Lions Articles:
Lions re-sign Chris Houston to a two year deal: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110731/SPORTS0101/107310335/1126/Lions-re-sign-CB-Chris-Houston-to-two-year-deal
Lions defensive line fueled by young coach: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/lions-defensive-line-fueled-by-young-coach
Lions sign MLB Tulloch: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110731/SPORTS0101/107310321/1126/Lions-sign-middle-linebacker-Stephen-Tulloch
Lions add another piece on defense: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/31/11/Lions-add-another-piece-on-defense/landing_lions.html?blockID=543065&feedID=3862
Lions sign Tulloch, Houston: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/31/sports/doc4e3570d80db57366491476.txt
Free agent additions parts Lions needed: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/31/sports/doc4e35ccce316de010620614.txt
With signing of Chris Houston, are the Lions set at CB: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/with-signing-of-chris-houston-are-lions.html
PFW's take on the Lions signing Tulloch: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/31/lions-bring-in-lb-tulloch
Tulloch gives Lions 3 legit LBs: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/42573/stephen-tulloch-gives-lions-three-legit-lbs
Reaction - Lions sign Tulloch: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/31/fantasy-reaction-detroit-lions-sign-stephen-tulloch/
Good news for Browns with CB Wright's exit (the first paragraph is on Wright): http://news-herald.com/articles/2011/07/31/sports/nh4316544.txt
NFL:
End of lockout brings us the most fun NFL ever: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15379942/end-of-lockout-brings-us-the-most-fun-nfl-ever
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Mid Morning Links
Lions sign LB Tulloch: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/110731008/Report-Lions-sign-linebacker-Stephen-Tulloch-?odyssey=nav|head
Another one on the Tulloch signing: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43961067/ns/sports-player_news/
Lions finally land Tulloch: http://det.scout.com/a.z?s=93&p=9&c=2&cid=1090765&nid=5020625&fhn=1
Making the grade - Middle/Inside LBs for 2008-2010 (Tulloch is #2 for MLBs): http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/22/making-the-grade-middle-inside-linebackers-2008-2010/
Making the grade - Outside LBs for 2008-2010 (Durant is #10): http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/20/making-the-grade-4-3-outside-linebackers-2008-2010/
Ranking the free agents - Linebackers (Tulloch is ranked #1, Durant is ranked #7): http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/02/27/ranking-the-free-agents-4-3-outside-linebackersinside-linebackers/
Reaction - Lions sign Durant: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/28/fantasy-reaction-%E2%80%93-detroit-lions-sign-justin-durant/
Another one on the Tulloch signing: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43961067/ns/sports-player_news/
Lions finally land Tulloch: http://det.scout.com/a.z?s=93&p=9&c=2&cid=1090765&nid=5020625&fhn=1
Making the grade - Middle/Inside LBs for 2008-2010 (Tulloch is #2 for MLBs): http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/22/making-the-grade-middle-inside-linebackers-2008-2010/
Making the grade - Outside LBs for 2008-2010 (Durant is #10): http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/20/making-the-grade-4-3-outside-linebackers-2008-2010/
Ranking the free agents - Linebackers (Tulloch is ranked #1, Durant is ranked #7): http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/02/27/ranking-the-free-agents-4-3-outside-linebackersinside-linebackers/
Reaction - Lions sign Durant: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/28/fantasy-reaction-%E2%80%93-detroit-lions-sign-justin-durant/
Sunday 7-31-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Bill Jr. encouraged by the make-up of the team: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Bill-Ford-Jr-encouraged-by-the-make-up-of-this-Lions-team/d592bb6f-f274-47f3-bd71-0635f4434d26
Bill Ford Jr. - this team has really come together: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110730/SPORTS0101/107300382/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-Bill-Ford-Jr.--%E2%80%98This-team-has-really-come-together%E2%80%99
Today's Lions might amaze like Lions of yesteryears: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110730/OPINION03/107300386/1126/sports0101/Today%E2%80%99s-Lions-might-amaze-like-Lions-of-yesteryear
Lions highly touted d-line drawing attention of free agents: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110730/SPORTS0101/107300383/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-highly-touted-D-line-drawing-attention-of-free-agents
Lions coach - We're a work in progress: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310548/Lions-coach-We-re-work-progress-
Lions pursuit of Barnett escalates: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310524/Lions-pursuit-ex-Packer-Nick-Barnett-escalates
CJ adding bulk for more power: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310526/Lions-WR-Calvin-Johnson-adding-bulk-more-power
Scouting the Lions rookies' first days in camp: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310550/Scouting-Lions-rookies-first-days-camp
Wright eager to enhance secondary: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310582/New-Lions-CB-Eric-Wright-eager-enhance-secondary
During NFL lockout, Burleson chose to give, not receive: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310528/During-NFL-lockout-Nate-Burleson-chose-give-not-receive
Lions training camp roster: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310552/Lions-training-camp-roster
Lions looking at LBs, host Barnett: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/30/lions-looking-at-linebackers-host-barnett/
Lions LB search now includes Barnett: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/29180/lions-lb-search-now-includes-nick-barnett
Free Agent Articles:
Bills apparently jump into the Barnett derby: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/30/bills-apparently-jump-into-the-nick-barnett-derby/
Barnett too much for Chargers?: http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/29676/mcgahee-argeement-takes-next-step
Free Agency 2011 - The all available team: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/31/free-agency-2011-the-all-available-free-agent-team/
Bill Jr. encouraged by the make-up of the team: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Bill-Ford-Jr-encouraged-by-the-make-up-of-this-Lions-team/d592bb6f-f274-47f3-bd71-0635f4434d26
Bill Ford Jr. - this team has really come together: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110730/SPORTS0101/107300382/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-Bill-Ford-Jr.--%E2%80%98This-team-has-really-come-together%E2%80%99
Today's Lions might amaze like Lions of yesteryears: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110730/OPINION03/107300386/1126/sports0101/Today%E2%80%99s-Lions-might-amaze-like-Lions-of-yesteryear
Lions highly touted d-line drawing attention of free agents: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110730/SPORTS0101/107300383/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-highly-touted-D-line-drawing-attention-of-free-agents
Lions coach - We're a work in progress: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310548/Lions-coach-We-re-work-progress-
Lions pursuit of Barnett escalates: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310524/Lions-pursuit-ex-Packer-Nick-Barnett-escalates
CJ adding bulk for more power: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310526/Lions-WR-Calvin-Johnson-adding-bulk-more-power
Scouting the Lions rookies' first days in camp: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310550/Scouting-Lions-rookies-first-days-camp
Wright eager to enhance secondary: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310582/New-Lions-CB-Eric-Wright-eager-enhance-secondary
During NFL lockout, Burleson chose to give, not receive: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310528/During-NFL-lockout-Nate-Burleson-chose-give-not-receive
Lions training camp roster: http://www.freep.com/article/20110731/SPORTS01/107310552/Lions-training-camp-roster
Lions looking at LBs, host Barnett: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/07/30/lions-looking-at-linebackers-host-barnett/
Lions LB search now includes Barnett: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/29180/lions-lb-search-now-includes-nick-barnett
Free Agent Articles:
Bills apparently jump into the Barnett derby: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/30/bills-apparently-jump-into-the-nick-barnett-derby/
Barnett too much for Chargers?: http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/29676/mcgahee-argeement-takes-next-step
Free Agency 2011 - The all available team: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/31/free-agency-2011-the-all-available-free-agent-team/
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Saturday 7-30-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Lions add to secondary with Wright: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-add-to-the-secondary-with-Eric-Wright/22ab2093-e3b8-4a1a-973e-42b67e05d34f
Bill Ford Jr. likes praise for Lions, but not getting carried away: http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/SPORTS01/110730016/Bill-Ford-Jr-likes-praise-Lions-not-getting-carried-away-
Follet returns to Lions following neck injury: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/30/sports/doc4e34238960f27218562099.txt
New Lion Durant waits for orders: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/30/11/New-Lion-Durant-waits-for-orders/landing_lions.html?blockID=542895&feedID=3701
Another Bill Ford Jr. article - Lions really coming together: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/30/11/Bill-Ford-Jr-Lions-really-coming-togethe/landing_lions.html?blockID=542891&feedID=3862
Lions CBs have potential: http://det.scout.com/2/1090642.html
Miscellaneous:
Orlovsky headed to Indianapolis: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/30/orlovsky-headed-to-indianapolis/
Video:
Post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-7-30-11/3d3055f4-b1bc-401b-b7f0-5e726bd88011
Stafford on shoulder - I feel great: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-shoulder-I-feel-great/5bf73209-e68c-44d9-ad81-e4fc787bff7e
Lions set to roar: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-set-to-roar/08c4ef1c-996e-4281-8bb1-28e19e3077bd
Audio:
Durant post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Justin-Durant-7-30-11/1b5686b5-a2b8-41c9-9000-b96e5b8b0157
Wright post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Eric-Wright-7-30-11/e62e8fe4-b547-4036-8c03-2954ce851d66
Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-7-30-11/da96583d-1b72-4e49-aa57-9b1b0451c826
Calvin Johnson post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Calvin-Johnson-7-30-11/417ecb5c-f46b-4707-912c-dd3c0a21d7c5
Suh post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Ndamukong-Suh-7-29-11/d6dae203-c2ff-415a-bd0c-485bf9dff419
Fairley post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Nick-Fairley-7-29-11/4fe470df-0423-44da-87bf-4eaa6addcbd4
Lions add to secondary with Wright: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-add-to-the-secondary-with-Eric-Wright/22ab2093-e3b8-4a1a-973e-42b67e05d34f
Bill Ford Jr. likes praise for Lions, but not getting carried away: http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/SPORTS01/110730016/Bill-Ford-Jr-likes-praise-Lions-not-getting-carried-away-
Follet returns to Lions following neck injury: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/30/sports/doc4e34238960f27218562099.txt
New Lion Durant waits for orders: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/30/11/New-Lion-Durant-waits-for-orders/landing_lions.html?blockID=542895&feedID=3701
Another Bill Ford Jr. article - Lions really coming together: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/30/11/Bill-Ford-Jr-Lions-really-coming-togethe/landing_lions.html?blockID=542891&feedID=3862
Lions CBs have potential: http://det.scout.com/2/1090642.html
Miscellaneous:
Orlovsky headed to Indianapolis: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/30/orlovsky-headed-to-indianapolis/
Video:
Post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-7-30-11/3d3055f4-b1bc-401b-b7f0-5e726bd88011
