Lions Articles:
Lions expected to keep DEs in mind in NFL draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20110331/SPORTS01/110331031/1049/Lions-expected-keep-defensive-ends-mind-NFL-draft
Last three No. 13 picks in NFL draft have been solid players: http://www.freep.com/article/20110331/SPORTS01/103310488/1049/Last-three-No-13-picks-NFL-draft-been-solid-players
NFL Draft breakdown - rating Lions' visitors: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/03/31/11/NFL-Draft-breakdown-rating-Lions-visitor/landing_lions.html?blockID=494581&feedID=3862
Lions Team Report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045
Delmas Detroit's top safety? Think again: http://det.scout.com/2/1060449.html
Draft Articles:
Breaking down Aldon Smith and Corey Liuget: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breaking-down-Corey-Liuget-and-Aldon-Smith.html
Getting to know Boise St. WR Titus Young: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/31/getting-to-know-boise-st-wr-young/
Schrager's mock 4.0 (Lions take Amukamara): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-mock-draft-following-college-pro-days-033111
Blogs:
Draft watch - NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25699/draft-watch-nfc-north-14
Video:
Top defensive prospects: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6253952&categoryid=2459789
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Thursday 3-31-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
On deck in 2011 - The Detroit Lions: http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/On-Deck-in-2011-The-Detroit-Lions/a546840d-ca4c-4194-842a-163f52b0a00e
CJ goes from field to TV: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/27371103/detail.html
Potential free agent targets - Offense: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/potential-detroit-lions-free-agent-targets-offense
Draft Articles:
Tyron Smith doesn't disappoint at USC's pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/30/trojans-ot-smith-doesnt-disappoint-at-usc-pro-day/
No ordinary Smith: http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28154688
Smith getting plenty of Draft hype: http://www.pe.com/sports/college/usc/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_patton_31.27ffbae.html
At offensive line, NFL draft could yield rich first round crop: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-30-sw-offensive-line_N.htm
Don't call it a comeback: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Dont-call-it-a-comeback.html
Q&A with Brandon Harris: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/30/qa-with-miamis-brandon-harris
Scouting report - FS Rahim Moore: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127496/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Reporting--Rahim-Moore--FS--UCLA
Wyche's mock (Lions take Amukamara): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81effea8/article/newton-going-no-1-sets-different-tone-for-latest-mock?module=HP_spotlight
Russ Lande's mock draft (Lions take Amukamara): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/nfl-mock-draft-bengals-grab-newton-while-gabbert-falls-to-cardinals
On deck in 2011 - The Detroit Lions: http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/On-Deck-in-2011-The-Detroit-Lions/a546840d-ca4c-4194-842a-163f52b0a00e
CJ goes from field to TV: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/27371103/detail.html
Potential free agent targets - Offense: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/potential-detroit-lions-free-agent-targets-offense
Draft Articles:
Tyron Smith doesn't disappoint at USC's pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/30/trojans-ot-smith-doesnt-disappoint-at-usc-pro-day/
No ordinary Smith: http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28154688
Smith getting plenty of Draft hype: http://www.pe.com/sports/college/usc/stories/PE_Sports_Local_D_patton_31.27ffbae.html
At offensive line, NFL draft could yield rich first round crop: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-30-sw-offensive-line_N.htm
Don't call it a comeback: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Dont-call-it-a-comeback.html
Q&A with Brandon Harris: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/30/qa-with-miamis-brandon-harris
Scouting report - FS Rahim Moore: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127496/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Reporting--Rahim-Moore--FS--UCLA
Wyche's mock (Lions take Amukamara): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81effea8/article/newton-going-no-1-sets-different-tone-for-latest-mock?module=HP_spotlight
Russ Lande's mock draft (Lions take Amukamara): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/nfl-mock-draft-bengals-grab-newton-while-gabbert-falls-to-cardinals
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Wednesday 3-30-11 Morning Lions Links
Draft Articles:
Is Jimmy Smith a first round pick?: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Is-CB-Jimmy-Smith-a-firstround-pick.html
Baylor's Danny Watkins transforms from goon to elite guard: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/baylors-danny-watkins-transforms-from-goon-to-elite-guard
Fun with draft stats - OTs: http://jac.scout.com/2/1060215.html
Don Bank's Mock draft (Lions take Anthony Castonzo): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/03/30/nfl-mock-draft/index.html
NFP's 4th mock draft (Lions take Anthony Castonzo): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-Scouts-Mock.html
Real GM interactive mock (Lions take Akeem Ayers): http://football.realgm.com/src_hangtime/53/20110329/an_interactive_2011_nfl_mock_draft/
Rang's big board: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14879040/rangs-big-board-top-32-plus-10
CBA / NFL Articles:
Prelude to April 6 - Players make case: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Prelude-to-April-6-Players-make-case.html
Rich McKay talks catch/no catch: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/30/rich-mckay-talks-catch-no-catch/
Blogs:
Stafford and twitter a match made in heaven: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/03/lions-stafford-and-twitter-match-made.html
Schwartz and 4th downs: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25677/jim-schwartz-and-fourth-downs
Is Jimmy Smith a first round pick?: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Is-CB-Jimmy-Smith-a-firstround-pick.html
Baylor's Danny Watkins transforms from goon to elite guard: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/baylors-danny-watkins-transforms-from-goon-to-elite-guard
Fun with draft stats - OTs: http://jac.scout.com/2/1060215.html
Don Bank's Mock draft (Lions take Anthony Castonzo): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/03/30/nfl-mock-draft/index.html
NFP's 4th mock draft (Lions take Anthony Castonzo): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-Scouts-Mock.html
Real GM interactive mock (Lions take Akeem Ayers): http://football.realgm.com/src_hangtime/53/20110329/an_interactive_2011_nfl_mock_draft/
Rang's big board: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14879040/rangs-big-board-top-32-plus-10
CBA / NFL Articles:
Prelude to April 6 - Players make case: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Prelude-to-April-6-Players-make-case.html
Rich McKay talks catch/no catch: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/30/rich-mckay-talks-catch-no-catch/
Blogs:
Stafford and twitter a match made in heaven: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/03/lions-stafford-and-twitter-match-made.html
Schwartz and 4th downs: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25677/jim-schwartz-and-fourth-downs
Wednesday 3-30-11 Morning Lions Links
Draft Articles:
Best on recent workout - Still got the jets ... feet feel good: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110329/SPORTS0101/103290414/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-Jahvid-Best-on-recent-workout--%E2%80%98still-got-the-jets-...-feet-feel-good%E2%80%99
Stefan Logan doesn't like new kickoff rules: http://www.freep.com/article/20110330/SPORTS01/103300431/1049/sports01/Lions-return-man-Stefan-Logan-doesn-t-like-new-kickoff-rules
Kirwan - Lions should invest in an OT (He also mentions prospects the Lions should pick to fill their holes): http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/29/kirwan-lions-should-invest-in-an-ot/
Overrated / Underrated prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14874784/overratedunderrated-setting-the-record-straight-on-prospects
Top 2011 prospects all have red flags: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andrew_perloff/03/29/draft-red-flags/
Draft Dish - Some players to watch: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-dish-dalton-could-pass-locker-mallett-on-draft-boards
Ayers, Moore deliver at UCLA's pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/29/ayers-moore-deliver-at-uclas-pro-day/
Amukamara's draft diary part 6: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/29/prince-amukamaras-draft-diary-part-six
CBA Articles:
Lockout could lead to college football on Sundays: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/29/lockout-could-lead-to-college-football-on-sundays/
Foxworth says players are kind of being dragged through the mud: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/29/foxworth-says-players-are-being-kind-of-dragged-through-the-mud/
Best on recent workout - Still got the jets ... feet feel good: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110329/SPORTS0101/103290414/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-Jahvid-Best-on-recent-workout--%E2%80%98still-got-the-jets-...-feet-feel-good%E2%80%99
Stefan Logan doesn't like new kickoff rules: http://www.freep.com/article/20110330/SPORTS01/103300431/1049/sports01/Lions-return-man-Stefan-Logan-doesn-t-like-new-kickoff-rules
Kirwan - Lions should invest in an OT (He also mentions prospects the Lions should pick to fill their holes): http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/29/kirwan-lions-should-invest-in-an-ot/
Overrated / Underrated prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14874784/overratedunderrated-setting-the-record-straight-on-prospects
Top 2011 prospects all have red flags: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andrew_perloff/03/29/draft-red-flags/
Draft Dish - Some players to watch: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-dish-dalton-could-pass-locker-mallett-on-draft-boards
Ayers, Moore deliver at UCLA's pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/29/ayers-moore-deliver-at-uclas-pro-day/
Amukamara's draft diary part 6: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/29/prince-amukamaras-draft-diary-part-six
CBA Articles:
Lockout could lead to college football on Sundays: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/29/lockout-could-lead-to-college-football-on-sundays/
Foxworth says players are kind of being dragged through the mud: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/29/foxworth-says-players-are-being-kind-of-dragged-through-the-mud/
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Tuesday 3-29-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Top 10 NFL TEs (Pettigrew is #9): http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/25756/power-rankings-top-10-nfl-tight-ends
Chat with Seifert (there's some Lions questions in there): http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/37693/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert
Draft Articles:
Breaking down Tyron Smith and Nate Solder: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breaking-down-Tyron-Smith-and-Nate-Solder.html
Who is the #3 WR (a look at some WR prospects): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Who-is-the-drafts-3rd-best-wideout.html
Rashad Carmichael Q&A: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Rashad-Carmichael-QA.html
Walterfootball's Mock Draft (Lions take Tyron Smith with #13, ILB Martez Wilson with #44 pick, CB Rashad Carmichael with #75 pick, RB Delone Carter with #107 pick, and OLB JT Thomas with #151): http://walterfootball.com/draft2011.php
CBA Articles:
Colts center gets detailed on lockout: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Saturday-School-Colts-center-gets-detailed-on-l?urn=nfl-wp669#remaining-content
Players to receive lockout pay: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ahx2HHSUcYft7Cd7Ic8HYaJDubYF?slug=pfw-20110329_nflpa_to_start_paying_players_through_lockout_fund
10 things to know, right now, about the labor situation: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/28/ten-things-to-know-right-now-about-the-labor-situation-3/
Blogs:
RB Mikel Leshoure visits Lions facilities: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/03/29/rb-mikel-leshoure-visits-lions-facility/
Seifert on the TE rankings: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25641/espn-com-power-rankings-top-10-tight-ends
Videos:
The Prince of thieves: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81eff7f6/The-Prince-of-thieves
Top 10 NFL TEs (Pettigrew is #9): http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/25756/power-rankings-top-10-nfl-tight-ends
Chat with Seifert (there's some Lions questions in there): http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/37693/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert
Draft Articles:
Breaking down Tyron Smith and Nate Solder: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breaking-down-Tyron-Smith-and-Nate-Solder.html
