Evening Lions Links for Saturday 8-31-13

Roster Cuts:

NFL Cut List by Team: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23400230/final-nfl-cuts-teams-trim-rosters-down-to-53-players

Lions finalize roster; TE Fauria and WR Durham make the team: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_finalize_53-man.html

TE Michael Williams out for season after landing on IR; Chapas and White cut: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_te_michael_willi.html

Steven Miller, Jake Scott cut after losing out on starting spot: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/steven_miller_jake_scott_cut_b.html

Big player WR Willis doesn't make the team: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/big-play_wide_receiver_matt_wi.html

Owens to go on IR, but will make initial 53 roster: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/montell_owens_to_go_on_injured.html

Spievey, former third round pick, released by Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/safety_amari_spievey_former_th.html

Bartell cut by Lions, Mathis now likely to make the team: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/ron_bartell_cut_by_detroit_lio.html

Lions release OT Rodney Austin and DT Xavier Proctor: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_release_ot_rodne.html

Lions cut a second 2013 draft pick, LB Brandon Hepburn: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_cut_a_second_201.html

Lions release former 5th round pick Chris Greenwood: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_release_former_f.html

Lions cut 6th round pick Corey Fuller, LB Jon Morgan and OL Darren Keyton: http://www.freep.com/article/20130901/SPORTS01/309010071/

Lions Articles:

Lions get a long look at some players on the cutline against Buffalo: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-get-a-long-look-at-some-players-on-the-cutline-in-Buffalo/cd74b08b-ebb7-49bf-bb5d-9870b0fc27c3

Twentyman - It was hard to get a true evaluation of WRs this preseason: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-It-was-hard-to-get-a-true-evaluation-of-WRs-this-preseason/38f68181-03f5-4188-be4f-3559fb559c89

Lions over-under - Will the Lions have a positive turnover ratio: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_over-under_will_1.html

PFF's refocus - Lions vs Bills: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/31/refo-det-buf-preseason-wk-4/

Lions cut down analysis: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/116/detroit-lions-cut-down-analysis?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Eight things I think I learned from the preseason (#7 is that the Lions might have the most improved defense): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2309/20130831/eight_things_i_think_i_learned_from_preseason/

XLVIII things to watch throughout 2013 (XLI is on how electric Reggie Bush can be and XLII is on how Ansah could be this year's Jason Pierre-Paul: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000236466/article/xlviii-things-to-watch-throughout-the-2013-nfl-season

2014 Draft:

2014 Lions Draft watch - week 1: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/2014_detroit_lions_nfl_draft_w.html

Rang's latest big board: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/23401147/big-board-uscs-lee-could-be-first-receiver-taken

Miscellaneous:

Panthers cut former Lion Drayton Florence: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/31/panthers-cut-drayton-florence/

Bills release former Lions QB Thad Lewis: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/31/bills-release-thad-lewis-bryan-scott/

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 8-31-13

NFL Cut List by team: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23400230/final-nfl-cuts-teams-trim-rosters-down-to-53-players

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Lions Articles:

Slay shows he's learned his lesson: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_rookie_cb_darius_1.html

Young, Fairley among Lions fined for taunts, personal fouls: http://www.freep.com/article/20130830/SPORTS01/308300123/detroit-lions-willie-young-nick-fairley-fines

Miscellaneous:

NFL's roster cuts - down to 53 tracking the NFL's notable roster cuts: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000236408/article/down-to-53-tracking-the-nfls-notable-roster-cuts

Kickalicious works out for GB: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/green_bay_packers_work_out_for.html

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Don't forget to read the evening and afternoon lions links.
Friday Evening: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/08/evening-lions-links-for-friday-8-30-12.html

Friday Afternoon: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/08/afternoon-lions-links-for-friday-8-30-13.html

Evening Lions Links for Friday 8-30-12

Lions Articles:

NFL Cut list by team: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23400230/final-nfl-cuts-teams-trim-rosters-down-to-53-players

Birkett predicts the 53 man roster: http://www.freep.com/article/20130830/SPORTS01/308300087/detroit-lions-roster-prediction

McCosky predicts Lions 53 man roster: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130830/SPORTS0101/308300081/1126/sports0101/One-man-s-opinion-who-stays-who-goes-Lions-prepare-final-cuts

