Morning Lions Links for Thursday 1-31-13

Articles:

Jerry Rice says CJ is without a doubt the best WR in the game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jerry-Rice-says-Calvin-Johnson-is-without-a-doubt-the-best-receiver-in-todays-game/99469058-c9c1-40a5-ab97-6befb5f7e2fd

Suh heading to China to watch the SB and promote the NFL:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ndamukong-Suh-heading-to-China-to-watch-the-Super-Bowl-and-promote-the-NFL/03cdcead-f65e-4fac-9636-1f3f1eb85689

Twentyman and O'Hara talk Xanders hire, free agency and the SB:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Twentyman-and-OHara-talk-the-Brian-Xanders-hire-free-agency-and-Super-Bowl-XLVII/8a7901cc-842f-4b48-9d5c-b7e32df9696b

Xanders in place to overhaul Lions scouting scheme:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130130/SPORTS01/130130045/detroit-lions-gab-lionsgab-brian-xanders?

Durant working for MTV at SB; hopes to stay with the Lions:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130130/SPORTS01/130130025/detroit-lions-mtv-justin-durant-super-bowl?

As a free agent Graham didn't get the same feeling from the Lions as he got from the Ravens:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130130/SPORTS01/130130059/detroit-lions-baltimore-ravens-corey-graham?

The Lions have won more championships than the Patriots:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/01/detroit-lions-have-won-more-nfl.html

Xanders exactly what the Lions need:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/30/xanders-exactly-what-lions-need/

Lions offseason more interesting with Xanders:   http://det.scout.com/2/1262322.html

Draft:

NFL analyst Gil Brandt believes Dee Milliner would be ideal, but #5 is too high:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFL-analyst-Gil-Brandt-believes-Dee-Milliner-would-be-ideal-but-No-5-is-too-high/03936025-b55d-491e-a9b1-625ffc592b32

Players that struggled during Wednesday's practices at the Texax vs Nation game:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Players-that-struggled-during-Wednesdays-practices-at-the-Texas-VS-The-Nation-Game.html

Players that stood out during Wednesday's practice at the Texas vs Nation game:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Players-that-stood-out-during-Wednesdays-practices-at-Texas-VS-The-Nation-Game.html

2013 Texas vs Nation - Wednesday Practice Report:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21624625/2013-texas-vs-nation-wednesday-practice-report

Video:

Regner's take on the Xanders hire:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/30/13/Video-blog-Curious-hire-by-Lions/landing_lions.html?blockID=856749&feedID=3867

Morning Lions Links for 1-30-13

Articles:

Suh recalls his first full pro bowl experience:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ndamukong-Suh-recalls-his-first-full-Pro-Bowl-experience/614775c4-b2cf-4662-92ce-96efbec31bbd

Lions invest in new Field turf at Ford Field:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Detroit-Lions-invest-in-new-FieldTurf-at-Ford-Field/d6b9b845-b6b4-430d-994a-f522af6348ec

CJ missed Jahvid Best's big play running threat last season:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-missed-Jahvid-Bests-big-play-running-threat-last-season/aad563c7-baf2-49fe-88dd-efe1809b6731

Ex QB greats agree - Stafford needs more help around him:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130129/SPORTS01/130129093/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-nfl-super-bowl-xlvii?

Sapp criticizes Suh again - He's a blind dog in a meat house:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130129/SPORTS01/130129063/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-warren-sapp?

Unlike Titus Young, Randy Moss speaks of joy he gets from playing:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130130/SPORTS0101/301300330/1126/Unlike-Lions-Titus-Young-Randy-Moss-speaks-joy-he-gets-from-playing

CJ has a big fan in HOF receiver Michael Irvin:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130130/SPORTS0101/301300323/1126/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-has-big-fan-Hall-Fame-receiver-Michael-Irvin

Lions Titus Young will mature in due time, says Michael Irvin:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130129/SPORTS0101/301290428/1126/Lions-Titus-Young-will-mature-due-time-Hall-Famer-Irvin-says

ATL's Dave Dameshek ranks CJ as the second best WR, ahead of Moss:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000132672/article/is-calvin-johnson-the-secondbest-wr-in-nfl-history

Will CJ eclipse Rice and Moss:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52706/will-calvin-johnson-eclipse-rice-and-moss

Seifert chat:   http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/46896/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Clayton's mailbag (There's a question in the short takes on whether the Lions should trade Suh):    http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8891329/nfl-mailbag-next-fired-gms

PFF's first downs and TDs allowed stats for LBs (Tulloch has allowed the 8th fewest):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/01/29/signature-stats-first-downs-allowed-linebackers/

Draft:

Texas vs Nation game - players that struggled on Tuesday:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Texas-VS-The-Nation-Game-Players-That-Struggled-Tuesday.html

Texas vs Nation game - players that shined on Tuesday:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Texas-VS-The-Nation-Game-Players-That-Shined-Tuesday.html

Draft risers and fallers:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/risersandfallers

Mock Draft round up:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-mock-draft-round-up-8.html

Prospect Ranking round up:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-ranking-round-up.html

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 1-29-13

Articles:

Mayhew, Lions hire Brian Xanders as Senior Personnel Executive:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-Detroit-Lions-hire-Brian-Xanders-as-Senior-Personnel-Executive/8c0ce320-b6d1-476e-bcba-bbd0b42c7bda

Barry considers it compliment to be categorized with CJ:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Barry-Sanders-considers-it-a-compliment-to-be-categorized-with-Calvin-Johnson/f26263d0-e289-4bf1-a7c1-49dac92667a3

Who stood out at the Senior Bowl and how does that impact the Lions?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Monday-Countdown-Who-stood-out-at-the-Senior-Bowl-and-how-does-that-impact-the-Detroit-Lions/2509d9ce-7cfe-4d26-bf2a-44103f10ec5c

Lions need to play it safe in the draft, says ex-NFL GM Gil Brandt:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130128/SPORTS01/130128075/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-gil-brandt?

Suh saves Louie Anderson during celebrity dive show:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130128/SPORTS01/130128030/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-celebrity-diving-louie-anderson?

