Morning Lions Links for Friday 8-31-12

Articles:

Stafford - Johnson connection can be dialed up at any time:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-pre4/article-1/OHara-The-Stafford-Johnson-connection-can-be-dialed-up-at-any-time/e5d545cc-04a9-4d0d-8570-8372fad3e632

After explosive first quarter, Lions almost don't get the win:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-pre4/article-1/After-explosive-first-quarter-Lions-almost-dont-get-the-win/dc8830e0-1cc6-4279-af4c-0b1990e2d647

Did Kellen Moore show enough to make the 53 man roster?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-pre4/article-1/Did-Kellen-Moore-show-enough-to-make-the-53-man-roster/37878dea-9f17-4aba-9cf9-95258aa65d5a

Four Downs - Leshoure's performance, Stafford to Johnson, special teams and WR battle:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-pre4/article-1/Four-Downs-Leshoures-performance-Stafford-to-Johnson-special-teams-and-WR-battle/ac5c7d3b-1f4a-4a8d-9a23-ca055aec685c

Whether the Lions are ready for the opener and who stepped up:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/2012-pre4/article-1/OHaras-Burning-Questions-Whether-the-Lions-are-ready-for-the-opener-and-players-who-stepped-up/d84b6b9f-87ed-4639-bf5f-de09c1f0c0da

Game notes - Lions vs Bills:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/gameday/article-1/Game-Notes-Lions-vs-Bills/355e95e2-a106-490c-a796-88c38d648b95

Leshoure makes big strides:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120831/SPORTS0101/208310368/1126/sports0101/Lions-RB-Mikel-Leshoure-makes-big-strides

Lions offense shines in final dress rehearsal:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120830/SPORTS0101/208300501/1126/sports0101/Lions-offense-shines-final-dress-rehearsal

Stafford, CJ connect for TD in final exhibition game:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120830/SPORTS0101/208300495/1126/sports0101/Lions-tandem-Matthew-Stafford-Calvin-Johnson-connect-TD-final-exhibition-tuneup

Detroit 38 Buffalo 32 - Running game gives Lions a leg up:   http://www.freep.com/article/20120831/SPORTS01/308310210/Detroit-38-Buffalo-32-Run-game-gives-Lions-a-leg-up-vs-Bills?

Leshoure makes lasting impression in finale:   http://www.freep.com/article/20120831/SPORTS01/308310197/Lions-RB-Mikel-Leshoure-makes-lasting-impression-in-finale?

Alphonso Smith shows versality, moves from CB to safety:   http://www.freep.com/article/20120831/SPORTS01/308310211/Lions-Alphonso-Smith-shows-versatility-moves-from-CB-to-safety?

Lions - Bills notes and quotes:   http://www.freep.com/article/20120831/SPORTS01/308310213/Lions-38-Bills-32-Notes-quotes-from-Thursday-night-s-win-over-Buffalo?

Moore saves best for last in exhibition finale:   http://www.freep.com/article/20120831/SPORTS01/120831004/Lions-QB-Kellen-Moore-saves-best-for-last-in-exhibition-finale?

Graham hangs good impression in Lions' head:   http://www.freep.com/article/20120831/SPORTS01/120831003/Punter-Ben-Graham-hangs-good-impression-in-Lions-head?

3 questions with Birkett:   http://www.freep.com/article/20120831/SPORTS01/308310199/Three-Lions-questions-with-Free-Press-sports-writer-Dave-Birkett?

Preseason game ends on a high note:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/08/31/sports/doc50402e41a1df9036403157.txt

Moore to the rescue:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/08/30/12/Lions-beat-Bills-in-final-preseason-game/landing_lions.html?blockID=783113&feedID=3862

Lions stand victorious in final preseason game:   http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/lions-stand-victorious-in-final-preseason-game

Lions beat Bills to end preseason:   http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-lions-beat-buffalo-bills-to-end-preseason

Say farewell to the 2012 preseason - Seifert wrapups the final preseason games:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/45612/say-farewell-to-the-2012-preseason

Lions beat Bill 38-32 in final preseason game:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-beat-bills-38-32-023131112--nfl.html

Moore finishes preseason strong:   http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/08/31/2251792/moore-finishes-strong.html

Non-game Articles:

Status of Delmas is uncertain:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120831/SPORTS0101/208310387/1126/sports0101/Status-Lions-CB-Louis-Delmas-uncertain

Change in injured reserve rules doesn't impact the Lions right now:  http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120830/SPORTS0101/208300490/1126/sports0101/Change-injured-reserve-rules-doesn-t-impact-Lions-right-now

Lions 53 man roster will be set tonight; retaining talent is top priority:   http://www.freep.com/article/20120831/SPORTS01/308310127/Lions-53-man-roster-will-be-set-tonight-retaining-talent-is-top-priority?

Lions report - Willie Young could be this year's front-four stud:  http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-08-30/detroit-lions-willie-young-cliff-avril-fantasy-football-defense

Lions seem to be headed in the right direction:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/wires/08/30/2020.ap.fbn.lions.preview.1065/index.html

Stafford to star in new ESPN commercial:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/45601/draft-video

AFC West Chat wrap (there was a question on the chances of the Lions trading for Moreno):   http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/47583/chat-wrap-a-terrelle-pryor-plan

Bills owner admitted to Detroit area hospital:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20120830/SPORTS0101/208300494/1126/sports0101/Buffalo-Bills-owner-Ralph-Wilson-admitted-Detroit-area-hospital

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Bills quotes (Gilmore talks about CJ):  
http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Transcript-HC-Gailey-QB-Fitzpatrick-CB-Gilmore/c2f4fe45-66ba-4a0a-a557-f0ba114b197c

Season Previews and Predictions:

SN's NFC North Preview (The Lions are predicted to finish 3rd in the NFC North):   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2012-08-30/2012-nfl-predictions-packers-bears-lions-vikings-rodgers-nfc-north-breakdown

PFW's Dan Arkush's 2012 predictions (Lions finish 3rd in the NFC North):   http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/08/30/dan-arkushs-2012-nfl-predictions