Tuesday 5-31-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Leshoure will be at Lions next workout:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110531/SPORTS01/110531043/Mikel-Leshoure-will-Lions-next-workouts

Schwartz keeping tab on the Lions from afar:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110531/SPORTS01/110531029/Coach-Jim-Schwartz-keeping-tabs-Lions-from-afar

How good can the Lions offense be?:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-good-can-lions-offense-be.html

Hope and hype puts pressure on young Lions to produce:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8201acd5/article/hope-and-hype-puts-pressure-on-young-lions-to-produce

Agent - Delmas fully recovered from surgery:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27392/agent-delmas-fully-recovered-from-surgery

Top 10 offensive players (CJ is #5):  http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/24273/power-rankings-top-10-nfl-offensive-players

Seifert on the ranking of CJ:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27375/power-rankings-peterson-and-c-johnson

Seifert chat (there's several Lions questions in there):  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/38649/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Brandt's chat (he answers a question on whether the Lions will make it into the playoffs):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1550

CBA / NFL Articles:

NFLPA to host rookie symposium:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/05/31/nflpa-will-host-rookie-symposium

NFL somehow ahead of 2010's ticket sales price?:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/29690917

Keep your trifles, owners and players; fans want football:  http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/story/15185033/keep-your-trifles-owners-and-players-fans-want-football

League will consider allowing more teams to cover unsold seats:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/31/league-to-consider-allowing-more-teams-to-cover-seats-to-avoid-blackouts/

Supplemental draft could be next front in NFL-NFLPA legal battle:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/31/supplemental-draft-could-be-next-front-in-nfl-nflpa-legal-battle/

100 reasons we love football:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-05-30/nfl-lockout-got-you-bummed-sporting-news-lists-100-reasons-to-love-the-game

Video:

Schwartz interview with Tony Ortiz pt 1:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Coach-Schwartz-sits-down-with-Tony-Ortiz---Part-1/662c8eca-81f5-4db6-af1a-62052a66744b

Schwartz interview with Tony Ortiz pt 2:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Coach-Schwartz-sits-down-with-Tony-Ortiz---Part-2/b42f621a-2e52-4f46-a2a7-acc72d8ac268

Tuesday 5-31-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Derrick Williams needs huge camp to remain Lions 4th WR:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110531/SPORTS0101/105310313/1126/Derrick-Williams-needs-huge-camp-to-remain-Lions--fourth-receiver

Lack of practice could hurt Lions OL Fox's chance to impress:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110531/SPORTS01/105310391/Lack-practice-could-hurt-Lions-OL-Fox-s-chance-impress

Stafford - I don't waste time thinking about the lockout:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/05/lions-stafford-on-nfl-lockout-i-dont.html

Kirwan ranks the top RBs (Best is in group E #22):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8201500c/article/running-the-show-no-surprises-atop-list-of-nfls-best-rbs?module=HP_cp2

CBA Articles:

Undrafted players left just waiting around:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AnDEPSvoRMDVoX4reXwOkEtDubYF?slug=ys-farrar_lockout_leaves_undrafted_football_players_in_tough_spot_052711

Monday 5-30-11 Afternoon Lions Links

I'm doing the afternoon links early today.  I may add more later on tonight if I have time.  Enjoy your memorial day.

Lions Articles:

Sensational Suh just warming up, but how hot will he become:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8200c393/article/sensational-suh-just-warming-up-but-how-hot-will-he-become

USA Today Poll on which player from 2010 draft will have the best career (Suh is leading the way):  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/index

CBA Articles:

Training camps may be next casualty:  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=6603158

Monday 5-30-11 Morning Lions Links

Happy Memorial Day!

Lions Articles:

Coleman looks forward to playing alongside Delmas:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110530/SPORTS01/105300339/Lions-Coleman-looks-forward-playing-alongside-Delmas

Suh is 51st on NFL network's list of top 100 players today:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110529/SPORTS01/110529021/Ndamukong-Suh-51st-NFL-Network-s-list-top-100-players-today

Lifelong Detroit fan sees bright future ahead for the Lions:  http://themorningsun.com/articles/2011/05/29/news/doc4de2dc96ae9af884215712.txt

CBA Articles:

Players in this for the long fight:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15179248/outspoken-pitts-players-in-this-for-the-long-fight

Larry Foote angered by Lions furloughs:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Larry-Foote-angered-by-Lions-furloughs.html

Video:

Top 100 - Ndamukong Suh:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d8200f75b/Top-100-Ndamukong-Suh

Sunday 5-29-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Once again, not too many articles.

Lions Articles:

NFL's most injury prone players (Stafford is #9 on the list):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/nfl-most-injury-prone-players-gallery-052311#photo-title=Matthew%20Stafford,%20QB,%20Lions&photo=29829269

NFL Articles:

Player strength is their unity, but solidarity likely to be tested:  http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/2011/05/28/2011-05-28_nfl_labor_player_strength_is_in_their_unity_but_solidarity_likely_to_be_tested_a.html

NFL players and owners getting what they deserve:  http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/400617/gene-frenette/2011-05-28/gene-frenette-nfl-players-and-owners-are-getting-what

Group asks FCC to eliminate NFL blackouts:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Group-asks-FCC-to-eliminate-NFL-blackouts.html

Sunday 5-29-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Burleson's critics do about-face on Detroit choice:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110529/SPORTS01/105290526/Burleson-s-critics-do-about-face-Lions-decision

Titus Young says Lions fans are the best:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110529/SPORTS18/105290468/Ticker-Rookie-Titus-Young-says-Lions-fans-best

Stanton to get his kicks in B.C.:  http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20110529/SPORTS/105290318

Browns Q and As (the first question is on Fairley):  http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2011/05/post_81.html

Saturday 5-28-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Not too many afternoon articles today.