Terrell Owens to Lions WR Young - Know your role:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130128/SPORTS0101/301280341/1126/sports0101/Terrell-Owens-Lions-receiver-Titus-Young-Know-your-role

GM CEO Dan Anderson takes a few jabs at Ford's losing Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130128/SPORTS0101/301280426/1126/sports0101/GM-CEO-Dan-Akerson-takes-few-jabs-Ford-s-losing-Lions

Examiner's take on the Xanders hire:   http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-lions-add-brian-xanders-to-front-office

Lions in SB's failed four:   http://www.ironmountaindailynews.com/page/blogs.detail/display/1277/Lions-in-Super-Bowl-s--Failed-Four-.html

PFF's stat - First downs and TDs allowed by CBs (Chris Houston is 12th best):    https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/01/28/signature-stats-first-downs-allowed-cornerbacks/

Ranking the 2012 O-lines (The Lions are ranked #7):    https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/01/28/ranking-the-2012-offensive-lines/4/

Draft:

Preview of Texas vs the Nation Game practices:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Preview-of-Texas-versus-Nation-Game-Practices.html

2013 Mock Draft Round-Up #8

Walterfootball - Charlie's Mock Draft 1-28-13 (He has the Lions taking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick, C Barrett Jones with the #36 pick and S Tony Jefferson with the #65 pick):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2013charlie.php

Football Future's Power Rankings 2-4-13 (He has the Lions picking CB Dee Milliner with the #5 pick):   http://www.footballsfuture.com/2013/nflmockdraft.html

USA Today's NFL Mock Draft 2-4-13 (He has the Lions taking DE Barkevious Mingo with the #5 pick):    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/04/2013-mock-nfl-draft/1889815/

CBS Rang's Mock Draft 2-4-13 (He has the Lions picking LB Barkevious Mingo with the #5 pick):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfldraftscout-RobRang

CBS Brugler's Mock Draft 2-3-13 (He has the Lions taking DE Damontre Moore with the #5 pick):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfldraftscout-DaneBrugler

DraftTek's Mock Draft 1-31-13 (The Lions take DE Damontre Moore with the #5 pick, S Eric Reid with the Round 2 #35 pick, CB Robert Alford with the Round 3 #65 pick, RBC Ray Graham with the Round 5 #130 pick, OLB43 Trevardo Williams with the Round 6 #163 pick and OC Braxton Cave with Round 7 #195 pick):   http://www.drafttek.com/2013-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp

Walterfootball - Walt's Mock Draft 1-29-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick,  G/C/OT Barrett Jones with the #36 pick and RB Jawan Jamison with the #65 pick):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2013.php

NFL.com Mock Drafts 1-25-13 (Brooks, Davis and Brandt have the Lions taking CB Dee Milliner; Daniel Jeremiah and Albert Breer have the Lions taking DE Damontre Moore; and Josh Norris has the Lions take DE Ezekiel Ansah):   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/mock-drafts

SI's Don Bank's mock draft 1.0 1-24-13 (He has the Lions taking OLB Jarvis Jones with the #5 pick):    http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130124/2013-nfl-mock-draft-1/?sct=uk_t12_a3

SN's Mock Draft 1-24-13 (He has the Lions picking OLB Damontre Moore with the #5 pick):   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-01-24/nfl-mock-draft-2013-chiefs-raiders-eagles-jets-giants-cowboys-first-round/slide/5

Foxsports Peter Schrager's Mock Draft 1-22-13 (He has the Lions picking LB Barkevious Mingo with the #5 pick):   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Mock-Draft-Senior-Bowl-EJ-Manuel-Ryan-Nassib-Tyler-Wilson-first-round-quarterbacks-012113

Draftcountdown Mock Draft 1-18-13 (He has the Lions picking CB Dee Milliner with the #5 pick):  http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

Mel Kiper's Mock Draft 1.0 1-15-13 (He has the Lions taking LB Jarvis Jones):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52455/mel-kiper-mock-draft-1-0-nfc-north

97.1 On-Air Staff Makes Lions First round pick 1-4-13 (5 pick LB Manti Te'o, 4 pick DE Bjoern Werner, 3 pick DE Jarvis Jones, 2 pick CB Dee Milliner, 1 picks DE Damontre Moore and 1 picks DE Barkevious Mingo.   For some reason the count is wrong in the article.):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/04/97-1-on-air-staff-makes-lions-first-round-pick/

Rotoworld's 2013 Mock Draft 1-2-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Bjoern Werner):   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/42244/344/postseason-mock-draft

NFP Mock Draft 3.0 1-1-13 (He has the Lions picking S Kenny Vaccaro with the #5 pick):    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Mock-Draft-30.html

NFL RealGM's Mock Draft 12-19-12 (He has the Lions taking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick, S Matt Elam with the #37 pick and CB Ryan Lacy with the #69 pick):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2225/20121219/2013_nfl_mock_draft_version_30/

ESPN's Todd McShay's Mock Draft 12-12-12 (He has the Lions picking CB Dee Milliner with the #7 pick):   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121212/SPORTS0101/212120451/1126/Lions-take-Alabama-CB-Dee-Milliner-Todd-McShay-s-first-mock-draft


First Round Picks:

DE Bjoern Werner - 8
CB Dee Milliner - 8
DE/OLB Damontre Moore - 6
LB Manti Te'o - 5
LB Jarvis Jones - 5
LB Barkevious Mingo - 4
S Kenny Vaccaro - 1
DE Ezekiel Ansah -1

Second Round Picks:

G/C/OT Barrett Jones - 2
S Eric Reid - 1
S Matt Elam - 1

Third Round Picks:

CB Robert Alford - 1
S Tony Jefferson - 1
RB  Jawan Jamison - 1
CB Ryan Lacey - 1

Fifth Round Picks:

RBC Ray Graham - 1

Sixth Round Picks:

OLB43 Trevardo Williams - 1

7th Round Picks:

OC Braxton Cave - 1


Previous Mock Drafts:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-mock-draft-round-up-6_15.html

BTW, if there is another mock draft you want me to add, just let me know in the comment section.

Morning Lions Links for Monday 1-28-13

Articles:

Will the Detroit Lions draft a corner in the first round for the first time since 1998?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Will-the-Detroit-Lions-draft-a-corner-in-the-first-round-for-the-first-time-since-1998/4da032bf-7005-4597-965a-6aa75e4fd81d

49ers Goodwin praises Backus, his teammate at U-M:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130128/SPORTS01/301280066/detroit-lions-jeff-backus-jonathan-goodwin?

Playing from behind hurt takeaway chances for the Lions:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130128/SPORTS01/130128010/detroit-lions-takeaways?

NFC 62 AFC 35 - Suh finishes with two tackles:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130127/SPORTS01/130128002/nfl-pro-bowl-nfc-win-afc?

