Morning Lions Links from Local Media for Saturday 12-22-12

I'm breaking the Links up into two groups today.   This first group is from the Local Media.

Articles:

Detroit Lions Official Website:

Pettigrew doubtful for Saturday's game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/pregame/article-1/Brandon-Pettigrew-doubtful-for-Saturdays-game/7c6aa932-857c-4832-8d22-04b2f972f554

Mike Thomas is looking forward to the offseason to truly learn the Lions offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Mike-Thomas-is-looking-forward-to-the-offseason-to-truly-learn-the-offense/ce8f4001-b182-4269-b1d9-91b496b519d3

Gruden on Stafford's mechanics - I think sometimes we might over analyze that:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jon-Gruden-on-Matthew-Staffords-mechanics-I-think-sometimes-we-might-over-analyze-that/ac319965-b499-4964-ae0c-9c6127d9ef86

It's the game, and the joy of playing that motivates Louis Delmas:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Friday-Focus-It%E2%80%99s-the-game-and-the-joy-of-competing-that-motivates-Louis-Delmas/2c08ae2b-03cf-4404-8285-4d179163e26d

CJ doesn't blame Jerry Rice for not wanting him to hold the record:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Calvin-Johnson-doesnt-blame-Jerry-Rice-for-wanting-to-hold-on-to-his-record/b2259c1e-ca6b-4574-97a3-dbd13e578952

The football player in Delmas won't let him call it quits on the season:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/-The-football-player-in-Louis-Delmas-wont-let-him-call-it-quits-on-the-season/acc1ba9e-3d71-46af-a6ed-b9d7b70502ed

Michael Turner, Jacquizz Rodgers among players Lions must concern themselves with:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Michael-Turner-Jacquizz-Rodgers-among-players-Lions-must-concern-themselves-with/f15f098a-d548-41f0-8611-4b5f67e9116b

Avril on d-line personnel, Atlanta and his plans for Christmas:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/12/21/cliff-avril-on-d-line-personnel-atlanta-and-his-christmas-plans/

Herman Moore sits down with CJ for Ford Lions report:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/12/20/herman-moore-sits-down-with-calvin-johnson-for-ford-lions-report-hman84-bigplaycj-wxyzdetroit/

Broyles - Nothing is going to stop me from coming back:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2012/12/20/broyles-nothing-is-going-to-stop-me-from-coming-back/

Detroit News:

Houston looks forward to tangling with Roddy White:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121222/SPORTS0101/212220315/1126/Lions-Chris-Houston-looks-forward-tangling-Falcons-Roddy-White

Trashing talking Falcons' father doesn't faze Brian Robisikie:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121221/SPORTS0101/212210325/1126/Trash-talking-Falcons-father-doesn-t-faze-Lions-Brian-Robiskie

Hard work keeps Falcons TE at the top of his game:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121221/SPORTS0101/212210366/1126/Hard-work-keeps-Falcons-tight-end-Tony-Gonzalez-top-game

Pettigrew doubtful for Saturday, boosting Will Heller's role:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121221/SPORTS0101/212210447/1126/Lions-Brandon-Pettigrew-doubtful-Saturday-boosting-Will-Heller-s-role

Oft injured Delmas won't change plan - I'm a reckless man:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121220/SPORTS0101/212200477/1126/SPORTS0101/Oft-injured-Lion-Louis-Delmas-won-t-change-plan-m-reckless-man-

Lionhearted CJ relentlessly pursues Rice's record:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121220/OPINION03/212200341/1126/SPORTS0101/Lionhearted-Calvin-Johnson-relentlessly-pursues-Jerry-Rice-s-record

Likely loss of Pettigrew puts another dent in Lions passing game:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121220/SPORTS0101/212200450/1126/SPORTS0101/Likely-loss-Brandon-Pettigrew-puts-another-dent-Lions-passing-game

Lions high on OT Jason Fox, despite lack of action:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121220/SPORTS0101/212200322/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-high-OT-Jason-Fox-despite-lack-game-action

Lions set to kick off free wifi:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121221/BIZ/212210337/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-set-kick-off-free-Wi-Fi

Detroit Free Press:

Lions are wasting Megatron's talent:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121222/COL08/312220110/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-drew-sharp?

Houston dependable in Detroit, in line for big payday:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121222/SPORTS01/312220114/detroit-lions-chris-houston?

