Saturday 4-30-11 Evening Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions like the quality of their 5 player draft class:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/DT-Fairley-drafted-by-Lions-with-No-13-pick-17123329

Lions 2011 draft:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/team/30/detroit-lions

Lions roar with Fairley, Young and Leshoure:  http://www.examiner.com/football-in-lansing/lions-roar-with-fairley-young-and-leshoure

Doug Hogue:

Lions draft Hogue:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/The-Detroit-Lions-draft-LB-Doug-Hogue-of-Syracuse-with-the-157th-overall-selection/98059839-1711-430b-9423-22bd60cd519e

Hogue fits Lions profile:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Linebacker-Hogue-Fits-Lions-Profile/dfced291-44d6-44b5-ba4d-20ce14d033df

Schwartz on Hogue quote sheet:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Draft-Press-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-on-LB-Doug-Hogue-4-30/db2254b7-4082-4a81-8ec9-d935e775951b

Hogue conference call quote sheet:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Conference-Call-Quote-Sheet-LB-Doug-Hogue-4-30/74dd5649-6cc1-4a63-a03e-0757555c7ae4

Matt Burke on Hogue quote sheet:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Draft-Press-Quote-Sheet-Matt-Burke-on-LB-Doug-Hogue-4-30-11/a6bd70f7-1eaf-4075-b8f9-d62915fdfbfa

Hogue surprised to be taken in the 5th round:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110430/SPORTS0101/104300382/1126/sports0101/New-Lions-LB-Doug-Hogue-surprised-to-be-taken-in-fifth-round

Lions draft speedy Hogue in 5th round:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110430/SPORTS01/110430031/1049/Lions-draft-speedy-Syracuse-linebacker-fifth-round

Lions 5th round pick Hogue seen as a project:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/04/lions-fifth-round-pick-seen-as-project.html

Lions draft Hogue in the 5th round:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/04/30/lions-draft-lb-doug-hogue-in-the-fifth-round/

Tears of joy follow as Hogue goes to the Lions in the 5th round:  http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/04/doug_hogue_1.html

Johnny Culbreath Articles:

Lions see Culbreath as a solid athlete with potential:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-See-OT-Culbreath-as-a-Solid-Athlete-with-Potential/aac0d1dd-233d-4971-b49a-b1503e108f2e

Lions draft Culbreath:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/The-Detroit-Lions-draft-T-Johnny-Culbreath-of-South-Carolina-State-with-the-209th-overall-selection/87990170-2446-4a2e-abe4-4e764ddefe4c

Schwartz on Culbreath quote sheet:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Draft-Presser-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-on-T-Johnny-Culbreath-4-30/fe6e6d58-4b72-4289-b7e1-494e6545f23e

Culbreath conference call transcript:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Draft-Presser-Quote-Sheet-Jim-Schwartz-on-T-Johnny-Culbreath-4-30/fe6e6d58-4b72-4289-b7e1-494e6545f23e

Lions conclude draft by taking Culbreath:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110430/SPORTS0101/104300385/1126/sports0101/Lions-conclude-draft-by-taking-South-Carolina-State-OT

Lions pick Culbreath with 7th round pick:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110430/SPORTS01/110430036/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-pick-South-Carolina-State-tackle-seventh-round

Lions 7th round pick an offensive line project:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/04/lions-7th-round-pick-offensive-line.html

Culbreath Q and A:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Johnny-Culbreath-QA.html

Culbreath hoping to hear his name called:  http://www.thetandd.com/sports/bulldogzone/article_6af8cbf4-7219-11e0-bea0-001cc4c03286.html

Culbreath Audio (4th one down):  http://www.boxtorow.com/nfldrafthopefuls2011.php

Draft Articles:

Broncos thought about trading up to take Fairley:  http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17962584?source=pkg

NFC North Draft Analysis:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26609/nfc-north-draft-analysis-3

Prisco's round 5 grades (Lions get a B- for Doug Hogue pick):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15006454

Prisco's round 7 grades (Lions get a C- for Culbreath pick):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15006471

Round 5 analysis:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/30/pick-by-pick-analysis-round-five

ESPN's round 5 analysis:  http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/rounds?round=5&year=2011&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft%2frounds%3fround%3d5%26year%3d2011

Scout's round 5 analysis:  http://cfn.scout.com/2/1068132.html

PFW's 7th round analysis:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/30/pick-by-pick-analysis-round-seven

ESPN's round 7 analysis:  http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/rounds?round=7&year=2011&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft%2frounds%3fround%3d7%26year%3d2011

Video: 

Titus Young on ESPN:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6451893

Audio:

Schwartz on Hogue audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Draft-Presser-Audio-Schwartz-on-LB-Doug-Hogue/b671c909-a2fb-465f-9263-dece8269a097

Schwartz on Culbreath audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Draft-Presser-Audio-Schwartz-on-Johnny-Culbreath/f8bb2509-4cb3-4cd6-aa09-c5bff0979852

Kiper audio (He discusses the Lions at 6:23.  He likes what the Lions are doing.):  http://espn.go.com/espnradio/player?rd=1#/podcenter/?id=6455598&autoplay=1&callsign=ESPNRADIO

Saturday 4-30-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions Day 2 draft picks are perplexing:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/04/30/sports/doc4dbc0d50ab740666296612.txt

Prospects that visited the Lions:  http://det.scout.com/2/1067591.html

Draft Preview Articles:

Lions draft notes - It's 5th and 7th round picks today:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/04/30/sports/doc4dbc0f4232a98196750046.txt

Small School tackles on teams' radars:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Smallschool-tackles-on-teams-radar.html

SI's best available:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/tracker/best_available/index.html

Last day value picks on defense indicate depth of 2011 draft class:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Last-day-value-picks-on-defense-indicate-depth-o?urn=nfl-wp1674

Reuter's best available by position:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15006957/best-available-players-in-the-draft-by-positions

Expect runs at CBs (the bottom of this article discusses the different types of CBs):  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28947757