Exasperated Lions not ready to say farewell to Titus:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21610060/exasperated-lions-not-ready-to-say-farewell-to-titus-young

Draft:

2013 Texas vs the Nation - Intrigue at each position:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21619701/2013-texas-vs-the-nation-intrigue-at-each-position

Mock Drafts:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-mock-draft-round-up-7.html

Draft Prospect Rankings:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-ranking-round-up.html

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 1-27-13

Articles:

Schwartz's South squad wins Senior Bowl 21-16:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jim-Schwartzs-South-Team-squad-wins-Senior-Bowl-21-16/4874d832-5ae3-490b-970c-ac21873ae151

Durant wants to return to the Lions, anxious about free agency:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130127/SPORTS01/301270200/Justin-Durant-wants-to-return-to-Lions-anxious-about-free-agency?

Herman Moore on Titus Young - We all have wake up calls:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130127/SPORTS18/301270183/Ticker-Herman-Moore-on-Lions-Titus-Young-We-all-have-wake-up-calls-?

After bonus, Stafford now counts for $20.82 against the cap:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130126/SPORTS01/130126040/1049/sports01/After-bonus-Lions-Stafford-now-counts-20-82-million-against-cap

Why the Lions must re-think how they view the draft:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/01/26/sports/doc51045b6163336910215087.txt

A look at the top FAs for offense:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21613125/top-2013-nfl-free-agents-offense-receivers-are-top-targets

A look at the top FAs for defense:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21613153/top-2013-nfl-free-agents-defense-even-aging-pass-rushers-get-paid

Draft:

NFP Sunday's Blitz (Pompei list the best at each position from the Senior Bowl):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-5238.html

Five who truly raised their stock during Senior Bowl practices:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21616127/scouts-five-who-truly-raised-their-stock-during-senior-bowl-practices

Defenders rise in the Senior Bowl:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/quarterbacks-struggle-mightily-senior-bowl-defenders-shine-start-014134714--nfl.html

Senior Bowl draft stock up:   http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2013stock.php

Video - Senior Bowl Highlights:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-senior-bowl/0ap2000000131257/2013-Senior-Bowl-highlights

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 1-26-13

Articles:

Last year Reiff was a first round prospect, this year, he knows where he'll be working:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Last-year-Riley-Reiff-was-a-first-round-prospect-this-year-he-knows-where-hell-be-working/017b8135-87cb-420a-b502-607e67140290

10 questions with Twentyman - What's going to happen with Titus?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-Questions-with-Twentyman-What-are-the-Detroit-Lions-going-to-do-with-Titus-Young/335faa48-6f29-47c1-810a-c15b8105f275

Young back on twitter - If ya'll going to cut me let me go:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130125/SPORTS01/130125018/detroit-lions-titus-young-twitter?

Suh defends reputation of being dirty:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8880971/ndamukong-suh-detroit-lions-defends-reputation-being-called-dirty-player

Kiper drops Lions draft grade from a B- to a C:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/01/espns_mel_kiper_drops_detroit.html

Titus Young is begging to be cut loose:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130125/OPINION03/301250431/1126/sports0101/Lions-WR-Titus-Young-begging-cut-loose

An off-season look at Suh, Stafford and Titus:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/01/25/sports/doc5102e143ab5f2770692940.txt

Would you trade Suh for Revis?:    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/25/would-you-trade-suh-for-revis/

Time for Titus to go:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/25/foster-time-for-titus-young-to-go/

Stafford leads via twitter:   http://det.scout.com/2/1260884.html

Draft:

Twentyman offers insight on 15 senior bowl players who stood out:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tim-Twentyman-offers-insight-on-15-players-who-stood-out-at-the-Senior-Bowl/ada7360f-b71d-497b-a8f1-4ed0674a3c6d

Lions coaches make good impression at senior bowl:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130126/SPORTS0101/301260323/1126/sports0101/Lions-coaches-make-good-impression-Senior-Bowl

Here are 10 players to keep an eye on in the senior bowl:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130125/SPORTS0101/301250346/1126/sports0101/Here-10-players-keep-an-eye-Senior-Bowl

Detroit Lions draft - Is Jarvis Jones the guy?:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/01/detroit-lions-draft-is-georgias-jarvis.html

Senior bowl week winners and losers:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000130767/article/senior-bowl-week-winners-and-losers

Preview of the actual senior bowl game - offense:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Preview-of-the-actual-Senior-Bowl-Game-Offense.html

Rules of thumb - Senior Bowl edition:   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2245/20130125/rules_of_thumb_senior_bowl_edition/

Senior Bowl Risers - The offense:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/senior-bowl-risers-offense-001657676--nfl.html

Senior Bowl Risers - The defense:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/senior-bowl-risers-defense-051419906--nfl.html

Video - Surprising stars of the senior bowl:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-senior-bowl/0ap2000000131043/Surprising-stars-of-the-Senior-Bowl

Morning Lions Links for Friday 1-25-13

Articles:

Lions hoping Kris Kocurek, Jim Washburn coaching combo can revitalize the d-line:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Detroit-Lions-hoping-Kris-Kocurek-Jim-Washburn-coaching-combo-can-revitalize-the-defensive-line/3ec2220a-8a1e-42d9-bbd9-1f44946793a3

Young's twitter rant does nothing but reiterate a need for a trade:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Titus-Youngs-Twitter-rant-does-nothing-but-reiterate-a-need-for-trade/e18a69b6-691b-40a6-8b61-5954530c3a80

Detroit Lions this and that - Suh dives and Eric Fischer's rise:    http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/01/detroit-lions-this-and-that-ndamukong.html

Titus Young and Suh are embarrassing the Lions:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/01/there-have-been-no-arrests-so-degree.html

Looking forward - Lions QBs:   http://det.scout.com/2/1260620.html

Latest Suh drama is a joke:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/24/latest-suh-drama-is-a-joke/

Best QBs under 30 (Stafford is in group C and is ranked 9th):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000130600/article/joe-flacco-matt-ryan-among-top-quarterbacks-under-30

PFF's Yards per run stat (CJ is #3 on the list):   http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/01/24/signature-stats-yards-per-route-run/

Senior Bowl:

Lions eye several draft possibilities at senior bowl:
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130125/SPORTS0101/301250346/1126/sports0101/Lions-eye-several-draft-possibilities-Senior-Bowl

5 standout players at senior bowl practice:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130124/SPORTS01/130124073/detroit-lions-nfl-senior-bowl-ncaa?

Desmond Trufant follows family's CB tradition:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130124/SPORTS0101/301240350/1126/sports0101/Desmond-Trufant-follows-family-s-cornerback-tradition

Delmas - mentored Jonathan Cyprien wears swagger well at senior bowl:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130124/SPORTS0101/301240480/1126/sports0101/Louis-Delmas-mentored-Jonathan-Cyprien-wears-swagger-well-Senior-Bowl

Lions have the need for speed at RB:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130125/SPORTS01/301250096/Lions-have-the-need-for-speed-at-running-back?

