Morning Lions Links for Friday 5-31-13

Morning Lions Links for Friday 5-31-13:

Lions Articles:

Lions sign Montell Owens to boost special teams:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/05/detroit-lions-sign-montell-owens-to.html

Schwartz quotes from Wednesday's OTAs:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/5/30/4377220/lions-otas-jim-schwartz-quotes

Miscellaneous:

NFL - Young declined our help:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--nfl--titus-young-declined-our-help-225117345.html

Video:

Sit down with Suh - Part 1:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sit-down-with-Suh----Part-1/dc87a2fc-a098-49bd-a983-c42b60528afa

Sit down with Suh - Part 2:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sit-Down-with-Suh----Part-2/4e805f01-e71d-42c2-bf65-8b75c551f1f2

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Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 5-30-13:

Lions Articles:

10 questions with Twentyman - Which rookie will make the biggest impact from the start:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-Questions-with-Twentyman-Which-rookie-will-make-the-biggest-impact-from-the-start/857ab04c-8e69-4b76-95e8-0d9b4f3bbf85

Ansah trying to learn on the fly:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ezekiel-Ziggy-Ansah-trying-to-learn-on-the-fly/4e7e456d-f92f-48de-b35a-1034847c73f9

When the Lions look for leadership along the d-line, they'll look to Suh:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/When-the-Lions-look-for-leadership-along-the-defensive-line-theyll-look-to-Ndamukong-Suh/007440cb-5789-442c-b359-fcf341bcd086

Lions sign special teams ace RB/FB Montell Owens:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/05/30/source-lions-sign-special-teams-ace-rbfb-montell-owens/

Lions glad Backus is sticking around to coach:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130530/SPORTS01/305300077/detroit-lions-jeff-backus

David Akers, next in line after Lions legend, grateful for NFL career help:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130530/SPORTS0101/305300370/1126/sports0101/David-Akers-next-line-after-Lions-legend-grateful-NFL-career-help

Suh to mean Joe Greene - I'm not changing my game:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_dt_ndamukong_suh_17.html

Ziggy Ansah and frequency of rookie sacks:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56847/ziggy-ansah-and-frequency-of-rookie-sacks

Barry on Lions adding Reggie Bush -  love that move:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2013/05/30/barry-sanders-loves-move-to-add-reggie-bush/2373935/

Schein's nine most indispensable defensive players (Suh's not in the top 9, but he's in the next 9.   I'd put Chris Houston in there, just because we have no depth at CB.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000207944/article/geno-atkins-heads-nfls-most-indispensable-defensive-players

Which 2012 draft picks are poised to break out?  (He picks Riley Reiff):    http://nfl.si.com/2013/05/30/which-12-draft-picks-are-poised-to-break-out/?xid=si_nfl

Video:

Throwback Thursday - Calvin Johnson (This is highlights of CJ when he was in high school):   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/pages/video?UUID=095b76cc-eaa7-41de-9ecc-ccc01971b4d1

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 5-30-12

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 5-30-13:

Lions Articles:

Raiola says pay cut was an easy decision:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Dominic-Raiola-says-taking-a-pay-cut-was-an-easy-decision/f5fe2601-f129-468b-a267-3b0b764502ca

Lions notebook:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Mikel-Leshoure-still-nursing-hamstring-injury-Shaun-Hill-back/f3a24432-b691-4632-832d-e5fa78783160

Suh made it clear he wants to be a Lion, long term:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Ndamukong-Suh-made-it-clear-he-wants-to-be-a-Detroit-Lion-long-term/79558f7a-205b-41e7-a078-07875ade1173

Suh hints he might want to be around for a while:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130530/SPORTS01/305300030/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-otas

Houston feels he's one of the league's best CBs:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130529/SPORTS01/305290140/detroit-lions-chris-houston

Suh strives to be Lions defensive leader:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130530/SPORTS0101/305300301/1126/sports0101/Ndamukong-Suh-strives-Lions-defensive-leader

Lions punting prospect Martin gets a boot out of job:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130530/OPINION03/305300303/1126/sports0101/Lions-punting-prospect-Sam-Martin-gets-boot-out-job

Bartell in mix for starting CB job:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/05/detroit-lions-ron-bartell-in-mix-for.html

Lions eager to shore up o-line, protect Stafford:   http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-eager-to-shore-up-line-protect-stafford

Lions team report:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html

2013 over/under wins for NFC (For the Lions it's 7.5 and the writer picks under):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/22322262/nfl-season-overunder-win-totals-nfc-picks

Video:

Tim and Mike on Suh and Bush:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-on-Ndamukong-Suh-Reggie-Bush/c53a17dd-552c-4d46-a38a-2a760a7b2e2b

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Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 5-29-13:

Lions Articles:

Darius Slay on OTAs - It's killing me being on the sideline:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/05/29/darius-slay-on-otas-its-killing-me-being-on-the-sideline/

Suh - I've had a target on my back since I was a rookie:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ndamukong-Suh-Ive-had-a-target-on-my-back-since-I-was-a-rookie/b8b173ea-b07f-4ef2-a974-f0dcde7b90ee

Tim and Mike weigh on whether Suh should be expected to be a more vocal leader:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Tim-and-Mike-weigh-in-on-whether-Ndamukong-Suh-should-be-expected-to-be-a-more-vocal-leader/0ed5d43d-bfe0-42f7-807f-1c0c4a110de5

Raiola - Taking a pay cut was an easy decision:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130529/SPORTS01/305290114/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola

Jonte Green shows up in short-shorts:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130529/SPORTS01/305290113/detroit-lions-jonte-green

Raiola's drive remains high despite lower pay:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130529/SPORTS0101/305290383/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-center-Dominic-Raiola-s-drive-remains-high-despite-lower-pay

Leshoure still sitting out; Reggie Bush getting work:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130529/SPORTS0101/305290380/1126/SPORTS0101/Lions-Mikel-Leshoure-still-sitting-out-OTAs-Reggie-Bush-getting-work

Lions release WMU QB Alex Carder:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_release_former_w.html

Leshoure missing OTAs due to hamstring injuries:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_rb_mikel_leshour_7.html

Suh feels like he is naturally growing into leadership role:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_ndamukong_suh_fe.html