Who is the #3 WR (a look at some WR prospects): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Who-is-the-drafts-3rd-best-wideout.html
Rashad Carmichael Q&A: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Rashad-Carmichael-QA.html
Walterfootball's Mock Draft (Lions take Tyron Smith with #13, ILB Martez Wilson with #44 pick, CB Rashad Carmichael with #75 pick, RB Delone Carter with #107 pick, and OLB JT Thomas with #151): http://walterfootball.com/draft2011.php
CBA Articles:
Colts center gets detailed on lockout: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Saturday-School-Colts-center-gets-detailed-on-l?urn=nfl-wp669#remaining-content
Players to receive lockout pay: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ahx2HHSUcYft7Cd7Ic8HYaJDubYF?slug=pfw-20110329_nflpa_to_start_paying_players_through_lockout_fund
10 things to know, right now, about the labor situation: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/28/ten-things-to-know-right-now-about-the-labor-situation-3/
Blogs:
RB Mikel Leshoure visits Lions facilities: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/03/29/rb-mikel-leshoure-visits-lions-facility/
Seifert on the TE rankings: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25641/espn-com-power-rankings-top-10-tight-ends
Videos:
The Prince of thieves: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81eff7f6/The-Prince-of-thieves
Tuesday 3-29-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Good news? Suh won't grace Madden cover: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110328/SPORTS0101/103280390/1126/sports0101/Good-news?-Lions--Ndamukong-Suh-won%E2%80%99t-grace--Madden--cover
Aldon Smith, DeMarco Murray visit the Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110328/SPORTS0101/103280398/1126/sports0101/Missouri-DE-Aldon-Smith--Oklahoma-RB-DeMarco-Murray-visit-Lions
Lions losing defensive backs coach; two prospects visit: http://www.freep.com/article/20110328/SPORTS01/110328043/1049/sports01/Lions-losing-defensive-backs-coach-two-draft-prospects-visit
Lions CBs better, but average: http://det.scout.com/2/1059676.html
Lions fans need to get used to drafting for the long term: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/03/28/lions-fans-need-to-get-used-to-drafting-for-the-long-term/
Draft Articles:
Brian Billick examines o-line prospects: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-Philadelphia-Eagles-NFL-draft-Castonzo-Smith-Solder-032811
Don't expect Ayers to light up pro day: http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28126605
A look at 4 ILBs: http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-03-28/sports/bal-sportsblitz-feeling-draft0328_1_ravens-casey-matthews-draft
Another mock has Amukamara going to the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110328/SPORTS01/110328046/1049/sports01/Another-mock-draft-Profootballtalk-has-Nebraska-CB-going-Lions-No-13
Silva's mock 3 (Lions take Amukamara): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/28/2011-mock-draft-take-three/
Scouting report - WR Paul Niles: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127482/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Niles-Paul--WR--Nebraska
CBA Articles:
Players draft event won't compete with NFL draft: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/28/players-draft-event-wont-compete-with-nfl-draft
Players win court battle for retired workers comp: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/28/players-win-court-battle-for-retired-workers-comp
Judge in NFL case an unknown quantity: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-28-judge-susan-nelson_N.htm
Players claim irreparable harm now from NFL in court filing: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/03/players-claim-irreparable-harm-now-from-nfl-in-court-filing/1
Video:
First draft - Nate Solder: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-first-draft/09000d5d81efc4e7/First-Draft-Nate-Solder
Good news? Suh won't grace Madden cover: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110328/SPORTS0101/103280390/1126/sports0101/Good-news?-Lions--Ndamukong-Suh-won%E2%80%99t-grace--Madden--cover
Aldon Smith, DeMarco Murray visit the Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110328/SPORTS0101/103280398/1126/sports0101/Missouri-DE-Aldon-Smith--Oklahoma-RB-DeMarco-Murray-visit-Lions
Lions losing defensive backs coach; two prospects visit: http://www.freep.com/article/20110328/SPORTS01/110328043/1049/sports01/Lions-losing-defensive-backs-coach-two-draft-prospects-visit
Lions CBs better, but average: http://det.scout.com/2/1059676.html
Lions fans need to get used to drafting for the long term: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/03/28/lions-fans-need-to-get-used-to-drafting-for-the-long-term/
Draft Articles:
Brian Billick examines o-line prospects: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-Philadelphia-Eagles-NFL-draft-Castonzo-Smith-Solder-032811
Don't expect Ayers to light up pro day: http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28126605
A look at 4 ILBs: http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-03-28/sports/bal-sportsblitz-feeling-draft0328_1_ravens-casey-matthews-draft
Another mock has Amukamara going to the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110328/SPORTS01/110328046/1049/sports01/Another-mock-draft-Profootballtalk-has-Nebraska-CB-going-Lions-No-13
Silva's mock 3 (Lions take Amukamara): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/28/2011-mock-draft-take-three/
Scouting report - WR Paul Niles: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127482/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Niles-Paul--WR--Nebraska
CBA Articles:
Players draft event won't compete with NFL draft: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/28/players-draft-event-wont-compete-with-nfl-draft
Players win court battle for retired workers comp: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/28/players-win-court-battle-for-retired-workers-comp
Judge in NFL case an unknown quantity: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-28-judge-susan-nelson_N.htm
Players claim irreparable harm now from NFL in court filing: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/03/players-claim-irreparable-harm-now-from-nfl-in-court-filing/1
Video:
First draft - Nate Solder: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-first-draft/09000d5d81efc4e7/First-Draft-Nate-Solder
Monday, March 28, 2011
Monday 3-28-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions / NFL Articles:
Lions assistant leaving for West Virginia: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110328/SPORTS0101/103280382/1126/sports0101/Report--Lions-assistant-Daron-Roberts-leaving-for-West-Virginia
Twitter trumps lockout in case of Stafford updates: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/03/28/11/Open-Mike-Twitter-trumps-lockout-in-case/landing_lions.html?blockID=492163&feedID=3867
Key to a CBA - tip of the cap: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Key-to-a-CBA-tip-of-the-Cap.html
Draft Articles:
Amukamara, a Nigerian prince, is a royal pain to WRs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-28/amukamara-a-nigerian-prince-is-a-royal-pain-to-receivers
Villanova's Benjamin Ijalana - A top 5 OT: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Villanovas-Benjamin-Ijalana-A-top-five-OT.html
Kirwan's 3rd Mock Draft (The Lions take Anthony Castonzo with the #13 pick, and CB Curtis Brown with the #44 pick): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ef9d79/article/information-overload-latest-tworound-mock-gets-alteration?module=HP_cp2
The Shutdown Corner mock (the Lions take OT Derek Sherrod): http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-Corner-Mock-News-You-Can-Use-Edi?urn=nfl-wp632
Blogs:
RB DeMarco Murray, DE Aldon Smith visit the Lions: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/03/28/rb-demarco-murray-de-aldon-smith-visit-lions/
Rodgers beat Suh in the Madden cover contest: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25619/rodgers-peterson-still-in-race-for-madden-cover
Lions assistant leaving for West Virginia: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110328/SPORTS0101/103280382/1126/sports0101/Report--Lions-assistant-Daron-Roberts-leaving-for-West-Virginia
Twitter trumps lockout in case of Stafford updates: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/03/28/11/Open-Mike-Twitter-trumps-lockout-in-case/landing_lions.html?blockID=492163&feedID=3867
Key to a CBA - tip of the cap: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Key-to-a-CBA-tip-of-the-Cap.html
Draft Articles:
Amukamara, a Nigerian prince, is a royal pain to WRs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-28/amukamara-a-nigerian-prince-is-a-royal-pain-to-receivers
Villanova's Benjamin Ijalana - A top 5 OT: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Villanovas-Benjamin-Ijalana-A-top-five-OT.html
Kirwan's 3rd Mock Draft (The Lions take Anthony Castonzo with the #13 pick, and CB Curtis Brown with the #44 pick): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ef9d79/article/information-overload-latest-tworound-mock-gets-alteration?module=HP_cp2
The Shutdown Corner mock (the Lions take OT Derek Sherrod): http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-Corner-Mock-News-You-Can-Use-Edi?urn=nfl-wp632
Blogs:
RB DeMarco Murray, DE Aldon Smith visit the Lions: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/03/28/rb-demarco-murray-de-aldon-smith-visit-lions/
Rodgers beat Suh in the Madden cover contest: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25619/rodgers-peterson-still-in-race-for-madden-cover
Monday 3-28-11 Morning Lions Links
Articles:
Stafford says coaches know how he's doing: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/27/stafford-says-coaches-know-how-hes-doing/
Monday Morning QB: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/03/27/mmqb/index.html
Billick on top LB prospects: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-evaluates-top-linebacker-prospects-for-NFL-draft-032511
A look at the top d-line talent in the draft: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-27-draft-d-line_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
Underclassman who will be disappointed on draft day: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-day-blues-rbs-lewis-clay-to-be-most-disappointed
Stafford says coaches know how he's doing: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/27/stafford-says-coaches-know-how-hes-doing/
Monday Morning QB: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/03/27/mmqb/index.html
Billick on top LB prospects: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-evaluates-top-linebacker-prospects-for-NFL-draft-032511
A look at the top d-line talent in the draft: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-27-draft-d-line_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
Underclassman who will be disappointed on draft day: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-day-blues-rbs-lewis-clay-to-be-most-disappointed
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Sunday 3-27-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Draft Articles:
Lions have 3rd most busts according to Kiper's list: http://sidelionreport.com/2011/03/27/detroit-lions-have-third-most-draft-busts-according-to-kiper-list/
5 Quietly creeping into first round discussion: http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28105637
Seeking the truth between now and the draft: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Seeking-the-truth-between-now-and-the-draft.html
Hopefully an unknown judge displays more common sense than NFL owners and players: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/03/27/sports/doc4d8f80a43d38d039527945.txt
Videos:
First draft - JJ Watt: http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d81eeed65&module=HP_cp2
Lions have 3rd most busts according to Kiper's list: http://sidelionreport.com/2011/03/27/detroit-lions-have-third-most-draft-busts-according-to-kiper-list/
5 Quietly creeping into first round discussion: http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28105637
Seeking the truth between now and the draft: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Seeking-the-truth-between-now-and-the-draft.html
Hopefully an unknown judge displays more common sense than NFL owners and players: http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/03/27/sports/doc4d8f80a43d38d039527945.txt
Videos:
First draft - JJ Watt: http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d81eeed65&module=HP_cp2
Position Previews
Cornerbacks:
NFL Draft Breakdown - CBs: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/21/11/NFL-Draft-Breakdown-The-cornerbacks/landing.html?blockID=508146&feedID=3862
NFL Draft Analysis - CBs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-18/nfl-draft-analysis-cornerbacks
Draft preview - primary secondary prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14795835/draft-preview-primary-secondary-prospects
Kirwan's CB overview: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f5df07/article/peterson-amukamara-are-cream-of-crop-in-defensive-back-class
Scouting the CBs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f5e855/article/peterson-compares-favorably-to-one-of-games-best-corners
Gosselin examines Safeties in the draft: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/04/20/1978210/examining-safeties-for-the-nfl.html
Billick on defensive back prospects: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-evaluates-top-defensive-back-prospects-for-NFL-draft-032511