Stafford on shoulder - I feel great: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-shoulder-I-feel-great/5bf73209-e68c-44d9-ad81-e4fc787bff7e
Lions set to roar: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-set-to-roar/08c4ef1c-996e-4281-8bb1-28e19e3077bd
Audio:
Durant post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Justin-Durant-7-30-11/1b5686b5-a2b8-41c9-9000-b96e5b8b0157
Wright post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Eric-Wright-7-30-11/e62e8fe4-b547-4036-8c03-2954ce851d66
Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-7-30-11/da96583d-1b72-4e49-aa57-9b1b0451c826
Calvin Johnson post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Calvin-Johnson-7-30-11/417ecb5c-f46b-4707-912c-dd3c0a21d7c5
Suh post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Ndamukong-Suh-7-29-11/d6dae203-c2ff-415a-bd0c-485bf9dff419
Fairley post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Nick-Fairley-7-29-11/4fe470df-0423-44da-87bf-4eaa6addcbd4
Saturday 7-30-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
What do the players think about all this hype?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/What-do-players-think-about-the-hype/ad85aa78-7605-48e1-909a-bb0f66728591
Lions announce free agent signings: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Announce-Free-Agent-Signings/23f71de8-a39b-4478-b423-a6d6d20c038f
Follet is back, thankful and pumped up: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110730/OPINION03/107300320/1126/sports0101/Lions-LB-Zack-Follett-is-back--thankful-and-pumped-up
Hanson says he's healthy, ready to kick for 20th season: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110730/SPORTS0101/107300319/1126/sports0101/Veteran-Lion-Jason-Hanson-says-he%E2%80%99s-healthy--ready-to-kick-for-20th-year
Lions notebook: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110730/SPORTS0101/107300326/1126/sports0101/Lions--2010-interceptions-leader-Alphonso-Smith-sidelined-already
Dealing with Rosenhaus: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2776
Fairley certain he can be like Suh: http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/SPORTS01/107300412/Lions-Fairley-certain-he-can-like-Suh
Suh - They'll be no sophomore slump: http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/SPORTS01/107300320/Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-They-ll-no-sophomore-slump
Schwartz - Overall Lions start camp in good shape: http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/SPORTS01/110730001/Jim-Schwartz-Overall-Lions-start-camp-good-shape-
Eric Wright in, Alphonso Smith out at cornerback: http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/SPORTS01/107300414/Eric-Wright-Alphonso-Smith-out-now-Lions-cornerback
Worst coaches from last 15 years (Rod Marinelli is #1): http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/SPORTS01/110729068/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-worst-coaches-from-last-15-years
Healthy Hanson aims to keep his job: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/30/sports/doc4e33287d86ba6949504779.txt?viewmode=default
Lions notebook - Cornerback still an issue: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/30/sports/doc4e333f201f32b616777397.txt
Schwartz and the Lions are going after Barnett: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Schwartz-and-the-Lions-are-going-after-Nick-Barnett.html
Lions create assembly line of nastiness: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AhSAzaX_.pGduOzFgU5YMVBDubYF?slug=dw-wetzel_lions_suh_fairley_schwartz072911
Lions start 2011 practice indoors: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/29/11/Lions-start-2011-practices-indoors/landing_lions.html?blockID=542802&feedID=3862
Lions Team Report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045
Grading the day (Lions get a B+ for the Eric Wright signing): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15372809/grading-the-day-eagles-score-with-asomugha
Impact of Asomugha signing on the Lions: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/07/29/impact-of-nnamdi-asomugha-signing-on-lions/
Free Agency Articles:
6 quality free agents that could still be had: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner;_ylt=AnEToWk1YUnYzTAAID3oY09DubYF
Free Agency 2011 - 20 remain out of the top 50: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/30/free-agency-2011-top-51-20-remain/
Free Agency 2011 - 10 cuts to watch: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/30/free-agency-2011-ten-cuts-to-watch/
NFL:
Per team spending minimum doesn't apply until 2013: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/30/per-team-spending-minimum-doesnt-apply-until-2013/
Miscellaneous:
Former Lion Dan Orlovsky dropped for Leinart: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/29/dan-orlovsky-dropped-for-leinart/
League, union scheduled to finalize CBA tomorrow: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/29/league-union-scheduled-to-start-finalizing-cba-tomorrow/
Video:
Post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-7-29-11/f000c512-ff9d-4c45-aadf-26cfae6fd1d2
Kramer - Lions on the rise?: http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=a14a5b55-6adc-4a21-927f-22c9072b92d1&from=gallery_en-us_foxsports_video_channel_gallery
What do the players think about all this hype?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/What-do-players-think-about-the-hype/ad85aa78-7605-48e1-909a-bb0f66728591
Lions announce free agent signings: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Announce-Free-Agent-Signings/23f71de8-a39b-4478-b423-a6d6d20c038f
Follet is back, thankful and pumped up: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110730/OPINION03/107300320/1126/sports0101/Lions-LB-Zack-Follett-is-back--thankful-and-pumped-up
Hanson says he's healthy, ready to kick for 20th season: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110730/SPORTS0101/107300319/1126/sports0101/Veteran-Lion-Jason-Hanson-says-he%E2%80%99s-healthy--ready-to-kick-for-20th-year
Lions notebook: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110730/SPORTS0101/107300326/1126/sports0101/Lions--2010-interceptions-leader-Alphonso-Smith-sidelined-already
Dealing with Rosenhaus: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2776
Fairley certain he can be like Suh: http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/SPORTS01/107300412/Lions-Fairley-certain-he-can-like-Suh
Suh - They'll be no sophomore slump: http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/SPORTS01/107300320/Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-They-ll-no-sophomore-slump
Schwartz - Overall Lions start camp in good shape: http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/SPORTS01/110730001/Jim-Schwartz-Overall-Lions-start-camp-good-shape-
Eric Wright in, Alphonso Smith out at cornerback: http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/SPORTS01/107300414/Eric-Wright-Alphonso-Smith-out-now-Lions-cornerback
Worst coaches from last 15 years (Rod Marinelli is #1): http://www.freep.com/article/20110730/SPORTS01/110729068/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-worst-coaches-from-last-15-years
Healthy Hanson aims to keep his job: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/30/sports/doc4e33287d86ba6949504779.txt?viewmode=default
Lions notebook - Cornerback still an issue: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/30/sports/doc4e333f201f32b616777397.txt
Schwartz and the Lions are going after Barnett: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Schwartz-and-the-Lions-are-going-after-Nick-Barnett.html
Lions create assembly line of nastiness: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AhSAzaX_.pGduOzFgU5YMVBDubYF?slug=dw-wetzel_lions_suh_fairley_schwartz072911
Lions start 2011 practice indoors: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/29/11/Lions-start-2011-practices-indoors/landing_lions.html?blockID=542802&feedID=3862
Lions Team Report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045
Grading the day (Lions get a B+ for the Eric Wright signing): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15372809/grading-the-day-eagles-score-with-asomugha
Impact of Asomugha signing on the Lions: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/07/29/impact-of-nnamdi-asomugha-signing-on-lions/
Free Agency Articles:
6 quality free agents that could still be had: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner;_ylt=AnEToWk1YUnYzTAAID3oY09DubYF
Free Agency 2011 - 20 remain out of the top 50: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/30/free-agency-2011-top-51-20-remain/
Free Agency 2011 - 10 cuts to watch: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/30/free-agency-2011-ten-cuts-to-watch/
NFL:
Per team spending minimum doesn't apply until 2013: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/30/per-team-spending-minimum-doesnt-apply-until-2013/
Miscellaneous:
Former Lion Dan Orlovsky dropped for Leinart: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/29/dan-orlovsky-dropped-for-leinart/
League, union scheduled to finalize CBA tomorrow: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/29/league-union-scheduled-to-start-finalizing-cba-tomorrow/
Video:
Post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-7-29-11/f000c512-ff9d-4c45-aadf-26cfae6fd1d2
Kramer - Lions on the rise?: http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=a14a5b55-6adc-4a21-927f-22c9072b92d1&from=gallery_en-us_foxsports_video_channel_gallery
Friday, July 29, 2011
Friday 7-29-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Schwartz is done worrying about last year's injuries: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-is-done-worrying-about-last-years-injuries/9d86f0cc-e9ac-4b47-a823-6b16963d90d4
Johnson - It's only our first practice and already Stafford is testing me: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/07/29/johnson-its-only-our-first-practice-and-stafford-is-already-testing-me/
Leshoure - Today was definitely tough for me: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/07/29/leshoure-today-was-definitely-pretty-tough-for-me-but-it-will-get-easier-from-here/
Practice notes: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110729/SPORTS0101/107290423/1126/Lions-CB-Alphonso-Smith-sidelined-with-broken-foot
Alphonso Smith has broken foot: http://www.freep.com/article/20110729/SPORTS01/110729038/Lions-Alphonso-Smith-has-broken-foot
Lions re-sign Dylan Gandy: http://www.freep.com/article/20110729/SPORTS01/110729027/Detroit-Lions-re-sign-Dylan-Gandy
Lions injury report: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/lions-injury-report-alphonso-smith.html
Scramble '11 - Lions CB conundrum: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/29100/scramble11-lions-cb-conundrum
Behind enemy lines - Eric Wright: http://det.scout.com/2/1090349.html
Thoughts on Lions free agency thus far: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/07/29/thoughts-on-lions-free-agency-thus-far/
Free Agent Articles:
Ten quality free agents who could still be had: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Ten-quality-free-agents-who-could-still-be-had?urn=nfl-wp4152
It's an unprecented offseason, teams are sticking with who they know: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/07/29/resigning-trend/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1
Video/Audio:
Stafford post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Matthew-Stafford-7-29-11/15e62cc1-fb66-42a0-a815-8b9660e7267e
Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-7-29-11/fb65060b-f8ae-4766-acef-3b0c49adc0f0
Schwartz is done worrying about last year's injuries: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-is-done-worrying-about-last-years-injuries/9d86f0cc-e9ac-4b47-a823-6b16963d90d4
Johnson - It's only our first practice and already Stafford is testing me: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/07/29/johnson-its-only-our-first-practice-and-stafford-is-already-testing-me/
Leshoure - Today was definitely tough for me: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/07/29/leshoure-today-was-definitely-pretty-tough-for-me-but-it-will-get-easier-from-here/
Practice notes: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110729/SPORTS0101/107290423/1126/Lions-CB-Alphonso-Smith-sidelined-with-broken-foot
Alphonso Smith has broken foot: http://www.freep.com/article/20110729/SPORTS01/110729038/Lions-Alphonso-Smith-has-broken-foot