Lions notes and observations from OTAs:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_notes_and_observ_1.html

Suh not looking far ahead enough to think about an extenstion but would love to stay here in Detroit:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/29/sports/doc51a66bbc3a4ad350331115.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Lions notes:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/29/sports/doc51a64002cd944772015573.txt

Suh vows to stay true to his game:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Suh-vows-to-stay-true-to-his-game?blockID=906517&feedID=3862

Lewis in mix for #3 in Detroit; Broyles rehabbing:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lewis-mix-no-3-detroit-221116396--nfl.html

Suh, Fairley put big targets on their backs:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000207753/article/ndamukong-suh-nick-fairley-put-big-targets-on-backs

Lions - Advantage Joique Bell:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56829/lions-advantage-to-joique-bell

Assessing the 2009 draft - NFC North:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56816/assessing-the-2009-draft-nfc-north

Chat wrap - dueling d-lines:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56809/chatwrap-dueling-defensive-lines

Prisco's 4 pronged ranking (He ranks teams by QB, Pass Rusher, Corner and Left Tackle - one per team.   He ranks Stafford  16, Ansah 25, Houston 27 and Reiff 30.   The Lions are ranked 29 overall):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/22321196/fourpronged-rankings-broncos-top-list-cowboys-look-like-a-contender

O-line ranking (the lions is ranked 31):   http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/story/22274386/offseason-extra-grading-offensive-lines-for-2013

PFF Examines Pressure - QB Play from 2008-2012 (Daunte Culpepper is in the list of worst with no pressure.   Shaun Hill and Jon Kitna are in the list of best with pressure.   Stafford is in the list of worst with pressure.   Stafford is also in the list for worst with edge pressure LT+RT):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/05/29/examining-pressure-qb-play/

NFL:

Why the running game still matters in today's NFL:   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-05-29/peterson-morris-lynch-top-running-backs-workhorse-playoffs-foster-fantasy-checkd

Video:

Suh on leadership and staying in Detroit:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ndamukong-Suh-on-leadership-staying-in-Detroit/8e91861c-d913-4286-ac5c-9c1566b27b72

Schwartz on leadership, Ryan Broyles:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-leadership-Ryan-Broyles/55562d62-0347-4cf6-b7f3-607506e56e60

Free Press Writers talk OTAs, Suh:   http://freep.com/videonetwork/2418592681001

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 5-29-13

Lions Articles:

Backus will serve as part-time coaching intern for Lions this offseason:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jeff-Backus-will-serve-as-a-part-time-coaching-intern-for-Lions-this-offseason/49b3cfaf-4030-4745-abc9-912c3eedb032

Lions sign DE Robert Maci and DT Spencer Nealy and release Michael Brooks and Chastin West:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/05/28/source-lions-sign-de-robert-maci-and-dt-spencer-nealy/

Lions add QB Thaddeus Lewis off waivers from Browns:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130528/SPORTS01/305280118/detroit-lions-thaddeus-lewis

Lions cut one rookie and sign two and say Backus will coach o-line:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130528/SPORTS01/305280098/detroit-lions-roster-undrafted-free-agents

It's a make or break year for Stafford:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130529/SPORTS01/305290052/detroit-lions-gab

Lions Whitehead looking to make defensive impact:  
http://www.freep.com/article/20130529/SPORTS01/305290035/tahir-whitehead-detroit-lions-linebacker

Stafford confident in o-line; Backus to help coach:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/29/sports/doc51a51642b170b865019004.txt

Finding the fits in a class of gambles (For the Lions it's Warford and there are other draft thoughts in there):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/22315117/finding-the-fits-in-class-of-gambles-warford-a-sure-thing-for-lions

Former BYU DE Ansah adjusting to life in the NFL:     http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865580767/Former-BYU-defensive-end-Ziggy-Ansah-adjusting-to-life-in-the-NFL.html

Alex Carder poised to make noise:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130528/SPORTS01/305280095/detroit-lions-alex-carder

Simply indispensable (CJ is #8 on this list):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000207064/article/adrian-peterson-tops-nfls-most-indispensable-offensive-players

Active players who are locks for Canton (CJ falls into the under consideration category):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/pat-kirwan/22295518/active-players-who-are-locks-for-canton-and-those-on-the-cusp

Seifert chat:   http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/48087/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

NFL Articles:

NFL moves draft to May 8-10 and other key dates:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/05/28/nfl-moves-draft-to-may-8-10-in-2014-announce-other-key-dates/

The NFL thinks draft is a wedding:   http://ftw.usatoday.com/2013/05/the-nfl-thinks-the-nfl-draft-is-a-wedding/

NFL Draft:

2014 top Centers:   http://nflsfuture.com/2013/05/27/2014-nfl-draft-center-rankings/

Video:

Twentyman on NFL AM - Lions OTA report:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-Twentyman-on-NFL-AM-Lions-OTA-report/0475dacd-52a4-48da-a836-3efcd74515a5

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 5-28-13

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 5-28-13:

Lions Articles:

Lions OL Jason Fox is healthy, ready to compete:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130528/SPORTS01/305280022/jason-fox-corey-hilliard-detroit-lions-right-tackle

Video:

Stafford's got a cannon arm:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/-Matthew-Staffords-got-a-cannon-arm/3942f2a6-b69d-41da-b42c-28a430cfc1d6

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Afternoon Lions Links for Monday 5-27-13:

Lions Articles:

O'Hara - This season will be unlike any of the previous nine for Don Mulhbach:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-This-season-will-be-unlike-any-of-the-previous-nine-for-Don-Muhlbach/44d13206-8923-4ae2-a173-c7260cbeca38

Lions offseason report:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2013/05/27/organization-report-reggie-bush-calvin-johnson-jim-schwartz/2353305/

Unheralded rookies poised to make noise in the NFC (For the Lions it's QB Alex Carder as the third string QB):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/22311820/unheralded-rookies-poised-to-make-noise-nfc

Morning Lions Links for Monday 5-27-13

Happy Memorial Day!

