Thursday 6-30-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Suh at Subway - Lions can go 16-0 if we win one game at a time:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110630/SPORTS01/110630027/Suh-Subway-Lions-can-go-16-0-we-win-one-game-time-

Lions d-line has something to prove:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/06/30/sports/doc4e0cbdfd122ca196664479.txt

Suh approaches his second season with same team first philosophy:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/06/suh-approaches-his-second-season-with.html

The Shutdown Corner Interview - Suh:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Shutdown-Corner-Interview-Ndamukong-Suh?urn=nfl-wp3067

10 Free Agent deals that make too much sense (One of them is Jonathan Joseph to the Lions):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15281267/ten-freeagent-deals-that-make-too-much-sense

Best of NFL - NFC North teams (Lions were picked for best team facility):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/28062/best-of-the-nfl-nfc-north-teams

CBA Articles:

Key figures arrive for Thursday's talks in Minnesota:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/30/key-figures-arrive-for-thursdays-talks-in-minnesota/

Getting serious?  NFL talks move to a new spot:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-owners-and-players-resume-labor-negotiations-in-Minnesota-063011

Video:

Suh on PFT:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/30/ndamukong-suh-makes-a-return-visit-to-pft-live/

Who wants to race Vanden Bosch:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Who-wants-to-race-Detroits-Vanden-Bosch-video.html

Thursday 6-30-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions great Charlie Sanders praises Suh:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110630/SPORTS01/106300357/Lions-great-Charlie-Sanders-praises-DT-Suh

Suh challenges kids to be their best:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/06/29/sports/doc4e0b80f9d3446838892733.txt

Free Agent Articles:

Top free agents for offense:  http://football.realgm.com/src_hangtime/56/20110629/free_agent_feeding_frenzy_offense_edition/

CBA Articles:

NFL talks continue despite spin control:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15278916/nfl-talks-progress-despite-spin-control

Secret phone call dampen CBA hope:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-collective-bargaining-agreement-demaurice-smith-agreement-not-close-062911

Signs continue to point to pending NFL labor deal:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AnKSAGnsAiispFffnp58a5lDubYF?slug=dw-wetzel_nfl_deal_seems_to_be_closer_062911

Rookies educated about business side of football at symposium:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/jim_trotter/06/29/nflpa.rookie.symposium/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1

Wednesday 6-29-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions in depth - Healthy Stafford needed for playoff breakthrough:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/06/lions-in-depth-healthy-matthew-stafford-needed-for-playoff-breakthrough/1

Delmas among top Safeties (He's ranked #7 in this list):  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110629/SPORTS0101/106290409/1126/Lions%E2%80%99-hammer-Louis-Delmas-already-among-NFL%E2%80%99s-top-safeties

Following surgery, Lawrence Jackson plans to be 100 percent for camp:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/06/following-surgery-lions-de-lawrence.html

The adventures of Suh:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/06/29/11/The-Adventures-of-Ndamukong-Suh/landing_lions.html?blockID=535843&feedID=3862

Bryant Johnson encouraged about Stafford's health - Matt looks good:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Bryant-Johnson-encouraged-about-Matthew-Staffords-health-Matt-looks-good.html

Best of NFL - NFC North coaches:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/28037/best-of-nfl-nfc-north-coaches

NFL rookies anxious to collect first paycheck:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-rookies-anxious-to-collect-1st-paycheck-49610437

Free Agency Articles:

Free Agency focus - Chris Carr:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/06/29/free-agency-focus-chris-carr/

Stop rate for LBs (Levy is on the lowest stop rate list, while former Lion Paris Lenon is on the highest stop rate list):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Higher-Education-8211-Stop-Rate-for-Linebacke?urn=nfl-wp3044#remaining-content

Top 15 defensive free agents (Lions are mentioned as a possible suitor for Asomugha, Paul Posluszny, Jonathan Joseph, Barrett Ruud, Ike Taylor, and Kirk Morrison):  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-free-agency-nnamdi-asomugha-charles-johnson-ray-edwards-062811