Lions 2011 Draft Grades and Impressions

Lions 2011 Draft Grades (I will add more as they become available)

SN	A+
Foxsports	A+	A-
CBS	A-	B+
NBC	A-
TSN	B+
NFP	A++
SI	A
Yahoo	A-
USA Today	B+
NFL	A-
PFW	C
Kiper	A-
Gosselin	C
DetNews	A	B+	B	A-
Freep	B-	B+	C+	B	B
MLive	B
NY Post	A

Grade Count:
A++: 1   
A+: 2     
A:  3      
A-:  7
B+:  5
B:  4
B-:  1
C+:  1
C:  2


Overall Grades:

Walterfootball's grades (Lions get a C for Fairley, an A for Titus Young, an A for Mikel Leshoure, a C for Doug Hogue, and a B for Johnny Culbreath):  http://walterfootball.com/offseason2011det.php

Free Press Writer Grades (Albom gives the Lions a B- and predicts an 8-8 record for 2011, Birkett gives the Lions a B+ and  predicts 8-8, Monarrez gives the Lions a C+ and predicts 8-8, Rosenberg and Drew Sharp both give the Lions a B and predict 8-8 and 6-10 respectively):  http://www.freep.com/article/20110501/SPORTS01/105010650/1049/sports01/Free-Press-writers-grade-Lions-2011-draft

Detroit Lions Draft Review (Lions get a B+):  http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4399703

CBS' Rang's grades (Lions get an A-):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15008443/final-nfl-draft-grades-and-analysis

CBS' Prisco's final grades (Lions get a B+):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15008226/final-draft-grades-bucs-giants-texans-earn-top-marks

Foxsport's draft grades (Lions get an A-):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/2011-NFL-draft-grades-for-each-team-043011

Schein's draft grade:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=a3da5038-6918-4699-a5e8-aeb15d300f15&from=foxsports_en-us_videocentral

MSNBC draft grades (Lions get an A-):  http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/42843785/ns/sports-nfl/page/2/

SN's draft grades (Lions get an A+):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-30/nfl-draft-grades-lions-patriots-ace-their-tests-jets-swing-and-miss

NY Post grades (Lions get an A):  http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_sports/serby_scores_the_teams_and_their_v5MoxT9Obc52vehItRGmdl

Kiper's grades for the NFC North (Lions get an A-):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26632/post-draft-mel-kiper-grades-the-nfc-north

Lions grade high for draft (Niyo gives the Lions an A, Twentyman gives the Lions a B+, and Wojonowski gives them a B):  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110502/SPORTS0101/105020360/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-grade-high-for-draft

Grading the draft team by team (Lions get an A-):  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110502/SPORTS0101/105020358/1126/SPORTS0101/How%E2%80%99d-they-do--Grading-the-draft--team-by-team

Writers weigh in on Lions draft (Gosselin gives the Lions a C, Covitz gives them an A, and Williams give them an A-):  http://www.freep.com/article/20110502/SPORTS01/105020364/1049/sports01/Writers-weigh-Lions-draft

PFW's grades (Lions get a C):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/05/01/rams-giants-excel-with-value-driven-philosophies

Yahoo's Cole's grades (Lions get an A-):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AnxUG_i3lMfDzShdPR_2xexDubYF?slug=jc-cole_2011_nfc_draft_grades_050111

SI's Brynes grades (Lions get an A):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/kerry_byrne/05/01/draft.grades/1.html

USA Today's grades (Lions get a B+):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-05-01-nfl-draft-grades_N.htm

NFP's grades (Lions get an A++):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFC-Draft-Grades.html

Walterfootball grades (Lions get a C+):  http://walterfootball.com/offseason2011det.php

Brooks NFC North Draft Grades (Lions get an A-):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fab9f4/article/lions-continue-to-build-young-talented-core-through-draft?module=HP_cp2

MLive's BVO grades (Lions get a B for the the Fairley pick, C for the Young pick, A+ for the Leshoure pick, B for the Hogue pick, a C for the Culbreath pick, and an overall grade of a B):  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/05/grading_the_detroit_lions_draf.html

Battle Creek enquirer's grades (Lions get an A++ from one of the writers):  http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20110503/SPORTS/105030316

NFL draft winners and losers (Lions earn an A):  http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/nfl-drafts-biggest-winners-931369.html

Restoring the roar (this guys gives the Lions an A-):  http://technorati.com/sports/football/article/lions-draft-restoring-the-roar/
 
Round 1 Grades:

Round 1 grades (Lions get a A+):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/14998621

Foxsports round 1 grades (Lions get a A-):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/NFL-draft-first-round-report-card-042711#photo-title=Detroit%20Lions%20-%20Grade:%20A-&photo=29757333

Round 2 Grades:

Prisco's grades for round 2 (Lions get a B- for Titus Young pick and a C- for Mikel Leshoure pick):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15003182

Round 5 Grades:

Prisco's round 5 grades (Lions get a B- for Doug Hogue pick):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15006454

Round 7 grades:

Prisco's round 7 grades (Lions get a C- for Culbreath pick):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15006471

 Player Grades:

Grading the Lions draft (Lions get an A for the Fairley pick, a B+ for the Young and Leshoure pick, a B- for the Hogue pick, and a D for the Culbreath pick):  http://www.clickondetroit.com/lions/27775453/detail.html

Impressions:

NFL Draft Day 1 Report Card (Lions are winners):  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/29/11/NFL-Draft-Day-1-report-card-/landing_lions.html?blockID=513255&feedID=3862

Draft winners and losers (Lions are picked as winners):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-cole_2011_first_round_draft_winners_and_losers_042811

CBS picks Lions as winner:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/28920867

GB paper's winners and losers (Lions are winners):  http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/120936824.html 

Lions among winners in first 2 days:  http://det.scout.com/2/1068586.html

Winners and losers from Day 2 (Lions are winners):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/winners-and-losers-from-nfl-draft-rounds-2-and-3