Lions Articles:

Theo Riddick has already begun to show the value of his versatility:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Theo-Riddick-has-already-begun-to-show-the-value-of-his-versatility/52c1ea1e-9f12-4069-b380-1c3d99f5bd85

What the Lions lost in experience along their o-line they've gained in athleticism:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/What-the-Lions-lost-in-experience-along-their-offensive-line-theyve-gained-in-athleticism/db51955a-9c1d-4833-a6e8-a4f5c25189c5

Ansah raw, but still very instinctive:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130527/SPORTS01/305270023/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah-jim-schwartz

Lions size up free agent RB Steven Miller:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130527/SPORTS0101/305270313/1126/Lions-size-up-free-agent-RB-Steven-Miller

Stafford confident o-line play won't decline despite turnover:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_46.html

Ashlee Palmer in the mix to replace Durant:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/05/detroit-lions-ashlee-palmer-in-mix-to.html

Bush fitting in as a Lion:   http://lionsreport.com/2013/05/reggie-bush-fitting-in-as-detroit-lion/

Can Suh emerge as a leader for the Lions:   http://guardianlv.com/2013/05/can-suh-emerge-as-leader-for-lions-video/

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 5-26-13

Lions Articles:

Week in review - Lions kicked off organized activities in Allen Park:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Week-in-Review-Lions-kick-off-organized-team-activities-in-Allen-Park/3084a3d4-8569-4255-a0e4-2c82006a65a4

If called upon, Bush wouldn't hesitate to return punts:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130526/SPORTS01/305260118/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-punt-returner

Let Suh be Suh - Don't push Lions star into ill-suited leadership role:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130525/OPINION03/305250369/1126/sports0101/Let-Suh-Suh-Don-t-push-Lions-star-into-ill-suited-leadership-role

Corey Hillard and Jason Fox have chance to start:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_for_breakfast_co.html

Lions, NFL draft, Mayhew, Schwartz - what it reveals:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/26/sports/doc51a0ae8538e9f022782690.txt

Lions focused on turn around from 4-12:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/26/sports/doc51a11a0ca53a3182921608.txt

Looking at the enemy - Detroit Lions:   http://www.csnbaltimore.com/blog/ravens-talk/looking-enemy-detroit-lions

Miscellaneous:

Class of 2009 living up to promise:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9309332/the-2009-draft-class-vanishing-teams-picked-it

Young now charged with 11 crimes:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/25/titus-young-now-charged-with-11-crimes/

Audio:

Pettigrew on sirius radio:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Brandon-Pettigrew-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio----5-23-13/fbf0ae2d-6dee-4f41-a571-a9da91ee4e64

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 5-25-13

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 5-25-13:

Lions Articles:

Silva working on strength, speed:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130525/SPORTS01/305250019/ricardo-silva-detroit-lions-safety

Second year lineman Riley Reiff will work to earn his spot:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130525/SPORTS0101/305250334/1126/sports0101/Lions-second-year-lineman-Riley-Reiff-will-work-earn-spot

Miscellaneous:

Titus Young tried to break into a second home:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130524/SPORTS01/305240119/detroit-lions-titus-young-new-charges

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Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 5-24-13:

Lions Articles:

How quickly can Chris Greenwood apply classroom training to the field:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/How-quickly-can-Chris-Greenwood-apply-classroom-training-to-the-field/b6c27c16-3251-4f40-8951-6a3bdf424b10

Chris Houston will be an integral part of the developing and mentoring of young CBs:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Chris-Houston-will-be-an-integral-part-of-the-development-and-mentoring-of-Detroits-young-corners/dfaaed8d-3d84-40f8-969b-09130d59bd06

Chris Greenwood ready for his second chance:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_cb_chris_greenwo_2.html

Reggie Bush willing to handle punts, but doesn't sound excited about it:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_reggie_bush_will.html

Top 10 QBs 25 and under (Stafford is #6):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000206396/article/top-10-qbs-25-and-under-matthew-stafford

Eight in the box - RB status check:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56733/eight-in-the-box-rb-status-check

The offset battle with early first round picks (Slay doesn't have any offset in his contract either.   Not sure what the Lions are thinking there):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-offset-battle-with-early-first-round-picks.html

2014 NFL Draft: 

2014 Draft - Guard rankings:    http://nflsfuture.com/2013/05/24/2014-nfl-draft-guard-rankings/

Miscellaneous:

Titus Young charged with three new counts, has bailed increased, unresponsive in court today:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130524/SPORTS01/305240098/detroit-lions-titus-young-court-update

Morning Lions Links for Friday 5-24-13

Morning Lions Links for Friday 5-24-13:

Lions Articles:

Suh embraces tradition at the Joe:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Ndamukong-Suh-embraces-Detroit-tradition-at-Joe-Louis-Arena/fa0648cb-6a97-486e-b841-c1ded3055b07

Lions Palmer looks to expand duties with starting LB role:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130524/SPORTS01/305240010/ashlee-palmer-detroit-lions-linebacker-special-teams

Lions release Braylon Broughton after failed physical:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_released_braylon.html

Lions quotes from OTAs:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/05/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-matthew.html

Miscellaneous:

Former Lions WR Mike Williams signs with CFL's Argonauts:   http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2013/05/23/ex-hawks-wr-mike-williams-signs-with-cfls-argonauts/

Rams move 403 lb rookie from defense to offense (That is one big dude.  Holy smokes):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/23/rams-move-403-pound-rookie-from-defense-to-offense/

Video:

Does Reggie Bush make the Lions a contender:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap2000000205990/Does-Reggie-Bush-make-Lions-an-NFC-North-contender

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Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 5-23-13:

Lions Articles:

Glover Quin looking forward to working with Louis Delmas:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Glover-Quin-looking-forward-to-working-with-Louis-Delmas/4c98896c-f517-4c31-8d92-b3b9c8d106f5

Tulloch takes pride in his work ethic:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Stephen-Tulloch-takes-pride-in-his-work-ethic/0a6bcbdd-ef6c-4d94-8668-84d6c5c106a5

Drew Sharp - Lions development of Young and Fox will be telling:    http://www.freep.com/article/20130523/COL08/305230049/willie-young-jason-fox-detroit-lions

Stafford confident Lions o-line will be up to par:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130523/SPORTS01/305230067/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford

Lions players notice attitude change after 4-12 season:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130523/SPORTS01/305230045/nate-burleson-detroit-lions-otas-jim-schwartz