CBA Articles:

More than symbolic?  Goodell, Smith address rookies together:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82088f9e/article/more-than-symbolic-goodell-smith-address-rookies-together

NFL owners, players will rejoin Goodell, Smith in labor talks:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8208b409/article/nfl-owners-players-will-rejoin-goodell-smith-in-labor-talks?module=HP_headlines

Labor mailbag:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Andrews-answers-labor-mailbag.html

Major NFL news could be coming out of Minnesota:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Major-NFL-news-could-be-coming-out-of-Minnesota.html

Wednesday 6-29-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Losing legacy doesn't faze Lawrence Jackson:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110629/SPORTS01/106290425/Losing-legacy-doesn-t-faze-Lions-Lawrence-Jackson

Vanden Bosch itching for lockout to be over:  http://www.keloland.com/Sports/NewsDetail7986.cfm?Id=117434

Top interior defensive lineman feature distinct skill set (Kirwan says Suh is the best inside player in the NFL):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82087581/article/top-interior-defensive-linemen-feature-distinct-skill-sets

Suh Articles:

Suh article:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110629/SPORTS0101/106290333/1126/Lions--Ndamukong-Suh-now-optimistic-about-labor-talks

Suh a big hit with youth football campers:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110628/SPORTS0101/106280400/1126/Lions%E2%80%99-Ndamukong-Suh-a-big-hit-with-youth-football-campers

Suh fields hard-hitting queries at Walled Lake Camp:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110629/SPORTS01/106290367/Lions-Suh-fields-hard-hitting-queries-Walled-Lake-camp

Suh gets schooled by 10 year old LB:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/06/28/sports/doc4e0a2a3ddfe68545771874.txt

NFL Articles:

Memo to NFL, please fix regular season OT rule:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-06-28/memo-to-nfl-please-fix-regular-season-ot-rule

CBA Articles:

Retired players group threatens settlement talks:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AiWUgGsxG18YHhS_kcfq39ZDubYF?slug=jc-cole_lockout_retired_players_settlement062811

Goodell, Smith head to rookie symposium:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Asceb5NnKkFpHoePDwC54n5DubYF?slug=ap-nfllabor

Goodell, Smith's private negotiations will decide fate of season:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15275621/goodell-smiths-private-negotiations-will-decide-fate-of-season

Tuesday 6-28-11 Afternoon Lions Links

The forum still isn't working right.  Today must be Suh day.  There's a bunch of articles on him today.

Lions Articles:

Suh says Seattle would've been nice too:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110628/SPORTS01/110628023/Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-says-Seattle-would-been-nice-too

Suh optimistic about NFL talks:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/06/lions-suh-optimistic-about-nfl-talks.html

Suh - It's all about winning:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/06/28/11/Suh-Its-all-about-winning-games/landing_lions.html?blockID=535593&feedID=3804

Kirwan's chat (there's a question on how good the Lions will be.  He doesn't think we'll win the division, but he does think we'll might end up 9-7):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1580

CBA Articles:

Labor talks continue this week in Minneapolis:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/06/28/labor-talks-continue-this-week-in-minneapolis

Goodell, Smith will hold talks without owners, players:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82085155/article/goodell-smith-will-hold-labor-talks-without-owners-players

Owners and players won't be in Minnesota:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/28/owners-and-players-wont-be-in-minnesota/

Video:

Rebounding from injury (Lombardi talks about Stafford at 1:06):  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d82082b34/Rebounding-from-injury

Tuesday 6-28-11 Morning Lions Links

Once again the forum still isn't working properly.

