Tuesday 12-13-11 Morning Lions Links

Lions Articles from Local Media:

Official Lions Website:

Schwartz - All we really care about is we've got 8 win and we've got Oakland this week:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-All-we-really-care-about-is-weve-got-eight-wins-and-weve-got-Oakland-this-week/d13b9152-c76c-4e01-9a68-f176a2464994

Schwartz acknowledges facemask no-call, but believes all things were equal:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Schwartz-acknowledges-facemask-no-call-but-believes-all-things-were-equal/f22976ea-694c-4b2f-8845-cc1c59dd9019

For once lady luck fell on the Lions side:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/For-once-Lady-Luck-fell-on-the-Lions-side/e595c868-ffd9-46dd-a76a-db9f5c56b361

Suh's suspension officially over:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ndamukong-Suhs-suspension-officially-over/19252b6e-dc6a-49b0-933c-f77768343594

Help could be on the way for Lions banged up secondary:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2011/12/12/help-could-be-on-the-way-for-banged-up-lions/

Detroit News:

Vikings coverage derails Lions Stafford-Johnson linkup:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111213/SPORTS0101/112130360/1126/sports0101/Vikings-coverage-derails-Matthew-Stafford-Calvin-Johnson-linkup

Suh has chance to lift his image, Lions defense:  http://www.detnews.com/article/20111212/OPINION03/112120400/1126/sports0101/Ndamukong-Suh-has-chance-lift-his-image-Lions-defense

Free Press:

With Suh back, Lions wins are key, not style points:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111213/COL22/112130394/Michael-Rosenberg-Ndamukong-Suh-back-Lions-wins-key-not-style-points

Involving CJ in the Lions offense is harder than it looks:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111213/SPORTS01/112130433/Involving-Calvin-Johnson-Lions-offense-harder-than-looks

Did Sunday's win over Vikings prove Lions are legit playoff team:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111213/SPORTS01/111213002/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Did-Sunday-s-win-over-Vikings-prove-Lions-legit-playoff-team-

Highlights from Schwartz's press conference:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111213/SPORTS01/112130431/Coach-speak-Highlights-from-Jim-Schwartz-s-Monday-news-conference

Schwartz hopes Suh's return helps bolster Lions defense:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111213/SPORTS01/112130392/Jim-Schwartz-hopes-Ndamukong-Suh-s-return-helps-bolster-Lions-defense

Schwartz fesses up on Lions non-facemask call:  http://www.freep.com/article/20111213/SPORTS01/112130419/Jim-Schwartz-fesses-up-DeAndre-Levy-s-non-face-mask-call

Oakland Press:

Will Suh be a changed man when he returns:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/13/sports/doc4ee6894f9b0ee906457736.txt

Suh's return will be a boost to Lions injury depleted defense:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/12/sports/doc4ee4de736d9de439461563.txt

Lions notebook - No season ending injuries; benefit to honor Kowalski:  http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2011/12/13/sports/doc4ee68714cf2a6158693653.txt

Stafford runs efficient offense in win over Vikings:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2011/12/stafford-runs-efficient-offense-in-win.html

Foxsports Detroit:

Lions Monday Playback - Playoff boost:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/12/11/Lions-Monday-Playback-Playoff-boost/landing_lions.html?blockID=625228&feedID=3862

Lions finally make a stand:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/12/11/Lions-finally-make-a-stand/landing_lions.html?blockID=625044&feedID=3862

Suh returns to the Lions:  http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/12/11/Suh-returns-to-Lions/landing_lions.html?blockID=625192&feedID=3862

Lions Gab:

Facemask non-call redemption for Lions:  http://www.lionsgab.com/2011/12/12/facemask-non-call-redemption-for-lions/

Lions Articles from National Sports Websites:

ESPN:

Lions, Schwartz have zero tolerance policy:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/35786/schwartz-lions-have-zero-tolerance-policy

Free head exam - Detroit Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/35782/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-30

NFC North - Week 14 QB report (Stafford had a passer rating of 115.2 and a QBR of 54.1):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/35762/nfc-north-week-14-quarterback-report

NFL:

Lombardi's week 14 thoughts (He discusses the Lions and how they need to play better, near the end of the article.):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d824fa6bf/article/broncos-luck-is-residue-of-tebows-design-more-on-week-14

Foxsports:

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

SN:

Lions report - Suh returns to injury-ravaged Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/35782/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-30

CBS:

NFL Playoff Race:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/standings/playoffrace

USA Today:

NFL's best and worst (Lions got most questionable call and also Jared Allen got most hated man in Detroit):  http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/12/nfl-best-and-worst-barber-butchers-bears-bronco-busting-chance/1

PFT:

Week 14 Monday 10 pack (#2 is the on the Lions facemask non-call and how those type of plays should be reviewable):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/12/week-14-monday-10-pack-2/

PFF:

Refocused - Vikings at Lions:  http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/12/12/re-focused-vikings-lions-week-14/

PFW:

Shorts and sells - week 14 (He discusses the Lions in the 10 takeaway section - #2 and #10.  He doesn't think the Lions are clutch, mentally strong and playoff ready right now.):   http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/12/12/shorts-and-shells-week-14

RealGM:

Ridson's $.10 for week 14 (He discusses the Lions in the $.08 quickies):  http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/24953/20111212/risdons_$10_for_week_14/

Week 15 Power Rankings:

Early power rankings:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2011/12/week-15-power-rankings.html

2012 Draft Articles:

CBS Mock Drafts (Rang has the Lions taking CB Janoris Jenkins and Reuter has the Lions taking OT Mike Adams with the #22 pick):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock

Video:

Schwartz press conference:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Press-Conference-Jim-Schwartz-12-12-11/722fa285-4761-4048-901f-a1667f7ddeab

Lions resiliency:  http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/09000d5d824fcf49/Lions-resiliency

Audio:

Schwartz press conference audio:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Press-Conference-Audio-Jim-Schwartz-12-12-11/07b1af21-cf99-4aa4-873f-5b933e541c0b