Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 10-4-12

Articles:

Special Teams coordinator Danny Crossman wants his anonymity back:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Special-teams-coordinator-Danny-Crossman-wants-his-anonymity-back/3a8d95da-021c-4a49-a388-dba19b7baeca

There was a moment Sunday when Cunningham saw the real Lions defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Coordinator-Cut-Up-There-was-a-moment-Sunday-when-Cunningham-saw-the-real-Lions-defense/1c3b30b9-04a7-4080-beda-ddf0d399815c

Lions have what it takes to climb out of 1-3 hole:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121004/SPORTS01/121004048/detroit-lions-jamie-samuelsen-underachieved?

Embattled Lions special teams coach Crossman - I have to get it done:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121004/SPORTS01/121004027/detroit-lions-special-teams-danny-crossman?

Beleaguered special teams boss Danny Crossman says he will teach better:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121004/SPORTS0101/210040455/1126/Beleaguered-Lions-special-teams-boss-Danny-Crossman-says-he-will-teach-better

Lions Stafford, Johnson haven't connected on a TD:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/10/04/lions-stafford-johnson-havent-connected-on-a-td/

Were the expectations too high for the Detroit Lions:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/10/04/were-expectations-too-high-for-the-detroit-lions/

Something missing on Lions special teams:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/10/04/12/Something-missing-on-Lions-special-teams/landing_lions.html?blockID=799927&feedID=3862

A mirage in Michigan?   Lions 1-3 this year, and 6-10 since last year's 5-0 start:   http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/10/04/mirage-in-michigan-detroit-lions-are-1-3-this-year-and-6-10-since-last-season-5/

By the bye - Detroit Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/47313/by-the-bye-detroit-lions-2

CBS First Quarter Grades (Lions get a F):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/20452111/2012-nfl-grades-first-quarter-texans-falcons-ace-opening-test

With help from Lions, Reynaud and Harvin win player of the month:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/04/with-help-from-lions-reynaud-and-harvin-win-player-of-the-month/

Secret Superstars - Week 4 (Cherilus is picked as one):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/10/04/secret-superstars-week-4/

Power Rankings:

PFF's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 20):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/10/04/power-rankings-week-5/

SI's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 22):   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/don_banks/10/03/nfl-week-4-power-rankings/index.html?sct=nfl_t11_a6

Video:

Tim and Mike - What happened to special teams:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/What-happened-to-special-teams/6419dec6-5916-4199-bf06-cd6b4757e07d

Crossman addresses special team issues:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Crossman-addresses-special-teams-issues/30c52c22-ea33-45fb-93eb-92a4b0ade1d2

NFL Network video lets fan listen in on Schwartz:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121004/SPORTS0101/210040503/1126/SPORTS0101/NFL-Network-video-lets-fans-listen-Lions-Jim-Schwartz

Miscellaneous:

Former Lion QB and Michigan QB Drew Henson hired as coach in Yankee's organization:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121004/SPORTS06/121004030/drew-henson-new-york-yankees?

NE re-signs former Lion Bobby Carpenter:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/03/bobby-carpenter-returning-to-new-england/