-LBs

The job interview - DBs:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7927b/The-Job-Interview-DBs

Show the world - DLs and LBs:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d81e7948d/Show-the-World-DLs-and-LBs

Show the world - DBs:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e79490/Show-the-World-DBs

O-line bench press:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7bf81/O-Line-Bench-Press

Carimi vignette:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7b529/Gabe-Carimi-vignette

Friday 2-26-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

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

Packers coach - Don't turn your back on the Lions:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/25/11/Packers-coach-Dont-turn-your-back-on-the/landing_lions.html?blockID=428036&feedID=3867

Mayhew's state of the Lions:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/25/11/GM-Martin-Mayhews-state-of-the-Lions/landing_lions.html?blockID=428018&feedID=3862

End for Hanson, new beginning for Stanton?:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/25/11/End-for-Hanson-new-beginning-of-Stanton/landing_lions.html?blockID=427728&feedID=3862

NFL Combine report - Schwartz in regular season mode:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/25/11/NFL-Combine-Report-Schwartz-in-regular-s/landing_lions.html?blockID=427702&feedID=3862

Mayhew - we'll make offers to keep veterans:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110225/SPORTS01/110225022/1049/Lions-Mayhew-We-ll-make-offers-keep-key-veterans

Draft options open for Mayhew:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/02/25/sports/doc4d681e90b8dcf233418093.txt?viewmode=default

Lions have many draft options at OT:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110225/SPORTS01/102250386/1049/Lions-many-draft-options-offensive-tackle

Why developing QBs is so difficult:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/caplan-why-NFL-quarterbacks-have-a-high-rate-of-failure-022411

Scouting from high school to the NFL:  http://profootball.scout.com/2/1051065.html

Scouting defensive backs:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-Defensive-Backs.html

NFL combine report:  http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=combinereport224&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft2011%2fnotebook%3fpage%3dcombinereport224

Combine notes Day 2:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Combine-notes-day-2.html 

Combine confidential:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Combine-confidential.html

Deep class of tackles:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/A-deep-class-of-tackles-endeavors-to-impress-at-;_ylt=AlhqHBf1KbLlCLXzmeLJaWFDubYF?urn=nfl-326266

Carimi, OL prospects ready for combine tests:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-nflcombine-biggamble

WR Greg Little impressive, apologetic:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27655857

Video:

Building a team:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7ab7e/Building-a-team

How to evaluate character:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e7a659/How-to-evaluate-character

NFL hopeful's astonishing training feat:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Video-NFL-hopeful-s-astonishing-training-feat?urn=nfl-326452

Friday 2-25-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

NFL combine notes - Stafford's rehab could be in question:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/02/25/sports/doc4d66e4c417abd527302936.txt

NFL Combine - Lions could seek offensive linemen:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/02/25/sports/doc4d66e0cbcdda1832892156.txt

NFL Combine notes - Schwartz says Coleman's experience a huge plus:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/02/25/sports/doc4d66c4e400c9f609888775.txt

Prospects get first chance to show if they measure up:  http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/09000d5d81e74be4/article/prospects-get-first-chance-to-show-if-they-measure-up?module=HP_cp2

A look back at day 1:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/24/a-look-back-at-day-1/

Combine notes - Day 1:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Combine-notes-day-one.htm

Day 1 combine notes - After weight increase, Smith is poised to move up boards:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-24/after-weight-increase-uscs-smith-is-poised-to-move-up-boards

Combine stock report day 1:  http://walterfootball.com/combine2011stock.php

Offensive linemen are day 1 focus:  http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/columns/story?columnist=reiss_mike&id=6156831

Offensive linemen vie for top draft spots during NFL combine:  http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110224/PKR01/110224168/Offensive-lineman-vie-for-top-draft-slots-during-combine 

Tyron Smith is a physical freak and other combine notes:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/24/tyron-smith-is-a-physical-freak-and-other-combine-weigh-in-notes/

OTs should provide teams with solid options:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14735008/offensive-tackles-should-provide-teams-with-solid-options

Physical Freaks - 5 former Big 12 players that could impress at combine (Solder and Aldon Smith are discussed here):  http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/02/24/11/Physical-Freaks-Five-former-Big-12-playe/landing_big12.html?blockID=417309&feedID=3742