DE Ezekiel Ansah starting from square one with technique:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_rookie_de_ezekie.html

Burleson healthy and participating in OTAs:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_wr_nate_burleson_8.html

Lions have plenty of players willing to embrace leadership role:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_have_plenty_of_p.html

Time for Suh to step up as a leader:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/23/sports/doc519e637c6044f948036071.txt

Stafford talks fitness at local school:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/05/23/lions-stafford-talks-fitness-at-local-school/

Scwhartz quotes from Wednesday's OTA:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/5/23/4357916/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-ota

Seifert on Pettigrew's drops:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56714/lions-on-brandon-pettigrews-drops

PFF's secret superstar - Joique Bell:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/05/23/secret-superstar-joique-bell/

Lions released Braylon Broughton after he failed physical:   https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/337681280495910913

Titans G Leroy Harris worked out for the Lions on Wednesday:   https://twitter.com/jwyattsports/status/337535928119742464

Miscellaneous:

NFC North - Urlacher vs the Lions, Packers and Vikings:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFC-North-Brian-Urlacher-vs-the-Lions-Packers-and-Vikings/b370d604-0a04-4a1b-b0ae-161857c5aac6

Video:

Jason Fox on the excitement of competition:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jason-Fox-on-the-excitement-of-competition/4acdcf05-6bdb-4c73-8c77-754254c4c085

Brian Billick and Jason Taylor discuss players primed to perform (One of the players they discuss is Broyles starting at 3:10):   http://msn.foxsports.com/video?videoid=2dbddf4c-1224-4a3c-8807-7a6fb669e4cd&src=v5:share:sharepermalink:uuids&from=sharepermalink

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 5-23-13

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 5-23-13:

Lions Articles:

Stafford says without hesitation that this is his team:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Matthew-Stafford-says-without-hesitation-that-this-is-his-team/f85b035e-852e-49e1-b9bf-77c7588b9ae6

Reggie Bush displays simple message - Train, eat, sleep, repeat. Made in Detroit:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Reggie-Bush-displays-simple-message-Train-Eat-Sleep-Repeat-Made-in-Detroit/a9926568-09bf-43e5-a046-2f92376aaeb7

Burleson says 2012 was definite reality check:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130523/SPORTS01/305230045/nate-burleson-detroit-lions-otas-jim-schwartz

Bush on being in Detroit - I came here to work:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130522/SPORTS01/305220141/detroit-lions-reggie-bush

Suh, Fairley at front of line as leaders:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/OPINION03/305230305/1126/sports0101/Lions-need-Ndamukong-Suh-Nick-Fairley-front-line-leaders

Bush ready to work, win championships:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130523/SPORTS0101/305230301/1126/sports0101/Lions-newest-RB-Reggie-Bush-ready-work-win-championships-

Lions notes and observations from OTAs - Bush returning punts:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_notes_and_observ.html

Pettigrew wants to improve after taking a step back last year:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_te_brandon_petti_4.html

Lions o-line begins working with new parts:   http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-offensive-line-begins-working-with-new-parts

Moore says at charity game in Flint Bush-Johnson comparisons to him and Barry are lofty:   http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/herman_moore_says_bush-johnson.html

Wednesday OTA Observations:   http://lionsreport.com/2013/05/detriot-lions-wednesday-otas-obeservations/

Lions position battles - previews and predictions:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-position-battles-previews-predictions-205100995.html

Seifert on Delmas not practicing already:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56680/louis-delmas-cant-practice-already

Which team has biggest hole to fill (Brandt picks the Lions with Backus leaving):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000205505/article/ray-lewis-bruce-arians-jeff-backus-among-impact-departures

Lions team report:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html

2014 Draft:

2014 draft - OT rankings:   http://nflsfuture.com/2013/05/22/2014-nfl-draft-offensive-tackle-rankings/

Miscellaneous:

Lions sing praises of Brian Urlacher:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/05/lions-sing-praises-of-bears-brian.html

NFL draft moving to May because of scheduling conflict with Radio City Hall:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/report_2014_nfl_draft_moving_t.html

Former Lions star Luther Eliss visits a school:   http://www.greenriverstar.com/news/article_3c756434-c33b-11e2-97e5-001a4bcf887a.html

Video:

Burleson on breeding competition:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Nate-Burleson-on-competition-breeding-success/9a9b71c0-ad15-40fe-95bd-70d931cf225c

Quin on the importance of OTAs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Glover-Quin-on-the-importance-of-OTAs/e7707e4a-1fe7-4402-a659-fc77b80b0638

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Evening Lions Articles for Wednesday 5-22-13:

Lions Articles:

Tim and Mike - What to watch for during organized team activities:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Tim-and-Mike-What-to-watch-for-during-organized-team-activities-/0fa6bdf7-f081-4e1e-ba8d-b8c1cebcb936

Pettigrew looking for big improvements in 2013:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Brandon-Pettigrew-looking-for-big-improvements-in-2013/4d721dfd-2c1f-471e-8af8-6b2b05da628c

Lions notebook:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Louis-Delmas-not-taking-part-in-OTAs-Nate-Burleson-back-on-the-field/d5df8c66-7982-46c8-a17e-115d4b23b56f

Lions sign DE Braylon Broughton:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130522/SPORTS01/305220061/detroit-lions-new-orleans-saints-braylon-broughton

Suh ready to lead d-line, Schwartz says:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130522/SPORTS01/305220120/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh

Delmas taking it easy, not participating in OTAs; other notes from OTAs:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130522/SPORTS01/305220097/detroit-lions-louis-delmas

Healed up Nate Burleson a surprise participant at OTAs:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130522/SPORTS0101/305220408/1126/SPORTS0101/-Healed-up-WR-Nate-Burleson-surprise-participant-Lions-OTAs

Lions planning on tweaking how DEs rush the QBs:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_planning_on_twea.html

Reggie Bush says he's never been on a team as talented as the Lions:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/reggie_bush_feels_detroit_lion.html

CJ adjusting to a new position coach:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_wr_calvin_johnso_23.html

Detroit Lions DT Ogemdi Nwagbuo takes break from OTAs to work with Flint kids at Dig Deep camp:   http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_dt_ogemdi_nwagbu.html#incart_river_default#incart_2box

