Lions Articles:
Lions will cash in on smart personnel decisions with a 10-6 record: http://detnews.com/article/20110831/OPINION03/108310425
Lions head to Buffalo looking for a win: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/31/sports/doc4e5e9280a8994400679310.txt
Final roster cuts due Saturday, here's my projection: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/08/final-roster-cuts-due-saturday-heres-my.html
Tony Ortiz predicts the Lions 53 Man Roster: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/08/30/tony-ortiz-predicts-the-lions-53-man-roster/
Lions Jackson calls Logan Mankins a dirty bastard: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/31/lions-jackson-calls-logan-mankins-a-dirty-bastard/related/
Ex Bears WR Davis stunned by Knox's demotion: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-exbears-wr-davis-stunned-by-knoxs-demotion-20110831,0,5075588.story
Clayton ranks the NFL starting QBs (Stafford is #19 in the Chad Pennington Division): http://espn.go.com/nfl/preview11/story/_/id/6898795/from-tom-brady-andy-dalton-espn-john-clayton-ranks-nfl-starting-qbs
10 lingering QB questions for the 2011 season (#6 is on Stafford): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-quarterback-questions-for-2011-season-083011
QBs feeling the most heat this season (#7 is Stafford): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/31/quarterbacks-feeling-the-most-heat-this-season
What the NFC North Salary Cap figure tells us: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30446/what-nfc-north-salary-cap-figures-tell-us
Lions-Bills Breakdown: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/31/11/Lions-Bills-Breakdown-Stay-sharp-healthy/landing_lions.html?blockID=556828&feedID=3862
Preseason game 4 preview - Lions Vs. Bills: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/preseason-game-four-preview-detroit-lions-v-buffalo-bills-1
2012 Draft Articles:
The NFP Big Board: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-NFP-Big-Board.html
2012 NFL Draft Preseason scouting report - Offense: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/tony_pauline/08/29/offensive.prospects/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a2
Articles from opposing team's media:
Lions-Bills Preview: http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Bills-Lions-game-preview/b7c58609-77ef-451f-a743-1d6363eba456
Video:
Birkett on PFT Live (He discusses the Lions and also Tom): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/44330765#44330765
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Wednesday 8-31-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Lions LB Doug Hogue learning on the fly: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110831/SPORTS0101/108310364/1126/Lions-linebacker-Doug-Hogue-learning-on-the-fly
Best will return in exhibition finale: http://www.freep.com/article/20110831/SPORTS01/108310365/Lions-RB-Jahvid-Best-will-return-exhibition-finale
Lions position battles include punter: http://www.freep.com/article/20110831/SPORTS01/108310465/Lions-position-battles-include-punter
Peter King downgrades Lions pick to wild card: http://www.freep.com/article/20110831/SPORTS18/108310399/Ticker-SI-s-Peter-King-downgrades-Lions-pick-wild-card
Starters to play in Lions' final exhibition: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/30/11/Starters-to-play-in-Lions-final-exhibiti/landing_lions.html?blockID=556332&feedID=3862
Final cuts loom as Lions ready for the Bills: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/final-cuts-loom-as-lions-ready-for-bills
Vanden Bosch to sit Thursday, Best to play: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/vanden-bosch%2C-burleson-to-sit%2C-best-to-play-thursday
Lions hysteria is spreading: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/08/30/eric-thomas-lions-hysteria-is-spreading/
Detroit's winning culture finally in place: http://det.scout.com/2/1100978.html
Defensive Lions - Detroit's front four in a rush to help revamped team succeed: http://www.thedaily.com/page/2011/08/30/083011-sports-nfl-lions-defense-feature-1-2/
Chat wrap - Raji and Suh: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30427/chatwrap-b-j-raji-and-ndamukong-suh
Reducing NFC North rosters to 80: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30432/reducing-nfc-north-rosters-to-80
Lions team report - Suh to be feared, respected: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-30/detroit-lions-team-report-ndamukong-suh-to-be-feared-respected
Don Banks winners and losers of week 3 (He mentions Tom K): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/08/30/winners.losers/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a1
Prisco's Power Rankings (He has the Lions ranked 20th in the preseason ranking, 21st in the projected turnover differential rank, 28th in projected yard differential rank, and 24th in the prisco and Accuscore projected average rank): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15503794/power-rankings-or-stat-analysis-go-with-my-gut
PFW's Mike Holbrook's 2011 NFL predictions (He picks the Lions to finish 2nd in the North): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/30/mike-holbrooks-2011-nfl-predictions
2012 Draft Articles:
Rob Rang's big board: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15504917/rangs-big-board-luck-a-no-1-staple-burficts-temper-costly
Articles from opposing team's media:
Logan Mankins Article (He says some nice things about Suh. He doesn't think Suh is a dirty player and he's everything that he'd want in a teammate. It's in the last paragraph.): http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2011/08/is_logan_mankins_a_dirty_playe.html
Video:
Best QB from 2009 (He picks Stafford): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d821d762f/Best-QB-from-2009-class
Lions LB Doug Hogue learning on the fly: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110831/SPORTS0101/108310364/1126/Lions-linebacker-Doug-Hogue-learning-on-the-fly
Best will return in exhibition finale: http://www.freep.com/article/20110831/SPORTS01/108310365/Lions-RB-Jahvid-Best-will-return-exhibition-finale
Lions position battles include punter: http://www.freep.com/article/20110831/SPORTS01/108310465/Lions-position-battles-include-punter
Peter King downgrades Lions pick to wild card: http://www.freep.com/article/20110831/SPORTS18/108310399/Ticker-SI-s-Peter-King-downgrades-Lions-pick-wild-card
Starters to play in Lions' final exhibition: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/30/11/Starters-to-play-in-Lions-final-exhibiti/landing_lions.html?blockID=556332&feedID=3862
Final cuts loom as Lions ready for the Bills: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/final-cuts-loom-as-lions-ready-for-bills
Vanden Bosch to sit Thursday, Best to play: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/vanden-bosch%2C-burleson-to-sit%2C-best-to-play-thursday
Lions hysteria is spreading: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/08/30/eric-thomas-lions-hysteria-is-spreading/
Detroit's winning culture finally in place: http://det.scout.com/2/1100978.html
Defensive Lions - Detroit's front four in a rush to help revamped team succeed: http://www.thedaily.com/page/2011/08/30/083011-sports-nfl-lions-defense-feature-1-2/
Chat wrap - Raji and Suh: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30427/chatwrap-b-j-raji-and-ndamukong-suh
Reducing NFC North rosters to 80: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30432/reducing-nfc-north-rosters-to-80
Lions team report - Suh to be feared, respected: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-30/detroit-lions-team-report-ndamukong-suh-to-be-feared-respected
Don Banks winners and losers of week 3 (He mentions Tom K): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/08/30/winners.losers/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a1
Prisco's Power Rankings (He has the Lions ranked 20th in the preseason ranking, 21st in the projected turnover differential rank, 28th in projected yard differential rank, and 24th in the prisco and Accuscore projected average rank): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15503794/power-rankings-or-stat-analysis-go-with-my-gut
PFW's Mike Holbrook's 2011 NFL predictions (He picks the Lions to finish 2nd in the North): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/30/mike-holbrooks-2011-nfl-predictions
2012 Draft Articles:
Rob Rang's big board: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15504917/rangs-big-board-luck-a-no-1-staple-burficts-temper-costly
Articles from opposing team's media:
Logan Mankins Article (He says some nice things about Suh. He doesn't think Suh is a dirty player and he's everything that he'd want in a teammate. It's in the last paragraph.): http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2011/08/is_logan_mankins_a_dirty_playe.html
Video:
Best QB from 2009 (He picks Stafford): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d821d762f/Best-QB-from-2009-class
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tuesday 8-30-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Schwartz says release of Felton was based on evolving offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-says-release-of-Felton-was-based-on-an-evolving-offense/0f6bfb90-529c-4794-90f1-a34688ed5a60
Vanden Bosch gets back on the practice field: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Vanden-Bosch-gets-back-on-the-practice-field/c677df40-55cb-4a12-8c20-1018ad29377c
Johnson - Matt has looked good this preseason. He is on point: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/30/johnson-matt-has-looked-good-this-preseason-he-is-on-point/
Fullback Felton cut by Lions and other notes: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110830/SPORTS0101/108300397/1126/sports0101/Fullback-Jerome-Felton-cut-by-Lions
Healthy Lions will play vs. Bills, but starters won't play long: http://www.freep.com/article/20110830/SPORTS01/110830040/Healthy-Lions-will-play-vs-Bills-starters-won-t-play-long
Lions release Felton to reach 80 man limit: http://www.freep.com/article/20110830/SPORTS01/110830019/Lions-release-Felton-reach-80-man-limit
Lions release fullback; Vanden Bosch back on the field: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/30/sports/doc4e5d0aac62a48379978594.txt
Lions punter battle goes down to the wire: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/30/sports/doc4e5d664abc9ae306835344.txt
Lions release Felton: http://www.clickondetroit.com/lions/29026134/detail.html
Lions release fullback Felton: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-release-fullback-jerome-felton
Stafford's preseason in context: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30406/matthew-staffords-preseason-in-context
Seifert chat (there's a tribute to Killer in there.): http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/39996/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert
Suh has no regrets for defending a teammate: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/30/suh-says-he-has-no-regrets-for-defending-a-teammate/
10 undrafted free agents who could make the cut (#3 is Lions P Ryan Donahue and #7 is Ricardo Silva): http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/31623885
PFW's preseason week 4 power rankings (Lions still ranked 16): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/30/preseason-week-four-power-rankings
SN's Power Poll (Lions still ranked 13): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-08/nfl-power-poll/story/nfl-power-poll-look-for-reloaded-saints-to-challenge-packers-in-nfc
NFC North Preview (the Lions are picked to finish 3rd with an 8-8 record): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/08/30/nfc.north.preview/1.html