Day 2 winners and losers (He picks Lions as losers):  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/28941939

Overall winners and losers (#8 - Lions are winners):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/2011-NFL-draft-overall-winners-losers-043011#photo-title=Winner:%20Detroit%20Lions&photo=29759960

5 Big winners (Lions are one of them):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/super-bowl-champs-even-stronger-on-offense

Winners and losers (Lions are winners):  http://www.torontosun.com/2011/04/30/zize-winners-and-losers-at-the-nfl-draft-tables
Which team did the best in the first three rounds (Lions were picked by one of the writers): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/29/which-team-did-best-in-the-first-three-rounds

Likes and dislikes for day 2 (He disliked the Lions picks):  http://football.realgm.com/src_hangtime/54/20110430/likes_and_dislikes_of_fridays_draft_day/

Don Bank's snap judgements (he discusses the Lions and how they aren't a joke anymore):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/04/29/friday.draftsnaps/index.html

Saturday 4-30-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions make unexpected, but calculated moves:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Make-Unexpected-but-Calculated-Moves/fc5f052b-76a1-4cea-a44d-6fddea073020

Long time season ticket holder, Stone, liking Lions direction:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Long-Time-Season-Ticket-Holder-Stone-Liking-Lions-Direction/ef9d7aa1-1140-4201-bd3a-b72b5c12a029

Lions targeted Peterson, couldn't trade up:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/04/29/lions-targeted-peterson-couldnt-trade-up/

Detroit Lions 2011 Draft:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/team/30/detroit-lions

Off then on lockout frustrates Lions players:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110430/SPORTS0101/104300358/1126/sports0101/Off-then-on-lockout-frustrates-Lions-players

On Stephen Tulloch:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2753

Mayhew's drafting strategy is rational, but risky too:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110430/COL22/104300431/1049/SPORTS01/Michael-Rosenberg-Lions-GM-s-drafting-strategy-rational-risky-too

Barry Sanders - Schwartz is building a playoff contender:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110430/SPORTS01/104300336/1049/SPORTS01/Barry-Sanders-Lions-Jim-Schwartz-building-playoff-contender

Like it or not, Lions consistent with draft philosophy:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/04/like-it-or-not-lions-consistent-with.html

Lions draft to strengths:  http://www.clickondetroit.com/lions/27725589/detail.html

A roaring success for Detroit (GB writer likes the Lions):  http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/121013344.html

Lions could give nasty boys with Suh, Fairley:  http://www.hollandsentinel.com/sports/x84059636/Jon-Schultz-Lions-could-give-Detroit-the-Nasty-Boys-with-Suh-Fairley

Mayhew is sticking to his board:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/40152/martin-mayhew-is-sticking-to-his-board

Lions among winners in first 2 days:  http://det.scout.com/2/1068586.html

Lions loading up on both sides:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/29/lions-loading-up-on-both-sides

Daily mailbag - Lions DT Rotation:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26513/daily-mailbag-lions-dt-rotation

Lions, Vikings fill (very) secondary needs:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26526/vikings-lions-fill-very-secondary-needs

Kiper, Berman, McShay highlight Bengals, Bills, Lions as best draft so far:  http://nflmocks.com/2011/04/29/kiper-berman-mcshay-highlight-bengals-bills-lions-as-best-drafts-so-far/

Fairley Articles: 

Fairley meets fans, talks to Suh:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/04/29/fairley-meets-fans-talks-to-suh/

Lions tandem of Fairley, Suh could give division foes fits:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f96276/article/lions-tandem-of-suh-fairley-could-give-division-foes-fits?module=HP_cp2

Lions think Fairley makes defensive unit elite:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110430/SPORTS0101/104300350/1126/sports0101/Lions-think-Nick-Fairley-makes-defensive-unit-elite

Lions Welcome first round pick Fairley:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110429/SPORTS01/110429059/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-welcome-first-round-pick-Fairley-Schwartz-picks-him

Samuelson - Not completely sold on Fairley pick:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110430/SPORTS01/110429067/1049/SPORTS01/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Not-completely-sold-Lions-taking-Nick-Fairley

Fairley makes a promise, he's ready to deliver:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/04/30/sports/doc4dbb503c1d19b240076943.txt

David's dabblings (He discusses the Fairley pick):  http://www.tctimes.com/articles/2011/04/29/sports/davids_dabblings/doc4dbb270a233a3481725265.txt

What a break for the Lions:  http://www.wilx.com/blogs/sportsblog/What_A_Break_for_the_Lions_120986754.html

Fairley ready to prove critics wrong:  http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/04/auburn_lombardi_winner_nick_fa.html

Cowboy's didn't think highly of Fairley:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/22/cowboys-dont-think-highly-of-nick-fairley/

Irresponsibility concerns with Fairley:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-13/report-irresponsibility-concerns-about-nick-fairley-emerge

Browns GM on Fairley:  http://www.ohio.com/sports/120743464.html

Titus Young and Mikel Leshoure Articles:

Lions again choose strength over need:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110430/SPORTS0101/104300341/1126/sports0101/Lions-again-choose-strength-over-needs

Lions take Boise St WR Titus Young, RB Mikel Leshoure in second round in second round of draft:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110429/SPORTS01/110429060/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-address-offense-second-round-NFL-draft-

Lions offense gains WR, RB in draft:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110430/SPORTS01/104300429/1049/SPORTS01/Lions-offense-gains-Boise-State-WR-Illinois-RB-NFL-draft

New Lions dynamic duo at RB needs a nickname:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110430/SPORTS01/104300409/1049/SPORTS01/NFL-ticker-New-Lions-dynamic-duo-RB-needs-nickname

Meet the newest Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110430/SPORTS01/104300405/1049/SPORTS01/Meet-newest-Lions

Lions take chances in second round:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/29/11/Lions-take-chances-in-second-round/landing_lions.html?blockID=513755&feedID=3862

Lions fortify offense with day 2 selections Titus Young and Mikel Leshoure:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/04/30/lions.draft.ap/