Senior Bowl Summary - Ten players who shined the most:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-Summary-Ten-Players-Who-Shined-The-Most-This-Week-7111.html

8 players who struggled the most at senior bowl:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-Summary-Eight-Players-Who-Struggled-Most-This-Week-9891.html

Ten observataions from Senior Bowl week:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Ten-observations-from-Senior-Bowl-week.html

Raw Ansah has plenty of talent:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/raw-ansah-plenty-talent-013400278--nfl.html

Senior Bowl Report - So far the Denard Robinson experiment is a major work in progress:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/senior-bowl-report-far-denard-robinson-experiment-major-002237416--nfl.html

Senior Bowl Report - North players get one more chance to impress in unusual surroundings:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/senior-bowl-report-north-team-players-one-more-212510996--nfl.html

Senior Bowl Day 3 takeaways:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000130449/article/senior-bowl-day-3-takeaways-whos-top-running-back

Video - McShay on Denard Robinson:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52635/senior-bowl-mcshay-on-denard-robinson

Draft:

Draft Watch - Middle Linebacker prospects:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52624/draftwatch-middle-linebacker-prospects

Trufant's draft stock soaring; Ansah too raw?:   http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl/story/0ap1000000130606/article/desmond-trufants-draft-stock-soaring-ezekiel-ansah-too-raw

Mock Drafts (I've added Don Banks mock draft and updated a couple of the other mock drafts):   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-mock-draft-round-up-7.html

Miscellaneous:

Jaguars hire ex-Lions assistant George Yarno as o-line coach:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130124/SPORTS01/130124092/detroit-lions-george-yarno-jacksonville-jaguars?

Former Lions RB coach Sam Gash has emerged as one of the leading candidates for Dallas RB coaching job:   http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2013/01/former-detroit-lions-rbs-coach-sam-gash-a-leading-candidate-for-cowboys-rbs-coaching-job.html/

Videos:

Alumni roundtable discussion - Barry vs CJ:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Alumni-Roundtable-Discussion-Barry-vs-Calvin/233d7f4f-e799-42b0-91ef-65613f402058

Mike and Charlie - The player evaluation process:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mike-and-Charlie-The-player-evaluation-process/8a5ea1d3-bd8a-4650-a73b-e0560ed4f1b6

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 1-24-13

Articles:

Schwartz talks Titus, Suh and Washburn at the senior bowl:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/23/schwartz-talks-titus-young-ndamukong-suh-and-jim-washburn-down-at-senior-bowl/

Titus Young says he doesn't want to play if he isn't going to get the football:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/22/titus-young-says-he-doesnt-want-to-play-anymore-if-he-isnt-getting-the-football/

Suh arrives in Hawaii for the 2013 pro bowl:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/23/ndamukong-suh-arrives-in-hawaii-for-the-2013-pro-bowl/

Washburn confirms he will coach with the Lions in 2013:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jim-Washburn-confirms-he-will-coach-with-the-Detroit-Lions-in-2013/18f978d6-e96d-4336-b81b-254e1ef36052

Despite his tweets, Titus still a Lion:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130124/SPORTS01/301240180/Despite-his-tweets-WR-Young-still-a-Lion?

Schwartz pleased to add Washburn as an assistant:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130124/SPORTS01/301240184/Schwartz-pleased-to-add-Washburn-as-defensive-assistant?

Schwartz not concerned with Suh being on a reality dive show:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130123/SPORTS01/130123082/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-ndamukong-suh?

Schwartz not pleased with Titus' rant:  http://www.freep.com/article/20130123/SPORTS01/130123101/detroit-lions-titus-young-jim-schwartz?

The Lions should cut their losses with Titus:   http://www.examiner.com/article/the-detroit-lions-should-cut-their-losses-with-titus-young

New OL coach Jeremiah Washburn is real smart:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130122/SPORTS01/130122023/1049/SPORTS01/New-Lions-OL-coach-Jeremiah-Washburn-real-smart-

New assistant coach Washburn a perfect fit:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130122/SPORTS01/130122074/1049/SPORTS01/New-assistant-coach-Jim-Washburn-Lions-perfect-fit-

New Lions assistant likely to focus on d-line:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130122/SPORTS0101/301220423/1126/sports0101/New-Lions-assistant-Jim-Washburn-likely-focus-defensive-line

Titus won't be punished for Tweets:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130123/SPORTS0101/301230436/1126/sports0101/Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-Titus-Young-won-t-punished-tweets

Schwartz predicts Suh will be a big hit on celebrity diving:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130123/SPORTS0101/301230440/1126/sports0101/Suhnami-alert-Lions-tackle-will-big-hit-Celebrity-Diving-Schwartz-predicts

Lions must rid themselves of Young:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/01/24/sports/doc510062a3f1ade233125866.txt

Suh teammates - Dive show could cause Lions to belly flop:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/23/suh-teammates-dive-show-could-cause-lions-to-belly-flop/

Big decision - QB contracts:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52550/big-decision-quarterback-contracts

Titus sinks further into abyss:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52558/titus-young-sinks-further-into-the-abyss

Rewind 12 - Lions penalties:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52590/rewind12-lions-penalties

Rewind 12 - Special Teams Rankings:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52544/rewind12-special-teams-rankings

Seifert chat:   http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/46818/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Senior Bowl:

Oregon RB Kenjon Barner is trying to prove he's a complete RB:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Oregon-RB-Kenjon-Barner-is-trying-to-prove-hes-a-complete-running-back/12ec58c8-54a7-444e-b2a8-0a118abdd9a6

Former CMU OT Eric Fischer is shooting up the draft boards:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Former-Central-Michigan-OT-Eric-Fisher-is-shooting-up-the-NFL-Draft-boards/7f9e0fa1-d9ee-4b2c-86cf-aaa2dc9e9dfd

Notebook - Williams considered best WR in the draft; McFadden is showing he's a solid corner:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Williams-considered-best-receiver-in-the-draft-McFadden-is-showing-hes-a-solid-corner/6597bcbb-b293-4164-a29e-66fc1e669e7c

Desmond Trufant trying to make a name for himself at CB:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Desmond-Trufant-trying-to-make-a-name-for-himself-at-cornerback/31aba0f6-de63-4733-afd3-ff81081ddf16

Lions getting to know some top CBs at Senior Bowl:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130123/SPORTS01/130123064/detroit-lions-cornerbacks-senior-bowl?

Schwartz gaining a little insight into his senior bowl players:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130123/SPORTS01/130123037/detroit-lions-senior-bowl?