Lions-Bills Preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3747
NFL:
What is a bust?: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/What-is-a-bust.html
Miscellaneous:
Patriots work out Kevin Smith: http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=1100761&nid=5776390&fhn=1
Video:
Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-30-11/80a56ba9-6f25-4047-9b2c-3995c0620aa0
Stafford locker room video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Matthew-Stafford-8-30-11/36b9d0aa-e45c-4ad0-b27a-3ce5f241e2f9
Raiola, Vanden Bosch locker room video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Raiola-Vanden-Bosch-8-30-11/2b71eb15-843f-4f69-8cb6-c7ee9aef69e0
Is Suh a dirty player: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6909788
Schwartz says release of Felton was based on evolving offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-says-release-of-Felton-was-based-on-an-evolving-offense/0f6bfb90-529c-4794-90f1-a34688ed5a60
Vanden Bosch gets back on the practice field: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Vanden-Bosch-gets-back-on-the-practice-field/c677df40-55cb-4a12-8c20-1018ad29377c
Johnson - Matt has looked good this preseason. He is on point: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/30/johnson-matt-has-looked-good-this-preseason-he-is-on-point/
Fullback Felton cut by Lions and other notes: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110830/SPORTS0101/108300397/1126/sports0101/Fullback-Jerome-Felton-cut-by-Lions
Healthy Lions will play vs. Bills, but starters won't play long: http://www.freep.com/article/20110830/SPORTS01/110830040/Healthy-Lions-will-play-vs-Bills-starters-won-t-play-long
Lions release Felton to reach 80 man limit: http://www.freep.com/article/20110830/SPORTS01/110830019/Lions-release-Felton-reach-80-man-limit
Lions release fullback; Vanden Bosch back on the field: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/30/sports/doc4e5d0aac62a48379978594.txt
Lions punter battle goes down to the wire: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/30/sports/doc4e5d664abc9ae306835344.txt
Lions release Felton: http://www.clickondetroit.com/lions/29026134/detail.html
Lions release fullback Felton: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-release-fullback-jerome-felton
Stafford's preseason in context: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30406/matthew-staffords-preseason-in-context
Seifert chat (there's a tribute to Killer in there.): http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/39996/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert
Suh has no regrets for defending a teammate: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/30/suh-says-he-has-no-regrets-for-defending-a-teammate/
10 undrafted free agents who could make the cut (#3 is Lions P Ryan Donahue and #7 is Ricardo Silva): http://rob-rang.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/13682485/31623885
PFW's preseason week 4 power rankings (Lions still ranked 16): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/30/preseason-week-four-power-rankings
SN's Power Poll (Lions still ranked 13): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-08/nfl-power-poll/story/nfl-power-poll-look-for-reloaded-saints-to-challenge-packers-in-nfc
NFC North Preview (the Lions are picked to finish 3rd with an 8-8 record): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/08/30/nfc.north.preview/1.html
Lions-Bills Preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3747
NFL:
What is a bust?: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/What-is-a-bust.html
Miscellaneous:
Patriots work out Kevin Smith: http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=1100761&nid=5776390&fhn=1
Video:
Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-30-11/80a56ba9-6f25-4047-9b2c-3995c0620aa0
Stafford locker room video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Matthew-Stafford-8-30-11/36b9d0aa-e45c-4ad0-b27a-3ce5f241e2f9
Raiola, Vanden Bosch locker room video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Raiola-Vanden-Bosch-8-30-11/2b71eb15-843f-4f69-8cb6-c7ee9aef69e0
Is Suh a dirty player: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6909788
Preseason Game 4 - Lions Vs. Bills Previews
TSN's Lions-Bills Preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3747
Lions-Bills Breakdown: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/31/11/Lions-Bills-Breakdown-Stay-sharp-healthy/landing_lions.html?blockID=556828&feedID=3862
Preseason game 4 preview - Lions Vs. Bills: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/preseason-game-four-preview-detroit-lions-v-buffalo-bills-1
Previewing NFC North Preseason Week 4: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30508/previewing-preseason-week-4-2
Lions-Bills Breakdown: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/31/11/Lions-Bills-Breakdown-Stay-sharp-healthy/landing_lions.html?blockID=556828&feedID=3862
Preseason game 4 preview - Lions Vs. Bills: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/preseason-game-four-preview-detroit-lions-v-buffalo-bills-1
Previewing NFC North Preseason Week 4: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30508/previewing-preseason-week-4-2
Tuesday 8-30-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Links:
Hanson reclaims job as Lions kicker: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110830/SPORTS0101/108300334/1126/Jason-Hanson-reclaims-job-as-Lions-kicker
Writer digs dirt, not Suh: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110830/SPORTS0101/108300335/1126/Writer-digs-dirt--not-Ndamukong-Suh
Suh a dirty player? Lions rush to his defense: http://www.freep.com/article/20110830/SPORTS01/108300398/Ndamukong-Suh-dirty-player-Lions-rush-his-defense
Suh plays dirty, but he's good for Lions, football: http://www.freep.com/article/20110830/SPORTS01/110829066/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Ndamukong-Suh-plays-dirty-he-s-good-Lions-football
Hanson glad Lions released great kicker Raynor: http://www.freep.com/article/20110830/SPORTS01/108300400/Jason-Hanson-glad-Lions-released-great-kicker-Dave-Raynor
Suh not losing sleep over criticism of his style of play: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821d0170/article/lions-suh-not-losing-sleep-over-criticism-of-his-style-of-play
Suh playing a dangerous game: http://nfl.si.com/2011/08/29/ndamukong-suh-playing-a-dangerous-game/?sct=nfl_wr_a1
Six things worth discussing after week 3 of the preseason (#4 is the Lions are fighting): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821cf53f/article/time-for-kiffin-to-let-it-go-concentrate-on-ruining-usc?module=HP11_content_stream
Updated salary cap space numbers for all 32 teams: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/29/updated-salary-cap-space-numbers-for-all-32-teams/
Lions team report - Hanson still kicking for the Lions: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-29/detroit-lions-team-report-hanson-keeps-kicking
First impressions - Patriots at Lions: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/08/30/first-impressions-patriots-lions/
NFL Lions Preview - Hopes are high in Detroit, but all that hinges on Stafford: http://www.nfl.com/kickoff/story/09000d5d821c0474/article/hopes-are-high-in-detroit-but-all-that-hinges-on-stafford
NFL Articles:
Understanding the NFL practice squad: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Understanding-the-NFL-practice-squad.html
Another group of retired players sue NFL: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15500105/group-of-retired-players-sue-nfl-over-head-injuries
Miscellaneous:
Rayner flies in style to Dallas: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/29/11/Rayner-flies-in-style-to-Dallas/landing_lions.html?blockID=555812&feedID=3862
Texans sign Bryant Johnson: http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-sign-receiver-Bryant-Johnson-2146543.php
Video:
NFC North Preview (they discuss the Lions at 3:55): http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6896100
QB shines in week 3 (They discuss Stafford and the Lions starting at 2:15): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/9wMGtyMjr9qzZAojMjVoHXw8jWSexmZv
Hanson reclaims job as Lions kicker: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110830/SPORTS0101/108300334/1126/Jason-Hanson-reclaims-job-as-Lions-kicker
Writer digs dirt, not Suh: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110830/SPORTS0101/108300335/1126/Writer-digs-dirt--not-Ndamukong-Suh
Suh a dirty player? Lions rush to his defense: http://www.freep.com/article/20110830/SPORTS01/108300398/Ndamukong-Suh-dirty-player-Lions-rush-his-defense
Suh plays dirty, but he's good for Lions, football: http://www.freep.com/article/20110830/SPORTS01/110829066/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Ndamukong-Suh-plays-dirty-he-s-good-Lions-football
Hanson glad Lions released great kicker Raynor: http://www.freep.com/article/20110830/SPORTS01/108300400/Jason-Hanson-glad-Lions-released-great-kicker-Dave-Raynor
Suh not losing sleep over criticism of his style of play: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821d0170/article/lions-suh-not-losing-sleep-over-criticism-of-his-style-of-play
Suh playing a dangerous game: http://nfl.si.com/2011/08/29/ndamukong-suh-playing-a-dangerous-game/?sct=nfl_wr_a1
Six things worth discussing after week 3 of the preseason (#4 is the Lions are fighting): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821cf53f/article/time-for-kiffin-to-let-it-go-concentrate-on-ruining-usc?module=HP11_content_stream
Updated salary cap space numbers for all 32 teams: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/29/updated-salary-cap-space-numbers-for-all-32-teams/
Lions team report - Hanson still kicking for the Lions: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-29/detroit-lions-team-report-hanson-keeps-kicking
First impressions - Patriots at Lions: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/08/30/first-impressions-patriots-lions/
NFL Lions Preview - Hopes are high in Detroit, but all that hinges on Stafford: http://www.nfl.com/kickoff/story/09000d5d821c0474/article/hopes-are-high-in-detroit-but-all-that-hinges-on-stafford
NFL Articles:
Understanding the NFL practice squad: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Understanding-the-NFL-practice-squad.html
Another group of retired players sue NFL: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15500105/group-of-retired-players-sue-nfl-over-head-injuries
Miscellaneous:
Rayner flies in style to Dallas: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/29/11/Rayner-flies-in-style-to-Dallas/landing_lions.html?blockID=555812&feedID=3862
Texans sign Bryant Johnson: http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-sign-receiver-Bryant-Johnson-2146543.php
Video:
NFC North Preview (they discuss the Lions at 3:55): http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6896100
QB shines in week 3 (They discuss Stafford and the Lions starting at 2:15): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/9wMGtyMjr9qzZAojMjVoHXw8jWSexmZv
Monday, August 29, 2011
RIP Tom "Killer" Kowalski
I've decided to dedicate a post to Tom Kowalski. I'm not too good with words, but I wanted to post something besides the links to express our appreciation for a great guy. I'm still in shock that he passed away today. He was the best beat writer for the Lions. He was a part of the MLive forumite family and he'll forever be in our hearts. RIP Tom Kowalski. You'll never be forgotten and you were definitely loved by everyone.
Here's some articles about Tom.