Titus Young Articles:

Young conference call quote sheet:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Conference-Call-Quote-Sheet-Titus-Young-4-29/f2e955c8-2c09-444e-845c-f5d150ff2bc9

Schwartz and Mayhew quote sheet on Young:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Draft-Press-Quote-Sheet-Martin-Mayhew-and-Jim-Schwartz-on-WR-Titus-Young-4-29/83c0d644-8a9a-4f26-92cd-01f2a1a260de

The Lions draft Leshoure with 44 pick:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/The-Detroit-Lions-draft-WR-Titus-Young-of-Boise-State-with-the-44th-overall-selection/4c1def5b-71d4-44de-96b6-766438888c01

Young elated to be a Lion:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Young-Elated-to-be-a-Detroit-Lion/bf767635-9d06-455e-9a17-4a6702ccd997

Lions might strike lightning with Titus Young:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110430/OPINION03/104300343/1126/sports0101/Lions-might-strike-lightning-with-Titus-Young

Lions take Titus Young in second round:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110429/SPORTS0101/104290442/1126/sports0101/Lions-take-Boise-State-WR-Titus-Young-in-second-round

Titus Young dismisses comparisons to DeSean Jackson:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110430/SPORTS01/104300407/1049/SPORTS01/New-Lion-Titus-Young-WR-dismisses-comparisons-DeSean-Jackson

Lions draft Young to fill gap:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/29/11/Lions-draft-Young-to-fill-WR-gap/landing_lions.html?blockID=513667&feedID=3862

Newest Lion WR returns to his roots:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/04/30/sports/doc4dbb6aa65502e748211260.txt

Lions take Titus Young in second round:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/lions-take-wr-titus-young-on-second-round

Lions add Young to dangerous offense (PFT loves the pick):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/29/lions-select-titus-young-to-pair-with-calvin-johnson/

The Lions select Young:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/04/29/the-lions-select-wr-titus-young-with-the-44th-pick/

Gruden on Titus Young in a conference call on Apr 19th:  http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2011/04/19/bmurphy/espns_jon_gruden_touts_boise_state_wr_titus_youngs_nfl_draft_pro

Leshoure Articles:

Leshoure conference call quote sheet:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Conference-Call-Quote-Sheet-RB-Mikel-Leshoure-4-29/9bba221c-c0f0-4fca-ad86-1ac771aed605

Mayhew and Schwartz quote sheet on Leshoure:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Draft-Press-Quote-Sheet-Martin-Mayhew-and-Jim-Schwartz-on-RB-Mikel-Leshoure-4-29/cdd5c81a-6ae1-455f-a645-3ac250418db4

The Lions draft Leshoure with 57th pick:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/The-Detroit-Lions-draft-RB-Mikel-Leshoure-of-Illinois-with-the-57th-overall-selection/29c3cdee-ecbf-4be7-861c-e6f25d9aded0

Leshoure sees himself as perfect complement to Best:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Leshoure-Sees-Himself-as-the-Perfect-Compliment-to-Best/077e219c-c3da-4e25-bb12-14724d448718

Lions trade up to draft Leshoure:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110429/SPORTS0101/104290443/1126/sports0101/Lions-trade-up-to-draft-Illinois-RB-Mikel-Leshoure

Leshoure expected to aid Best:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110430/SPORTS01/104300451/1049/SPORTS01/New-Lion-Mikel-Leshoure-RB-expected-aid-Jahvid-Best

Lions fill a need at RB with  Leshoure:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/04/29/sports/doc4dbb74403ce88535738084.txt

Trade gets Lions a RB:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/29/11/Trade-gets-Lions-a-running-back/landing_lions.html?blockID=513692&feedID=3862

Lions trade up to take Leshoure:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/lions-trade-up-to-take-rb-mikel-leshoure

Leshoure drafted by the Lions:  http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/news/story?id=6452199

Leshoure another luxury pick for the Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26538/leshoure-another-luxury-pick-for-lions

The Lions select Leshoure:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/04/29/lions-trade-up-to-the-57th-pick-and-take-rb-mikel-leshoure/

Leshoure didn't fumble once at Illinois (that's a very good thing):  http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=6484&line=203406&spln=1

Scouting Reports:

Mikel Leshoure scouting report from scout:  http://det.scout.com/2/1068510.html

Mikel Leshoure scouting report from KFFL:  http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127214/39/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Mikel-LeShoure--RB--Illinois

Leshoure Scouting report from Steelers website:  http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2011/4/13/2108674/potential-steelers-draft-pick-profiles-mikel-leshoure-rb-illinois

Titus Young scouting report from scout:  http://det.scout.com/2/1068487.html

Titus Young scouting report from KFFL:  http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127422/39/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Titus-Young--WR--Boise-State

Titus Young scouting report from Mocking the Draft:  http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/4/3/2085312/titus-young-nfl-draft-scouting-report

Draft Articles:

Don Bank's snap judgements (he discusses the Lions and how they aren't a joke anymore):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/04/29/friday.draftsnaps/index.html

Prisco's grades for round 2 (Lions get a B- for Titus Young pick and a C- for Mikel Leshoure pick):  http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/draft/story/15003182

Winners and losers from Day 2 (Lions are winners):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/winners-and-losers-from-nfl-draft-rounds-2-and-3

Day 2 winners and losers (He picks Lions as losers):  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/28941939

Which team did the best in the first three rounds (Lions were picked by one of the writers): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/29/which-team-did-best-in-the-first-three-rounds

Likes and dislikes for day 2 (He disliked the Lions picks):  http://football.realgm.com/src_hangtime/54/20110430/likes_and_dislikes_of_fridays_draft_day/

Round 2 analysis:  http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/rounds?round=2&year=2011&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft%2frounds%3fround%3d2%26year%3d2011

Breaking down round 2:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/04/live-blog-second--and-third-round-analysis-of-2011-nfl-draft/1

Draft Tracker with analysis:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/tracker/draft_analysis/2.html