Lions Articles:

Weekend Mailbag (there's some Lions stuff in there):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27340/weekend-mailbag-a-visit-to-room-101

CBA Articles:

Players need to call owner's bluff and make an offer:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AkJLv4v99Bia5l6UKXK2ovxDubYF?slug=jc-cole_players_need_to_make_offer_to_nfl_owners_052711

Saturday 5-28-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions 'Steeling' for success:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110528/SPORTS0101/105280327/1126/Lions-%E2%80%98steeling%E2%80%99-for-success

Gridiron greats raise money for former NFL players:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110528/SPORTS0101/105280313/1126/Gridiron-Greats-raise-money-for-former-NFL-players

Stafford talks about 10 weeks of rehab - I'm excited to be back healthy (video posted below):  http://www.freep.com/article/20110527/SPORTS01/110527060/Stafford-talks-about-10-weeks-rehab-excited-healthy

Pettigrew visits mid-Michigan's Menard's:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110528/SPORTS01/110528005/Lions-TE-Brandon-Pettigrew-visits-mid-Michigan-Menard-s

CBA Articles:

Owner's comments about the NFL lockout don't stand up to real world scrutiny:  http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=wojciechowski_gene&page=wojciechowski/110527&sportCat=nfl

Experts agree 2011 season will happen:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820086bc/article/dont-fret-football-fans-experts-agree-2011-season-will-happen?module=HP_cp2

Video:

32 in 32 - Lions (Stafford on total NFL access):  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d8200c9a5/32-in-32-Lions?module=HP_headlines

Rising up (A look at sub .500 that could make it into the 2011 playoffs.  The Lions are mentioned as a possible team near the end in the last 50 seconds of the video):  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6600101

Friday 5-27-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Have at it - Total return for Cobb and Young:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27332/have-at-it-total-return-for-cobb-and-young

Twitter is all the rage with Schwartz and locked out Lions:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/05/twitter-is-all-rage-with-schwartz-and.html

On the Nate Burleson issue:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/05/on-nate-burleson-issue.html

Why the Lions are going to make the playoffs:  http://det.scout.com/2/1075214.html

Stanton prepares to play, but where?:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/05/27/11/Stanton-prepares-to-play-but-where/landing_lions.html?blockID=528999&feedID=3862

Carucci Chat (He answers a question on Stafford and one on if the Lions will be contenders):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1544

CBA Articles:

Smith comtemplating permanent decertification:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ArLE.qzAp.IJpFRw3v6Keu1DubYF?slug=ms-silver_nflpa_could_stay_permanently_decetified_052711

Caught in the crossfire:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Caught-in-the-crossfire.html

Fans not buying 18 game rhetoric:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Fans-not-buying-Goodell-s-Fans-want-18-games-r?urn=nfl-wp2212

Friday 5-27-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Schwartz wants help naming d-line:  http://detnews.com/article/20110527/SPORTS0101/105270355/1126/sports0101/Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-wants-help-naming-defensive-line

Fluellen hopes Kong Fu can help his game:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110527/SPORTS01/105270432/With-video-Lions-DL-hopes-kung-fu-can-help-his-game

Burleson says he was talking about weather in Detroit:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110527/SPORTS01/105270436/Ticker-Nate-Burleson-says-he-talking-about-weather-Detroit

Dan Miller's thoughts on the Lions (it's in the last two paragraphs):   http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/main_page/miller%27s-rainy-day-thoughts

More team workouts for NFC North players:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27306/more-team-workouts-for-nfc-north-players

CBA Articles:

Brees explains players side in NFL labor issue:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jim_trotter/05/26/lockout/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a0

NFL files brief - lockout should stick:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/05/26/nfl-files-brief-lockout-should-stick

Thursday 5-26-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Schwartz adds Brandon Fischer to staff:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Head-Coach-Jim-Schwartz-adds-Brandon-Fisher-to-Defensive-Staff/1a8dfe06-8a1d-417d-a8b9-d3cfe39c17de

Assessing the merits of Lions fever:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27298/assessing-the-merits-of-lions-fever

Two Lions make the most of family time during lockout:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/05/two-lions-make-most-of-family-time.html

Burleson - innocent or insensitive comment about Detroit area:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/05/lions-wide-receivers-nate-burlesons.html

Breakout players - Stafford leads class of 20:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15168205/breakout-players-stafford-leads-class-of-20

Who was really the worst (This guy says not the 2008 Lions):  http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=2D475267-032D-76DD-063158FEAB0E008E

CBA Articles:

NFL and players oceans apart during labor dispute:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Aqk4bEV9Ag84vGxNhW4NjzVDubYF?slug=ap-onfootball-oceansapart

2011 NFL lockout issues:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/29591032

Separation anxiety:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-05-26/sbj-players-coaches-adjust-to-culture-shock-of-lockout

Thursday 5-26-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Hogue took off after switching to LB at Syracuse:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110526/SPORTS01/105260490/Lions-rookie-LB-took-off-after-switching-Syracuse

Suh's outside interest won't hurt his play:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110526/SPORTS01/110525057/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Ndamukong-Suh-s-outside-interests-won-t-hurt-his-play

Burleson takes dig at Detroit:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110526/SPORTS01/110526001/Lions-WR-Nate-Burleson-takes-dig-Detroit

Stafford and Romo among those who must rebound from injury in 2011:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fff2fd/article/romo-among-those-who-must-rebound-from-injury-in-2011?module=HP_cp2 

Can added bulk protect Stafford's shoulder:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27277/can-strength-work-protect-staffords-shoulder

CBA Articles:

Coaches support players wishes in NFL legal battle:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110526/SPORTS0101/105260367/1126/Coaches-support-players%E2%80%99-wishes-in-NFL-legal-battle

Why don't we have football:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/An-agents-answer-to-Why-dont-we-have-football.html

Wednesday 5-25-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Not too many articles this afternoon.

