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