Analyzing the drafts CBs: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2011/04/analyzing_the_d_4.html
Draft position preview - Cornerbacks: http://www.csnphilly.com/03/12/11/NFL-draft-position-preview-Cornerbacks/landing_insider_didinger.html?blockID=439429&feedID=704
Top 3 CB prospects: http://nflmocks.com/2011/04/10/take-your-pick-best-cornerback-prospects/
Top corners leave no doubt at combine: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=combinereport0301&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft2011%2fnotebook%3fpage%3dcombinereport0301
NFL combine report - CBs: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/03/01/scouting.combine.dbs/index.html
A look at some CBs: http://www.herald-mail.com/sports/bs-sp-ravens-combine-0228-20110227,0,4613907.story
Scouting defensive backs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-Defensive-Backs.html
Linebackers:
After intriguing top-tier players, LB draft class is thin: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f58e6e/article/after-intriguing-toptier-players-backer-draft-class-thin
Scouting LBs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f57e99/article/millers-skill-earns-backer-high-praise-entering-draft
Compare and contrast - OLBs: http://det.scout.com/2/1066006.html
Gosselin examines LBs: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/04/18/1974699/examining-linebackers-for-the.html
Pompei ranks the OLBs: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-04-19/sports/ct-spt-0419-web-nfl-draft-outside-lin20110418_1_nfl-draft-fastest-linebackers-von-miller
2011 draft preview - LBs: http://www.csnbayarea.com/04/19/11/2011-NFL-Draft-preview-linebackers/landing_maiocco_v3.html?blockID=506798&feedID=2539
NFL draft analysis - ILBs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-15/nfl-draft-analysis-inside-linebackers
After Von Miller, LB talent in NFL draft tumbles: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-04-04-sw-linebackers-preview_N.htm
Draft Preview - Best of Linebackers: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14833361/draft-preview-best-of-linebacker-prospects
Billick on top LB prospects: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-evaluates-top-linebacker-prospects-for-NFL-draft-032511
Draft position preview - Linebackers: http://www.csnphilly.com/03/13/11/NFL-draft-position-preview-Linebackers/landing_eagles_loud3r.html?blockID=439877&feedID=704
Top tier of LBs boost stock with work at combine: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ea9532/article/top-tier-of-linebackers-boost-stock-with-work-at-combine
NFL Draft early look - OLBs: http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2011/01/20/nfl-draft-early-look-outside-linebackers/
NFL combine notes - LB breakdown: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-combine-notes-LB-breakdown.html
Finding playmaking LBs: http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2011/3/5/2027015/2011-nfl-draft-playmaking-linebackers-dallas-cowboys
A look at 4 LB prospects: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baltimore-sports-blog/bal-sportsblitz-feeling-draft-lbs0223,0,7844830.story
Scouting LBs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-Linebackers.html
Defensive Ends:
NFL Draft breakdown - DLine: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/22/11/NFL-Draft-Breakdown-Defensive-linemen/landing_lions.html?blockID=509126&feedID=3862
Health concerns dog Bowers' stock as top tier pick (A look at DEs): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/default.htm?loc=interstitialskip
Draft offers DE prospects capable of making immediate impact: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f51236/article/draft-offers-de-prospects-capable-of-making-immediate-impact?module=HP_cp2
Gosselin - Defensive linemen likely to dominate early rounds of NFL draft: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/04/18/3560339/defensive-linemen-likely-to-dominate.html
Evaluating the defensive line prospects: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/04/20/1978222/evaluating-the-defensive-linemen.html
With so much DE talent to choose from, teams seek proper fit: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f4616c/article/with-so-much-de-talent-to-choose-from-teams-seek-proper-fit
Billick on defensive linemen prospects: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-evaluates-top-defensive-lineman-prospects-for-NFL-draft-032711
2011 Draft - Year of the D-Lineman: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/year-of-the-d-lineman
NFL Draft Analysis - DEs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-13/nfl-draft-analysis-defensive-ends
DE rankings: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/04/18/my-defensive-end-rankings/
Hybrid DEs: Heyward's the best of hybrid DEs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-11/ohio-states-cameron-heyward-the-best-of-drafts-hybrid-ends
A look at the top D-Line talent: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-27-draft-d-line_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
Draft preview - Best DE prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14862168/draft-preview-best-of-defensive-line-prospects
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
Talented crop of D-lineman: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ea714b/article/talented-crop-of-dlinemen-could-end-qb-run-at-top-of-draft?module=HP_cp2
Combine notes - breaking down the DL: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Combine-notes-breaking-down-the-DL.html
Quinn leads strong pass rushing group: http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=47720&pcid=46
Scouting defensive lineman: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-Defensive-Linemen.html
Offensive Line:
NFL draft analysis - OTs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-20/nfl-draft-analysis-offensive-tackles
An overview of the top o-linemen: http://www.profootballnyc.com/2011/04/2011-nfl-draft-overview-of-top.html
NFL draft analysis - Olinemen: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/120251424.html
Top 10 Olinemen in the draft: http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/top-10-offensive-linemen-916837.html
NFL draft overview - offensive line: http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/04/17/3006970/nfl-draft-overview-offensive-line.html
NFL draft breakdown - offensive line: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/19/11/NFL-Draft-Breakdown-The-offensive-line/landing_lions.html?blockID=506649&feedID=3862
Deep o-line talent pool still might not satisfy teams' needs: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f3b972/article/deep-oline-talent-pool-still-might-not-satisfy-teams-needs?module=HP_cp2
Draft offers potential franchise caliber anchors of blind side: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f3dcbc/article/draft-offers-potential-franchisecaliber-anchors-of-blind-side?module=HP_cp2
Interior lineman offer intrigue in draft's early stages: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f417d7/article/interior-linemen-offer-intrigue-in-drafts-early-stages?module=HP_cp2
Draft Preview - Best of o-line prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14892965/draft-preview-best-of-offensive-line-prospects
At offensive line, NFL draft could yield rich first round crop: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-30-sw-offensive-line_N.htm
NFL draft analysis - centers and guards: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-19/nfl-draft-analysis-centers-and-offensive-guards
NFL draft position preview - Centers and guards: http://www.csnphilly.com/04/17/11/NFL-draft-position-preview-Guards--cente/landing_eagles_loud3r.html?blockID=505692&feedID=692
Threesome of tackles vying to be first lineman selected: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81eb57d6/article/threesome-of-tackles-vying-to-be-first-lineman-selected
OL combine review: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=combinereport226
OL combine report: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/02/26/OLTE.combine.report/
Scouting the offensive line: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-the-Offensive-Line.html
Top 5 OT Prospects: http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/Patriots_offensive_line_draft_04-08-11_L4NELN_v2.16aaa29.html
Wide Receivers:
NFL Draft Analysis - WRs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-22/nfl-draft-analysis-wide-receivers
Mid/late round wideouts with big time talent: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Midlate-round-wideouts-with-bigtime-talent.html
NFL draft preview - WRs: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/04/20/2235872/nfl-draft-previews-wide-receivers.html
NFL Draft - WRs: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-04-16/sports/ct-spt-0417-web-nfl-draft-wide-receiv20110416_1_jon-baldwin-receivers-nfl-hits/l
Impact WRs at top of draft highlight this year's class: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f37119/article/impact-receivers-at-top-of-draft-highlight-this-years-class?module=HP_cp2
Billick evualates WR prospects: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-evaluates-wide-receiver-prospects-for-NFL-draft-040811
WR Prospect preview: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14919392/green-jones-sit-atop-this-years-receiving-prospects
Top 5 WRs: http://www.examiner.com/nfl-draft-in-national/2011-nfl-draft-top-five-wide-receivers
Who is the #3 WR (a look at some WR prospects): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Who-is-the-drafts-3rd-best-wideout.html
Top 5 late round receivers: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-five-late-round-receiver-values.html
Mid round WRs: http://www.examiner.com/houston-texans-in-houston/texans-draft-watch-mid-round-wide-receivers
Scouting WRs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-Tight-Ends-and-Receivers.html
Running Backs:
Gosselin examines RBs: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/04/17/3559467/examining-running-backs-for-nfl.html
At RB draft class has questions after top 2 prospects: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-04-17-sw-running-backs_N.htm
Pompei looks at RBs: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0421-web-nfl-draft-running-bac20110420,0,1804785.stor
Ingram might be lone first rounder among RBs (This has a listing of the top RBs): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14951021/ingram-might-be-lone-firstrounder-among-running-backs
NFL Draft breakdown - The RBs: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/13/11/NFL-Draft-Breakdown-The-running-backs/landing_lions.html?blockID=503525&feedID=3862
RB Overview: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f33317/article/ingram-might-be-only-hope-for-rb-to-be-taken-in-first-round?module=HP_cp2
More on RBs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f337c4/article/teams-struggling-to-find-franchise-back-in-this-years-draft?module=HP_cp2
Compare and contrast - All purpose RBs: http://det.scout.com/2/1062475.html
Compare and contrast - All around RBs: http://det.scout.com/2/1061784.html
Compare and contrast - Power RBs: http://det.scout.com/2/1062048.html
A look at some RBs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/sweet-dreams-virginia-techs-ryan-williams-has-visions-of-greatness
NFL Draft position preview - RBs: http://www.csnphilly.com/04/11/11/NFL-draft-position-preview-Running-backs/landing_eagles_loud3r.html?blockID=501704&feedID=704
Scouting RBs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-Running-Backs.html
Multiple Positions:
CB/LB/DE/OT/WR/RB prospect overview: http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110226/PKR01/110226044/Outside-LB-offensive-tackle-among-draft-possibilities-at-No-32-spot
OLBs/DEs combine review: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=combinereport228
OLB-DE tweeners: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/07/draft-dose-where-olb-de-tweeners-fit-best
Top 5 OLBs and DEs: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-combine-hybrid-defensive-players-including-von-miller-excel-022811
Combine DE/LB report: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/02/28/combine.dl.lb/index.html
WRs/RBs combine review: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=combinereport227
Overrated / Underrated prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14874784/overratedunderrated-setting-the-record-straight-on-prospects
The draft's top 5 overrated prospects: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-drafts-top-five-overrated-prospects.html
Top 5 most underrated prospects: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-five-most-underrated-prospects.html
Top 2011 prospects all have red flags: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andrew_perloff/03/29/draft-red-flags/
FCS offensive draft possibilities: http://www.9news.com/sports/college/193686/612/In-the-FCS-Huddle-FCS-Offensive-Draft-Possibilities
FCS defensive draft possibilities: http://www.9news.com/sports/college/football/article/193687/612/In-the-FCS-Huddle-FCS-Defensive-Draft-Possibilities
2011 Wes Walker Watch (A list of 10 off the radar NFL prospects that have a shot to make the league): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/04/15/wes-welker-watch/index.html
Rick Gosselin ranks the best at each position (You have to be a subscriber to get the article, but the list is in the comment section below or at least it was at the time I posted the link for this article): http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/nfl/headlines/20110331-gosselin-ranks-the-best-at-each-position-for-2011-nfl-draft.ece