Lions Articles:

Have at it - Titus Young or Randall Cobb:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27245/have-at-it-titus-young-or-randall-cobb

CBA Articles:

Four judges, two views, one law:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Four-judges-two-views-one-law.html

Wednesday 5-25-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions trade of Roy Williams ranked among the most disappointing:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110524/SPORTS0101/105240407/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-trade-of-Roy-Williams-ranked-among-%E2%80%98most-disappointing%E2%80%99-deals

Suh should put team first for next workout sessions:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/05/suh-should-put-team-first-for-next.html

Titus Young might keep CJ's legs fresher:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110525/SPORTS01/105250424/Lions-Titus-Young-might-keep-Calvin-Johnson-s-legs-fresher

Suh makes NFL networks top 100:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110525/SPORTS01/105250422/Ndamukong-Suh-makes-top-NFL-Network-s-top-100-players

Lions passed on show that might be hard locks:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110525/COL08/105250419/Drew-Sharp-Lions-passed-show-might-Hard-Locks-

Suh Q and A - most feared Lion just a teddy bear:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-05-24/ndamukong-suh-qa-most-feared-lion-just-a-teddy-bear

Trading Sammie Hill is faulty logic:  http://det.scout.com/2/1074491.html

Rising star Stafford has limitless potential in 2011:  http://isportsweb.com/2011/05/24/rising-star-stafford-has-limitless-potential/

Kirwan ranks the top 35 QBs (Stafford is in group E #25 and Hill is in group G #32):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81ffd82d/article/super-bowlwinning-qbs-top-list-of-games-best-signalcallers?module=HP_cp2

CBA Articles:

Politicians, businessmen supporting NFL players:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-05-24/politicians-businessmen-supporting-nfl-players

Tuesday 5-24-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Links:

Lions furloughing while ticket sales spike:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27214/lions-furloughing-while-ticket-sales-spike

Chat with Seifert:  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/38590/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Chat with Brandt (he answers some questions on the Lions):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1541

Chat with Kirwan (he answers a question on who he thinks the Lions will go after in free agency.  He doesn't think they'll go after Asomugha.  He thinks maybe Taylor from the Steelers and for LB he mentions Rocky McIntosh):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1540

CBA / NFL Articles:

Will any of the owners cave?:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-labor-stadium-construction-a-key-factor-052411

Owners approve new rule changes:   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-owners-approve-new-rules-changes-defensive-players-might-not-like-052411

League may fine teams that incur multiple safety player safety fines:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/24/league-may-fine-teams-that-incur-multiple-player-safety-fines/

Tuesday 5-24-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

OT Jason Fox finally healthy for the Lions:  http://detnews.com/article/20110524/SPORTS0101/105240329/1126/sports0101/Offensive-tackle-Jason-Fox-finally-healthy-for-Lions

With NFL lockout still in place, Lions order employees to take furloughs:  http://detnews.com/article/20110523/SPORTS0101/105230414/1126/sports0101/With-NFL-lockout-still-in-place--Lions-order-employees-to-take-furloughs

Lions o-line ready to roll:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/05/24/sports/doc4ddac00e19392204608367.txt

Campbell still chasing NFL dream:  http://det.scout.com/2/1074243.html

CBA Articles:

Judge rejects NFL anti-trust delay request:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Judge-rejects-NFL-antitrust-delay-request.html

Monday 5-23-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions finally ready to contend, but will they be allowed to?:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110523/OPINION03/105230389/1126/sports0101/Lions-finally-ready-to-contend--but-will-they-be-allowed-to?

Clayton's mailbag (there's a question on what to expect from Fairley):  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=6573510

Caputo - Lions workouts meaningless (he answers questions on the Lions in the chat):  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/05/23/sports/doc4dd9e3c55c552319550141.txt

NFC North notes:  http://chi.scout.com/2/1074077.html

CBA Articles:

What's the plan?:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Whats-the-Plan.html

Monday 5-23-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions / NFL Articles:

Small talk - Stanton on lockout, his golf game:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110523/SPORTS0101/105230334/1126/sports0101/Small-Talk--Detroit-Lions--Drew-Stanton-on-lockout--his-golf-game

Bob Seger rocks Jim Schwartz at the Palace:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110523/SPORTS01/105230373/Extra-points-Bob-Seger-rocks-Jim-Schwartz-Palace

Give the competition it's due in shaping local sports picture (there's mention of the Lions being on the rise):  http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/122428064.html

Monday Morning QB (there's nothing on the Lions in there, but there was a little paragraph on Detroit Tiger Schlereth in there):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/05/22/mmqb/1.html

CBA Articles:

Fords kept in loop in NFL labor situation:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110523/SPORTS01/105230379/Fords-kept-loop-labor-situation

NFL lockout clock ticking with season opener approaching:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-05-22-lockout-season-looming_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip

Video:

Titus Young dons a Lions jersey:  http://www.kboi2.com/sports/122433259.html?tab=video

Sunday 5-22-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Levy riding out lockout in Waukesha:  http://onmilwaukee.com/sports/articles/deandrelevylockout.html?26280

Local athletes affected by the lockout (the last 3 paragraphs are on Culbreath):  http://www.thetandd.com/sports/article_5563333c-7ea9-11e0-b10e-001cc4c03286.html

NFL players looking to break out next season (#4 is Pettigrew and #5 is Delmas):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/NFL-potential-2011-breakout-players-051811#photo-title=Detroit%20Lions%20TE%20Brandon%20Pettigrew&photo=29810868

Sunday 5-22-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions players happy with Mayhew's draft, too:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110521/SPORTS01/110521018/Lions-players-happy-Martin-Mayhew-s-draft-too

Goodell misses chance to heal old wound for Lions fans:  http://detnews.com/article/20110521/OPINION03/105210391/1126/sports0101/Roger-Goodell-misses-chance-to-heal-old-wound-for-Lions-fans

Lions Cherilus has week one goal:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/05/21/lions-cherilus-has-week-one-as-goal

CBA Articles:

Need deal by July 4th for training camp:  http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/29479613

Eighth circuit's serious doubts fuels apparently powerful argument by players:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/21/eighth-circuits-serious-doubts-fuels-apparently-powerful-argument-by-players/

Saturday 5-21-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

NFC North Weekend Mailbag:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27117/nfc-north-weekend-mailbag-41

2012 Draft Articles:

Breaking down the 2012 LB class:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breaking-down-the-2012-LB-class.html

CBA Articles:

Appeal ruling boils down to recognition of union:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/29466293

Supreme court reversal of lockout ruling will be a longshot:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/21/supreme-court-reversal-of-lockout-ruling-will-be-a-longshot/

Saturday 5-21-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Fairley has talent to give Lions second straight Rookie of the Year:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fed7f5/article/fairley-has-talent-to-give-lions-second-straight-rookie-of-year?module=HP_spotlight

