Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 4-23-13

Articles:

Mayhew needs to deliver this offseason:   http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/martin-mayhew-needs-to-deliver-this-offseason

Lions can address glaring need at #5 pick:   http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-can-address-glaring-need-at-5th-in-nfl-draft

Burleson says recovery ahead of schedule:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000162238/article/lions-nate-burleson-says-recovery-ahead-of-schedule

Ticker - Note on the Lions from around the NFL:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130423/SPORTS01/304230017/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-mel-kiper-todd-mcshay

Best at NFL crossroads after concussions:   http://www.mercurynews.com/cal-bears/ci_23080915/jahvid-best-at-nfl-crossroads-after-concussions

Best's concussion history strikes chord with Merril Hoge:   http://www.mercurynews.com/cal-bears/ci_23080918/jahvid-bests-concussion-history-strikes-chord-merril-hoge

The best top overall NFL draft picks of the past 30 years (Stafford is ranked #11):   http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/04/who-is-the-best-top-overall-nfl-draft-pick-of-the-past-30-years/

Clayton's Mailbag (There's a question on what the Lions are going to do about their o-line):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9196610/nfl-mailbag-schedule-makers-fairness-mind

Barry Sanders trying to put a Lion on Madden cover in back to back years:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/04/22/barry-sanders-trying-to-put-a-lion-on-the-madden-cover-in-back-to-back-years/

Draft:

What happens if the Lions draft an o-lineman?   What happens if they don't?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/What-happens-if-the-Lions-draft-an-offensive-lineman-What-happens-if-they-dont/74b9ad1f-482f-432d-a9f7-ac14f63a319a

O'Hara's draft preview - Rating the o-lineman:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Draft-Preview-Rating-the-offensive-linemen/8701743d-e5ef-4d9d-b05b-176c5d40e411

Birkett analyzes Lions draft needs at RB:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130423/SPORTS01/304230016/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-running-backs

Birkett analyzes Lions draft needs at LB and specialists:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130422/SPORTS01/304220114/detroit-lions-2013-nfl-draf

Eric Fisher's ascension as a top 5 pick is self-made:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130423/SPORTS0101/304230309/1126/sports0101/Eric-Fisher-s-ascension-top-5-pick-self-made

Lane Johnson is favorite to go at Lions 5th spot, oddsmaker says:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130422/SPORTS0101/304220409/1126/sports0101/Oklahoma-s-Lane-Johnson-favorite-go-Lions-fifth-spot-oddsmaker-says

Detroit not likely to draft a CB early:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130420/SPORTS0101/304200398/1126/sports0101/Lions-draft-preview-Detroit-not-likely-pick-cornerback-early

Milliner possible for first round; other CB talent available:   http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/22/sports/doc5175acdf09a15960026944.txt

A look at the top o-lineman:   http://theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/04/22/sports/pro/0c0b58c1-3f79-4ac5-8a54-4bb3c2c9e3b0.txt

Do Lions draft CB in first round:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Do-Lions-draft-cornerback-in-first-round?blockID=894855&feedID=3862

Future Lions - Ansah might solve DE needs:   http://det.scout.com/2/1285823.html

Key draft picks to fill NFC North offensive, defensive holes:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/04/22/key-nfl-draft-picks-to-fill-nfc-north-offensive-defensive-holes/

Could the Lions draft guard at #5:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000161985/article/could-detroit-lions-draft-guard-at-no-5-overall

The perfect draft strategy for each team to follow:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000162320/article/2013-nfl-draft-the-perfect-strategy-for-each-team-to-follow

What do teams with top 5 pick need:   http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/64753/what-do-teams-with-top-5-pick-need

NFL Draft Mailbag (There's a question on what the Lions will do with the #5 pick):    http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2264/20130422/10_questions_from_the_nfl_draft_mailbag/

SMU's Margus Hunt on track to greatness:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130423/SPORTS01/304230015/detroit-lions-margus-hunt-nfl-draft

What to make of the Dee Milliner chatter:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/55458/what-to-make-of-the-dee-milliner-chatter

Milliner may not be ready for training camp:   http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/204025851.html

McShay thinks Milliner could slide a little bit on draft day:   http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/51625385/ns/sports-player_news/