Castonzo keeps up BC tradition:  http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/columns/story?columnist=reiss_mike&id=6155716

Castonzo is living dream:  http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view/2011_0225castonzo_isliving_dream_bc_product_readyto_tackle_pro_game/srvc=sports&position=recent_bullet

Watkins may find home in NFL:  http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/7445264.html

Aldon Smith draft diary:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-24/aldon-smith-draft-diary-for-the-most-part-im-relaxed

Another Aldon Smith diary:  http://www.kansascity.com/2011/02/23/2678006/diary-from-mus-aldon-smith-as.html

DE Cameron Jordan scouting report:  http://www.kffl.com/article.php/127219/160

Kerrigan scouting report:  http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/02/24/gridiron-gab-2011-nfl-draft-prospect-scouting-report-%E2%80%93-de-ryan-kerrigan/

Who faces bad field position from a lockout (Lions are in the hanging tough group):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AukcTG9AohCZvouje7VI9htDubYF?slug=ms-lockoutshape022411

Video:

Best value tackles:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e76c1a/Best-value-tackles

Lande - Day 1 at combine:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/video802461917001

Thursday 2-24-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz at the combine - There's some impressive talent on the o-line:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-at-the-Combine-Theres-some-impressive-talent-on-the-offensive-line/5337888d-e9ad-4297-91cd-ec5cc620c7c7

Lions might appeal draft penalties from tampering charges:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110224/SPORTS0101/102240465/1126/sports0101/Lions-might-appeal-draft-penalties-from-tampering-charges

2010 season breakdown - Defensive Backs:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/02/24/2010-season-breakdown-defensive-backs/

Free Agent DEs (Cliff Avril is picked as the 3rd best):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-02/nfl-free-agency/story/cullen-jenkins-charles-johnson-top-strong-class-of-defensive-ends

Mediation between NFL, union will resume in D.C. on Tuesday:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81e73dda/article/mediation-between-nfl-union-will-resume-in-dc-on-tuesday?module=breaking_news

Combine weigh in notes from day 1:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Combine-weighin-notes-from-day-one.html

Walter Football's Combine section (It has charts for each different position):  http://walterfootball.com/combine.php

Top 10 scouting combine sleepers:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Top-10-scouting-combine-sleepers;_ylt=ApC0pTIZmChtQx4X1Q6jCQJDubYF?urn=nfl-325712

What does the combine data mean?  Depends on the position:  http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/09000d5d80ecd9a3/article/what-does-the-combine-data-mean-depends-on-your-position?module=HP_cp2

Don't be so quick to judge a player by his 40 time:  http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/09000d5d81e75746/article/dont-be-so-quick-to-judge-a-player-by-his-40-time?module=HP_cp2

The combine isn't just jumping, running and lifting:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-combine-isnt-just-jumping-running-and-lifting.html 

Suh's performance may help top DLs:  http://marla.ohio.com/2011/02/suhs-performance-may-help-top-dls/

Nate Solder interview:  http://www.draftcountdown.com/interviews/Nate-Solder/Nate-Solder.php

Anthony Castonzo interview:  http://www.draftcountdown.com/interviews/Anthony-Castonzo/Anthony-Castonzo.php

DE Clayborn's play speaks for itself:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/24/iowa-de-clayborns-play-speaks-for-itself

Castonzo could be fixture at LT for years:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/24/castonzo-could-be-fixture-at-left-tackle-for-years

Watkins ready to light NFL's fire:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/24/watkins-ready-to-light-nfls-fire-and-put-it-out/ 

Why the combine carries weight for Von Miller:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Why-the-combine-carries-weight-for-Von-Miller.html

Tyron Smith gaining momentum and more:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27638003

Gabe Carimi points to tape as proof he's top OT:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27641027

Gil Brandt's top 100:  http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81e75a7b/article/hot-100-prospects-of-the-2011-nfl-draft

Blogs:

NFL Combine - Schwartz says Coleman's experience a huge plus:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/02/nfl-combine-schwartz-says-erik-colemans.html

At Combine - Schwartz won't comment on Stafford's progress:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/02/at-combine-schwartz-wpm.html