Tom's last pieces:
Tom's last article: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/quarterback_matthew_stafford_h.html
Tom's last podcast (at about 16:26): http://www.wklt.com/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=5445596
Tom's last MLive video: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2011/08/zac_robinson_pushing_drew_stan_2.html
Tom News:
Tom Kowalski, longtime Detroit Lions reporter, dies: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/tom_kowalski_detroit_lions_die.html
Veteran beat writer Tom Kowalski had underlying heart disease, autopsy shows: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/veteran_lions_beat_writer_tom.html
Lions will honor Tom "Killer" Kowalski: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-will-honor-Tom-Killer-Kowalski/8f81014f-7b0b-4108-b699-c1a987ed106d
Lions to honor Tom: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/09/detroit_lions_to_honor_tom_kow.html
Lions honor Tom with donations, media lounge naming: http://www.freep.com/article/20110902/SPORTS01/110902051/Lions-honor-Tom-Kowalski-donations-media-lounge-naming
Lions to honor Tom in 3 ways: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/09/lions-to-honor-tom-kowalski-in-three.html
Classy memorial from Lions, Roger Goodell: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30583/classy-memorial-from-lions-roger-goodell
Tom Tributes:
Colleagues take to Twitter to say goodbye to Detroit Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/colleagues_take_to_twitter_to.html
Tom Kowalski tribute - He was gruff and hard-charging: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/tom_kowalski_he_was_gruff_and.html
Detroit Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski clicked with readers and fan: http://www.mlive.com/sports/saginaw/index.ssf/2011/08/detroit_lions_beat_writer_tom.html
Tom Kowalski, a great teammate in the sport of journalism, will greatly be missed: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/tom_kowalski_a_great_teammate.html
MLive's Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski leaves imprint of great reporter, better friend: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/mlives_lions_beat_writer_tom_k.html
Zaroo's Tom Kowalski tribute - Thanks, baby, you were the best: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/thanks_baby_you_were_the_best.html
Emkow's Tom Kowalski tribute - Tom was a key reason why the Lions were the most popular team in Detroit: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/tom_kowalski_impossible_to_rep.html
Rob Otto on Tom Kowalski: http://blog.mlive.com/ottoman-empire/2011/08/petition_to_have_lions_honor_tom_kowalski_with_uniform_patch.html
Tom Kowalski's closest colleagues share their stories and say farewell: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/tom_kowalskis_colleagues_say_g.html
Full audio interviews from Tom Kowalski tribute on WDFN: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/tom_kowalski_tributes_on_wdfn.html
17 emotional tributes to Tom Kowalski that made us choke up as well as chuckle: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/09/17_emotional_fan_tributes_to_t.html
Lions, Bills pay tribute to Tom: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/09/detroit_lions_buffalo_pay_trib.html
Lewand, Lions comment on sudden death of beat writer Tom Kowalski: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/29/lewand-lions-comment-on-sudden-death-of-beat-writer-tom-kowalski/
Schwartz lets the first question go unasked in honor of Tom Kowalski: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-lets-the-first-question-go-unasked-in-honor-of-Tom-Kowalski/0d4edc4c-19e1-49e7-ac40-478528bd6177
A collection of tweets for Tom Kowalski: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/twitter-storify.html
Readers, listeners respected Tom Kowalski's opinions: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110829/OPINION03/108290397/1126/sports0101/Readers--listeners-respected-Tom-Kowalski%E2%80%99s-opinions
Here's the thing - Tom Kowalski was right all along and I'm really going to miss that: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/johnniyoblog/index.php?blogid=108
So long Killer, we will miss you: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/bigtenblog/index.php?blogid=2946
Tom Kowalski will be missed at baseball games, too: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110829/OPINION03/108290400/Tom-Kowalski-will-be-missed-at-baseball-games--too
Rosenberg - Tom Kowalski was exactly what a sporters writer should be: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/COL22/110829062/Michael-Rosenberg-Tom-Kowalski-exactly-what-sports-writer-should-be
Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski dies at age 51: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/110829039/Lions-beat-writer-Tom-Kowalski-dies-age-51
Lions, media shaken by Tom Kowalski's death: http://www.freep.com/article/20110830/SPORTS01/108300416/Lions-media-shaken-by-Tom-Kowalski-s-death
Lions take a moment to remember Tom: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/30/sports/doc4e5bbe3f3a9b4582177748.txt
Caputo on Tom Kowalski: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/29/sports/doc4e5bdb969de25068831313.txt
Caputo - A suggestion for the Detroit Lions about naming the press box at Ford Field: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/09/suggestion-for-lions-about-naming-press.html
My Friend Tom: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/My-Friend-Tom
O'Hara - Kowalski will be dearly missed: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/29/11/OHara-Kowalski-will-be-dearly-missed/landing_lions.html?blockID=555666&feedID=3862
Fox 2 Detroit on Kowalski: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/longtime-detroit-lions-beat-writer-tom-%27killer%27-kowalski-dies-20110829-dk
WXYZ 7 on Kowalski: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/longtime-detroit-lions-beat-reporter-tom-kowalski-dies-
WDFN - Remembering Tom Kowalski: http://www.wdfn.com/pages/remembering-tom-killer-kowalski.html
Click on Detroit's Kowalski article: http://www.clickondetroit.com/lions/29015278/detail.html
Schwartz's gesture at press conference shows the effect Kowalski had on Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Schwartz-8217-s-gesture-at-press-conference-sho?urn=nfl-wp6114
ESPN's Seifert on Kowalski: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30374/rip-tom-killer-kowalski
Seifert's chat (there's stuff on Killer in there): http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/39996/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert
Peter King - Remembering a Lions beat writer who left us too early: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/08/30/mailbag/index.html?sct=nfl_t2_a3
Don Banks winners and losers of week 3 (He mentions Tom K): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/08/30/winners.losers/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a1
Longtime Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski passes away: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/29/longtime-lions-beat-writer-tom-kowalski-passes-away/
Lions honor Tom Kowalski: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/30/lions-honor-tom-kowalski/
Michael Grey's tribute to Tom (there's not a link to the actual article but the title is Tom Kowalski and the date and time is Aug. 30 2011 at 9:11 AM): http://am590espnradio.com/common/more.php?m=49&r=5
Mike Mady - Tom, you will be missed: http://det.scout.com/2/1100377.html
Lions remember longtime reporter Tom Kowalski: http://det.scout.com/2/1100370.html
Ty Schalter - Rest in peace, Tom: http://det.scout.com/2/1100410.html
CBS's Clark-Judge on Tom: http://clarkjudge.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6384866/31609810
Lions beat writer Kowalski passes away: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/08/29/lions-beat-writer-tom-kowalski-passes-away/
SN on Kowalski: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-29/detroit-lions-beat-writer-tom-kowalski-passes-away-at-51
NFP on Kowalski: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Longtime-Lions-reporter-Tom-Kowalski-passes.html
AP article on Tom: http://washingtonexaminer.com/sports/nfl/2011/08/longtime-detroit-lions-writer-kowalski-dies-51
Veteran reporter Kowalski dies: http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20110829/FREE/110829909#
Roy Williams on Tom Kowalski (at the bottom of the article in the extra points section): http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0830-bits-bears-chicago--20110830,0,7722677.story
Tom's Memorial:
Friends, fans and colleagues remember Tom: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/09/friends_fans_and_colleague_rem.html
Tom Kowalski tribute from the memorial: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/tom-%27killer%27-kowalski-tribute%3A-colleagues-tell-stories-and-raise-a-beer-20110902-dk
Tom remembered in special memorial: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/detroit-lions-beat-writer-tom-kowalski-remembered-in-special-memorial
Video:
Birkett on PFT Live (He discusses the Lions and also Tom): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/44330765#44330765
Here's some articles about Tom.
Tom's last pieces:
Tom's last article: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/quarterback_matthew_stafford_h.html
Tom's last podcast (at about 16:26): http://www.wklt.com/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=5445596
Tom's last MLive video: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2011/08/zac_robinson_pushing_drew_stan_2.html
Tom News:
Tom Kowalski, longtime Detroit Lions reporter, dies: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/tom_kowalski_detroit_lions_die.html
Veteran beat writer Tom Kowalski had underlying heart disease, autopsy shows: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/veteran_lions_beat_writer_tom.html
Lions will honor Tom "Killer" Kowalski: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-will-honor-Tom-Killer-Kowalski/8f81014f-7b0b-4108-b699-c1a987ed106d
Lions to honor Tom: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/09/detroit_lions_to_honor_tom_kow.html
Lions honor Tom with donations, media lounge naming: http://www.freep.com/article/20110902/SPORTS01/110902051/Lions-honor-Tom-Kowalski-donations-media-lounge-naming
Lions to honor Tom in 3 ways: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/09/lions-to-honor-tom-kowalski-in-three.html
Classy memorial from Lions, Roger Goodell: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30583/classy-memorial-from-lions-roger-goodell
Tom Tributes:
Colleagues take to Twitter to say goodbye to Detroit Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/colleagues_take_to_twitter_to.html
Tom Kowalski tribute - He was gruff and hard-charging: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/tom_kowalski_he_was_gruff_and.html
Detroit Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski clicked with readers and fan: http://www.mlive.com/sports/saginaw/index.ssf/2011/08/detroit_lions_beat_writer_tom.html
Tom Kowalski, a great teammate in the sport of journalism, will greatly be missed: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/tom_kowalski_a_great_teammate.html
MLive's Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski leaves imprint of great reporter, better friend: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/mlives_lions_beat_writer_tom_k.html
Zaroo's Tom Kowalski tribute - Thanks, baby, you were the best: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/thanks_baby_you_were_the_best.html
Emkow's Tom Kowalski tribute - Tom was a key reason why the Lions were the most popular team in Detroit: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/tom_kowalski_impossible_to_rep.html
Rob Otto on Tom Kowalski: http://blog.mlive.com/ottoman-empire/2011/08/petition_to_have_lions_honor_tom_kowalski_with_uniform_patch.html
Tom Kowalski's closest colleagues share their stories and say farewell: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/tom_kowalskis_colleagues_say_g.html
Full audio interviews from Tom Kowalski tribute on WDFN: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/08/tom_kowalski_tributes_on_wdfn.html
17 emotional tributes to Tom Kowalski that made us choke up as well as chuckle: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/09/17_emotional_fan_tributes_to_t.html
Lions, Bills pay tribute to Tom: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/09/detroit_lions_buffalo_pay_trib.html
Lewand, Lions comment on sudden death of beat writer Tom Kowalski: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/29/lewand-lions-comment-on-sudden-death-of-beat-writer-tom-kowalski/
Schwartz lets the first question go unasked in honor of Tom Kowalski: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-lets-the-first-question-go-unasked-in-honor-of-Tom-Kowalski/0d4edc4c-19e1-49e7-ac40-478528bd6177
A collection of tweets for Tom Kowalski: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/twitter-storify.html
Readers, listeners respected Tom Kowalski's opinions: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110829/OPINION03/108290397/1126/sports0101/Readers--listeners-respected-Tom-Kowalski%E2%80%99s-opinions
Here's the thing - Tom Kowalski was right all along and I'm really going to miss that: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/johnniyoblog/index.php?blogid=108
So long Killer, we will miss you: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/bigtenblog/index.php?blogid=2946
