Morning Lions Links for Thursday 2-28-13

Articles:

Lions are $8 million under the cap after new Raiola and Burleson deals:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130227/SPORTS01/130227061/detroit-lions-salary-cap-breakdown?

Lions GM pleased to retain Burleson's leadership under new deal:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130227/SPORTS01/130227055/detroit-lions-martin-mayhew-nate-burleson-new-deal?

11 Free Agents who could interest the Lions:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130227/SPORTS01/130227046/detroit-lions-nfl-free-agency?

Reggie Bush is not a fit for the Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130228/OPINION03/302280351/1126/SPORTS0101/Reggie-Bush-not-fit-Lions

Patterson would add leadership to Lions defensive line:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130227/SPORTS0101/302270437/1126/SPORTS0101/Mike-Patterson-would-add-leadership-Lions-defensive-line

Lions, Stafford begin extenstion talk:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/02/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-begin.html

Minimal commitment to Raiola:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53543/minimal-commitment-to-dominic-raiola

Ten players who could restructure their contract (Suh is mentioned as one of the players):    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Ten-players-who-could-restructure-their-contracts.html

Tyrann Mathieu says he can cover CJ:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000145653/article/tyrann-mathieu-says-he-could-cover-calvin-johnson

Draft:

Lions have several options at #5:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Detroit-Lions-will-have-several-options-at-cornerback-in-the-NFL-Draft/e8c02c2e-62f0-48f5-849c-48db0c4ebd31

Dave Amerson is an interesting prospect leading up to the draft:  http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/02/27/david-amerson-is-an-interesting-prospect-leading-up-to-aprils-nfl-draft/

Milliner lets Lions corner draft market:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130227/OPINION03/302270315/1126/SPORTS0101/Speedy-Dee-Milliner-lets-Lions-corner-draft-market

Eric Fisher moves to 3rd from 7th on Kiper's big board:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130227/SPORTS0101/302270419/1126/SPORTS0101/CMU-s-Eric-Fisher-moves-third-from-seventh-Kiper-s-Big-Board

Lions have numerous draft options, none of them obvious:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/02/28/sports/doc512f12ee6e6d1583447029.txt

The Lions should be able to fill this pressing need in the draft, but what round:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-detroit-lions-should-be-able-to.html

The drafts biggest mysteries:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000145760/article/manti-teo-tyrann-mathieu-draw-varying-opinions-around-nfl

Ranking top tackle prospects post combine:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53556/ranking-top-tackles-post-combine

Mock Draft Round up (There's a couple updates in there):   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-mock-draft-round-up-12.html

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

Pro Days schedule:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000136391/article/2013-pro-days-schedule

Combine:

Wednesday breakfast with Tim and Mike - Did the combine define the Lions #5 pick:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Wednesday-Breakfast-with-Tim-and-Mike-Did-the-combine-define-the-Detroit-Lions-No-5-pick/184cf3b0-dabb-4d6e-a68a-719d5dfc4c85

The Lions and the Scouting Combine - Offense:   http://www.examiner.com/article/the-detroit-lions-and-the-nfl-scouting-combine-offense

14 players who helped their draft stock the most at the Combine:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/14-Players-Who-Helped-Their-Draft-Stock-Most-At-Combine.html

5 notes from the Combine:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Five-notes-from-the-2013-NFL-Combine.html

7 takeaways from the Combine:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000145674/article/nfl-scouting-combine-7-big-takeaways

NFP Scout Talk - A look at who were the best interviewers:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Scout-Talk-5916.html?sct=uk_t12_a7

Combine predictions gone wrong:    http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/scouting-combine-predictions-gone-wrong-matt-barkley-manti-teo-022513

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 2-27-13

Articles:

Milliner could become cornerstone of Lions defense:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130227/OPINION03/302270315/1126/sports0101/Dee-Milliner-could-become-cornerstone-Lions-defense

Draft:

How Milliner compares to other recent CBs:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130227/SPORTS01/302270119/daily-list-nfl-detroit-lions-combine?

DE Margus Hunt impresses scouts at combine:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/smus-margus-hunt-impresses-scouts-at-combine/

When it comes to CBs, blinding speed can be blinding:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130227/SPORTS01/130226105/detroit-lions-nfl-combine-cornerbacks?

Draft looks short on sizzle, long on uglies:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/26/jarrett-bell-draft-combine-linemen-quarterbacks-sizzle/1949841/

5 first round prospects who should make clubs wary:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/clark-judge/21774113/here-are-five-firstround-prospects-who-should-make-clubs-wary

NFL Combine risers:   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/42630/60/nfl-combine-risers

Clayton's combine observations:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/8992558/2013-nfl-combine-plenty-learned-event-done-right

Scouting Combine's winners:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/scouting-combine-winners-tyrann-mathieu-begins-big-turnaround-015638570--nfl.html

Mock Drafts (There's a couple updates in there):   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-mock-draft-round-up-12.html

Video:

Studs and duds at the Combine:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000145542/Studs-and-duds-at-2013-NFL-Scouting-Combine

Best of the DBs at the combine:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000145535/Best-of-the-DBs-at-the-combine

Evening Lions Links for Tuesday 2-26-13

Articles:

The Lions offseason seems endless:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/02/26/the-lions-off-season-seems-endless/

Should the Lions go after Bush or Jackson?:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/02/26/should-the-lions-go-after-jackson-or-bush/

Mulling the Lions risk tolerance in 2013:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53519/mulling-the-lions-risk-tolerance-in-2013

Teams that may welcome Steven Jackson (One of the teams mentioned is the Lions):   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2013/02/26/steven-jackson-contract-free-agent-future/1948825/

Six potential teams for Jackson (The Lions are picked as one):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000145403/article/six-potential-teams-for-st-louis-rams-steven-jackson

Seifert chat:   http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/47210/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Combine:

Attention Lions - Milliner burns up NFL Combine with 4.3 40 yd dash:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130226/SPORTS01/130226030/detroit-lions-dee-milliner-nfl-combine-draft?