Schwartz has Lions on upswing:  http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4669909/schwartz-has-lions-on-upswing

Video/Audio:

Schwartz on Stafford:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-around-the-league/09000d5d81e75367/Schwartz-on-Stafford

NFC North News and notes (Seifert talks about the Lions starting at the 1:20 mark):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/24551/video-nfc-north-news-and-notes

Combine's breakthrough player:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-around-the-league/09000d5d81e759b1/Combine-s-breakthrough-player

Combine performance Vs. game tape:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e759b2/Combine-performance-vs-game-tape

2011 combine open:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e6c089/2011-Combine-Open

Schwartz on sirius radio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Jim-Schwartz-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio---22411/d0599787-c212-4d73-82f4-661bc1aad43a
 

Thursday 2-24-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

NFL draft rich in OTs and Lions might go after one:  http://detnews.com/article/20110224/SPORTS0101/102240325/1126/sports0101/NFL-draft-rich-in-offensive-tackles--and-Lions-might-go-after-one

Best player philosophy will guide Lions in NFL draft:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110224/SPORTS01/102240457/1049/sports01/-Best-player-philosophy-will-guide-Lions-NFL-draft

5 things to watch that could shape whom the Lions draft:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110224/SPORTS01/102240565/1049/sports01/Five-things-watch-could-shape-whom-Lions-draft

Prospects the Lions may consider with 13th pick:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110224/SPORTS01/102240459/1049/sports01/Prospects-Lions-may-consider-13th-pick

NFL analyst - keep draft plan in tact:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110224/SPORTS01/102240513/1049/sports01/NFL-analyst-Keep-draft-plan-intact

10 things to watch at combine:  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=6151392

10 key combine battles:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14729660/inside-draft-position-10-key-combine-battles

Who'll run fastest?  Rang's position by position take:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27633411

Combine all century list:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14729701/combine-allcentury-list-best-individual-tests

Ryan Kerrigan ready to perform:  http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20110224/SPORTS/102240351/1006/sports

CB Smith has talent and red flags:  http://www.denverpost.com/colleges/ci_17467058

Real GM's top 103 players:  http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/20663/20110223/top_103_pre_combine_edition/

Walter football's mock (Lions take Tyron Smith with the #13 pick, CB Aaron Williams with the #44 pick, LB Quan Sturdivant with the #75 pick,  LB Colin McCarty with the #106 pick, and CB Chimdi Chekwa with the #151 pick):  http://walterfootball.com/draft2011.php

Solid class of interior run blockers will be available:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-02/nfl-free-agency/story/solid-class-of-interior-run-blockers-will-be-available

Blogs:

Expect Lions to draft a d-linemen at some point:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2715

Ready, set combine:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/23/ready-set-combine/

Combine schedule:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth

Video:

O-linemen at combine:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81e720cf/O-Linemen-at-combine

Mayock's top DL to watch at combine:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e72135/Mayock-s-top-DL-to-watch-at-combine

The importance of combine:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e720d0/The-importance-of-the-combine

Who has the most to prove at combine:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e71ec8/Who-has-the-most-to-prove-at-the-combine

Wednesday 2-23-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

NFL combine report - Lockout or not, Lions prepare for draft:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/22/11/NFL-Combine-Report-Lockout-or-not-Lions-/landing_lions.html?blockID=415818&feedID=3862

NFC North offseason breakdown:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfc-north-offseason-breakdown-022211

Path to draft is intensive, expensive:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Caplan-NFL-talent-evaluation-is-intensive-expensive-process-022311

A combine of opportunity:  http://profootball.scout.com/2/1050378.html

A typical trip to the combine:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/A-typical-trip-to-the-Combine.html

The combine trap:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-Combine-trap.html

Five safeties to watch at the combine:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Five-safeties-to-watch-at-the-combine.html

Combine training facilities have become big business:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/23/combine-training-facilities-have-become-big-busine

A look at 4 OLBs (from a Ravens perspective, but the Lions need an OLB too):  http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baltimore-sports-blog/bal-sportsblitz-feeling-draft-lbs0223,0,7844830.story

Combine countdown - ILB  Martez Wilson:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27621956

