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