Lions re-sign Dylan Gandy: http://www.freep.com/article/20110729/SPORTS01/110729027/Detroit-Lions-re-sign-Dylan-Gandy
Lions injury report: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/lions-injury-report-alphonso-smith.html
Scramble '11 - Lions CB conundrum: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/29100/scramble11-lions-cb-conundrum
Behind enemy lines - Eric Wright: http://det.scout.com/2/1090349.html
Thoughts on Lions free agency thus far: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/07/29/thoughts-on-lions-free-agency-thus-far/
Free Agent Articles:
Ten quality free agents who could still be had: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Ten-quality-free-agents-who-could-still-be-had?urn=nfl-wp4152
It's an unprecented offseason, teams are sticking with who they know: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/07/29/resigning-trend/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1
Video/Audio:
Stafford post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Matthew-Stafford-7-29-11/15e62cc1-fb66-42a0-a815-8b9660e7267e
Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-7-29-11/fb65060b-f8ae-4766-acef-3b0c49adc0f0
Undrafted Free Agent Scouting Reports
Daunte Akra OLB:
WSU profile: http://wsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2343
NFL Draft scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=97322&draftyear=2011&genpos=OLB
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x8W8PnVMmw
Branden Bufford CB:
Career Stats: http://scores.nbcsports.msnbc.com/cfb/players.asp?id=150045
Howard profile: http://www.howard-bison.com/sports/fball/2010-11/bios/Bufford_Brandon
PFW scouting report: http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/branden-bufford-27/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvGVWLEKru8
Quentin Davie LB:
Northwestern Profile: http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/davie_quentin00.html
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1116976
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=64920&draftyear=2011&genpos=OLB
SI: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/53736.html
PFW: http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/quentin-davie-41/
Stats from ESPN: http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/188182/quentin-davie
Quentin Davie almost quit football: http://www.windycitizen.com/blogs/2011/03/07/northwestern-lb-quentin-davie-almost-quit-football-now-hes-preparing-nfl
Davie ready for the draft: http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1067522.html
Davie's versatility pays off for Northwestern: http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/16434/davies-versatility-pays-off-for-northwestern
Davie's making an impact: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicagocolleges/post/_/id/1135/northwesterns-davie-making-an-impact
Pro Day Video: http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1054312.html
Another video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQYWPg-zBHY
Preston Dial TE:
Alabama Profile: http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/dial_preston00.html
NFP: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=63298
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=64970&draftyear=2011&genpos=TE
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1273331
Stats from ESPN: http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/191485/preston-dial
NFL Grade - 2.4: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/preston-dial?id=2496223#tab=1
Preston Dial on signing with the Lions: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/07/former_alabama_tight_end_prest.html
Preston Dial drawing interest: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Alabama-tight-end-Preston-Dial-drawing-interest.html
Preston Dial Vigenette video: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81efa82a/Preston-Dial-vignette
Preston Dial hurdles Michigan State Player and stuns: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JoOIA6pCTY
Preston Dial TD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgbgHQmMibc&feature=related
Preston Dial Draft Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QcxNx21Jb0&feature=related
Ryan Donahue P:
Iowa Hawkeyes profile: http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/donahue_ryan00.html
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1115765
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/ryan-donahue?id=2495146#tabs:tab-analysis
NFL draft scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=64992&draftyear=2011&genpos=
CDS: http://condraft.com/profile.php?id=5409
Ryan Donahue hopes for the best in the draft: http://hawkcentral.com/2011/04/26/punter-ryan-donahue-hopes-for-the-best-in-nfl-draft/
Donahue Q and A: http://www.dailyiowan.com/2011/04/29/Sports/23217.html
Donahue Combine interview: http://profootball.scout.com/2/1050829.html
Dejuan Fulghum LB:
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89066&draftyear=2011&genpos=ILB
Fulghum pursuing NFL career: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/7675030.html
Fulghum highlight video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4HVHD8dO5M
Fulghum interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XflnmeomYAI&feature=related
Marcus Harris WR:
Murray State Profile: http://www.goracers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2057
PFW: http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/marcus-harris-17/
SI: http://sportsillustrated.asia/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/64967.html
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89193&draftyear=2011&genpos=WR
Stats: http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/233110/marcus-harris
Harris signs with Lions: http://murrayledger.com/sports/murray_state/marcus-harris-signs-with-detroit-lions/article_df86b14a-b7d1-11e0-8370-001cc4c002e0.html
Highlight Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAKM7ELWGTk
Pat Illig OC/G:
Wofford profile: http://athletics.wofford.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=2050&path=football
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profilexnews.php?pyid=65467&draftyear=2011&genpos=OG
SI: http://sportsillustrated.asia/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/53612.html
CDS: http://condraft.com/profile.php?id=5197
PFW: http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/pat-illig-78/
Pat Illig agrees with Lions: http://athletics.wofford.edu/news/2011/7/26/FB_0726115546.aspx
Jared Jenkins WR:
Wisconsin Stevens Pt. profile: http://athletics.uwsp.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=2181
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?
pyid=115220&draftyear=2011&genpos=WR
SI: http://sportsillustrated.asia/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/93256.html
CDS: http://condraft.com/profile.php?id=5098
PFW: http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/jared-jenkins-1/
Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeaQ7jUV6LY
WSU profile: http://wsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2343
NFL Draft scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=97322&draftyear=2011&genpos=OLB
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x8W8PnVMmw
Branden Bufford CB:
Career Stats: http://scores.nbcsports.msnbc.com/cfb/players.asp?id=150045
Howard profile: http://www.howard-bison.com/sports/fball/2010-11/bios/Bufford_Brandon
PFW scouting report: http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/branden-bufford-27/
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvGVWLEKru8
Quentin Davie LB:
Northwestern Profile: http://nusports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/davie_quentin00.html
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1116976
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=64920&draftyear=2011&genpos=OLB
SI: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/53736.html
PFW: http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/quentin-davie-41/
Stats from ESPN: http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/188182/quentin-davie
Quentin Davie almost quit football: http://www.windycitizen.com/blogs/2011/03/07/northwestern-lb-quentin-davie-almost-quit-football-now-hes-preparing-nfl
Davie ready for the draft: http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1067522.html
Davie's versatility pays off for Northwestern: http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/16434/davies-versatility-pays-off-for-northwestern
Davie's making an impact: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicagocolleges/post/_/id/1135/northwesterns-davie-making-an-impact
Pro Day Video: http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1054312.html
Another video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQYWPg-zBHY
Preston Dial TE:
Alabama Profile: http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/dial_preston00.html
NFP: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=63298
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=64970&draftyear=2011&genpos=TE
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1273331
Stats from ESPN: http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/191485/preston-dial
NFL Grade - 2.4: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/preston-dial?id=2496223#tab=1
Preston Dial on signing with the Lions: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/07/former_alabama_tight_end_prest.html
Preston Dial drawing interest: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Alabama-tight-end-Preston-Dial-drawing-interest.html
Preston Dial Vigenette video: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/09000d5d81efa82a/Preston-Dial-vignette
Preston Dial hurdles Michigan State Player and stuns: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JoOIA6pCTY
Preston Dial TD: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgbgHQmMibc&feature=related
Preston Dial Draft Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QcxNx21Jb0&feature=related
Ryan Donahue P:
Iowa Hawkeyes profile: http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/donahue_ryan00.html
CBS: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1115765
NFL: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/ryan-donahue?id=2495146#tabs:tab-analysis
NFL draft scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=64992&draftyear=2011&genpos=
CDS: http://condraft.com/profile.php?id=5409
Ryan Donahue hopes for the best in the draft: http://hawkcentral.com/2011/04/26/punter-ryan-donahue-hopes-for-the-best-in-nfl-draft/
Donahue Q and A: http://www.dailyiowan.com/2011/04/29/Sports/23217.html
Donahue Combine interview: http://profootball.scout.com/2/1050829.html
Dejuan Fulghum LB:
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89066&draftyear=2011&genpos=ILB
Fulghum pursuing NFL career: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/7675030.html
Fulghum highlight video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4HVHD8dO5M
Fulghum interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XflnmeomYAI&feature=related
Marcus Harris WR:
Murray State Profile: http://www.goracers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2057
PFW: http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/marcus-harris-17/
SI: http://sportsillustrated.asia/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/64967.html
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=89193&draftyear=2011&genpos=WR
Stats: http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/233110/marcus-harris
Harris signs with Lions: http://murrayledger.com/sports/murray_state/marcus-harris-signs-with-detroit-lions/article_df86b14a-b7d1-11e0-8370-001cc4c002e0.html
Highlight Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAKM7ELWGTk
Pat Illig OC/G:
Wofford profile: http://athletics.wofford.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=2050&path=football
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/profilexnews.php?pyid=65467&draftyear=2011&genpos=OG
SI: http://sportsillustrated.asia/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/53612.html
CDS: http://condraft.com/profile.php?id=5197
PFW: http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/pat-illig-78/
Pat Illig agrees with Lions: http://athletics.wofford.edu/news/2011/7/26/FB_0726115546.aspx
Jared Jenkins WR:
Wisconsin Stevens Pt. profile: http://athletics.uwsp.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=2181
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?