MLive reporters predict 53 man roster: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/projecting_detroit_lions_53-ma.html

Oakland Press' Pasche's Lions 53 man roster prediction: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/08/detroit-lions-projected-53-man-roster.html

POD's Lions 53 man roster prediction: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/30/4674792/lions-53-man-roster-prediction

Game in review - Key takeaways from Lions 35-13 win over Buffalo: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/GAME-IN-REVIEW-Key-takeaways-from-the-Lions-35-13-win-at-Buffalo/a3465703-3aa2-4815-ab68-b3327034d70b

Young among 5 Lions fined $7,875 for personal fouls in Patriots game: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/willie_young_among_4_detroit_l.html

Lions over-under - How many TDs will Stafford throw: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_over-under_how_m_1.html

Rookie from Appalachian St anxiously awaits final cuts: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/30/rookie-from-appalachian-state-anxiously-awaits-final-cuts/

Q and As with Schwartz: http://www.torontosun.com/2013/08/30/qa-jim-schwartz-on-the-lions-key-talent-upgrades

On Warford's summer workload: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/91/on-larry-warfords-summer-workload?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Three big Lions roster questions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/99/three-big-lions-roster-questions

CJ ranked #2 in ESPN's top 100 offensive players: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9491439/2013-nfl-player-rankings-offense-10-1

Cover-two - examining the highs and lows of the NFL preseason (Burke discusses the Lions in the section on the teams that we learned the least about): http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/30/nfl-preseason-highs-lows/?sct=nfl_t1t_a3

CBS NFL Expert Picks - coach of the year (one expert picks Schwartz to win it): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23399209/nfl-expert-picks-who-will-win-nfl-coach-of-the-year

CBS NFL Expert Picks - breakout player (one of the experts pick Reggie Bush): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23399525/nfl-expert-picks-who-will-be-breakout-player-of-the-year

Season Previews:

Rant sports Lions preview and prediction (he picks the Lions to finish 6-10 and 3rd in the North): http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/08/30/detroit-lions-2013-nfl-season-preview-and-predictions/

Miscellaneous:

Kickalicious works out for the Packers: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/30/kickalicious-works-out-for-the-packers/

The final cutdown process: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-Final-Cut-Process.html

Videos:

Peter King previews the Lions - Detroit still missing a D: http://mmqb.si.com/2013/08/30/detroit-lions-training-camp/

Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 8-30-13

Lions Articles:

NFL Network is re-airing the game tomorrow (Saturday) at 7AM:   http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/networkschedule?selectedDate=08/31/2013&field=selectedDate

Notebook - Slay bounces back, Young back to sacking and Burleson's pledge:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Slay-bounces-back-Young-back-to-sacking-and-Burlesons-pledge/56812751-2e5b-4be9-80d5-ca15a2221e1c

With roster cuts the next order of business, who helped themselves in Buffalo?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/With-roster-cuts-the-next-order-of-business-who-helped-themselves-in-Buffalo/6385a1ae-0e25-4084-80ee-28417674d801

Lions snap count for preseason game 4 against Buffalo:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_1.html

Lions o-line coming into focus with Warford at RG and Fox at RT:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_starting_offensi.html

3 who trended up, 3 who didn't in preseason finale against Bills:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/3_who_trended_up_3_who_didnt_i_1.html

Willis makes strong case for roster spot in win over Bills:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_wr_matt_willis_d.html

As cut day draws near, bubble players like Miller await their fate:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/as_cut_day_nears_bubble_player.html

As Lions WRs battle drops, Burleson puts his money where his mouth is:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/as_detroit_lions_receivers_bat.html

Lions notes from Thursday's game:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/30/4674906/lions-notes-bills-preseason-2013

4 questions that arose from preseason week 4 against Buffalo:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-four-questions-arose-preseason-week-4-153700892--nfl.html

Can Lions, Bears or Vikings catch the Packers:   http://www.saultthisweek.com/2013/08/30/can-lions-bears-or-vikings-catch-the-packers

An offensive NFC North:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/82566/nflrank-an-offensive-nfc-north?ex_cid=espnapi_public