Lions Articles:

NFL kickoff rule changes don't concern Rayner:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110628/SPORTS01/106280416/NFL-kickoff-rule-changes-don-t-concern-Lions-Dave-Rayner

If and when NFL season starts, what can we expect:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/06/if-and-when-nfl-season-starts-what-can.html

Suh bullish on Lions future:  http://www.dailypress.com/sports/dp-spt-colonial-camp-suh-20110627,0,338074.story

Suh seems fit, ready for NFL season to begin:  http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2011/jun/28/tdsport02-suh-seems-fit-ready-for-nfl-season-to-be-ar-1137230/

Rewind '10 - Stop rate against the pass:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27970/rewind10-stop-rate-against-the-pass

NFL Articles:

Top 50 free agents:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15272054/top-50-free-agents-new-rules-may-fill-up-deep-pool

Teams want protection to control players hitting free agency:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82081965/article/teams-want-protection-to-control-players-hitting-free-agency

Rookies urged not to make big purchases in year one:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFLPA-advises-rookies-to-not-make-large-purchases-in-first-season-062711

CBA Articles:

Lawyers are trying to persuade players to stand firm:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/27/lawyers-trying-to-persuade-players-to-stand-firm/

Monday 6-27-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Looks like the forum is still broken.

Lions Articles:

Gil Brandt Chat (there's a couple Lions questions in there.  One on the Lions d-line and one on if the Lions would open their checkbook for Asomugha):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1581

CBA Articles:

Players met with antitrust lawyers on Monday:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/27/report-players-meeting-with-antitrust-lawyers-on-monday/

Are talks towards a new deal losing steam?:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/06/are-talks-toward-a-new-cba-starting-to-lose-steam/1

League already shopping new Thursday night package:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/27/report-league-already-shopping-new-thursday-night-package/

"Me time" a lockout casualty:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Me-time-a-lockout-casualty.html

Rookie pay a hot topic that has been brewing for years:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Rookie-pay-a-hot-topic-that-has-been-brewing-for-years.html

Monday 6-27-11 Morning Lions Links

It looks like the forum is still down this morning or at least when I was posting these links.  There weren't too many articles this morning.

Lions Articles:

Schwartz brings new feel to Detroit; Lions poised to strike:  http://isportsweb.com/2011/06/26/schwartz-brings-feel-detroit-lions-poised-strike/

CBA/NFL Articles:

Parties must reach resolution soon to preserve preseason:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8207eed2/article/parties-must-reach-resolution-soon-to-preserve-full-preseason

Rivers - Lockout will make NFL players better:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30270154

Monday Morning QB:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/06/26/domonique-foxworth-mmqb/index.html

Sunday 6-26-11 Afternoon Lions Links

There aren't too many articles today.

Lions Articles:

2011 NFC Playoff team prediction (the Lions are picked as a wildcard):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ycn-8697931

CBA Articles:

Hey rookies - Get your money, but earn it first:  http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-league/post/hey-rookies-get-your-money-but-earn-it-first/2010/12/20/AGr0YXjH_blog.html

Sunday 6-26-11 Morning Lions Links

The forum seems to be down this weekend.  I added a comment section to my blog in case anyone wants to comment on something.


Lions Articles:

Lions OL Rob Sims - Talk about playoffs is refreshing:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110626/SPORTS01/106260627/Lions-OL-Talk-about-playoffs-refreshing

Aaron Berry Article:  http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2011/06/danny_lansanahs_camp_brings_ou.html

NFP Sunday Blitz (The Lions are picked as the 2nd best candidate for Hard Knocks):  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-2185.html

Free Agency Articles:

A look at some of the top undrafted free agents (it's from a Brown's perspective, but the Lions need to fill some of those positions):  http://www.brownsgab.com/2011/06/25/top-10-undrafted-free-agents-the-browns-should-consider/

CBA Articles:

Owners, not players are real NFL stars (sounds like something written by one of the owner slappy forumites):  http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=gallo-110623_nfl_owners&sportCat=nfl

Saturday 6-25-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Have at it - Top RB tandems in the NFC North:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27906/have-at-it-top-rb-tandems

CBA Articles:

Labor talks set to resume next week, hopefully for more than 2 days:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/25/labor-talks-set-to-resume-next-week-hopefully-for-more-than-two-days/

Bills player's rep - We're definitely optimistic:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/25/bills-nflpa-rep-were-definitely-optimistic/

NFL players hold phone updates on lockout:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AhsAl_VdczFuULBNVl2zbolDubYF?slug=ap-nfllabor

4 scenarios for when the lockout is going to be over:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15267563/four-scenarios-for-when-the-lockout-is-going-to-end

Saturday 6-25-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

CB Vasher excited he doesn't have to deal with free agency:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110625/SPORTS01/106250377/Lions-CB-Vasher-excited-he-doesn-t-deal-free-agency

Top 10 TEs (Pettigrew is ranked #8):  http://detnews.com/article/20110625/SPORTS0101/106250328/1126/sports0101/Cowboys-tight-end-Jason-Witten-the-best-of-an-athletic-group

Lions among perennial also-rans ready to emerge in 2011:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8207800e/article/browns-among-perennial-alsorans-ready-to-emerge-in-2011?module=HP_cp2

Free Agency Articles:

Big free agency class will create a buyer's market:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/24/big-free-agency-class-will-create-a-buyers-market/

Seasoned vets could benefit from the lockout:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AtZ.uPjA.zoPlh0vyApCvPxDubYF?slug=jc-cole_keith_bulluck_nfl_vets_benefit_062411

Blips, Blurbs, and blasts - 32 wham:  http://det.scout.com/2/1082146.html

CBA Articles:

League, players to continue talks next week at unknown locale:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82077f25/article/league-players-to-continue-talks-next-week-at-unknown-locale

Friday 6-24-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions poised to make some noise in the NFC North:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-06-24/lions-poised-to-make-some-noise-in-nfc-north

Brook's chat (there's a question on the Lions defense in there):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1575

Carucci's chat (He answers a couple questions on the Lions and what they should do in free agency):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1578

The all underrated team (Shaun Hill is picked for QB):  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner;_ylt=AlS03vijMdsUO3oPP0d0pW1DubYF

CBA Articles:

Survey says more fans blame owners than players for labor dispute:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/06/24/survey-says-more-fans-blame-owners-than-players-fo

Smith gave few details on players call:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/24/demaurice-smith-gave-few-details-on-nflpa-call/

NFL talks to resume next week:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-owners-and-players-to-resume-negotiations-next-week-062411

Owners, players keep negotiating:  http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/30224880

The Daily Shootout - Power:  http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/30222745

Miscellaneous:

NFP Scouting Series - MSU:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Scouting-Series-Michigan-State.html

Friday 6-24-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Calvin Johnson is NFL's prime catch:  http://detnews.com/article/20110624/SPORTS0101/106240389/1126/Calvin-Johnson-is-NFL%E2%80%99s-prime-catch

Don't count the Lions out when it comes to Asomugha:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/06/dont-count-lions-out-when-it-comes-to.html

LB pass rushing productivity (Julian Peterson is ranked 32 in passing rush productivity for 2008-2010):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/06/24/three-years-of-pass-rushing-productivity-linebackers/

NFL Articles:

Reduction of free agency to four years may be harder than it looks:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/23/reduction-of-free-agency-to-four-years-could-may-be-harder-than-it-looks/

Owners want right of first refusal on free agents:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30217257

NFL could expand training camp rosters to 90:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30222180

The most important stat in football (Of course the Lions would have to be the one team to mess it up):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/kerry_byrne/06/23/most.important.stat.passer.rating.differential/index.html

CBA Articles:

League, players acknowledge commitment toward new CBA:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82073945/article/league-players-acknowledge-commitment-toward-new-cba

Owners, players end meetings with plans for more:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-06-23-labor-negotiations-end-boston_n.htm

Lockout Day 100 - Hope still floats:  http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/30213871

Thursday 6-23-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Wyche Chat (there's a question on the Lions playoff chances in there):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1574

