Morning Lions Links for Friday 2-22-13

Articles:

Schwartz says Lions prepared for changes along offensive line:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jim-Schwartz-says-Detroit-Lions-prepared-for-changes-along-offensive-line/8cb885a6-a144-42e0-805c-78c545ab5da1

Schwartz would like to see more explosive runs in 2013:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Jim-Schwartz-would-like-to-see-more-explosive-runs-in-2013/9e82f75a-7326-4204-ad2b-72871d1dcc3d

Leshoure expected to make a big jump in 2013:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Mikel-Leshoure-expected-to-make-a-big-jump-in-2013/cc1dd563-9ee2-4a7f-8576-725de5c7df1b

Lions add Tony Heffernan to coaching staff:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Detroit-Lions-add-Terry-Heffernan-to-coaching-staff/4e274e63-eec7-42a3-9e78-39283ee4f968

Burleson tweets photo of restructured contract:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/02/21/nate-burleson-tweets-a-picture-of-his-restructured-contract/

Schwartz kicks off NFL combine coverage for DetroitLions.com:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/02/21/jim-schwartz-kicks-off-nfl-combine-coverage-for-detroitlions-com-in-indianapolis/

Lions hope to re-sign Avril for less:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130222/SPORTS0101/302220324/1126/sports0101/Lions-hope-re-sign-DE-Cliff-Avril-less

Does CJ have broken fingers?   Lions aren't saying:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130221/SPORTS0101/302210450/1126/sports0101/Does-Calvin-Johnson-broken-fingers-Lions-aren-t-saying

Schwartz says Leshoure might yet become big-play back:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130222/SPORTS01/302220109/Lions-Jim-Schwartz-says-Mikel-Leshoure-might-yet-become-big-play-back?

Burleson will restructure his contract, too:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130221/SPORTS01/130221050/detroit-lions-nate-burleson?

RBs an option later in the draft:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/02/22/sports/doc512676230420a586807274.txt

Free Agent Lions least can least afford to lose:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/02/free-agent-lions-least-can-least-afford.html

Schwartz, Lions move on from Titus Young saga:   http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/192295631.html

Schwartz - New attitude about concussions in the NFL:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000143236/article/jim-schwartz-new-attitude-about-concussions-in-nfl

Leshoure and explosive runs:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53296/lions-mikel-leshoure-and-explosive-runs

Tentative 2013 NFC North Draft picks:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53285/tentative-2013-nfc-north-draft-picks

Updated NFC North cap space:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53267/updated-nfc-north-salary-cap-space

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

Ranking the free agent LBs:   http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/21/ranking-the-2013-free-agents-linebackers/

Ranking the free agent Interior Defenders:   http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/20/ranking-the-2013-free-agents-interior-defenders/

Ranking the free agent Edge Defenders:   http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/02/19/ranking-the-2013-free-agents-edge-defenders/

Combine:

What we took from Day 1 of combine:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/02/22/detroit-lions-at-the-nfl-scouting-combine-what-we-took-from-day-1/

NFL Scouting Combine Notebook - Injury concerns surrounding top prospects:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFL-Scouting-Combine-Notebook-Injury-concerns-surrounding-top-prospects/4c07c137-aac0-4d0c-989f-18b42246f30c

Luke Joeckel and Eric both prospects for Lions at #5:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Luke-Joeckel-and-Eric-Fisher-both-prospects-for-Detroit-Lions-at-No-5/0eef9087-f854-45b2-8486-6406fd22ee1c

NFL combine players of interest to the Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130221/SPORTS0101/302210467/1126/sports0101/In-photos-NFL-Combine-players-interest-Lions

Injuries to two potential draft targets won't scare Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130221/SPORTS0101/302210471/1126/sports0101/Injuries-two-potential-draft-targets-won-t-scare-Lions

Snubbed by BCS schools, CMU's Fischer looks for validation in NFL draft:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130221/SPORTS0101/302210462/1126/sports0101/Snubbed-by-BCS-schools-CMU-s-Eric-Fisher-looks-validation-NFL-draft

CMU Fischer getting scouted as a top 10 tackle:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130222/SPORTS01/302220107/central-michigan-eric-fisher-tackle-2013-nfl-draft?

Milliner draftable, despite injuries:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130222/SPORTS01/302220111/Alabama-CB-Dee-Milliner-draftable-despite-injuries?