Tom Kowalski will be missed at baseball games, too: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110829/OPINION03/108290400/Tom-Kowalski-will-be-missed-at-baseball-games--too
Rosenberg - Tom Kowalski was exactly what a sporters writer should be: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/COL22/110829062/Michael-Rosenberg-Tom-Kowalski-exactly-what-sports-writer-should-be
Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski dies at age 51: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/110829039/Lions-beat-writer-Tom-Kowalski-dies-age-51
Lions, media shaken by Tom Kowalski's death: http://www.freep.com/article/20110830/SPORTS01/108300416/Lions-media-shaken-by-Tom-Kowalski-s-death
Lions take a moment to remember Tom: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/30/sports/doc4e5bbe3f3a9b4582177748.txt
Caputo on Tom Kowalski: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/29/sports/doc4e5bdb969de25068831313.txt
Caputo - A suggestion for the Detroit Lions about naming the press box at Ford Field: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/09/suggestion-for-lions-about-naming-press.html
My Friend Tom: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/My-Friend-Tom
O'Hara - Kowalski will be dearly missed: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/29/11/OHara-Kowalski-will-be-dearly-missed/landing_lions.html?blockID=555666&feedID=3862
Fox 2 Detroit on Kowalski: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/longtime-detroit-lions-beat-writer-tom-%27killer%27-kowalski-dies-20110829-dk
WXYZ 7 on Kowalski: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/longtime-detroit-lions-beat-reporter-tom-kowalski-dies-
WDFN - Remembering Tom Kowalski: http://www.wdfn.com/pages/remembering-tom-killer-kowalski.html
Click on Detroit's Kowalski article: http://www.clickondetroit.com/lions/29015278/detail.html
Schwartz's gesture at press conference shows the effect Kowalski had on Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Schwartz-8217-s-gesture-at-press-conference-sho?urn=nfl-wp6114
ESPN's Seifert on Kowalski: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30374/rip-tom-killer-kowalski
Seifert's chat (there's stuff on Killer in there): http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/39996/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert
Peter King - Remembering a Lions beat writer who left us too early: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/peter_king/08/30/mailbag/index.html?sct=nfl_t2_a3
Don Banks winners and losers of week 3 (He mentions Tom K): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/don_banks/08/30/winners.losers/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a1
Longtime Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski passes away: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/29/longtime-lions-beat-writer-tom-kowalski-passes-away/
Lions honor Tom Kowalski: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/30/lions-honor-tom-kowalski/
Michael Grey's tribute to Tom (there's not a link to the actual article but the title is Tom Kowalski and the date and time is Aug. 30 2011 at 9:11 AM): http://am590espnradio.com/common/more.php?m=49&r=5
Mike Mady - Tom, you will be missed: http://det.scout.com/2/1100377.html
Lions remember longtime reporter Tom Kowalski: http://det.scout.com/2/1100370.html
Ty Schalter - Rest in peace, Tom: http://det.scout.com/2/1100410.html
CBS's Clark-Judge on Tom: http://clarkjudge.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6384866/31609810
Lions beat writer Kowalski passes away: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/08/29/lions-beat-writer-tom-kowalski-passes-away/
SN on Kowalski: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-29/detroit-lions-beat-writer-tom-kowalski-passes-away-at-51
NFP on Kowalski: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Longtime-Lions-reporter-Tom-Kowalski-passes.html
AP article on Tom: http://washingtonexaminer.com/sports/nfl/2011/08/longtime-detroit-lions-writer-kowalski-dies-51
Veteran reporter Kowalski dies: http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20110829/FREE/110829909#
Roy Williams on Tom Kowalski (at the bottom of the article in the extra points section): http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-0830-bits-bears-chicago--20110830,0,7722677.story
Tom's Memorial:
Friends, fans and colleagues remember Tom: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2011/09/friends_fans_and_colleague_rem.html
Tom Kowalski tribute from the memorial: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/tom-%27killer%27-kowalski-tribute%3A-colleagues-tell-stories-and-raise-a-beer-20110902-dk
Tom remembered in special memorial: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/detroit-lions-beat-writer-tom-kowalski-remembered-in-special-memorial
Video:
Birkett on PFT Live (He discusses the Lions and also Tom): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/44330765#44330765
Monday 8-29-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Avril - I don't think that was our best football yet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Avril-I-dont-think-that-was-our-best-football-yet/b30a660f-297f-4f96-a448-84e897444a14
Delmas - You can never take these games for granted: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/29/delmas-you-can-never-take-for-granted-these-preseason-games/
Bell, Rayner among eight released players: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/29/bell-rayner-among-eight-released-players/
The exploitation of Suh: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2851
Burleson likely out vs. Bills with elbow injury: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/110829048/Lions-Nate-Burleson-likely-out-vs-Bills-elbow-wound
Lions kicker Dave Rayner among 8 cuts: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/110829030/Lions-release-kicker-Dave-Rayner-among-8-cuts
Rayner released, Hanson back for 20th season: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/29/sports/doc4e5c0ca186b08118866927.txt
Brown makes run at Lions roster spot: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/29/11/Brown-makes-run-at-Lions-roster-spot/landing_lions.html?blockID=555462&feedID=3862
The unhappy people after Saturday night's game: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/08/29/jeff-riger-the-unhappy-people-after-saturdays-lions-game/
Suh - I'm dirty when my mom tells me: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/31609330
Lions bubble players make it interesting: http://det.scout.com/2/1100261.html
Hanson still the Lions place kicker: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30367/jason-hanson-is-still-the-lions-pk
Suh - the 3,200 pound sack: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30363/ndamukong-suh-the-3200-pound-sack
Suh had a blast beating up on the Brady Bunch: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/29/ndamukong-suh-had-a-blast-beating-up-on-the-brady-bunch/
And now Suh is trying to punch people: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/And-now-Ndamukong-Suh-is-trying-to-punch-people?urn=nfl-wp6081
Billick on preseason week 3 (He discusses the Lions in the power up section): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-preseason-Week-3-Kansas-City-Chiefs-among-teams-still-struggling-082911
XLVI things to look forward to this season (II is Matt Stafford and XVIII is the Lions): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821ce176/article/xlvi-things-to-look-forward-to-this-nfl-season
2011 NFL season predictions - Experts make their picks (Kirwan picked SUH to win Defensive Player of the Year): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821ce69b/article/2011-nfl-season-predictions-experts-make-their-picks?module=HP11_content_stream
PFW's Dan Arkush's 2011 NFL Predictions (He predicts the Lions to finish 2nd in the NFC North): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/29/dan-arkushs-2011-nfl-predictions
Articles from opposing team's media:
Giant slice of humble pie: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Giant-slice-of-humble-pie-39233368
Any win is big for the Buffalo Bills (this Bills writer doesn't think we'll get in the playoffs this year): http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20110829/SPORTS0101/108290327/1007/sports/Any-win-big-Bills
Video:
Schwartz Post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-29-11/e10fd400-2615-47e0-89eb-170c12a02f93
Hanson locker room video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Jason-Hanson-8-29-11/fb42b3c9-39f9-4714-bb00-229b792629af
Stafford locker room video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Matthew-Stafford-8-29-11-/7c8a1b81-8f7d-429c-9e6a-629b328fe8b2
Is Suh dirty or aggressive (they talk about the Lions starting about at 1:16): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/29/dan-arkushs-2011-nfl-predictions
Avril - I don't think that was our best football yet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Avril-I-dont-think-that-was-our-best-football-yet/b30a660f-297f-4f96-a448-84e897444a14
Delmas - You can never take these games for granted: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/29/delmas-you-can-never-take-for-granted-these-preseason-games/
Bell, Rayner among eight released players: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/29/bell-rayner-among-eight-released-players/
The exploitation of Suh: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2851
Burleson likely out vs. Bills with elbow injury: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/110829048/Lions-Nate-Burleson-likely-out-vs-Bills-elbow-wound
Lions kicker Dave Rayner among 8 cuts: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/110829030/Lions-release-kicker-Dave-Rayner-among-8-cuts
Rayner released, Hanson back for 20th season: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/29/sports/doc4e5c0ca186b08118866927.txt
Brown makes run at Lions roster spot: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/29/11/Brown-makes-run-at-Lions-roster-spot/landing_lions.html?blockID=555462&feedID=3862
The unhappy people after Saturday night's game: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/08/29/jeff-riger-the-unhappy-people-after-saturdays-lions-game/
Suh - I'm dirty when my mom tells me: http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/31609330
Lions bubble players make it interesting: http://det.scout.com/2/1100261.html
Hanson still the Lions place kicker: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30367/jason-hanson-is-still-the-lions-pk
Suh - the 3,200 pound sack: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30363/ndamukong-suh-the-3200-pound-sack
Suh had a blast beating up on the Brady Bunch: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/29/ndamukong-suh-had-a-blast-beating-up-on-the-brady-bunch/
And now Suh is trying to punch people: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/And-now-Ndamukong-Suh-is-trying-to-punch-people?urn=nfl-wp6081
Billick on preseason week 3 (He discusses the Lions in the power up section): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-preseason-Week-3-Kansas-City-Chiefs-among-teams-still-struggling-082911
XLVI things to look forward to this season (II is Matt Stafford and XVIII is the Lions): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821ce176/article/xlvi-things-to-look-forward-to-this-nfl-season
2011 NFL season predictions - Experts make their picks (Kirwan picked SUH to win Defensive Player of the Year): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821ce69b/article/2011-nfl-season-predictions-experts-make-their-picks?module=HP11_content_stream
PFW's Dan Arkush's 2011 NFL Predictions (He predicts the Lions to finish 2nd in the NFC North): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/29/dan-arkushs-2011-nfl-predictions
Articles from opposing team's media:
Giant slice of humble pie: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Giant-slice-of-humble-pie-39233368
Any win is big for the Buffalo Bills (this Bills writer doesn't think we'll get in the playoffs this year): http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20110829/SPORTS0101/108290327/1007/sports/Any-win-big-Bills
Video:
Schwartz Post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-29-11/e10fd400-2615-47e0-89eb-170c12a02f93
Hanson locker room video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Jason-Hanson-8-29-11/fb42b3c9-39f9-4714-bb00-229b792629af
Stafford locker room video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Matthew-Stafford-8-29-11-/7c8a1b81-8f7d-429c-9e6a-629b328fe8b2
Is Suh dirty or aggressive (they talk about the Lions starting about at 1:16): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/29/dan-arkushs-2011-nfl-predictions
Monday 8-29-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Suh building fear, but must watch fine factor: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110829/OPINION03/108290347/1126/sports0101/Ndamukong-Suh-building-fear-factor-but-must-watch-fine-factor
Lions hurry up attack befuddles Patriots: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110829/SPORTS0101/108290353/1126/sports0101/Lions--hurry-up-attack-befuddles-Pats
Little things making Lions, Tigers a big deal: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/COL08/108290371/Drew-Sharp-Little-things-making-Lions-Tigers-big-deal
Healthy Stafford right on target: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/108290377/Dave-Birkett-Healthy-Stafford-right-target
Be excited Lions fans: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/Be-Excited-Lions-Fans
The good, and the bad, from Lions win over Patriots: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/108290373/The-good-bad-from-Lions-win-over-Patriots