Better late than never - teams can find gems after the first round: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f3de58/article/better-late-than-never-teams-can-find-gems-after-first-round?module=HP_cp2
NFL draft analysis - offense: http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17864764/l
Stars, sleepers, and overrated of the 2011 draft: http://football.realgm.com/src_twelfthwriter/79/20110417/stars_sleepers_and_overrated_of_the_2011_nfl_draft//l
NFL Draft Breakdown - CBs: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/21/11/NFL-Draft-Breakdown-The-cornerbacks/landing.html?blockID=508146&feedID=3862
NFL Draft Analysis - CBs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-18/nfl-draft-analysis-cornerbacks
Draft preview - primary secondary prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14795835/draft-preview-primary-secondary-prospects
Kirwan's CB overview: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f5df07/article/peterson-amukamara-are-cream-of-crop-in-defensive-back-class
Scouting the CBs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f5e855/article/peterson-compares-favorably-to-one-of-games-best-corners
Gosselin examines Safeties in the draft: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/04/20/1978210/examining-safeties-for-the-nfl.html
Billick on defensive back prospects: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-evaluates-top-defensive-back-prospects-for-NFL-draft-032511
Analyzing the drafts CBs: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/extra_points/2011/04/analyzing_the_d_4.html
Draft position preview - Cornerbacks: http://www.csnphilly.com/03/12/11/NFL-draft-position-preview-Cornerbacks/landing_insider_didinger.html?blockID=439429&feedID=704
Top 3 CB prospects: http://nflmocks.com/2011/04/10/take-your-pick-best-cornerback-prospects/
Top corners leave no doubt at combine: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=combinereport0301&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft2011%2fnotebook%3fpage%3dcombinereport0301
NFL combine report - CBs: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/03/01/scouting.combine.dbs/index.html
A look at some CBs: http://www.herald-mail.com/sports/bs-sp-ravens-combine-0228-20110227,0,4613907.story
Scouting defensive backs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-Defensive-Backs.html
Linebackers:
After intriguing top-tier players, LB draft class is thin: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f58e6e/article/after-intriguing-toptier-players-backer-draft-class-thin
Scouting LBs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f57e99/article/millers-skill-earns-backer-high-praise-entering-draft
Compare and contrast - OLBs: http://det.scout.com/2/1066006.html
Gosselin examines LBs: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/04/18/1974699/examining-linebackers-for-the.html
Pompei ranks the OLBs: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-04-19/sports/ct-spt-0419-web-nfl-draft-outside-lin20110418_1_nfl-draft-fastest-linebackers-von-miller
2011 draft preview - LBs: http://www.csnbayarea.com/04/19/11/2011-NFL-Draft-preview-linebackers/landing_maiocco_v3.html?blockID=506798&feedID=2539
NFL draft analysis - ILBs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-15/nfl-draft-analysis-inside-linebackers
After Von Miller, LB talent in NFL draft tumbles: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-04-04-sw-linebackers-preview_N.htm
Draft Preview - Best of Linebackers: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14833361/draft-preview-best-of-linebacker-prospects
Billick on top LB prospects: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-evaluates-top-linebacker-prospects-for-NFL-draft-032511
Draft position preview - Linebackers: http://www.csnphilly.com/03/13/11/NFL-draft-position-preview-Linebackers/landing_eagles_loud3r.html?blockID=439877&feedID=704
Top tier of LBs boost stock with work at combine: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ea9532/article/top-tier-of-linebackers-boost-stock-with-work-at-combine
NFL Draft early look - OLBs: http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2011/01/20/nfl-draft-early-look-outside-linebackers/
NFL combine notes - LB breakdown: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-combine-notes-LB-breakdown.html
Finding playmaking LBs: http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2011/3/5/2027015/2011-nfl-draft-playmaking-linebackers-dallas-cowboys
A look at 4 LB prospects: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baltimore-sports-blog/bal-sportsblitz-feeling-draft-lbs0223,0,7844830.story
Scouting LBs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-Linebackers.html
Defensive Ends:
NFL Draft breakdown - DLine: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/22/11/NFL-Draft-Breakdown-Defensive-linemen/landing_lions.html?blockID=509126&feedID=3862
Health concerns dog Bowers' stock as top tier pick (A look at DEs): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/default.htm?loc=interstitialskip
Draft offers DE prospects capable of making immediate impact: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f51236/article/draft-offers-de-prospects-capable-of-making-immediate-impact?module=HP_cp2
Gosselin - Defensive linemen likely to dominate early rounds of NFL draft: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/04/18/3560339/defensive-linemen-likely-to-dominate.html
Evaluating the defensive line prospects: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/04/20/1978222/evaluating-the-defensive-linemen.html
With so much DE talent to choose from, teams seek proper fit: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f4616c/article/with-so-much-de-talent-to-choose-from-teams-seek-proper-fit
Billick on defensive linemen prospects: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-evaluates-top-defensive-lineman-prospects-for-NFL-draft-032711
2011 Draft - Year of the D-Lineman: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/year-of-the-d-lineman
NFL Draft Analysis - DEs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-13/nfl-draft-analysis-defensive-ends
DE rankings: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/04/18/my-defensive-end-rankings/
Hybrid DEs: Heyward's the best of hybrid DEs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-11/ohio-states-cameron-heyward-the-best-of-drafts-hybrid-ends
A look at the top D-Line talent: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-27-draft-d-line_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip
Draft preview - Best DE prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14862168/draft-preview-best-of-defensive-line-prospects
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
Talented crop of D-lineman: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ea714b/article/talented-crop-of-dlinemen-could-end-qb-run-at-top-of-draft?module=HP_cp2
Combine notes - breaking down the DL: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Combine-notes-breaking-down-the-DL.html
Quinn leads strong pass rushing group: http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=47720&pcid=46
Scouting defensive lineman: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-Defensive-Linemen.html
Offensive Line:
NFL draft analysis - OTs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-20/nfl-draft-analysis-offensive-tackles
An overview of the top o-linemen: http://www.profootballnyc.com/2011/04/2011-nfl-draft-overview-of-top.html
NFL draft analysis - Olinemen: http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/120251424.html
Top 10 Olinemen in the draft: http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/top-10-offensive-linemen-916837.html
NFL draft overview - offensive line: http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/04/17/3006970/nfl-draft-overview-offensive-line.html
NFL draft breakdown - offensive line: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/19/11/NFL-Draft-Breakdown-The-offensive-line/landing_lions.html?blockID=506649&feedID=3862
Deep o-line talent pool still might not satisfy teams' needs: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f3b972/article/deep-oline-talent-pool-still-might-not-satisfy-teams-needs?module=HP_cp2
Draft offers potential franchise caliber anchors of blind side: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f3dcbc/article/draft-offers-potential-franchisecaliber-anchors-of-blind-side?module=HP_cp2
Interior lineman offer intrigue in draft's early stages: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f417d7/article/interior-linemen-offer-intrigue-in-drafts-early-stages?module=HP_cp2
Draft Preview - Best of o-line prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14892965/draft-preview-best-of-offensive-line-prospects
At offensive line, NFL draft could yield rich first round crop: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-30-sw-offensive-line_N.htm
NFL draft analysis - centers and guards: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-19/nfl-draft-analysis-centers-and-offensive-guards
NFL draft position preview - Centers and guards: http://www.csnphilly.com/04/17/11/NFL-draft-position-preview-Guards--cente/landing_eagles_loud3r.html?blockID=505692&feedID=692
Threesome of tackles vying to be first lineman selected: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81eb57d6/article/threesome-of-tackles-vying-to-be-first-lineman-selected
OL combine review: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=combinereport226
OL combine report: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/02/26/OLTE.combine.report/
Scouting the offensive line: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-the-Offensive-Line.html
Top 5 OT Prospects: http://www.projo.com/patriots/content/Patriots_offensive_line_draft_04-08-11_L4NELN_v2.16aaa29.html
Wide Receivers:
NFL Draft Analysis - WRs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-22/nfl-draft-analysis-wide-receivers
Mid/late round wideouts with big time talent: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Midlate-round-wideouts-with-bigtime-talent.html
NFL draft preview - WRs: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/04/20/2235872/nfl-draft-previews-wide-receivers.html
NFL Draft - WRs: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-04-16/sports/ct-spt-0417-web-nfl-draft-wide-receiv20110416_1_jon-baldwin-receivers-nfl-hits/l
Impact WRs at top of draft highlight this year's class: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f37119/article/impact-receivers-at-top-of-draft-highlight-this-years-class?module=HP_cp2
Billick evualates WR prospects: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-evaluates-wide-receiver-prospects-for-NFL-draft-040811
WR Prospect preview: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14919392/green-jones-sit-atop-this-years-receiving-prospects
Top 5 WRs: http://www.examiner.com/nfl-draft-in-national/2011-nfl-draft-top-five-wide-receivers
Who is the #3 WR (a look at some WR prospects): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Who-is-the-drafts-3rd-best-wideout.html
Top 5 late round receivers: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-five-late-round-receiver-values.html
Mid round WRs: http://www.examiner.com/houston-texans-in-houston/texans-draft-watch-mid-round-wide-receivers
Scouting WRs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-Tight-Ends-and-Receivers.html
Running Backs:
Gosselin examines RBs: http://www.sacbee.com/2011/04/17/3559467/examining-running-backs-for-nfl.html
At RB draft class has questions after top 2 prospects: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-04-17-sw-running-backs_N.htm
Pompei looks at RBs: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0421-web-nfl-draft-running-bac20110420,0,1804785.stor
Ingram might be lone first rounder among RBs (This has a listing of the top RBs): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14951021/ingram-might-be-lone-firstrounder-among-running-backs
NFL Draft breakdown - The RBs: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/13/11/NFL-Draft-Breakdown-The-running-backs/landing_lions.html?blockID=503525&feedID=3862
RB Overview: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f33317/article/ingram-might-be-only-hope-for-rb-to-be-taken-in-first-round?module=HP_cp2
More on RBs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f337c4/article/teams-struggling-to-find-franchise-back-in-this-years-draft?module=HP_cp2
Compare and contrast - All purpose RBs: http://det.scout.com/2/1062475.html
Compare and contrast - All around RBs: http://det.scout.com/2/1061784.html
Compare and contrast - Power RBs: http://det.scout.com/2/1062048.html
A look at some RBs: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/sweet-dreams-virginia-techs-ryan-williams-has-visions-of-greatness
NFL Draft position preview - RBs: http://www.csnphilly.com/04/11/11/NFL-draft-position-preview-Running-backs/landing_eagles_loud3r.html?blockID=501704&feedID=704
Scouting RBs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scouting-Running-Backs.html
Multiple Positions:
CB/LB/DE/OT/WR/RB prospect overview: http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110226/PKR01/110226044/Outside-LB-offensive-tackle-among-draft-possibilities-at-No-32-spot
OLBs/DEs combine review: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=combinereport228
OLB-DE tweeners: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/07/draft-dose-where-olb-de-tweeners-fit-best
