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