For now, Lions have better defensive front than Bucs:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fee5ea/article/for-now-lions-have-better-defensive-front-than-bucs

If the Lions are finally good, then it must be judgement day:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110521/COL08/105210415/Drew-Sharp-Lions-finally-good-then-must-Judgment-Day

Titus Young dominated with Megatron in NCAA 2007 video game:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110521/SPORTS18/105210411/Ticker-Lions-rookie-dominated-Megatron-NCAA-2007-

Suh to drive in 3,000 mile road rally:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-05-20/ndamukong-suh-to-drive-in-3000-mile-road-rally

Free Agency:

The Top DB Free Agents - Asomugha primed for a big pay day:   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-05-20/nnamdi-asomugha-primed-for-a-big-payday

CBA Articles:

Other leagues' unions filed a brief with the eighth circuit court:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AjttubIO_gowHEkWIowdNItDubYF?slug=ap-nfl-labor

Friday 5-20-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Sorry, I forgot to post this yesterday afternoon.

Lions Articles:

DE Lawrence Jackson recovering from ankle surgery:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110520/SPORTS01/110520026/Report-Lions-DE-Lawrence-Jackson-recovering-from-ankle-surgery

5 things we learned at Lions informal workouts:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/05/five-things-we-learned-at-lions.html

Lockout comes at a terrible time for the Lions:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AuwLd9jb46rn4.MghGuNDntDubYF?slug=dw-wetzel_lockout_threatens_lions_momentum_052011

Suh, Fairley give Detroit's D options galore:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ys-farrar_suh_fairley_give_lions_options_051511

Joyner - Suh and Fairley a nightmarish scenario:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27104/joyner-suh-fairley-a-nightmarish-scenario 

Caplan's Mailbag (there's a question on whether or not the Lions are contenders):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Tim-Tebow-Ryan-Fitzpatrick-Detroit-Lions-playoff-chances-rookies-lockout-051911

Who is the worst teams of the 2000s (It's between the Lions and the Bills):  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/20/data-points-who-is-the-worst-team-of-the-2000s/?module=HP_spotlight

2012 Draft Articles:

Breaking down the 2012 CB class:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breaking-down-the-2012-CB-class.html

Top prospects for 2012 - Defense:  http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/05/20/top-pre-season-prospects-for-2012-nfl-draft-defense/

CBA Articles:

Fan group files court arguments over NFL lockout:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Fans-group-files-court-arguments-over-NFL-lockout-052011 

Dispatches from the NFL lockout fronts:  http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/commentary/news/story?page=munson/110520

Friday 5-20-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Goodell transcript:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Conference-Call-Transcript-Commissioner-Goodell-with-Detroit-Lions-Season-Ticket-Holders/4c8e2852-a98a-40ff-9033-c9ad9087e3d8

Stafford all fired up with no place to throw:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110520/OPINION03/105200342/1126/sports0101/Lions-quarterback-Matthew-Stafford-all-fired-up-with-no-place-to-throw

Stanton works out with Lions doesn't know where he'll end up:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110520/SPORTS01/105200434/Drew-Stanton-works-out-Lions-doesn-t-know-where-he-ll-wind-up

Delmas shows plenty of attitude:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110520/SPORTS0101/105200336/1126/sports0101/Lions--Louis-Delmas-shows-plenty-of-attitude

Delmas expecting easy pickins:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110520/SPORTS18/105200416/Ticker-Lions-Louis-Delmas-expecting-easy-pickin-s

Delmas article:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110520/SPORTS01/105200370/Lions-Delmas-easing-back-from-lingering-groin-injury

Another Delmas article:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/05/20/sports/doc4dd5713e9e12d099156425.txt

Lions show united front at workouts:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/05/19/11/Lions-show-united-front-at-workouts/landing_lions.html?blockID=525670&feedID=3862

Lion fever is contagious:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27092/lions-fever-is-contagious

CBA Articles:

DeMaurice Smith - I want football too:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/DeMaurice-Smith-I-want-football-too.html

Do not expect the NFL to shut down, no matter what:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fe90d5/article/dont-expect-the-nfl-to-shut-down-no-matter-what

Audio:

Goodell conference call audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Conference-Call-Audio-Roger-Goodell-05-19-11/f2c81aa7-1acd-452a-bfd4-a99edfbd7228

Thursday 5-19-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Vanden Bosch, Lions planning another mini-camp in June:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20110519/SPORTS0101/105190466/1126/sports0101/Kyle-Vanden-Bosch--Lions-planning-another-mini-camp-in-June

Goodell's discussion with Lions fans:   http://www.freep.com/article/20110519/SPORTS01/110519036/NFL-s-Roger-Goodell-discusses-Calvin-Johnson-rule-lockout-Lions-fans

Lions notes - Informal workout a success; Stanton's future is uncertain:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/05/19/sports/doc4dd566bc04357479477130.txt

Lockout limbo - Lions report:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/05/19/lockout-limbo-lions-report

CBA / NFL Articles:

Court's decision to side with owners will make it very difficult for the season to start on time:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/05/nfl-owners-can-build-on-this-weeks-court-of-appeals-decision-/1

Why player organized workouts are overhyped:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Why-player-organized-workouts-are-overhyped.html

Video:

Peter King discusses the 09 QBs:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/nfl/2011/05/18/051911.king_draft_2009.SportsIllustrated/index.html

Thursday 5-19-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions players still waiting for lockout answers:  http://detnews.com/article/20110519/OPINION03/105190353/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-players-still-waiting-for-lockout-answers

Lions workouts deemed successful especially for o-line, more to come:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110519/SPORTS01/105190592/Lions-workouts-deemed-successful-more-come?odyssey=nav|head

Lions progress could be hindered by QB situation:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fe557f/article/lions-progress-could-be-hindered-by-quarterback-situation 

Suh is one of a kind and will only get better:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/18/suh-is-one-of-a-kind-and-will-only-get-better/?module=HP_spotlight

Lions say their workouts are the best in the league:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-05-18-lions-workouts_N.htm

Cold hard football facts offers proof that Lions o-line is solid:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/05/18/cold-hard-football-facts-offers-proof-that-lions-o-line-is-solid/

CBA Articles:

Caputo - NFL lockout a test for fans:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/05/19/sports/doc4dd4641cb0de0507080360.txt

Shut down option likely will be officially shut down next week:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/18/shut-down-option-likely-will-be-officially-shut-down-next-week/

More on NFLPA document:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/05/18/nflpa-document-details-nfl-path-to-lockout

Wednesday 5-18-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Sorry, I'm running a little behind today.