Lions defense flexes muscles vs. Patriots: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/108290379/Lions-defense-flexes-muscle-vs-Patriots
Lions Aaron Brown rushes to be ready: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/108290397/Lions-Aaron-Brown-rushes-ready
Five lessons learned from Lions win over Patriots: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/29/sports/doc4e5aae792d372265403955.txt
Enough already with comparing these Lions to 2008 bunch that went 4-0 in the preseason: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/08/enough-already-with-comparing-these.html
Why the NFL would be foolish to target the Lions Suh: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/08/why-nfl-would-be-foolish-to-target.html
All things considered, I'd take Hill over Stanton as the Lions #2 QB (this is from a Spartan Slappy): http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/08/all-things-id-take-shaun-hill-over-drew.html
Lions team report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045
Punch at Mankins could result in another hit to Suh's wallet: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/28/punch-at-mankins-could-result-in-another-hit-to-suhs-wallet/
For the last time, Suh did not throw a punch: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/08/28/fot-the-last-time-suh-did-not-throw-a-punch/
Video:
Are the Lions for real?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-preseason/09000d5d821cd0c1/Are-the-Lions-for-real
Lions wrap - post Patriots: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/main_page/lions-wrap%3A--post-patriots
Sunday with Stoney (He discusses the Lions starting at the 3:00 mark until about 4:30): http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/sundays-with-stoney%3A-8_28_11
Caputo video on the Lions (I posted the article yesterday, but I don't think the video was in there): http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/08/detroit-lions-finally-look-like-they.html
Suh building fear, but must watch fine factor: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110829/OPINION03/108290347/1126/sports0101/Ndamukong-Suh-building-fear-factor-but-must-watch-fine-factor
Lions hurry up attack befuddles Patriots: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110829/SPORTS0101/108290353/1126/sports0101/Lions--hurry-up-attack-befuddles-Pats
Little things making Lions, Tigers a big deal: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/COL08/108290371/Drew-Sharp-Little-things-making-Lions-Tigers-big-deal
Healthy Stafford right on target: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/108290377/Dave-Birkett-Healthy-Stafford-right-target
Be excited Lions fans: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/Be-Excited-Lions-Fans
The good, and the bad, from Lions win over Patriots: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/108290373/The-good-bad-from-Lions-win-over-Patriots
Lions defense flexes muscles vs. Patriots: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/108290379/Lions-defense-flexes-muscle-vs-Patriots
Lions Aaron Brown rushes to be ready: http://www.freep.com/article/20110829/SPORTS01/108290397/Lions-Aaron-Brown-rushes-ready
Five lessons learned from Lions win over Patriots: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/29/sports/doc4e5aae792d372265403955.txt
Enough already with comparing these Lions to 2008 bunch that went 4-0 in the preseason: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/08/enough-already-with-comparing-these.html
Why the NFL would be foolish to target the Lions Suh: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/08/why-nfl-would-be-foolish-to-target.html
All things considered, I'd take Hill over Stanton as the Lions #2 QB (this is from a Spartan Slappy): http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/08/all-things-id-take-shaun-hill-over-drew.html
Lions team report: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045
Punch at Mankins could result in another hit to Suh's wallet: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/28/punch-at-mankins-could-result-in-another-hit-to-suhs-wallet/
For the last time, Suh did not throw a punch: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/08/28/fot-the-last-time-suh-did-not-throw-a-punch/
Video:
Are the Lions for real?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-preseason/09000d5d821cd0c1/Are-the-Lions-for-real
Lions wrap - post Patriots: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/main_page/lions-wrap%3A--post-patriots
Sunday with Stoney (He discusses the Lions starting at the 3:00 mark until about 4:30): http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/sundays-with-stoney%3A-8_28_11
Caputo video on the Lions (I posted the article yesterday, but I don't think the video was in there): http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/08/detroit-lions-finally-look-like-they.html
Preseason Game 3 Lions 34 Vs. Patriots 10 - Video Highlights
Video:
Stafford post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Matthew-Stafford-8-27-11/4f52e13f-8f83-4a04-a45b-8f34873ed370
Schwartz post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-27-11/66fcd322-2f3b-4292-9507-a1684cc4ad12
Suh post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Ndamukong-Suh-8-27-11/f514ce2c-df56-4fbe-a542-f2b79ecf29db
Avril, Pettigrew post game locker room: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Avril-Pettigrew-8-27-11/716fd8bc-a6fe-4ca0-9e5d-eb51d698b2a8
Burleson post game locker room: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Burleson-8-27-11/bbbe4e4c-05c6-49f3-9949-dd7d06263e8a
Scheffler 22 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Scheffler-22-yard-touchdown/f2169c09-6dcb-45fd-9fcb-6a74ce83ec0a
Burleson 9 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Burleson-9-yard-TD/63f5cbdc-fcb3-4f41-8f23-280d391a967e
Aaron Brown 9 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Aaron-Brown-9-yard-touchdown/1490df23-1883-4c2f-8c85-deb34cd7ef07
Derrick Williams 4 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Derrick-Williams-4-yard-touchdown/7d04923d-bb64-48d4-8deb-c563eca12b54
CJ 30 yd reception: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-30-yard-reception/97288f37-d285-417f-a831-b0b8ca89774a
Lions Vs. Patriots Highlights: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Patriots-vs-Lions-highlights/fef68ddf-33fd-4737-836a-539f8b3bb727
Lions roll Patriots 34-10: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6902988
Audio:
Schwartz post game audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Postgame-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-8-27-11/fc62b30c-0805-437e-b435-f9868d37dfd6
Post game quotes:
Lions post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Postgame-Quotes-8-27-11/b6e886ac-e29c-4774-8f0b-c44463da0b91
Patriots post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Patriots-Postgame-Quotes-8-27-11/fc20fd7d-011a-4163-96da-2c7aa2f2b0ed
Stafford post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Matthew-Stafford-8-27-11/4f52e13f-8f83-4a04-a45b-8f34873ed370
Schwartz post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-27-11/66fcd322-2f3b-4292-9507-a1684cc4ad12
Suh post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Ndamukong-Suh-8-27-11/f514ce2c-df56-4fbe-a542-f2b79ecf29db
Avril, Pettigrew post game locker room: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Avril-Pettigrew-8-27-11/716fd8bc-a6fe-4ca0-9e5d-eb51d698b2a8
Burleson post game locker room: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Burleson-8-27-11/bbbe4e4c-05c6-49f3-9949-dd7d06263e8a
Scheffler 22 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Scheffler-22-yard-touchdown/f2169c09-6dcb-45fd-9fcb-6a74ce83ec0a
Burleson 9 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Burleson-9-yard-TD/63f5cbdc-fcb3-4f41-8f23-280d391a967e
Aaron Brown 9 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Aaron-Brown-9-yard-touchdown/1490df23-1883-4c2f-8c85-deb34cd7ef07
Derrick Williams 4 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Derrick-Williams-4-yard-touchdown/7d04923d-bb64-48d4-8deb-c563eca12b54
CJ 30 yd reception: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-30-yard-reception/97288f37-d285-417f-a831-b0b8ca89774a
Lions Vs. Patriots Highlights: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Patriots-vs-Lions-highlights/fef68ddf-33fd-4737-836a-539f8b3bb727
Lions roll Patriots 34-10: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6902988
Audio:
Schwartz post game audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Postgame-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-8-27-11/fc62b30c-0805-437e-b435-f9868d37dfd6
Post game quotes:
Lions post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Postgame-Quotes-8-27-11/b6e886ac-e29c-4774-8f0b-c44463da0b91
Patriots post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Patriots-Postgame-Quotes-8-27-11/fc20fd7d-011a-4163-96da-2c7aa2f2b0ed
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday 8-28-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Preseason - Lions, QB Stafford are on it: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/44005/preseason-lions-qb-stafford-are-on-it
Lions showing progress thanks to Stafford, growth of defense: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821cab50/article/lions-showing-progress-thanks-to-stafford-growth-of-defense
What we learned - Mega edition from Saturday night: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/28/what-we-learned-mega-edition-from-saturday-night/
Thoughts on Lions 34-10 victory: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/08/28/thoughts-on-lions-34-10-victory/
Suh's nastiness changes Lions' culture, makes him a dirty player: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15494946/suhs-nastiness-changes-lions-culture-makes-him-a-dirty-player
Preseason - Lions, QB Stafford are on it: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/44005/preseason-lions-qb-stafford-are-on-it
Lions showing progress thanks to Stafford, growth of defense: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821cab50/article/lions-showing-progress-thanks-to-stafford-growth-of-defense
What we learned - Mega edition from Saturday night: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/28/what-we-learned-mega-edition-from-saturday-night/
Thoughts on Lions 34-10 victory: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/08/28/thoughts-on-lions-34-10-victory/
Suh's nastiness changes Lions' culture, makes him a dirty player: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15494946/suhs-nastiness-changes-lions-culture-makes-him-a-dirty-player
Sunday 8-28-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Detroit D-Line wants to be feared: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Detroit-D-Line-wants-to-be-feared/74fce188-0e5a-41ba-b1a6-75af2c78c34c
Stafford has been near flawless in the preseason: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Stafford-has-been-near-flawless-this-preseason/f16f1b5f-b931-495f-baed-5c281d88dec0
Schwartz emphasizes individual match-ups in 34-10 preseason win over NE: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-emphasizes-individual-match-ups-in-34-10-preseason-win-over-New-England/e98eb34a-38ce-4a17-ad35-8803716a9cd8
Game Notes - Lions Vs. Patriots: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Game-Notes-Lions-vs-Patriots/b54128fb-c450-4a11-88bd-6c7c27219a12
Lions post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Postgame-Quotes-8-27-11/b6e886ac-e29c-4774-8f0b-c44463da0b91
Patriots post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Patriots-Postgame-Quotes-8-27-11/fc20fd7d-011a-4163-96da-2c7aa2f2b0ed
Lions gamer Ricardo Silva stays in thick of action, roster battle: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110828/SPORTS0101/108280321/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-%E2%80%98gamer%E2%80%99-Ricardo-Silva-stays-in-thick-of-action--roster-battle
Exhibition or not, Lions are showing serious potential: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110827/OPINION03/108270406/1126/sports0101/Exhibition-or-not--Lions-are-showing-serious-potential
Lions fire on all cylinders in exhibition rout of Patriots: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110827/SPORTS0101/108270405/1126/sports0101/Lions-fire-on-all-cylinders-in-exhibition-rout-of-Patriots
Lions RB Aaron Brown making a strong case for roster spot: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110827/SPORTS0101/108270404/1126/sports0101/Lions-RB-Aaron-Brown-making-strong-case-for-roster-spot
Lions win in impressive fashion: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2850
Stafford proves he will be an elite QB: http://www.freep.com/article/20110828/COL22/108280621/Michael-Rosenberg-Stafford-proves-he-will-an-elite-QB
Lions 34 Patriots 10 - Lions stifle Brady, Patriots: http://www.freep.com/article/20110828/SPORTS01/108280625/Detroit-34-New-England-10-Lions-stifle-Tom-Brady-Patriots
Lions defense harasses Tom Brady: http://www.freep.com/article/20110828/SPORTS01/108280627/Lions-defense-harasses-Tom-Brady
Sammie Hill is ready when needed: http://www.freep.com/article/20110828/SPORTS01/108280579/Lions-DT-Sammie-Hill-ready-when-needed
Lions notes from exhibition win over Patriots: http://www.freep.com/article/20110828/SPORTS01/108280629/Lions-notes-from-exhibition-win-over-Patriots
Lions roll over Patriots with 34-10 win: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/27/sports/doc4e59c2f9e55a1366081228.txt
Lions notes - QBs get help from offensive line: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/27/sports/doc4e59c506ed910776131706.txt