Tulloch, other veterans stay positive:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121222/SPORTS01/312220072/detroit-lions-stephen-tulloch-veterans?

Three points for the Lions vs the Falcons tonight:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121222/SPORTS01/312220070/detroit-lions-three-points-atlanta-falcons?

Lions players tell the truth - holiday edition:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121222/SPORTS01/312220092/detroit-lions-tell-truth-holidays?

A quick look at the Falcons:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121222/SPORTS01/312220060/detroit-lions-quick-look-atlanta-falcons?

CJ on NFL record's - Those are big deals:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121221/SPORTS01/312210066/1049/sports01/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-NFL-records-Those-big-deals-

NFL.com writer - Lions are a clown show:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121221/SPORTS01/121220084/1049/sports01/NFL-com-writer-Lions-clown-show-

Birkett chat:   http://live.freep.com/Event/Thread.aspx?Id=74812

Most NFL analysts feel CJ will break the record:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121221/SPORTS01/312210121/1049/sports01/Ticker-Most-NFL-analysts-feel-Lions-Johnson-will-break-Rice-s-record

Falcons hope to avoid letdown vs Lions on Saturday:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121221/SPORTS01/121220083/1049/sports01/Falcons-hope-avoid-letdown-Saturday-vs-Lions

Delmas - Knee injury very frustrating, but don't call him injury prone:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121220/SPORTS01/121220065/1049/sports01/Lions-Delmas-Knee-injury-very-frustrating-don-t-call-him-injury-prone

Lions have high hopes for OL Jason Fox next season:   http://www.freep.com/article/20121220/SPORTS01/121220031/1049/sports01/Lions-high-hopes-OL-Jason-Fox-next-season

Oakland Press:

CJ's ability to beat defenses has set him up for the record:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/22/sports/doc50d4b202c85a9745344798.txt

CJ's individual record rings hollow on a losing team:   http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/20/sports/doc50d35c2955fe4883426033.txt

5 things Lions must do to beat the Falcons:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2012/12/22/sports/doc50d4896ba3617704345347.txt

CJ sees this season as an aberration:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2012/12/lions-calvin-johnson-sees-this-season.html

Click on Detroit:

Lions in the spoiler role again:   http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/Lions-in-the-spolier-role-against-Atlanta-Falcons/-/1719418/17874982/-/format/rss_2.0/-/ul14r/-/index.html

WXYZ 7:

Herman Moore - Lions unexpected journey:    http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/herman-moore-breaks-down-the-ups-and-downs-of-lions-season

Excuses aplenty, Lions playing for jobs with two games left:   http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/matt-shepard-previews-the-falcons-lions-game-at-ford-field

CBS Detroit:

CJ - Lions woes centered around one simple hiccup:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/12/20/johnson-lions-woes-this-season-are-centered-around-one-simple-hiccup/

Foxsports Detroit:

Bounce back game for the Lions?:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/21/12/Bounce-back-game-for-Lions/landing_lions.html?blockID=838481&feedID=3862

Rice's record within reach for Megatron:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/12/20/12/Rices-record-within-reach-for-Megatron/landing_lions.html?blockID=838055&feedID=3862

Detroit Scout:

Lions haven't quit on Schwartz:   http://det.scout.com/2/1251216.html

Video:

Inside the huddle with Suh:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Inside-the-Huddle-with-Suh/f77a1d15-2265-4a7d-9090-3e95e0e247a5

CJ on Jerry Rice record:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-the-Jerry-Rice-record/70552957-ebf3-4edf-881e-209a49919d05

Cunningham on defending the screen:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cunningham-on-defending-the-screen/278d928b-a0c7-4db5-b044-d9edab6dda3a

Schwartz on Delmas character:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-on-Louis-Delmas-character/d3701fee-4cab-4ac5-8828-0f7dbfa43fe5

Tim and Mike - Can the Falcons offense be stopped?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Can-the-Falcons-offense-be-stopped/cadfdcea-ce81-460e-a112-9f1fbf875665

Tim and Mike - Saturday night football:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Saturday-night-football/31716072-57a3-464e-a0bd-37a152aa7004

Tim and Mike - Should Suh make the pro bowl:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Should-Suh-make-the-Pro-Bowl/088b30b1-dcd4-4d73-b508-b17b7d9432fb

Audio:

Schwartz on sirius:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Jim-Schwartz-on-Sirius-Radio---12-20-12/1e332c15-d7da-40ed-bac9-cd8f23b03d1a