Lions Links:

Bly shows up at Lions workout, hopes to play again:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110518/SPORTS01/110518028/Dre-Bly-shows-up-Lions-workout-hopes-play-again

Another one on Bly:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/05/18/11/Former-Lion-Dre-Bly-attends-informal-wor/landing_lions.html?blockID=524969&feedID=3867

Lions notes:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/05/18/sports/doc4dd41a5d11f98279523864.txt?viewmode=default

Lions go about business despite labor uncertainty:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/05/18/sports/doc4dd42809c6878385668534.txt

Why the Lions will contend in 2011:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/kerry_byrne/05/18/lions/

CBA/NFL Articles:

Players battle with owners not a lost cause:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Agv2ylefKtLkqc7E0UlIsvJDubYF?slug=ms-silver_stay_not_death_blow_for_players_051811

Schefter predicts free agency won't start until at least after July 4th:  http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/05/18/free-agency-to-not-start-till-at-least-the-fourth-of-july/

Proposed rule change would ban launching:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/rule-change-protect-defenseless-wide-receivers-ban-launching-051811

$.05 for May 17th:  http://football.realgm.com/src_encroachment/311/20110518/$05_for_may_17/

Wednesday 5-18 -11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions players unite for spirited workouts:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110518/SPORTS0101/105180331/1126/sports0101/Lions-players-unite-for-spirited-workouts

Lions notebook:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110518/SPORTS0101/105180333/1126/sports0101/Lions-QB-Shaun-Hill-grieves-for-father--who-died-in-January-fall

Lions notebook - Burleson shows off freakish mohawk, Hill rehabbing from back surgery:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/05/17/sports/doc4dd2d8c3dbc75983964779.txt

Lions not sure what to expect amid lockout limbo:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/05/17/sports/pro/doc4dd31b477b81d676616975.txt

Delmas still chirping:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/05/lions-louis-delmas-still-chirping.html

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

NFC players that are on the rehab trail (Stafford and Vanden Bosch are mentioned in this article):  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-05-17/nfc-missing-super-bowl-run-fuels-jermichael-finleys-rehab

CBA Articles:

NFLPA memo documents nearly 2 years of CBA talks:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/29373488

Balance of power shifts back to NFL:  http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/story/15073648/experts-concur-balance-of-power-shifts-back-to-nfl

Tuesday 5-17-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Improved physique has Stafford feeling like a new man:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110517/SPORTS0101/105170420/1126/Improved-physique-has-Matthew-Stafford-feeling-like-new-man

Head games - Lions rank 17th in poll of best NFL helmets:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110517/SPORTS0101/105170425/1126/Head-games--Lions-rank-17th-in-poll-of-best-NFL-helmets

Shaun Hill joins Lions workout a week after back surgery:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110517/SPORTS01/110517020/QB-Shaun-Hill-joins-Lions-workout-week-after-back-surgery

CJ, Burleson enjoying time off with NFL lockout:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110517/SPORTS01/110517033/Lions-Johnson-Burleson-enjoying-time-off-lockout

Lions work to install offense without coaches:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/05/17/sports/doc4dd2ce0ab8e86663361377.txt

Offseason Review - Detroit Lions:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-offseason-review-051611

Asomugha - The final piece to the Lions puzzle?:  http://isportsweb.com/2011/05/17/nnamdi-asomugha-final-piece-lions-puzzle/

Franchising turning events:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27007/flash-points-franchise-turning-events

Seifert chat:  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/38479/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Free Agency:

Rang's 5 favorite undrafted free agents:  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/29368581

2012 Draft:

Top pre-season for 2012 Draft - offense:  http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/05/17/top-pre-season-prospects-for-2012-draft-offense/

CBA Articles:

Mediation ends with 4th round set for early June:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fdfb5e/article/mediation-ends-with-fourth-round-set-for-early-june

Mediation progress occurred before court ruling:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ar16o7ZC26_zhAwEwPm5GaxDubYF?slug=dw-wetzel_lockout_mediation_appeals_court_progress_051711

What is really being lost in the NFL lockout:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/What-is-really-being-lost-in-the-NFL-lockout.html

Mediation done until June:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/05/17/mediation-done-until-june

No OTAs, no minicamps?   This season could be ugly:  http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/story/15073510/no-otas-no-minicamps-this-season-could-be-ugly

Locked out NFL players taking out astronomical loans:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-lockout-leads-to-players-taking-out-cash-loans-with-huge-interest-rates-051511

Tuesday 5-17-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions notebook - Lions rookie knows Stafford's arm is ok:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110517/SPORTS0101/105170328/1126/Lions-rookie-knows-Matthew-Stafford%E2%80%99s-arm-is-OK

Still locked out, nearly 30 Lions get together to practice anyways:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110516/SPORTS0101/105160416/1126/Still-locked-out--nearly-30-Lions-get-together-to-practice-anyway

Stafford puts on power display at workout:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110517/SPORTS01/105170372/Lions-Matthew-Stafford-puts-power-display-workout

Cherilus goal - be ready by opener:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110517/SPORTS01/105170420/Gosder-Cherilus-goal-ready-by-opener

Lions strengthen bonds with workouts:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110517/SPORTS01/105170374/Lions-strengthen-bonds-workouts

Stafford, Titus connect:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/05/17/sports/doc4dd199952af0a808200614.txt

Lions notebook - Cherilus back after knee surgery:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/05/17/sports/doc4dd18d0e7f387864699890.txt

Detroit's receiving core needed boost:  http://det.scout.com/2/1072547.html

Breaking down the linebacker market:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-05-16/offseason-reset-breaking-down-the-linebacker-market

2012 Draft:

Breaking down the 2012 OL class:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breaking-down-the-2012-OL-class.html