Lions look like they finally belong in Patriot's league: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/27/sports/doc4e59a22e1fefd684300114.txt
Stafford sharp in Lions 34-10 win over Pats: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/27/11/Stafford-sharp-in-Lions-34-10-win-over-P/landing_lions.html?blockID=554976&feedID=3862
Stafford out duels Brady as Lions pummel Patriots: http://det.scout.com/2/1099835.html
Lions rout Patriots on national TV: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/detroit-lions-rout-new-england-patriots-on-national-tv-1
Stafford looked sharp in Lions 34-10 win: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/27/stafford-looks-sharp-in-lions-34-10-win-over-pats
Lions 3-0 in preseason with decisive win over Patriots: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90058404?Lions%203-0%20in%20preseason%20with%20decisive%20win%20over%20Patriots
Motor City delight: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/44302569/ns/sports-nfl/
Lions 34 Patriots 10: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/08/27/lions-34-patriots-10/
Buzz grows around Stafford, Lions after rout of Patriots: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-27/matt-stafford-impresses-detroit-lions-new-england-patriots
Suh says Lions hope to strike fear in foes: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/27/suh-says-lions-hope-to-strike-fear-in-opponents/related
Articles from opposing team's media:
Upstart Lions get best of Patriots: http://bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view/2011_0828third_time_is_a_charm_pats_often_show_all_here/
Pass defense skips Detroit trip: http://bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view/2011_0828pass_defense_skips_detroit_trip_secondary_real_disaster_vs_lions/
Pats fall back to earth with a thud: http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/6903240/ne-patriots-smacked-dose-reality
Rapid Reaction - Lions 34 Pats 10 (He picks Stafford as player of the game): http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4701000/rapid-reaction-lions-34-patriots-10
Thoughts after 1st quarter: http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4700958/quick-hit-thoughts-after-1st-quarter-24
Thoughts after 2nd quarter: http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4700973/quick-hit-thoughts-after-2nd-quarter-24
10 things we learned Saturday night: http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/football/patriots/christopher-price/2011/08/28/ten-things-we-learned-saturday-night-pr
Snap Judgements - Lions 34 Patriots 10: http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2011/08/27/snap-judgments-lions-34-patriots-10/
PFW Postcard - Motown Edition: http://blog.patriots.com/2011/08/27/pfw-postcard-motown-edition/
2012 Draft Articles:
Top Big East Senior Prospects - Defense: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-Big-East-senior-prospects-Defense.html
Video:
Stafford post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Matthew-Stafford-8-27-11/4f52e13f-8f83-4a04-a45b-8f34873ed370
Schwartz post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-27-11/66fcd322-2f3b-4292-9507-a1684cc4ad12
Suh post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Ndamukong-Suh-8-27-11/f514ce2c-df56-4fbe-a542-f2b79ecf29db
Avril, Pettigrew post game locker room: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Avril-Pettigrew-8-27-11/716fd8bc-a6fe-4ca0-9e5d-eb51d698b2a8
Burleson post game locker room: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Burleson-8-27-11/bbbe4e4c-05c6-49f3-9949-dd7d06263e8a
Scheffler 22 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Scheffler-22-yard-touchdown/f2169c09-6dcb-45fd-9fcb-6a74ce83ec0a
Burleson 9 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Burleson-9-yard-TD/63f5cbdc-fcb3-4f41-8f23-280d391a967e
Aaron Brown 9 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Aaron-Brown-9-yard-touchdown/1490df23-1883-4c2f-8c85-deb34cd7ef07
Derrick Williams 4 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Derrick-Williams-4-yard-touchdown/7d04923d-bb64-48d4-8deb-c563eca12b54
CJ 30 yd reception: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-30-yard-reception/97288f37-d285-417f-a831-b0b8ca89774a
Lions Vs. Patriots Highlights: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Patriots-vs-Lions-highlights/fef68ddf-33fd-4737-836a-539f8b3bb727
Lions roll Patriots 34-10: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6902988
Audio:
Schwartz post game audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Postgame-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-8-27-11/fc62b30c-0805-437e-b435-f9868d37dfd6
Detroit D-Line wants to be feared: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Detroit-D-Line-wants-to-be-feared/74fce188-0e5a-41ba-b1a6-75af2c78c34c
Stafford has been near flawless in the preseason: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Stafford-has-been-near-flawless-this-preseason/f16f1b5f-b931-495f-baed-5c281d88dec0
Schwartz emphasizes individual match-ups in 34-10 preseason win over NE: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-emphasizes-individual-match-ups-in-34-10-preseason-win-over-New-England/e98eb34a-38ce-4a17-ad35-8803716a9cd8
Game Notes - Lions Vs. Patriots: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Game-Notes-Lions-vs-Patriots/b54128fb-c450-4a11-88bd-6c7c27219a12
Lions post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-Postgame-Quotes-8-27-11/b6e886ac-e29c-4774-8f0b-c44463da0b91
Patriots post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Patriots-Postgame-Quotes-8-27-11/fc20fd7d-011a-4163-96da-2c7aa2f2b0ed
Lions gamer Ricardo Silva stays in thick of action, roster battle: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110828/SPORTS0101/108280321/1126/sports0101/Lions%E2%80%99-%E2%80%98gamer%E2%80%99-Ricardo-Silva-stays-in-thick-of-action--roster-battle
Exhibition or not, Lions are showing serious potential: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110827/OPINION03/108270406/1126/sports0101/Exhibition-or-not--Lions-are-showing-serious-potential
Lions fire on all cylinders in exhibition rout of Patriots: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110827/SPORTS0101/108270405/1126/sports0101/Lions-fire-on-all-cylinders-in-exhibition-rout-of-Patriots
Lions RB Aaron Brown making a strong case for roster spot: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110827/SPORTS0101/108270404/1126/sports0101/Lions-RB-Aaron-Brown-making-strong-case-for-roster-spot
Lions win in impressive fashion: http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2850
Stafford proves he will be an elite QB: http://www.freep.com/article/20110828/COL22/108280621/Michael-Rosenberg-Stafford-proves-he-will-an-elite-QB
Lions 34 Patriots 10 - Lions stifle Brady, Patriots: http://www.freep.com/article/20110828/SPORTS01/108280625/Detroit-34-New-England-10-Lions-stifle-Tom-Brady-Patriots
Lions defense harasses Tom Brady: http://www.freep.com/article/20110828/SPORTS01/108280627/Lions-defense-harasses-Tom-Brady
Sammie Hill is ready when needed: http://www.freep.com/article/20110828/SPORTS01/108280579/Lions-DT-Sammie-Hill-ready-when-needed
Lions notes from exhibition win over Patriots: http://www.freep.com/article/20110828/SPORTS01/108280629/Lions-notes-from-exhibition-win-over-Patriots
Lions roll over Patriots with 34-10 win: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/27/sports/doc4e59c2f9e55a1366081228.txt
Lions notes - QBs get help from offensive line: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/27/sports/doc4e59c506ed910776131706.txt
Lions look like they finally belong in Patriot's league: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/27/sports/doc4e59a22e1fefd684300114.txt
Stafford sharp in Lions 34-10 win over Pats: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/27/11/Stafford-sharp-in-Lions-34-10-win-over-P/landing_lions.html?blockID=554976&feedID=3862
Stafford out duels Brady as Lions pummel Patriots: http://det.scout.com/2/1099835.html
Lions rout Patriots on national TV: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/detroit-lions-rout-new-england-patriots-on-national-tv-1
Stafford looked sharp in Lions 34-10 win: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/27/stafford-looks-sharp-in-lions-34-10-win-over-pats
Lions 3-0 in preseason with decisive win over Patriots: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90058404?Lions%203-0%20in%20preseason%20with%20decisive%20win%20over%20Patriots
Motor City delight: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/44302569/ns/sports-nfl/
Lions 34 Patriots 10: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/08/27/lions-34-patriots-10/
Buzz grows around Stafford, Lions after rout of Patriots: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-27/matt-stafford-impresses-detroit-lions-new-england-patriots
Suh says Lions hope to strike fear in foes: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/27/suh-says-lions-hope-to-strike-fear-in-opponents/related
Articles from opposing team's media:
Upstart Lions get best of Patriots: http://bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view/2011_0828third_time_is_a_charm_pats_often_show_all_here/
Pass defense skips Detroit trip: http://bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view/2011_0828pass_defense_skips_detroit_trip_secondary_real_disaster_vs_lions/
Pats fall back to earth with a thud: http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/6903240/ne-patriots-smacked-dose-reality
Rapid Reaction - Lions 34 Pats 10 (He picks Stafford as player of the game): http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4701000/rapid-reaction-lions-34-patriots-10
Thoughts after 1st quarter: http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4700958/quick-hit-thoughts-after-1st-quarter-24
Thoughts after 2nd quarter: http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4700973/quick-hit-thoughts-after-2nd-quarter-24
10 things we learned Saturday night: http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/football/patriots/christopher-price/2011/08/28/ten-things-we-learned-saturday-night-pr
Snap Judgements - Lions 34 Patriots 10: http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2011/08/27/snap-judgments-lions-34-patriots-10/
PFW Postcard - Motown Edition: http://blog.patriots.com/2011/08/27/pfw-postcard-motown-edition/
2012 Draft Articles:
Top Big East Senior Prospects - Defense: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-Big-East-senior-prospects-Defense.html
Video:
Stafford post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Matthew-Stafford-8-27-11/4f52e13f-8f83-4a04-a45b-8f34873ed370
Schwartz post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-27-11/66fcd322-2f3b-4292-9507-a1684cc4ad12
Suh post game video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Ndamukong-Suh-8-27-11/f514ce2c-df56-4fbe-a542-f2b79ecf29db
Avril, Pettigrew post game locker room: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Avril-Pettigrew-8-27-11/716fd8bc-a6fe-4ca0-9e5d-eb51d698b2a8
Burleson post game locker room: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Burleson-8-27-11/bbbe4e4c-05c6-49f3-9949-dd7d06263e8a
Scheffler 22 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Scheffler-22-yard-touchdown/f2169c09-6dcb-45fd-9fcb-6a74ce83ec0a
Burleson 9 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Burleson-9-yard-TD/63f5cbdc-fcb3-4f41-8f23-280d391a967e
Aaron Brown 9 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Aaron-Brown-9-yard-touchdown/1490df23-1883-4c2f-8c85-deb34cd7ef07
Derrick Williams 4 yd TD: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Derrick-Williams-4-yard-touchdown/7d04923d-bb64-48d4-8deb-c563eca12b54
CJ 30 yd reception: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-30-yard-reception/97288f37-d285-417f-a831-b0b8ca89774a
Lions Vs. Patriots Highlights: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Patriots-vs-Lions-highlights/fef68ddf-33fd-4737-836a-539f8b3bb727
Lions roll Patriots 34-10: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6902988
Audio:
Schwartz post game audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Postgame-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-8-27-11/fc62b30c-0805-437e-b435-f9868d37dfd6
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Saturday 8-27-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Fearing the roar of Suh: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30286/fearing-the-roar-of-ndamukong-suh
TB CB Aqib Talib will miss Lions game due to suspension: http://www.freep.com/article/20110827/SPORTS01/110827021/Tampa-Bay-CB-Aqib-Talib-will-miss-Lions-opener-due-suspension?odyssey=nav|head
Lions Vs. Patriots - Who to watch: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-vs.-patriots%3A-who-to-watch
NFL:
Does a club need to use a first round pick on a QB?: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Does-a-club-need-to-use-a-firstround-pick-on-a-QB.html
Fearing the roar of Suh: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30286/fearing-the-roar-of-ndamukong-suh
TB CB Aqib Talib will miss Lions game due to suspension: http://www.freep.com/article/20110827/SPORTS01/110827021/Tampa-Bay-CB-Aqib-Talib-will-miss-Lions-opener-due-suspension?odyssey=nav|head
Lions Vs. Patriots - Who to watch: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-vs.-patriots%3A-who-to-watch
NFL:
Does a club need to use a first round pick on a QB?: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Does-a-club-need-to-use-a-firstround-pick-on-a-QB.html
Saturday 8-27-11 Morning Lions Links
I won't be posting the links on MLive. I've been banned. If anyone at MLive asks for the links, please feel free to tell them to come here for the links.