Milliner turns head with blazing 40 times:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130226/SPORTS0101/302260411/1126/sports0101/Possible-Lions-draft-pick-Dee-Milliner-turns-heads-blazing-40-times

Do Dee Milliner's workouts put him into play for the Lions at #5:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Do-Dee-Milliners-combine-workouts-put-him-into-play-for-the-Lions-at-No-5/8963d1be-75b1-49e0-97bb-2b4f7b0cd822

Milliner silences critics:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/02/26/sports/doc512d2132b5e85610203661.txt

Milliner could land in top 5 after blazing 40 time:   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-02-26/scouting-combine-2013-dee-milliner-tyrann-mathieu-nfl-draft-2013

Alabama CB could be right pick for the Lions:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/26/13/Alabama-CB-could-be-right-pick-for-Lions/landing_lions.html?blockID=870217&feedID=3862

Lions - CB Dee Milliner vaults into #5 talk:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53512/lions-cb-dee-milliner-vaults-into-no-5-talk

Milliner boosts draft stock:   http://nfl.si.com/2013/02/26/dee-milliner-boosts-draft-stock-by-showing-off-his-speed/

Milliner, Amerson silence the critics:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21773673/2013-nfl-draft-milliner-amerson-rises-to-the-occasion-banks-falls-back

Combine won't help Damontre Moore's draft stock:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/26/combine-wont-help-damontre-moores-draft-stock/

The smartest decision made in Indy:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap1000000145377/article/ziggy-ansah-solidifies-status-as-top15-pick-margus-hunt-shines

Tyrann Mathieu questions to continue:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21773662/2013-nfl-combine-who-what-is-honey-badger

Mathieu shines at Combine:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/tyrann-mathieu-runs-under-4-5-first-combine-144747502--nfl.html

Bad fit for the NFL?:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/troubled-mathieu-ill-fitting-pro-173120790--nfl.html

Vacarro's slow run won't hurt draft stock:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000145422/article/kenny-vaccaros-slow-40-unlikely-to-hurt-draft-stock

Slay impresses as Banks disappoints in 40 yd dash:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000145357/article/darius-slay-impresses-johnthan-banks-struggles-in-40

Shamarko Thomas eats it, still runs 4.38 40:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21773705/2013-nfl-combine-shamarko-thomas-eats-it-still-runs-438-40

Detroit Lions may not be afforded the opportunity to trade out of the #5 pick:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Detroit-Lions-may-not-be-afforded-the-opportunity-to-trade-out-of-No-5/7563e734-8556-4ed5-ae79-b93910d5ec8c

Combine - DBs make case for the deepest position:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21773893/nfl-combine-defensive-backs-make-case-for-deepest-position

NFP breaks down the DBs that shined:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-breaks-down-the-DBs-who-shined-Tuesday-at-Combine.html

NFP breaks down the DBs that struggled at the combine:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-breaks-down-the-DBs-who-struggled-Tuesday-at-Combine.html

Plenty of questions still surround pass rushing prospects:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Plenty-of-questions-still-surround-pass-rushing-prospects/2c31c7c1-8791-4c56-85b7-9b7392717152

Three players who helped themselves the most at the NFL Combine:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/02/26/caputo-three-players-who-helped-themselves-the-most-at-the-nfl-combine/

DBs who shined:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap1000000145602/article/dee-milliner-tyrann-mathieu-among-defensive-backs-who-shined

DBs - Stock watch:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/26/nfl-combine-defensive-backs-risers-sliders/1949373/

10 things from this year's combine:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/10-things-years-nfl-combine-080536849--nfl.html

Winners and losers from Combine:   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/scouting-combine-winners-and-losers-022513

Scouting Combine losers:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/scouting-combine-losers-manti-te-o-leads-list-212539320--nfl.html

SN's Combine winners and losers:   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-02-26/nfl-combine-2013-winners-losers-draft-manti-teo-milliner

Combine - Expect the unexpected:   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/42627/351/combine-expect-the-unexpected

Lesson's from Combines final day:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000145492/article/nfl-scouting-combine-what-we-learned-tuesday

Monday's combine drill performance vs history:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Mondays-Combine-drill-performance-vs-history.html

Walterfootball's Combine results:   http://walterfootball.com/combine.php

NFL.com's tracker:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/top-performers#year=2013&workout=FORTY_YARD_DASH&position=QB-RB-WR-TE-S-DL-LB-CB-OL-SPEC

Draft:

NFL draft offense position rankings, post-combine:   http://nfl.si.com/2013/02/26/2013-nfl-draft-offense-position-rankings-post-combine/?sct=uk_t11_a6

NFL draft defense position rankings, post-combine:   http://nfl.si.com/2013/02/26/2013-nfl-draft-defense-position-rankings-post-combine/

Mock Draft (Added a couple CBS mock drafts and Walterfootball updated their mock):   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-mock-draft-round-up-12.html

Video:

Scouts take on the final day of combine:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000145505/Scout-s-Take-NFL-Scouting-Combine-Day-4

40 yd dash comparisons:   http://nfl.com/40?module=HP11_content_stream

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 2-26-13

Articles:

How Lions could replace Avril via free agency, draft:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130226/SPORTS01/302260089/Dave-Birkett-detroit-lions-cliff-avril-reggie-bush?

2012 ADP vs Reality - QBs:   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/42611/353/2012-adp-vs-reality-qbs

Combine:

Prospects:

CMU's Eric Fisher could be #1 pick, Mayock says:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130226/SPORTS0101/302260324/1126/Central-Michigan-s-Eric-Fisher-could-No-1-pick-NFL-com-analyst-Mike-Mayock-says

Damontre Moore tries to explain terrible performance at Combine:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21767607/damontre-moore-tries-to-explain-terrible-nfl-combine-performance

Dion Jordan, Ziggy Ansah light up NFL eyes with Combine performances:   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-02-25/dion-jordan-oregon-ezekeil-ziggy-ansah-byu-nfl-draft-2012-scouting-combine

Manti Te'o disappoints, Ansah eletric:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap1000000145323/article/manti-teo-disappoints-with-workout-ezekiel-ansah-electric?icampaign=ATL_newsdriver

Thoughts, Observations, Recaps:  

NFP gives thoughts on players who shined on Monday:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-gives-thoughts-on-players-who-shined-Monday-at-Combine.html?xid=si_nfl

NFP thoughts on players who didn't shine on Monday:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-lets-you-know-which-players-did-not-shine-at-Combine-Monday.html

Obvious winners, losers among LB workouts:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21767605/2013-nfl-combine-obvious-winners-losers-among-lb-workouts

Scouting Combine - What we learned on Monday:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000145303/article/nfl-scouting-combine-what-we-learned-monday

Video:

Prisco, Brinson combine standouts:   http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/nfl/c0c2t3PwaXBe/eye-on-football-combine-recap

Draft:

Mock Drafts:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-mock-draft-round-up-12.html

Evening Lions Links for Monday 2-25-13

Articles:

Breaston nearing a deal with the Steelers, the Lions were reportedly interested in him:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130225/SPORTS01/302250147/Breaston-could-be-nearing-deal-with-Steelers

Lions have other needs bigger than Denard Robinson:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130225/SPORTS01/302250146/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Lions-have-other-needs-bigger-than-Denard-Robinson?