CMU OT Eric Fischer showing he's a viable first rounder:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130123/SPORTS01/301230079/Central-Michigan-OT-Eric-Fisher-shows-he-s-viable-first-round-draft-pick?

Robinson cleared for practice at Senior Bowl, but still getting out kinks as WR:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130123/SPORTS06/130123063/senior-bowl-denard-robinson?

Fans wonder about Denard Robinson, team needs in mailbag:    http://www.freep.com/article/20130123/SPORTS01/130122110/detroit-lions-gab-mailbag-denard-robinson-defense-draft?

Senior Bowl - Lattimore, recovering from ACL, wants to shock the world:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130122/SPORTS01/130122094/1049/SPORTS01/Senior-Bowl-Lattimore-recovering-from-ACL-wants-shock-world-

Robinson missing a major opportunity at the Senior Bowl:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130122/SPORTS06/130122064/1049/SPORTS01/Analyst-Denard-Robinson-missing-major-opportunity-Senior-Bowl

Robinson suffers case of dropsies in second practice:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130122/SPORTS0201/301220408/1126/sports0101/Denard-Robinson-suffers-case-dropsies-second-practice-receiver

CMU's Eric Fischer standing out:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130123/SPORTS0101/301230330/1126/sports0101/CMU-s-Eric-Fisher-standing-out-Senior-Bowl-practices

Schwartz looking for versatility among South Team:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130123/SPORTS0101/301230403/1126/sports0101/Lions-Jim-Schwartz-looking-versatility-among-South-team-safeties

Senior Bowl - Tuesday practice notes:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-Tuesday-prospect-notes.html

Senior Bowl players who struggled on Tuesday:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-Players-Who-Struggled-on-Day-Two.html

Senior Bowl players who shined on Tuesday:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-Players-Who-Shined-on-Day-Two.html

Senior Bowl - Wednesday practice notes:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-Wednesday-prospect-notes.html

Senior Bowl - Players who struggled on Wednesday:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-Players-Who-Struggled-on-Wednesday.html

Players who impressed on Wednesday:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/PLayers-who-impressed-at-Wednesdays-Senior-Bowl-Practices.html

Senior Bowl - Runners on a roll:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21605041/senior-bowl-rushers-led-by-uclas-johnathan-franklin

Risers/fallers:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21605128/2013-senior-bowl-wednesday-risers-fallers

Small college players to watch:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/pat-kirwan/21604857/four-small-college-players-to-watch-from-the-senior-bowl

Stanford LB Chase Thomas has impressed Schwartz:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21599767/former-stanford-lb-chase-thomas-drawing-interest-from-3-4-4-3-teams

Trufant stands out at North practice again:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21599268/2013-senior-bowl-trufant-stands-out-at-north-practice-again

Senior Bowl notes:   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2243/20130123/senior_bowl_notes_tuesday/

Senior Bowl - Eric Fischer impresses:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52585/senior-bowl-eric-fisher-impresses

Mayock's biggest winners from the Senior Bowl:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-senior-bowl/0ap2000000130337/Senior-Bowl-winners

Senior Bowl standouts:   http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl/story/0ap1000000130235/article/markus-wheaton-lane-johnson-among-senior-bowl-standouts

Senior Bowl Report - For North team Backs, size is not the issue:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/senior-bowl-report-north-team-backs-size-not-030806680--nfl.html

Eric Fischer displays top 10 talent:   http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl/story/0ap1000000129595/article/eric-fisher-displays-top10-talent-major-red-flag-on-justin-pugh

Draft:

NFP Scout Talk:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Scout-Talk-6765.html

SI's big board:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130123/2013-nfl-draft-big-board-1/?sct=uk_t11_a1

Three biggest questions from big board:    http://nfl.si.com/2013/01/23/2013-nfl-draft-big-board-1-0-breaking-it-down/?sct=uk_t11_a2

Project pass rush:   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2244/20130124/project_pass_rush/

Video:

Schwartz at Senior Bowl:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000129878/Jim-Schwartz-at-Senior-Bowl

2013 Mock Draft Round-Up #7

NFL.com Mock Drafts 1-25-13 (Brooks, Davis and Brandt have the Lions taking CB Dee Milliner; Daniel Jeremiah and Albert Breer have the Lions taking DE Damontre Moore; and Josh Norris has the Lions take DE Ezekiel Ansah):   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/mock-drafts

SI's Don Bank's mock draft 1.0 1-24-13 (He has the Lions taking OLB Jarvis Jones with the #5 pick):    http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130124/2013-nfl-mock-draft-1/?sct=uk_t12_a3

SN's Mock Draft 1-24-13 (He has the Lions picking OLB Damontre Moore with the #5 pick):   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-01-24/nfl-mock-draft-2013-chiefs-raiders-eagles-jets-giants-cowboys-first-round/slide/5

DraftTek's Mock Draft 1-24-13 (The Lions take DE Damontre Moore with the #5 pick, FS TJ McDonald with the Round 2 #35 pick, ROT Ricky Wagner with the Round 3 #65 pick, OG Alvin Bailey with the Round 5 #130 pick and RBC Kerwynn Williams with the Round 6 #163 pick):   http://www.drafttek.com/2013-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp

Walterfootball - Walt's Mock Draft 1-22-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick,  G/C/OT Barrett Jones with the #36 pick and RB Jawan Jamison with the #65 pick):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2013.php

Foxsports Peter Schrager's Mock Draft 1-22-13 (He has the Lions picking LB Barkevious Mingo with the #5 pick):   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Mock-Draft-Senior-Bowl-EJ-Manuel-Ryan-Nassib-Tyler-Wilson-first-round-quarterbacks-012113

CBS Brugler's Mock Draft 1-21-13 (He has the Lions taking DE Damontre Moore with the #5 pick):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfldraftscout-DaneBrugler

 CBS Rang's Mock Draft 1-21-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfldraftscout-RobRang

Draftcountdown Mock Draft 1-18-13 (He has the Lions picking CB Dee Milliner with the #5 pick):  http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

Walterfootball - Charlie's Mock Draft 1-18-13 (He has the Lions taking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick, C Barrett Jones with the #36 pick and S Tony Jefferson with the #65 pick):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2013charlie.php

Football Future's Power Rankings 1-16-13 (He has the Lions picking CB Dee Milliner with the #5 pick):   http://www.footballsfuture.com/2013/nflmockdraft.html

Mel Kiper's Mock Draft 1.0 1-15-13 (He has the Lions taking LB Jarvis Jones):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52455/mel-kiper-mock-draft-1-0-nfc-north