CBA Articles:

NFL Owners, players regaining trust with all revenue model:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820720a0/article/sides-regain-trust-with-shared-revenue-model?module=HP_headlines

Owners have increased trust in Smith:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/06/23/report-owners-have-increased-trust-in-smith

Players told a deal isn't close:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/23/source-nflpa-tells-players-that-a-deal-isnt-close/

Wednesday talks were very fruitful:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/23/report-wednesday-talks-were-very-fruitful/

Players can live with new CBA proposal:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Report-Players-can-live-with-new-CBA-proposal?urn=nfl-wp2876

A season of unpredictability:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/A-season-of-unpredictability.html

Thursday 6-23-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

What can we expect from Suh this season?:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/what-can-we-expect-from-ndamukong-suh-this-season

Kirwan's top Safeties (He has Delmas ranked #2):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8206ee75/article/young-faces-join-reed-polamalu-among-nfls-best-safeties?module=HP_cp2

Free Agency:

New CBA could create strong free agent class:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15256455/new-cba-could-create-strong-freeagent-class

CBA Articles:

5 changes brought on by the lockout:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Five-changes-brought-on-by-the-lockout.html

Players like the CBA deal so far:  http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/30195005

18 game season dead:  http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/30168900

The Daily Shootout - Progress:  http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/30208783

The Daily Shootout - $500 Million sacrifice:  http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/30186109

Wednesday 6-22-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions McBride takes advantage of time off, goes back to Tennessee to earn his degree:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/06/lions-mcbride-takes-advantage-of-time.html

Lockout '11 - Bears, Lions defenses in focus:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27857/lockout11-bears-lions-defenses-in-focus

Free Agency Articles:

4th year players would make free-agent class worthwhile:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8206ea46/article/fourthyear-players-would-make-freeagent-class-worthwhile

Brace for frenzied free agent period when new CBA is done:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8206ea46/article/fourthyear-players-would-make-freeagent-class-worthwhile

CBA Articles:

League won't lift lockout based only on an agreement in principle:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/league-wont-lift-lockout-based-only-on-an-agreement-in-principle/

New CBA without revenue sharing changes could be bad news for small market teams:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/new-cba-without-revenue-sharing-changes-could-be-bad-news-for-small-markets/

More details on Thursday night package:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/22/more-details-on-the-thursday-night-package/

Meeting adds to optimism, but there's more work to be done:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8206dc21/article/meeting-adds-to-optimism-but-theres-more-work-to-be-done

Traces of a deal?:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Traces-of-a-deal.html

Wednesday 6-22-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Houston would be a free agent under proposed labor deal:  http://detnews.com/article/20110622/SPORTS0101/106220359/1126/sports0101/Lions-CB-Chris-Houston-would-be-free-agent-under-proposed-labor-deal

More on Lions players becoming free agents:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/06/22/sports/doc4e00ff83b2a06950010466.txt?viewmode=default

Tight lockerroom key to Lions 4 game win streak, offseason workouts:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110622/SPORTS01/106220437/-Tight-locker-room-key-Lions-four-game-win-streak-off-season-workouts

NFC North free agent implications:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27833/free-agent-implications-for-presumed-cba

Pass rushing productivity for Interior Defensive lineman (Sammie Lee Hill is ranked 15th for 2010):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/06/22/three-years-of-pass-rushing-productivity-interior-defensive-linemen/

The best potential free agents under the 4 year rule:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner;_ylt=ApalGzT_og_JNh29m32yeCxDubYF

CBA Articles:

NFL season will be saved, but NBA delay might not be so bad:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110622/COL22/106220407/Michael-Rosenberg-NFL-season-will-saved-NBA-delay-might-not-bad

Owners, players mull new revenue  proposal:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110622/SPORTS18/106220399/Nation-world-NFL-owners-players-mull-new-revene-proposal

Owners meeting reveals few details, but plenty of optimism for new deal:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/06/21/nfl.owners.meeting/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a0