Mayhew can't gamble on projects:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/25/13/Mayhew-cant-gamble-on-projects/landing_lions.html?blockID=869739&feedID=3862

Clayton's mailbag (There's a question on the Lions in there):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8982983/nfl-mailbag-tight-end-franchise-tags-go-up

Rotoworld's top 50 free agents (He predicts the Lions to sign Bush and Levitre.   He also has Houston re-signing with the Lions.  He has Avril signing with the Colts and Cherilus signing with the Texans.):   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/42620/309/top-50-free-agency-forecast?pg=1

Combine:

Prospects:

Mathieu trying to shed bad boy image:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130225/SPORTS01/302250048/Ex-LSU-cornerback-Tyrann-Mathieu-trying-to-shed-bad-boy-image?

When does the value fit with the risk with Tryann Mathieu:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/When-does-the-value-fit-the-risk-with-Tyrann-Mathieu/3f50ebe1-58d3-4660-8ee5-68ed587d3409

Xavier Rhodes one of the top CB prospects in this year's draft:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Xavier-Rhodes-is-one-of-the-top-cornerback-prospects-in-this-years-draft/9316a041-91ed-488b-a41c-cd4a3217e777

Lane Johnson isn't as polished as other tackle prospects, but he may have a higher ceiling:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lane-Johnson-isnt-as-polished-as-other-tackle-prospects-but-he-may-have-a-higher-ceiling/1ef2aae5-1ac1-445f-b55a-068a08db6e8a

Damontre Moore admits to disappointing Combine showing:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000145194/article/damontre-moore-acknowledges-disappointing-combine

Austin, Goodwin revive NFL tweener questions:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap1000000145123/article/tavon-austin-marquise-goodwin-revive-nfl-tweener-questions

Ansah runs an unofficial 4.62 at 274 lbs:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21766663/2013-nfl-combine-ansah-runs-unofficial-462-at-274-pounds

Dehydration cause of Lotulelei's heart condition?:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21766843/2013-nfl-combine-dehydration-cause-of-lotulelei-heart-concern

Would you roll the dice on Jarvis Jones:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Would-you-roll-the-dice-on-Jarvis-Jones.html

Jarvis Jones - Too risky at #5?:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53421/jarvis-jones-too-risky-for-lions-at-no-5

Manti Te'o test results disappointing:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53494/manti-teo-test-results-disappointing

Advancing the WR discussion:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53472/advancing-the-wr-conversation

Mayhew playing close attention to CBs 40 times:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130225/SPORTS01/130225062/detroit-lions-nfl-combine?

Notes, Recaps and Observations:

News and Notes from the Combine:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-to-Manti-Teo---Mike-OHaras-news-and-notes-from-the-NFL-Scouting-Combine/f55db792-afe1-44ce-b563-357ed520775b

Jeremiah's notes on prospects:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap1000000144978/article/star-lotuleleis-heart-condition-sends-teams-scrambling-for-info

More prospect notes:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000145134/article/manti-teo-doesnt-impress-in-40yard-dash-at-combine

Kirwan's combine notes:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/pat-kirwan/21767002/combine-notes-lb-bostic-hybrid-washington-make-big-moves

Combine Confidential:   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_022513.htm

Peter King's Monday Morning QB has Combine notes:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130225/nfl-combine-peter-king-monday-morning-quarterback/?sct=uk_t12_a3

DL risers and slider - Mingo moving up:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/25/nfl-combine-defensive-linemen-risers-sliders/1946803/

QB, WR, RB combine results vs history:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Sunday-at-the-Combine-vs-history-3951.html

Walterfootball's results, stock reports and recaps:   http://walterfootball.com/combine.php

Records set left and right in 40 times:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/mike-freeman/21767115/nfl-combine-records-set-left-and-right-in-40-times

Finding the right o-linemen still vital, but what does that mean nowadays:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130225/2013-nfl-draft-linemen/?sct=uk_wr_a1

Mock Drafts (CBS updated their mock drafts):   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-mock-draft-round-up-12.html

Video:

Xavier Rhodes says he the best CB:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Xavier-Rhodes-says-hes-the-best-cornerback/e8b4f8aa-057c-4581-a10f-3fa863e01d41

Milliner on his injury and confidence:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Dee-Milliner-on-his-injury-and-confidence/00d89667-7e96-4bc3-b76b-dae6ab7404ac

Milliner on corners in today's game:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Dee-Milliner-on-corners-in-todays-game/48bcc3a1-c2e0-422d-a913-88a9e63511ab

Is Ansah the next Aldon Smith:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000145035/Is-Ezekiel-Ansah-the-next-Aldon-Smith

Barkevious Mingo's combine performance:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000145037/Barkevious-Mingo-s-combine-performance

Moore discusses his disappointing perfomance:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000145050/Damontre-Moore-disappointed-by-combine-performance

Manti Te'o's limitations:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000145091/Manti-Te-o-s-limitations

Safety prospects on the evolution of the position:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Safety-prospects-on-the-evolution-of-the-position/4195f0dd-9416-45ca-b96b-fc38bdb3c4b4

LBs bench press:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000145097/NFL-Scouting-Combine-Linebacker-bench-press

Tim and Mike's wrap up from Day 4:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-wrap-up-NFL-Combine-Day-4/e10d5f25-1991-4e3d-b745-0b3d3041eed7

Day 3 Combine surprises:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000145207/Day-3-combine-surprises

A Scouts take on Day 3:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000145212/A-Scout-s-Take-NFL-Scouting-Combine-Day-3

Morning Lions Links for Monday 2-25-13

Combine:

Prospects:

DEs Bjoern Werner, Ziggy Ansah show flashes of ability but lack experience:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130225/SPORTS0101/302250353/1126/DEs-Bjoern-Werner-Ziggy-Ansah-show-flashes-ability-lack-experience

Milliner hoping surgery won't affect his draft value:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130225/SPORTS01/302250050/CB-Milliner-confident-surgery-won-t-affect-his-draft-value

Robinson is looking to catch on with a team at Combine:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/24/13/Denard-Robinson-looking-to-catch-on-at-C/landing_um.html?blockID=869295&feedID=3862

S Matt Elam says 'I love to strike people':   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21761397/2013-nfl-combine-matt-elam-says-i-love-to-strike-people

Observations, thoughts and recaps:

Early gleanings from NFL Combine:   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2250/20130224/early_gleanings_from_nfl_combine/

A wrap-up of some of the big stories at the Combine:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/2013/02/24/milliner-believes-surgery-wont-hurt-draft-stock

Jeremiah recaps the Combine:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap1000000144947/article/ej-manuel-tavon-austin-rise-geno-smith-maintains-status-quo

NFP looks at players who shined on Sunday at Combine:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-looks-at-players-who-shined-Sunday-at-Combine.html

Players that did not shine at Sunday's Combine workout:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Players-that-did-not-shine-at-Sundays-Combine-workout.html