97.1 On-Air Staff Makes Lions First round pick 1-4-13 (5 pick LB Manti Te'o, 4 pick DE Bjoern Werner, 3 pick DE Jarvis Jones, 2 pick CB Dee Milliner, 1 picks DE Damontre Moore and 1 picks DE Barkevious Mingo.   For some reason the count is wrong in the article.):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/04/97-1-on-air-staff-makes-lions-first-round-pick/

Rotoworld's 2013 Mock Draft 1-2-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Bjoern Werner):   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/42244/344/postseason-mock-draft

NFP Mock Draft 3.0 1-1-13 (He has the Lions picking S Kenny Vaccaro with the #5 pick):    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Mock-Draft-30.html

NFL RealGM's Mock Draft 12-19-12 (He has the Lions taking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick, S Matt Elam with the #37 pick and CB Ryan Lacy with the #69 pick):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2225/20121219/2013_nfl_mock_draft_version_30/

ESPN's Todd McShay's Mock Draft 12-12-12 (He has the Lions picking CB Dee Milliner with the #7 pick):   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121212/SPORTS0101/212120451/1126/Lions-take-Alabama-CB-Dee-Milliner-Todd-McShay-s-first-mock-draft


First Round Picks:

DE Bjoern Werner - 9
CB Dee Milliner - 8
DE/OLB Damontre Moore - 6
LB Manti Te'o - 5
LB Jarvis Jones - 5
LB Barkevious Mingo - 2
S Kenny Vaccaro - 1
DE Ezekiel Ansah -1

Second Round Picks:

G/C/OT Barrett Jones - 2
FS TJ McDonald - 1
S Matt Elam - 1

Third Round Picks:

ROT Ricky Wagner - 1
S Tony Jefferson - 1
RB  Jawan Jamison - 1
CB Ryan Lacey - 1

Fifth Round Picks:

OG Alvin Bailey - 1

Sixth Round Picks:

RBC Kerwynn Williams - 1


Previous Mock Drafts:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-mock-draft-round-up-6_15.html

BTW, if there is another mock draft you want me to add, just let me know in the comment section.

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 1-22-13

Articles:

Schwartz addresses the promotions and additions to his coaching staff:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Jim-Schwartz-addresses-the-promotions-and-additions-to-his-coaching-staff/c206d57b-4cad-4ada-ac20-fddb04d99b09

Can John Bonamego give Lions special teams a boast?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/OHaras-Monday-Countdown-Can-John-Bonamego-give-the-Detroit-Lions-special-teams-a-boost/065b5a28-4c6a-46d0-8a48-b0d59bbe15b6

Schwartz rules out 3-4 defense, Lions keeping wide 9:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130122/SPORTS01/301220092/detroit-Lions-Jim-Schwartz-rules-out-3-4-defense-Wide-9-technique-stays?

Schwartz breaksdown recent coaching changes:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130122/SPORTS01/301220066/Jim-Schwartz-breaks-down-recent-detroit-Lions-coaching-changes?

Draft prospect Te'o is a distraction Lions can't afford:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130121/OPINION03/301210385/1126/SPORTS0101/Draft-prospect-Te-o-distraction-Lions-cannot-afford

Schwartz tries to remain flexible as personnel takes shape:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130121/SPORTS0101/301210405/1126/Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-tries-remain-flexible-personnel-takes-shape

Broyles remains questionable pick for the Lions:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/21/13/Broyles-remains-questionable-pick-for-Li/landing_lions.html?blockID=852423&feedID=3862

Draft:

A look at the 2013 Senior Bowl rosters:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/A-look-at-the-2013-Senior-Bowl-rosters/4415c431-30e9-41f1-ba33-38c68c573e4c

DE Ezekiel Ansah is Senior Bowl's most intriguing prospect; also a look at South squad RBs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/DE-Ezekial-Ansah-is-Senior-Bowls-most-intriguing-prospect-also-a-look-at-South-squad-running-backs/e7456a5d-e0c7-4195-93cc-e85d4ebc116e

Birkett's 5 players to watch at the Senior Bowl:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130121/SPORTS01/130121023/senior-bowl-top-players?

Denard Robinson meets with Lions:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130121/SPORTS06/130121038/senior-bowl-denard-robinson-detroit-lions?

Senior Bowl gig gives Lions coach Schwartz draft edge:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130121/SPORTS0101/301210342/1126/Senior-Bowl-gig-gives-Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-draft-edge

Senior Bowl Monday risers and fallers:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21595095/senior-bowl-monday-risersfallers

10 players to watch at Senior Bowl:   http://det.scout.com/2/1258838.html

It's senior bowl week:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52522/its-senior-bowl-week

2013 Senior Bowl Measurables:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2013-Senior-Bowl-Measureables.html

Senior Bowl - 5 things to watch on the practice field:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-5-things-to-watch-on-the-practice-field-2464.html

Players who had a good first day at the Senior Bowl:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Players-who-had-a-good-first-day-of-practice-at-the-Senior-Bowl.html

Players who need to do better the second day at the Senior Bowl:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Players-who-need-to-do-better-the-second-day-at-the-Senior-Bowl.html

Glennon, Ansah among hot senior bowl prospects:   http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl/story/0ap1000000129322/article/mike-glennon-ezekiel-ansah-among-hot-senior-bowl-prospects

Morning Lions Links for Monday 1-21-13

Articles:

Suh elected to second pro bowl in three years:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/20/ndamukong-suh-elected-to-second-pro-bowl-in-three-years/

Senior Bowl gig gives Lions coach Schwartz draft edge:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130121/SPORTS0101/301210342/1126/sports0101/Senior-Bowl-gig-gives-Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-draft-edge

Draft:

Denard Robinson makes list of prospects to watch at this week's senior bowl:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Michigans-Denard-Robinson-makes-list-of-prospects-to-watch-at-this-weeks-Senior-Bowl/20a5e3f0-a691-43d5-9480-54ac32dd4f16

Eight offensive players to watch in the senior bowl:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Eight-offensive-players-to-watch-in-the-Senior-Bowl.html

Senior Bowl Top 20 Preview:   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/42359/351/senior-bowl-top-20-preview

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 1-20-13

Articles:

CJ named Bobby Layne offensive player of the year:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/19/calvin-johnson-named-bobby-layne-offensive-mvp/

Rob Sims expects changes on the offensive line:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Rob-Sims-expects-changes-on-the-offensive-line-in-2013/79c83c85-85f0-4817-ab02-8bbb32b170db

Harris wants to punt next season for the Lions:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130120/SPORTS01/301200207/Nick-Harris-wants-to-punt-for-Lions-next-season?

Draft:

Week long senior bowl allows teams to get to know the players:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130120/SPORTS01/301200168/Senior-Bowl-gives-in-depth-look?