Lions Articles:
Lions players excited about awesome test Patriots present: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110827/OPINION03/108270323/1126/sports0101/Lions-players-excited-about--awesome-test--Patriots-present
5 keys - Lions vs. Patriots: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110827/SPORTS0101/108270319/1126/sports0101/5-keys--Lions-vs.-Patriots
Lions CB learned to pick his battles vs. Patriots: http://www.freep.com/article/20110827/SPORTS01/108270357/Lions-CB-learned-pick-his-battles-vs-Patriots
What to watch in today's Lions-Patriots game: http://www.freep.com/article/20110827/SPORTS01/108270419/What-watch-tonight-s-Lions-Patriots-game
Stafford to face Patriot's hit men tonight: http://www.freep.com/article/20110827/SPORTS01/108270389/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-face-Patriots-hit-men-tonight
Lions have best fans in the NFL and, thus, a long leash: http://www.freep.com/article/20110827/SPORTS01/110826049/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Lions-best-fans-NFL-thus-long-leash
Daily list - Brady vs. Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110827/SPORTS18/108270401/Daily-list-Tom-Brady-vs-Lions
Lions face big test in Brady and Patriots: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/27/sports/doc4e57f63e196b9415598185.txt
Fans more concerned about Stafford's shoulder than he is: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/08/fans-more-concerned-about-staffords.html
Best, Vanden Bosch inactive for tonight's game: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/best%2C-vanden-bosch-inactive-for-saturday
Lions CB Houston going to school on opposition: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/26/lions-cb-houston-going-to-school-on-opposition
Lions Johnson deserves spot among top 5 WRs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821bd2b5/article/lions-johnson-deserves-spot-among-top-five-receivers?module=HP11_content_stream
Brady-Suh highlights Patriots-Lions preseason matchup: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/BradySuh-highlights-PatsLions-preseason-matchup-51487201
Preseason game 3 preview - Lions Vs. Patriots: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/preseason-game-three-preview-detroit-lions-v-new-england-patriots
2011 Division Preview - NFC North (He has the Lions finishing 3rd with a 7-9 record): http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/08/26/2011-division-previews-nfc-north/
2011 Detroit Lions season preview: http://nflmocks.com/2011/08/26/2011-nfl-season-preview-detroit-lions/
NFL:
Stricter rules will be enforced on illegal hits, NFL says (If they are so concerned about player safety how about enforcing those stricter rules on plays when a player actually gets injured. It does nothing for player safety when those supposed illegal hits never even cause an injury.): http://www.detnews.com/article/20110827/SPORTS0101/108270320/1126/sports0101/Stricter-rules-will-be-enforced-on-illegal-hits--NFL-says
2012 Draft Articles:
CBS's latest mock draft (Rang has the Lions taking CB Janoris Jenkins with the #20 pick and Reuter has the Lions taking OT Andrew Datko with the #20 pick): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock
Articles/Video from opposing team's media:
Big Test up front: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2011/08/27/patriots_up_front_concerning_test_from_lions/
5 things to watch vs Lions: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2011/08/27/five_things_to_watch_vs_the_lions/
The Lions don't sound very impressed with Brady and his offense: http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/rap_sheet/index.php/2011/08/26/the-lions-dont-sound-very-impressed-with-patriots-qb-tom-brady-and-his-offense/
Pats cross enemy Lions: http://bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view.bg?articleid=1361691&srvc=sports&position=2
Previewing Patriots Vs. Lions: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6899956
Video:
Preseason week 3 battles (He discusses the Lions at the 7 minute mark): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/44288661#44288661
Audio:
Football today (Seifert talks about the NFC North teams at the beginning. He discusses the Lions around the 11 minute mark. He predicts the Lions to finish 3rd in the division. Williamson predicts the Lions to finish 2nd.): http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=6898796
Lions Articles:
Lions players excited about awesome test Patriots present: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110827/OPINION03/108270323/1126/sports0101/Lions-players-excited-about--awesome-test--Patriots-present
5 keys - Lions vs. Patriots: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110827/SPORTS0101/108270319/1126/sports0101/5-keys--Lions-vs.-Patriots
Lions CB learned to pick his battles vs. Patriots: http://www.freep.com/article/20110827/SPORTS01/108270357/Lions-CB-learned-pick-his-battles-vs-Patriots
What to watch in today's Lions-Patriots game: http://www.freep.com/article/20110827/SPORTS01/108270419/What-watch-tonight-s-Lions-Patriots-game
Stafford to face Patriot's hit men tonight: http://www.freep.com/article/20110827/SPORTS01/108270389/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-face-Patriots-hit-men-tonight
Lions have best fans in the NFL and, thus, a long leash: http://www.freep.com/article/20110827/SPORTS01/110826049/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Lions-best-fans-NFL-thus-long-leash
Daily list - Brady vs. Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110827/SPORTS18/108270401/Daily-list-Tom-Brady-vs-Lions
Lions face big test in Brady and Patriots: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/27/sports/doc4e57f63e196b9415598185.txt
Fans more concerned about Stafford's shoulder than he is: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/08/fans-more-concerned-about-staffords.html
Best, Vanden Bosch inactive for tonight's game: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/best%2C-vanden-bosch-inactive-for-saturday
Lions CB Houston going to school on opposition: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/08/26/lions-cb-houston-going-to-school-on-opposition
Lions Johnson deserves spot among top 5 WRs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821bd2b5/article/lions-johnson-deserves-spot-among-top-five-receivers?module=HP11_content_stream
Brady-Suh highlights Patriots-Lions preseason matchup: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/BradySuh-highlights-PatsLions-preseason-matchup-51487201
Preseason game 3 preview - Lions Vs. Patriots: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/preseason-game-three-preview-detroit-lions-v-new-england-patriots
2011 Division Preview - NFC North (He has the Lions finishing 3rd with a 7-9 record): http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2011/08/26/2011-division-previews-nfc-north/
2011 Detroit Lions season preview: http://nflmocks.com/2011/08/26/2011-nfl-season-preview-detroit-lions/
NFL:
Stricter rules will be enforced on illegal hits, NFL says (If they are so concerned about player safety how about enforcing those stricter rules on plays when a player actually gets injured. It does nothing for player safety when those supposed illegal hits never even cause an injury.): http://www.detnews.com/article/20110827/SPORTS0101/108270320/1126/sports0101/Stricter-rules-will-be-enforced-on-illegal-hits--NFL-says
2012 Draft Articles:
CBS's latest mock draft (Rang has the Lions taking CB Janoris Jenkins with the #20 pick and Reuter has the Lions taking OT Andrew Datko with the #20 pick): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock
Articles/Video from opposing team's media:
Big Test up front: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2011/08/27/patriots_up_front_concerning_test_from_lions/
5 things to watch vs Lions: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2011/08/27/five_things_to_watch_vs_the_lions/
The Lions don't sound very impressed with Brady and his offense: http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/sports/rap_sheet/index.php/2011/08/26/the-lions-dont-sound-very-impressed-with-patriots-qb-tom-brady-and-his-offense/
Pats cross enemy Lions: http://bostonherald.com/sports/football/patriots/view.bg?articleid=1361691&srvc=sports&position=2
Previewing Patriots Vs. Lions: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6899956
Video:
Preseason week 3 battles (He discusses the Lions at the 7 minute mark): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/44288661#44288661
Audio:
Football today (Seifert talks about the NFC North teams at the beginning. He discusses the Lions around the 11 minute mark. He predicts the Lions to finish 3rd in the division. Williamson predicts the Lions to finish 2nd.): http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=6898796
Preseason Game 3 - Lions Vs. Patriots Previews
Articles:
Lions - Patriots break down: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/26/11/Lions-Patriots-breakdown-Brady-bunch-com/landing_lions.html?blockID=554222&feedID=3862
Lions-Patriots preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3483
Previewing preseason week 3: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30273/previewing-preseason-week-3-2
Brady-Suh highlights Patriots-Lions preseason matchup: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/BradySuh-highlights-PatsLions-preseason-matchup-51487201
Preseason game 3 preview - Lions Vs. Patriots: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/preseason-game-three-preview-detroit-lions-v-new-england-patriots
Video:
Preseason week 3 battles (He discusses the Lions at the 7 minute mark): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/44288661#44288661
Lions - Patriots break down: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/26/11/Lions-Patriots-breakdown-Brady-bunch-com/landing_lions.html?blockID=554222&feedID=3862
Lions-Patriots preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3483
Previewing preseason week 3: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30273/previewing-preseason-week-3-2
Brady-Suh highlights Patriots-Lions preseason matchup: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/BradySuh-highlights-PatsLions-preseason-matchup-51487201
Preseason game 3 preview - Lions Vs. Patriots: http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/preseason-game-three-preview-detroit-lions-v-new-england-patriots
Video:
Preseason week 3 battles (He discusses the Lions at the 7 minute mark): http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/44288661#44288661
Friday, August 26, 2011
Friday 8-26-11 Afternoon Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Best, Vanden Bosch among players ruled out for Saturday's game: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/26/best-vanden-bosch-among-players-ruled-out-for-saturdays-game/
Lions officially rule out Vanden Bosch, Best: http://www.freep.com/article/20110826/SPORTS01/110826036/Lions-officially-rule-out-Vanden-Bosch-Best-Patriots-game
10 hottest seats in the NFL (Stafford is on the list): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-2011-10-hottest-seats-coaches-players-082311
A twist on homefield advantage (The Lions are ranked 9th.): http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30287/a-twist-on-home-field-advantage
Top 103 players in the NFL today (CJ is #19 and Suh is #39): http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/23296/20110826/top_103_players_in_the_nfl_today/
Lions - Patriots break down: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/26/11/Lions-Patriots-breakdown-Brady-bunch-com/landing_lions.html?blockID=554222&feedID=3862
Lions-Patriots preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3483
Previewing preseason week 3: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30273/previewing-preseason-week-3-2
NFL Articles:
Very important common thread among champs: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/25/very-important-common-thread-among-champs/
Stealing plays: http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/31562966
2012 Articles:
Top Big East Senior Prospects - Offense: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-Big-East-senior-prospects-Offense.html
Best, Vanden Bosch among players ruled out for Saturday's game: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/26/best-vanden-bosch-among-players-ruled-out-for-saturdays-game/
Lions officially rule out Vanden Bosch, Best: http://www.freep.com/article/20110826/SPORTS01/110826036/Lions-officially-rule-out-Vanden-Bosch-Best-Patriots-game
10 hottest seats in the NFL (Stafford is on the list): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/NFL-2011-10-hottest-seats-coaches-players-082311
A twist on homefield advantage (The Lions are ranked 9th.): http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30287/a-twist-on-home-field-advantage
Top 103 players in the NFL today (CJ is #19 and Suh is #39): http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/23296/20110826/top_103_players_in_the_nfl_today/
Lions - Patriots break down: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/26/11/Lions-Patriots-breakdown-Brady-bunch-com/landing_lions.html?blockID=554222&feedID=3862
Lions-Patriots preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=3483
Previewing preseason week 3: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30273/previewing-preseason-week-3-2
NFL Articles:
Very important common thread among champs: http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/25/very-important-common-thread-among-champs/
Stealing plays: http://mike-freeman.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6264363/31562966
2012 Articles:
Top Big East Senior Prospects - Offense: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-Big-East-senior-prospects-Offense.html
Friday 8-26-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Lions receiver coach Jefferson teaches life as well as the game: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110826/SPORTS0101/108260343/1126/Lions-receivers-coach-Jefferson-teaches-life-as-well-as-the-game
Lions notebook - Brady doesn't scare the Lions: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110826/SPORTS0101/108260386/1126/Patriots-QB-Tom-Brady-doesn%E2%80%99t-scare-Lions--defense
Fewer practices mean more wins for the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110826/COL22/108260456/Michael-Rosenberg-Fewer-practices-could-mean-more-wins-Lions
Brady a pretty boy? Yeah, but the Lions respect him: http://www.freep.com/article/20110826/SPORTS01/108260445/Tom-Brady-pretty-boy-Yeah-Lions-respect-him
Lions D-line coach Kris Kocurek full of intensity: http://www.freep.com/article/20110826/SPORTS01/108260443/Lions-D-line-coach-Kris-Kocurek-full-intensity
Titus Young making progress: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/08/25/lions-rookie-titus-young-making-progress/
Ken Griffey JR's son is a huge Calvin Johnson fan: http://www.freep.com/article/20110826/SPORTS01/110825060/Ken-Griffey-Jr-s-son-huge-Calvin-Johnson-fan
Lions team report - Suh gets national TV stage: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-25/detroit-lions-team-report-ndamukong-suh-gets-national-tv-stage
Durability remains Stafford's biggest test: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=nc-cotsonika_matt_stafford_082511
Is Best a feature back?: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30256/is-jahvid-best-a-feature-back
Lions WR Young thankful he can make his NFL debut: http://www.theledger.com/article/20110825/APS/1108250924
Party crashers - Lions among potential playoff upstarts in 2011: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-25/party-crashers-bucs-texans-among-potential-playoff-upstarts-in-2011
Odds for MVP, OROY and DROY (CJ has a 50/1 chance of winning MVP, Young has a 16/1 chance of winning OROY and Fairley has a 15/2 chance of winning DROY): http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/31548082
Blue chip and red chip players - offensive position rankings (CJ is a red chip player for WRs): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821b7505/article/blue-chips-and-red-chips-offensive-position-rankings-
Blue chip and red chip players - defensive position rankings (Suh is a blue chip player for DTs): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821b7605/article/blue-chips-and-red-chips-defensive-position-rankings
Lions receiver coach Jefferson teaches life as well as the game: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110826/SPORTS0101/108260343/1126/Lions-receivers-coach-Jefferson-teaches-life-as-well-as-the-game
Lions notebook - Brady doesn't scare the Lions: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110826/SPORTS0101/108260386/1126/Patriots-QB-Tom-Brady-doesn%E2%80%99t-scare-Lions--defense
Fewer practices mean more wins for the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110826/COL22/108260456/Michael-Rosenberg-Fewer-practices-could-mean-more-wins-Lions
Brady a pretty boy? Yeah, but the Lions respect him: http://www.freep.com/article/20110826/SPORTS01/108260445/Tom-Brady-pretty-boy-Yeah-Lions-respect-him
Lions D-line coach Kris Kocurek full of intensity: http://www.freep.com/article/20110826/SPORTS01/108260443/Lions-D-line-coach-Kris-Kocurek-full-intensity
Titus Young making progress: http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/08/25/lions-rookie-titus-young-making-progress/
Ken Griffey JR's son is a huge Calvin Johnson fan: http://www.freep.com/article/20110826/SPORTS01/110825060/Ken-Griffey-Jr-s-son-huge-Calvin-Johnson-fan
Lions team report - Suh gets national TV stage: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-25/detroit-lions-team-report-ndamukong-suh-gets-national-tv-stage
Durability remains Stafford's biggest test: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=nc-cotsonika_matt_stafford_082511
Is Best a feature back?: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/30256/is-jahvid-best-a-feature-back
Lions WR Young thankful he can make his NFL debut: http://www.theledger.com/article/20110825/APS/1108250924
Party crashers - Lions among potential playoff upstarts in 2011: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-25/party-crashers-bucs-texans-among-potential-playoff-upstarts-in-2011
Odds for MVP, OROY and DROY (CJ has a 50/1 chance of winning MVP, Young has a 16/1 chance of winning OROY and Fairley has a 15/2 chance of winning DROY): http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/31548082
Blue chip and red chip players - offensive position rankings (CJ is a red chip player for WRs): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821b7505/article/blue-chips-and-red-chips-offensive-position-rankings-
Blue chip and red chip players - defensive position rankings (Suh is a blue chip player for DTs): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821b7605/article/blue-chips-and-red-chips-defensive-position-rankings
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Thursday 8-25-11 Afternoon Lions Links
I guess my links are no longer welcome at MLive because my post got IPed this morning. I probably won't bother posting them there anymore.