Lions notes:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/22/sports/doc519d0fa37d3bf424774157.txt?viewmode=default

Reggie Bush gets to work at OTAs; can't wait to play at Ford Field:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/22/sports/doc519d1abaf1c60005998086.txt

Bush sees the potential with Lions offense; he also didn't balk at the idea of returns:   http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/reggie-bush-realizing-potential-with-lions-offense

Bush came to Detroit to win, not vacation and other OTA notes:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Reggie-Bush-came-to-Detroit-to-win-not-v?blockID=904577&feedID=3862

Bush talks prediction, new baby:   http://espn.go.com/blog/playbook/trending/post/_/id/17019/reggie-bush-talks-predictions-new-baby

NFL's oldest starters (Lions ranked 16th, Bears are ranked #1):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56606/bears-have-nfls-oldest-starters

2014 Draft:

Top 5 corners and safeties for the 2014 draft:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-5-corners-safeties-for-the-2014-draft.html

Miscellaneous:

Urlacher retires:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130522/SPORTS01/305220079/brian-urlacher-retires-chicago-bears

Video:

Stafford on coming together as a team:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-on-coming-together-as-a-team/081ac2c1-a33a-4693-a1ea-2e73203efbd0

Reggie Bush on his new team:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Reggie-Bush-on-his-new-team/c540632f-09c2-414d-b9d4-e497964406a4

Tulloch on learning how to handle success:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stephen-Tulloch-on-learning-to-handle-success/f3f4c3ed-1ece-4584-a11e-80cebead2081

Ashlee Palmer on the LB competition:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ashlee-Palmer-on-the-linebacker-competition/a712bf3c-4468-43f7-afeb-064807efc9b7

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 5-22-13

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 5-22-13:

Lions Articles:

Comparing my offseason plan with what the Lions did:    http://www.freep.com/article/20130522/SPORTS01/305220041/detroit-lions-gab-offseason-plan

2014 Draft:

Rang's 2014 big board:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/22247574/big-board-clowney-matthews-again-have-linemen-on-top

Miscellaneous:

Woodson signs with the Raiders:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/21/charles-woodson-returns-to-the-raiders/

Some team execs not thrilled about draft move:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/21/teams-execs-not-thrilled-about-delayed-draft/

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Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 5-21-13:

Lions Articles:

Lions begin organized activities today:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-begin-organized-team-activities-today/801aa014-71b4-4da7-b8f5-cd329f8702e7

Ezekiel Ansah has a good first day with the vets:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Ezekiel-Ziggy-Ansah-has-a-good-first-day-with-the-vets/c0bd79e7-fb23-459b-a0ac-f81c93fdbb86

Megatron still getting used to Lions new WR coach:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130521/SPORTS01/305210056/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson

Lions rookie Devin Taylor wants to shine, not showboat:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/OPINION03/305210384/1126/sports0101/Lions-rookie-Devin-Taylor-wants-shine-not-showboat

Reggie Bush bucking the trend of 3 year RB career:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_reggie_bush_buck.html

Lions teammates expect Reggie Bush to alter opponents' defensive approach:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_teammates_expect.html

Hoping for a fourth down shift (A look at the aggressiveness of each NFC North coach on 4th downs.   Schwartz is the least aggressive.):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56580/hoping-for-a-fourth-down-shift

Seifert chat:   http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/48031/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Birkett's top 50 NFL player list (He has CJ at #6 and Suh at #32):   http://www.freep.com/article/20130521/SPORTS01/305210072/top-50-players-in-nfl-detroit-lions

Prisco's post draft power rankings (He has the Lions ranked at 23):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/22276426/power-rankings-loaded-broncos-are-the-favorites-like-it-or-not

Miscellaneous:

Ex-Lion Barry Sanders back in Detroit after escaping harm in tornado:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS0101/305210390/1126/sports0101/Ex-Lions-RB-Barry-Sanders-back-Detroit-after-escaping-harm-tornado

How draft's potential May move impacts the season:   http://nfl.si.com/2013/05/21/truefalse-how-drafts-potential-may-move-impacts-offseason/?sct=uk_t11_a6

Ford Field may get new bowl game; Little Caesers Bowl may look to Comerica Park:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130521/SPORTS0101/305210366/1126/sports0101/Little-Caesars-might-look-Comerica-Park-Lions-get-new-bowl-game

DE Cliff Avril sits with foot injury:   http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks/2013/05/20/de-cliff-avril-sits-with-foot-issue/

Michigan footballs carry an anti-Ohio message:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/05/21/michigan-footballs-carry-anti-ohio-message/

Tigers will wear camouflage uniforms on Memorial Day (Just thought this was kind of interesting):    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/05/21/tigers-will-wear-camouflage-uniforms-on-memorial-day/

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 5-21-13

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 5-21-13:

Lions Articles:

Former U-M lineman Hutchinson, Backus begin, end careers together:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130521/SPORTS06/305210022/steve-hutchinson-jeff-backus-michigan-football-nfl

CJ, Bush excited about possibilities:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/05/lions-calvin-johnson-reggie-bush.html

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Evening Lions Links for Monday 5-20-13:

Lions Articles:

Lions source says CJ didn't break fingers last season:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/05/20/calvin-johnson-admits-to-playing-with-broken-fingers-during-2012-season/

CJ's transition following a position coach change has been smooth:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Calvin-Johnsons-transition-following-a-position-coach-change-has-been-smooth/7a64a354-7827-4039-a432-563022ddb6bd

CJ studying up on rookie Corey Fuller:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-studying-up-on-rookie-Corey-Fuller/50ac1193-940f-4838-992e-4cab85e811fe

LB coach Matt Burke says players on equal footing for open outside LB spot:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Matt-Burke-says-players-on-equal-footing-for-open-outside-linebacker-spot/a86583d5-3492-410b-904a-f2a424d4348c

O'Hara - A look back at some of the best tandems in Lions history:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-A-look-at-some-of-the-best-tandems-in-Detroit-Lions-history/6935ac2d-8b52-418b-ad8a-a9b95d975233

CJ indicates he broke fingers in 2012, but won't make excuses:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130520/SPORTS01/305200066/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson

CJ - Lions are praying for Titus Young:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130520/SPORTS01/305200088/titus-young-detroit-lions-calvin-johnson

McCosky on CJ's broken fingers:   http://blogs.detroitnews.com/lions/2013/05/20/on-broken-fingers/

Las Vegas Hilton puts Lions over-under win total at 7.5:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130520/SPORTS0101/305200389/1126/Las-Vegas-Hilton-puts-Lions-over-under-win-total-7-5

CJ wants to be part of a winning organization:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_wr_calvin_johnso_2.html

Clayton's Mailbag (He answers a question on the Lions WR situation):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9291834/nfl-mailbag-pro-bowl-shaky-ground

2014 NFL Draft:

Top 5 OLBs and ILBs for 2014:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-5-OLBs-ILBs-for-the-2014-draft.html

Miscellaneous:

NFL reportedly ready to push back the draft date to May 15 in 2014:   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-05-20/nfl-draft-2014-date-may-april-league-year-scouting-combine-nfllpa-espn

Bears terminate Andre Fluellen's contract:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130520/SPORTS01/305200103/chicago-bears-detroit-lions-andre-fluellen

Jared Allen slips away the weekend (He had a 280ft slip n slide contest at a charity event.   Sounds like fun.):     http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56558/jared-allen-slip-sliding-away-the-weekend

Video:

CJ talks:   http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/22300565/calvi

Player roster

Something I'm working on is adding a page with the Lions roster on it and articles for each player.   I'll break it down by position.   Right now I'm working on the CB and Safety.  

Morning Lions Links for Monday 5-20-13

Morning Lions Links for Monday 5-20-13:

Lions Articles:

Fairley already has goals set for d-line in 2013:    http://www.freep.com/article/20130520/SPORTS01/305200028/detroit-lions-nick-fairley-goals-2013

Lions OTAs should begin to answer looming questions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130520/SPORTS0101/305200318/1126/Lions-OTAs-should-begin-answer-looming-questions

Ex-MAC rivals Cody Wilson, Alex Carder find common ground in bid to make Lions:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130520/OPINION03/305200321/1126/SPORTS0101/Ex-MAC-rivals-Cody-Wilson-Alex-Carder-find-common-ground-bid-make-Lions

5 things to look for as OTAs start:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/05/detroit-lions-five-things-to-look-for.html

Miscellaneous:

Fluellen a Bear, but Detroit always will be home team:    http://www.freep.com/article/20130520/SPORTS01/305200024/detroit-lions-andre-fluellen-chicago-bears

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Evening Lions Links for Sunday 5-19-13:

Lions Articles:

Getting to know T Corey Hillard and G Dylan Gandy:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Getting-to-know-T-Corey-Hilliard-and-G-Dylan-Gandy/f6471265-527f-482b-b5d4-661ae3cb645e

A week in review - A look at players and position battles:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Week-in-Review-A-look-at-players-and-position-battles/8845e7f1-a9e2-4595-93f7-eb7f270a1270

Lions 2011 draft class looking bleak:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130519/SPORTS01/305190118/detroit-lions-2011-nfl-draft

Following the free agent dollars (The Lions rank 10th in FA spending this offseason):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9287305/nfl-john-clayton-breaks-big-spenders-big-bargains-free-agency

PFT on Woodson being interested in the Lions:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/19/charles-woodson-interested-in-lions-if-theyre-interested-in-paying/

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 5-19-13

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 5-19-13:

Lions Articles:

Lions for breakfast - 2011 draft class has been disappointing so far:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_for_breakfast_20.html

NFP Sunday Blitz (Don Pompei takes a look at the best DT combos of all-time.   He has Lions Alex Karras and Roger Brown in there):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Sunday-Blitz-5760.html

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Evening Lions Links for Saturday 5-18-13:

Lions Articles:

Second year pro Tahir Whitehead also in the mix for a starting spot:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Second-year-pro-Tahir-Whitehead-also-in-the-mix-for-a-starting-spot/9c7d0da0-7550-47e5-a358-f6dd89747347

Jim Washburn is already making an impact on Lions players:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jim-Washburn-is-already-making-an-impact-on-Lions-players/17ae3c68-4c8c-4b64-b9c4-3d414ca78fc9

Tulloch thankful to be among NFL's top 100:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130518/SPORTS01/305180049/detroit-lions-stephen-tulloch

Top 5 Detroit Lions poised to breakout:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/top_5_detroit_lions_players_po.html

Anwar answers questions - When will Raiola be replaced:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_ask_anwar_questi_6.html

Football Outsider - Remaining Needs:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56484/football-outsiders-remaining-needs

Links for Lions Websites

This is more for my benefit.   It's a listing of the websites I use for finding links.

Local Media:

Official Detroit Lions Website:    http://www.detroitlions.com/index.html

Detroit Free Press Lions Section:   http://www.freep.com/section/SPORTS01/Detroit-Lions

Detroit News Lions Section:      http://www.detroitnews.com/section/sports0101

Detroit News Lions Blog:   http://blogs.detroitnews.com/lions

MLive Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/

Oakland Press Sports:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/

Pasche's Lions Lowdown:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/

Caputo's Open Book:   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/

Click on Detroit sports:   http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports

WXYZ 7 sports:   http://www.wxyz.com/subindex/sports

Fox 2 Detroit Sports:   http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/category/230149/sports

CBS Detroit Sports:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/category/sports/

Foxsports Detroit Lions:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions

National Media:

NFL.com Detroit Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/teams/detroitlions/profile?team=DET

ESPN Detroit Lions:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/det/detroit-lions

CBS sports NFL - Detroit Lions:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/page/DET/detroit-lions

CBS Eyeonfootball blog:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football

Foxsports NFL - Detroit Lions:   http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/detroit-lions/67045?q=detroit-lions

Sporting News Detroit Lions:   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/team/8/detroit-lions

Sports Illustrated Detroit Lions:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/teams/detroit-lions/?eref=sinav

National Football Post:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/

Sportsnetwork Detroit Lion:   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/teams/068/teamSN.aspx?id=068

Yahoo Detroit Lions:   http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/det

USA Today NFL:   http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/

Profootball Talk Detroit Lions:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/category/teams/nfc/detroit-lions/

