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