Lions have met with Arizona State Punter Josh Hubner:   http://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/304635315082100737

What we learned on Day 1 of the combine:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000143554/article/nfl-scouting-combine-what-we-learned-from-day-1

Burning questions in Indy:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap1000000143205/article/marcus-lattimore-denard-robinson-cornerbacks-on-the-spot

Clayton's combine observations:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/8972359/nfl-combine-thursday-observations-bucs-joeckel-more

Combine Judgements:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21743534/combine-judgements-reid-will-aim-for-talent-not-need-with-top-pick

NFL Combine notes (including measurements):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21743224/nfl-combine-bakhtiari-latest-colorado-offensive-line-product

10 takeaways from Day 1 of combine:   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Scouting-Combine-New-York-Jets-Rex-Ryan-John-Idzik-dispel-Darrelle-Revis-rumors-Day-1-022113

Scouting combine impressions:   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-02-21/nfl-draft-2013-scouting-combine-luke-joeckel-no-1-pick-kansas-city-chiefs

2013 combine snap judgements:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130221/nfl-scouting-combine-2013-snap-judgments/?xid=si_nfl

Analyst - DEs in draft overrated:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/02/21/13/Analyst-Defensive-ends-in-draft-overrate/landing_lions.html?blockID=867625&feedID=3862

NFL Scouting Combine Preview:   http://profootball.scout.com/2/1268295.html

2013 combine preview:   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/42587/351/2013-combine-preview

Scouting Combine Weigh-ins:   http://walterfootball.com/combine.php

NFP Previews 5 LBs/DBs that NFL teams are watching at the combine:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-previews-five-linebackersdefensivebacks-that-NFL-teams-are-watching-closely-at-the-Combine.html

5 d-lineman that NFL teams are watching at the combine:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Five-DLinemen-that-NFL-teams-are-watching-closely-at-the-Combine.html

Four o-lineman that teams are excited to see at the combine:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Four-OLinemen-that-NFL-teams-are-excited-to-see-at-the-Combine.html


Barrett Jones knows his draft stock may drop following his Lisfranc Injury:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Barrett-Jones-knows-his-draft-stock-may-drop-following-a-lis-franc-injury/883b5905-361f-4504-8b3d-8807c9fc8796

Jarvis Jones chooses not to workout at combine, will focus on Pro Day instead:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/21/jarvis-jones-chooses-not-to-run-at-the-scouting-combine/

Undersized OG Cooper hopes to make big impression:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/2013/02/21/undersized-cooper-hopes-to-make-big-impression


Dee Milliner needs surgery after combine:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/8969761/alabama-dee-milliner-top-cornerback-nfl-draft-faces-surgery-torn-labrum-combine

Dion Jordan having shoulder surgery after combine too:   http://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/304592144398708737

Eric Fischer hopes to take similar path as Joe Staley into the NFL:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/nfl-rapidreports/21743031/eric-fisher-hopes-to-take-similar-path-as-joe-staley-into-nfl

Soft spoken Joeckel stands out in loaded o-line class:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21743373/2013-combine-soft-spoken-joeckel-stands-out-in-loaded-o-line-class

Video:

Schwartz on Tim Walton leaving for the Rams:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-Tim-Walton-leaving-for-Rams/f150ceb5-2830-4903-b1fb-4d72d2dcca16

Schwartz on guard Bill Nagy:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-guard-Bill-Nagy/93ef9155-ac05-4965-99cb-65299b15b40c

Schwartz on expecting o-line changes:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-on-expecting-change-on-offensive-line/2eb51889-59ff-404b-9927-ed5b6a58d1eb

Schwartz on Hanson and Backus:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-Jeff-Backus-and-Jason-Hanson/ca89346a-db40-4240-a748-242a675ee30f

Twentyman one on one with Schwartz:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Twentyman-one-on-one-with-Jim-Schwartz/32bf05d6-d6c3-4d41-b486-cf136351a474

Tim and Mike wrap up Day 1 at combine:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-wrap-up-NFL-Combine-Day-1/34915573-70f5-41b4-87c3-2c311cb75fce

Joeckel and Fischer both want to be #1:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Joeckel-and-Fisher-both-want-to-be-No-1/158ff3a4-04d3-447f-adac-8751b5d15f0a

Eric Fischer on proving he's the #1 tackle:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Eric-Fisher-on-proving-hes-the-No-1-tackle-/dcb4333c-ec2b-46e0-bb87-39c15cefed1d

Day 1 Combine takeaways:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/53311/video-day-1-nfl-combine-takeaways

Some thoughts on Lions and free agency:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/02/some-thoughts-on-lions-and-upcoming.html

Schwartz - I'm not at liberty to give Best advice:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130221/SPORTS01/130221053/detroit-lions-jahvid-best-jim-schwartz?

Joeckel wants to be #1 pick in the draft:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130221/SPORTS01/130221100/Texas-A-M-offensive-tackle-Luke-Joeckel-wants-to-be-No-1-pick-in-NFL-draft?