Foxsports draft tracker:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/draft-tracker#round=2&team=ALL&school=ALL&position=ALL

PFW's draft tracker with analysis:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/draft;_ylt=AlMUm.DpobojQ9UN3AKxPu3Xb6x_?round=2

Round 2 analysis:  http://fantasysource.sportingnews.com/football/experts/freeview/bill-bender/2011-04-29/draft-analysis-round-2

Tracking the trades:  http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f8c45e/article/kaepernick-move-kicks-off-flurry-of-day-2-activity

CBA Articles:

Q and A after NFL granted temporary stay:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-granted-stay-on-lockout-injunction-ruling-analysis-042911

NFL lockout returns to player, team dismay:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AsB2PHmIefAM6lLMEP8kNKdDubYF?slug=ap-nfllabor

One judge wasn't happy with temporary stay:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/30/one-judge-not-happy-with-temporary-stay/

Video:

Nick Fairley draft presser:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Draft-Presser-Video-DT-Nick-Fairley-4-29/55881bcb-07d0-43dc-805f-705bcb8526ea

Nick Fairley at the draft:  http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nfl/Y_Sports_NFL/25067087#nfl/Y_Sports_NFL/25067087

Mayhew and Schwartz on Young:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Draft-Presser-Video-Mayhew-and-Schwarts-on-Young/0ed6a35e-48a9-47af-80bd-b1cdd8492e21

Mayhew and Schwartz on Leshoure:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Presser-Video-Mayhew-and-Schwartz-on-Leshoure/34d7a72f-547e-4670-b066-51e9826f17a0

ESPN catches up with Leshoure:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/04/29/video-espn-catches-up-with-new-lion-titus-young/

Best value from Day 2: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f97fe7/Best-value-from-draft-day-2?module=HP_video

Audio:

Nick Fairley draft presser audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Draft-Presser-Audio-Nick-Fairley-Intro-4-29/61271a92-943e-48a3-94c0-f560e43e0258

Draft Preview for Rounds 4, 5, 6 and 7:

Best available players by position:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28946847

Some top tier talent left from Brandt's hot 100:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f92359/article/still-some-toptier-talent-left-from-hot-100?module=HP_cp2

Top 20 players left after round 3:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/2011-nfl-draft-top-20-players-left-after-three-rounds

20 best players available:  http://cfn.scout.com/2/1068255.html

PFW's top 10 undrafted players entering round 4:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/29/analysis-of-pfws-top-10-undrafted-players-enteri-2

NFP's best available for day 3:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Best-available-for-day-three.html

 Best Available for draft day 3:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81f97ee4/Best-available-for-draft-day-three?module=HP_cp2

Friday 4-29-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions return to work in Allen Park - "Glad to be back":  http://www.freep.com/article/20110429/SPORTS01/110429036/1049/SPORTS01/Detroit-Lions-return-work-Allen-Park-Glad-back-

Why did the Lions let Amukamara slip past them?:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2748

Fairley Articles:

Why the Lions were smart to pick Fairley:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110429/OPINION03/104290422/1126/sports0101/Why-Lions-were-smart-to-pick-Fairley

Fairley makes Lions defense immediately better:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/04/fairley-makes-lions-defense-better.html

Landing Fairley a dream scenario:  http://det.scout.com/2/1068254.html

Schalter - Pass the Honolulu Blue Koolaid:  http://det.scout.com/2/1068398.html

I'm now Fairley Suh-tain the Lions made the right pick:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/04/29/im-now-fairley-suh-tain-the-lions-made-the-right-pick/

Fairley was an outstanding interview:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26478/fairley-was-an-oustanding-interview

Fairley shocking DL developments in Detroit:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/28/fairley-shocking-dl-developments-in-detroit

Double trouble for opponents with Fairley, Suh:  http://blogblitz.nfl.com/detroit-lions/entry/04292011_nick_fairley_detroit_lions

Friday morning hangover (#10 is on Fairley being the closest thing to a steal):  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/28925449

Round 1 hits and misses (He says Fairley might be the best pick in round 1):  http://profootball.scout.com/2/1068336.html

Ridson's first round draft reaction:  http://football.realgm.com/src_encroachment/309/20110429/risdons_first_round_draft_reaction/

Fairley pick from a Bears perspective:  http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/5080332-417/bears-gm-jerry-angelo-gets-it-right-with-gabe-carimi.html

Nick Fairley Scouting report from SN:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/round/1/pick/13

Nick Fairley Scouting report from NFL draftrivals:  http://nfldraft.rivals.com/cviewplayer.asp?statsid=181617&type=scouting#scouting

Nick Fairley's Scouting report from NFP:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=91972

Nick Fairley's Scouting report from CBS:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1691450/nick-fairley

Nick Fairley's Scouting report from SI:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/98477.html

Nick Fairley's Scouting report from Foxsports:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/draft/prospect?prospectId=508587

Nick Fairley Scouting report from NFL:  http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/nick-fairley?id=2495479

Nick Fairley Scouting report from NFL Draftscout:  http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90602&draftyear=2011&genpos=DT

Nick Fairley's prospect profile (there's a bunch of videos at the bottom):  http://det.scout.com/a.z?s=93&p=8&c=1&nid=4868190&yr=2011

Nick Fairley Scouting report from Gridiron Gab:  http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/01/22/gridiron-gab-2011-nfl-draft-prospect-scouting-report-%E2%80%93-dt-nick-fairley/

Draft Articles:

NFL Draft Day 1 Report Card:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/29/11/NFL-Draft-Day-1-report-card-/landing_lions.html?blockID=513255&feedID=3862

NFL Draft TV viewership down 16% from 2010:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/04/nfl-draft-tv-viewership-down-16-from-2010/1

Brandt's hot 100 of the rest of the prospects:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81f92359/article/mallett-ayers-bowers-best-of-the-hot-100-still-available?module=HP_spotlight

Reuter breaks down best available before second round:  http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/draft/story/15005092/breaking-down-best-available-before-second-round-begins