Brandt's top 100 draft eligible players:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fde251/article/luck-barkley-highlight-top-drafteligible-players-of-2011

CBA Articles:

Owner victory suggest it's time for a deal:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26988/owner-victory-suggests-its-time-for-a-deal

Owners submit CBA proposal:  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6555558

Stay a little longer - lockout continues:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Stay-a-little-longer-lockout-continues.html

NFL players must decide how long to keep battling:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AqqTIRKS.bl_KBYjOfRFApVDubYF?slug=dw-wetzel_appeals_court_puts_players_in_tough_spot_051611

Meaningless mediation:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ArTAoPRzPhWkXKuP_.kW6vhDubYF?slug=lc-nfl_players_owners_continue_meaningless_talks_051611

Latest decision favors owners, leaving players to lean on Doty:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jim_trotter/05/16/nfl.lockout.labor.talks/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a0

Burning questions from eighth circuit ruling to extend lockout:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/michael_mccann/05/16/nfl.lockout/index.html

Reports regarding lack of progress are a matter of semantics:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/reports-regarding-lack-of-progress-are-a-matter-of-semantics/

Video:

Top 100 bonus - Ndamukong Suh:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2011/09000d5d81fdd2fb/Top-100-Bonus-Ndamukong-Suh

Monday 5-16-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Stafford - I feel as good as I ever have:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Stafford-I-feel-as-good-as-I-ever-have/91a56358-292e-4a86-9ed6-5fa79133f977

Roughly 30 Lions show up for informal workout at Country Day:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110516/SPORTS01/110516055/Roughly-30-Lions-show-up-informal-workout-Country-Day

Vanden Bosch pleased with Lions first workout:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/05/vanden-bosch-pleased-with-first-lions.html

Leshoure - Best carries based on scheme?:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26960/leshoure-best-carries-based-on-scheme

Clayton's Mailbag (He answers a question on whether the Lions will go after Asomugha.  He doesn't think the Lions will go after him):  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=6548679

NFL's most penalized team (Lions ranked 31st in 2010):  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/16/data-points-nfls-most-penalized-teams/

Eddie Murray Q and A:  http://www.hollandsentinel.com/sports/x401387843/Athlete-Q-A-Eddie-Murray-former-Detroit-Lions-kicker

CBA Articles:

Courtroom Football - Busy week ahead:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Courtroom-football-busy-week-ahead.html

Monday Morning QB (there's some stuff on the lockout in there):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/05/15/mmqb/index.html

Shutdown option confirmed:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/shutdown-option-confirmed/

Lockout 11 - Impact of missed OTAs:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26956/lockout11-impact-of-lost-otas

Monday 5-16-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions hope for relaxed free agency after lockout ends:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110516/SPORTS0101/105160334/1126/sports0101/Lions-hope-for-relaxed-free-agency-after-lockout-ends

Suh excited for Fairley, likes Lions d-line:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110515/SPORTS01/110515014/Suh-excited-Fairley-likes-Lions-D-line

Lions rookie begins work with Stafford, CJ:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110515/SPORTS01/110515011/Lions-rookie-begins-work-Calvin-Johnson-Matthew-Stafford

Player-run football workouts get mixed reviews:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110516/SPORTS01/105160373/Player-run-football-workouts-get-mixed-reviews

CBA Articles:

Mediation returns, but still not winning formula:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15067689/mediation-returns-but-still-not-winning-formula

Sunday 5-15-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Not too many afternoon articles today.

Lions Articles:

Scout post draft power rankings (Lions ranked 17):  http://nwe.scout.com/2/1072189.html

CB Ike Taylor to test free agency market (perhaps another CB for the Lions to try to get if they can't get Asomugha):  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/29315849

CBA Articles:

League claims to be investigating reports of lockout contact:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/15/league-claims-to-be-investigating-reports-of-lockout-contact/

Sunday 5-15-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

GB Packers prasie the Lions:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110514/SPORTS01/110514019/Green-Bay-Packers-visit-kids-Upper-Peninsula-praise-Lions

Top 20 impact rookies (Leshoure is #8 and Young is #14):  http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/37899/77/2011-draft-impact-rookies

NFP Sunday Blitz:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-3468.html

CBA Articles:

Blame for the NFL lockout falls squarely on the owners and Goodell:  http://www.cleveland.com/livingston/index.ssf/2011/05/blame_for_the_nfl_lockout_keep.html

NFL lockout likely to last the rest of the month:  http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43035175/ns/sports-player_news/

Saturday 5-14-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Don't expect Lions top pick Fairley to dominate right away, Suh style:  http://detnews.com/article/20110514/OPINION03/105140385/1126/sports0101/Don%E2%80%99t-expect-Lions%E2%80%99-top-pick-Nick-Fairley-to-dominate-right-away--Suh-style

Ex-Lion Luther Ellis Article (He discusses the Lions at the end of the article):  http://www.ourmidland.com/news/article_98633d95-6686-5074-83f6-2194f7ec9709.html

Titus meets his new QB Stafford:  http://nflmocks.com/2011/05/14/titus-young-meets-his-new-quarterback-matt-stafford/

2011 Draft grades for the Lions (Fairley gets an A, Young gets a B, Leshoure gets a B+, Hogue gets a B-, Culbreath gets a C+, and an overall grade of an A):  http://nflmocks.com/2011/05/14/2011-nfl-draft-grades-for-the-detroit-lions/

Miscellaneous:

Former Lions QB Dan O. comes to the aid of high school student banned from prom:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-05-14/dan-orlovsky-comes-to-aid-of-connecticut-high-school-student

Saturday 5-14-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Best and Leshoure illustrate the evolution of NFL RBs:  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=6539561

These guys should ask equipment manager for a new number (One of the players picked is CJ because it was Night Train Lane's old number):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fbfca4/article/these-guys-should-ask-equipment-manager-for-a-new-number?module=HP_cp2

Lions 2008 draft review (Cherilus gets a B-, Dizon gets a D, Kevin Smith gets a C, Fluellen gets a C, Avril gets an A, Kenneth Moore gets a F, Felton gets a C-, Cohen gets a B-, and Caleb's grade is TBD):  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/05/13/lions-draft-review-%e2%80%93-2008/

2012 Draft:

CBS Mocks (Both Rang and Reuter have the Lions picking CB Cliff Harris at #20):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock

CBA Articles:

DeMaurice Smith - They resent being lied to, they resent being tricked:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/DeMaurice-Smith-They-resent-being-lied-to-they-resent-being-tricked.html

NFL players, GMs skeptical how much lockout workouts will help:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/05/13/nfl-player-workouts/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a0

Friday 5-13-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Not too many afternoon articles this afternoon.