Profootball Focus:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/

Profootball Weekly Detroit Lions:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/team/lions/

Rotoworld Player News:   http://www.rotoworld.com/playernews/nfl/football/

KFFL Detroit Lions:   http://www.kffl.com/team/16/NFL

MSNBC:   http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/3032875/ns/sports-nfl

Some fan sites:

Netrat's Blog:  http://thenetrat.blogspot.com/

Lions Gab:   http://www.lionsgab.com/

Detroit Lions Examiner:   http://www.examiner.com/detroit-lions-in-detroit/chris-morgan

NFL RealGM:  http://football.realgm.com/

Detroit Scout:   http://det.scout.com/

New Detroit Scout - Lionsreport:   http://lionsreport.com/

Twitter:

Dave Birkett:   https://twitter.com/davebirkett

Tim Twentyman:   https://twitter.com/ttwentyman

Mike O'Hara:   https://twitter.com/MikeOHaraNFL

Chris McCosky:   https://twitter.com/cmccosky

Anwar Richardson:   https://twitter.com/AnwarRichardson

Paula Pasche:   https://twitter.com/paulapasche

Justin Rogers:   https://twitter.com/Justin_Rogers

Adam Schefter:   https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter

Jason LaCanfora:   https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora

Ian Rapoport:   https://twitter.com/RapSheet

Draft Sites:

Walterfootball:   http://walterfootball.com/

Draftcountdown:   http://www.draftcountdown.com/

Ourlads NFL Scouting Service:   http://www.ourlads.com/

TFY Draft Insider:   http://www.draftinsider.net/

CBS Draft:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft

NFP Draft:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/scouting_department.html

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 5-18-13

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 5-18-13:

Lions Articles:

Bush sees Stafford as a future HOFer:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130517/SPORTS01/305170130/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-reggie-bush

National Writer - Reiff among 5 NFL o-lineman on the rise:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130518/SPORTS01/305180022/daily-list-nfl-linemen-detroit-lions-riley-reiff

Top 5 players in the mix to return punts/kicks:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/05/detroit-lions-top-5-players-in-mix-to.html

Woodson on the Lions:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130517/SPORTS06/305170117/charles-woodson-jabrill-peppers-detroit-lions

Bush - Learning Lions offense has been easy:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/SPORTS0101/305170405/1126/sports0101/RB-Reggie-Bush-Learning-Lions-offense-has-been-pretty-easy-

Shaun Hill underwent a minor surgery to fix a foot injury:   https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/335532026256035841

Miscellaneous:

Lions hope Titus Young gets mental help he needs:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130518/SPORTS01/305180027/titus-young-arrested-stephen-tulloch-detroit-lions

Riverside county prosecutor still reviewing Titus charges:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130517/SPORTS01/305170106/detroit-lions-titus-young

Video:

Will the Lions bounce back?:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap2000000204081/Will-the-Detroit-Lions-bounce-back-in-2013

Do your job - Reggie Bush:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000204079/Do-Your-Job-Reggie-Bush

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Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 5-17-13:

Lions Articles:

Reggie Bush excited about his role in Lions offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Reggie-Bush-excited-about-his-role-in-the-Lions-offense/09a7f40c-b72b-4fa1-b37a-b5121aa21364

Billy Sims has no doubt that Reggie Bush will make an immediate impact:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Billy-Sims-has-no-doubt-Reggie-Bush-will-make-an-immediate-impact/9264a98f-4755-41be-a898-bad31bb9e8fb

More from Reggie Bush interview:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130517/SPORTS01/305170046/detroit-lions-reggie-bush

Charles Woodson would help the Lions, Backus says:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130517/SPORTS01/305170083/detroit-lions-michigan-football-charles-woodson

Competition wide open to return punts, kicks:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/17/sports/doc519681b72f4ba828031886.txt

Receiving opportunities for Forte, Bush:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56503/receiving-opportunities-for-forte-bush

Eight in the box - returning from injury (Seifert discusses Delmas):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56498/eight-in-the-box-key-medical-concern

NFL.com's Marc Sessler ranks the NFL QBs (He has Stafford in the Solid Dudes category and #15):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000200131/article/ranking-the-nfl-quarterbacks

Pressing questions for all 32 teams (For the Lions it's who plays RT):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/22259838/pressing-questions-for-all-32-nfl-teams-heading-into-the-summer

SN offseason grades (Lions get a B+):   http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-05-17/nfl-offseason-grades-2013-season-draft-free-agency-packers-steelers-jets-cowboys

The Pressure Index (NFP ranks teams by the amount of pressure they are under to win.   The Lions are #5. IMO they really should be #1.):    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-pressure-index.html

Miscellaneous:

Is Titus Young the latest NFL player suffering from hits to the head:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/22259804/is-titus-young-the-latest-nfl-player-suffering-from-hits-to-the-head

NFL Mock Draft Scores - Mike Mayock dethrones Todd McShay:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130517/SPORTS01/305170064/nfl-draft-mike-mayock-todd-mcshay

Video:

Reggie Bush joins NFL AM:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Reggie-Bush-joins-NFL-AM/1450ab0a-e1b8-42a3-830b-8e87e6a96e05

Audio:

Reggie Bush on ESPN radio:   http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=9286301

Morning Lions Links for Friday 5-17-13

Morning Lions Links for Friday 5-17-13:

Lions Articles:

Suh can't let other voices dictate how he plays:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130516/SPORTS01/305160215/mean-joe-greene-detroit-lions-nick-fairley-Ndamukong-Suh-

Detroit Lions 5 major changes on special teams:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/05/detroit-lions-5-major-changes-on.html

Lions released Conroy Black:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Top-100-Players-of-2013-Stephen-Tulloch/daf8383b-3d7a-432b-8042-d8895fab0c27

NFL.com's top 100 ranking has Tulloch ranked #63:   http://www.nfl.com/top100/2013#video=0ap2000000169096

Twentyman on Tulloch's ranking:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Stephen-Tulloch-comes-in-at-No-63-on-NFL-Top-100-Players-list/d931a248-d499-4c36-915f-138ffc11fc13