Best players left on board provide great second round value:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Best-players-left-on-board-provide-great-second-?urn=nfl-wp1656

SN's top 20 players still left on the board:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/2011-nfl-draft/story/2011-nfl-draft-top-20-players-still-on-the-board-after-round-1

Foxsport's best available players:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/2011-NFL-draft-best-players-still-available-after-Round-1-042911

PFW's top 10 best undrafted players:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/29/analysis-of-pfws-top-10-undrafted-players-entering

NFP's top ranked players still on the board:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Updated-big-board.html

NFP's second round mock (Lions take CB Ras I Dowling):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Second-round-mock-draft-4514.html

CBS's second round mocks (Reuter has the Lions taking Martez Wilson):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1691450/nick-fairley

Don Bank's round 2 mock (Lions take CB Johnny Patrick):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/04/29/second-round-mock-draft/index.html

Scout's second round mock (Lions take CB Ras I Dowling):  http://det.scout.com/2/1068380.html

PFT second round mock (Lions take Dowling):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/29/pfts-second-round-mock-draft/

Kirwan's round 2 mock (Lions take CB Davon House):  http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81f91e0e/article/day-2-a-scramble-for-qbs-bowers-at-top-of-second-round

CBA Articles:

Players expect stay of Nelson's ruling:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AgapaxJj_YGKSIHlpglQ_LVDubYF?slug=ms-silver_players_expect_stay_of_nelson_ruling_042911

Video:

Analysis - Fairley to Lions:  http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl_draft_prospects/zssHUQON6hWMd5bToJx9wZ8sqvog2cKY

Scouting Reports for Lions 2011 Draft Picks

Nick Fairley:

Nick Fairley Scouting report from SN:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/round/1/pick/13

Nick Fairley Scouting report from NFL draftrivals:  http://nfldraft.rivals.com/cviewplayer.asp?statsid=181617&type=scouting#scouting

Nick Fairley's Scouting report from NFP:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=91972

Nick Fairley's Scouting report from CBS:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1691450/nick-fairley

Nick Fairley's Scouting report from SI:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/98477.html

Nick Fairley's Scouting report from Foxsports:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/draft/prospect?prospectId=508587

Nick Fairley Scouting report from NFL:  http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/nick-fairley?id=2495479

Nick Fairley Scouting report from NFL Draftscout:  http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=90602&draftyear=2011&genpos=DT 

Nick Fairley Scouting report from Walterfootball:  http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2011nfairley_greg.php

The Shutdown 40 - #2 Nick Fairley:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-2-Nick-Fairley-DT-Auburn?urn=nfl-325074

Nick Fairley Scouting report from KFFL:  http://www.kffl.com/a.php/126754/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Nick-Fairley--DT--Auburn

Nick Fairley Scouting report from PFW:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/nick-fairley-90/

Nick Fairley's prospect profile (there's a bunch of videos at the bottom):  http://det.scout.com/a.z?s=93&p=8&c=1&nid=4868190&yr=2011

Nick Fairley Scouting report from Gridiron Gab:  http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/01/22/gridiron-gab-2011-nfl-draft-prospect-scouting-report-%E2%80%93-dt-nick-fairley/

Titus Young:

Titus Young Scouting Report from SN:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/round/2/pick/12

Titus Young Scouting Report from NFL Draft Rivals:  http://nfldraft.rivals.com/cviewplayer.asp?statsid=151401#scouting

Titus Young Scouting Report from NFP:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=68195

Titus Young Scouting Report from CBS:  http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/draft/players/1274396/titus-young

Titus Young Scouting Report from SI:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/64321.html

Titus Young Scouting Report from Foxsports:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/draft/prospect?prospectId=381822

Titus Young Scouting Report from NFL:  http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/titus-young?id=2495253

Titus Young Scouting Report from NFL draft scout:  http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=72604&draftyear=2011&genpos=WR

Titus Young scouting report from Walterfootball:  http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2011tyoung_greg.php

The Second Shutdown 40 - #63 Titus Young:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Second-Shutdown-40-63-8211-Titus-Young-?urn=nfl-wp1089

Titus Young scouting report from scout:  http://det.scout.com/2/1068487.html

Titus Young scouting report from PFW:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/titus-young-1/

Titus Young scouting report from KFFL:  http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127422/39/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Titus-Young--WR--Boise-State

Titus Young scouting report from Mocking the Draft:  http://www.mockingthedraft.com/2011/4/3/2085312/titus-young-nfl-draft-scouting-report 

Mikel Leshoure:

Mikel Leshoure Scouting report from SN:   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/round/2/pick/25

Mikel Leshoure Scouting report from NFL draftrivals:  http://nfldraft.rivals.com/cviewplayer.asp?statsid=164061#scouting

Mikel Leshoure Scouting report from NFP:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=75615

Mikel Leshoure Scouting report from CBS:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1619958/mikel-leshoure

Mikel Leshoure Scouting report from SI:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/78053.html

Mikel Leshoure Scouting report from Foxsports:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/draft/prospect?prospectId=447343

Mikel Leshoure Scouting report from NFL:  http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/mikel-leshoure?id=2495468

Mikel Leshoure Scouting report from NFL Draftscout:  http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=83466&draftyear=2011&genpos=RB

Mikel Leshoure Scouting report from Walterfootball:  http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2011mleshoure_greg.php

The Shutdown 40 - #29 RB Mikel Leshoure:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-40-29-Mikel-Leshoure-RB-Illin?urn=nfl-321225

Mikel Leshoure Scouting report from Gridiron Gab:  http://www.nfldraftgab.com/nfl-draft-gab-2011-nfl-draft-prospect-scouting-report-%E2%80%93-rb-mikel-leshoure/

Mikel Leshoure scouting report from scout:  http://det.scout.com/2/1068510.html

Mikel Leshoure scouting report from PFW:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/mikel-leshoure-5/

Mikel Leshoure scouting report from KFFL:  http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127214/39/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Mikel-LeShoure--RB--Illinois