Lions Articles:

Lions promising moves makes national critics take notice:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110513/OPINION03/105130428/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions%E2%80%99-promising-moves-make-national-critics-take-notice

32 thoughts:  http://profootball.scout.com/2/1071861.html

CBA Articles:

Can the players survive without game checks:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Can-the-players-survive-without-game-checks.html

The NFL's self serving anti-litigation PSA:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/13/the-nfls-self-serving-anti-litigation-psa/

Power Rankings Post Draft

NFL Power Rankings (Brandt ranks the Lions 9, La Canfora ranks the Lions 11,  Carucci ranks the Lions 13, Wyche and Davis ranks the Lions 15, Kirwan ranks the Lions 18, and Brooks ranks the Lions 19):  http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts?module=HP_cp2

USA Today's Post Draft Power Rankings (Lions ranked 16):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-power-rankings.htm

Post Draft Power Rankings (Lions Ranked 18):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings

Scout post draft power rankings (Lions ranked 17):  http://nwe.scout.com/2/1072189.html

Rick Gosselin's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 13):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Brat-Pack-will-be-back-83767958

Gridiron Gab's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 22):  http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/06/16/gridiron-gab-nfl-offseason-power-rankings/22/


Lions Average Power Ranking (186):   15.5

Previous Power Rankings:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/01/week-19-power-rankings.html

Friday 5-13-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions notes:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110513/SPORTS01/105130412/NFL-commish-will-talk-Lions-season-ticket-holders

Final thoughts on the Lions 2011 draft:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/05/12/final-thoughts-on-the-lions-2011-draft/

Draft Re-do for 2006, 2007, 2008:  http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=6528474

Breaking down the offensive line market:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-05/offseason-reset/story/offseason-reset-breaking-down-the-offensive-line-market

Who would you pick?:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Who-would-YOU-pick.html

CBA Articles:

Players case is stronger, but NFL could win appeal:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15057594/experts-say-players-case-is-stronger-but-nfl-could-win-appeal

NFL's foundation is cracking under weight of record-stoppage:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15056940/nfls-foundation-cracking-under-weight-of-record-stoppage

Video:

Schein - new and improved Lions:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=9a9ef038-7b07-4c1d-9684-ec51fb3898f4&from=foxsports/nfl/home_gallery

Wednesday 5-11-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions could learn from Red Wings blueprint for success:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/05/lions-could-learn-from-red-wings.html

Assessing the Lions NFC North opponents:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/assessing-the-detroit-lions-2011-opponents-nfc-north-edition

CBA / NFL Articles:

New rules and new friends:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/New-rules-and-new-friends.html

Stakes high in NFL TV cash fight:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-television-contract-damages-Doty-hearing-labor-cba-analysis-051011

Goodell on the possibility of a complete shutdown:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/11/goodell-on-the-possibility-of-a-complete-shutdown/

19% say they won't return if NFL cancels games:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/05/poll-19-say-they-wont-return-if-nfl-cancels-games/1

One agent's UFA formula:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/One-agents-UFA-formula.html

Don't blink whenever free agency starts:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Dont-blink-whenever-free-agency-starts.html

Wednesday 5-11-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions / NFLArticles:

No homework for Fairley - yet:  http://det.scout.com/2/1071156.html

Dan Pompei's Bears Mailbag (There's a couple questions on the Lions in there, one discusses the Lions draft and the other is on whether the Lions picking Fairley influenced the Bears to pick Carimi.):  http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-askdan-0510,0,6980443.story

Putting the building blocks together:  http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20110508/OPINION01/110509597/1103/sports?Title=Putting-the-building-blocks-together

Hillsdale WR Holmes not worried about the lockout limbo:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110511/SPORTS01/105110330/Hillsdale-WR-not-worried-by-NFL-lockout-limbo

CBA Articles:

New party tries to join Brady anti-trust case:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/10/new-party-tries-to-join-brady-antitrust-case/

Tuesday 5-10-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions fans share their thought on the Lions 2011 draft class:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Fans-Share-Their-Thoughts-on-Detroits-2011-NFL-Draft-Class/34d448e3-cd25-4956-864f-9e9f06d57e18

CB Aaron Berry visits Revis Island:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110510/SPORTS01/105100405/Lions-CB-Aaron-Berry-visits-Revis-Island

Lions defining moment:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post?id=26816

Chat with Seifert:  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/38369/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Draft Analysis - NFC North:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-analysis-NFC-North.html

CBA Articles:

Violations of lockout rules rampant on both sides:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Report-Violations-of-lockout-rules-rampant-on-b?urn=nfl-wp1930

The summer of change:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/05/10/the-summer-of-change

Tuesday 5-10-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Take it from an old-timer, Lions will be great again:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110509/SPORTS01/110509051/Reader-column-Take-from-an-old-timer-Lions-will-great-again

Who will be biggest disappointment from '11 draft (Fairley is picked in the last paragraph by Elliot Harrison):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fbf802/article/bust-factor-who-will-be-biggest-disappointment-from-11-draft?module=HP_cp2

CBA Articles:

NFL files brief to eighth circuit court:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-files-brief-to-Eighth-Circuit-Court.html

Players want Doty to look at more lockout insurance:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Players-want-Doty-to-look-at-more-with-lockout-insurance.html

NHL files brief to support NFL:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/05/09/nhl-files-brief-to-support-nfl

NFL lockout creates learning opportunity for all:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15047628/nfl-lockout-creates-learning-opportunity-for-all

NFL on 2011 rules - We are considering a wide range of alternatives:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/09/nfl-on-2011-rules-we-are-considering-a-wide-range-of-alternatives/

Monday 5-9-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions players planning workouts this week:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26788/lions-players-planning-workouts-this-week