Castonzo sets his goals high on and off the field:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-23/bcs-anthony-castonzo-sets-his-goals-high-on-and-off-field

Gabe Carimi - I'm the best tackle available:  http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/116713684.html

Amukamara improving at camp:  http://www.omaha.com/article/20110222/BIGRED/702229818

Gridiron gab top 100 prospects:  http://www.nfldraftgab.com/top-100-nfl-draft-prospects-of-2011/

Don Banks Mock draft (Lions take Nate Solder):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/02/23/nfl-mock-draft/index.html

NFL assistant coaches face pay cuts with lockout looming, but Lions aides better off than most:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110223/SPORTS01/110223042/1049/NFL-assistants-face-pay-cuts-lockout-Lions-aides-better-off-than-most

Blogs:

Schwartz won't share a cab:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/23/lions-coach-schwartz-wont-share-cab/

Video:

Anthony Castonzo vignette:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e70618/Anthony-Castonzo-vignette

Wednesday 2-23-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Peterson, Amukamara headline crop of DB prospects:  http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/09000d5d81e6d1db/article/peterson-amukamara-headline-crop-of-db-prospects?module=HP_cp2

Amukamara's draft diary part 2:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/22/prince-amukamaras-draft-diary-part-2

NFC division by division team needs:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14719186/nfl-draft-nfc-divisionbydivision-team-needs

Combine preview - beware workout results, remember the tape:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14724760/combine-preview-beware-workout-results-remember-the-tape

Combine preview - what happens in Indy:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14724758/combine-preview-what-happens-in-indianapolis

Prisco's top 32 prospects:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14724777/top-32-prospects-auburn-oneanddone-dt-fairley-no-1

Rang's pre combine big board:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14724891/rangs-precombine-big-board-top-32-plus-10

Amukamara scouting report:  http://www.kffl.com/article.php/127205/160

OT James Carpenter scouting report:  http://www.examiner.com/houston-texans-in-houston/texans-draft-watch-ot-james-carpenter

FS Jerrad Tarrant scouting report:  http://www.examiner.com/houston-texans-in-houston/texans-draft-watch-fs-jerrard-tarrant

On the fifth day, they kept negotiating:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/On-the-fifth-day-they-kept-negotiating.html

Tackling the market:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-02/nfl-free-agency/story/2011-nfl-free-agency-dont-expect-cowboys-free-to-reach-market

Tuesday 2-22-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

NFL combine report - stability will help Lions draft:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/21/11/NFL-Combine-Report-Stability-will-help-L/landing_lions.html?blockID=415068&feedID=3867

Scouting linebackers:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/An-intense-Combine-time.html

Which prospects have the most to gain at the combine:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Which-prospects-have-the-most-to-gain-at-the-Combine.html

The fastest guy at the combine will be:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-fastest-guy-at-the-NFL-Combine-will-be-6689.html

Combine could help clean up college game:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-scouting-combine-could-help-clean-up-college-football-North-Carolina-Robert-Quinn-Marvin-Austin-Greg-Little-022211

NFL scouting combine storylines:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/02/22/combine.insider/index.html

The can't miss prospects:  http://profootball.scout.com/2/1050120.html

At the combine, forget measurables:  http://www.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=tucker_ross&id=6146922

An intense combine time:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/An-intense-Combine-time.html

Draftnik's guide to the biggest issues in class of  '11:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draftniks-guide-to-the-biggest-issues-in-class-of-11

Indy scrutiny - ten prospects face key questions at combine:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-22/indy-scrutiny-ten-prospects-face-key-questions-at-combine

With scouting combine ahead, a look at the top 64 prospects:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/draft/2011-02-22-top-64_N.htm

Nate Solder prepared to impress at combine:  http://www.dailycamera.com/top-sports/ci_17446619

The shutdown 40 - #6 DE Robert Quinn:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-6-Robert-Quinn-DE-North-Ca?urn=nfl-324735

The shutdown 40 - #5 OLB Von Miller:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-5-Von-Miller-OLB-Texas-A-?urn=nfl-324801

OT Nate Solder scouting report:  http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2011/02/22/nfl-drafts-potential-patriots-colorado-ot-nate-solder/