Leshoure Scouting report from Steelers website:  http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2011/4/13/2108674/potential-steelers-draft-pick-profiles-mikel-leshoure-rb-illinois

Doug Hogue:

Doug Hogue scouting report from SN:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/round/5/pick/26

Doug Hogue scouting report from NFL draftrivals:  http://nfldraft.rivals.com/cviewplayer.asp?statsid=156061#scouting

Doug Hogue scouting report from NFP:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=66828

Doug Hogue scouting report from CBS:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1243225/doug-hogue

Doug Hogue scouting report from SI:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/69026.html

Doug Hogue scouting report from NFL:  http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/douglas-hogue?id=2495291#tab=0

Doug Hogue scouting report from Foxsports:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/draft/prospect?prospectId=399965

Doug Hogue scouting report from NFL draftscout:  http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=69024&draftyear=2011&genpos=OLB

Doug Hogue scouting report from PFW:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/doug-hogue-32/

Doug Hogue scouting report from gridiron gab:  http://www.giantsgab.com/2011/04/13/prospect-profiles-doug-hogue/

Johnny Culbreath:

Johnny Culbreath scouting report from CBS:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1701304/johnny-culbreath

Johnny Culbreath scouting report from PFW:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/johnny-culbreath-50/

Johnny Culbreath scouting report from SI:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/72075.html

Johnny Culbreath scouting report from NFL Draftscout:  http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89087&draftyear=2011&genpos=OT

Friday 4-29-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Getting Fairley was a dream scenario for the Lions:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Getting-Fairley-was-a-Dream-Scenario-for-the-Detroit-Lions/b1e4dfd7-ed84-4eaf-919b-51567d22a7c1

Fairley looks forward to picking Suh's brain:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Fairley-Looks-Forward-to-Picking-Suhs-Brain/b31c1f68-26c0-4fdc-bdcb-581e248e66f5

The Lions draft Fairley:  http://prod.www.lions.clubs.nfl.com/news/article-1/The-Detroit-Lions-draft-Nick-Fairley-of-Auburn-with-the-13th-overall-selection/eb5521ce-d6bb-4048-95e9-787e70cd9177

Mayhew and Schwartz quote sheet:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Draft-Presser-Quote-Sheet-Martin-Mayhew-and-Jim-Schwartz-4-28/bad4b36a-5135-49eb-969a-cc97fe3c2545

Nick Fairley conference call transcript:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Conference-Call-Transcript-First-Round-Selection-DT-Nick-Fairley/4e18b7a7-821f-40a4-97a0-9b7820ad3a6b

Fairley wise Lions go for talent rather than fill a need:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110429/OPINION03/104290382/1126/sports0101/Fairley-wise-Lions-go-for-maximum-talent-rather-than-fill-a-need

Did the Lions hit a homeun?:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2749

Fairley falls to Lions with 13th pick:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110429/SPORTS0101/104290370/1126/sports0101/Auburn-DT-Nick-Fairley-falls-to-Lions-with-13th-pick

Lions build strong d-line:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110429/COL22/104290478/Michael-Rosenberg-Lions-build-strong-D-line?odyssey=nav|head

To build consistent winners, Lions need to have a great Friday:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110429/COL08/104290466/1049/sports01/Drew-Sharp-build-consistent-winner-Lions-need-great-Friday

Lions take Fairley in the draft:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110428/SPORTS01/110428048/1049/sports01/Lions-take-Auburn-DL-Nick-Fairley-NFL-draft

Meet new Lion Fairley:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110429/SPORTS01/104290464/1049/sports01/Meet-new-Lion-Nick-Fairley

Fairley's character no cause for concern:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110429/SPORTS01/104290460/1049/sports01/Lions-GM-Nick-Fairley-s-character-no-cause-concern

Fairley excited to join Lions d-line:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110429/SPORTS01/104290462/1049/sports01/Nick-Fairley-excited-join-Lions-defensive-line

Prospects who could interest the Lions in the second round:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110429/SPORTS01/104290480/1049/sports01/Prospects-who-could-interest-Lions-second-round

It's another d-line delight:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110429/SPORTS01/104290474/1049/sports01/NFL-ticker-s-another-D-line-delight

Lions will start voluntary practices on Friday, OTAs on Wednesday:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110428/SPORTS01/110428046/1049/sports01/Detroit-Lions-will-start-voluntary-practice-Friday-OTAs-Wednesday

Lucky no 13 pick for the Lions:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/28/11/Lucky-No-13-for-Lions-Nick-Fairley-of-Au/landing_lions.html?blockID=512959&feedID=3862

Fairley a potential homerun for the Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26434/nick-fairley-a-potential-home-run-for-lions

D-Line just got stronger:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/04/28/sports/doc4dba1319ea51c580676411.txt

Did the Lions make the right choice in Fairley over Amukamara:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/04/29/sports/doc4dba3b6552030191234023.txt

Fairley analysis:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Nick-Fairley-goes-to-Detroit-Lions-with-13th-pic?urn=nfl-wp1514

Lions focus on d-line:  http://www.toledoblade.com/Pro/2011/04/29/Lions-focus-on-defensive-line-again.html

Detroit's got beef:  http://det.scout.com/2/1068211.html

Lions select Fairley:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/detroit-lions-select-nick-fairley

Lions draft Fairley in a shocker:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/04/28/lions-draft-dt-nick-fairley-in-a-shocker/

What they're saying about Fairley:  http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/04/nick_fairley_what_theyre_sayin.html

Pondering the NFC North:  http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/120925329.html

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

Draft Articles:

Draft tracker analysis:  http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft/rounds?&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnfl%2fdraft%2frounds

A look at all 32 picks:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/draft;_ylt=AlFZZAkTfRgsmBBoGJJFs3tDubYF

First round break down:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/First-round-breakdown.html

SI's Analysis of first round:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/tracker/draft_analysis/index.html

USA Today's first round analysis:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/04/live-blog-first-round-analysis-of-2011-nfl-draft/1?loc=interstitialskip