Top 5 OLBs and DEs: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-combine-hybrid-defensive-players-including-von-miller-excel-022811
Combine DE/LB report: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/02/28/combine.dl.lb/index.html
WRs/RBs combine review: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2011/notebook?page=combinereport227
Overrated / Underrated prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14874784/overratedunderrated-setting-the-record-straight-on-prospects
The draft's top 5 overrated prospects: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-drafts-top-five-overrated-prospects.html
Top 5 most underrated prospects: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-five-most-underrated-prospects.html
Top 2011 prospects all have red flags: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andrew_perloff/03/29/draft-red-flags/
FCS offensive draft possibilities: http://www.9news.com/sports/college/193686/612/In-the-FCS-Huddle-FCS-Offensive-Draft-Possibilities
FCS defensive draft possibilities: http://www.9news.com/sports/college/football/article/193687/612/In-the-FCS-Huddle-FCS-Defensive-Draft-Possibilities
2011 Wes Walker Watch (A list of 10 off the radar NFL prospects that have a shot to make the league): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/04/15/wes-welker-watch/index.html
Rick Gosselin ranks the best at each position (You have to be a subscriber to get the article, but the list is in the comment section below or at least it was at the time I posted the link for this article): http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/nfl/headlines/20110331-gosselin-ranks-the-best-at-each-position-for-2011-nfl-draft.ece
Better late than never - teams can find gems after the first round: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f3de58/article/better-late-than-never-teams-can-find-gems-after-first-round?module=HP_cp2
NFL draft analysis - offense: http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17864764/l
Stars, sleepers, and overrated of the 2011 draft: http://football.realgm.com/src_twelfthwriter/79/20110417/stars_sleepers_and_overrated_of_the_2011_nfl_draft//l
Sunday 3-27-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions / Draft Articles:
Schwartz - Best's toe injuries don't bother me: http://www.freep.com/article/20110327/SPORTS01/103270628/1049/sports01/Schwartz-Best-s-turf-toe-injuries-don-t-worry-me
NFL mock draft roundup - Lions to take Tyron Smith: http://www.freep.com/article/20110327/SPORTS01/110327002/1049/sports01/NFL-mock-draft-roundup-Lions-take-USC-OL-Tyron-Smith
Draft preview - best of defensive line prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14862168/draft-preview-best-of-defensive-line-prospects
Video:
Draft Steals: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81eeea1c/Which-receivers-will-be-draft-day-steals?module=HP_headlines
Schwartz - Best's toe injuries don't bother me: http://www.freep.com/article/20110327/SPORTS01/103270628/1049/sports01/Schwartz-Best-s-turf-toe-injuries-don-t-worry-me
NFL mock draft roundup - Lions to take Tyron Smith: http://www.freep.com/article/20110327/SPORTS01/110327002/1049/sports01/NFL-mock-draft-roundup-Lions-take-USC-OL-Tyron-Smith
Draft preview - best of defensive line prospects: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14862168/draft-preview-best-of-defensive-line-prospects
Video:
Draft Steals: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81eeea1c/Which-receivers-will-be-draft-day-steals?module=HP_headlines
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Saturday 3-26-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Articles:
NFL draft rumors: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-draft-rumors-3231.html
Kerrigan's draft stock on the rise: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/26/reports-ryan-kerrigans-draft-stock-on-the-rise/
Robert Quinn scouting report: http://nflmocks.com/2011/03/26/robert-quinn-2011-draft-scouting-report/
NFL whiffs on kickoff rules: http://det.scout.com/2/1059150.html
Blogs:
NFC North Weekend Mailbag: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25577/nfc-north-weekend-mailbag-39
Video:
Draft debate - Defensive linemen: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81ef332a/Draft-debate-Defensive-linemen
Inside the draft room - OL debate: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d81eeed67/Inside-the-draft-room-OL-debate
NFL draft rumors: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-draft-rumors-3231.html
Kerrigan's draft stock on the rise: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/26/reports-ryan-kerrigans-draft-stock-on-the-rise/
Robert Quinn scouting report: http://nflmocks.com/2011/03/26/robert-quinn-2011-draft-scouting-report/
NFL whiffs on kickoff rules: http://det.scout.com/2/1059150.html
Blogs:
NFC North Weekend Mailbag: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25577/nfc-north-weekend-mailbag-39
Video:
Draft debate - Defensive linemen: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81ef332a/Draft-debate-Defensive-linemen
Inside the draft room - OL debate: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/09000d5d81eeed67/Inside-the-draft-room-OL-debate
Saturday 3-26-11 Morning Lions Links
Articles:
Brian Billick on CB hopefuls: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-evaluates-top-defensive-back-prospects-for-NFL-draft-032511
Eastern Washington RB Jones one to watch: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/25/mayock-eastern-washington-rb-jones-one-to-watch/
Scouting Report - DE Justin Houston: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127476/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Justin-Houston--DE-OLB--Georgia
Scouting Report - DE Robert Quinn: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/126852/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Robert-Quinn--DE--North-Carolina
Scouting Report - CB Rashad Carmichael: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-25/scouting-report-virginia-tech-cb-rashad-carmichael
Scouting Report - WR Jimmy Young: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-25/scouting-report-tcu-wr-jimmy-young
CBA Articles:
Drug test grandstanding simply NFL's latest PR play: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14858042/drugtest-grandstanding-simply-nfls-latest-pr-play
Video:
First draft - Akeem Ayers: http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d81ee98d2&module=HP_cp2
Brian Billick on CB hopefuls: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brian-Billick-evaluates-top-defensive-back-prospects-for-NFL-draft-032511
Eastern Washington RB Jones one to watch: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/25/mayock-eastern-washington-rb-jones-one-to-watch/
Scouting Report - DE Justin Houston: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127476/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Justin-Houston--DE-OLB--Georgia
Scouting Report - DE Robert Quinn: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/126852/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Robert-Quinn--DE--North-Carolina
Scouting Report - CB Rashad Carmichael: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-25/scouting-report-virginia-tech-cb-rashad-carmichael
Scouting Report - WR Jimmy Young: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-25/scouting-report-tcu-wr-jimmy-young
CBA Articles:
Drug test grandstanding simply NFL's latest PR play: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14858042/drugtest-grandstanding-simply-nfls-latest-pr-play
Video:
First draft - Akeem Ayers: http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d81ee98d2&module=HP_cp2
Friday, March 25, 2011
Friday 3-25-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Lions will continue growing offensive and defensive fronts: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-will-Continue-Growing-Offensive-and-Defensive-Fronts/0f9d0721-0301-4d09-ba65-723b26ac12d5
Odds favor Lions picking DE first: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/03/25/11/NFL-Draft-breakdown-Odds-favor-Lions-pic/landing_lions.html?blockID=490558&feedID=3862
Lions team report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045
Draft Articles:
Out for redemption: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Out-for-redemption.html
The Ahmad Black debate: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-Ahmad-Black-debate.html
PFW Mock Draft 3.0 (Lions take Anthony Castonzo): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/25/2011-mock-draft-30
CBA Articles:
This could get ugly: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/This-could-get-ugly.html
Could NFL owners demand players open their books: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/03/could-nfl-owners-demand-players-open-their-books/1
Lions will continue growing offensive and defensive fronts: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-will-Continue-Growing-Offensive-and-Defensive-Fronts/0f9d0721-0301-4d09-ba65-723b26ac12d5
Odds favor Lions picking DE first: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/03/25/11/NFL-Draft-breakdown-Odds-favor-Lions-pic/landing_lions.html?blockID=490558&feedID=3862
Lions team report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045
Draft Articles:
Out for redemption: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Out-for-redemption.html
The Ahmad Black debate: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-Ahmad-Black-debate.html
PFW Mock Draft 3.0 (Lions take Anthony Castonzo): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/25/2011-mock-draft-30
CBA Articles:
This could get ugly: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/This-could-get-ugly.html
Could NFL owners demand players open their books: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/03/could-nfl-owners-demand-players-open-their-books/1
Friday 3-25-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions / Draft Articles:
Lockout will hurt Lions, Stafford more than most: http://www.freep.com/article/20110325/COL08/103250433/1049/SPORTS01/Drew-Sharp-Lockout-will-hurt-Lions-Stafford-more-than-most
QB with most to prove this year (Stafford is mentioned as one of the QBs. He's discussed first in the video.): http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/24/qb-with-most-to-prove-this-year-peyton-manning/?module=HP_spotlight
Herzlich beat cancer, long odds for his shot at NFL draft: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-24-mark-herzlich-sw_N.htm
Young helped himself at Boise St. pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/24/mayock-young-helped-himself-at-boise-st-pro-day/
Agent refutes questioning Bowers' health: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81eedde2/article/agent-refutes-reports-questioning-clemson-de-bowers-health
Cold hard football facts - the unreliability of the wonderlic test: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/03/24/wonderlic-test/index.html
Scouting report - DE Cameron Heyward: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127471/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Cameron-Heyward--DE--Ohio-State
Draft profile - Akeem Ayers: http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/4887/draft-profile-ucla-olb-akeem-ayers
CBA Articles:
League, union must somehow find a win-win: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/24/league-union-must-somehow-find-a-win-win/
How greed can kill the golden goose: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/03/25/how-greed-can-kill-the-golden-goose/
Video:
Which WRs will be draft day steals: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81eeea1c/Which-receivers-will-be-draft-day-steals
First draft - JJ Watt: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81eeed65/First-draft-J-J-Watt
Lockout will hurt Lions, Stafford more than most: http://www.freep.com/article/20110325/COL08/103250433/1049/SPORTS01/Drew-Sharp-Lockout-will-hurt-Lions-Stafford-more-than-most
QB with most to prove this year (Stafford is mentioned as one of the QBs. He's discussed first in the video.): http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/24/qb-with-most-to-prove-this-year-peyton-manning/?module=HP_spotlight
Herzlich beat cancer, long odds for his shot at NFL draft: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-24-mark-herzlich-sw_N.htm
Young helped himself at Boise St. pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/24/mayock-young-helped-himself-at-boise-st-pro-day/
Agent refutes questioning Bowers' health: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81eedde2/article/agent-refutes-reports-questioning-clemson-de-bowers-health
Cold hard football facts - the unreliability of the wonderlic test: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/03/24/wonderlic-test/index.html
Scouting report - DE Cameron Heyward: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127471/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Cameron-Heyward--DE--Ohio-State
Draft profile - Akeem Ayers: http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/4887/draft-profile-ucla-olb-akeem-ayers
CBA Articles:
League, union must somehow find a win-win: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/24/league-union-must-somehow-find-a-win-win/
How greed can kill the golden goose: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/03/25/how-greed-can-kill-the-golden-goose/
Video:
Which WRs will be draft day steals: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81eeea1c/Which-receivers-will-be-draft-day-steals