West holds on to beat the East in the Shrine Game:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000128381/article/west-tops-the-east-2813-in-2013-shrine-game

NFP's Sunday Blitz (Pompei discusses the Senior Bowl):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-5912.html

NFP Previews Six Defensive Players in the Senior Bowl:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Previews-Six-Defensive-Players-in-the-Senior-Bowl.html

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 1-19-13

Articles:

The draft should offer the Lions plenty of options at RB:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/The-draft-should-offer-the-Detroit-Lions-plenty-of-options-at-running-back/b16b38e0-bd9f-4146-8e29-7066fcf91b6b

Mike O'Hara - Despite recent headlines, ND Manti Te'o remains the top MLB:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Mike-OHara-Despite-recent-headlines-Notre-Dame-Manti-Teo-remains-the-top-middle-linebacker/eaddf727-107d-4087-8e27-d147b73a02fe

Lions agree to terms with special teams coordinator John Bonamego:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130118/SPORTS01/130118070/detroit-lions-john-bonamego?

Tyrann Mathieu rumored to be be headed to Detroit Lions:   http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/01/18/tyrann-mathieu-could-be-headed-to-detroit-lions/

Draft:

NFP's final look at the East West Shrine game:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFPs-final-look-at-the-East-West-Shrine-Game-7485.html

Mocking the shrine game participants (He has the Lions taking LB Keith Pough in the third round, S Cooper Taylor going to the Lions in the fifth round and S Brandan Bishop going to the Lions in the 7th round):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2240/20130118/mocking_the_shrine_game_participants/

Morning Lions Links for Friday 1-18-13

Articles:

Lions sign WR Devin Thomas to reserves/future contract:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/17/lions-sign-wr-devin-thomas-to-reservefutures-contract/

The Lions have options at CB come April and at the draft:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/The-Detroit-Lions-will-have-options-at-the-cornerback-position-come-April-and-the-NFL-Draft/99136b8f-7b75-450c-8549-6fac27910423

Chris Houston named Lem Barney defensive player of the year:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/17/chris-houston-recipient-of-the-lem-barney-defensive-player-of-the-year-award/

Will Avril's gamble payoff in 2013?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-Will-Cliff-Avrils-gamble-pay-off-in-2013/e6c53b89-ce2d-412e-9aff-988f7d4bc55a

Who could be the Lions goodbye guys?:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/01/17/13/Who-could-be-the-Lions-goodbye-guys/landing_lions.html?blockID=850705&feedID=3862

Draft:

If Milliner is not available, plenty of CBs available in later rounds:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/01/18/sports/doc50f869c8c8627187832992.txt

NFP reviews the East West Shrine game practices:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Reviews-The-East-West-Shrine-Game-Practices.html

Shrine game practice risers:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21570428/2013-shrine-game-practice-risers

Miscellaneous:

Titans hire ex-Lions assistants Shawn Jefferson, Sylvester Croom:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130117/SPORTS01/130117072/detroit-lions-shawn-jefferson-sylvester-croom-tennessee-titans?

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 1-17-13

Articles:

Muhlbach looking forward to his detour to Hawaii for the pro bowl:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Don-Muhlbach-looking-forward-to-his-detour-to-Hawaii-for-the-Pro-Bowl/c854ca2c-7d07-4df5-bf89-4e78bceaa177

Kassim Osgood named Yale Larry Special Teams Most Valuable player:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/16/kassim-osgood-named-yale-lary-special-teams-most-valuable-player/

Wednesday Breakfast - Do the Lions stick with defense after the first pick:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Wednesday-Breakfast-with-Tim-and-Mike-Do-the-Detroit-Lions-stick-with-defense-after-the-first-pick/c432a281-92b6-44fa-b47f-1b9b224fbea0

Stafford's contract key for finding salary cap relief:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130117/SPORTS01/301170319/detroit-lions-matthew-Stafford-s-contract-the-key-for-finding-salary-cap-relief

Lions salary cap - Find out who's scheduled to make what next season:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130117/SPORTS01/130114053/detroit-lions-salary-cap-breakdown?

Elusive Rating for RBs (Bell is #9, Leshoure is near the bottom at 49):   http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/01/16/signature-stats-elusive-rating/

Draft:

Kiper has the Lions taking Jarvis Jones:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/ESPN-Draft-analyst-Mel-Kiper-Jr-has-the-Detroit-Lions-selecting-Georgia-LB-Jarvis-Jones-at-No-5/2e0dca0b-f578-4f49-be54-88313828f609

Jarvis Jones could bring a ton of heat for Lions but health is an issue:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130116/SPORTS0101/301160418/1126/sports0101/Jarvis-Jones-could-bring-ton-heat-Lions-health-issue

Jones could be a good fit if healthy:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/01/17/sports/doc50f7109cf2894598590860.txt

Seifert on Kiper's mock draft:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52455/mel-kiper-mock-draft-1-0-nfc-north

Top 25 underclassmen that left early:   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-01-15/nfl-draft-2013-ranks-top-25-underclassmen-players-leave-early/

Wednesday's Afternoon review of the East West Shrine practice:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Wednesdays-Afternoon-Review-of-East-West-Shrine-Game-Practices.html

Wednesday's Morning review of the East West Shrine practice:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Wednesdays-Review-of-East-West-Shrine-Game-Practices-4515.html

Wednesday West Shrine Practice report:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21564049/2013-shrine-game-west-practice-report----wednesday

Wednesday East Shrine Practice Report:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21563602/2013-shrine-game-east-practice-report----wednesday

Record breaking underclassman crop dominates again:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21562302/2013-nfl-draft-record-breaking-underclassman-crop-dominates-again

Mock Draft Round-Up:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-mock-draft-round-up-6_15.html

Prospect Ranking Round-Up:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-ranking-round-up.html

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 1-16-13

Articles:

Lions long snapper Don Muhlbach added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Detroit-Lions-long-snapper-Don-Muhlbach-added-to-NFC-Pro-Bowl-Team/177fb70a-21d5-4277-950c-bb5515bb3eb3

CJ will not play in the pro bowl:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/15/calvin-johnson-will-not-play-in-2013-pro-bowl/

Rob Sims recipient of Eric Andolsek award as team's most outstanding lineman:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/01/15/rob-sims-recipient-of-eric-andolsek-award-as-teams-most-outstanding-offensive-lineman/

NFC North - A look at the free agents on all 4 squads:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/NFC-North-A-look-at-the-free-agents-on-all-four-squads/f3151c99-6120-498d-9e9c-f2818b2da572

Bell has history with new RB coach:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130116/SPORTS01/301160087/Joique-Bell-has-history-with-new-detroit-Lions-RB-coach-Curtis-Modkins?