pyid=115220&draftyear=2011&genpos=WR
SI: http://sportsillustrated.asia/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/93256.html
CDS: http://condraft.com/profile.php?id=5098
PFW: http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/jared-jenkins-1/
Jeff Maddux OL:
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=76752&draftyear=2011&genpos=OG
Maddux doesn't get name called: http://www.monroenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110501/SPORTS/705019993/-1/MONROEFOOTBALL
Cobrani Mixon ILB:
Kent State Profile: http://www.kentstatesports.com/sports/fball/2010-11/bios/mixon%20cobrani
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=75359&draftyear=2011&genpos=ILB
Cobrani Q and A: http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/interview_cobrani_mixon_ilb_kent_state/4202755
Cobrani Mixon highlight video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp828hCG13k
Pro Day video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr2z1Fy3qYQ&feature=related
Ricardo Silva CB:
Hampton profile: http://www.hamptonpirates.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=980
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=112290&draftyear=2011&genpos=SS
Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsWirm6xHss
Narada Williams DE:
NFL Draft Scout: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=84956&draftyear=2011&genpos=DE
Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeaQ7jUV6LY
Friday 7-29-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Lions sign four of five draft picks; 13 undrafted free agents: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Sign-Four-of-Five-Draft-Picks-13-undrafted-free-agents/e0c2f1d8-64c2-4a25-91d0-dfbff22b8736
Fairly signs 4 year $10 million deal: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110729/SPORTS0101/107290380/1126/Lions-top-pick-Nick-Fairley-signs-four-year--$10M-deal
Schwartz - First practice about feel: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110729/SPORTS0101/107290340/1126/Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz--First-practice-about-feel
More on Fairley signing: http://www.freep.com/article/20110729/SPORTS01/107290449/Lions-Fairley-agree-deal-10-million-practice-starts-today
Lions sign picks Fairley, Young, Leshoure, Hogue: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/SPORTS01/110728032/Lions-sign-draft-picks-Fairley-Young-Leshoure
Lions confident Backus will be ready for the season: http://www.freep.com/article/20110729/SPORTS01/107290453/Lions-confident-Jeff-Backus-chest-will-ready-season
Schwartz - Ability to adjust to truncated off-season key for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110729/SPORTS01/110729003/Jim-Schwartz-Ability-adjust-truncated-off-season-key-Lions
Nascar's Clint Bowyer, Shaun Hill share common ground: http://www.freep.com/article/20110729/SPORTS16/107290382/Mike-Brudenell-Clint-Bowyer-Lions-Shaun-Hill-share-common-ground
The Lions are better, but how much better: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/29/sports/doc4e3091c6274c3274656398.txt
Schwartz - Focus will be key: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/29/sports/doc4e31c9129c363819104857.txt
Lions notes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/29/sports/doc4e31e026bb292684315417.txt
CB Maurice Leggett agrees to deal with Lions: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/cb-maurice-leggett-agrees-to-deal-with.html
Schwartz facing new expectations as head coach: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-lions-schwartz
Cleveland Brown's paper on Eric Wright: http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2011/07/former_cleveland_browns_corner.html
Foxsports Ohio on Wright leaving: http://www.foxsportsohio.com/07/29/11/Wright-leaves-Cleveland-for-Detroit/landing_afcn_blog.html?blockID=542539&feedID=3659
PFT on Wright signing: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/29/eric-wright-is-headed-to-detroit/
PFW's take on Durant (It's in the third paragraph from the bottom): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/27/posluszny-an-instant-upgrade-for-porous-jaguars-de
Bear's paper on losing Rashied Davis: http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2011/07/bears_lose_rashied_davis_to_li.html
Scramble '11 - No CBs yet for the Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/29080/scramble11-no-cbs-yet-for-lions
Former YSU WR Dominique Barnes signs with Lions: http://www.ysusports.com/sports/fball/2011-12/releases/barnes-lions
Free Agency Articles:
Free Agency tracker by position: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/29/2011-free-agent-tracker-by-position
The best of the rest: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-07-28/market-madness-plenty-of-talented-options-remain-to-keep-deals-cranking
Things could get even crazier come Friday Night: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/29/things-could-get-even-crazier-come-friday-night/
Miscellaneous:
Bears expected to sign former Lion Roy Williams: http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2011/07/bears_expected_to_sign_wr_roy_williams.html
Video:
Erik Coleman video: http://www.swxrightnow.com/story/15165662/dialed-in-former-coug-erik-coleman-excited-to-be-a-lion
Lions sign four of five draft picks; 13 undrafted free agents: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Sign-Four-of-Five-Draft-Picks-13-undrafted-free-agents/e0c2f1d8-64c2-4a25-91d0-dfbff22b8736
Fairly signs 4 year $10 million deal: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110729/SPORTS0101/107290380/1126/Lions-top-pick-Nick-Fairley-signs-four-year--$10M-deal
Schwartz - First practice about feel: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110729/SPORTS0101/107290340/1126/Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz--First-practice-about-feel
More on Fairley signing: http://www.freep.com/article/20110729/SPORTS01/107290449/Lions-Fairley-agree-deal-10-million-practice-starts-today
Lions sign picks Fairley, Young, Leshoure, Hogue: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/SPORTS01/110728032/Lions-sign-draft-picks-Fairley-Young-Leshoure
Lions confident Backus will be ready for the season: http://www.freep.com/article/20110729/SPORTS01/107290453/Lions-confident-Jeff-Backus-chest-will-ready-season
Schwartz - Ability to adjust to truncated off-season key for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110729/SPORTS01/110729003/Jim-Schwartz-Ability-adjust-truncated-off-season-key-Lions
Nascar's Clint Bowyer, Shaun Hill share common ground: http://www.freep.com/article/20110729/SPORTS16/107290382/Mike-Brudenell-Clint-Bowyer-Lions-Shaun-Hill-share-common-ground
The Lions are better, but how much better: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/29/sports/doc4e3091c6274c3274656398.txt
Schwartz - Focus will be key: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/29/sports/doc4e31c9129c363819104857.txt
Lions notes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/29/sports/doc4e31e026bb292684315417.txt
CB Maurice Leggett agrees to deal with Lions: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/cb-maurice-leggett-agrees-to-deal-with.html
Schwartz facing new expectations as head coach: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-lions-schwartz
Cleveland Brown's paper on Eric Wright: http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2011/07/former_cleveland_browns_corner.html
Foxsports Ohio on Wright leaving: http://www.foxsportsohio.com/07/29/11/Wright-leaves-Cleveland-for-Detroit/landing_afcn_blog.html?blockID=542539&feedID=3659
PFT on Wright signing: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/29/eric-wright-is-headed-to-detroit/
PFW's take on Durant (It's in the third paragraph from the bottom): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/27/posluszny-an-instant-upgrade-for-porous-jaguars-de
Bear's paper on losing Rashied Davis: http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2011/07/bears_lose_rashied_davis_to_li.html
Scramble '11 - No CBs yet for the Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/29080/scramble11-no-cbs-yet-for-lions
Former YSU WR Dominique Barnes signs with Lions: http://www.ysusports.com/sports/fball/2011-12/releases/barnes-lions
Free Agency Articles:
Free Agency tracker by position: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/29/2011-free-agent-tracker-by-position
The best of the rest: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-07-28/market-madness-plenty-of-talented-options-remain-to-keep-deals-cranking
Things could get even crazier come Friday Night: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/29/things-could-get-even-crazier-come-friday-night/
Miscellaneous:
Bears expected to sign former Lion Roy Williams: http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2011/07/bears_expected_to_sign_wr_roy_williams.html
Video:
Erik Coleman video: http://www.swxrightnow.com/story/15165662/dialed-in-former-coug-erik-coleman-excited-to-be-a-lion
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Thursday 7-28-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Detroit Lions 2011 Training Camp Updated Practice Schedule: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Detroit-Lions-2011-Training-Camp-Updated-Practice-Schedule/156ae8c7-0fe6-4f64-b44d-addbf45350fc
Schwartz on Stafford - We are looking forward to putting missed time behind him: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-on-Stafford-We-are-looking-forward-to-putting-missed-time-behind-him/243d4961-0284-4f1b-b5e7-1c496de29473
This year's rookie camp experience will be unique: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/This-years-rookie-camp-experience-will-be-unique/6038da1c-3873-4099-a1ae-38f62722d607
Injured Backus won't be ready for Friday's practice: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110728/SPORTS0101/107280452/1126/sports0101/Injured-Lions-tackle-Jeff-Backus-won%E2%80%99t-be-ready-for-Friday-practice
About Durant: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2773
WR Rashied Davis to sign with Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/SPORTS01/110728025/WR-Rashied-Davis-sign-Lions
Barry quit, then so did I: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/28/11/Barry-quit-then-so-did-I/landing_lions.html?blockID=542300&feedID=3862
Lions notes: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/28/11/Backus-dinged-up-wont-practice-with-Lion/landing_lions.html?blockID=542271&feedID=3862
Lions sigened Doug Hogue: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/SPORTS01/110728032/Lions-sign-fifth-round-draft-pick-Doug-Hogue?odyssey=nav|head
Durant is a Lion; Another LB in the works?: http://det.scout.com/2/1090073.html
UWSP's Jenkins signs with the Lions: http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/article/20110728/WRT02/107280474/NFL-free-agency-UWSP-s-Jenkins-signs-Lions?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|WRT-Sports
NFL:
A disturbing trend could be emerging: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/A-disturbing-trend-could-be-emerging.html
Release tracker: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/28/release-tracker/
Video/Audio:
Schwartz press conference video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Press-Conference-Video-Jim-Schwartz-7-28-11/4e979284-209e-4275-89ac-60aebead30bf
Schwartz press conference audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Press-Conference-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-7-28-11/61bec849-adfd-41f8-b2af-c2efdf2afbcf
Detroit Lions 2011 Training Camp Updated Practice Schedule: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Detroit-Lions-2011-Training-Camp-Updated-Practice-Schedule/156ae8c7-0fe6-4f64-b44d-addbf45350fc
Schwartz on Stafford - We are looking forward to putting missed time behind him: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-on-Stafford-We-are-looking-forward-to-putting-missed-time-behind-him/243d4961-0284-4f1b-b5e7-1c496de29473
This year's rookie camp experience will be unique: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/This-years-rookie-camp-experience-will-be-unique/6038da1c-3873-4099-a1ae-38f62722d607
Injured Backus won't be ready for Friday's practice: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110728/SPORTS0101/107280452/1126/sports0101/Injured-Lions-tackle-Jeff-Backus-won%E2%80%99t-be-ready-for-Friday-practice
About Durant: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2773
WR Rashied Davis to sign with Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/SPORTS01/110728025/WR-Rashied-Davis-sign-Lions
Barry quit, then so did I: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/28/11/Barry-quit-then-so-did-I/landing_lions.html?blockID=542300&feedID=3862
Lions notes: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/28/11/Backus-dinged-up-wont-practice-with-Lion/landing_lions.html?blockID=542271&feedID=3862