First draft - JJ Watt: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81eeed65/First-draft-J-J-Watt
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Thursday 3-24-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions / Draft Articles:
Stafford begins throwing: http://www.freep.com/article/20110324/SPORTS01/110324012/1049/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-begins-throwing-
Tyron Smith isn't a high risk (This article has draft questions and answers from a Cowboy's perspective.): http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/03/bob-sturm-answers-cowboys-draf.html
Tricky part of OT evaluation is production vs. potential: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81eead0b/article/tricky-part-of-ot-evaluation-is-production-vs-potential?module=HP_cp2
Teams get first look at NC State LB Irving: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/24/teams-get-first-look-at-n-c-state-linebacker-irving/
Scouts taking notes of Central Florida prospects: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/24/scouts-taking-note-of-central-florida-prospects/
BC Pro day - win for Castonzo, draw for Herzlich: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-23/boston-college-pro-day-win-for-castonzo-draw-for-herzlich
Behind the measurements - Height Vs. Arm Length: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Behind-the-Measurements-Height-vs-Arm-Length-6572.html
ILB Wujciak is an intriguing 3-4 prospect: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Maryland-ILB-Alex-Wujciak-is-an-intriguing-34-sleeper.html
CBA Articles:
The real victims of the work stoppage: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Behind-the-Measurements-Height-vs-Arm-Length-6572.html
Without playbooks, rookies will suffer in lockout: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Without-playbooks-rookies-will-suffer-in-lockout.html
A fight to the finish: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/24/a-fight-to-the-finish
Blogs:
ESPN Draft expert - CB Jimmy Smith possesses top 15 talent: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/03/espn-draft-expert-cb-jimmy-smith.html
Draftwatch - NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/38839/draft-watch-nfc-north-14
Stafford begins throwing: http://www.freep.com/article/20110324/SPORTS01/110324012/1049/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-begins-throwing-
Tyron Smith isn't a high risk (This article has draft questions and answers from a Cowboy's perspective.): http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2011/03/bob-sturm-answers-cowboys-draf.html
Tricky part of OT evaluation is production vs. potential: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81eead0b/article/tricky-part-of-ot-evaluation-is-production-vs-potential?module=HP_cp2
Teams get first look at NC State LB Irving: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/24/teams-get-first-look-at-n-c-state-linebacker-irving/
Scouts taking notes of Central Florida prospects: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/24/scouts-taking-note-of-central-florida-prospects/
BC Pro day - win for Castonzo, draw for Herzlich: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-23/boston-college-pro-day-win-for-castonzo-draw-for-herzlich
Behind the measurements - Height Vs. Arm Length: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Behind-the-Measurements-Height-vs-Arm-Length-6572.html
ILB Wujciak is an intriguing 3-4 prospect: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Maryland-ILB-Alex-Wujciak-is-an-intriguing-34-sleeper.html
CBA Articles:
The real victims of the work stoppage: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Behind-the-Measurements-Height-vs-Arm-Length-6572.html
Without playbooks, rookies will suffer in lockout: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Without-playbooks-rookies-will-suffer-in-lockout.html
A fight to the finish: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/24/a-fight-to-the-finish
Blogs:
ESPN Draft expert - CB Jimmy Smith possesses top 15 talent: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/03/espn-draft-expert-cb-jimmy-smith.html
Draftwatch - NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/38839/draft-watch-nfc-north-14
Thursday 3-24-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Detroit can break out if Stafford plays Lions share: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14850086/detroit-can-win-if-stafford-plays-lions-share
Cherilus' knee injury cause for concern: http://www.freep.com/article/20110324/SPORTS01/103240418/1049/Sports01/Cherilus-knee-injuries-cause-concern-
McShay has Amukamara falling to the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110324/SPORTS01/110324003/1049/Sports01/ESPN-draftnik-has-Prince-Amukamara-falling-Lions
Top 10 kickoff returns of 2010 (#4 is Stefan Logan's return against the Rams): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-10-kick-return-touchdowns-of-2010.html
Draft Articles:
Kerrigan Q&As: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/23/prospect-qa-purdues-ryan-kerrigan
CB Jalil Brown Q&As: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/23/prospect-qa-colorados-jalil-brown
Interview with RB Da'Rel Scott: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127466/160/nfl-draft/KFFL-Exclusive-Interview--Da-Rel-Scott--RB--Maryland
WR Jernigan brings big impact despite lack of size: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81eeac29/article/troys-jernigan-brings-big-impact-despite-lack-of-size
Future's cloudy at BCs pro day: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/college/football/view/2011_0324heights_of_uncertainty_futures_cloudy_at_bc_pro_day/
Best OLB prospects: http://nflmocks.com/2011/03/23/take-your-pick-best-outside-linebacker-prospects/
Rang's big board: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14849638/rangs-big-board-top-32-plus-10
CBA Articles:
Ending the lockout - How can a deal be forged at this point: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-23-path-to-an-agreement_N.htm
Those who've tried 18 games say it's a heavy grind: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-23-18-game-season-usfl_N.htm
Detroit can break out if Stafford plays Lions share: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14850086/detroit-can-win-if-stafford-plays-lions-share
Cherilus' knee injury cause for concern: http://www.freep.com/article/20110324/SPORTS01/103240418/1049/Sports01/Cherilus-knee-injuries-cause-concern-
McShay has Amukamara falling to the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110324/SPORTS01/110324003/1049/Sports01/ESPN-draftnik-has-Prince-Amukamara-falling-Lions
Top 10 kickoff returns of 2010 (#4 is Stefan Logan's return against the Rams): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-10-kick-return-touchdowns-of-2010.html
Draft Articles:
Kerrigan Q&As: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/23/prospect-qa-purdues-ryan-kerrigan
CB Jalil Brown Q&As: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/23/prospect-qa-colorados-jalil-brown
Interview with RB Da'Rel Scott: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127466/160/nfl-draft/KFFL-Exclusive-Interview--Da-Rel-Scott--RB--Maryland
WR Jernigan brings big impact despite lack of size: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81eeac29/article/troys-jernigan-brings-big-impact-despite-lack-of-size
Future's cloudy at BCs pro day: http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/college/football/view/2011_0324heights_of_uncertainty_futures_cloudy_at_bc_pro_day/
Best OLB prospects: http://nflmocks.com/2011/03/23/take-your-pick-best-outside-linebacker-prospects/
Rang's big board: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14849638/rangs-big-board-top-32-plus-10
CBA Articles:
Ending the lockout - How can a deal be forged at this point: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-23-path-to-an-agreement_N.htm
Those who've tried 18 games say it's a heavy grind: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-23-18-game-season-usfl_N.htm
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Wednesday 3-23-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Draft Articles:
Concern rising for Da'Quan Bowers (there's a video with Mayock discussing players whose draft stock is falling.): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/23/concern-rising-for-daquan-bowers/
Stock watch - Part II: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Stock-watch-part-II.html
Fun with draft stats - RBs: http://jac.scout.com/2/1058318.html
Georgia pro day breakdown: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Georgia-pro-day-breakdown.html
Castonzo's pro day - "just about what I expected": http://boston.sbnation.com/boston-college-eagles/2011/3/23/2067949/anthony-castonzo-pro-day-nfl
LB Herzlich eyes NFL after beating cancer: http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/msn/03/20/11/Herzlich-Castonzo-fighting-cancer-togeth/landing_acc.html?blockID=444840&feedID=3720
Draft order for all 7 rounds: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/23/2011-nfl-draft-order-2
CBA / NFL Articles:
Prelude to April 6 - primer on NFL's brief: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Prelude-to-April-6-primer-on-NFLs-brief.html
Are we maybe overstating the effects of the new kickoff rules: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Are-we-maybe-overstating-the-effects-of-the-new-?urn=nfl-wp525
Will kickoff rule impact the value of coverage men: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Will-kickoff-rule-impact-the-value-of-coverage-men.html
Kickoff changes hurt the sport: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/23/kickoff-changes-hurt-the-sport
Blogs:
Final notes from meeting: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2727
Dirty laundry - Booth reviews on all scores: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25526/dirty-laundry-booth-reviews-on-all-scores
Video:
Schein - Goodell's spin has only driven both sides farther apart: http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=9f6f8d63-b32e-46e2-93d8-4085bcee5ab7&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral
Concern rising for Da'Quan Bowers (there's a video with Mayock discussing players whose draft stock is falling.): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/23/concern-rising-for-daquan-bowers/
Stock watch - Part II: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Stock-watch-part-II.html
Fun with draft stats - RBs: http://jac.scout.com/2/1058318.html
Georgia pro day breakdown: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Georgia-pro-day-breakdown.html
Castonzo's pro day - "just about what I expected": http://boston.sbnation.com/boston-college-eagles/2011/3/23/2067949/anthony-castonzo-pro-day-nfl
LB Herzlich eyes NFL after beating cancer: http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/msn/03/20/11/Herzlich-Castonzo-fighting-cancer-togeth/landing_acc.html?blockID=444840&feedID=3720
Draft order for all 7 rounds: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/23/2011-nfl-draft-order-2
CBA / NFL Articles:
Prelude to April 6 - primer on NFL's brief: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Prelude-to-April-6-primer-on-NFLs-brief.html
Are we maybe overstating the effects of the new kickoff rules: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Are-we-maybe-overstating-the-effects-of-the-new-?urn=nfl-wp525
Will kickoff rule impact the value of coverage men: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Will-kickoff-rule-impact-the-value-of-coverage-men.html
Kickoff changes hurt the sport: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/23/kickoff-changes-hurt-the-sport
Blogs:
Final notes from meeting: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2727
Dirty laundry - Booth reviews on all scores: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25526/dirty-laundry-booth-reviews-on-all-scores
Video:
Schein - Goodell's spin has only driven both sides farther apart: http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=9f6f8d63-b32e-46e2-93d8-4085bcee5ab7&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral
Wednesday 3-23-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Troubled Colorado corner impresses Lions GM: http://detnews.com/article/20110323/SPORTS0101/103230322/1126/sports0101/Troubled-Colorado-corner-impresses-Lions-GM
Lions approve of new kickoff rule: http://detnews.com/article/20110323/SPORTS0101/103230390/1126/sports0101/Lions-approve-of-new-kickoff-rule
Mayhew isn't convinced Lions need stronger o-line: http://www.freep.com/article/20110323/SPORTS01/103230393/1049/sports01/Martin-Mayhew-isn-t-convinced-Lions-need-stronger-offensive-line
Stafford stars at Georgia workout: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/03/22/11/Stafford-stars-at-Georgia-workouts/landing_lions.html?blockID=467355&feedID=3862
Goodell says Lions appeal league's tampering ruling: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6248213
Draft Articles:
The media's influence on the draft: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-medias-influence-on-the-draft.html
Draft risers and fallers: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/risersandfallers/ChadReuter
Family ties: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Family-ties.html
Scouting Report - C Kristoff O'Dowd: http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/03/22/gridiron-gab-2011-nfl-draft-prospect-scouting-report-%E2%80%93-c-kristoffer-odowd/
CBA / NFL Articles:
Don't expect a speedy resolution to labor woes: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ee659f/article/dont-expect-a-speedy-resolution-to-nfls-labor-woes