Lions Articles:
Stafford on taking a hit - I don't think about it. I just play football: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Stafford-on-taking-a-hit-I-dont-think-about-it-I-just-play-football/a0bbee36-8ac6-4aa4-a652-f92a17bd35b6
Titus Young may play against NE: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Titus-Young-may-play-against-New-England/f07e5ca2-66a8-4187-bffe-b2938ff5711d
Johnson - It's actually going to be Nate that's going to be doing the celebrating: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/25/johnson-its-actually-going-to-be-nate-thats-going-to-be-doing-the-celebrating/
Lions eager to get first in game look at Titus Young: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110825/SPORTS0101/108250469/1126/sports0101/Lions-eager-to-get-first-in-game-look-at-receiver-Titus-Young
Titus Young might play vs. Patriots, but Best is still out: http://www.freep.com/article/20110825/SPORTS01/110825045/Lions-Titus-Young-might-play-vs-Patriots-Jahvid-Best-out
High energy Delmas emerges as a leader for the Lions: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/25/sports/doc4e56b22c300b5674041639.txt
Lions notes - Schwartz low key about facing the Patriots; Young expected to play: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/25/sports/doc4e56bb4f194f8277244849.txt
Titus Young to see first preseason action vs. Patriots on Saturday: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/08/titus-young-to-see-first-preseason.html
Young set to debut against Patriots: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/titus-young-expected-to-see-first-game-action-saturday-night-against-patriots
Lions trying to find balance among RBs: http://det.scout.com/2/1099163.html
Eagles top list of teams loving the preseason (The Lions are on the list): http://nfl.si.com/2011/08/25/eagles-top-list-of-teams-loving-this-preseason/
Articles/Videos from opposing team's media:
Importance of Detroit game: http://det.scout.com/2/1099163.html
NFL:
Why this preseason weekend carries some weight: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Why-this-preseason-weekend-carries-some-weight.html
Video:
Avril, Stafford locker room video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Avril-Stafford-8-25-11/be0bc2ce-8189-4257-b708-39a411a60ed0
Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-25-11/2ae0a618-2aea-41a3-be98-18d8637c1b80
Audio:
Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-8-25-11/f2ff798b-6cbc-4223-9b87-258314eebcec
Lions Articles:
Stafford on taking a hit - I don't think about it. I just play football: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Stafford-on-taking-a-hit-I-dont-think-about-it-I-just-play-football/a0bbee36-8ac6-4aa4-a652-f92a17bd35b6
Titus Young may play against NE: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Titus-Young-may-play-against-New-England/f07e5ca2-66a8-4187-bffe-b2938ff5711d
Johnson - It's actually going to be Nate that's going to be doing the celebrating: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/08/25/johnson-its-actually-going-to-be-nate-thats-going-to-be-doing-the-celebrating/
Lions eager to get first in game look at Titus Young: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110825/SPORTS0101/108250469/1126/sports0101/Lions-eager-to-get-first-in-game-look-at-receiver-Titus-Young
Titus Young might play vs. Patriots, but Best is still out: http://www.freep.com/article/20110825/SPORTS01/110825045/Lions-Titus-Young-might-play-vs-Patriots-Jahvid-Best-out
High energy Delmas emerges as a leader for the Lions: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/25/sports/doc4e56b22c300b5674041639.txt
Lions notes - Schwartz low key about facing the Patriots; Young expected to play: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/25/sports/doc4e56bb4f194f8277244849.txt
Titus Young to see first preseason action vs. Patriots on Saturday: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/08/titus-young-to-see-first-preseason.html
Young set to debut against Patriots: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/titus-young-expected-to-see-first-game-action-saturday-night-against-patriots
Lions trying to find balance among RBs: http://det.scout.com/2/1099163.html
Eagles top list of teams loving the preseason (The Lions are on the list): http://nfl.si.com/2011/08/25/eagles-top-list-of-teams-loving-this-preseason/
Articles/Videos from opposing team's media:
Importance of Detroit game: http://det.scout.com/2/1099163.html
NFL:
Why this preseason weekend carries some weight: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Why-this-preseason-weekend-carries-some-weight.html
Video:
Avril, Stafford locker room video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Locker-Room-Video-Avril-Stafford-8-25-11/be0bc2ce-8189-4257-b708-39a411a60ed0
Schwartz post practice video: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-8-25-11/2ae0a618-2aea-41a3-be98-18d8637c1b80
Audio:
Schwartz post practice audio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-8-25-11/f2ff798b-6cbc-4223-9b87-258314eebcec
Thursday 8-25-11 Morning Lions Links
Lions Articles:
Heller hollows out a versatile role: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110825/SPORTS0101/108250344/1126/sports0101/Lions-TE-Will-Heller-hollows-out-a-versatile-role
Lions notebook - Durant, Tulloch bring legitimacy: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110825/SPORTS0101/108250342/1126/sports0101/New-Lions-Stephen-Tulloch--Justin-Durant-bring-legitimacy
Pressure is on Lions to live up to hype: http://www.freep.com/article/20110825/COL08/108250552/Drew-Sharp-Pressure-Lions-live-up-their-hype
Best says he's normal, still likely out vs. Patriots: http://www.freep.com/article/20110825/SPORTS01/108250542/Lions-RB-Jahvid-Best-says-he-s-normal-still-likely-out-vs-Patriots
LBs now a strength for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110825/SPORTS01/108250540/Linebackers-now-strength-Lions
ESPN the mag picks the Lions 7-9: http://www.freep.com/article/20110825/SPORTS01/108250554/Extra-points-ESPN-Mag-picks-Lions-7-9
No time to sleep on the Lions this season: http://www.freep.com/article/20110825/SPORTS01/110825005/Reader-column-No-time-sleep-Lions-season
Lions sign ex MSU center Chris Morris: http://www.freep.com/article/20110824/SPORTS01/110824055/Lions-sign-ex-MSU-center-Chris-Morris?odyssey=nav|head
Are the Lions honestly better than their rivals in the NFC North: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/25/sports/doc4e55ad40ca401454109459.txt
Lions team report - Young impresses in practice: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-24/detroit-lions-team-report-titus-young-impresses-in-practice
Lions three headed DT monster could shake division: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15479095/lions-threeheaded-dt-monster-could-shake-division
That's just fines - Suh won't change his fierce style: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15479071/thats-just-fines-suh-wont-change-his-fierce-style
Some suggestions for Megatron's end-zone celebration: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821b289f/article/some-suggestions-for-megatrons-endzone-celebration?module=HP11_content_stream
View from the sideline - Restoring the roar, Lions emerging from futility: http://www.morningstarpublishing.com/articles/2011/08/24/leader_and_kalkaskian/sports/doc4e5535eb30b5e585844078.txt
Articles from opposing team's media:
Brady says he wants to up the offensive tempo against Detroit: http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2011/08/patriots_quarterback_tom_brady_2.html
Lions LB corps beefed up with free agents: http://articles.boston.com/2011-08-24/sports/29923420_1_gunther-cunningham-free-agents-preseason
Audio:
Lions' broadcaster Matt Sheppard previews the Lions 2011 season: http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2011/08/25/audio-detroit-lions-broadcaster-matt-shepard-previews-the-teams-2011-season/
Heller hollows out a versatile role: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110825/SPORTS0101/108250344/1126/sports0101/Lions-TE-Will-Heller-hollows-out-a-versatile-role
Lions notebook - Durant, Tulloch bring legitimacy: http://www.detnews.com/article/20110825/SPORTS0101/108250342/1126/sports0101/New-Lions-Stephen-Tulloch--Justin-Durant-bring-legitimacy
Pressure is on Lions to live up to hype: http://www.freep.com/article/20110825/COL08/108250552/Drew-Sharp-Pressure-Lions-live-up-their-hype
Best says he's normal, still likely out vs. Patriots: http://www.freep.com/article/20110825/SPORTS01/108250542/Lions-RB-Jahvid-Best-says-he-s-normal-still-likely-out-vs-Patriots
LBs now a strength for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20110825/SPORTS01/108250540/Linebackers-now-strength-Lions
ESPN the mag picks the Lions 7-9: http://www.freep.com/article/20110825/SPORTS01/108250554/Extra-points-ESPN-Mag-picks-Lions-7-9
No time to sleep on the Lions this season: http://www.freep.com/article/20110825/SPORTS01/110825005/Reader-column-No-time-sleep-Lions-season
Lions sign ex MSU center Chris Morris: http://www.freep.com/article/20110824/SPORTS01/110824055/Lions-sign-ex-MSU-center-Chris-Morris?odyssey=nav|head
Are the Lions honestly better than their rivals in the NFC North: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/08/25/sports/doc4e55ad40ca401454109459.txt
Lions team report - Young impresses in practice: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-08-24/detroit-lions-team-report-titus-young-impresses-in-practice
Lions three headed DT monster could shake division: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15479095/lions-threeheaded-dt-monster-could-shake-division
That's just fines - Suh won't change his fierce style: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15479071/thats-just-fines-suh-wont-change-his-fierce-style
Some suggestions for Megatron's end-zone celebration: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d821b289f/article/some-suggestions-for-megatrons-endzone-celebration?module=HP11_content_stream
View from the sideline - Restoring the roar, Lions emerging from futility: http://www.morningstarpublishing.com/articles/2011/08/24/leader_and_kalkaskian/sports/doc4e5535eb30b5e585844078.txt
Articles from opposing team's media:
Brady says he wants to up the offensive tempo against Detroit: http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2011/08/patriots_quarterback_tom_brady_2.html
Lions LB corps beefed up with free agents: http://articles.boston.com/2011-08-24/sports/29923420_1_gunther-cunningham-free-agents-preseason
Audio:
Lions' broadcaster Matt Sheppard previews the Lions 2011 season: http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2011/08/25/audio-detroit-lions-broadcaster-matt-shepard-previews-the-teams-2011-season/
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