Lions sigened Doug Hogue: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/SPORTS01/110728032/Lions-sign-fifth-round-draft-pick-Doug-Hogue?odyssey=nav|head
Durant is a Lion; Another LB in the works?: http://det.scout.com/2/1090073.html
UWSP's Jenkins signs with the Lions: http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/article/20110728/WRT02/107280474/NFL-free-agency-UWSP-s-Jenkins-signs-Lions?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|WRT-Sports
NFL:
A disturbing trend could be emerging: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/A-disturbing-trend-could-be-emerging.html
Release tracker: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/28/release-tracker/
Video/Audio:
Schwartz press conference video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Press-Conference-Video-Jim-Schwartz-7-28-11/4e979284-209e-4275-89ac-60aebead30bf
Schwartz press conference audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Press-Conference-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-7-28-11/61bec849-adfd-41f8-b2af-c2efdf2afbcf
Thursday 7-28-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
It's ok to believe in Lions; just be careful: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110728/OPINION03/107280346/1126/SPORTS0101/It%E2%80%99s-OK-to-believe-in-the-Lions--just-be-careful
Lions land LB Justin Durant: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110728/SPORTS0101/107280421/1126/SPORTS0101/Source--Lions-land-linebacker-Justin-Durant
Lions rookies Fairley, Young hope to sign by time camp opens Friday: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110728/SPORTS0101/107280402/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-rookies-Nick-Fairley--Titus-Young-hope-to-sign-by-time-camp-opens-Friday
Lions sign Stanton, special teams ace John Wendling: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110727/SPORTS0101/107270422/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-sign-QB-Drew-Stanton--special-teams-ace-John-Wendling
Lions competitive; building a contender: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/COL22/107280568/Michael-Rosenberg-Lions-competitive-building-contender
Lions close to landing Durant; Culbreath agrees to a 4 year deal: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/SPORTS01/107280548/Lions-close-landing-ex-Jaguars-linebacker-Justin-Durant
Erik Coleman gets to know defensive partner Delmas: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/SPORTS01/107280460/Lions-Erik-Coleman-gets-know-defensive-partner-Louis-Delmas
Lions sense everyones optimism: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/SPORTS01/107280546/Dave-Birkett-Lions-sense-everyone-s-optimism
The Lions are better, but how much better?: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/28/sports/doc4e3091c6274c3274656398.txt
On Lions signing Durant: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/07/justin-durant-will-help-lions-if.html
Lions core intact for training camp: http://www.windsorstar.com/Lions+core+intact+training+camp/5170487/story.html
ESPN's Clayton links Lions and Joseph: http://sidelionreport.com/2011/07/28/espns-john-clayton-links-detroit-lions-and-johnathan-joseph/
Top WRs of 2011 (CJ is #4): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-07-26-top-10-wide-receivers-andre-johnson_n.htm
It's ok to believe in Lions; just be careful: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110728/OPINION03/107280346/1126/SPORTS0101/It%E2%80%99s-OK-to-believe-in-the-Lions--just-be-careful
Lions land LB Justin Durant: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110728/SPORTS0101/107280421/1126/SPORTS0101/Source--Lions-land-linebacker-Justin-Durant
Lions rookies Fairley, Young hope to sign by time camp opens Friday: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110728/SPORTS0101/107280402/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-rookies-Nick-Fairley--Titus-Young-hope-to-sign-by-time-camp-opens-Friday
Lions sign Stanton, special teams ace John Wendling: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110727/SPORTS0101/107270422/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-sign-QB-Drew-Stanton--special-teams-ace-John-Wendling
Lions competitive; building a contender: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/COL22/107280568/Michael-Rosenberg-Lions-competitive-building-contender
Lions close to landing Durant; Culbreath agrees to a 4 year deal: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/SPORTS01/107280548/Lions-close-landing-ex-Jaguars-linebacker-Justin-Durant
Erik Coleman gets to know defensive partner Delmas: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/SPORTS01/107280460/Lions-Erik-Coleman-gets-know-defensive-partner-Louis-Delmas
Lions sense everyones optimism: http://www.freep.com/article/20110728/SPORTS01/107280546/Dave-Birkett-Lions-sense-everyone-s-optimism
The Lions are better, but how much better?: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/28/sports/doc4e3091c6274c3274656398.txt
On Lions signing Durant: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/07/justin-durant-will-help-lions-if.html
Lions core intact for training camp: http://www.windsorstar.com/Lions+core+intact+training+camp/5170487/story.html
ESPN's Clayton links Lions and Joseph: http://sidelionreport.com/2011/07/28/espns-john-clayton-links-detroit-lions-and-johnathan-joseph/
Top WRs of 2011 (CJ is #4): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-07-26-top-10-wide-receivers-andre-johnson_n.htm
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Wednesday 7-27-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Tulloch emerges as Lions top free agent target: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110727/SPORTS0101/107270405/1126/sports0101/LB-Stephen-Tulloch-emerging-as-Lions%E2%80%99-top-free-agent-target
Tulloch gets thumbs up from Coleman: http://www.freep.com/article/20110727/SPORTS01/110727025/Free-agent-LB-Tulloch-gets-thumbs-up-from-Lions-Coleman
NFL expert Peter King kinda, sorta picks the Lions to win the SB: http://www.freep.com/article/20110727/SPORTS01/110727031/Video-NFL-expert-kinda-sorta-picks-Lions-Super-Bowl
Detroit Lions in the playoffs? It's the buzz is in the air: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/27/sports/doc4e306ab8ebefd116593466.txt
Erik Coleman excited to be on the field with Delmas: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/27/sports/doc4e306c930c3bb531162374.txt
No frenzy for Lions new safety Erik Coleman: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/no-frenzy-for-lions-new-safety-erik.html
No second chances for Roy Williams in Detroit: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/27/11/No-second-chances-for-Roy-Williams-in-De/landing_lions.html?blockID=541954&feedID=3862
Mikel Leshoure says his rookie class will put Lions over the hump: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/mikel-leshoure-says-his-rookie-class-will-put-lions-%22over-the-hump%22
Fairley heads out: http://www.wltz.com/story/15158687/nick-fairley-heads-out
Culbreath expects to sign soon: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2011/7/27/2297572/johnny-culbreath-detroit-lions-roster
Detroit Lions 2011 training camp preview: http://www.dailypress.com/sports/national/sns-tsn-abn-team-report-det-20110727,0,6559455.story
Scramble '11 - Awaiting the Lions CB move: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/28889/scramble11-awaiting-the-lions-cb-move
Free Agency Articles:
Peter King's top 50 free agents: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/07/26/top50-nfl-freeagents/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1
NFL Articles:
DeMaurice Smith gets good marks for work in NFL lockout talks: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/07/26/demaurice-smith-grade/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a2
Goodell, Smith will make back all money they lost: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30909254
Tulloch emerges as Lions top free agent target: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110727/SPORTS0101/107270405/1126/sports0101/LB-Stephen-Tulloch-emerging-as-Lions%E2%80%99-top-free-agent-target
Tulloch gets thumbs up from Coleman: http://www.freep.com/article/20110727/SPORTS01/110727025/Free-agent-LB-Tulloch-gets-thumbs-up-from-Lions-Coleman
NFL expert Peter King kinda, sorta picks the Lions to win the SB: http://www.freep.com/article/20110727/SPORTS01/110727031/Video-NFL-expert-kinda-sorta-picks-Lions-Super-Bowl
Detroit Lions in the playoffs? It's the buzz is in the air: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/27/sports/doc4e306ab8ebefd116593466.txt
Erik Coleman excited to be on the field with Delmas: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/27/sports/doc4e306c930c3bb531162374.txt
No frenzy for Lions new safety Erik Coleman: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/no-frenzy-for-lions-new-safety-erik.html
No second chances for Roy Williams in Detroit: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/27/11/No-second-chances-for-Roy-Williams-in-De/landing_lions.html?blockID=541954&feedID=3862
Mikel Leshoure says his rookie class will put Lions over the hump: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/mikel-leshoure-says-his-rookie-class-will-put-lions-%22over-the-hump%22
Fairley heads out: http://www.wltz.com/story/15158687/nick-fairley-heads-out
Culbreath expects to sign soon: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2011/7/27/2297572/johnny-culbreath-detroit-lions-roster
Detroit Lions 2011 training camp preview: http://www.dailypress.com/sports/national/sns-tsn-abn-team-report-det-20110727,0,6559455.story
Scramble '11 - Awaiting the Lions CB move: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/28889/scramble11-awaiting-the-lions-cb-move
Free Agency Articles:
Peter King's top 50 free agents: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/07/26/top50-nfl-freeagents/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1
NFL Articles:
DeMaurice Smith gets good marks for work in NFL lockout talks: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/07/26/demaurice-smith-grade/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a2
Goodell, Smith will make back all money they lost: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30909254
Wednesday 7-27-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions:
NFC North - Lions keep building d-line: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d820cae87/article/nfc-north-packers-add-weapons-lions-keep-building-dline
Rayner set to re-sign with Lions: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82101f0d/article/kicker-rayner-set-to-resign-with-lions
Stafford, Vanden Bosch expect Lions to hit ground running: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110727/SPORTS0101/107270359/1126/sports0101/Matthew-Stafford--Kyle-Vanden-Bosch-expect-Lions-to-hit-ground-running
Lions will cut receiver Bryant Johnson: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110727/SPORTS0101/107270355/1126/sports0101/Lions-will-cut-receiver-Bryant-Johnson
Lions notebook: http://www.freep.com/article/20110727/SPORTS01/107270442/Stafford-says-he-s-ready-go-Vanden-Bosch-says-Lions-ready-swagger
10 undrafted rookies to join Lions camp: http://www.freep.com/article/20110727/SPORTS01/107270440/10-undrafted-rookies-join-Lions-training-camp
Competition kicks up for Lions punter Nick Harris: http://www.freep.com/article/20110727/SPORTS01/107270410/Competition-kicks-up-Lions-punter-Nick-Harris
Avril confident about new deal: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/26/sports/doc4e2f2e1d4031a488800892.txt
Stafford, Vanden Bosch top ambassadors for Lions: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/26/sports/doc4e2f31fc3d2b1116249892.txt?viewmode=default
Bryant Johnson issues classy goodbye to Lions fans: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/wr-bryant-johnson-issues-classy-good.html
Lions hope to build on strong 2010 finish: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-lions-camp
Lions making hard push for Stephen Tulloch: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=nfp-20110727_lions_making_hard_push_for_lb_stephen_tulloch
Despite promise, be wary of Detroit Lions: http://isportsweb.com/2011/07/26/despite-promise-be-wary-of-detroit-lions/
Landing spot for Nick Barnett (Lions are mentioned as one of the possible teams): http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/26/free-agency-2011-landing-spots-for-nick-barnett/
Lions line up undrafted rookies; release Bryant Johnson: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/lions-line-up-undrfted-rookies-release-bryant-johnson
NFL:
PFT's top 80 free agents: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/26/top-80-free-agents/