NFL doesn't plan to use replacement players: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Roger-Goodell-NFL-doesnt-plan-to-use-replacement-players.html
Coaches, GMs open up about issues at NFL annual meeting: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ee4380/article/coaches-gms-open-up-about-issues-at-nfl-annual-meeting?module=HP_spotlight
Kickoff changes means more touchbacks, less electricity: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14845220/kickoff-change-means-more-touchbacks-less-electricity
Miscellaneous:
Vikings prefer a QB in the draft: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/03/22/1930302/vikings-prefer-a-quarterback-through.html
Troubled Colorado corner impresses Lions GM: http://detnews.com/article/20110323/SPORTS0101/103230322/1126/sports0101/Troubled-Colorado-corner-impresses-Lions-GM
Lions approve of new kickoff rule: http://detnews.com/article/20110323/SPORTS0101/103230390/1126/sports0101/Lions-approve-of-new-kickoff-rule
Mayhew isn't convinced Lions need stronger o-line: http://www.freep.com/article/20110323/SPORTS01/103230393/1049/sports01/Martin-Mayhew-isn-t-convinced-Lions-need-stronger-offensive-line
Stafford stars at Georgia workout: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/03/22/11/Stafford-stars-at-Georgia-workouts/landing_lions.html?blockID=467355&feedID=3862
Goodell says Lions appeal league's tampering ruling: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6248213
Draft Articles:
The media's influence on the draft: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-medias-influence-on-the-draft.html
Draft risers and fallers: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/risersandfallers/ChadReuter
Family ties: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Family-ties.html
Scouting Report - C Kristoff O'Dowd: http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/03/22/gridiron-gab-2011-nfl-draft-prospect-scouting-report-%E2%80%93-c-kristoffer-odowd/
CBA / NFL Articles:
Don't expect a speedy resolution to labor woes: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ee659f/article/dont-expect-a-speedy-resolution-to-nfls-labor-woes
NFL doesn't plan to use replacement players: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Roger-Goodell-NFL-doesnt-plan-to-use-replacement-players.html
Coaches, GMs open up about issues at NFL annual meeting: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ee4380/article/coaches-gms-open-up-about-issues-at-nfl-annual-meeting?module=HP_spotlight
Kickoff changes means more touchbacks, less electricity: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14845220/kickoff-change-means-more-touchbacks-less-electricity
Miscellaneous:
Vikings prefer a QB in the draft: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/03/22/1930302/vikings-prefer-a-quarterback-through.html
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday 3-22-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Articles:
Schwartz not concerned about Stafford's future health: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-Not-Concerned-About-Staffords-Future-Health/798b0869-292a-4b6b-b88c-5e631070cb2b
Schwartz has full confidence Stafford will put injuries behind him: http://www.freep.com/article/20110322/SPORTS01/110322038/1049/sports01/Lions-Jim-Schwartz-has-full-confidence-Matthew-Stafford-will-put-injuries-behind-him
Lions might move Levy to OLB: http://www.freep.com/article/20110322/SPORTS01/110322032/1049/sports01/Lions-might-move-DeAndre-Levy-outside-linebacker
Schwartz - Lions would be jacked for Monday night game: http://www.freep.com/article/20110322/SPORTS01/110322042/1049/sports01/Jim-Schwartz-Lions-would-jacked-Monday-Night-Football
Questionable call that went against the Lions could lead to instant replay change: http://www.freep.com/article/20110322/SPORTS01/110322009/1049/sports01/Questionable-call-went-against-Lions-could-lead-instant-replay-change
Mayhew not scared off by Jimmy Smith: http://www.freep.com/article/20110322/SPORTS01/110322065/1049/Lions-Mayhew-not-scared-off-by-CB-Jimmy-Smith-draft
Where will Levy play this season?: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/where-will-deandre-levy-play-this-season
Kickoffs move to 35 yd line, touchbacks still at 20: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ee38c1/article/kickoffs-moved-to-35yard-line-touchbacks-to-stay-at-20?module=breaking_news
Draft Articles:
Will talent conquer concerns for Mallet, Jimmy Smith: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ee3bfe/article/will-talent-conquer-character-concerns-for-mallett-smith
Stock watch: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Stock-watch-4767.html
Risky business - 2011 NFL draft's top boom or bust prospects: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-22/risky-business-2011-nfl-drafts-top-boom-or-bust-prospects
LB Justin Houston ran a 4.57 today: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Georgia-LB-Justin-Houston-ran-a-457-today.html
More on Justin Houston's pro day: http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28031212
Breaking down Leonard Hankerson and Derek Sherrod: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breaking-down-Hankerson-and-Sherrod.html
DE Brooks Reed - the next overdrafted workout warrior: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Brooks-Reed-the-next-overdrafted-workout-warrior.html
The shutdown corner interview - WR Titus Young, Pt. 1: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-Corner-Interview-Boise-State-WR-Ti?urn=nfl-wp449
The shutdown corner interview - WR Titus Young, Pt. 2: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-Corner-Interview-Boise-State-WR-Ti?urn=nfl-wp454
Amukamara's draft diary part 5 (He talks a little bit about his meeting with the Lions): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/22/prince-amukamaras-draft-diary-part-five
SN's Russ Lande's mock draft (Lions take OT Anthony Castonzo): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-22/nfl-mock-draft-panthers-should-go-with-dareus-at-no-1
Walter football's mock draft (Lions take Tyron Smith with the #13, stefen Wisniewski with the #44, CB Rashad Carmichael with the #75, LB Colin McCarthy with the #106, J.T. Thomas with the #151, and RB Darrel Evans with #179): http://walterfootball.com/draft2011.php
CBA Articles:
Owners lose players trust with TV contract revelation: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/22/owners-lose-players-trust-with-tv-contract-revelat
Is there anything besides the NFL?: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Alternatives-NFL-football-work-stoppage-lockout-decertification-031311
Heard of Susan Nelson? Judge may decide NFL's future: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14844773/heard-of-susan-nelson-judge-may-decide-nfls-future
Blogs:
Better late than never: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2726
Seifert on Levy's possible move: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25470/deandre-levy-and-his-future-position
Schwartz not concerned about Stafford's future health: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-Not-Concerned-About-Staffords-Future-Health/798b0869-292a-4b6b-b88c-5e631070cb2b
Schwartz has full confidence Stafford will put injuries behind him: http://www.freep.com/article/20110322/SPORTS01/110322038/1049/sports01/Lions-Jim-Schwartz-has-full-confidence-Matthew-Stafford-will-put-injuries-behind-him
Lions might move Levy to OLB: http://www.freep.com/article/20110322/SPORTS01/110322032/1049/sports01/Lions-might-move-DeAndre-Levy-outside-linebacker
Schwartz - Lions would be jacked for Monday night game: http://www.freep.com/article/20110322/SPORTS01/110322042/1049/sports01/Jim-Schwartz-Lions-would-jacked-Monday-Night-Football
Questionable call that went against the Lions could lead to instant replay change: http://www.freep.com/article/20110322/SPORTS01/110322009/1049/sports01/Questionable-call-went-against-Lions-could-lead-instant-replay-change
Mayhew not scared off by Jimmy Smith: http://www.freep.com/article/20110322/SPORTS01/110322065/1049/Lions-Mayhew-not-scared-off-by-CB-Jimmy-Smith-draft
Where will Levy play this season?: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/where-will-deandre-levy-play-this-season
Kickoffs move to 35 yd line, touchbacks still at 20: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ee38c1/article/kickoffs-moved-to-35yard-line-touchbacks-to-stay-at-20?module=breaking_news
Draft Articles:
Will talent conquer concerns for Mallet, Jimmy Smith: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ee3bfe/article/will-talent-conquer-character-concerns-for-mallett-smith
Stock watch: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Stock-watch-4767.html
Risky business - 2011 NFL draft's top boom or bust prospects: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-22/risky-business-2011-nfl-drafts-top-boom-or-bust-prospects
LB Justin Houston ran a 4.57 today: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Georgia-LB-Justin-Houston-ran-a-457-today.html
More on Justin Houston's pro day: http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28031212
Breaking down Leonard Hankerson and Derek Sherrod: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breaking-down-Hankerson-and-Sherrod.html
DE Brooks Reed - the next overdrafted workout warrior: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Brooks-Reed-the-next-overdrafted-workout-warrior.html
The shutdown corner interview - WR Titus Young, Pt. 1: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-Corner-Interview-Boise-State-WR-Ti?urn=nfl-wp449
The shutdown corner interview - WR Titus Young, Pt. 2: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-Corner-Interview-Boise-State-WR-Ti?urn=nfl-wp454
Amukamara's draft diary part 5 (He talks a little bit about his meeting with the Lions): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/22/prince-amukamaras-draft-diary-part-five
SN's Russ Lande's mock draft (Lions take OT Anthony Castonzo): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-22/nfl-mock-draft-panthers-should-go-with-dareus-at-no-1
Walter football's mock draft (Lions take Tyron Smith with the #13, stefen Wisniewski with the #44, CB Rashad Carmichael with the #75, LB Colin McCarthy with the #106, J.T. Thomas with the #151, and RB Darrel Evans with #179): http://walterfootball.com/draft2011.php
CBA Articles:
Owners lose players trust with TV contract revelation: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/22/owners-lose-players-trust-with-tv-contract-revelat
Is there anything besides the NFL?: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Alternatives-NFL-football-work-stoppage-lockout-decertification-031311
Heard of Susan Nelson? Judge may decide NFL's future: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14844773/heard-of-susan-nelson-judge-may-decide-nfls-future
Blogs:
Better late than never: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2726
Seifert on Levy's possible move: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25470/deandre-levy-and-his-future-position
Tuesday 3-22-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions / Draft Articles:
Lions will be ready when business resumes: http://detnews.com/article/20110322/SPORTS0101/103220343/1126/sports0101/Lions-will-be-ready-when-business-resumes
Lions aren't sure about new kickoff rule: http://detnews.com/article/20110322/SPORTS0101/103220320/1126/sports0101/Lions-aren%E2%80%99t-sure-about-new-kickoff-rule
Detroit Lions hope to bring back every desirable starter: http://www.freep.com/article/20110322/SPORTS01/103220436/1049/Sports01/Detroit-Lions-hope-bring-back-every-desirable-starter
NFC Team needs: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/21/nfc-team-needs
Clayborn, Stanzi improve stock at Iowa's pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/21/clayborn-stanzi-improve-stock-at-iowa-pro-day/
Scouting Report WR Randall Cobb: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127451/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Randall-Cobb--WR--Kentucky
Scouting Report RB Ryan Williams: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/126813/160/nfl/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Ryan-Williams--RB--Virginia-Tech
Draftcountdown's mock (Lions take Tyron Smith): http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php
CBA Articles:
Plenty of questions, few answers in current NFL landscape: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81edf3c5/article/plenty-of-questions-few-answers-in-current-nfl-landscape?module=HP_spotlight
League asks judge to keep lockout in place: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ede4bf/article/nfl-claims-players-trying-to-manipulate-law-to-halt-lockout?module=HP_headlines
DeMaurice Smith interview transcript part 1: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/21/demaurice-smith-interview-transcript-part-one/
DeMaurice Smith interview transcript part 2: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/21/demaurice-smith-interview-transcript-part-2/
Amid lockout, free agent freeze, draft only certainty: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14842077/amid-lockout-freeagent-freeze-draft-only-certainty
Blogs:
Schwartz, Lewand address draft and free agency: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/03/21/schwartz-lewand-address-the-draft-and-free-agency/
What's the point?: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2725
Video:
Schwartz on preparations: http://videos.nola.com/times-picayune/2011/03/detroit_coach_jim_schwartz_on.html