Seifert chat (there's a few Lions questions in there):  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/37145/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Russ Lande's mock (still has the Lions taking Castonzo):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/nfl-mock-draft-cam-newton-sprints-up-the-list

Blogs:

Draftwatch 2011 - Amukamara's speed work:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/37610/draftwatch2011-amukamaras-speed-work

Video:

Combine DBs to watch:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e6c560/Combine-DBs-to-watch

Tuesday 2-22-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Schwartz learned to say less about his players injuries:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110222/SPORTS01/102220407/1049/Lions-Jim-Schwartz-learned-say-less-about-his-players-injuries

Detroit's top pro athletes (Suh is #6, CJ is #4):  http://www.freep.com/article/20110222/SPORTS02/110221038/1049/SPORTS01/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Detroit-s-top-pro-athletes

Unresolved issues could throw NFL's 2011 season for a loss:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110222/SPORTS0101/102220320/1126/sports0101/Unresolved-issues-could-throw-NFL-s-2011-season-for-a-loss

2010 season breakdown - linebackers:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/02/22/2010-season-breakdown-linebackers/

NFL draft overview - secondary:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/nfl-draft-overview-secondary

Linebacker group offers talent to fit in any defensive scheme:  http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/09000d5d81e69691/article/linebacker-group-offers-talent-to-fit-in-any-defensive-scheme

Teams must focus on talent over need with free agency clouded:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81e68b9f/article/teams-must-focus-on-talent-over-need-with-free-agency-clouded?module=HP_spotlight

A look at 5 non playoff teams draft needs (one of the teams is the Lions):  http://www.nfldraftgab.com/a-look-at-five-non-playoff-teams-draft-needs/

Boston college becomes big producer of top-line NFL linemen:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-21/boston-college-becomes-big-producer-of-top-line-nfl-linemen

The shutdown 40 - #8 Prince Amukamara:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-8-Prince-Amukamara-CB-Nebr?urn=nfl-324416

The shutdown 40 - #9 Julio Jones:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-9-Julio-Jones-WR-Alabama?urn=nfl-324371 

Video:

Mayock's top cornerbacks:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81e69ee7/Mayock-s-Top-cornerbacks

Monday 2-21-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Clues to CJ's next contract could come from Peyton Manning's:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110221/SPORTS01/110221020/1049/Clues-Calvin-Johnson-s-next-contract-could-come-from-Peyton-Manning-s

Who's the draft's late round RB gem?:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Whos-the-drafts-late-round-RB-gem.html

NFL draft primer:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/21/11/NFL-Draft-Primer-MAC-now-a-badge-of-hono/landing_lions.html?blockID=414796&feedID=3862

18 game season - $500 million issue:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/18game-season-500-million-issue.html

Monday 2-21-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Vanden Bosch working hard to get back to full strength:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110221/SPORTS01/102210353/1049/sports01/Lions-Vanden-Bosch-working-hard-get-back-full-strength

Plenty of NFL ready d-linemen will be on hand at Indy:  http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/09000d5d81e66126/article/plenty-of-nflready-dlinemen-will-be-on-hand-in-indy?module=HP_cp2

Breaking down some of UNC's talented, troubled prospects:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14716248

The shutdown 40 - #13 OT Anthony Castonzo:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-13-Anthony-Castonzo-OT-Bo?urn=nfl-323996

Combine countdown - RB Alex Green:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/27588759

NFL, NFLPA negotiate for 8 hours on Sunday:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/20/nfl-union-negotiate-for-eight-hours

Sunday 2-20-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

NFP Sunday Blitz (there's some stuff on the combine and also CJ was mentioned as one of the best combine performers):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-5059.html

Combine could sort out class of elite defensive linemen:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/combine-could-sort-out-class-of-elite-defensive-linemen

The shutdown 40 - #15 OT Tyron Smith:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-15-Tyron-Smith-OT-USC?urn=nfl-323917

The shutdown 40 - #14 OLB Aldon Smith:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-14-Aldon-Smith-OLB-Missour?urn=nfl-323963

Anthony Castonzo draft diary:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-20/anthony-castonzo-draft-diary-ive-worked-hard-to-get-my-body-in-shape