PFT on Tulloch's ranking:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/16/nfl-players-vote-stephen-tulloch-ahead-of-darrelle-revis/

Tulloch on PFT's criticism:   https://twitter.com/stephentulloch/status/335224733706620929

Miscellaneous:

Burleson picks up emmy nomination for work on Ford's Lions report:   http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/nate-burleson-picks-up-emmy-nomination-for-work-on-ford-lions-report

Mother of Titus Young's son granted a temporary restraining order:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130516/SPORTS01/305160231/1049/sports01

Video:

Top 100 players of 2013 - Tulloch:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Top-100-Players-of-2013-Stephen-Tulloch/daf8383b-3d7a-432b-8042-d8895fab0c27

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Afternoon Articles for Thursday 5-16-13:

Lions Articles:

Safety Glover Quinn connecting with both teammates and fans in Detroit:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Safety-Glover-Quin-connecting-with-both-teammates-and-fans-in-Detroit/2c78bd48-e9b3-4616-a9ca-2bcad3514e89

Fairley says he and Suh are the best tandem in the league:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Nick-Fairley-says-he-and-Ndamukong-Suh-are-the-best-defensive-tackle-tandem-in-league/cd5321c9-61c2-4b62-8069-93174e6c72b5

Fairley's assessment of himself and Suh might have been dead on:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Nick-Fairleys-assessment-of-himself-and-Ndamukong-Suh-might-have-been-dead-on/4157a1c0-5d69-426b-8d12-3ab1e89e2c45

The pressing matter of NFL's best DT duo:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56479/the-pressing-matter-of-nfls-best-dt-duo

NFL.com Greg Rosenthal's top 5 DT tandems (He has Suh and Fairley at #1):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000203072/article/top-5-defensive-tackle-tandems-in-the-nfl

Looking for big - make that tall - advantage at TE:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130516/SPORTS01/305160145/detroit-lions-tight-end-advantage

Consistent punting sought from Sam Martin, Blake Clingan:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/16/sports/doc51953e628cb07530324442.txt

NFL's biggest arm?  Rodgers, Stafford in the mix:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000201101/article/biggest-arm-in-nfl-aaron-rodgers-matt-stafford-battle-it-out

The 2013 pro-shek-tions (Dave Dameshek predicts who will make the playoffs.   He has the Lions in the close but no cigar group):    http://davedameshek.nfl.com/2013/05/14/the-2013-pro-shek-tions-offseason-edition/

Kirwan ranks the o-line players (He has Reiff in the players on the rise category):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/22256319/rating-olinemen-thomas-pouncey-tops-in-production-durability

Miscellaneous:

Worst player Offseason Power Ranking (Titus Young is #1):   http://nfl.si.com/2013/05/16/worst-player-offseason-power-rankings/?sct=uk_t11_a1

On questioning Titus Young's condition:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56488/on-questioning-titus-youngs-condition

Jaguars sign former Lions C Dan Gerberry:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/16/jaguars-release-veteran-montell-owens/

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 5-16-13

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 5-16-13:

Lions Articles:

An older article on DeQuan Menzie from his Alabama Days - His play says it all:   http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2011/11/dequan_menzies_play_says_it_al.html

NFL.com profile (He's ranked 100 overall):   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/dequan-menzie?id=2532911

A scouting report from draftscout:   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=110433&draftyear=2012&genpos=CB

PFW scouting report:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/dequan-menzie-24/

Packers' website has Menzie ranked as the 5th best Safety in the 2012 draft:    http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/draftcaps26-vn4vq7d-148982145.html

Draftcountdown has Menzie ranked as the 6th best Safety:    http://www.draftcountdown.com/archive/2012/2012-Rankings.php#cb

Walterfootball  has Menzie ranked #17:    http://walterfootball.com/draft2012CB.php

DeQuan Menzie was ranked #22 in this list of CBs:   http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2012-cb-rankings

Miscellaneous:

Discussing mental illness among athletes:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9279525/meaningful-discussion-athletes-mental-illness

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Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 5-15-13:

Lions Articles:

Ashlee Palmer has a great chance to win a starting LB spot:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ashlee-Palmer-has-a-great-chance-to-win-starting-linebacker-spot/039a87b7-db21-4e33-82aa-3ef834faf373

Tim and Mike - What positions will have the most competition:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Tim-and-Mike-What-positions-will-have-the-most-competition/f0c82e78-4c7c-43b3-a54e-dc2012e63d35

Reggie Bush - In certain cities, football just means more:   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/05/15/reggie-bush-in-certain-cities-football-just-means-more/

Cribbs liked visit with Lions, but signed with Raiders:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130515/SPORTS01/305150128/detroit-lions-oakland-raiders-josh-cribbs

Is Stafford a top QB for the Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000202047/article/is-matthew-stafford-a-top10-qb-for-detroit-lions

Bentley not fully healthy yet but aiming to win starting position:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130515/SPORTS01/305150081/detroit-lions-bill-bentley

Lions claim Dequan Menzie off waivers:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130515/SPORTS01/305150137/detroit-lions-claim-dequan-menzie

Team earns high, low grades for offseason:    http://www.freep.com/article/20130515/SPORTS01/305150106/detroit-lions-gab-lionsgab

Lions return position still open:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130515/SPORTS0101/305150422/1126/sports0101/Returner-Josh-Cribbs-signs-Raiders-leaving-Lions-position-still-open

Rookies Michael Williams, Joseph Fauria look to impact TE position:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/15/sports/doc5193da2d4d10f974112819.txt

CJ ranks 29th among highest paid US athletes:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/05/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-ranks-29th.html

Mailbag - Time in pocket for all NFC North QBs (Stafford ranks 13th with an average time of 2.62 seconds):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/56456/mailbag-time-in-pocket-for-all-nfcn-qbs

CBS' Will Brinson ranks the QBs (Stafford is ranked #11 and in the ready for a leap category):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/22246720/ranking-nfl-qbs-rodgers-brady-peyton-and-brees-are-elites-eli-almost-

2013 o-line rankings (Lions o-line ranked 26th):   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/43265/179/2013-offensive-line-rankings?pg=3

2014 Draft:

Top 5 DEs and DTs for the 2014 draft:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-5-DEs-DTs-for-the-2014-draft.html