Lockout ends; Blackouts won't: http://business-news.thestreet.com/the-oakland-press/story/nfl-lockout-ends-blackouts-wont/11195283
Door ajar for 18 game season, now shut it for good: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15356186/door-ajar-for-18game-season-now-shut-it-for-good
Video:
Stafford plans to bounce back: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-plans-to-bounce-back/f9a75021-3b00-4a95-8d2e-52f7ff82d417
Can Stafford get Lions to roar?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d82100da5/Can-Stafford-get-Lions-to-roar
NFC North - Lions keep building d-line: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d820cae87/article/nfc-north-packers-add-weapons-lions-keep-building-dline
Rayner set to re-sign with Lions: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82101f0d/article/kicker-rayner-set-to-resign-with-lions
Stafford, Vanden Bosch expect Lions to hit ground running: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110727/SPORTS0101/107270359/1126/sports0101/Matthew-Stafford--Kyle-Vanden-Bosch-expect-Lions-to-hit-ground-running
Lions will cut receiver Bryant Johnson: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110727/SPORTS0101/107270355/1126/sports0101/Lions-will-cut-receiver-Bryant-Johnson
Lions notebook: http://www.freep.com/article/20110727/SPORTS01/107270442/Stafford-says-he-s-ready-go-Vanden-Bosch-says-Lions-ready-swagger
10 undrafted rookies to join Lions camp: http://www.freep.com/article/20110727/SPORTS01/107270440/10-undrafted-rookies-join-Lions-training-camp
Competition kicks up for Lions punter Nick Harris: http://www.freep.com/article/20110727/SPORTS01/107270410/Competition-kicks-up-Lions-punter-Nick-Harris
Avril confident about new deal: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/26/sports/doc4e2f2e1d4031a488800892.txt
Stafford, Vanden Bosch top ambassadors for Lions: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/26/sports/doc4e2f31fc3d2b1116249892.txt?viewmode=default
Bryant Johnson issues classy goodbye to Lions fans: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/wr-bryant-johnson-issues-classy-good.html
Lions hope to build on strong 2010 finish: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-lions-camp
Lions making hard push for Stephen Tulloch: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=nfp-20110727_lions_making_hard_push_for_lb_stephen_tulloch
Despite promise, be wary of Detroit Lions: http://isportsweb.com/2011/07/26/despite-promise-be-wary-of-detroit-lions/
Landing spot for Nick Barnett (Lions are mentioned as one of the possible teams): http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/07/26/free-agency-2011-landing-spots-for-nick-barnett/
Lions line up undrafted rookies; release Bryant Johnson: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/lions-line-up-undrfted-rookies-release-bryant-johnson
NFL:
PFT's top 80 free agents: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/26/top-80-free-agents/
Lockout ends; Blackouts won't: http://business-news.thestreet.com/the-oakland-press/story/nfl-lockout-ends-blackouts-wont/11195283
Door ajar for 18 game season, now shut it for good: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15356186/door-ajar-for-18game-season-now-shut-it-for-good
Video:
Stafford plans to bounce back: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-plans-to-bounce-back/f9a75021-3b00-4a95-8d2e-52f7ff82d417
Can Stafford get Lions to roar?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d82100da5/Can-Stafford-get-Lions-to-roar
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tuesday 7-26-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Stafford - I feel 100 percent: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-2/Stafford-I-feel-100-percent/2cc66276-c9df-46be-980b-e48cc3f9b602
Stafford, Vanden Bosch willing to aid in the free agent hunt: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-2/Stafford-Vanden-Bosch-willing-to-aid-in-the-free-agent-hunt/5d093e43-958e-4523-8f37-b08737a72303
Vanden Bosch - I can see guys walking around this building with a swagger: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-2/Vanden-Bosch-I-can-see-guys-walking-around-this-building-with-a-swagger/c7664a90-1e84-4250-a7e5-838c0a792d9b
Stafford among early arriving Lions - It's great to be back: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/SPORTS0101/107260398/1126/Matthew-Stafford-among-early-arriving-Lions--%E2%80%98It%E2%80%99s-great-to-be-back%E2%80%99
Lions will go strong after Jonathan Joseph, analyst says: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/SPORTS0101/107260430/1126/Lions-will-go-strong-after-Bengals-CB-Johnathan-Joseph--analyst-says
Stafford, Best, Avril back to work in Allen Park as NFL lockout ends: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/SPORTS01/110726033/Lions-Stafford-Best-Avril-back-work-Allen-Park-NFL-lockout-ends
Lions show up at Allen Park, agree it'll be a crazy week: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/SPORTS01/110726041/Lions-show-up-Allen-Park-agree-ll-crazy-week-
Undrafted free agents set to sign with the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/SPORTS01/110726013/Undrafted-free-agents-set-sign-Lions
Lions management and players in it to win it: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/lions-management-and-players-back-in-it.html
Best among the Lions who are back to work at the practice facility: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/jahvid-best-among-lions-who-are-back-to.html
Lions have playoffs in their sight: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/26/11/Lions-have-the-playoffs-in-their-sights/landing_lions.html?blockID=541703&feedID=3862
Healthy Stafford ready to dive right in: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/26/11/Healthy-Stafford-ready-to-dive-right-in/landing_lions.html?blockID=541645&feedID=3862
Detroit Lions - personnel priority: http://det.scout.com/2/1089389.html
Thickening the herd - Lions UDFA cattle call: http://det.scout.com/2/1089494.html
Give Suh his space: http://espn.go.com/espnw/features-profiles/6799443/the-pro-questionnaire-give-detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-space
Seifert NFC North Chat: http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/39508/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert
Former Lions Roy Williams finished in Big D: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Roy-Williams-is-finished-in-Big-D.html
Free Agency Articles:
NFL's best available free agents: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-07-25-best-available-free-agents_n.htm
Less heralded free agents could provide boost to needy teams: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820fd600/article/lessheralded-free-agents-could-provide-boost-to-needy-teams
Signing rookie free agents isn't just about the money: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Signing-rookie-free-agents-isnt-just-about-money.html
Get ready for NFL free agency: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-free-agency-nnamdi-asomugha-eric-weddle-plaxico-burress-072511
Video/Audio:
Vanden Bosch and Stafford video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Video-Vanden-Bosch-and-Stafford-7-26-11/c42716c1-d3b5-40ee-84de-ed269827ac8a
Stafford Audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Media-Session-Audio-Matthew-Stafford-7-26-11/82e68f7e-0346-4e28-ba7d-b18d69c73900
Vanden Bosch Audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Media-Session-Audio-Kyle-Vanden-Bosch-7-26-11/31f88ee1-ac5a-4517-b654-7d1515e2cc48
Stafford - I feel 100 percent: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-2/Stafford-I-feel-100-percent/2cc66276-c9df-46be-980b-e48cc3f9b602
Stafford, Vanden Bosch willing to aid in the free agent hunt: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-2/Stafford-Vanden-Bosch-willing-to-aid-in-the-free-agent-hunt/5d093e43-958e-4523-8f37-b08737a72303
Vanden Bosch - I can see guys walking around this building with a swagger: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-2/Vanden-Bosch-I-can-see-guys-walking-around-this-building-with-a-swagger/c7664a90-1e84-4250-a7e5-838c0a792d9b
Stafford among early arriving Lions - It's great to be back: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/SPORTS0101/107260398/1126/Matthew-Stafford-among-early-arriving-Lions--%E2%80%98It%E2%80%99s-great-to-be-back%E2%80%99
Lions will go strong after Jonathan Joseph, analyst says: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/SPORTS0101/107260430/1126/Lions-will-go-strong-after-Bengals-CB-Johnathan-Joseph--analyst-says
Stafford, Best, Avril back to work in Allen Park as NFL lockout ends: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/SPORTS01/110726033/Lions-Stafford-Best-Avril-back-work-Allen-Park-NFL-lockout-ends
Lions show up at Allen Park, agree it'll be a crazy week: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/SPORTS01/110726041/Lions-show-up-Allen-Park-agree-ll-crazy-week-
Undrafted free agents set to sign with the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/SPORTS01/110726013/Undrafted-free-agents-set-sign-Lions
Lions management and players in it to win it: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/lions-management-and-players-back-in-it.html
Best among the Lions who are back to work at the practice facility: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/jahvid-best-among-lions-who-are-back-to.html
Lions have playoffs in their sight: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/26/11/Lions-have-the-playoffs-in-their-sights/landing_lions.html?blockID=541703&feedID=3862
Healthy Stafford ready to dive right in: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/26/11/Healthy-Stafford-ready-to-dive-right-in/landing_lions.html?blockID=541645&feedID=3862
Detroit Lions - personnel priority: http://det.scout.com/2/1089389.html
Thickening the herd - Lions UDFA cattle call: http://det.scout.com/2/1089494.html
Give Suh his space: http://espn.go.com/espnw/features-profiles/6799443/the-pro-questionnaire-give-detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-space
Seifert NFC North Chat: http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/39508/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert
Former Lions Roy Williams finished in Big D: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Roy-Williams-is-finished-in-Big-D.html
Free Agency Articles:
NFL's best available free agents: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-07-25-best-available-free-agents_n.htm
Less heralded free agents could provide boost to needy teams: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820fd600/article/lessheralded-free-agents-could-provide-boost-to-needy-teams
Signing rookie free agents isn't just about the money: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Signing-rookie-free-agents-isnt-just-about-money.html
Get ready for NFL free agency: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-free-agency-nnamdi-asomugha-eric-weddle-plaxico-burress-072511
Video/Audio:
Vanden Bosch and Stafford video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Video-Vanden-Bosch-and-Stafford-7-26-11/c42716c1-d3b5-40ee-84de-ed269827ac8a
Stafford Audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Media-Session-Audio-Matthew-Stafford-7-26-11/82e68f7e-0346-4e28-ba7d-b18d69c73900
Vanden Bosch Audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Media-Session-Audio-Kyle-Vanden-Bosch-7-26-11/31f88ee1-ac5a-4517-b654-7d1515e2cc48
Tuesday 7-26-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Lions aren't out to make a splash in free agency: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-arent-out-to-make-a-splash-in-free-agency/bd519c77-18a9-42c0-9c63-5022b1658a9c
Lions fans show their loyalty as lockout lifts: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Fans-Show-Their-Loyalty-as-Lockout-Lifts/fbe8da00-9a85-4a1f-8e9b-8f6e9ed3d7a8
With lockout over, Lions have shot to make lasting impact: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/OPINION03/107260323/1126/sports0101/With-lockout-over--Lions-have-shot-to-make-lasting-impact
With deal in place, Lions ready to work: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/SPORTS0101/107260324/1126/sports0101/With-deal-in-place--Lions-are-ready-to-work
Lions front office rolls up it's sleeves: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/SPORTS0101/107260327/1126/sports0101/Lions-front-office-rolls-up-its-sleeves
Defense predominates on top available free agents list: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/SPORTS0101/107260333/1126/sports0101/Defense-predominates-on-top-available-free-agents-list
CB, LB top Lions wish list: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/SPORTS0101/107260331/1126/sports0101/Cornerback--linebacker-top-Lions--wish-list