CBS NFL expert picks - Who will win defensive rookie of the year (One out of 6 picks Ansah to win):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23396904/nfl-expert-picks-who-will-win-defensive-rookie-of-the-year

Video:

Birkett - Good preseason for the Lions:   http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/2637347691001/Dave-Birkett-Good-preseason-for-Lions?BCNextUpID=47564740001_2

Morning Lions Links for Friday 8-30-13

Lions Game Articles:

Burleson says drops won't happen again.   He says if they do he'll donate $100 for each drop to a different elementary school:   https://twitter.com/Nate13Burleson/status/373278038957387777

Twentyman - Lions thump Bills 35-13, to end preseason: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-Lions-thump-Bills-35-13-to-end-preseason/6a7c1e66-ba31-4f22-b7ae-b8fcf17a7c7e

O'Hara's Burning Questions - How much does 35-13 win mean going into the regular season: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/OHaras-Burning-Questions-How-much-does-this-35-13-win-mean-going-into-the-regular-season-/c6ec3c0f-783a-4b79-8e4a-5661a20c6127

Four downs - A look at position battles and the Lions turnover turnaround: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Four-Downs-A-look-at-position-battles-and-the-Lions-turnover-turnaround/fb10c16b-d9ea-4f7e-b7c6-c00a1d84044e

Twentyman at the half - Good to see young corners making plays: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-at-the-Half-Good-to-see-young-corners-making-plays/8acef82c-c2cc-41b0-9b75-d01ffb7f2024

Detroit 35 Buffalo 13 despite first team offense struggles, Lions finish preseason with a flurry: http://www.freep.com/article/20130829/SPORTS01/130829015/Detroit-35-Buffalo-13-Despite-first-team-struggles-Lions-finish-preseason-flurry

Miller makes lasting impression in final preseason game:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130830/SPORTS01/308300038/Lions-RB-Steven-Miller-makes-lasting-impression-final-preseason-game

Three questions with Birkett: http://www.freep.com/article/20130830/SPORTS01/308300035/Three-Lions-questions-beat-writer-Dave-Birkett

CJ, Bush among Lions inactives last night:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130829/SPORTS01/308290170/detroit-lions-buffalo-bills-inactives

Lions close exhibition season with a win: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130829/SPORTS0101/308290142/1126/Lions-close-exhibition-season-victory-over-Bills

Lions dump Buffalo to finish preseason with 2 straight routs: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_buffalo_bills_pr.html

Ansah watch continues - Lions first rounder among 10 who didn't play against Buffalo: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/ezekiel_ansah_absence_continue.html

Ansah among 3 Lions left home from trip to Buffalo: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/ezekiel_ansah_among_3_detroit.html

Lions wrap up preseason with win over Bills:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/30/sports/doc522002a49706a529170230.txt

5 things learned from win at Buffalo:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/08/detroit-lions-five-things-learned-from_29.html

Lions power past Bills in preseason finale:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Lions-power-past-Bills-in-preseason-fina?blockID=934317&feedID=3862

Winners and losers from Lions preseason game 4:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/29/4674390/lions-bills-preseason-winners-losers

Observation deck - Lions vs Bills: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/74/observation-deck-lions-35-bills-13?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Bills QB Leinart struggles in 35-13 loss to Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bills-qb-leinart-struggles-35-021548703--nfl.html

Lions beat up Bills in preseason finale:   http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-beat-up-bills-in-preseason-finale

Lions beat Bills to end preseason: http://www.examiner.com/article/lions-beat-bills-to-end-preseason

Preseason Blitz - Stafford wraps up poor preseason:  http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/preseason-blitz-lions-quarterback-matthew-stafford-wraps-poor-052808528--nfl.html

5 things we know about Lions, Bills after preseason game:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/5-things-know-bills-lions-081629263--nfl.html

Nineteen takeaways from preseason finales (#14 is on Stafford's poor performance and #15 is on the battle between Bell and Leshoure): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000236325/article/nineteen-takeaways-from-nfl-preseason-finales

Lions crush Bills in preseason finale: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/final/recap.aspx?id=4465

Lions Non-Game Articles:

Jason Jones banks on bulk to add bite to game: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130829/SPORTS0101/308290136/Lions-DE-Jason-Jones-banks-bulk-add-bite-his-game

Tacklers aim to hit in NFL's new zone: http://www.freep.com/article/20130830/SPORTS01/308300021/

Some Lions brace for cuts as deadline looms: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130830/SPORTS0101/308300042/1126/Some-Lions-brace-roster-cuts-deadline-looms

SI's QB ranking (Stafford is ranked 13th): http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/29/ranking-the-qbs-aaron-rodgers-is-still-the-top-man/?sct=nfl_t11_a0

Season Predictions:

SN has Lions predicted to finish 6-10: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-08-29/nfl-predictions-2013-nfc-seattle-seahawks-packers-falcons-projected-records

Rotoworld's 2013 winning solution (He thinks the Lions will win at least 8 games):     http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/44022/278/2013s-winning-solution

Videos:

Preseason game 4 videos:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/08/video-highlights-and-interviews-from_30.html

Video Highlights and Interviews from Preseason Game 4 Lions vs Bills

Highlights:

Edwards 8 yd TD reception from Hill:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000235678/Edwards-8-yard-touchdown-catch

Durham's 6 yd TD reception from Hill:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000235704/Durham-s-6-yard-touchdown-reception

Riddick's 8 yd TD reception from Moore:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000235832/Riddick-s-8-yard-touchdown-reception

Riddick gets his 2nd TD reception from Moore:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000236105/Riddick-gets-his-second-touchdown-reception

Bell's 23 yd TD run:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000235773/Bell-23-yard-touchdown-run

Willis lays out to make the grab:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000235697/Willis-lays-out-to-make-the-grab

Mathis intercepts Leinart:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000235734/Leinart-intercepted-by-Mathis-in-Bills-territory

Robey muffs a punt and Spurlock recovers it for the Lions:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000235840/Robey-muffs-a-punt-return

Preseason week 4 - Lions vs Bills Highlights:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000236326/Pre-Week-4-Lions-vs-Bills-highlights

Lions finish preseason strong:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9614451

Interviews:

Schwartz on the Lions 35-13 win at Buffalo:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-the-Lions-35-13-win-at-Buffalo/a793bdf7-f7f3-4693-a15f-e702777d0353

Miller on the opportunity to make the roster:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Steven-Miller-on-the-opportunity-to-make-roster/d1320326-8022-4ec5-8a9c-c38b188b5523

Burleson on the competition and play of the WRs:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Nate-Burleson-on-the-competition-and-play-of-WRs/26ccbe77-955e-4c85-a59e-73c4069bc054

Slay on his confidence level:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Darius-Slay-on-his-confidence-level-/1d512996-8546-465d-8fb8-83d7e416d606

Pre-Game Lions Links 8-29-13

Lions Articles:

Lions will be without a number of starters: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-will-be-without-a-number-of-starters-tonight-at-Buffalo/095ae3b0-3135-4bb2-8bb1-765e7f836e76

Starting lineup for preseason game 4 Lions vs Bills: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Starting-Lineups-Preseason-Week-4-Lions-at-Bills/27b1084a-277f-43b9-984f-92beca569a94

O'Hara's final thoughts - With CJ and Bush out, what areas need to be scrutinized:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAs-FINAL-THOUGHTS-With-Johnson-and-Bush-out-what-areas-need-to-be-scrutinized/ed770a16-d868-47f3-b548-4d7c6f2d5141

With 22 cuts coming, reserves get final audition against Bills: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_gameday_with_22.html

Warford prepared to deliver closing argument for case to start: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_rookie_larry_war_2.html

MLive's Kyle Meinke answers questions about the Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/ask_kyle_detroit_lions_mailbag.html

Suh ranked 16 in ESPN's top 100 ranking of defensive players: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9492438/2013-nfl-player-rankings-defense-20-11

Videos:

WXYZ - Tom Leyden sits down with Tulloch:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/WXYZ-Tom-Leyden-sits-down-with-Stephen-Tulloch/a99f333b-6995-401d-a9d5-7c7580776b44

WXYZ - Tom Leyden sits down with Jim and Jeremiah Washburn: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/WXYZ-Tom-Leyden-with-Jim-and-Jeremiah-Washburn/9c4bfb71-a077-49e1-844f-9a6adee2c256