RBs at the Combine - No elite ball carrier in the draft:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2013/02/24/nfl-scouting-combine-runningbacks/1944293/

Judgements from Day 4 of combine:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21761989/judgements-milliner-out-to-prove-doubters-wrong-at-combine

5 moments from Day 4:   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/scouting-combine-day-4-moments-matt-scott-tavon-austin-022413#tab=photo-title=Sweet+Sunday&photo=31606241

Miscellaneous:

At NFL combine, can teams trust troubled players?:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2013/02/24/nfl-scouting-combine-tyrann-mathieu-alec-ogletree/1944767/

Mock Drafts:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-mock-draft-round-up-12.html

Lions prospect meetings:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/02/lions-combine-prospect-meetings.html

Video:

Tim and Mike wrap up Day 4 of the Combine:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-wrap-up-NFL-Combine-Day-4/e10d5f25-1991-4e3d-b745-0b3d3041eed7

Peter King wraps up the Combine weekend:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/nfl/20130224/peter-king-nfl-combine.sportsillustrated/?xid=si_nfl

How much does speed matter:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000145021/How-much-does-speed-matter

Who's draft stock is on the rise?:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000145022/Draft-stock-on-the-rise

Skill position players star at combine:   http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/draft/2013/02/25/1945401/

2013 Mock Draft Round-up #12

SN's Optimum Mock Draft 3-1-13 (He has the Lions taking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick):
http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-03-01/nfl-mock-draft-2013-optimum-scouting-star-lotulelei-no-1-first-round-pick-projec/slide/5

NFP Mock Draft 7.0 3-1-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Ezekiel Ansah with the #5 pick):    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Mock-Draft-Version-70.html

NFL.com Mock Drafts 3-1-13 (Davis, Brandt, Norris and Casserly have the Lions taking CB Dee Milliner; Albert Breer, Pioli and Billick have the Lions taking DE Damontre Moore; Daniel Jeremiah has the Lions taking DE Ezekiel Ansah;  Brooks has the Lions taking DE Bjoern Werner; and Tannebum has the Lions taking Dion Jordan):   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/mock-drafts

Foxsports Peter Schrager's Mock Draft 2-28-13 (He has the Lions picking LB Barkevious Mingo with the #5 pick):   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/post-nfl-combine-mock-draft-022813

Rotoworld's 2013 Mock Draft 2-27-13 (He has the Lions picking CB Dee Milliner):   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/42642/344/post-combine-mock-draft

DraftTek's Mock Draft 2-28-13 (The Lions take LB Jarvis Jones with the #5 pick, RB Giovani Bernard with the Round 2 #35 pick, RBC Andre Ellington with the Round 3 #65 pick, FS DJ Swearinger with the Round 5 #130 pick, CB Sanders Commings with the Round 6 #163 pick and OG JC Tretter with Round 7 #195 pick):   http://www.drafttek.com/2013-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp

Yahoo's Shutdown Corner's Mock Draft 2-27-13 (He has the Lions taking CB Dee Milliner):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-post-combine-mock-draft-picks-1-183411669--nfl.html

SI's Don Bank's mock draft 2.0 2-27-13 (He has the Lions taking OT Eric Fisher with the #5 pick):  http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130227/nfl-mock-draft-2/?xid=si_nfl

USA Today's NFL Mock Draft 2-26-13 (He has the Lions taking CB Dee Milliner with the #5 pick):    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2013/02/26/nfl-combine-shakes-up-mock-draft/1950123/

Walterfootball - Walt's Mock Draft 2-26-13 (He has the Lions picking CB Dee Milliner with the #5 pick,  LB Arthur Brown with the #36 pick and DE Sam Montgomery with the #65 pick):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2013.php

CBS Kirwan's mock draft 2-26-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Ezekiel Ansah):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/pat-kirwan/21774502/mock-draft-after-solid-combine-oklahoma-ot-johnson-a-safe-pick-for-chiefs

CBS Prisco's mock draft 2 2-26-13 (He has the Lions taking CB Dee Milliner):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/pete-prisco/21767548/prisco-mock-no2-a-change-at-the-top

CBS Clark Judge's mock draft 2-26-13 (He has the Lions picking OT Eric Fisher):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/clark-judge/21773745/mock-draft-take-one-chiefs-go-for-joeckel

CBS Rang's Mock Draft 2-25-13 (He has the Lions picking LB Jarvis Jones with the #5 pick):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfldraftscout-RobRang

CBS Brugler's Mock Draft 2-25-13 (He has the Lions taking CB Dee Milliner with the #5 pick):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfldraftscout-DaneBrugler

CBS Prisco's Mock Draft 2-25-13 (He has the Lions taking CB Dee Milliner with the #5 pick):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/pete-prisco/21767548/prisco-mock-no2-a-change-at-the-top

CBS Will Brinson's Mock Draft 2-25-13 (He has the Lions taking LB Jarvis Jones with the #5 pick):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21732796/2013-nfl-mock-draft-combine-showing-can-make-all-the-difference

Walterfootball - Charlie's Mock Draft 2-25-13 (He has the Lions taking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick, S Jonathan Cyprien with the #36 pick and C/G David Quessenberry with the #65 pick):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2013charlie.php

SN's Vinnie Iyer's Mock Draft 2-22-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick):   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-02-22/nfl-mock-draft-2013-round-1-first-new-pick-team-chiefs-browns-lions/slide/5

Ourlads Mock Draft 1.0 2-21-13 (He has the Lions picking CB Dee Milliner):   http://www.ourlads.com/nfl-mock-draft/2013/

Sports Network Mock Draft 2.0 2-20-13 (He has the Lions taking DE Damontre Moore):   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_022013.htm

KFFL Mock Draft 2-18-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Damontre Moore):    http://www.kffl.com/a.php/132857/nfl-draft/2013-NFL-Mock-Draft

Draftcountdown Mock Draft 2-14-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Bjoern Werner with the #5 pick, and CB Desmond Trufant with the #36 pick):  http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

Ourlads Chris Steuber's mock draft 1.0 2-12-13 (He has the Lions picking DE Bjoern Werner):    http://www.ourlads.com/chris-steuber-nfl-mock-draft/2013/

McShay's Mock Draft 2-7-13 (He has the Lions taking DE Dion Jordan):    http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/8921178/2013-nfl-mock-draft-linemen-dominate-top-board

 Mel Kiper's Mock Draft 2.0 2-7-13 (He has the Lions taking LB Jarvis Jones):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53019/draftwatch-kiper-and-mcshay-mocks-2-0

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

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/


First Round Picks:

CB Dee Milliner - 13
DE Bjoern Werner - 7
DE/OLB Damontre Moore - 5
LB Jarvis Jones - 4
DE Ezekiel Ansah - 3
DE Dion Jordan - 2
OT Eric Fisher - 2
LB Barkevious Mingo - 1

Second Round Picks:

S Jonathan Cyprien - 1
LB Arthur Brown - 1
RB Giovani Bernard - 1
S Matt Elam - 1
CB Desmond Trufant - 1

Third Round Picks:

C/G David Quessenberry - 1
DE Sam Montgomery - 1
RBC Andre Ellington - 1
CB Ryan Lacey - 1

Fifth Round Picks:

FS DJ Swearinger - 1

Sixth Round Picks:

CB Sanders Commings - 1

7th Round Picks:

OG JC Tretter - 1


*Note - I removed the 97.1 staff picks.