As lockout ends, Lions will have plenty of work to do: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/SPORTS01/107260388/As-NFL-lockout-ends-Lions-plenty-work-ahead
Lions post lockout to do list: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/SPORTS01/107260420/Lions-postlockout-do-list
Lions employees get back pay; season tickets will be sent out: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/SPORTS01/107260400/Lions-employees-get-back-pay-season-tickets-will-sent-out
Lions will expect the unexpected as team emerges from lockout: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/26/sports/doc4e2dff5a668c4123540880.txt
Lions take care of furloughed employees: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/41997/lions-take-care-of-furloughed-employees
Lions agree to terms with 5 undrafted free agents: http://detroit.sbnation.com/detroit-lions/2011/7/26/2294256/nfl-undrafted-free-agents-detroit-lions
NFL Articles:
Report that teams can sign undrafted players now is incorrect: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/report-teams-can-sign-undrafted-players-now/
NFL lockout - a work stoppage even a fan can love: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/COL01/107260422/Mitch-Albom-NFL-lockout-work-stoppage-even-fan-can-love?odyssey=nav|head
Pinpointing how the next few days will play out: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f8785/article/nfl-timeline-pinpointing-how-next-few-days-will-play-out?module=HP11_hot_topics
Next days of free agent mayhem should be unlike any in history: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/07/25/free.agency.frenzy/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1
10 burning questions as we emerge from NFL's lockout: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15351633/ten-burning-questions-as-we-emerge-from-nfls-lockout
Free agents can't practice with team until August 4th: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/free-agents-cant-practice-with-teams-until-august-4th/
Free Agency Articles:
PFW's top 100 free agents: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/25/top-100-free-agents-3
These 40 undrafted players will be highly coveted: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820fa225/article/these-40-undrafted-free-agents-will-be-highly-coveted?module=HP11_content_stream
Top 10 undrafted free agents to keep an eye on: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/07/25/undrafted/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a10
Experts opinions vary on Asomugha: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820e5c92/article/experts-opinions-vary-on-asomughas-worth-as-top-free-agent?module=HP11_content_stream
A guide for undrafted rookie free agents: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/A-guide-for-undrafted-rookie-free-agents.html
Monday features flurry on rookie (non) signings: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30861574
Video:
Caputo - Where do the Lions go from here: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/07/where-do-lions-go-from-here.html
NFC North draft review (they discuss the Lions at about 2:05): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d820a3317/Mayock-s-draft-review-NFC-North
Lions aren't out to make a splash in free agency: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-arent-out-to-make-a-splash-in-free-agency/bd519c77-18a9-42c0-9c63-5022b1658a9c
Lions fans show their loyalty as lockout lifts: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Fans-Show-Their-Loyalty-as-Lockout-Lifts/fbe8da00-9a85-4a1f-8e9b-8f6e9ed3d7a8
With lockout over, Lions have shot to make lasting impact: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/OPINION03/107260323/1126/sports0101/With-lockout-over--Lions-have-shot-to-make-lasting-impact
With deal in place, Lions ready to work: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/SPORTS0101/107260324/1126/sports0101/With-deal-in-place--Lions-are-ready-to-work
Lions front office rolls up it's sleeves: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/SPORTS0101/107260327/1126/sports0101/Lions-front-office-rolls-up-its-sleeves
Defense predominates on top available free agents list: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/SPORTS0101/107260333/1126/sports0101/Defense-predominates-on-top-available-free-agents-list
CB, LB top Lions wish list: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110726/SPORTS0101/107260331/1126/sports0101/Cornerback--linebacker-top-Lions--wish-list
As lockout ends, Lions will have plenty of work to do: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/SPORTS01/107260388/As-NFL-lockout-ends-Lions-plenty-work-ahead
Lions post lockout to do list: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/SPORTS01/107260420/Lions-postlockout-do-list
Lions employees get back pay; season tickets will be sent out: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/SPORTS01/107260400/Lions-employees-get-back-pay-season-tickets-will-sent-out
Lions will expect the unexpected as team emerges from lockout: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/26/sports/doc4e2dff5a668c4123540880.txt
Lions take care of furloughed employees: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/41997/lions-take-care-of-furloughed-employees
Lions agree to terms with 5 undrafted free agents: http://detroit.sbnation.com/detroit-lions/2011/7/26/2294256/nfl-undrafted-free-agents-detroit-lions
NFL Articles:
Report that teams can sign undrafted players now is incorrect: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/report-teams-can-sign-undrafted-players-now/
NFL lockout - a work stoppage even a fan can love: http://www.freep.com/article/20110726/COL01/107260422/Mitch-Albom-NFL-lockout-work-stoppage-even-fan-can-love?odyssey=nav|head
Pinpointing how the next few days will play out: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f8785/article/nfl-timeline-pinpointing-how-next-few-days-will-play-out?module=HP11_hot_topics
Next days of free agent mayhem should be unlike any in history: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/07/25/free.agency.frenzy/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1
10 burning questions as we emerge from NFL's lockout: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15351633/ten-burning-questions-as-we-emerge-from-nfls-lockout
Free agents can't practice with team until August 4th: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/free-agents-cant-practice-with-teams-until-august-4th/
Free Agency Articles:
PFW's top 100 free agents: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/25/top-100-free-agents-3
These 40 undrafted players will be highly coveted: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820fa225/article/these-40-undrafted-free-agents-will-be-highly-coveted?module=HP11_content_stream
Top 10 undrafted free agents to keep an eye on: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/07/25/undrafted/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a10
Experts opinions vary on Asomugha: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820e5c92/article/experts-opinions-vary-on-asomughas-worth-as-top-free-agent?module=HP11_content_stream
A guide for undrafted rookie free agents: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/A-guide-for-undrafted-rookie-free-agents.html
Monday features flurry on rookie (non) signings: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30861574
Video:
Caputo - Where do the Lions go from here: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/07/where-do-lions-go-from-here.html
NFC North draft review (they discuss the Lions at about 2:05): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d820a3317/Mayock-s-draft-review-NFC-North
Monday, July 25, 2011
Monday 7-25-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Statement from Lewand: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Statement-From-Lions-President-Tom-Lewand/4f702794-65fb-4689-96af-2e521fa6d65f#2011schedule
Lions camp will start July 28: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Camp-will-Start-July-28/d6d6a330-b346-4241-878c-1b6065f94175
Deal in place, Lions turn attention to rookies, free agents: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110725/SPORTS0101/107250399/1126/sports0101/Deal-in-place--Lions-turn-attention-to-rookies--free-agents
NFL labor peace! Lions training camp opens Thursday: http://www.freep.com/article/20110725/SPORTS01/110725034/NFL-labor-peace-Lions-training-camp-opens-Thursday
Lions reaction to the end of lockout: http://www.freep.com/article/20110725/SPORTS01/110725060/Lions-reaction-end-NFL-lockout
More reaction from Lions players: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/lions-players-react-to-end-of-lockout.html
Top 3 questions as the Lions hit football mode: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/top-3-questions-as-lions-hit-football.html
Caputo discusses the Lions and Jonathan Joseph: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/07/on-peralta-making-like-tram-lions-and.html
Lions team report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045
Management is key as NFL opens for business: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/25/11/Management-is-key-as-NFL-opens-for-busin/landing_lions.html?blockID=541238&feedID=3862
Here are six things to look forward to in 2011 (#2 is the Lions): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f5cfa/article/here-are-six-things-to-look-forward-to-in-2011?module=HP11_content_stream
Lions back to work: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/28281/lions-back-to-work-fyi
NFC North free agency breakdown: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/28446/nfc-north-free-agency-breakdown
NFC North top priorities in free agency: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/28712/scramble11-top-priorities-in-free-agency
Clayton's mailbag (there's a question on the Lions): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6795944/wrapping-labor-loose-ends
Lions free agency primer: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/07/25/lions-free-agency-primer/
With lockout over, what's next for Lions: http://det.scout.com/2/1089180.html
NFL Articles:
Key dates for 2011: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30853771
Back to football - Let the madness begin: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f5b12/article/back-to-football-let-the-madness-begin?module=HP11_cp
10 ways the NFL can make it up to the fans (#1 should be no blackouts): http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Ten-ways-the-NFL-can-make-things-up-to-the-fans?urn=nfl-wp3862
NFL will have to settle score with fans: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-must-make-peace-with-fans-after-lockout-072411
Top 10 issues in post-lockout landscape: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Anam11S.IvVgV1fymrx8hXJDubYF?slug=jc-cole_ten_issues_post_lockout_072511
Tampering? Not this time amid expected frenzy: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15351240/tampering-not-this-time-amid-expected-frenzy
Shortened offseason, new rules will challenge NFL staffs: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15351342/shortened-offseason-new-rules-will-challenge-nfl-staffs
'11 league rules: http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AuJ5aXcZo2rxw6NfgS_syXBDubYF/SIG=12ff83lgv/EXP=1312842394/**http%3A//l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/v/nfl/2011-nfl-league-rules.pdf
Free Agents:
Upgrading at corner will cost big money on open market: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f6f73/article/upgrading-at-corner-will-cost-big-money-on-open-market?module=HP11_content_stream
Fit will play big role in pursuit of free-agent linebackers: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f6636/article/fit-will-play-big-role-in-pursuit-of-freeagent-linebackers
Yahoo's top 100 free agents (Houston is #16): http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Anqyg9BF9pRECJdVAF1UVOtDubYF?slug=jc-cole_2011_nfl_free_agents_tracker_072511
Scramble '11 - unofficial UFA list: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/28721/scramble11-unofficial-ufa-list
Teams started calling Sunday night: http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/30847216
CBA Articles:
Players approve deal unanimously, pass vote to Brady plaintiffs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f4c7f/article/players-approve-deal-unanimously-pass-vote-to-brady-plaintiffs?module=HP11_breaking_news
NFL lockout provided plenty of entertainment: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AvW_p4eAahH7F6Bh6AME1rRDubYF?slug=dw-wetzel_nfl_lockout_was_entertaining_072511
NFL lockout's cast of characters: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ApSgAZvCotqiEJNhPTdx_clDubYF?slug=ja-black_nfl_cba_characters_072511