Negotiations continue Wednesday in Boston:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/21/negotiations-continue-wednesday-in-boston/

NFL could be back in business by July 15th:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Agd4c_V6M79QWTGhqNlHYjJDubYF?slug=jc-cole_nfl_year_could_start_by_july_15_062111

Motivated owners look ready to seal labor deal soon:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15252997/motivated-owners-look-ready-to-seal-labor-deal-soon

On local impact of NFL games, league can't have it both ways:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/21/on-local-impact-of-nfl-games-league-cant-have-it-both-ways/

Tuesday 6-21-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Seifert Chat:  http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/39025/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Brandt's Chat (He answers a couple questions on the Lions):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1572

2012 Draft:

Watch out for these underclassman breakout candidates:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15252618/watch-out-for-these-underclassman-breakout-candidates

NFL RealGM's 2012 Mock Draft (Lions pick Notre Dame LB Manti Teo with the #19 pick):  http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/22257/20110621/2012_nfl_mock_draft_version_10/

CBA Articles:

Are you ready for more Thursday night football?:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/06/are-you-ready-for-more-thursday-night.html

Irsay describes negotiations as fragile at owners meetings:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/06/21/irsay-describes-negotiations-as-fragile-at-owners

No significant dissent among owners yet:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/21/report-no-significant-dissent-among-owners-yet/

What to expect from the owners meetings:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/What-to-expect-from-the-owners-meetings?urn=nfl-wp2788

Some details on the CBA:  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6687485

Deal likely within 2-3 weeks with most owners on board:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15252943/deal-likely-within-23-weeks-with-most-owners-on-board

Goodell - It was a good day, but alot to be done:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30170410

Tuesday 6-21-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Logan intent on defying the odds with the Lions:  http://detnews.com/article/20110621/SPORTS0101/106210331/1126/Stefan-Logan-is-intent-on-defying-the-odds-with-Lions

Tackling LBs (Levy is in the bottom 20 LBs for tackle attempts per missed tackles):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/06/21/tackling-linebackers/

CBA Articles:

Meetings designed to update owners on status of negotiations:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82068086/article/meetings-designed-to-update-owners-on-status-of-negotiations

NFL, Players bring momentum to owners meetings in Chicago:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/06/20/nfl-chicago-meeting/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a0

Time for Goodell to build bridges, unify owners:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15249905/time-for-goodell-to-build-bridges-unify-owners

Owners attempts to divide NFL players aren't working:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15250599/owners-attempts-to-divide-nfl-players-arent-working

Owners mock vote (Freeman has 4 owners voting no):  http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/30149711

Monday 6-20-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Projecting Stafford's career:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27763/projecting-matthew-staffords-career

On Stafford's injury and pass protection:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27781/on-staffords-injuries-and-pass-protection

Leaders in receiving yards:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/20/data-points-leaders-in-receiving-yards/

Kirwan's chat (He discusses the Lions LB situation and mentions Rocky McIntosh, Posluszny, Ruud and Stephen Tulloch as possible players to sign):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1571

CBA Articles:

Caputo - Enough is enough, it's time for NFL lockout to get resolved:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/06/20/sports/doc4dffb6f2c1ae6733073159.txt

This week is critical in NFL situation:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/06/20/sports/doc4dffabe6825ed956796128.txt?viewmode=default

Owners would be wise to address revenue sharing:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/20/owners-would-be-wise-to-address-revenue-sharing/

Tangle of hope, pessimism surrounds talks in Chicago:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82066062/article/tangle-of-hope-pessimism-surrounds-owners-talks-in-chicago

Key owner meetings begin on Tuesday:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ArZlbcSY2vk9kKIZvZj9p1pDubYF?slug=ap-nfllabor

A moment in time:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/A-moment-in-time.html

Miscellaneous:

Scouting Series - Michigan:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Scouting-Series-Michigan.html