Ian Rapoport isn't buying the report that Milliner's stock is falling.   He mentioned the Browns and Lions as potential landing spots for him:   http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=8325&line=260120&spln=1

Several league sources believe Milliner medical history was leaked to the media in a smear campaign before the draft:   http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2013/04/dee_milliners_medical_history.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Late bloomer OT Lane Johnson will be taken sooner than later:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/jason-la-canfora/22116001/late-bloomer-ot-johnson-will-be-taken-sooner-than-later

Bjoern Werner, Ezekiel Ansah head international draft prospects:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000162260/article/bjoern-werner-ezekiel-ansah-head-international-draft-prospects

Three DE prospects add international flavor to first round:   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-04-22/nfl-draft-2013-margus-hunt-ezekiel-ziggy-ansah-bjoern-werner-defensive-ends

Patterson's talent makes for a smart investment:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2013/04/22/cordarrelle-patterson-nfl-draft/2105133/

2013 NFL Draft Injury Watch:   http://nfl.si.com/2013/04/22/2013-nfl-draft-injury-watch/

Mind blowing stats about prospects:   http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap1000000162316/2013-nfl-draft-mindblowing-stats#photo=4

10 things Daniel Jeremiah believes amid all misinformation:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000162281/article/2013-nfl-draft-ten-things-i-believe-amid-all-the-misinformation

2013 NFL draft position preview - pass rushers:   http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/04/22/2013-nfl-draft-position-preview-pass-rushers/

10 late round sleepers who could surprise - Part I:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/10-late-round-sleepers-who-could-surprise-Part-I.html

Mock Draft Digest:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/22115975/mock-draft-digest-quarterback-surprise-at-the-top

Do the Chiefs have a surprise NFL draft pick up their sleeve:   http://www.kansascity.com/2013/04/22/4196575/do-chiefs-have-a-surprise-nfl.html

New Jags GM says he prefers prospects from big schools:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/18/new-jags-gm-says-he-prefers-prospects-from-big-schools/

Jaguars expected to choose from Fisher, Joeckel, Ansah and Jordan:  http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2013-04-22/story/jaguars-zero-top-draft-pick-wont-wait-long-trade-offers

NFL Draft prospects continue to throw money around:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/mike-freeman/22116358/nfl-draft-prospects-continue-to-throw-money-around

The shutdown 50 - #9 Dee Milliner:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-50-alabama-cb-dee-milliner-065840737--nfl.html

The shutdown 50 - #11 Jarvis Jones:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-50-georgia-olb-jarvis-jones-222252837--nfl.html

Top 100 conference break down:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/22117025/nfl-draft-top100-conference-breakdown

Mock Draft Round-Up (There are a couple updates and I've also added a couple mock drafts):    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/04/2012-mock-draft-round-up-19.html

Miscellaneous:

Vikings continuing to discuss signing FA DE Lawrence Jackson:   http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Vikings_continuing_to_discuss_signing_freeagent_end_Lawrence_Jackson042213?

Video:

Mayhew sits down with Tom Leyden:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-Mayhew-sits-down-with-Tom-Leyden/ecfab29a-7d5d-4340-9c5d-c978ac476682

Roundtable talks Lions and the draft:   http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/22039936/roundtable-talks-detroit-lions-and-the-nfl-draft

Burleson's Lions Outlook:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000162400/Lions-outlook

Burleson's top 5 WRs in this year's draft (#5 - Justin Hunter, #4 - Cordarrelle Patterson, #3 - Tavon Austin, #2 - Keenan Allen and #1 - DeAndre Hopkins):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-am/0ap2000000162047/Burleson-s-top-5-receivers

Eric Fisher really excited for the draft:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-am/0ap2000000162051/Fisher-really-excited-for-draft

PFT's Eric Fisher video:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/22/eric-fisher-has-visited-three-of-the-teams-in-the-top-five/

Sports Science - DeAndre Hopkins:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/55452/sport-science-deandre-hopkins

Mayock explains why he thinks DJ Hayden is the best CB in the draft:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/0ap2000000162405/Top-of-his-class

Video - Draft sleepers:   http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/cbssportsnetwork/hnVvE95X6A4J