NFL Power Rankings (Brandt ranks the Lions 9, La Canfora ranks the Lions 11,  Carucci ranks the Lions 13, Wyche and Davis ranks the Lions 15, Kirwan ranks the Lions 18, and Brooks ranks the Lions 19):  http://fanrankings.nfl.com/results/experts?module=HP_cp2

Draft Articles:

A look back at Schrager's first 2011 mock draft:  http://profootball.scout.com/2/1070743.html

CBA/NFL Articles:

To stay or not to stay:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/To-stay-or-not-to-stay.html

NFL looking into new free agent rules:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/29174660

Open the doors to undrafted free agents:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/05/09/open-the-doors-to-undrafted-free-agents

AJ Hawk hears player organized workouts are a disaster:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/09/a-j-hawk-hears-player-organized-workouts-are-a-disaster/

Monday 5-9-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions offensive coordinator has options with RBs:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110509/SPORTS01/105090372/Lions-offensive-coordinator-has-options-RBs

Nick Fairley a great draft pick?  Not everyone thinks so:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110508/SPORTS01/110508019/Nick-Fairley-great-draft-pick-Not-everyone-thinks-so

Praise for Lions rookie tackle Culbreath:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Praise-for-Lions-rookie-tackle-Johnny-Culbreath.html

Packer's post draft Q and A (the last two questions discuss the Lions):  http://gnb.scout.com/2/1070011.html

Rewind to 08 draft (Lions get a D):  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-05-08-2008-draft-grades_N.htm

Fairley's odds to win the DROY is 13-2:  http://www.tennessean.com/article/20110508/COLUMNIST0201/305080069/Wes-Durham-voice-Georgia-Tech-staying-put

CBA Articles:

Rumors fly of a complete NFL shutdown:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/08/rumors-fly-of-a-complete-nfl-shutdown/

Would the owners really shutdown the NFL:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/29156802

Sunday 5-8-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Not too many articles this afternoon.

Lions Articles:

Lions Gab grades the Lions draft (The Lions get a B+):  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/05/08/lions-gab-grades-the-teams-picks-in-the-2011-draft/

NFL Draft 2011 winners and losers (the Lions are picked as winners in this article):  http://www.libertychampion.com/2011/05/05/editorial-nfl-draft-2011/

CBA Articles:

NFL, Players both optimistic about playing on 9/11:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/08/nfl-players-both-optimistic-about-playing-on-911/

Rash of arrests troubling trend; lockout factor?:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15044376/rash-of-arrests-troubling-trend-lockout-factor

Sunday 5-8-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Three high potential Lions picks trumps one Patrick Peterson:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110507/OPINION03/105070396/1126/SPORTS0101/Three-high-potential-Lions-picks-trumps-one-Patrick-Peterson

S.C. State coach - New Lions OL Culbreath ready:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110508/SPORTS01/105080522/S-C-State-coach-New-Lions-OL-Culbreath-ready

New Lions RB combo solicits Twitter for nickname:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110508/SPORTS18/105080508/Ticker-New-Lions-RB-combo-solicits-Twitter-nickname

Last week Freep's poll was to grade the Lions (The Lions ended up with a B):  http://www.freep.com/article/20110508/SPORTS18/105080490/Last-week-s-freep-com-poll-question

Lions could part ways with D. Williams and B. Johnson:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/05/07/lions-could-part-ways-with-williams-johnson

NFP Sunday Blitz (Titan's coach Jeff Fisher discusses the Lions in the Things I didn't use to know section.  There's also a listing of the best undrafted free agents):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-3374.html

CBA Articles:

Draft done, NFL assistants starting to worry about labor deal:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-done-NFL-assistants-starting-to-worry-about-labor-deal.html

Saturday 5-7-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions may bring next title:  http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20110507/SPORTS/110507004

Chat Wrap - Lions priorities:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/26778/chatwrap-lions-priorities-and-vikings-qbs

Meet the cubs - Doug Hogue:  http://det.scout.com/2/1070416.html

Meet the cubs - Johnny Culbreath:  http://det.scout.com/2/1070411.html

Finding the right fits - WRs (Titus Young is picked as a good fit with the Lions):  http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/29130080

CBA Articles:

Law firm trying to recruit players to intervene in anti-trust lawsuit:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/07/law-firm-still-trying-to-recruit-players-to-intervene-in-antitrust-lawsuit/

Saturday 5-7-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions see significant increase in season ticket sales:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110506/SPORTS0101/105060438/1126/sports0101/Lions-see--significant--increase-in-season-ticket-sales

Stafford in the swing of things:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/05/06/11/Stafford-in-the-swing-of-things/landing_lions.html?blockID=518242&feedID=3862

The A team - these four teams worked the draft better than their peers (the Lions are one of these teams):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fb6248/article/the-a-team-these-four-teams-worked-draft-better-than-peers

NFL Articles:

A draft that might not be viewed favorably in hindsight:  http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d81fb3ad2/article/a-draft-that-might-not-be-viewed-favorably-in-hindsight?module=HP_spotlight

Court remains silent on stay decision:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/05/06/court-remains-silent-on-stay-decision

Video:

Lions draft recap by Tom Kowalski:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81fb7278/Lions-draft-recap

Friday 5-6-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Vanden Bosch organizing player led workouts:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110506/SPORTS0101/105060419/1126/sports0101/Lions--Kyle-Vanden-Bosch-organizing-player-led-workouts

Locked out Lions plan large-scale, player-run workouts:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110506/SPORTS01/110506025/Locked-out-Lions-plan-large-scale-player-run-workouts

Titus Young's personality sets him apart:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/05/titus-youngs-personality-sets-him-apart.html

Ex-Lion QB Hipple - Team headed in right direction:  http://www.petoskeynews.com/sports/pnr-exlion-quaterback-hipple-team-headed-in-right-direction-20110506,0,4117815.story

The trades that never were (The Lions were the winners for not trading with the Cards):  http://det.scout.com/2/1070190.html

2011 NFP All Rookie Team projections (Titus Young and Nick Fairley are both picked):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2011-NFP-AllRookie-team-projections.html

Post Draft Power Rankings (Lions Ranked 18):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings