Articles:
Whither Schwartz? Nah! Playoffs or bust in 2013: http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS01/312310146/Jeff-Seidel-Whither-Jim-Schwartz-Nah-Playoffs-or-bust-for-Lions-in-2013?
Some shakeup wouldn't come as a surprise to Lions players: http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS01/312310148/Some-shakeup-wouldn-t-come-as-a-surprise-to-Lions-players?
Lions keep coming up short on key plays: http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS01/312310150/Lions-keep-coming-up-short-on-key-plays?
Inquiring minds want to know is Schwartz on the hot seat or not?: http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS01/312310043/Lions-ticker-Inquiring-minds-want-to-know-Is-Jim-Schwartz-on-hot-seat-or-not-?
CJ not disappointed he missed 2000 yds: http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS01/312310045/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-says-he-s-not-disappointed-he-missed-2-000-yards?
Bears 26 Lions 24 - Notes, quotes from Sunday's loss: http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS01/312310101/Bears-26-Lions-24-Notes-quotes-from-Sunday-s-loss-to-Chicago?
What players and coaches said after Sunday's loss: http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS01/312310127/1049/sports01/What-players-coaches-said-after-Lions-26-24-loss-Bears
Lions hot topics after loss to Bears: http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS01/312310129/1049/sports01/Lions-hot-topics-after-loss-Bears
Bottom 3 and top 3 teams plus the Lions (He has the Lions ranked 28): http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS18/312310113/1049/sports01/From-top-bottom-Three-best-worst-NFL-teams-plus-Lions-
Three questions with free press writer Carlos Monarrez: http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS01/312310131/1049/sports01/Three-Lions-questions-Free-Press-sports-writer-Carlos-Monarrez
Birkett's Lions report card: http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS01/312310123/Lions-report-card-Grading-Sunday-s-loss-to-the-Bears?
Lions star watch - Grading CJ, Suh and Stafford's performance in the Bears game: http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS01/312310135/1049/sports01/Lions-star-watch-Grading-performances-Calvin-Johnson-Matthew-Stafford-Ndamukong-Suh-vs-Bears
Lions star watch - Grading the season performances of CJ, Suh and Stafford: http://www.freep.com/article/20121231/SPORTS01/312310041/Lions-star-watch-Grading-the-season-performances-of-Calvin-Johnson-Matthew-Stafford-and-Ndamukong-Suh?
Lions front office faces difficult issues - What's next?: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/OPINION03/212300353/1126/sports0101/Lions-front-office-faces-difficult-issue-What-next-
Lions need to give their attitude the boot: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/OPINION03/212300354/1332/opinion0317/Lions-need-give-their-attitude-boot
Lions end season with eighth straight loss: http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2012/12/30/lions-end-season-with-eighth-straight-loss/
Lions fall to Bears, end season with an eight game losing streak: http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2012/12/31/Lions-fall-to-Bears-end-year-with-8-game-losing-streak.html
Black Monday - Which candidates should be fired (He mentions Schwartz): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/12/30/nfl-coaches-on-the-hot-seat-black-monday-andy-reid-norv-turner-romeo-crennel/1798881/
Week 17 Judgements (#17 is on the Lions): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21474805/week-17-judgements-with-texans-slide-afc-is-a-twohorse-race
Week 17 Winners and Losers (CJ is picked as a winner, and the Lions D is picked as a loser): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--week-17-winners-losers--bad-habits-cost-packers-bye-040333919.html
Here are two rules that need to go (He mentions the rule that gave the Lions the ball back because of Stafford's incomplete pass): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/mike-pereira-week-17-calls-tuck-rule-needs-to-be-eliminated-123012
Video:
Schwartz on the Ford Lions Report: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-the-Ford-Lions-Report/282b8417-4a6c-467c-9d63-52fe0a994247
Inside the huddle with Burleson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Nate-Burleson/dc811b0d-92f8-42ac-8394-940ed54f830f
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Evening Lions Links for Sunday 12-30-12
Articles:
What went wrong, and right, for the 2012 Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Final-Countdown-What-went-wrong-and-right-for-the-Detroit-Lions-in-2012/6e43798d-7854-49f5-991e-30541bd4082a
Notebook - Will Hanson return for the 2013 season: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular17/article-1/Notebook-Will-kicker-Jason-Hanson-return-for-the-2013-season/8a9edc05-1ed7-4db6-a371-fb441acada5c
Four downs - Missed opportunities, turnovers, defenses in the red zone and complacency: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular17/article-1/Four-Downs-Missed-opportunities-turnovers-defense-in-the-red-zone-and-complacency-/d97e30b7-506f-4a40-8e95-7373b1906051
How quickly things changed for Schwartz: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Tim-Twentyman-How-quickly-things-changed-for-head-coach-Jim-Schwartz/d31db5ba-1237-43e9-a7f9-1cca90774344
Is there validity to report on Schwartz's job security: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular17/article-1/OHaras-Burning-Questions-Is-there-validity-to-report-on-Jim-Schwartzs-job-security/8aaef9d6-0daf-4740-bb30-d371d5537720
Lions found themselves on the wrong side of the turnover battle in 26-24 loss: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular17/article-1/Detroit-Lions-found-themselves-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-turnover-battle-in-26-24-loss-to-Bears/e91d04d7-cba5-4ab6-bebd-1105d39f4a88
Week 17 Lions post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular17/article-1/Week-17-Lions-Postgame-Quotes/64564bc9-2ee5-45e3-a3e1-9ddb3a45e614
Week 17 Bears post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular17/article-1/Week-17-Bears-Postgame-Quotes/ee87cba2-b984-437f-a4d1-fd61151d222b
McCosky's four downs: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/OPINION03/212300346/1126/SPORTS0101/Chris-McCosky-s-Four-Downs-Lions-face-potential-enormous-roster-upheaval
Lions finish season 4-12; offseason speculation begins: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/SPORTS0101/212300336/1126/Lions-finish-season-4-12-offseason-speculation-begins
Fords reviewing Lions' team culture under Schwartz: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/SPORTS0101/212300332/1126/Report-Fords-reviewing-Lions-team-culture-under-Jim-Schwartz
CJ's super season falls short of 2000 yd mark: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/SPORTS0101/212300348/1126/SPORTS0101/Calvin-Johnson-s-super-season-falls-short-2-000-yard-mark
Accomplishments of Hanson merit HOF nod: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/OPINION03/212300328/1126/SPORTS0101/Accomplishments-Lions-Jason-Hanson-merit-Hall-Fame-nod
NFC North execs rank Lions high among division players: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/SPORTS0101/212300321/1126/SPORTS0101/NFC-North-execs-rank-Lions-high-among-division-players
Chicago 26 Lions 24 - Lions lose again, end 2012 at 4-12: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/121230028/detroit-lions-chicago-bears?
Schwartz declines to answer job security after 4-12 season: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/121230020/Lions-Jim-Schwartz-declines-address-job-security-after-4-12-season?
Stafford-Johnson connection comes unplugged in loss: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/COL38/121230035/Jeff-Seidel-detroit-Lions-matthew-Stafford-to-Calvin-Johnson-connection-comes-unplugged-in-loss?
Stafford sets single season record for pass attempts: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/121230025/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-record-pass-attempts?
Schwartz mum on his future: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/30/sports/doc50e0d21282596874701704.txt
Only one vote matters for Schwartz's job security: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/30/sports/doc50e0cf342954a676311795.txt
Lions notes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/30/sports/doc50e0dc091a0c7065249089.txt
Lions lose to Bears to wrap up season 4-12: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/30/sports/pro/doc50e0b49a5b6b8077178015.txt
Conflicting reports out there on Schwartz: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/12/conflicting-reports-out-there-on-jim.html
Caputo's thoughts after 1st quarter: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/12/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-bears-lions.html
Caputo's halftime thoughts: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/12/thoughts-halftime-lions-bears.html
Caputo's thoughts after 3 quarters: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/12/thoughts-after-3-quarters-bears-lions.html
Lions to draft 5th: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/121230038/detroit-lions-fifth-pick-2013-nfl-draft?
Lions finish disappointing season with a loss: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/30/12/Lions-finish-disappointing-season-with-l/landing_lions.html?blockID=842107&feedID=3862
Bears win, root, go home: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/30/12/Bears-win-root-go-home/landing_lions.html?blockID=842171&feedID=3862
Lions end season with another close loss: http://www.examiner.com/article/lions-end-season-with-another-close-loss
Why McCarthy didn't get Schwartzed: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51515/why-mike-mccarthy-didnt-get-schwartzed
CJ's record - 1964 yds: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51480/calvin-johnsons-record-1964-yards
Rapid Reaction - Bears 26 Lions 24: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51477/rapid-reaction-bears-26-lions-24
Lions problems go beyond Schwartz: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51457/lions-problems-go-beyond-jim-schwartz
Plenty of GMs could be in trouble too (Mayhew is on the bubble as to whether he's on the bubble): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/30/plenty-of-general-managers-could-be-in-jeopardy-too/
Source - Schwartz is safe: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/30/source-schwartz-is-safe/
A division by division look at Black Monday possibilities: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/division-division-look-black-monday-possibilities-174945459--nfl.html
McCarthy avoids Schwartz's fate in challenge: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/mike-mccarthy-avoids-jim-schwartz-fate-challenge-flag-001316067--nfl.html
Post game analysis - Bears 26 Lions 24: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21474633/postgame-analysis-bears-26-lions-24
CBS grades (Lions get a C-): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21474432/2012-nfl-grades-week-17-chuckstrong-train-rolls-on
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Lions are a mess and they know it: http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/Lions-are-a-messand-they-know-it?blockID=818583&feedID=10330
Melton - Raiola feud quiet on Sunday: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681660/melton-raiola-feud-quiet-on-sunday
Briggs doesn't feel he deserved penalty: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681656/lance-briggs-doesnt-feel-he-deserved-penalty
Video:
Game 16 video highlights and interviews: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/game-16-lions-vs-bears-video-highlights.html
What went wrong, and right, for the 2012 Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Final-Countdown-What-went-wrong-and-right-for-the-Detroit-Lions-in-2012/6e43798d-7854-49f5-991e-30541bd4082a
Notebook - Will Hanson return for the 2013 season: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular17/article-1/Notebook-Will-kicker-Jason-Hanson-return-for-the-2013-season/8a9edc05-1ed7-4db6-a371-fb441acada5c
Four downs - Missed opportunities, turnovers, defenses in the red zone and complacency: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular17/article-1/Four-Downs-Missed-opportunities-turnovers-defense-in-the-red-zone-and-complacency-/d97e30b7-506f-4a40-8e95-7373b1906051
How quickly things changed for Schwartz: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Tim-Twentyman-How-quickly-things-changed-for-head-coach-Jim-Schwartz/d31db5ba-1237-43e9-a7f9-1cca90774344
Is there validity to report on Schwartz's job security: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular17/article-1/OHaras-Burning-Questions-Is-there-validity-to-report-on-Jim-Schwartzs-job-security/8aaef9d6-0daf-4740-bb30-d371d5537720
Lions found themselves on the wrong side of the turnover battle in 26-24 loss: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular17/article-1/Detroit-Lions-found-themselves-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-turnover-battle-in-26-24-loss-to-Bears/e91d04d7-cba5-4ab6-bebd-1105d39f4a88
Week 17 Lions post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular17/article-1/Week-17-Lions-Postgame-Quotes/64564bc9-2ee5-45e3-a3e1-9ddb3a45e614
Week 17 Bears post game quotes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-regular17/article-1/Week-17-Bears-Postgame-Quotes/ee87cba2-b984-437f-a4d1-fd61151d222b
McCosky's four downs: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/OPINION03/212300346/1126/SPORTS0101/Chris-McCosky-s-Four-Downs-Lions-face-potential-enormous-roster-upheaval
Lions finish season 4-12; offseason speculation begins: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/SPORTS0101/212300336/1126/Lions-finish-season-4-12-offseason-speculation-begins
Fords reviewing Lions' team culture under Schwartz: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/SPORTS0101/212300332/1126/Report-Fords-reviewing-Lions-team-culture-under-Jim-Schwartz
CJ's super season falls short of 2000 yd mark: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/SPORTS0101/212300348/1126/SPORTS0101/Calvin-Johnson-s-super-season-falls-short-2-000-yard-mark
Accomplishments of Hanson merit HOF nod: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/OPINION03/212300328/1126/SPORTS0101/Accomplishments-Lions-Jason-Hanson-merit-Hall-Fame-nod
NFC North execs rank Lions high among division players: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121230/SPORTS0101/212300321/1126/SPORTS0101/NFC-North-execs-rank-Lions-high-among-division-players
Chicago 26 Lions 24 - Lions lose again, end 2012 at 4-12: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/121230028/detroit-lions-chicago-bears?
Schwartz declines to answer job security after 4-12 season: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/121230020/Lions-Jim-Schwartz-declines-address-job-security-after-4-12-season?
Stafford-Johnson connection comes unplugged in loss: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/COL38/121230035/Jeff-Seidel-detroit-Lions-matthew-Stafford-to-Calvin-Johnson-connection-comes-unplugged-in-loss?
Stafford sets single season record for pass attempts: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/121230025/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-record-pass-attempts?
Schwartz mum on his future: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/30/sports/doc50e0d21282596874701704.txt
Only one vote matters for Schwartz's job security: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/30/sports/doc50e0cf342954a676311795.txt
Lions notes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/30/sports/doc50e0dc091a0c7065249089.txt
Lions lose to Bears to wrap up season 4-12: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/30/sports/pro/doc50e0b49a5b6b8077178015.txt
Conflicting reports out there on Schwartz: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/12/conflicting-reports-out-there-on-jim.html
Caputo's thoughts after 1st quarter: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/12/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-bears-lions.html
Caputo's halftime thoughts: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/12/thoughts-halftime-lions-bears.html
Caputo's thoughts after 3 quarters: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2012/12/thoughts-after-3-quarters-bears-lions.html
Lions to draft 5th: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/121230038/detroit-lions-fifth-pick-2013-nfl-draft?
Lions finish disappointing season with a loss: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/30/12/Lions-finish-disappointing-season-with-l/landing_lions.html?blockID=842107&feedID=3862
Bears win, root, go home: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/30/12/Bears-win-root-go-home/landing_lions.html?blockID=842171&feedID=3862
Lions end season with another close loss: http://www.examiner.com/article/lions-end-season-with-another-close-loss
Why McCarthy didn't get Schwartzed: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51515/why-mike-mccarthy-didnt-get-schwartzed
CJ's record - 1964 yds: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51480/calvin-johnsons-record-1964-yards
Rapid Reaction - Bears 26 Lions 24: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51477/rapid-reaction-bears-26-lions-24
Lions problems go beyond Schwartz: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51457/lions-problems-go-beyond-jim-schwartz
Plenty of GMs could be in trouble too (Mayhew is on the bubble as to whether he's on the bubble): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/30/plenty-of-general-managers-could-be-in-jeopardy-too/
Source - Schwartz is safe: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/30/source-schwartz-is-safe/
A division by division look at Black Monday possibilities: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/division-division-look-black-monday-possibilities-174945459--nfl.html
McCarthy avoids Schwartz's fate in challenge: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/mike-mccarthy-avoids-jim-schwartz-fate-challenge-flag-001316067--nfl.html
Post game analysis - Bears 26 Lions 24: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21474633/postgame-analysis-bears-26-lions-24
CBS grades (Lions get a C-): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21474432/2012-nfl-grades-week-17-chuckstrong-train-rolls-on
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Lions are a mess and they know it: http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/Lions-are-a-messand-they-know-it?blockID=818583&feedID=10330
Melton - Raiola feud quiet on Sunday: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681660/melton-raiola-feud-quiet-on-sunday
Briggs doesn't feel he deserved penalty: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681656/lance-briggs-doesnt-feel-he-deserved-penalty
Video:
Game 16 video highlights and interviews: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/game-16-lions-vs-bears-video-highlights.html
Game 16 Lions vs Bears Video Highlights
Highlights:
Durham 25 yd TD: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000118811/Kris-Durham-25-yard-touchdown
Heller 10 yd TD reception: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000118874/Will-Heller-10-yard-touchdown-reception
Robisikie 9 yd TD catch: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000119038/Robiskie-9-yard-touchdown-catch
Bears vs Lions Highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000119215/Bears-vs-Lions-highlights
Bears keep playoff hopes alive: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8793808
Interviews:
Lions post game interviews: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000119316/Lions-postgame-press-conference
Schwartz post game press conference: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Labatt-Postgame-Press-Conference-Jim-Schwartz/d51f9b31-a7ef-412e-bf29-4d37966dcc42
Stafford post game press conference: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Labatt-Postgame-Press-Conference-Matthew-Stafford/76ad1cbc-01da-4dd2-9b14-66efe85fd3a8
Post game lockerrom - Avril, Durant, KVB: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Locker-Room-Avril-Durant-Vanden-Bosch/88ae94f6-a9de-4640-a608-ee13e1ed969e
Post game video - Tim and Mike: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-Video-Tim-Twentyman-and-Mike-OHara/c68802b0-f221-49e4-b10b-f5e8019734d2
Lions post game show - part 1: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Labatt-Postgame-Show-Part-1/6cd1d1d1-6d36-4f43-8e81-ff29cc7b9894
Lions post game show - part 2: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Labatt-Postgame-Show-Part-2/989fed79-5425-4fc0-ae96-2d1f1af42b75
Sunday Blitz - Lions/Bears recap: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8793996
Morning Lions Links for Sunday 12-30-12
Articles:
Opposing view - Chicago Bear's beat writer Sean Jensen previews Lions-Bears game: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Opposing-View-Chicago-Bears-beat-writer-Sean-Jensen-previews-Sundays-matchup/058789a4-0a3c-4fe7-a88e-4f82410443d8
Cliff Avril on what the Lions have to play for: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/12/28/cliff-avril-on-what-the-detroit-lions-have-to-play-for/
After frustrating year, Lions want to go out on a high note: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/312300269/After-frustrating-year-Lions-want-to-go-out-on-high-note-vs-Bears?
Lions want to avoid 0-6 mark in the division: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/312300249/Lions-want-to-avoid-0-6-mark-in-NFC-North-division?
Breaking down today's Lions-Bears game: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/312300200/Breaking-down-today-s-Lions-Bears-game?
Madden simulation forcasts no 2000 yds for CJ: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS18/312300196/Ticker-Madden-simulation-forecasts-no-2-000-yards-for-Lions-Calvin-Johnson?
Three talking points for the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/312300208/Three-points-for-the-Lions?
Lions place Sammie Hill on IR: http://www.freep.com/article/20121229/SPORTS01/121229034/1049/sports01/Lions-place-DT-Sammie-Hill-injured-reserve
Lions players tell the truth - who is their pick to win the SB: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/312300265/Lions-players-Tell-the-truth-Who-s-their-pick-to-win-the-Super-Bowl-?
CJ looks to haul in 2000 yd milestone in season finale: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121229/SPORTS0101/212290383/1126/Lions-receiver-Calvin-Johnson-looks-haul-2-000-yard-milestone-season-finale
Lions move Jimmy Saddler-McQueen to active roster: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121229/SPORTS0101/212290374/1126/Lions-move-Jimmy-Saddler-McQueen-active-roster
Still much on the line in finale against Chicago Bears: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/30/sports/doc50df16e59ce98139291036.txt
New year, but same old Lions: http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20121230/SPORTS/212300318/Tim-Robinson-New-year-same-old-Lions?
Lions have found a keeper in Jonte Green: http://det.scout.com/2/1252940.html
NFP Sunday Blitz (CJ is discussed in the things I didn't use to know section): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-1965.html
Shifting through the garbage for CJ (It's about halfway down the page): http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8777197/bill-barnwell-fall-giants-rest-week-16-news
CJ's targets, 'garbage time': http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51423/calvin-johnsons-targets-garbage-yards
Lions down, Tigers still strong for 2013: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/29/lions-down-tigers-still-strong-heading-into-2013/
Tulloch - Lions hurt by off-field issues: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000118539/article/stephen-tulloch-detroit-lions-hurt-by-offfield-issues
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Week 17 Nuts and Bolts - Bears at Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681595/week-17-nuts-bolts-bears-at-lions
Game Previews and Predictions:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/game-16-previews-and-predictions.html
Power Rankings:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/week-17-power-rankings.html
Opposing view - Chicago Bear's beat writer Sean Jensen previews Lions-Bears game: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Opposing-View-Chicago-Bears-beat-writer-Sean-Jensen-previews-Sundays-matchup/058789a4-0a3c-4fe7-a88e-4f82410443d8
Cliff Avril on what the Lions have to play for: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/12/28/cliff-avril-on-what-the-detroit-lions-have-to-play-for/
After frustrating year, Lions want to go out on a high note: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/312300269/After-frustrating-year-Lions-want-to-go-out-on-high-note-vs-Bears?
Lions want to avoid 0-6 mark in the division: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/312300249/Lions-want-to-avoid-0-6-mark-in-NFC-North-division?
Breaking down today's Lions-Bears game: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/312300200/Breaking-down-today-s-Lions-Bears-game?
Madden simulation forcasts no 2000 yds for CJ: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS18/312300196/Ticker-Madden-simulation-forecasts-no-2-000-yards-for-Lions-Calvin-Johnson?
Three talking points for the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/312300208/Three-points-for-the-Lions?
Lions place Sammie Hill on IR: http://www.freep.com/article/20121229/SPORTS01/121229034/1049/sports01/Lions-place-DT-Sammie-Hill-injured-reserve
Lions players tell the truth - who is their pick to win the SB: http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/312300265/Lions-players-Tell-the-truth-Who-s-their-pick-to-win-the-Super-Bowl-?
CJ looks to haul in 2000 yd milestone in season finale: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121229/SPORTS0101/212290383/1126/Lions-receiver-Calvin-Johnson-looks-haul-2-000-yard-milestone-season-finale
Lions move Jimmy Saddler-McQueen to active roster: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121229/SPORTS0101/212290374/1126/Lions-move-Jimmy-Saddler-McQueen-active-roster
Still much on the line in finale against Chicago Bears: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/30/sports/doc50df16e59ce98139291036.txt
New year, but same old Lions: http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20121230/SPORTS/212300318/Tim-Robinson-New-year-same-old-Lions?
Lions have found a keeper in Jonte Green: http://det.scout.com/2/1252940.html
NFP Sunday Blitz (CJ is discussed in the things I didn't use to know section): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-1965.html
Shifting through the garbage for CJ (It's about halfway down the page): http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8777197/bill-barnwell-fall-giants-rest-week-16-news
CJ's targets, 'garbage time': http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51423/calvin-johnsons-targets-garbage-yards
Lions down, Tigers still strong for 2013: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/29/lions-down-tigers-still-strong-heading-into-2013/
Tulloch - Lions hurt by off-field issues: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000118539/article/stephen-tulloch-detroit-lions-hurt-by-offfield-issues
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Week 17 Nuts and Bolts - Bears at Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681595/week-17-nuts-bolts-bears-at-lions
Game Previews and Predictions:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/game-16-previews-and-predictions.html
Power Rankings:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/week-17-power-rankings.html
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Morning Lions Links for Saturday 12-29-12
Articles:
Stafford vs the Chicago Bears blitz: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Matthew-Stafford-vs-the-Chicago-Bears-blitz/642dd3a6-40a4-444a-9049-beec415da385
Hanson hasn't decided on his football future yet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jason-Hanson-hasnt-decided-on-his-football-future-yet/bdec5083-6e8e-4086-a356-0e04dd574aca
Cunningham disappointed with lack of turnovers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Coordinator-Cut-Up-Gunther-Cunningham-disappointed-with-lack-of-turnovers/38ca0003-ffae-47cf-a040-c27ff971916a
Sammie Hill ruled out for Sunday's game: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/pregame/article-1/Sammie-Hill-ruled-out-for-Sundays-game/7c6aa932-857c-4832-8d22-04b2f972f554
CJ can climb high enough to put record out of reach: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Friday-Focus-Calvin-Johnson-can-climb-high-enough-to-put-his-record-out-of-reach-/62eb4200-5da4-4d35-8f09-0bb5d866273c
Avril not fretting over free agency: http://www.freep.com/article/20121229/SPORTS01/312290068/Lions-Cliff-Avril-not-fretting-over-free-agency?
Schwartz denies rift with Mayhew: http://www.freep.com/article/20121228/SPORTS01/121228045/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-martin-mayhew?
Pettigrew returns, but listed as doubtful: http://www.freep.com/article/20121228/SPORTS01/121228030/detroit-lions-brandon-pettigrew-injury?
Lebron calls Megatron amazing during shootaround at the palace: http://www.freep.com/article/20121228/SPORTS01/121228047/LeBron-calls-Megatron-amazing-during-shootaround-Palace?
Forte expects to start Sunday vs Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20121229/SPORTS01/312290035/NFL-roundup-Bears-RB-Matt-Forte-expects-to-start-Sunday-vs-Lions?
Heart and strength give Lions Ronnell Lewis shot at sticking: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121229/SPORTS0101/212290303/1126/sports0101/-Heart-strength-give-Lions-fourth-rounder-Ronnell-Lewis-shot-sticking
Schwartz debunks report of tension with Martin Mayhew: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0101/212280435/1126/sports0101/Lions-Jim-Schwartz-debunks-report-tension-Martin-Mayhew
Cunningham, already planning for 2013, to attack Lions defensive woes: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0101/212280446/1126/sports0101/Gunther-Cunningham-already-planning-2013-attack-Lions-defensive-woes
Lions stand behind Linehan: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0101/212280330/1126/sports0101/Lions-stand-behind-offensive-coordinator-Scott-Linehan
Pettigrew's return would boost Lions poor red zone offense: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0101/212280424/1126/sports0101/Brandon-Pettigrew-s-return-would-boost-Lions-poor-red-zone-offense
Lions notes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/28/sports/doc50de2b32777ca237837650.txt
Lions seek to end season on a high note: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/28/12/Lions-seek-to-end-season-on-a-high-note/landing_lions.html?blockID=841063&feedID=3862
Lions owe themselves and the fans a win: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/detroit-lions-owe-themselves-and-their-fans-a-win
Turnovers, lack of redzone scores hurt: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/turnovers-and-lack-red-zone-efficiency-have-killed-lions-this-season
The Lions are in a tailspin: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/the-lions-are-in-in-a-tailspin/
Hanson a great kicker, but not a HOFer: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/jason-hanson-a-great-kicker-but-not-a-hall-of-famer/
Three bright spots in an otherwise bad Lions season: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/pat-caputo-three-bright-spots-in-an-otherwise-bad-lions-season/
Lions fans should hope for the worst: http://www.saultstar.com/2012/12/28/lions-fans-should-hope-for-the-worst--ruicci
Final Word - NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51411/final-word-nfc-north-53
The five most cherished records: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8786648/nfl-john-clayton-five-most-cherished-nfl-records
NFL head coach tracker (This article lists the chances of coaches being fired. It has Schwartz's chance as nil.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000118215/article/nfl-head-coach-tracker-what-changes-are-coming
Wish list - what eliminated NFL teams need in 2013: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000118303/article/wish-list-what-eliminated-nfl-teams-need-in-2013
NFP Friday Buzz (Pompei mentions that there could be significant changes in Detroit and Mayhew could pay the price.): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Friday-Buzz-Carson-Palmer-Russell-Wilson-more.html
Coaches most likely to be fired (Schwartz is #12 on the list, but he thinks Schwartz is safe): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--five-nfl-coaches-most-likely-to-get-fired-and-their-potential-replacements-211123019.html
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
For Lions O, something missing - just like the Bears: http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/For-Lions-O-something-missing---just-lik?blockID=818141&feedID=10330
Shutting down Megatron: http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/For-Lions-O-something-missing---just-lik?blockID=818141&feedID=10330
Bears know wounded Lions are still dangerous: http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/Bears-know-wounded-Lions-are-still-dange?blockID=817995&feedID=10330
Four Downs - Will CJ go off vs Bears: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681590/four-downs-will-cj-go-off-vs-bears
Lion gamer? No, Urlacher doubtful: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/17270832-419/lion-gamer-no-brian-urlacher-doubtful.html
Falcons template may be best against the Lions: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/17257694-606/chalk-talk-falcons-template-may-be-bears-best-bet-against-lions.html
Division couldn't run any deeper than the NFC North: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/17269453-606/division-couldnt-run-any-deeper-in-contentious-nfc-north.html
Since they played last, the Lions have struggled: http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Since-They-Last-Played-the-Lions-Have-Struggled-184987441.html
Bears have to ignore Lions dirtiness to win: http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Bears-Have-to-Ignore-Lions-Dirtiness-to-Win-185066851.html
Pre-Gamer - Bears head to Detroit for pivotal game: http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Pre-Gamer-Bears-Head-to-Detroit-for-Pivotal-Game-185074861.html
Thayer - Lions are a little cheap: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/thayer-lions-are-a-little-cheap/
Joniak's keys to the game - Lions at Bears: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/joniaks-keys-to-the-game-bears-at-lions/
Silverman - Megatron simply cannot be stopped: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/26/silverman-megatron-simply-cannot-be-stopped/
Video - Will Bears trash talk backfire: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681583/video-will-bears-trash-talk-backfire
Game Previews and Predictions:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/game-16-previews-and-predictions.html
Draft:
NFP looks at prospects playing in the cotton bowl: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-looks-at-prospects-playing-in-the-Cotton-Bowl.html
Video:
Avril on injuries at DT: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cliff-Avril-on-injuries-at-defensive-tackle/8190e808-77bd-4396-8ef6-4d9241eb7054
Schwartz on schemes: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-schemes/e5d0e24c-48c4-4402-8447-04c6ea26cc0c
Cunningham on disappointing lack of turnovers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cunningham-on-a-disappointing-lack-of-turnovers/6649aa85-ea06-4667-b295-63104ec36427
2012 Best of CJ: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/2012-Best-of-Detroit-Lions-wide-receiver-Calvin-Johnson/ef395de4-2689-462f-a1e0-74198b04269d
Megatron wins GMC Never Say Never Moment for Week 16: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000118070/Week-16-GMC-Never-Say-Never-Moment-of-the-Week-winner
Audio:
The Lions Review 12-27-12: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/The-Lions-Review-12-27-12/ebac66a2-4d02-4b71-8901-15d3becf9419
Stafford vs the Chicago Bears blitz: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Matthew-Stafford-vs-the-Chicago-Bears-blitz/642dd3a6-40a4-444a-9049-beec415da385
Hanson hasn't decided on his football future yet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jason-Hanson-hasnt-decided-on-his-football-future-yet/bdec5083-6e8e-4086-a356-0e04dd574aca
Cunningham disappointed with lack of turnovers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Coordinator-Cut-Up-Gunther-Cunningham-disappointed-with-lack-of-turnovers/38ca0003-ffae-47cf-a040-c27ff971916a
Sammie Hill ruled out for Sunday's game: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/pregame/article-1/Sammie-Hill-ruled-out-for-Sundays-game/7c6aa932-857c-4832-8d22-04b2f972f554
CJ can climb high enough to put record out of reach: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Friday-Focus-Calvin-Johnson-can-climb-high-enough-to-put-his-record-out-of-reach-/62eb4200-5da4-4d35-8f09-0bb5d866273c
Avril not fretting over free agency: http://www.freep.com/article/20121229/SPORTS01/312290068/Lions-Cliff-Avril-not-fretting-over-free-agency?
Schwartz denies rift with Mayhew: http://www.freep.com/article/20121228/SPORTS01/121228045/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-martin-mayhew?
Pettigrew returns, but listed as doubtful: http://www.freep.com/article/20121228/SPORTS01/121228030/detroit-lions-brandon-pettigrew-injury?
Lebron calls Megatron amazing during shootaround at the palace: http://www.freep.com/article/20121228/SPORTS01/121228047/LeBron-calls-Megatron-amazing-during-shootaround-Palace?
Forte expects to start Sunday vs Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20121229/SPORTS01/312290035/NFL-roundup-Bears-RB-Matt-Forte-expects-to-start-Sunday-vs-Lions?
Heart and strength give Lions Ronnell Lewis shot at sticking: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121229/SPORTS0101/212290303/1126/sports0101/-Heart-strength-give-Lions-fourth-rounder-Ronnell-Lewis-shot-sticking
Schwartz debunks report of tension with Martin Mayhew: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0101/212280435/1126/sports0101/Lions-Jim-Schwartz-debunks-report-tension-Martin-Mayhew
Cunningham, already planning for 2013, to attack Lions defensive woes: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0101/212280446/1126/sports0101/Gunther-Cunningham-already-planning-2013-attack-Lions-defensive-woes
Lions stand behind Linehan: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0101/212280330/1126/sports0101/Lions-stand-behind-offensive-coordinator-Scott-Linehan
Pettigrew's return would boost Lions poor red zone offense: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0101/212280424/1126/sports0101/Brandon-Pettigrew-s-return-would-boost-Lions-poor-red-zone-offense
Lions notes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/28/sports/doc50de2b32777ca237837650.txt
Lions seek to end season on a high note: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/28/12/Lions-seek-to-end-season-on-a-high-note/landing_lions.html?blockID=841063&feedID=3862
Lions owe themselves and the fans a win: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/detroit-lions-owe-themselves-and-their-fans-a-win
Turnovers, lack of redzone scores hurt: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/turnovers-and-lack-red-zone-efficiency-have-killed-lions-this-season
The Lions are in a tailspin: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/the-lions-are-in-in-a-tailspin/
Hanson a great kicker, but not a HOFer: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/jason-hanson-a-great-kicker-but-not-a-hall-of-famer/
Three bright spots in an otherwise bad Lions season: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/pat-caputo-three-bright-spots-in-an-otherwise-bad-lions-season/
Lions fans should hope for the worst: http://www.saultstar.com/2012/12/28/lions-fans-should-hope-for-the-worst--ruicci
Final Word - NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51411/final-word-nfc-north-53
The five most cherished records: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8786648/nfl-john-clayton-five-most-cherished-nfl-records
NFL head coach tracker (This article lists the chances of coaches being fired. It has Schwartz's chance as nil.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000118215/article/nfl-head-coach-tracker-what-changes-are-coming
Wish list - what eliminated NFL teams need in 2013: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000118303/article/wish-list-what-eliminated-nfl-teams-need-in-2013
NFP Friday Buzz (Pompei mentions that there could be significant changes in Detroit and Mayhew could pay the price.): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Friday-Buzz-Carson-Palmer-Russell-Wilson-more.html
Coaches most likely to be fired (Schwartz is #12 on the list, but he thinks Schwartz is safe): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--five-nfl-coaches-most-likely-to-get-fired-and-their-potential-replacements-211123019.html
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
For Lions O, something missing - just like the Bears: http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/For-Lions-O-something-missing---just-lik?blockID=818141&feedID=10330
Shutting down Megatron: http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/For-Lions-O-something-missing---just-lik?blockID=818141&feedID=10330
Bears know wounded Lions are still dangerous: http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/Bears-know-wounded-Lions-are-still-dange?blockID=817995&feedID=10330
Four Downs - Will CJ go off vs Bears: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681590/four-downs-will-cj-go-off-vs-bears
Lion gamer? No, Urlacher doubtful: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/17270832-419/lion-gamer-no-brian-urlacher-doubtful.html
Falcons template may be best against the Lions: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/17257694-606/chalk-talk-falcons-template-may-be-bears-best-bet-against-lions.html
Division couldn't run any deeper than the NFC North: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/17269453-606/division-couldnt-run-any-deeper-in-contentious-nfc-north.html
Since they played last, the Lions have struggled: http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Since-They-Last-Played-the-Lions-Have-Struggled-184987441.html
Bears have to ignore Lions dirtiness to win: http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Bears-Have-to-Ignore-Lions-Dirtiness-to-Win-185066851.html
Pre-Gamer - Bears head to Detroit for pivotal game: http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Pre-Gamer-Bears-Head-to-Detroit-for-Pivotal-Game-185074861.html
Thayer - Lions are a little cheap: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/thayer-lions-are-a-little-cheap/
Joniak's keys to the game - Lions at Bears: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/joniaks-keys-to-the-game-bears-at-lions/
Silverman - Megatron simply cannot be stopped: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/26/silverman-megatron-simply-cannot-be-stopped/
Video - Will Bears trash talk backfire: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681583/video-will-bears-trash-talk-backfire
Game Previews and Predictions:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/game-16-previews-and-predictions.html
Draft:
NFP looks at prospects playing in the cotton bowl: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-looks-at-prospects-playing-in-the-Cotton-Bowl.html
Video:
Avril on injuries at DT: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cliff-Avril-on-injuries-at-defensive-tackle/8190e808-77bd-4396-8ef6-4d9241eb7054
Schwartz on schemes: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-schemes/e5d0e24c-48c4-4402-8447-04c6ea26cc0c
Cunningham on disappointing lack of turnovers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cunningham-on-a-disappointing-lack-of-turnovers/6649aa85-ea06-4667-b295-63104ec36427
2012 Best of CJ: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/2012-Best-of-Detroit-Lions-wide-receiver-Calvin-Johnson/ef395de4-2689-462f-a1e0-74198b04269d
Megatron wins GMC Never Say Never Moment for Week 16: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000118070/Week-16-GMC-Never-Say-Never-Moment-of-the-Week-winner
Audio:
The Lions Review 12-27-12: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/The-Lions-Review-12-27-12/ebac66a2-4d02-4b71-8901-15d3becf9419
Friday, December 28, 2012
Morning Lions Links for Friday 12-28-12
Articles:
Can Megatron reach 2000 yds vs heralded Bears defense?: http://www.freep.com/article/20121228/SPORTS01/312280106/Detroit-Lions-Calvin-Johnson-reach-2-000-yards-vs-heralded-Bears-defense?
SI - Schwartz on hotseat: http://www.freep.com/article/20121228/SPORTS01/312280158/Sports-Illustrated-Lions-Jim-Schwartz-hot-seat-
Schwartz - Suh should be probowler: http://www.freep.com/article/20121228/SPORTS01/312280108/Jim-Schwartz-Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-should-Pro-Bowler
Lions stand behind OC Linehan: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0101/212280330/1126/sports0101/Lions-stand-behind-offensive-coordinator-Scott-Linehan
Win against Bears could cost Lions 6 draft spots: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0101/212280301/1126/sports0101/Win-against-Bears-could-cost-Lions-six-spots-draft
Clayton's all pros (He has CJ on the team for the Lions): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8783287/nfl-peyton-manning-headlines-john-clayton-2012-all-pro-team
CJ wants to break 2000 yd mark vs Bears: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21460767/lions-calvin-johnson-wants-to-break-2000-yard-mark-vs-bears
Lions notebook - Logan ousted as Lions return man: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21460815/lions-notebook-stefan-logan-ousted-as-detroits-return-man
Game Previews and Predictions:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/game-16-previews-and-predictions.html
Video:
Inside the huddle with Suh: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Ndamukong-Suh/68ef1c8b-94cb-4bb6-8f1f-f369075eed2f
Can Megatron reach 2000 yds vs heralded Bears defense?: http://www.freep.com/article/20121228/SPORTS01/312280106/Detroit-Lions-Calvin-Johnson-reach-2-000-yards-vs-heralded-Bears-defense?
SI - Schwartz on hotseat: http://www.freep.com/article/20121228/SPORTS01/312280158/Sports-Illustrated-Lions-Jim-Schwartz-hot-seat-
Schwartz - Suh should be probowler: http://www.freep.com/article/20121228/SPORTS01/312280108/Jim-Schwartz-Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-should-Pro-Bowler
Lions stand behind OC Linehan: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0101/212280330/1126/sports0101/Lions-stand-behind-offensive-coordinator-Scott-Linehan
Win against Bears could cost Lions 6 draft spots: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0101/212280301/1126/sports0101/Win-against-Bears-could-cost-Lions-six-spots-draft
Clayton's all pros (He has CJ on the team for the Lions): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8783287/nfl-peyton-manning-headlines-john-clayton-2012-all-pro-team
CJ wants to break 2000 yd mark vs Bears: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21460767/lions-calvin-johnson-wants-to-break-2000-yard-mark-vs-bears
Lions notebook - Logan ousted as Lions return man: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21460815/lions-notebook-stefan-logan-ousted-as-detroits-return-man
Game Previews and Predictions:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/game-16-previews-and-predictions.html
Video:
Inside the huddle with Suh: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Ndamukong-Suh/68ef1c8b-94cb-4bb6-8f1f-f369075eed2f
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Evening Lions Links for Thursday 12-27-12
Articles:
Notebook - CJ looking forward to second shot vs Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Calvin-Johnson-looking-forward-to-second-shot-vs-Chicago-Bears/158e8f9a-777c-44ec-b8ea-bf2bb9044dd5
Schwartz reiterates confidence in Linehan: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tim-Twentyman-Jim-Schwartz-reiterates-confidence-in-Scott-Linehan/0f8351c6-a897-426d-9c12-2915f3a5142d
Stafford breaking the attempts record wasn't the plan: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Coordinator-Cut-Up-Matthew-Stafford-breaking-attempts-record-wasnt-the-plan/b430dbad-eefd-4a3d-a04c-4052ddcbd024
Delmas, Hill and Pettigrew miss practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/pregame/article-1/Delmas-Hill-and-Pettigrew-miss-practice/7c6aa932-857c-4832-8d22-04b2f972f554
Logan doesn't expect to return kicks on Sunday: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tim-Twentyman-Stefan-Logan-doesnt-expect-to-return-kicks-Sunday/c0506e06-e740-4c40-a783-828cb225b5a9
CJ's first thoughts regarding Saturday's game was that he could've been better: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/12/27/calvin-johnsons-first-thoughts-regarding-saturdays-game-was-that-he-could-have-been-better/
Logan says he's out as Lions' kick returner: http://www.freep.com/article/20121227/SPORTS01/121227053
Raiola fires back at Bears clown Melton: http://www.freep.com/article/20121227/SPORTS01/121227049/henry-melton-chicago-bears-detroit-lions-dominic-raiola?
CJ closing in on 2000 yards, returns to practice: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121227/SPORTS0101/212270411/1126/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-closing-2-000-yards-returns-practice
CJ aims for 2000 yds: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/27/sports/doc50dccbb41d620087570324.txt
Lions notes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/27/sports/doc50dc9cce697e0752886142.txt
Schwartz on Linehan - I think he's done a great job: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/12/lions-jim-schwartz-on-scott-linehan-i_27.html
Suh's pro bowl snubbing not a surprise: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/27/12/Suhs-Pro-Bowl-snubbing-not-a-surprise/landing_lions.html?blockID=840487&feedID=3862
Black Monday Primer (Banks mentions Schwartz as a possible surprise departure): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20121227/black-monday-nfl-coaches-2012/?sct=uk_t11_a5
Wild Week 17 - One sided matchups: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51390/wild-week-17-one-sided-matchups
Lomas Brown - I regret it happened: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51384/lomas-brown-i-regret-it-happened
NFC North Wrap - All division team, more: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51347/nfc-north-wrap-all-division-team-and-more
Briggs says Bears' focus on Detroit, not changes: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/27/briggs-says-bears-focus-on-detroit-not-changes/
Are there any postives this season for the Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/27/are-there-any-positives-this-season-for-the-lions/
NFC Probowl snubs - Defense (He thinks Suh should've made it): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfc-pro-bowl-snubs-defense-195135217--nfl.html
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Bears to pressure Stafford: http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/8783488/major-wright-chicago-bears-says-detroit-lions-quarterback-matthew-stafford-kinda-folds-pressure
Johnson is Lebron of NFL: http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/8783627/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-compared-lebron-james
Chicago hot button topic - Lions losing or Packers winning: http://espn.go.com/chicago/hot/?id=8781114&d
Game Previews and Predictions:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/game-16-previews-and-predictions.html
Video:
Linehan on Chicago's ability to force fumbles: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Linehan-on-Chicagos-ability-to-force-fumbles/6658615e-272a-4093-b524-ccf5a485248a
CJ on his third probowl nod: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-on-his-third-Pro-Bowl-nod/f00a3206-125a-4ff7-8a56-58fcf420f046
Schwartz on Johnson's 2000 yd potential: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-Johnsons-2000-yard-potential/b8c80464-d47b-422e-96ba-34700b2ec4e7
Tim and Mike - Will Lions play spoilers to the Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Will-Lions-play-spoliers-to-Bears/c8925936-f19a-4542-b0e4-45cbff5970a2
Notebook - CJ looking forward to second shot vs Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Calvin-Johnson-looking-forward-to-second-shot-vs-Chicago-Bears/158e8f9a-777c-44ec-b8ea-bf2bb9044dd5
Schwartz reiterates confidence in Linehan: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tim-Twentyman-Jim-Schwartz-reiterates-confidence-in-Scott-Linehan/0f8351c6-a897-426d-9c12-2915f3a5142d
Stafford breaking the attempts record wasn't the plan: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Coordinator-Cut-Up-Matthew-Stafford-breaking-attempts-record-wasnt-the-plan/b430dbad-eefd-4a3d-a04c-4052ddcbd024
Delmas, Hill and Pettigrew miss practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/pregame/article-1/Delmas-Hill-and-Pettigrew-miss-practice/7c6aa932-857c-4832-8d22-04b2f972f554
Logan doesn't expect to return kicks on Sunday: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tim-Twentyman-Stefan-Logan-doesnt-expect-to-return-kicks-Sunday/c0506e06-e740-4c40-a783-828cb225b5a9
CJ's first thoughts regarding Saturday's game was that he could've been better: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/12/27/calvin-johnsons-first-thoughts-regarding-saturdays-game-was-that-he-could-have-been-better/
Logan says he's out as Lions' kick returner: http://www.freep.com/article/20121227/SPORTS01/121227053
Raiola fires back at Bears clown Melton: http://www.freep.com/article/20121227/SPORTS01/121227049/henry-melton-chicago-bears-detroit-lions-dominic-raiola?
CJ closing in on 2000 yards, returns to practice: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121227/SPORTS0101/212270411/1126/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-closing-2-000-yards-returns-practice
CJ aims for 2000 yds: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/27/sports/doc50dccbb41d620087570324.txt
Lions notes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/27/sports/doc50dc9cce697e0752886142.txt
Schwartz on Linehan - I think he's done a great job: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/12/lions-jim-schwartz-on-scott-linehan-i_27.html
Suh's pro bowl snubbing not a surprise: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/27/12/Suhs-Pro-Bowl-snubbing-not-a-surprise/landing_lions.html?blockID=840487&feedID=3862
Black Monday Primer (Banks mentions Schwartz as a possible surprise departure): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20121227/black-monday-nfl-coaches-2012/?sct=uk_t11_a5
Wild Week 17 - One sided matchups: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51390/wild-week-17-one-sided-matchups
Lomas Brown - I regret it happened: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51384/lomas-brown-i-regret-it-happened
NFC North Wrap - All division team, more: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51347/nfc-north-wrap-all-division-team-and-more
Briggs says Bears' focus on Detroit, not changes: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/27/briggs-says-bears-focus-on-detroit-not-changes/
Are there any postives this season for the Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/27/are-there-any-positives-this-season-for-the-lions/
NFC Probowl snubs - Defense (He thinks Suh should've made it): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfc-pro-bowl-snubs-defense-195135217--nfl.html
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Bears to pressure Stafford: http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/8783488/major-wright-chicago-bears-says-detroit-lions-quarterback-matthew-stafford-kinda-folds-pressure
Johnson is Lebron of NFL: http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/8783627/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-compared-lebron-james
Chicago hot button topic - Lions losing or Packers winning: http://espn.go.com/chicago/hot/?id=8781114&d
Game Previews and Predictions:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/game-16-previews-and-predictions.html
Video:
Linehan on Chicago's ability to force fumbles: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Linehan-on-Chicagos-ability-to-force-fumbles/6658615e-272a-4093-b524-ccf5a485248a
CJ on his third probowl nod: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-on-his-third-Pro-Bowl-nod/f00a3206-125a-4ff7-8a56-58fcf420f046
Schwartz on Johnson's 2000 yd potential: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-Johnsons-2000-yard-potential/b8c80464-d47b-422e-96ba-34700b2ec4e7
Tim and Mike - Will Lions play spoilers to the Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Will-Lions-play-spoliers-to-Bears/c8925936-f19a-4542-b0e4-45cbff5970a2
Game 16 Previews and Predictions
Previews:
Articles:
Week 17 Tale of the tape - Bears at Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/week-17-chicago-bears-at-detroit-lions/
Bears-Lions Preview: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-lions-preview-030722030--nfl.html
NFL capsule - Bears at Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-capsule-bears-lions-183858517--nfl.html
TSN's Lions-Bears Preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=4060
Detroit News Lions-Bears Preview: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121229/SPORTS0101/212290305/1126/sports0101/Preview-Lions-vs-Bears
Three to focus on Bears at Lions: https://www.profootballfocus.com/?p=68171
Bears Rapid Reports - Lions/Bears Preview (He picks the Bears to win 31-17): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21460784/bears-game-preview-vs-lions-analysis-prediction-tv-info
Lions Rapid Reports Lions/Bears Preview (He picks the Bears to win 23-17): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21464860/lions-game-preview-vs-bears-analysis-prediction-tv-info
Lions Examiner's Preview (He picks the Bears to win 24-20): http://www.examiner.com/article/week-17-preview-detroit-lions-v-chicago-bears-1
Birkett's Scouting report (He picks the Bears to win 21-17): http://www.freep.com/article/20121229/SPORTS01/121229021/1049/sports01/Lions-vs-Bears-Scouting-report-prediction
5 things the Lions must do to beat the Bears (She picks the Lions to win 24-17): http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/29/sports/doc50df0e871962f423620853.txt
W2W4 Lions at Bears (He picks the Bears to win 20-17): http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681599/w2w4-bears-at-lions
Chicago Suntimes Bears-Lions Matchups and Predictions (All 6 pick the Bears to win by scores of 24-14, 28-14, 35-31, 27-13, 24-17 and 24-16): http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/17290310-606/bears-lions-matchups-and-predictions.html
Video:
NFL's Lions-Bears Preview: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000117552/Preview-Chicago-Bears-vs-Detroit-Lions
Playbook - Lions vs Bears: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000118054/Playbook-Bears-vs-Lions
Detroit Lions Website's Tim and Mike preview the Lions-Bears game: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Week-17-Lions-vs-Bears/11603eae-9392-48ac-b0ef-642e916650b2
CBS' Kirwan's Preview (He picks the Bears to win 24-21): http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/profootball_360/mW9gaYnvoDqR/bears-at-lions-preview
Predictions:
Articles:
CBS Expert Picks (2 out of 9 pick the Lions to win): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21452768/power-rankings-manning-has-broncos-on-top
USA Today Expert Picks (1 out of 8 picks the Lions to win): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/12/26/week-17-staff-picks/1792447/
PFF's Picks (2 out of 8 pick the Lions to win): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/12/27/pff-pickem-week-17/
Yahoo's expert picks (1 out of 4 pick the Lions to win): http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/picks
ESPN expert picks (4 out of 14 pick the Lions to win): http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks
NFL Playbook picks (1 out of 3 pick the Lions to win): http://challengegames.nfl.com/pickem/experts#playbook
NFL ATL's picks (2 out of 5 pick the Lions to win): http://challengegames.nfl.com/pickem/experts#around-the-league
Prisco's score picks (He picks the Lions to win 26-21): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks
Schrager's week 17 cheat sheet (He picks the Bears to win 27-20): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/week-17-playoff-adrian-peterson-going-for-rushing-record-eric-dickerson-122412
TSN's Predictions (He has the Bears winning 20-17): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/index.htm
NFL's Elliot Harrison's Picks (He picks the Bears to win 24-17): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000117640/article/week-17-predictions-cowboys-down-redskins-for-nfc-east-title
Walterfootball's Predictions (He picks the Bears to win 27-23): http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2012_17early.php
Peter King's Predictions (He picks the Bears to win 27-25): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20121227/nfl-week-17-picks/?sct=uk_t12_a5
SN's Picks (He picks the Bears to win 23-19): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-12-27/nfl-week-17-picks-expert-predictions-playoffs-cowboys-redskins-packers
PFT's Week 17 picks (One picks the Lions to win 28-24 and one picks the Bears to win 24-10): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/27/pfts-week-17-picks-2/
NFL RealGM's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 31-30): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2228/20121227/football_meteorology_for_week_17/
Detroit News Staff Predictions (All 4 pick the Bears to win 28-20, 27-21, 17-14 and 24-17): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121229/SPORTS0101/212290304/1126/sports0101/Detroit-News-predictions-Lions-vs-Bears
Shutdown corner's week 17 picks (He picks the Bears to win 24-21): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/week-16-picks-redskins-bears-earn-playoff-berths-135213861--nfl.html
CBS Local Chicago Expert Picks (3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 24-20, 24-13 and 6-3; 9 pick the Bears to win by scores of 17-16, 27-17, 24-20, 25-17, 24-21, 27-17, 51-19, 24-17 and 21-10): http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/expert-picks-bears-get-it-done-in-detroit/
Free Press Staff Predictions (All 3 pick the Bears to win by scores of 27-21, 24-21 and 24-20): http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/312300204/Free-Press-columnists-predict-today-s-Lions-Bears-game?
Video:
Countdown Daily Predictions - Bears/Lions (Both pick the Bears to win): http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8782062
Regner's Picks (He picks the Bears to win): http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/28/12/Video-blog-Regners-football-picks/landing_lions.html?blockID=841307&feedID=9072
Shek to the future (He picks the Bears to win 24-20): http://www.nfl.com/videos/shek-to-the-future/0ap2000000117294/Shek-to-the-Future-Week-17
Total Prediction: 78 experts pick the Bears to win, 19 pick the Lions to win. The average score prediction is the Bears win (1071-829/44): 24-19
Articles:
Week 17 Tale of the tape - Bears at Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/week-17-chicago-bears-at-detroit-lions/
Bears-Lions Preview: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-lions-preview-030722030--nfl.html
NFL capsule - Bears at Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-capsule-bears-lions-183858517--nfl.html
TSN's Lions-Bears Preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=4060
Detroit News Lions-Bears Preview: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121229/SPORTS0101/212290305/1126/sports0101/Preview-Lions-vs-Bears
Three to focus on Bears at Lions: https://www.profootballfocus.com/?p=68171
Bears Rapid Reports - Lions/Bears Preview (He picks the Bears to win 31-17): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21460784/bears-game-preview-vs-lions-analysis-prediction-tv-info
Lions Rapid Reports Lions/Bears Preview (He picks the Bears to win 23-17): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21464860/lions-game-preview-vs-bears-analysis-prediction-tv-info
Lions Examiner's Preview (He picks the Bears to win 24-20): http://www.examiner.com/article/week-17-preview-detroit-lions-v-chicago-bears-1
Birkett's Scouting report (He picks the Bears to win 21-17): http://www.freep.com/article/20121229/SPORTS01/121229021/1049/sports01/Lions-vs-Bears-Scouting-report-prediction
5 things the Lions must do to beat the Bears (She picks the Lions to win 24-17): http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/29/sports/doc50df0e871962f423620853.txt
W2W4 Lions at Bears (He picks the Bears to win 20-17): http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681599/w2w4-bears-at-lions
Chicago Suntimes Bears-Lions Matchups and Predictions (All 6 pick the Bears to win by scores of 24-14, 28-14, 35-31, 27-13, 24-17 and 24-16): http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/17290310-606/bears-lions-matchups-and-predictions.html
Video:
NFL's Lions-Bears Preview: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000117552/Preview-Chicago-Bears-vs-Detroit-Lions
Playbook - Lions vs Bears: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000118054/Playbook-Bears-vs-Lions
Detroit Lions Website's Tim and Mike preview the Lions-Bears game: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Week-17-Lions-vs-Bears/11603eae-9392-48ac-b0ef-642e916650b2
CBS' Kirwan's Preview (He picks the Bears to win 24-21): http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/profootball_360/mW9gaYnvoDqR/bears-at-lions-preview
Predictions:
Articles:
CBS Expert Picks (2 out of 9 pick the Lions to win): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21452768/power-rankings-manning-has-broncos-on-top
USA Today Expert Picks (1 out of 8 picks the Lions to win): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/12/26/week-17-staff-picks/1792447/
PFF's Picks (2 out of 8 pick the Lions to win): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/12/27/pff-pickem-week-17/
Yahoo's expert picks (1 out of 4 pick the Lions to win): http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/picks
ESPN expert picks (4 out of 14 pick the Lions to win): http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks
NFL Playbook picks (1 out of 3 pick the Lions to win): http://challengegames.nfl.com/pickem/experts#playbook
NFL ATL's picks (2 out of 5 pick the Lions to win): http://challengegames.nfl.com/pickem/experts#around-the-league
Prisco's score picks (He picks the Lions to win 26-21): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks
Schrager's week 17 cheat sheet (He picks the Bears to win 27-20): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/week-17-playoff-adrian-peterson-going-for-rushing-record-eric-dickerson-122412
TSN's Predictions (He has the Bears winning 20-17): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/index.htm
NFL's Elliot Harrison's Picks (He picks the Bears to win 24-17): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000117640/article/week-17-predictions-cowboys-down-redskins-for-nfc-east-title
Walterfootball's Predictions (He picks the Bears to win 27-23): http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2012_17early.php
Peter King's Predictions (He picks the Bears to win 27-25): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20121227/nfl-week-17-picks/?sct=uk_t12_a5
SN's Picks (He picks the Bears to win 23-19): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-12-27/nfl-week-17-picks-expert-predictions-playoffs-cowboys-redskins-packers
PFT's Week 17 picks (One picks the Lions to win 28-24 and one picks the Bears to win 24-10): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/27/pfts-week-17-picks-2/
NFL RealGM's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 31-30): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2228/20121227/football_meteorology_for_week_17/
Detroit News Staff Predictions (All 4 pick the Bears to win 28-20, 27-21, 17-14 and 24-17): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121229/SPORTS0101/212290304/1126/sports0101/Detroit-News-predictions-Lions-vs-Bears
Shutdown corner's week 17 picks (He picks the Bears to win 24-21): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/week-16-picks-redskins-bears-earn-playoff-berths-135213861--nfl.html
CBS Local Chicago Expert Picks (3 pick the Lions to win by scores of 24-20, 24-13 and 6-3; 9 pick the Bears to win by scores of 17-16, 27-17, 24-20, 25-17, 24-21, 27-17, 51-19, 24-17 and 21-10): http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/28/expert-picks-bears-get-it-done-in-detroit/
Free Press Staff Predictions (All 3 pick the Bears to win by scores of 27-21, 24-21 and 24-20): http://www.freep.com/article/20121230/SPORTS01/312300204/Free-Press-columnists-predict-today-s-Lions-Bears-game?
Video:
Countdown Daily Predictions - Bears/Lions (Both pick the Bears to win): http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8782062
Regner's Picks (He picks the Bears to win): http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/28/12/Video-blog-Regners-football-picks/landing_lions.html?blockID=841307&feedID=9072
Shek to the future (He picks the Bears to win 24-20): http://www.nfl.com/videos/shek-to-the-future/0ap2000000117294/Shek-to-the-Future-Week-17
Total Prediction: 78 experts pick the Bears to win, 19 pick the Lions to win. The average score prediction is the Bears win (1071-829/44): 24-19
Morning Lions Links for Thursday 12-27-12
Articles:
Hanson, 42, not sure if he will kick for the Lions next season: http://www.freep.com/article/20121227/SPORTS01/312270117/detroit-Lions-Jason-Hanson-not-sure-yet-if-he-ll-be-back-next-season?
Head coach power rankings (Schwartz ranked in the bottom of the barrel group): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000117461/article/nfl-head-coaches-power-rankings
Probowl analysis (Burke says Suh's reputation might have ruined him): http://nfl.si.com/2012/12/26/pro-bowl-rosters-once-again-open-the-door-for-debate/?sct=uk_t11_a5
Seifert's NFC North probowl analysis: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51333/nfc-north-pro-bowl-analysis-4
Lomas' admission makes him a terrible plaintiff in lawsuit against NFL: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lomas-brown-s-admission-of-trying-to-get-teammate-hurt-makes-him-terrible-plaintiff-in-suit-vs--nfl-233220147.html
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Johnson poses huge challenge for Bears, Tillman: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-1227-bears-tillman-chicago--20121227,0,630969.story
Cutler wants to spread the wealth, but it hasn't happened: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/17238718-606/jay-cutler-wants-to-spread-the-wealth-but-it-hasnt-happened.html
Tillman on CJ - I can't worry about him breaking records: http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2012/12/charles_tillman_on_calvin_john.html
Game Previews and Predictions:
Bears-Lions Preview: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-lions-preview-030722030--nfl.html
TSN's Predictions (He has the Bears winning 20-17): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/index.htm
Video:
Wired for sound - week 16: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-for-Sound---Week-16/9f15c0d3-b36d-4272-8722-3e8b24ea890c
Countdown Daily Accuscore - Det/Chi: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8780701
Hanson, 42, not sure if he will kick for the Lions next season: http://www.freep.com/article/20121227/SPORTS01/312270117/detroit-Lions-Jason-Hanson-not-sure-yet-if-he-ll-be-back-next-season?
Head coach power rankings (Schwartz ranked in the bottom of the barrel group): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000117461/article/nfl-head-coaches-power-rankings
Probowl analysis (Burke says Suh's reputation might have ruined him): http://nfl.si.com/2012/12/26/pro-bowl-rosters-once-again-open-the-door-for-debate/?sct=uk_t11_a5
Seifert's NFC North probowl analysis: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51333/nfc-north-pro-bowl-analysis-4
Lomas' admission makes him a terrible plaintiff in lawsuit against NFL: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lomas-brown-s-admission-of-trying-to-get-teammate-hurt-makes-him-terrible-plaintiff-in-suit-vs--nfl-233220147.html
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Johnson poses huge challenge for Bears, Tillman: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-1227-bears-tillman-chicago--20121227,0,630969.story
Cutler wants to spread the wealth, but it hasn't happened: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/17238718-606/jay-cutler-wants-to-spread-the-wealth-but-it-hasnt-happened.html
Tillman on CJ - I can't worry about him breaking records: http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2012/12/charles_tillman_on_calvin_john.html
Game Previews and Predictions:
Bears-Lions Preview: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-lions-preview-030722030--nfl.html
TSN's Predictions (He has the Bears winning 20-17): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/index.htm
Video:
Wired for sound - week 16: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-for-Sound---Week-16/9f15c0d3-b36d-4272-8722-3e8b24ea890c
Countdown Daily Accuscore - Det/Chi: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8780701
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Evening Lions Links for Wednesday 12-26-12
Articles:
CJ earns third straight probowl nod; Suh and Stafford alternates: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-earns-third-straight-Pro-Bowl-nod-Stafford-and-Suh-alternates/270f37ba-9e9a-4e17-ae92-bff4909901aa
Notebook - Stafford missing Pettigrew; Chicago's plan for covering CJ: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Matthew-Stafford-missing-Brandon-Pettigrew-Chicagos-plan-for-covering-Calvin-Johnson/9384e5e4-dbde-4e7c-9b7e-db62f85beae4
Suh invites Sapp to teach him about the game: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Ndamukong-Suh-invites-Warren-Sapp-to-teach-him-about-the-game/0fce9e52-3f54-4099-ad04-f8bc69c45621
Delmas, Hill, Johnson and Pettigrew miss practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/pregame/article-1/Delmas-Johnson-Hill-and-Pettigrew-miss-practice/7c6aa932-857c-4832-8d22-04b2f972f554
Raiola - I don't want to go into next season with a losing streak: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Dominic-Raiola-I-dont-want-to-go-into-next-season-with-a-losing-streak/b03f9ac8-0473-46c1-8b9b-5b5bfd5e47db
NFC North - Playoff picture cut and dry for Packers, Vikings and Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north/article-1/NFC-North-Playoff-picture-cut-and-dry-for-Packers-Vikings-and-Bears/6b7d23c6-ea22-4649-9b53-6411a791494f
CJ - Experiencing all that with my dad was real cool -- maybe surreal for my dad: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/12/26/calvin-johnson-experiencing-all-of-that-with-my-dad-was-real-cool-maybe-surreal-for-my-dad/
Scott Mitchell calls Lomas' actions reprehensible: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121226/SPORTS0101/212260372/1126/Ex-Lion-Scott-Mitchell-calls-Lomas-Brown-s-actions-reprehensible-
Raiola - Purposely missing blocks is bush league: http://www.freep.com/article/20121226/SPORTS01/121226039/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-lomas-brown?
Suh to Sapp - Teach me something instead of criticizing me: http://www.freep.com/article/20121226/SPORTS01/121226037/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-warren-sapp?
Report - Lions would've drafted AP if Megatron went #1 in '07: http://www.freep.com/article/20121226/SPORTS01/121226040/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-adrian-peterson?
Lions notes - Burleson defends CJ's record: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/26/sports/doc50db819808297757430824.txt
Year in review - Detroit Lions: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/26/12/Year-in-Review-Detroit-Lions/landing_lions.html?blockID=839875&feedID=3862
Brown tarnishes career with despicable act: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/26/12/Brown-tarnishes-career-with-despicable-a/landing_lions.html?blockID=839949&feedID=3862
Snowy random thoughts (he discusses Lomas' stupid comment): http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/20428595/snowy-randon-thoughts
Wild week 17- Bears back to trash talk: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51327/wild-week-17-bears-back-to-trash-talk
Wild week 17 - Bears and CJ: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51313/wild-week-17-bears-and-calvin-johnson
Inside slant - 2012 rookie performances: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51320/inside-slant-2012-rookie-performance
AP Pro32 comments about the Lions: http://pro32.ap.org/content/ap-pro32-comments-about-lions-15
Key matchup - Bears defense vs CJ: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/26/key-matchup-bears-defense-vs-lions-wr-calvin-johns
2013 pro bowl roster analysis: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000117397/article/2013-pro-bowl-roster-analysis-nfc
32 week 16 observations (For the Lions it's that the Lions 3 other WRs besides CJ have the lowest yards per carry): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/12/26/32-observations-week-16/
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Johnson says 2000 yds would be huge: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-lions-johnson-2000-yards-would-be-huge-vs-chicago-bears-20121226,0,1084986.story
Lions dealing with injuries: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-lions-dealing-with-injuries-20121226,0,6058051.story
With nothing to lose, Lions could be dangerous: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-spt-1227-bears-matt-bowen--20121227,0,6720186.column
Henry Melton - Lions are dirty: http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/8781683/henry-melton-chicago-bears-expects-dirty-game-detroit-lions
Stafford to Johnson looks familiar: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681515/stafford-to-johnson-looks-familiar
Bears prepared for dirty Lions: http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/Bears-prepared-for-dirty-Lions?blockID=817359&feedID=10330
Power Rankings:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/week-17-power-rankings.html
Game Previews and Predictions:
Week 17 Tale of the tape - Bears at Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/week-17-chicago-bears-at-detroit-lions/
USA Today Expert Picks (1 out of 8 picks the Lions to win): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/12/26/week-17-staff-picks/1792447/
Schrager's week 17 cheat sheet (He picks the Bears to win 27-20): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/week-17-playoff-adrian-peterson-going-for-rushing-record-eric-dickerson-122412
Draft:
Scout talk - top MLBs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scout-Talk-Top-Middle-Linebackers.html
Video:
Suh on Sapp's comments: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-Warren-Sapps-comments/e3f60b27-a973-4d44-985a-a63eb09febb8
Stafford on Pettigrew: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-Brandon-Pettigrew/c1e8df4d-74e3-461b-8539-86a19ae61e71
Schwartz on red zone schemes: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-on-red-zone-schemes/8da692a6-a766-49fe-bc9f-1b782186cf79
CJ earns third straight probowl nod; Suh and Stafford alternates: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-earns-third-straight-Pro-Bowl-nod-Stafford-and-Suh-alternates/270f37ba-9e9a-4e17-ae92-bff4909901aa
Notebook - Stafford missing Pettigrew; Chicago's plan for covering CJ: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Matthew-Stafford-missing-Brandon-Pettigrew-Chicagos-plan-for-covering-Calvin-Johnson/9384e5e4-dbde-4e7c-9b7e-db62f85beae4
Suh invites Sapp to teach him about the game: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Ndamukong-Suh-invites-Warren-Sapp-to-teach-him-about-the-game/0fce9e52-3f54-4099-ad04-f8bc69c45621
Delmas, Hill, Johnson and Pettigrew miss practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/pregame/article-1/Delmas-Johnson-Hill-and-Pettigrew-miss-practice/7c6aa932-857c-4832-8d22-04b2f972f554
Raiola - I don't want to go into next season with a losing streak: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Dominic-Raiola-I-dont-want-to-go-into-next-season-with-a-losing-streak/b03f9ac8-0473-46c1-8b9b-5b5bfd5e47db
NFC North - Playoff picture cut and dry for Packers, Vikings and Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north/article-1/NFC-North-Playoff-picture-cut-and-dry-for-Packers-Vikings-and-Bears/6b7d23c6-ea22-4649-9b53-6411a791494f
CJ - Experiencing all that with my dad was real cool -- maybe surreal for my dad: http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/12/26/calvin-johnson-experiencing-all-of-that-with-my-dad-was-real-cool-maybe-surreal-for-my-dad/
Scott Mitchell calls Lomas' actions reprehensible: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121226/SPORTS0101/212260372/1126/Ex-Lion-Scott-Mitchell-calls-Lomas-Brown-s-actions-reprehensible-
Raiola - Purposely missing blocks is bush league: http://www.freep.com/article/20121226/SPORTS01/121226039/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-lomas-brown?
Suh to Sapp - Teach me something instead of criticizing me: http://www.freep.com/article/20121226/SPORTS01/121226037/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-warren-sapp?
Report - Lions would've drafted AP if Megatron went #1 in '07: http://www.freep.com/article/20121226/SPORTS01/121226040/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-adrian-peterson?
Lions notes - Burleson defends CJ's record: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/26/sports/doc50db819808297757430824.txt
Year in review - Detroit Lions: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/26/12/Year-in-Review-Detroit-Lions/landing_lions.html?blockID=839875&feedID=3862
Brown tarnishes career with despicable act: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/26/12/Brown-tarnishes-career-with-despicable-a/landing_lions.html?blockID=839949&feedID=3862
Snowy random thoughts (he discusses Lomas' stupid comment): http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/20428595/snowy-randon-thoughts
Wild week 17- Bears back to trash talk: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51327/wild-week-17-bears-back-to-trash-talk
Wild week 17 - Bears and CJ: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51313/wild-week-17-bears-and-calvin-johnson
Inside slant - 2012 rookie performances: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51320/inside-slant-2012-rookie-performance
AP Pro32 comments about the Lions: http://pro32.ap.org/content/ap-pro32-comments-about-lions-15
Key matchup - Bears defense vs CJ: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/26/key-matchup-bears-defense-vs-lions-wr-calvin-johns
2013 pro bowl roster analysis: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000117397/article/2013-pro-bowl-roster-analysis-nfc
32 week 16 observations (For the Lions it's that the Lions 3 other WRs besides CJ have the lowest yards per carry): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/12/26/32-observations-week-16/
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Johnson says 2000 yds would be huge: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-lions-johnson-2000-yards-would-be-huge-vs-chicago-bears-20121226,0,1084986.story
Lions dealing with injuries: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-lions-dealing-with-injuries-20121226,0,6058051.story
With nothing to lose, Lions could be dangerous: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-spt-1227-bears-matt-bowen--20121227,0,6720186.column
Henry Melton - Lions are dirty: http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/8781683/henry-melton-chicago-bears-expects-dirty-game-detroit-lions
Stafford to Johnson looks familiar: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681515/stafford-to-johnson-looks-familiar
Bears prepared for dirty Lions: http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/Bears-prepared-for-dirty-Lions?blockID=817359&feedID=10330
Power Rankings:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/week-17-power-rankings.html
Game Previews and Predictions:
Week 17 Tale of the tape - Bears at Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/week-17-chicago-bears-at-detroit-lions/
USA Today Expert Picks (1 out of 8 picks the Lions to win): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/12/26/week-17-staff-picks/1792447/
Schrager's week 17 cheat sheet (He picks the Bears to win 27-20): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/week-17-playoff-adrian-peterson-going-for-rushing-record-eric-dickerson-122412
Draft:
Scout talk - top MLBs: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Scout-Talk-Top-Middle-Linebackers.html
Video:
Suh on Sapp's comments: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-Warren-Sapps-comments/e3f60b27-a973-4d44-985a-a63eb09febb8
Stafford on Pettigrew: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-Brandon-Pettigrew/c1e8df4d-74e3-461b-8539-86a19ae61e71
Schwartz on red zone schemes: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-on-red-zone-schemes/8da692a6-a766-49fe-bc9f-1b782186cf79
Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 12-26-12
Articles:
Lions say they need to give CJ more chances in the endzone: http://www.freep.com/article/20121226/SPORTS01/312260075/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-touchdowns?
A lengthy wish for the Lions in 2013: http://www.freep.com/article/20121226/SPORTS01/121225026/detroit-lions-wish-list-2013?
Here are the 10 rays of hope for the Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121226/OPINION03/212260339/1126/sports0101/Here-10-rays-hope-Lions
Articles from opposing team's media:
Bears need to break some trend lines vs Lions: http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/Bears-need-to-break-some-trend-lines-vs-?blockID=817177&feedID=10330
Game Previews and Predictions:
Prisco's score picks (He picks the Lions to win 26-21): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks
Power Rankings:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/week-17-power-rankings.html
Lions say they need to give CJ more chances in the endzone: http://www.freep.com/article/20121226/SPORTS01/312260075/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-touchdowns?
A lengthy wish for the Lions in 2013: http://www.freep.com/article/20121226/SPORTS01/121225026/detroit-lions-wish-list-2013?
Here are the 10 rays of hope for the Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121226/OPINION03/212260339/1126/sports0101/Here-10-rays-hope-Lions
Articles from opposing team's media:
Bears need to break some trend lines vs Lions: http://www.csnchicago.com/football-chicago-bears/bears-talk/Bears-need-to-break-some-trend-lines-vs-?blockID=817177&feedID=10330
Game Previews and Predictions:
Prisco's score picks (He picks the Lions to win 26-21): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks
Power Rankings:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/week-17-power-rankings.html
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Evening Lions Links for Tuesday 12-25-12
Articles:
'Tis the season for gifts, returns and holiday cheers and jeers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Tis-the-season-for-gifts-returns-and-holiday-cheers-and-jeers/3bad664b-184e-416f-a9f0-f6407d2086fa
Lions players share their best Christmas gifts, both given and received: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-players-share-their-best-Christmas-gifts-both-given-and-received-/5794d4a4-c00f-4934-9b18-85337e79b95b
Lions want more return production but lack options beyond Logan: http://www.freep.com/article/20121224/SPORTS01/121224017/detroit-lions-stefan-logan?
Good, bad and ugly - Lions fall, CJ soars: http://det.scout.com/2/1251979.html
CJ more than a silver lining: http://det.scout.com/2/1251980.html
USA Today NFL grades for week 16 (Lions get a D-): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/12/25/week-16-nfc-grades-new-york-giants-get-an-f-dallas-cowboys-get-a-c-minus/1790443/
Schrager's pro bowl selections (He picks Fairley as a DT and CJ made it as a WR): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/pro-bowl-picks-afc-nfc-san-francisco-49ers-seattle-seahawks-122412#tab=photo-title=Wide+receivers+%25284%2529%253A+Calvin+Johnson%252C+Dez+Bryant%252C+Brandon+Marshall%252C+Victor+Cruz&photo=31498320
Best and worst of NFL season in 2012 (CJ is picked for best way to bust a myth): http://www.freep.com/usatoday/article/1791081?
