Tuesday 9-27-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles:

Lions running game is biggest problem after 3 games:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110927/SPORTS0101/109270325/1126/sports0101/Lions--running-game-is-biggest-problem-after-three-games

Lions on o-line - there's alot we can do better:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20110927/SPORTS0101/109270331/1126/sports0101/Lions-on-offensive-line---There-s-a-lot-we-can-do-better-

Suh was super on Sunday:  http://apps.detnews.com/apps/blogs/lionsblog/index.php?blogid=2958

Listen to the lyrics; Lions must stay humble:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/COL08/109270437/Drew-Sharp-Listen-lyrics-Lions-must-stay-humble

Can't run?  Pass to TE Pettigrew:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/109270427/Can-t-run-Pass-TE-Brandon-Pettigrew

Lions hopeful Fairley can play Sunday:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/109270425/Lions-hopeful-Nick-Fairley-can-play-Sunday

Coach speak - What Schwartz said on Monday:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/109270423/Coach-speak-What-Jim-Schwartz-said-Monday

Stafford joins Bobby Layne in 20 point comeback club:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/109270384/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-joins-Bobby-Layne-20-point-comeback-club

Lions culture has changed:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/110926068/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Detroit-Lions-culture-has-changed

Experts say Lions are real deal:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/109270439/Experts-say-Lions-real-deal

The last time the Lions started 3-0:  http://www.freep.com/article/20110927/SPORTS01/109270393/The-daily-list-last-time-Lions-started-3-0-

Schwartz defends o-line, but admits they need to play better:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/27/sports/doc4e80ffdd5e78a663067162.txt

Lions notebook - Hanson major factor in first 3 wins:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/09/27/sports/doc4e8105f8271d1404205687.txt

Johnson serves as inspiration for teammates:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/26/11/Johnson-serves-as-inspiration-for-teamma/landing_lions.html?blockID=569468&feedID=3862

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

SN's Lions report - Starting RT position up in the air:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-26/detroit-lions-team-report-starting-right-tackle-position-up-in-the-air

Lions hope 3-0 start only the beginning:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-lions-comeback

Lions comeback win important on multiple levels:  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/26/lions-comeback-win-important-on-multiple-levels

Lions and Bills dial up points off turnovers:  http://hamptonroads.com/2011/09/bills-and-lions-dial-points-turnovers

Schwartz not excited by Lions quick starts:  http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2011/09/26/schwartz-not-excited-by-lions-quick-start/

Rust belt gets lift as Lions and Bills off to fast starts:  http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/27/us-nfl-rustbelt-idUSTRE78Q00B20110927

Re-focused Lions at Vikings, week 3:  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/09/26/re-focused-lions-vikings-week-3/

Sorting the Sunday pile - week 3 (He still picks Stafford as MVP - at the bottom of the article):  http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/22475988

Week 4 Power Rankings:

PFW's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 6):  http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/09/27/week-four-power-rankings-3

2012 Draft Articles:

College stock watch:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82297e3a/article/college-stock-watch-arizona-states-burfict-building-reputation

Weekend rewind:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15645939/alabama-cb-kirkpatrick-ups-draft-stock-with-solid-play

Miscellaneous:

Rams send 2009 second overall pick Jason Smith to the bench:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Rams-send-second-overall-pick-Jason-Smith-to-bench.html

Video:

Schwartz breaks down Minnesota win:  http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions_coach_schwartz/coach-schwartz-talks-about-the-lions-come-from-behind-win-against-the-vikings