Monday 6-20-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lomas Brown - Backus could be all-pro guard:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110620/SPORTS01/106200401/Lomas-Brown-Jeff-Backus-could-All-Pro-guard

Whispers from around the league (Logan wants to weigh about 180 lbs):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/06/19/chiefs-could-be-ready-to-let-go-of-olg-waters

Hot button - Freeman Vs. Stafford:  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/hot?id=6669851

White, Jackson no match for megatron in wideout breakdown:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820643e3/article/white-jackson-no-match-for-megatron-in-wideout-breakdown?module=HP_cp2

Pass rushing productivity (Cliff Avril is ranked 14th for 2010):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/06/20/three-years-of-pass-rushing-productivity-edge-rushers/

Monday Morning QB:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/06/19/mmqb/index.html

CBA Articles:

Rookie wage scale continues to loom:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/19/the-rookie-wage-scale-issue-continues-to-loom/

NFL owners push rookie wage scale in agreement:  http://www.usatoday.com/sports/2011-06-19-rookie-wage-scale-cam-newton_n.htm

Owners, players need to trust the men they hired:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/19/owners-players-need-to-trust-the-men-they-hired/

Video:

Top 100 - CJ:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Top-100-Calvin-Johnson/1c7541d6-fe21-4e0e-8faf-efa0d7224e7f

Lions safety John Wendling talks lockout:  http://www.kgwn.tv/story/14937927/detroit-lions-safety-john-wendling-talks-nfl-lockout

Sunday 6-19-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Not too many articles this afternoon.

CBA Articles:

Moderates Kraft, Mara will be key if season is saved:  http://www.cbssports.com/#!/nfl/story/15247120/moderates-kraft-mara-will-be-key-if-season-is-saved

As new CBA nears, free-agency rules still unclear:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30139167

Sunday 6-19-11 Morning Lions Links

Happy Fathers Day!!

Lions Articles:

Lions kicker Rayner mulls options:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110619/SPORTS01/106190619/Lions-kicker-Rayner-mulls-options

Stafford, if only he stays healthy:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110619/SPORTS18/106190552/Ticker-Matthew-Stafford-only-he-stays-healthy-

Saturday 6-18-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Not too many links this afternoon.

Lions Articles:

A look at ESPN's Ultimate Standings (Lions ranked 94):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/27754/ultimate-standings-trailing-the-packers

CBA Articles:

Chicago meetings pivotal for Goodell:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AoDFXNBhtlig47a1ZFjAh2tDubYF?slug=jc-cole_pivotal_meetings_for_Goodell_061811

Saturday 6-18-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Article:

Lions hire Joe Kelleher as Blesto scout:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Hire-Joe-Kelleher-as-Blesto-Scout/f220a3a7-8ba9-4e19-b9b3-e7c152ff5503

Another one (this one explains what Blesto is):  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/06/17/11/Lions-make-change-in-scouting-staff/landing_lions.html?blockID=533240&feedID=3862

Another nod of approval for Lions d-line:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/06/another-nod-of-approval-for-lions.html

Breaking down CJ in the red zone:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Breaking-down-Calvin-Johnson-in-the-red-zone.html

Brook's #21-30 players (CJ is ranked #22):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8205c9b6/article/super-bowl-mvp-rodgers-lands-in-2130-tier-of-nfls-best?module=HP_cp2

Top pass rushers impact on teams:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/17/data-points-top-pass-rushers-impact-on-teams/

Change of scenery, big results?:  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=chadiha_jeffri&id=6672141

CBA Articles:

How to end the NFL deadlock:  http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/18/opinion/18specter.html?_r=2

Despite differences among owners, coaches on alert for late July:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15241983/despite-differences-among-owners-coaches-on-alert-for-late-july

Distrustful owners hold the key to unlocking the lockout:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15241433/distrustful-owners-hold-the-key-to-unlocking-the-lockout

Some owners demanding better financial protection:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8205c18c/article/sources-some-owners-demanding-better-financial-protection