Previous Mock Drafts:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-mock-draft-round-up-11.html

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

Evening Lions Links for Sunday 2-24-13

Articles:

Ray Lewis talks Lions before Daytona 500:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130224/SPORTS01/130224022/ray-lewis-brad-keselowski-daytona-500-detroit-lions?

Lions hope to get something out of OLs Nagy, Austin next season:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130224/SPORTS01/130224028/detroit-lions-offensive-linemen-bill-nagy-rodney-austin?

Vaccaro to meet with the Lions today:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130224/SPORTS01/130224027/texas-safety-kenny-vaccaro-versatile?

Combine:

Prospects:

Lions should be able to find a good cover safety in this draft:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Detroit-Lions-should-be-able-to-find-a-good-cover-safety-early-in-this-years-draft/40641479-b4d5-4f5e-aa10-c1f5b7335c0f

Anonymous scouts take aim at Bjoern Werner:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/24/anonymous-scouts-take-aim-at-bjoern-werner/

Milliner has  heard the criticism and is out to prove he is elite:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Dee-Milliner-has-heard-the-criticism-and-is-out-to-prove-he-is-elite/4e05d82e-0d0b-4699-a70e-8185186454d9

Milliner to doubters - watch the combine:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130224/SPORTS01/130224036/alabama-dee-milliner-nfl-combine?

Possible first rounder DB Milliner - I'm the best:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130224/SPORTS0101/302240344/1126/Possible-Lions-first-rounder-Dee-Milliner-m-best-DB-draft

Austin may have solidified first round status with a fast 40 time:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tavon-Austin-may-have-solidified-first-round-status-with-a-fast-40/616001a5-9147-4d3e-ad77-511683aa569e

RB Onterio McCalebb burns up the 40 yd dash:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/24/onterio-mccalebb-burns-up-the-40-yard-dash/

40 record safe as McCalebb's time bumped down:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21761175/nfl-combine-auburn-rb-mccalebb-runs-unofficial-421

Denard Robinson runs 4.43 in 40 yd dash:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130224/SPORTS06/130224023/denard-robinson-4-3-40-yard-dash-michigan-wolverines-nfl-combine?

Robinson's draft stock probably fell at the combine today:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/02/denard-robinson-draft-stock-probably.html

CB Amerson spent 2012 chasing INT record:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21761139/2013-nfl-combine-david-amerson-spent-2012-chasing-int-record

DT Lotulelei dealing with heart condition:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21761561/utah-dt-star-lotulelei-dealing-with-heart-condition

Mingo, Montgomery bet on themselves:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000144365/article/barkevious-mingo-sam-montgomery-bet-5k-on-draft

Results:

Overall:

Walterfootball's results, stock reports:   http://walterfootball.com/combine.php

RB Results:

40 yd dash:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21761072/2013-nfl-combine-40-yard-dash-results---rbs

Broad Jump:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21761503/2013-nfl-combine-broad-jump-results---rbs

Bench press:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21761477/2013-nfl-combine-bench-press-results---rbs

WR results:

40 yd dash:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21760757/2013-nfl-combine-40-yard-dash-results---wr

Vertical Jump:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21761292/2013-nfl-combine-vertical-jump-results---wrs

Bench press:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21760866/2013-nfl-combine-bench-press-results---wrs

Recaps, Thoughts and Observations:

Draft Outlook (Packers writer takes a look at the top players in the draft.   There are comments from an anonymous scout in there):   http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/draft-outlook-ik8s730-192799541.html

SEC safeties standing out:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21761389/2013-nfl-combine-sec-safeties-standing-out

Kirwan's Combine thoughts:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21761048/nfl-combine-observations-looks-like-a-gronk-draft-at-tight-end

Daniel Jeremiah's observations from the Combine:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap1000000144528/article/matt-barkley-makes-fantastic-impression-on-arizona-cardinals

Five things folks at the Combine are buzzing about:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000144569/article/kansas-city-chiefs-eyeing-alex-smith-luke-joeckel-more-buzz

Scouting Combine - What we learned Day 4:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000144932/article/nfl-scouting-combine-what-we-learned-day-4

Mayock's Combine headlines:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000144928/article/mike-mayocks-four-weekend-combine-observations

Combine Day 4 tracker:   http://nesn.com/2013/02/nfl-combine-live-tavon-austin-among-prospects-to-watch-during-day-4-drills-2/

WR sliders and risers:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/24/nfl-combine-wide-receivers-workout-marquise-goodwin-creates-buzz/1943727/

Disinformation headlines NFL Scouting Combine Talks:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000144303/article/disinformation-headlines-nfl-scouting-combine-talks

Player historical scores by position - Offensive Line:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Player-historical-scores-by-position-Offensive-Line.html

Video:

Ziggy Ansah on his skill set:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/BYU-DE-Ziggy-Ansah-on-his-skill-set/580dd8b0-6b3c-4da4-9a40-bbd0481936ef

Schrager on Ansah:   http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=9eb4efc8-b137-4956-b6e1-be51d5190fe0&from=foxsports/nfl/home_gallery

Bjoern Werner on his football background:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bjoern-Werner-on-his-football-background/3e047adc-cae2-462a-96bd-ebef14c23a63

Jarvis Jones on his health status:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Georgia-LB-Jarvis-Jones-on-his-health-status/e160ba1d-5748-4642-a56d-b7dec854a743

Tyrann Mathieu addresses his off-field issues:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tyrann-Mathieu-addresses-his-off-the-field-issues/59bed986-5280-4ec0-864e-95819d02d292

Kenjon Barner on his combine objectives:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Kenjon-Barner-on-his-combine-objectives/8b0f1b75-52ec-47b7-ba75-6499bccb9bcd

Is Austin the next DeSean Jackson:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000144612/Is-Tavon-Austin-the-next-DeSean-Jackson

Austin a matchup nightmare:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000144547/article/mike-mayock-tavon-austin-is-a-matchup-nightmare

McCalebb's burning speed:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000144849/McCalebb-s-blazing-speed

Blazing a trail (A look at the top 40 times):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000144821/Blazing-a-trail

Best value WR:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000144853/Best-value-wide-receiver

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 2-24-13

Articles:

O'Hara says Lions need for a pass rusher screams draft me:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Mike-OHara-says-the-Lions-need-for-a-pass-rusher-screams-draft-me/6e836b4b-a894-4f20-8031-6176b616d831

Cherilus had knee therapy, reports say:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130224/SPORTS01/302240254/Lions-offensive-tackle-GosderCherilus-had-knee-therapy-reports-say?