Sanders - Lions will win the NFC North: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9612094&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Inside the huddle with Clayton: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9612488&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 8-29-13

Lions Articles:

What do the Lions need to test, and prove, at Buffalo:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-What-do-the-Lions-need-to-test-and-prove-in-the-final-preseason-game/deb770a4-cc22-48f0-b279-703f4d7c983f

Reggie Bush on slow start to the running game - It's a work in progress:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/reggie_bush_on_detroit_lions_c.html

Kellen Moore makes final pitch for spot on 53 man roster:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/hot_detroit_lions_qb_kellen_mo.html

Lions over-under - how many sacks will the Lions defense have in 2013:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_over-under_how_m.html

Will the 2013 Packers and Lions be the 2011 or 2012 version:    http://www.miningjournal.net/page/blogs.detail/display/278/Preseason--Will-the-2013-Packers-and-Lions-be-the-2011-or-2012-version-.html

Game Previews:

Lions-Bills Previews:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/08/preseason-week-4-lions-vs-bills-previews.html

Power Rankings:

Kirwan's Power Rankings (He has the Lions ranked 20th):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/23379347/power-rankings-niners-slide-ahead-of-shorthanded-broncos

2014 Draft:

SI's Chris Burke's Big Board 1.0 (Top 40 prospects in the 2014 draft):   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130829/nfl-draft-2014-big-board-jadeveon-clowney-teddy-bridgewater/?sct=nfl_t11_a2

Videos:

Lions fans optimistic about season:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130829/SPORTS01/130829005/detroit-lions-2013-predictions-record

Preseason Week 4 Lions Vs Bills Previews

Articles:  

Twentyman - 10 players to watch Thursday at Buffalo: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-10-players-to-watch-Thursday-at-Buffalo/78a54d78-22e0-4686-afe8-68c18f2b704b

Free Press - What to watch for in tonights exhibition game: http://www.freep.com/article/20130829/SPORTS01/308290027/detroit-lions-buffalo-bills-preseason-football

MLive - 5 Lions to watch in preseason game against Bills:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/five_detroit_lions_players_to_3.html

Oakland Press - 5 players to watch in preseason finale: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/28/sports/doc521e2f8b6da06356513385.txt

Lions at Bills - 5 things to watch:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Lions-at-Bills-Five-things-to-watch?blockID=933633&feedID=3862

TSN's Lions-Bills Preview:   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=4465

Examiner's Lion-Bills Preview: http://www.examiner.com/article/preseason-week-4-preview-detroit-lions-v-buffalo-bills

Seifert Previews Lions-Bills game:    http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/82370/previewing-preseason-week-4-lions

Videos:

Lions prepare for Bills: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/23271068/lions-prepare-for-preseason-finale

Tim and Mike - Roster Cuts, Preseason Finale:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Roster-cuts-preseason-finale/180aea2c-cb03-4eeb-a159-cebe3395e4a0

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 8-29-13

Lions Articles:

Lions rookie Waddle looks like lock to make the roster: http://www.freep.com/article/20130829/SPORTS01/308290036/detroit-lions-laadrian-waddle-should-make-team

Bigger, better QB Moore even cracks jokes now: http://www.freep.com/article/20130829/SPORTS01/308290033/detroit-lions-kellen-moore

With final exhibition tonight, here's the status of Lions position battles: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130829/SPORTS0101/308290039/1126/sports0101/With-final-exhibition-tonight-here-s-status-all-Lions-position-battles

Lions DBs critical of possible rule changes: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130829/SPORTS0101/308290037/1126/sports0101/Lions-defensive-backs-critical-possible-rule-change

Clayton ranks the starting QBs (Stafford is ranked 12): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9593105/nfl-quarterback-rankings-john-clayton-reveals-2013-hierarchy-signal-callers-part-2

Game Previews:

Free Press - What to watch for in tonights exhibition game: http://www.freep.com/article/20130829/SPORTS01/308290027/detroit-lions-buffalo-bills-preseason-football

Examiner's Lion-Bills Preview: http://www.examiner.com/article/preseason-week-4-preview-detroit-lions-v-buffalo-bills

Season Previews and Predictions:

NFC North 2013 Previews - Detroit Lions: http://www.cbs58.com/sports/local-sports/2013-NFC-North-Division-Preview-Detroit-Lions-220501571.html?

