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