Lions will be ready when business resumes: http://detnews.com/article/20110322/SPORTS0101/103220343/1126/sports0101/Lions-will-be-ready-when-business-resumes
Lions aren't sure about new kickoff rule: http://detnews.com/article/20110322/SPORTS0101/103220320/1126/sports0101/Lions-aren%E2%80%99t-sure-about-new-kickoff-rule
Detroit Lions hope to bring back every desirable starter: http://www.freep.com/article/20110322/SPORTS01/103220436/1049/Sports01/Detroit-Lions-hope-bring-back-every-desirable-starter
NFC Team needs: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/03/21/nfc-team-needs
Clayborn, Stanzi improve stock at Iowa's pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/21/clayborn-stanzi-improve-stock-at-iowa-pro-day/
Scouting Report WR Randall Cobb: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127451/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Randall-Cobb--WR--Kentucky
Scouting Report RB Ryan Williams: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/126813/160/nfl/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Ryan-Williams--RB--Virginia-Tech
Draftcountdown's mock (Lions take Tyron Smith): http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php
CBA Articles:
Plenty of questions, few answers in current NFL landscape: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81edf3c5/article/plenty-of-questions-few-answers-in-current-nfl-landscape?module=HP_spotlight
League asks judge to keep lockout in place: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ede4bf/article/nfl-claims-players-trying-to-manipulate-law-to-halt-lockout?module=HP_headlines
DeMaurice Smith interview transcript part 1: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/21/demaurice-smith-interview-transcript-part-one/
DeMaurice Smith interview transcript part 2: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/21/demaurice-smith-interview-transcript-part-2/
Amid lockout, free agent freeze, draft only certainty: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14842077/amid-lockout-freeagent-freeze-draft-only-certainty
Blogs:
Schwartz, Lewand address draft and free agency: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/03/21/schwartz-lewand-address-the-draft-and-free-agency/
What's the point?: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2725
Video:
Schwartz on preparations: http://videos.nola.com/times-picayune/2011/03/detroit_coach_jim_schwartz_on.html
Monday, March 21, 2011
Monday 3-21-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Vote for Suh for Madden cover: http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/feature/madden2012cover
Articles:
Lions may not have room for 2 kickers: http://www.freep.com/article/20110321/SPORTS01/103210352/1049/Lions-may-not-room-two-kickers
NFL expert - Gimme Stafford over Flacco, Sanchez: http://www.freep.com/article/20110321/SPORTS01/103210352/1049/Lions-may-not-room-two-kickers
WCF absent as meetings begin: http://www.freep.com/article/20110321/SPORTS01/110321018/1049/William-Clay-Ford-absent-NFL-meetings-begin
No rule change, no complaints from Lions: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/03/21/11/Open-Mike-No-rule-change-no-complaints-f/landing_lions.html?blockID=445233&feedID=3867
Trouble on the outside for the Lions: http://det.scout.com/2/1057727.html
Draft offers North foes a chance to close on SB champs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81edda83/article/draft-offers-north-foes-a-chance-to-close-on-super-bowl-champs?module=HP_cp2
Tradings places (Lions mentioned as a possible trade partner for SD): http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28016949
NFL prospect tier rankings: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-tier-rankings.html
Draft risers and fallers: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-stock-watch-brighter-for-brown-dimmer-for-black
Small school OT David Mims is no longer a sleeper: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Small-school-OT-David-Mims-is-no-longer-a-sleeper.html
CBA / NFL Articles:
Benched trust but still hope: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breached-trust-but-still-hope.html
DeMaurice Smith - NFLPA ready to talk before court hearing: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/03/demaurice-smith-nflpa-ready-to-talk-before-court-hearing/1
Smith discusses why the NFL proposal was worst in sports history: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/21/demaurice-smith-explains-why-offer-was-worst-in-sports-history/
Auditor - players got 53% of the new NFL revenue in 2006-2009: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-21-ap-nfl-revenue_N.htm
Blogs:
How will the NFC North vote on kickoffs: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25409/how-will-the-nfc-north-vote-on-kickoffs
Kickoffs moved to the 30 to 35 - Good or bad for the game?: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner
Another one on kickoffs: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/03/would-fewer-kick-returns-be-good-for.html
Articles:
Lions may not have room for 2 kickers: http://www.freep.com/article/20110321/SPORTS01/103210352/1049/Lions-may-not-room-two-kickers
NFL expert - Gimme Stafford over Flacco, Sanchez: http://www.freep.com/article/20110321/SPORTS01/103210352/1049/Lions-may-not-room-two-kickers
WCF absent as meetings begin: http://www.freep.com/article/20110321/SPORTS01/110321018/1049/William-Clay-Ford-absent-NFL-meetings-begin
No rule change, no complaints from Lions: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/03/21/11/Open-Mike-No-rule-change-no-complaints-f/landing_lions.html?blockID=445233&feedID=3867
Trouble on the outside for the Lions: http://det.scout.com/2/1057727.html
Draft offers North foes a chance to close on SB champs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81edda83/article/draft-offers-north-foes-a-chance-to-close-on-super-bowl-champs?module=HP_cp2
Tradings places (Lions mentioned as a possible trade partner for SD): http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28016949
NFL prospect tier rankings: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-tier-rankings.html
Draft risers and fallers: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/draft-stock-watch-brighter-for-brown-dimmer-for-black
Small school OT David Mims is no longer a sleeper: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Small-school-OT-David-Mims-is-no-longer-a-sleeper.html
CBA / NFL Articles:
Benched trust but still hope: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breached-trust-but-still-hope.html
DeMaurice Smith - NFLPA ready to talk before court hearing: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/03/demaurice-smith-nflpa-ready-to-talk-before-court-hearing/1
Smith discusses why the NFL proposal was worst in sports history: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/21/demaurice-smith-explains-why-offer-was-worst-in-sports-history/
Auditor - players got 53% of the new NFL revenue in 2006-2009: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-03-21-ap-nfl-revenue_N.htm
Blogs:
How will the NFC North vote on kickoffs: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/25409/how-will-the-nfc-north-vote-on-kickoffs
Kickoffs moved to the 30 to 35 - Good or bad for the game?: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner
Another one on kickoffs: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/03/would-fewer-kick-returns-be-good-for.html
Monday 3-21-11 Morning Lions Links
Articles:
Draft Dish - An inside look at all 32 teams: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-20/draft-dish-an-inside-look-at-all-32-nfl-teams
Torrey Smith shows off his skills at Maryland pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/20/smith-shows-off-his-skills-at-maryland-pro-day/
2010 Draft redo - It's early, but some teams could've done better (The Lions still stake Suh and Best): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14837811/draft-its-early-but-some-teams-could-have-done-better
Russ Lande's top 40: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-20/russ-landes-top-40-nfl-draft-prospects
The second shutdown 40 - #50 DE Jabaal Sheard: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Second-Shutdown-40-50-8211-Jabaal-Shear?urn=nfl-wp405
CBA Articles:
Mara's comments about negotiations confirm serious miscommunication issues: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/20/john-maras-comments-about-negotiations-confirm-serious-communications-issues/
Motion to lift lockout comes down to two factors: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/20/motion-to-lift-lockout-comes-down-to-two-factors/
Draft Dish - An inside look at all 32 teams: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-20/draft-dish-an-inside-look-at-all-32-nfl-teams
Torrey Smith shows off his skills at Maryland pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/20/smith-shows-off-his-skills-at-maryland-pro-day/
2010 Draft redo - It's early, but some teams could've done better (The Lions still stake Suh and Best): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14837811/draft-its-early-but-some-teams-could-have-done-better
Russ Lande's top 40: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-03-20/russ-landes-top-40-nfl-draft-prospects
The second shutdown 40 - #50 DE Jabaal Sheard: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Second-Shutdown-40-50-8211-Jabaal-Shear?urn=nfl-wp405
CBA Articles:
Mara's comments about negotiations confirm serious miscommunication issues: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/20/john-maras-comments-about-negotiations-confirm-serious-communications-issues/
Motion to lift lockout comes down to two factors: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/20/motion-to-lift-lockout-comes-down-to-two-factors/
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Sunday 3-20-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions / Draft Articles:
Preliminary thoughts on the 13th overall pick: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/03/20/preliminary-thoughts-on-the-13th-overall-pick/
Breaking down Cam Jordan and Da'Quan Bowers: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breaking-down-Jordan-and-Bowers.html
DB article from a Bengal's perspective: http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/article/AB/20110320/SPT02/103200356/1196/CUST/DB-No-4-Need-may-move-Bengals?odyssey=nav|head
The second shutdown 40 - #49 WR Jerrel Jernigan: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Second-Shutdown-40-49-Jerrel-Jernigan-WR-?urn=nfl-wp400
CBA Articles:
Other players could file their own lawsuit: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/20/other-players-could-file-their-own-lawsuits/
Video:
Scouting report - Anthony Castonzo (Baldinger thinks he's not worth a first round pick): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81ed3083/Scouting-report-Anthony-Castonzo?module=HP_cp2
Preliminary thoughts on the 13th overall pick: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/03/20/preliminary-thoughts-on-the-13th-overall-pick/
Breaking down Cam Jordan and Da'Quan Bowers: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breaking-down-Jordan-and-Bowers.html
DB article from a Bengal's perspective: http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/article/AB/20110320/SPT02/103200356/1196/CUST/DB-No-4-Need-may-move-Bengals?odyssey=nav|head
The second shutdown 40 - #49 WR Jerrel Jernigan: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Second-Shutdown-40-49-Jerrel-Jernigan-WR-?urn=nfl-wp400
CBA Articles:
Other players could file their own lawsuit: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/20/other-players-could-file-their-own-lawsuits/
Video:
Scouting report - Anthony Castonzo (Baldinger thinks he's not worth a first round pick): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81ed3083/Scouting-report-Anthony-Castonzo?module=HP_cp2
Sunday 3-20-11 Morning Lions Links
Not too many articles today.
Lions / Draft Articles:
Lockout could affect Lions NFL draft strategy: http://www.freep.com/article/20110320/SPORTS01/103200545/1049/sports01/Lockout-could-affect-Lions-NFL-draft-strategy
NFP Sunday Blitz: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-7984.html
Williams states case for being 2nd RB drafted: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/19/williams-states-case-for-being-second-rb-drafted/
CBA Articles:
Players make position abundantly clear in response letter to Goodell: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Players-make-position-abundantly-clear-in-respon?urn=nfl-wp392
Locked out NFL players are poised to stick to together: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14833837/locked-out-nfl-players-are-poised-to-stick-together
Lions / Draft Articles:
Lockout could affect Lions NFL draft strategy: http://www.freep.com/article/20110320/SPORTS01/103200545/1049/sports01/Lockout-could-affect-Lions-NFL-draft-strategy
NFP Sunday Blitz: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-7984.html
Williams states case for being 2nd RB drafted: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/19/williams-states-case-for-being-second-rb-drafted/
CBA Articles:
Players make position abundantly clear in response letter to Goodell: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Players-make-position-abundantly-clear-in-respon?urn=nfl-wp392
Locked out NFL players are poised to stick to together: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14833837/locked-out-nfl-players-are-poised-to-stick-together
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