Several owners resisting NFL labor deal:  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/06/reports-several-owners-resisting-nfl-labor-deal/1

Reaching a deal not a done deal:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Am52sScreBt0y_.FstfKXU9DubYF?slug=ap-nfllabor

Next CBA will alter rookie landscape:  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=6672465

Rapid growth reason for labor war:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Revenue-sharing-NFL-key-reason-for-labor-drama-061611

Video:

Lions informal workout:  http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=c1b66598-7ddd-4221-994f-16386bf964b2

Sorry, no afternoon links today.  I've been too busy.  I will post links tomorrow morning.

Friday 6-17-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Titans LB works out with the Lions, readies for Livonia camp:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110617/SPORTS01/106170418/Titans-LB-works-out-Lions-readies-Livonia-camp

Will the Lions finally have a good running game?:  http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/will-the-detroit-lions-finally-have-a-good-running-game

NFL Articles:

Possible holdouts could further stunt growth of rookies:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8205809f/article/possibility-of-holdouts-could-further-stunt-growth-of-rookies?module=HP_spotlight

CBA Articles:

Front offices will need time to study new rules: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/16/front-offices-will-need-time-to-study-new-rules/

Thursday 6-16-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Stafford remembers what it was like as a rookie:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/06/lions-stafford-remembers-what-it-was.html

Rewind '10 - NFC North tackle breakers:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post?id=27702

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

TD efficiency on long drives:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/16/data-points-td-efficiency-on-long-drives/

Long drives will become crucial:  http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/15/data-points-long-drives-will-become-crucial/

CBA Articles:

Players cautiously optimistic as tenuous labor talks progress:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15236654/players-cautiously-optimistic-as-tenuous-labor-talks-progress

Another reason to be leery of the lawyers:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/16/another-reason-to-be-leery-about-the-lawyers/

Why the salary cap hurts football:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Why-the-salary-cap-hurts-football.html

Thursday 6-16-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

CJ makes NFL networks top 30:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110616/SPORTS01/106160531/Calvin-Johnson-makes-NFL-Network-s-top-30

Schwartz calls Lions season ticket holders:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110616/SPORTS01/110616005/Jim-Schwartz-calls-Lions-season-ticket-holders

Lions creeping up in ESPN the Magazine ranking (Lions ranked 94 out 122):  http://www.freep.com/article/20110616/SPORTS18/106160515/Ticker-Lions-creeping-up-ESPN-Magazine-rankings

Ranking Detroit's most powerful athletes (#1 is Suh and #2 is CJ):  http://www.freep.com/article/20110616/SPORTS01/110616003/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Ranking-Detroit-s-most-powerful-athletes

2010 Pass Blocking efficiency - TEs (Pettigrew is ranked #6 in the top 15 of the pass blocking efficiency TEs):  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/06/16/2010-pass-blocking-efficiency-tight-ends/

NFL Articles:

Lockout workouts can offer more than you believe:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15234808/lockout-workouts-can-offer-more-than-youd-believe

CBA Articles:

Players, NFL joint release joint statement:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/06/15/nfl-nflpa-wrap-up-wednesdays-talks-release-joint-s

Drew Brees and other encouraged by direction of talks:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/06/16/brees.reaction.ap/index.html?sct=nfl_t2_a3

Still much work to do in talks:  http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6663832

Video:

Hines Ward top 10 WRs (CJ is #2):  http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d82056a4f/Ward-s-Top-10-wide-receivers

Wednesday 6-15-11 Afternoon Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Well-conditioned Vanden Bosch stands out:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/06/well-conditioned-vanden-bosch-stands.html

La Canfora chat (there's a couple Lions questions in there):  http://chat.nfl.com/front/archived_chat/1565

CBA Articles:

The lawyers get the boot again:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/06/15/the-lawyers-get-the-boot-again/

The ten step program:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-Ten-Step-Program.html

CBA talks almost blew up on Tuesday:  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30048182