Lockout winners and losers: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6791346/winners-losers-nfl-labor-deal
What new CBA means in football terms: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6790759/what-new-nfl-cba-means-football-terms
At last, a deal to end the lockout: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/At-last-a-deal-to-end-the-NFL-lockout.html
NFL unlocked? Election day: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-unlocked-Election-day.html
Leaving behind ugliness makes for beautiful ending: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15350731/leaving-behind-ugliness-makes-for-beautiful-ending
Fans win as players, owners finally are back to football: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15350794/fans-win-as-players-owners-finally-are-back-to-football
Labor peace won by strength of resolve: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30851471
Winners and losers from the lockout: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/winners-losers-from-the-nfl-lockout/
Statement from Lewand: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Statement-From-Lions-President-Tom-Lewand/4f702794-65fb-4689-96af-2e521fa6d65f#2011schedule
Lions camp will start July 28: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Camp-will-Start-July-28/d6d6a330-b346-4241-878c-1b6065f94175
Deal in place, Lions turn attention to rookies, free agents: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110725/SPORTS0101/107250399/1126/sports0101/Deal-in-place--Lions-turn-attention-to-rookies--free-agents
NFL labor peace! Lions training camp opens Thursday: http://www.freep.com/article/20110725/SPORTS01/110725034/NFL-labor-peace-Lions-training-camp-opens-Thursday
Lions reaction to the end of lockout: http://www.freep.com/article/20110725/SPORTS01/110725060/Lions-reaction-end-NFL-lockout
More reaction from Lions players: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/lions-players-react-to-end-of-lockout.html
Top 3 questions as the Lions hit football mode: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/07/top-3-questions-as-lions-hit-football.html
Caputo discusses the Lions and Jonathan Joseph: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/07/on-peralta-making-like-tram-lions-and.html
Lions team report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045
Management is key as NFL opens for business: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/07/25/11/Management-is-key-as-NFL-opens-for-busin/landing_lions.html?blockID=541238&feedID=3862
Here are six things to look forward to in 2011 (#2 is the Lions): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f5cfa/article/here-are-six-things-to-look-forward-to-in-2011?module=HP11_content_stream
Lions back to work: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/28281/lions-back-to-work-fyi
NFC North free agency breakdown: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/28446/nfc-north-free-agency-breakdown
NFC North top priorities in free agency: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/28712/scramble11-top-priorities-in-free-agency
Clayton's mailbag (there's a question on the Lions): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6795944/wrapping-labor-loose-ends
Lions free agency primer: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/07/25/lions-free-agency-primer/
With lockout over, what's next for Lions: http://det.scout.com/2/1089180.html
NFL Articles:
Key dates for 2011: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30853771
Back to football - Let the madness begin: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f5b12/article/back-to-football-let-the-madness-begin?module=HP11_cp
10 ways the NFL can make it up to the fans (#1 should be no blackouts): http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Ten-ways-the-NFL-can-make-things-up-to-the-fans?urn=nfl-wp3862
NFL will have to settle score with fans: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-must-make-peace-with-fans-after-lockout-072411
Top 10 issues in post-lockout landscape: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Anam11S.IvVgV1fymrx8hXJDubYF?slug=jc-cole_ten_issues_post_lockout_072511
Tampering? Not this time amid expected frenzy: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15351240/tampering-not-this-time-amid-expected-frenzy
Shortened offseason, new rules will challenge NFL staffs: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15351342/shortened-offseason-new-rules-will-challenge-nfl-staffs
'11 league rules: http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AuJ5aXcZo2rxw6NfgS_syXBDubYF/SIG=12ff83lgv/EXP=1312842394/**http%3A//l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/v/nfl/2011-nfl-league-rules.pdf
Free Agents:
Upgrading at corner will cost big money on open market: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f6f73/article/upgrading-at-corner-will-cost-big-money-on-open-market?module=HP11_content_stream
Fit will play big role in pursuit of free-agent linebackers: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f6636/article/fit-will-play-big-role-in-pursuit-of-freeagent-linebackers
Yahoo's top 100 free agents (Houston is #16): http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Anqyg9BF9pRECJdVAF1UVOtDubYF?slug=jc-cole_2011_nfl_free_agents_tracker_072511
Scramble '11 - unofficial UFA list: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/28721/scramble11-unofficial-ufa-list
Teams started calling Sunday night: http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/30847216
CBA Articles:
Players approve deal unanimously, pass vote to Brady plaintiffs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f4c7f/article/players-approve-deal-unanimously-pass-vote-to-brady-plaintiffs?module=HP11_breaking_news
NFL lockout provided plenty of entertainment: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AvW_p4eAahH7F6Bh6AME1rRDubYF?slug=dw-wetzel_nfl_lockout_was_entertaining_072511
NFL lockout's cast of characters: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=ApSgAZvCotqiEJNhPTdx_clDubYF?slug=ja-black_nfl_cba_characters_072511
Lockout winners and losers: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6791346/winners-losers-nfl-labor-deal
What new CBA means in football terms: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6790759/what-new-nfl-cba-means-football-terms
At last, a deal to end the lockout: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/At-last-a-deal-to-end-the-NFL-lockout.html
NFL unlocked? Election day: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-unlocked-Election-day.html
Leaving behind ugliness makes for beautiful ending: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15350731/leaving-behind-ugliness-makes-for-beautiful-ending
Fans win as players, owners finally are back to football: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15350794/fans-win-as-players-owners-finally-are-back-to-football
Labor peace won by strength of resolve: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/30851471
Winners and losers from the lockout: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/winners-losers-from-the-nfl-lockout/
Monday 7-25-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Lions DE Turk McBride tackles higher learning during NFL lockout: http://www.freep.com/article/20110725/SPORTS01/107250384/Lions-DE-tackles-higher-learning-during-lockout
Lions talented d-line likely to draw in free agents: http://www.freep.com/article/20110725/SPORTS01/107250378/Lions-talented-D-line-likely-draw-free-agents
Lions success tied to Stafford's health: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/25/sports/doc4e2cc23a2c632486404343.txt
2010's top TEs (Pettigrew is ranked 8th): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-07-24-top-10-tight-ends_n.htm
Free Agency Articles:
NFL free agents - Assessing the OT crop: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/07/nfl-free-agents-assessing-the-offensive-tackle-crop/1
The Best undrafted free agents - defense: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-best-undrafted-players-8212-Defense?urn=nfl-wp3788
The best undrafted free agents - offense: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-best-undrafted-players-8212-Offense?urn=nfl-wp3782
CBA Articles:
Immediate aftermath of new CBA: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f2791/article/immediate-aftermath-of-a-new-labor-agreement-will-be-crazy?module=HP11_cp
Brees details post lockout timeline for Saints if deal is struck: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f3770/article/brees-details-postlockout-timeline-for-saints-if-deal-is-struck
Teams believe 3 days is not enough to prep for free agency: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f2944/article/teams-believe-three-days-not-enough-to-prep-for-free-agency
Earlier Brees email listed open issues as of Saturday: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/earlier-brees-e-mail-listed-open-issues-as-of-saturday/
Latest Brees email suggests full free agency could start Tuesday: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/latest-brees-e-mail-suggests-full-free-agency-could-start-tuesday/
NFL lockout is owners onerous mess: http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/columns/story?columnist=oconnor_ian&id=6796538
Lockout judgements: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15348620/lockout-judgements-winners-losers-turning-points
With end of lockout at hand, it's time to focus on football: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/07/24/NFL.lockout/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a0
Path to normalcy begins with players' board expected to ok deal: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/michael_mccann/07/24/nfl.cba.situation/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1
Questions about after the players vote: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-lockout-nflpa-executive-committee-vote-monday-what-is-next-in-labor-fight-072411
Lions DE Turk McBride tackles higher learning during NFL lockout: http://www.freep.com/article/20110725/SPORTS01/107250384/Lions-DE-tackles-higher-learning-during-lockout
Lions talented d-line likely to draw in free agents: http://www.freep.com/article/20110725/SPORTS01/107250378/Lions-talented-D-line-likely-draw-free-agents
Lions success tied to Stafford's health: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/07/25/sports/doc4e2cc23a2c632486404343.txt
2010's top TEs (Pettigrew is ranked 8th): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2011-07-24-top-10-tight-ends_n.htm
Free Agency Articles:
NFL free agents - Assessing the OT crop: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/07/nfl-free-agents-assessing-the-offensive-tackle-crop/1
The Best undrafted free agents - defense: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-best-undrafted-players-8212-Defense?urn=nfl-wp3788
The best undrafted free agents - offense: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-best-undrafted-players-8212-Offense?urn=nfl-wp3782
CBA Articles:
Immediate aftermath of new CBA: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f2791/article/immediate-aftermath-of-a-new-labor-agreement-will-be-crazy?module=HP11_cp
Brees details post lockout timeline for Saints if deal is struck: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f3770/article/brees-details-postlockout-timeline-for-saints-if-deal-is-struck
Teams believe 3 days is not enough to prep for free agency: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d820f2944/article/teams-believe-three-days-not-enough-to-prep-for-free-agency
Earlier Brees email listed open issues as of Saturday: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/earlier-brees-e-mail-listed-open-issues-as-of-saturday/
Latest Brees email suggests full free agency could start Tuesday: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/25/latest-brees-e-mail-suggests-full-free-agency-could-start-tuesday/
NFL lockout is owners onerous mess: http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/columns/story?columnist=oconnor_ian&id=6796538
Lockout judgements: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15348620/lockout-judgements-winners-losers-turning-points
With end of lockout at hand, it's time to focus on football: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/07/24/NFL.lockout/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a0
Path to normalcy begins with players' board expected to ok deal: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/michael_mccann/07/24/nfl.cba.situation/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a1
Questions about after the players vote: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-lockout-nflpa-executive-committee-vote-monday-what-is-next-in-labor-fight-072411
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