Lions need Dee Milliner to shore up secondary:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130115/SPORTS0101/301150424/1126/sports0101/Gil-Brandt-s-mock-draft-Lions-need-Dee-Milliner-shore-up-secondary

NFL playoffs calling out Stafford even if he's not playing:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/01/16/sports/doc50f5a78e875d2072433957.txt

Lions should draft a RB:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/15/detroit-lions-should-draft-a-running-back/

Avril betting on a long-term deal from the Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000126780/article/detroit-lions-vs-cliff-avril-no-winner-yet

Seifert chat:   http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/46736/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Draft:

Under the radar underclassmen sleepers:   http://nfl.si.com/2013/01/15/2013-nfl-draft-under-the-radar-underclassmen-that-could-be-sleepers/?sct=hp_t12_a7&eref=sihp

Shrine practice - Tuesday East practice report:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21558425/2013-nfl-draft-shrine-game-----tuesday-east-practice-report

Shrine practice - Tuesday West practice report:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21558797/2013-shrine-game-west-practice-report----tuesday

Tuesday Morning East-West practice notes:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Tuesday-Mornings-East-West-Practice-Notes.html

Tuesday Afternoon East-West practice notes:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Tuesday-Afternoons-East-West-Practice-Notes.html

East West Shrine game measurables:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/East-West-Shrine-Game-Measureables.html

Shrine game - First day winners and losers:   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2238/20130115/shrine_game_first_day_winners_and_losers/

Players to watch at East West Shrine game:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000126832/article/collin-klein-among-players-to-watch-at-eastwest-shrine-game

Mock Drafts:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-mock-draft-round-up-6_15.html

Prospect Ranking:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-nfl-draft-prospect-ranking-round-up.html

Video:

Tim and Mike - Mock Draft analysis:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Detroit-Lions-mock-draft-analysis/c4064302-bf80-445f-a576-2169db0ae206

2013 Mock Draft Round-Up #6

Draftcountdown Mock Draft 1-18-13 (He has the Lions picking CB Dee Milliner with the #5 pick):  http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

Walterfootball - Charlie's Mock Draft 1-18-13 (He has the Lions taking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick, C Barrett Jones with the #36 pick and S Tony Jefferson with the #65 pick):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2013charlie.php

DraftTek's Mock Draft 1-17-13 (The Lions take DE Dion Jordan with the #5 pick, OLB Arthur Brown with the Round 2 #35 pick, S Bacarri Rambo with the Round 3 #65 pick, RBF Knile Davis with the Round 5 #130 pick and WRF Devin Street with the Round 6 #163 pick):   http://www.drafttek.com/2013-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp

Football Future's Power Rankings 1-16-13 (He has the Lions picking CB Dee Milliner with the #5 pick):   http://www.footballsfuture.com/2013/nflmockdraft.html

Mel Kiper's Mock Draft 1.0 1-15-13 (He has the Lions taking LB Jarvis Jones):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/52455/mel-kiper-mock-draft-1-0-nfc-north

NFL.com Mock Drafts 1-15-13 (Brooks has the Lions taking DE Bjoern Werner, both Davis and Brandt have the Lions taking Dee Milliner, and Breer has the Lions taking DE Damontre Moore):   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/mock-drafts

NFL.com Mock Drafts 1-14-13 (Jeremiah has the Lions taking DE Damontre Moore and Norris has the Lions taking DE Ezekiel Ansah):   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/mock-drafts

Walterfootball - Walt's Mock Draft 1-15-13 (He has the Lions picking DE/OLB Damontre Moore with the #5 pick,  G/C/OT Barrett Jones with the #36 pick and LB Khaseem Greene with the #65 pick):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2013.php

CBS Rang's Mock Draft 1-13-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfldraftscout-RobRang

CBS Brugler's Mock Draft 1-13-13 (He has the Lions taking DE Damontre Moore with the #5 pick):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfldraftscout-DaneBrugler

97.1 On-Air Staff Makes Lions First round pick 1-4-13 (5 pick LB Manti Te'o, 4 pick DE Bjoern Werner, 3 pick DE Jarvis Jones, 2 pick CB Dee Milliner, 1 picks DE Damontre Moore and 1 picks DE Barkevious Mingo.   For some reason the count is wrong in the article.):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/04/97-1-on-air-staff-makes-lions-first-round-pick/

SN's Mock Draft 1-4-13 (He has the Lions picking OLB Damontre Moore with the #5 pick):   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-01-03/nfl-mock-draft-2013-first-round-no-1-pick-qb-geno-smith-kansas-city-chiefs/slide/5

Rotoworld's 2013 Mock Draft 1-2-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Bjoern Werner):   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/42244/344/postseason-mock-draft

Foxsports Peter Schrager's Mock Draft 1-1-13 (He has the Lions picking LB Barkevious Mingo with the #5 pick):    http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/peter-schrager-nfl-mock-draft-2-manti-teo-to-pittsburgh-steelers-123112

NFP Mock Draft 3.0 1-1-13 (He has the Lions picking S Kenny Vaccaro with the #5 pick):    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Mock-Draft-30.html

NFL RealGM's Mock Draft 12-19-12 (He has the Lions taking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick, S Matt Elam with the #37 pick and CB Ryan Lacy with the #69 pick):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2225/20121219/2013_nfl_mock_draft_version_30/

ESPN's Todd McShay's Mock Draft 12-12-12 (He has the Lions picking CB Dee Milliner with the #7 pick):   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121212/SPORTS0101/212120451/1126/Lions-take-Alabama-CB-Dee-Milliner-Todd-McShay-s-first-mock-draft



First Round Picks:

DE Bjoern Werner - 9
CB Dee Milliner - 7
DE/OLB Damontre Moore - 6
LB Manti Te'o - 5
LB Jarvis Jones - 4
LB Barkevious Mingo - 2
DE Dion Jordan - 1
S Kenny Vaccaro - 1
DE Ezekiel Ansah -1

Second Round Picks:

G/C/OT Barrett Jones - 2
OLB Arthur Brown - 1
S Matt Elam - 1

Third Round Picks:

S  Baccari Rambo - 1
S Tony Jefferson - 1
LB  Khaseem Greene - 1
CB Ryan Lacey - 1

Fifth Round Picks:

RBF Knile Davis - 1

Sixth Round Picks:

WRF Devin Street - 1


Previous Mock Drafts:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-mock-draft-round-up-4.html

BTW, if there is another mock draft you want me to add, just let me know in the comment section.