Round 1 grades (Lions get a A+):  http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/draft/story/14998621

Foxsports round 1 grades (Lions get a A-):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/NFL-draft-first-round-report-card-042711#photo-title=Detroit%20Lions%20-%20Grade:%20A-&photo=29757333

First round impressions (Fairley is an intriguing pick):  http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/draft/story/15003460/early-run-on-quarterbacks-story-of-first-round

First round analysis:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-draft-2011-first-round-analysis-042811

Peter King's first round thoughts:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/04/29/2011-nfl-draft/1.html

Draft winners and losers (Lions are picked as winners):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-cole_2011_first_round_draft_winners_and_losers_042811

CBS picks Lions as winner:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/28920867

GB paper's winners and losers (Lions are winners):  http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/120936824.html

Nick Fairley Scouting report:  http://www.kffl.com/a.php/126754/39/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Nick-Fairley--DT--Auburn

Second round pick (Lions take Ben Ijalana):  http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/draft/story/15003713/second-round-mock-passers-pass-rushers-highlight-best-left

Round 2 mock (Lions take CB Ras I Dowling):  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/04/mock-2-predicting-the-second-round-of-2011-draft/1

Video:

Schwartz draft presser:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Draft-Presser-Video-Jim-Schwartz-4-28/f0eea8fb-749b-464f-b71d-e0dce3fef33a

Mayhew draft presser:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Draft-Presser-Video-Martin-Mayhew-4-28/58b234a7-0562-4c38-9a48-4d1323813af2

Mayhew and Schwartz audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Draft-Presser-Audio-Mayhew-and-Schwartz-4-28/e4949474-757b-42d8-9e3a-e331a6e9afd3

Thursday 4-28-11 Afternoon Links - Draft Articles

Lions Articles:

Rating a decade of Lions drafts:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/04/27/11/Rating-a-decade-of-Lions-drafts/landing_lions.html?blockID=511857&feedID=3862

Team meeting Monday for the Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26422/team-meetings-monday-for-lions-bears

Final Argument - The Jimmy Smith Question:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26326/final-argument-the-jimmy-smith-question

Anatomy of a reach - Don't boo the new Lion:  http://det.scout.com/2/1068160.html

The verdict on Jeff Backus?  Positive:  http://det.scout.com/2/1067834.html

One year later, evaluating the 2010 first rounders (Suh is ranked #2):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-04-28-2010-first-rounders_N.htm

Lions should draft Amukamara:  http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20110428/SPORTS/104280323/Bill-Broderick-Lions-should-draft-Amukamara?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Frontpage|s

Lions tell players OTAs start Wednesday:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/28/lions-tell-players-otas-start-wednesday/

NFL Draft needs - NFC Teams:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-04-27-nfc-nfl-draft-needs_N.htm

Draft Articles:

Peter King's primer:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/04/28/nfl-draft-preview/index.html

32 reasons you need to watch the draft:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Thirty-two-reasons-you-need-to-watch-the-NFL-dra?urn=nfl-wp1335

Names to remember on draft night:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/04/28/draft-hot-list/index.html

Top LBs rarely match hype:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/04/27/data-points-top-lbs-rarely-match-hype/

Going up?  The 10 biggest risers in the draft:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Going-up-The-biggest-risers-in-the-2011-draft;_ylt=An4hHL6.HS_zdqOyOofKDPlDubYF?urn=nfl-wp1331

Draft drops.  The biggest fallers in the draft:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Draft-Drops-8211-The-biggest-fallers-in-the-2?urn=nfl-wp1319

Choosing best picks by draft order (Barry is picked at the best 3rd pick):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-best-No-6-selection-ever-Choosing-best-pic?urn=nfl-wp1241

Intriguing developmental  prospects gain momentum:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/27/intriguing-developmental-prospects-gain-momentum

First round shockers:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Firstround-shockers.html

PFW's top 100:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/27/pfws-top-100-2

Rang's top 100:  http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/draft/story/14998734/rangs-big-board-going-100-deep-in-final-version

Prisco's top 32:  http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/draft/story/14998920/top-32-fairley-tops-list-ponder-best-of-qbs

Prospect Articles:

Q&A with CB Johnny Patrick:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/04/27/qa-with-louisville-cb-johnny-patrick

Da'Quan Bowers interview:  http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127666/160/nfl-draft/KFFL-Exclusive-Interview--Da-Quan-Bowers--DE--Clemson

Bruce Carter could make surprise rise into round 1:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-28/unc-linebacker-bruce-carter-could-make-surprise-rise-into-round-1

Scouting Report - RB Derrick Locke:  http://www.kffl.com/a.php/127658/160/nfl-draft/2011-NFL-Draft-Scouting-Report--Derrick-Locke--RB--Kentucky

Mock Drafts:

Head to head Mock Draft - PFT Vs. Shutdown Corner (Lions take Amukamara in PFW's mock and Tyron Smith in Shutdown Corner Mock):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AoA67vGx85IvA1B8t2MTsjJDubYF?slug=ys-dual_2011_mock_draft_042811

NFP final mock draft (Lions take Amukamara):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-final-Mock-Draft.html

Kiper and McShay Mocks (Both having Lions taking Tyron Smith):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26383/final-argument-kiper-and-mcshay-mocks

CBS Mocks (Rang has Lions taking Castonzo, Reuter has Lions taking Amukamara):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock

Don Bank's mock draft (Lions take Amukamara):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/04/27/nfl-mock-draft/index.html

SN's mock draft (Lions take Amukamara):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-28/nfl-experts-mock-draft-clifton-brown 

PFT Mock 5.0 (Lions take Castonzo):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/04/27/2011-mock-draft-take-five/

Video:

Suh - Draft day memories:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6442975

Watch Amukamara jump:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26362/watch-prince-amukamara-jump

Fairley certain for draft day:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=f374c2a2-1b5c-4f32-81cd-effea9c78e42&from=foxsports/nfl/home_gallery