Warren Sapp to speak at Lions coaches clinic:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130223/SPORTS01/130223003/Hall-of-Famer-Warren-Sapp-to-speak-at-Lions-coaches-clinic?

Lions might be forced to use a draft pick on a punter:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130223/SPORTS01/130223012/Lions-might-be-forced-to-use-a-draft-pick-on-a-punter?

Most and least secure among local college and pro coaches:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130223/SPORTS18/130223001/Jamie-Samuelsen-s-blog-Most-and-least-secure-among-the-local-college-and-pro-coaches?

Changes in order for Lions o-line:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130223/SPORTS0101/302230372/1126/sports0101/Changes-order-Detroit-Lions-O-line

Lions need D but high end o-linemen available:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/23/13/Lions-need-D-but-high-end-O-linemen-avai/landing_lions.html?blockID=868735&feedID=3862

Jason Fox as part of the Lions o-line solution:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/72922/jason-fox-as-part-of-lions-o-line-solution

Kicker/punter market could miss the mark:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/23/kicker-punter-market-could-miss-the-mark/

Titans agree to terms with S George Wilson:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/titans-agree-terms-george-wilson-180822824--nfl.html

Combine:

Prospect Articles:

Notebook - Questions still surround Jarvis Jones:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Questions-still-surround-Georgia-LB-Jarvis-Jones/8e1d9f19-8736-45a0-8d91-88acdb5b51b5

Despite Spine issues, Jones looked fine to the Lions:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130223/SPORTS01/130223049/georgia-linebacker-jarvis-jones-detroit-lions-nfl-combine-spine?

Jones gets a clean bill of health from doctors at Combine:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130223/SPORTS0101/302230389/1126/sports0101/LB-Jarvis-Jones-gets-clean-bill-health-from-doctors-Combine

Jarvis Jones neck causes red flag for multiple teams and has taken him out of first round consideration:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/23/jarvis-jones-neck-causes-red-flag-for-multiple-teams/

Jones - no change in spine since 09:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21755142/2013-nfl-combine-jarvis-jones-no-changes-in-spine-since-stinger-in-09

Bjoern Werner's overseas route to the NFL combine makes him an intriguing prospect for the Lions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/DE-Bjoern-Werners-overseas-route-to-the-NFL-Combine-makes-him-an-intriguing-prospect-for-the-Lions/cd81a718-802c-46ed-807a-8a70313edc28

Manti Te'o impressive in front of the NFL combine media:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Manti-Teo-impressive-in-front-of-the-NFL-Combine-media/8cf1233c-5fd2-47a4-a4cc-4f5e142e5c14

Manti Te'o tells media he's determined to shift focus to football:    http://www.freep.com/article/20130224/SPORTS01/302240250/Notre-Dame-LB-Manti-Te-o-tells-media-he-s-determined-to-shift-focus-to-football?

Packers one of the first teams to interview Manti Te'o:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53398/manti-teo-and-packers-bears-vikings

Mayhew says comparisons between Ziggy Ansah and Jason Pierre Paul are fair:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-says-comparisons-between-Ziggy-Ansah-and-Jason-Pierre-Paul-are-fair/c6a11941-1475-489c-aa7f-3976966efb21

Ansah already has media game under control:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130223/SPORTS01/130223027/ziggy-ansah-brigham-young-nfl-combine?

Ansah - Risky or future star?:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/pete-prisco/21755175/ziggy-ansah-risk-or-future-star-

Ansah's raw potential winning out over inexperience:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21754376/2013-nfl-combine-ansahs-raw-potential-winning-out-over-inexperience

Ansah has huge potential:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/23/ezekiel-ansah-byu/1941623/

D-linemen Ansah, Floyd take unconvential routes to stardom:   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-02-23/nfl-combine-2013-ezekiel-ansah-byu-sharrif-floyd-florida-defensive-line

Mayhew says team looking at Denard Robinson should have a specific role in mind:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-said-teams-looking-at-Denard-Robinson-should-have-a-specific-role-in-mind/51f7b36b-5bc5-4523-bf7f-e3902c10d00c

Dion Jordan will miss 3-4 months after shoulder surgery:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/23/dion-jordan-will-miss-3-4-months-after-shoulder-surgery/

DE Sam Montogomery had times when effort wasn't needed:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21755269/lsu-de-sam-montgomery-had-times-when-effort-was-not-needed

Lane Johnson is the fastest o-lineman out of his stance:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/23/lane-johnson-is-the-fastest-offensive-lineman-out-of-his-stance/

Proud small town prospect Guard Gilkey survived bullying:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21754971/2013-nfl-combine-proud-small-town-prospect-gilkey-survived-bullying

Ogeletree's off-field history weighing down stock:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21754784/2013-combine-ogletrees-off-field-history-weighing-down-stock

Ogeletree - Draft's top MLB?:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53412/alec-ogletree-drafts-best-mlb

Top pass rusher Quanterus Smith may not be able to work out pre draft:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21754906/2013-nfl-draft-nations-leading-pass-rusher-may-not-be-able-to-work-out-prior-to-draft

DT Sharrif Floyd a possible top 10 pick, friends with Suh:   http://blogs.detroitnews.com/lions/2013/02/23/florida-dt-sharrif-floyd-a-possible-top-10-pick-friends-with-ndamukong-suh/

Lions should keep an eye on Oklahoma State Punter/Kicker Quinn Sharp:   http://blogs.detroitnews.com/lions/2013/02/21/detroit-lions-should-keep-eye-on-punter-quinn-sharp/

Faulk - Austin a cross between Harvin, Welker:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000144507/article/tavon-austin-is-like-a-harvinwelker-hybrid-faulk-says

OL Terron Armstead runs crazy fast 4.71 40 yd dash:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21753958/ol-terron-armstead-runs-crazy-fast-471-40-yard-dash

Watching offensive linemen sprint:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53383/watching-offensive-linemen-sprint

Results:

Overall:

Walterfootball Results, Stock report:   http://walterfootball.com/combine.php

NFL Combine Results tracker:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/tracker

How locals fared at Combine:   http://blogs.detroitnews.com/lions/2013/02/23/how-locals-at-nfl-scouting-combine-workouts-saturday/

TE Results:

40 yd dash times:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21754518/2013-nfl-combine-40-yard-dash-results-te

3 cone drills:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21755048/2013-nfl-combine-3-cone-drill-results---tes

Vertical jump:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21755006/2013-nfl-combine-vertical-jump-results---tes

Broad jump:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21755025/2013-nfl-combine-broad-jump-results---tes

Bench press:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21754983/2013-nfl-combine-bench-press-results---tes

OL Results:

40 yd dash:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21753943/2013-nfl-combine-40-yard-dash-results---ol

Vertical Jump:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21754909/2013-nfl-combine-vertical-jump-results---ol

Broad Jump:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21754826/2013-nfl-draft-broad-jump-results-ol

Bench press:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21754497/2013-nfl-combine-bench-press-results-ol

Reviews, Recaps:

Lions at the Combine - What we took away from Day 3:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/02/23/detroit-lions-at-the-nfl-scouting-combine-what-we-took-from-day-3/

Combine - What we learned Day 3:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000144362/article/nfl-scouting-combine-what-we-learned-from-day-3

Banner day for o-linemen:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap1000000144392/article/terron-armstead-lane-johnson-head-banner-day-for-olinemen

10 takeaways - Lineman sets record:   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Scouting-Combine-Lane-Johnson-Terron-Armstead-offensive-linemen-dazzle-in-day-3-022313

Judgements from Day 3 - Jones just one among group of boom or bust prospects:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21755464/judgements-jones-just-one-among-group-of-boomorbust-prospects

Mayock's 8 best observations:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2013/02/23/nfl-mike-mayock-best-scouting-combine-comments/1941319/

Scouting Combine buzz:   http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/ScoutingCombine/Buzz.php

NFP's breakdown players who shined on Saturday, day 3:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-breaks-down-players-who-shined-in-Saturdays-workout.html

NFP's breakdown of players who struggled on Saturday, day 3:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFPs-breakdown-of-players-who-struggled-Saturday-at-Combine.html

O-line risers and sliders:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/23/rise-fall-offensive-line/1941809/

TE riser and sliders:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/23/tight-ends-workout-nfl-scounting-combine-tyler-eifert-zach-ertz-gavin-escobar/1941839/

Miscellaneous:

Teams don't honor 40-time data, they measure it themselves:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21754085/2013-nfl-combine-teams-dont-honor-nfl-40-time-data-

Mock Draft Update (I added Casserly's mock.   He has the Lions taking Dee Milliner.   Also, NFL added another mock draft.   They added Tannebum's mock.   He has the Lions taking Dion Jordan.):    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-mock-draft-round-up-11.html

Lions Combine Prospect Interviews:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/02/lions-combine-prospect-meetings.html

Video:

Tim and Mike wrap-up Day 3 at the combine:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-wrap-up-NFL-Combine-Day-3/521f0930-405c-4c9f-b9a7-702bbcf9fb36

Robinson on transitioning to a WR:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Denard-Robinson-on-transitioning-to-WR/9967cf35-3bf0-4fd9-91ae-d91bb0bc2fc7

Manti Te'o on his desire to focus on football:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Manti-Teo-on-his-desire-to-focus-on-football/c60c091d-ef54-4bc3-a599-86697a5b1c6a

Manti Te'o addresses Lennay Kekua:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Manti-Teo-addresses-Lennay-Kekua/31228545-b8d9-4861-b519-2568add459a4

Tavon Austin a draft gem:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000144492/Tavon-Austin-a-draft-gem

Eric Fischer - I'm going to keep battling:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000144289/Eric-Fisher-I-am-going-to-keep-battling

Watch Armstead dazzle:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000144461/Terron-Armstead-s-dazzling-combine-performance

What do GMs look for at the combine:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000144281/What-do-GMs-look-for-at-combine

Scouting Combine review RBs:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000144487/NFL-Scouting-Combine-review-running-backs

Day 3 Takeaways:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53418/video-day-3-nfl-combine-takeaways

Impressions from Day 3 of combine:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/nfl/20130223/nfl-scouting-combine-day-3.sportsillustrated/?sct=uk_t11_a8

O-linemen workout at combine:   http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2013/02/24/1942443/

Combine standouts:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000144462/Mayock-Best-of-Day-1

Rare offensive line class:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-fan-pass/0ap2000000144429/NFL-Fan-Pass-Rare-offensive-line-class

Lions Combine Prospect meetings

I'm going to keep track of who they meet with.

DE Devin Taylor:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/02/detroit_lions_interview_mammot.html

OT Lane Johnson:   http://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/305075810593824768

TE Don Sims:  
http://www.twitter.com/davebirkett/status/305030130533814272

Punter Josh Hubner:    http://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/304635315082100737

Lions are suppose to meet with FSU DE Tank Carradine:   http://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/305390425823395840

S Kenny Vaccaro to meet with the Lions today, Sunday:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130224/SPORTS01/130224027/texas-safety-kenny-vaccaro-versatile

Lions are suppose to meet with CB Dwayne Gartz today, Monday:    http://www.freep.com/article/20130225/SPORTS01/302250050/Alabama-CB-Dee-Milliner-confident-surgery-won-t-affect-his-NFL-draft-value

Walterfootball also has a listing:   http://walterfootball.com/draft2013meetingsteams.php

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 2-23-13

Articles:

Notebook - What does the future hold at the Safety position?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-What-does-the-Detroit-Lions-future-hold-at-the-safety-position/b37c5ec8-042f-462f-894c-4f161620e74b

Mayhew says Lions are targeting 9 of 23 free agents:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-says-Detroit-Lions-are-targeting-nine-of-23-prospective-free-agents/c66347de-43b5-4b29-a1f4-632b2ae77766

Lions looking to re-sign nine free agents ... but which ones are they?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-says-the-Lions-are-looking-to-re-sign-nine-free-agents--but-which-ones-are-they/ecd33ea9-8a29-4858-a016-5fa011debac4

Mayhew already seeing the benefits of Xanders hire:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-already-seeing-the-benefits-of-Brian-Xanders-hire/95c696c0-faf2-4722-9bd6-8e24b18e054b

Mayhew still extending a helping hand to Titus Young:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/02/22/martin-mayhew-still-extending-a-helping-hand-to-titus-young/

Mayhew gushes about pass rushing prospects:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130223/SPORTS0101/302230326/1126/Lions-GM-Martin-Mayhew-gushes-about-pass-rush-prospects

Xanders has been a good pickup says Mayhew:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130222/SPORTS01/130222058/detroit-lions-brian-xanders-martin-mayhew?

Lions undecided about bringing back Spievey:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130222/SPORTS01/130222044/detroit-lions-martin-mayhew-amari-spievey?

Mayhew has productive talks with Stafford's agent:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130222/SPORTS01/130222030/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford?

