Saturday 12-17-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Lions and Raiders are similar teams, especially along the d-lines:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-and-Raiders-are-similar-teams-especially-along-the-defensive-lines/8a6f2731-b632-4fc6-be50-abdc4b146489

The return of key defensive players a relief for the Lions banged up defense:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/The-return-of-key-defensive-players-a-relief-for-the-Lions-banged-up-defense/fed71672-d120-4dd7-b666-9d309dbe12fc

Aaron Berry expects to be on the field soon after injury against Vikings:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Aaron-Berry-expects-to-be-back-on-the-field-soon-after-injuring-shoulder-against-Vikings/8738e340-1093-4722-aeb7-dfee560364ff

Lawrence Jackson back on the field after a rough month:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/16/lawrence-jackson-back-on-the-field-after-a-rough-month/

Delmas, Durant, Fairley, Smith and Wright all questionable:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/16/delmas-durant-fairley-smith-and-wright-all-questionable-for-sunday/

Lions get a host of players back to practice:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/16/lions-get-a-host-of-players-back-to-practice/

Lions won't be sleeping on Raiders backup RB Michael Bush:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/16/lions-wont-be-sleeping-on-raiders-backup-rb-michael-bush/

Detroit News:

Schwartz is on firm ground, unlike some of his peers:  http://detroitnews.com/article/20111217/OPINION03/112170322/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-firm-ground-unlike-some-his-peers

Durant, Wright seem ready to go vs. Raiders:  http://detroitnews.com/article/20111216/SPORTS0101/112160432/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-Justin-Durant-Eric-Wright-seem-ready-go-vs-Raiders

2009 draft recap - Aaron Curry vs. Matt Stafford:  http://detroitnews.com/article/20111217/SPORTS0101/112170331/1126/SPORTS0101/2009-draft-recap-Aaron-Curry-vs-Matthew-Stafford

Tulloch fined $10K for hit on Ponder:  http://detroitnews.com/article/20111216/SPORTS0101/112160448/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-Stephen-Tulloch-fined-10-000-hit-Vikings-Ponder

Free Press:

Raiders coach Hue Jackson -- a man who enjoys his manicures:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111217/SPORTS01/111216064/Raiders-coach-Hue-Jackson-a-man-who-enjoys-his-manicures

Lions' Harris stunned by ex-teammate Hurd's drug scandal:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111217/SPORTS01/112170423/Lions-Chris-Harris-stunned-by-ex-teammate-Sam-Hurd-s-drug-scandal

Delmas, Jackson return to practice:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111216/SPORTS01/111216031/Lions-Delmas-Jackson-return-to-practice

NFL fines Tulloch for hit:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111216/SPORTS01/111216047/nfl-fines-stephen-tulloch-christian-ponder

Oakland Press:

Stats don't always tell the story when it comes to CJ:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/17/sports/doc4eebb6a1dc102582996696.txt

Why as CJ goes, so do the Lions:  http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2011/12/why-as-calvin-johnson-goes-so-do-lions.html

Foxsports Detroit:

Suh's throwback style clashes with today's NFL:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/16/11/Suhs-throwback-style-clashes-with-todays/landing_lions.html?blockID=627908&feedID=3706

Click on Detroit:

Lions, Raiders prepare for flag day in Oakland:  http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/Lions-Raiders-prepare-for-Flag-Day-in-Oakland/-/2271344/5928060/-/qowt2v/-/index.html

Avril emerging as force on Lions d-line:  http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/Avril-emerging-as-force-on-Lions-defensive-line/-/2271344/5917734/-/d5bkmr/-/index.html

CBS Local Detroit:

Getting to know Suh:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/12/16/khangs-blog-getting-to-know-suh/

Raider nation isn't that scary or is it?:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/12/16/jeff-riger-raider-nation-isnt-that-tough-or-is-it/

Old problems still haunt the Raiders as they get ready to face the Lions:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2011/12/16/old-problems-still-haunt-raiders-as-they-get-ready-to-face-lions/

Detroit Scout:

Lions secondary credits coach with progress:  http://det.scout.com/2/1139616.html

LionsGab:

Lions secondary experiences dramatic improvement:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/12/16/lions-secondary-experiences-dramatic-improvement/

Lions Articles from National Sports Website:

ESPN:

Suh returns; Detroit too:  http://espn.go.com/espn/commentary/story/_/id/7360527/detroit-search-history-ndamukong-suh-return

Suh return should bolster Lions 4 man rush:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/35946/suh-return-should-bolster-lions-4-man-rush

Final word - NFC North:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/35961/final-word-nfc-north-34

Foxsports:

Lions Team Report:  http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/teamreport/67045?q=detroit-lions

CBS:

Peek at the week:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/16480184/peek-at-the-week-if-tebow-beats-pats-critics-have-less-to-crow-about

Yahoo:

Passed out drunkards often make Lions games more fun:  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Passed-out-drunkards-often-make-Lions-games-more?urn=nfl-wp14019

Lions Articles from Other Websites/Newspapers:

Lions-Raiders - this could get nasty:  http://www.torontosun.com/2011/12/16/lions-raiders-this-could-get-nasty

Lions Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Suh, Seymour trying to get back on track:  http://www.montereyherald.com/ci_19561065?IADID=Search-www.montereyherald.com-www.montereyherald.com

Suh returns against Raiders:  http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/16/SPNU1MDC0I.DTL

QB Snap count trick fooling Raiders:  http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/12/15/SPMN1MCS4H.DTL

Raiders OC Saunder's media session (He answers some questions on the Lions):  http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Saunders-Media-Session/a1e02c69-8388-4442-b507-97ce98dbf375

Raiders-Lions Preview:  http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-vs-Lions-Game-Preview/47c17e53-861e-4edd-b271-2d3ced4dc51d

Lions expect Kevin Smith to play:  http://www.csnbayarea.com/blog/raiders-talk/post/Lions-expect-Kevin-Smith-to-play?blockID=613910&feedID=2801

Week 15 Previews and Predictions:

Previews:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-15-previews.html

Predictions:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-15-predictions_15.html

2012 Draft Articles:

NFL prospects to watch in week 1 of bowl games:  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/tony_pauline/12/16/bowl.prospects/index.html?sct=nfl_wr_a3

Ranking the top 5 senior corners:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Ranking-the-top-five-senior-corners.html

Video:

Schwartz post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Jim-Schwartz-12-16-11/b80dd0c9-e146-46b2-b2dd-9239e1e04c9f

Cunningham post practice video:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Post-Practice-Video-Gunther-Cunningham-12-16-11/119d3492-077a-4041-a40e-9239d2517b0f

Field pass - Lions at Raiders:  http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7359307

Audio:

Schwartz post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-12-16-11/e310744e-70e1-4de1-90e3-eef3b66c70b5

Cunningham post practice audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Post-Practice-Audio-Gunther-Cunningham-12-16-11/5985c98b-08f0-456a-bb6a-1ed8e58d9635

Schwartz on sirius radio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Jim-Schwartz-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio----12-15-11/c5313468-82e8-4648-afc1-9d94175e0ea8

Mike and mike - Damien Woody says teams should do whatever they can to anger Suh:  http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=7359991