Game Previews and Predictions:
CBS Expert Picks (2 out of 9 pick the Lions to win): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21452768/power-rankings-manning-has-broncos-on-top
Power Rankings:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/week-17-power-rankings.html
Draft:
NFP's top 200 draft prospects - version 2.0: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFPS-Top-200-Draft-Prospects-Version-20.html
Video:
Vibin with JD - Happy Holidays!: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Vibin-with-JD-Happy-Holidays/0a30cec2-ca13-475f-b3f1-90c90920a3df
'Tis the season for gifts, returns and holiday cheers and jeers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Tis-the-season-for-gifts-returns-and-holiday-cheers-and-jeers/3bad664b-184e-416f-a9f0-f6407d2086fa
Lions players share their best Christmas gifts, both given and received: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-players-share-their-best-Christmas-gifts-both-given-and-received-/5794d4a4-c00f-4934-9b18-85337e79b95b
Lions want more return production but lack options beyond Logan: http://www.freep.com/article/20121224/SPORTS01/121224017/detroit-lions-stefan-logan?
Good, bad and ugly - Lions fall, CJ soars: http://det.scout.com/2/1251979.html
CJ more than a silver lining: http://det.scout.com/2/1251980.html
USA Today NFL grades for week 16 (Lions get a D-): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/12/25/week-16-nfc-grades-new-york-giants-get-an-f-dallas-cowboys-get-a-c-minus/1790443/
Schrager's pro bowl selections (He picks Fairley as a DT and CJ made it as a WR): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/pro-bowl-picks-afc-nfc-san-francisco-49ers-seattle-seahawks-122412#tab=photo-title=Wide+receivers+%25284%2529%253A+Calvin+Johnson%252C+Dez+Bryant%252C+Brandon+Marshall%252C+Victor+Cruz&photo=31498320
Best and worst of NFL season in 2012 (CJ is picked for best way to bust a myth): http://www.freep.com/usatoday/article/1791081?
Game Previews and Predictions:
CBS Expert Picks (2 out of 9 pick the Lions to win): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21452768/power-rankings-manning-has-broncos-on-top
Power Rankings:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/week-17-power-rankings.html
Draft:
NFP's top 200 draft prospects - version 2.0: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFPS-Top-200-Draft-Prospects-Version-20.html
Video:
Vibin with JD - Happy Holidays!: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Vibin-with-JD-Happy-Holidays/0a30cec2-ca13-475f-b3f1-90c90920a3df
Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 12-25-12
Merry Christmas!
Articles:
With Rice's record in the rear view mirror, 2,000 yds are now in sight for CJ: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/With-Jerry-Rices-record-in-the-rear-view-mirror-2000-yards-are-now-in-sight-for-Calvin-Johnson/d1c616dd-acea-4ed4-b06b-6a0698e5e521
Bah Humbug - 5 gut wrenching moments in Lions' season: http://www.freep.com/article/20121225/SPORTS01/312250067/detroit-lions-five-gut-wrenching-moments-2012
Using advanced stats, CJ was better in 2011 than 2012: http://www.freep.com/article/20121224/SPORTS01/121224041/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-football-outsiders?
Logan's baffling gaffe only the latest in Lions lore: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121224/OPINION03/212240405/1126/sports0101/Stefan-Logan-s-baffling-gaffe-only-latest-Lions-lore
Turnovers top Lions woes: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121224/SPORTS0101/212240357/1126/sports0101/Turnovers-top-Lions-woes
Calvin - You deserve better: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/24/calvin-you-deserve-better/
Megatron best on new breed WRs: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/24/megatron-best-of-new-breed-of-wrs
NFC North spin cycle: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/24/nfc-north-spin-cycle-packers-roll-vikes-control-fa
Free Head Exam - Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51247/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-49
NFC North QB report: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51229/nfc-north-week-16-quarterback-report-2
Monday Observations (La Canfora discusses coordinators that could be let go. He mentions Linehan could be let go and Pat Shurmur as a possible replacement.): http://www.cbssports.com/columns/story/21449618/monday-observations-jets-sparano-among-coordinators-likely-to-get-boot
$.08 on week 16 ($.05 is on the Lions): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2227/20121224/$08_for_week_16/
Week 16 MVPs (CJ is on this list): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/week-16-mvps-russell-wilson-makes-case-offensive-152446367--nfl.html
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Bears offense could get boost it needs -- from Lions defense: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/17214629-606/bears-offense-could-get-boost-it-needs-from-lions-defense.html
Lovie hopes for a healthy squad vs the Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681486/lovie-hopes-for-healthy-squad-vs-lions#more
Cutler show - We expect Lions best shot: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681481/cutler-show-we-expect-lions-best-shot#more
Power Rankings:
Week 17 Power Rankings: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/week-17-power-rankings.html
Draft:
Top five bowls bursting with draft prospects: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/24/top-five-bowls-bursting-with-draft-prospects
NFP's draft rumblings: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/What-NFP-is-hearing-Draft-Rumblings-2455.html
NFL Draft prospects to watch in bowl games - Part 2: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20121224/nfl-draft-bowl-game-preview-2/?sct=uk_wr_a1
Audio:
CJ on ESPN radio discussing his record: http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=8776650
Articles:
With Rice's record in the rear view mirror, 2,000 yds are now in sight for CJ: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/With-Jerry-Rices-record-in-the-rear-view-mirror-2000-yards-are-now-in-sight-for-Calvin-Johnson/d1c616dd-acea-4ed4-b06b-6a0698e5e521
Bah Humbug - 5 gut wrenching moments in Lions' season: http://www.freep.com/article/20121225/SPORTS01/312250067/detroit-lions-five-gut-wrenching-moments-2012
Using advanced stats, CJ was better in 2011 than 2012: http://www.freep.com/article/20121224/SPORTS01/121224041/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-football-outsiders?
Logan's baffling gaffe only the latest in Lions lore: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121224/OPINION03/212240405/1126/sports0101/Stefan-Logan-s-baffling-gaffe-only-latest-Lions-lore
Turnovers top Lions woes: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121224/SPORTS0101/212240357/1126/sports0101/Turnovers-top-Lions-woes
Calvin - You deserve better: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/24/calvin-you-deserve-better/
Megatron best on new breed WRs: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/24/megatron-best-of-new-breed-of-wrs
NFC North spin cycle: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/24/nfc-north-spin-cycle-packers-roll-vikes-control-fa
Free Head Exam - Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51247/free-head-exam-detroit-lions-49
NFC North QB report: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/51229/nfc-north-week-16-quarterback-report-2
Monday Observations (La Canfora discusses coordinators that could be let go. He mentions Linehan could be let go and Pat Shurmur as a possible replacement.): http://www.cbssports.com/columns/story/21449618/monday-observations-jets-sparano-among-coordinators-likely-to-get-boot
$.08 on week 16 ($.05 is on the Lions): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2227/20121224/$08_for_week_16/
Week 16 MVPs (CJ is on this list): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/week-16-mvps-russell-wilson-makes-case-offensive-152446367--nfl.html
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Bears offense could get boost it needs -- from Lions defense: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/17214629-606/bears-offense-could-get-boost-it-needs-from-lions-defense.html
Lovie hopes for a healthy squad vs the Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681486/lovie-hopes-for-healthy-squad-vs-lions#more
Cutler show - We expect Lions best shot: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4681481/cutler-show-we-expect-lions-best-shot#more
Power Rankings:
Week 17 Power Rankings: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2012/12/week-17-power-rankings.html
Draft:
Top five bowls bursting with draft prospects: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/24/top-five-bowls-bursting-with-draft-prospects
NFP's draft rumblings: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/What-NFP-is-hearing-Draft-Rumblings-2455.html
NFL Draft prospects to watch in bowl games - Part 2: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20121224/nfl-draft-bowl-game-preview-2/?sct=uk_wr_a1
Audio:
CJ on ESPN radio discussing his record: http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=8776650
Week 17 Power Rankings
NFL's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 26): http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/0ap1000000116840/article/week-17-power-poll-denver-broncos-climb-to-the-top
ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28): http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2012/week/17
Detroit News Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121224/SPORTS0101/212240413/1126/sports0101/Detroit-News-NFL-Power-Rankings-Week-17
PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/25/week-16-power-rankings-3/
TSN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 24): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm
Profootball Weekly's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 26): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/24/power-rankings-consistent-broncos-take-hold-of-top
USA Today Power Rankings (Lions ranked 27): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/
WalterFootball's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 22): http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php
CBS Local Power Rankings (Lions ranked 27): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012-nfl-power-rankings/
MLive Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/12/nfl_power_rankings_week_16.html
CBS Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21452768/power-rankings-manning-has-broncos-on-top
SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 26): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-12-24/nfl-power-rankings-week-17-expert-ranks-broncos-packers-49ers/slide/8
Free Press Power Rankings (Lions ranked 32): http://www.freep.com/article/20121226/SPORTS01/121225027/detroit-free-press-nfl-power-rankings-week-17?
SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20121226/nfl-week-16-power-rankings/?sct=uk_t11_a3
Yahoo's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 26): http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/week-17-power-rankings-broncos-grab-hold-top-173245424--nfl.html
AP Pro32 (Lions ranked 28): http://pro32.ap.org/poll
Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28 by Billick and 20 by whatifsports): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings
PFF's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 25): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/12/29/power-rankings-week-17/
Lions Total Average Power Ranking (507/19): 26.7
Previous Week's Power Ranking: 10.8, 11.9, 12.7, 13.9, 18.1, 20.9, 21.6, 18.2, 20.6, 15.6, 13. 9, 20 17.7, 20.5, 22.5, 23.8 and 26.4
ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28): http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2012/week/17
Detroit News Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121224/SPORTS0101/212240413/1126/sports0101/Detroit-News-NFL-Power-Rankings-Week-17
PFT's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/25/week-16-power-rankings-3/
TSN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 24): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/misc/nfl-poll.htm
Profootball Weekly's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 26): http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/24/power-rankings-consistent-broncos-take-hold-of-top
USA Today Power Rankings (Lions ranked 27): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/
WalterFootball's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 22): http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php
CBS Local Power Rankings (Lions ranked 27): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012-nfl-power-rankings/
MLive Power Rankings (Lions ranked 30): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/12/nfl_power_rankings_week_16.html
CBS Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21452768/power-rankings-manning-has-broncos-on-top
SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 26): http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-12-24/nfl-power-rankings-week-17-expert-ranks-broncos-packers-49ers/slide/8
Free Press Power Rankings (Lions ranked 32): http://www.freep.com/article/20121226/SPORTS01/121225027/detroit-free-press-nfl-power-rankings-week-17?
SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20121226/nfl-week-16-power-rankings/?sct=uk_t11_a3
Yahoo's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 26): http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/week-17-power-rankings-broncos-grab-hold-top-173245424--nfl.html
AP Pro32 (Lions ranked 28): http://pro32.ap.org/poll
Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 28 by Billick and 20 by whatifsports): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings
PFF's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 25): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/12/29/power-rankings-week-17/
Lions Total Average Power Ranking (507/19): 26.7
Previous Week's Power Ranking: 10.8, 11.9, 12.7, 13.9, 18.1, 20.9, 21.6, 18.2, 20.6, 15.6, 13. 9, 20 17.7, 20.5, 22.5, 23.8 and 26.4
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