Mayhew wants to help Titus Young through problems:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130222/SPORTS01/130222056/detroit-lions-titus-young?

Lions notes - Flipping draft picks and Combine:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/22/13/Lions-notes-Flipping-draft-picks-and-Com/landing_lions.html?blockID=868123&feedID=3862

Lions - Ominous words on Delmas:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53337/lions-ominous-words-on-louis-delmas

Eight in the box - Biggest cap causality:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53304/eight-in-the-box-biggest-cap-casualties

With free agency looming, Lions and Dolphins have key decisions to make:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/jason-la-canfora/21747751/with-free-agency-looming-lions-and-dolphins-have-key-decisions-to-make

Free agent Duel - Cherilus or Houston:   http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/22/free-agent-duel-cherilus-or-houston/

Lions Free Agent options - Defense:   http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-lions-free-agent-options-defense

Ranking the 2013 Free Agent - Safeties:   http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/23/ranking-the-2013-free-agents-safeties/

Ranking the 2013 Free Agent - CBs:   http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/22/ranking-the-2013-free-agents-cornerbacks-2/

Combine:

Prospects:

Could the Lions take a guard at #5:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Could-the-Detroit-Lions-take-a-guard-at-No-5/3a676c8f-87c0-46c4-81df-e61861b625b5

Tavon Austin could fill alot of holes for the Lions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tavon-Austin-could-fill-a-lot-of-roles-for-the-Detroit-Lions/2c2f9be1-f588-4104-b832-3894326461ac

Austin could fill several holes for the Lions:   http://blogs.detroitnews.com/lions/2013/02/22/tavon-austin-could-fill-several-holes-for-detroit-lions/

Teron Armstead could be a mid option at OT:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Terron-Armstead-could-be-a-mid-round-option-at-offensive-tackle/1938e9b9-4b62-4bda-80f8-b3ce60687510

Central's Eric Fischer could be a fit for the Lions:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/02/central-michigans-eric-fisher-could-be.html

The sudden rise of Elon WR Aaron Mellette:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21748249/the-sudden-rise-of-elon-wide-receiver-aaron-mellette

WR Rogers not hiding from troubled past:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21747696/2013-nfl-combine-darick-rogers-not-hiding-from-troubled-past

Lattimore hopes to inspire during incredible comeback:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/2013/02/22/lattimore-hopes-to-inspire-during-incredible-comeb

Lacy looks to continue Alabama's RB tradition at Combine:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/2013/02/22/lacy-looks-to-continue-alabama-rb-tradition

Barrett Jones out a few months after surgery:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21747238/2013-nfl-combine-barrett-jones-out-a-few-months-after-foot-surgery

Small cause for concern (Warmack smaller than expected):   http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap1000000143694/article/chance-warmack-smaller-than-expected-meet-luke-marquardt

Lions unsure if Penn St LB Michael Mauti can be more than a special teams contributor:   http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2013/02/detroit_lions_unsure_if_michae.html

Steelers drooling over Ansah:   http://www.rotoworld.com/player/cfb/131806/ezekiel-ansah

T Watson the OL version of Ansah:   http://www.rotoworld.com/player/cfb/132040/menelik-watson

Five players who could blow up at Combine:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/21/five-players-who-could-blow-up-nfl-scouting-combine/1937753/

From the Combine - Joeckel leads a loaded o-line class, but others are gaining on him:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/combine-luke-joeckel-leads-loaded-class-o-linemen-144830768--nfl.html

Results:

2013 Combine - OL, TEs show their strength, depth in bench press:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21747885/2013-nfl-combine-hidden-gems-along-ol-surprise-in-bench-press

Walterfootball's Results, Stock Reports:   http://walterfootball.com/combine.php

Walterfootball's listing of Team's prospect meetings:   http://walterfootball.com/draft2013meetingsteams.php

Observations/Thoughts/Reviews and articles:

What we took from Day 2 at the Combine:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/02/22/detroit-lions-at-the-nfl-scouting-combine-what-we-took-from-day-2/

Day 2 Combine Judgements:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21748425/all-eyes-on-teo

2013 Combine updates:   http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/50888469/ns/sports-nfl/

NFP reviews today's specialist workout:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-reviews-todays-specialists-workout.html

NFL Scouting Combine - What we learned Day 2:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000144113/article/nfl-scouting-combine-what-we-learned-on-day-2

For NFL teams, Combine is all about medical tests:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/for-nfl-teams-combine-is-all-about-the-medical-tests/related/

Mock Drafts (I added a new one and Sporting New is updated from Joeckel to Werner):   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/02/2013-mock-draft-round-up-11.html

Miscellaneous:

Safety George Wilson signs with Titans:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130222/SPORTS01/130222066/tennessee-titans-george-wilson-detroit-lions?

Video:

Chance Warmack on his size and mentality:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Chance-Warmack-on-his-size-and-mentality/e04b5684-b265-4021-b837-9ca5f69d2354

Mayhew on small skill prospects:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-Mayhew-on-small-school-prospects/27ba41b9-9ab1-45a4-9b5a-957afb7a86f5

WR Tavon Austin on his skill set:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/WR-Tavon-Austin-on-his-skill-set/9cfe3ddd-90e6-4dc9-bd66-e8ed4826ac1c

Schwartz on tackle Eric Fischer:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-tackle-Eric-Fisher/666c9564-b6f4-4ff2-acdf-6d9d842a7da1

Mayhew on the evolution of the NFL:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-Mayhew-on-the-evolution-of-the-NFL/bbc43752-a3e4-400d-b0f7-ba53bfacbbf6

Mayhew's final word on Titus Young:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-Mayhews-final-words-on-Titus-Young/a367794a-9f8c-4550-be59-2ff73af69741

Tim Twentyman one on one with Mayhew:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Twentyman-one-on-one-with-Martin-Mayhew/71a57e82-1c54-4349-ad1a-7ed581a65dfe

Schwartz on high hopes for Leshoure:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-high-hopes-for-Mikel-Leshoure/2157c11f-4876-464b-bd67-79e4bdd79f7d

Schwartz on the need for more explosive runs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-the-need-for-more-explosive-runs/6fd10afa-3de6-44a7-a84f-d2b4f02d951a

Schwartz on ESPN radio (Starting at around 26:00):   http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=8975781

Will Lions find help for Megatron:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000143913/Will-Lions-find-help-for-Megatron

Tim and Mike wrap-up Day 2 at the Combine:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-wrap-up-NFL-Combine-Day-2/83d412a5-9e47-4dc6-b4b5-75ae487a9e81

Day 2 Combine takeaways:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53365/video-day-2-nfl-combine-takeaways

Best RB value in the draft:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap2000000144094/Best-value-RB-in-the-draft