Sunday 2-20-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

NFL lockout would boot Hanson's career:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110220/SPORTS01/102200623/1049/sports01/NFL-lockout-would-boot-Lions-kicker-Jason-Hanson-s-rehab

Vanden Bosch talks NFL labor issues:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110220/SPORTS01/102200591/1049/sports01/Lions-DE-Kyle-Vanden-Bosch-talks-NFL-labor-issues

2010 season breakdown - Defensive line:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/02/20/2010-season-breakdown-defensive-line/

The shutdown 40 - #16 DE Adrian Clayborn:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-16-Adrian-Clayborn-DE-Iowa?urn=nfl-323844

The shutdown 40 - #17 Mark Ingram:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-17-Mark-Ingram-RB-Alabama?urn=nfl-323797

Saturday 2-19-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

2011 NFL combine workout warriors:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2011-NFL-Combine-workout-warriors.html

Prospect profile - CB Jimmy Smith:  http://www.bigblueview.com/2011/2/19/2001887/2011-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-jimmy-smith-cb-colorado

The shutdown 40 - #18 Ryan Kerrigan:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-18-Ryan-Kerrigan-DE-Purdue?urn=nfl-323714

Scouting report - Von Miller:  http://www.kffl.com/article.php/127121/16
 
Politics taking over football:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Politics-taking-over-football.html

Five things you should know about labor woes:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/02/19/sports/doc4d6012b742538177160472.txt

Blogs:

NFC North weekend mailbag (there's a question on whether the Lions might go after Sanders):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/24423/nfc-north-weekend-mailbag-35

Saturday 2-19-11 Morning Lions Links

Articles:

Levy has bevy of options:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110219/SPORTS0101/102190323/1126/sports0101/Lions--DeAndre-Levy-has-bevy-of-options

Teams still preparing for free agency:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81e58b27/article/cba-or-no-cba-teams-still-preparing-for-freeagency-market?module=HP_cp2

CBA uncertainty forces personnel folks to keep open mind:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81e60726/article/cba-uncertainty-forces-personnel-folks-to-keep-open-minds?module=HP_spotlight

CBA negotiators meet for 7 hours:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/02/18/cba-negotiators-meet-for-seven-hours

Mayock - best DE class I've seen:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/18/mayock-best-defensive-end-class-i%E2%80%99ve-seen/?module=HP_spotlight

Brooks ranks top OTs and interior lineman:  http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/09000d5d81e5c420/article/teams-in-need-of-topflight-blockers-will-find-talent-in-indy

Prospect profile - RB  Jamie Harper:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-02-18/nfl-prospect-profile-clemson-rb-jamie-harper

Blogs:

Coleman happy to be a Lion:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/02/safety-erik-coleman-happy-to-be-lion.html

Video:

NFC North draft outlook (they talk about the Lions at 3:12):  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e60d9c/Combine-DL-to-watch

Combine DL to watch:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81e60d9c/Combine-DL-to-watch

Draft lab - the back seven (Mel Kiper Jr and Todd McShay talk about LB and DBs):  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6135193&categoryid=2459789

Friday 2-18-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Articles:

Lions add safety, lose pick:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/18/11/Lions-add-safety-lose-draft-pick/landing_lions.html?blockID=413489&feedID=3862

Mediation gives hope:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Mediation-gives-hope-tales-of-the-Tag.html

Scouting defensive-lineman:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-Defensive-Linemen.html

Why the top prospects should work out in Indy:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Why-the-top-prospects-should-work-out-in-Indy.html

NFL draft rumors:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-draft-rumors-6583.html

5 sleepers to watch at NFL scouting combine:  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/five-sleepers-to-watch-at-nfl-scouting-combine

The shutdown 40 - #20 OT Derek Sherrod:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-20-Derek-Sherrod-OT-Missis?urn=nfl-323412

CB Brandon Burton interview:  http://www.kffl.com/article.php/127120/160

Gridiron gab mock (this one has the Lions taking Akeem Ayers):  http://www.nfldraftgab.com/nfl-draft-gab-mock-draft-v1/

Blogs:

As tampering cases go, Lions is mild:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/37568/as-tampering-cases-go-lions-is-mild

Leading questions - NFC North:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/24405/leading-questions-nfc-north