Lions predicted to finish last by SI, ESPN magazine: http://www.freep.com/article/20130829/SPORTS01/308290053/detroit-lions-predictions

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Don't forget to read the Lions Links from Wednesday evening and afternoon.

Wednesday Evening:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/08/evening-lions-links-for-wednesday-8-28.html

Wednesday Afternoon:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/08/afternoon-lions-links-for-wednesday-8_28.html

Evening Lions Links for Wednesday 8-28-13

Lions Articles:

Fauria says going undrafted might have been the best thing to ever happen to him: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TE-Joseph-Fauria-says-going-undrafted-might-have-been-the-best-thing-to-ever-happen-to-him/bd968fdd-ae79-4b53-a132-1c2c59c7a6a2

Rugland clears waivers after being released by the Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/havard_rugland_goes_unclaimed.html

Ansah not in attendance at kickoff luncheon at Ford Field: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/ezekiel_ansah_not_in_attendanc.html

Lions get some love in NFL.com's award prediction: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_get_some_love_in.html

Jobs on the line at Buffalo: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/28/sports/doc521e437ac9b2d939378420.txt

Fauria, Waddle, Moore on the bubble as Lions prepare to cut to 53: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/28/fauria-waddle-moore-on-the-bubble-as-lions-prepare-to-cut-to-53/

Film review - Where the Lions CBs stand: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/28/4666552/lions-film-review-cornerback-competition

Kellen Moore takes a big step: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/55/kellen-moore-takes-a-big-step

Seifert chat on the Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/42/live-chat-your-detroit-lions-questions?ex_cid=espnapi_public

SI's ranking of the NFL's best backfields (Lions is in tier 3 and ranked 16): http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/28/best-nfl-backfields-adrian-peterson-ray-rice/?sct=nfl_t11_a0

Game Previews:

Twentyman - 10 players to watch Thursday at Buffalo: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-10-players-to-watch-Thursday-at-Buffalo/78a54d78-22e0-4686-afe8-68c18f2b704b

Oakland Press - 5 players to watch in preseason finale: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/28/sports/doc521e2f8b6da06356513385.txt

Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 8-28-13

Lions Articles:

Tim and Mike - There's still something to be gained on Thursday in Buffalo:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Tim-and-Mike-Theres-still-something-to-be-gained-Thursday-in-Buffalo/8c415915-f2cf-46b8-8b67-c5d9224653b0

Transcript of chat with Birkett:   http://live.freep.com/Event/Thread.aspx?Id=180029

Lions over-under - Will Reggie Bush catch more than 70 passes:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_over-under_will.html

Lions d-line, gutted by injuries, could have different look against Bills:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_defensive_line_r.html

Burleson doubles down on Edwards prediction:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_nate_burleson_do_1.html

Rugland endeared himself to Detroit, but Akers was clear cut winner:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/david_akers_was_clear-cut_winn.html

Four TEs a possibility, including 2 rookies:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/08/detroit-lions-four-tight-ends.html

Schwartz comments from Tuesday:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/28/4665086/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-tuesday

Buffalo Bills Preseason 4 - Stafford is the first head of Cerberus:   http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/08/28/buffalo-bills-preseason-week-4-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-is-first-head-of-cerberus/

PFF's 32 observations from week 3 (For the Lions it's that Bell is dominating the elusive rating at 209.2):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/28/32-observations-preseason-week-3/

PFF's second rounders in focus - preseason week 3 (Slay's grade was a -0.8):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/28/second-rounders-in-focus-preseason-wk-3/

SI's coaches on the hotseat (Schwartz is picked as one):   http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/27/nfl-coaches-on-hot-seat-rex-ryan-jason-garrett/?sct=nfl_t1t_a1

NFL award picks (CJ was picked by 3 experts for offensive player of the year, Suh was picked by one expert for defensive player of the year, Ansah was picked by 2 experts for rookie defensive player of the year):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000235062/article/analyst-picks-tom-brady-jj-watt-among-top-award-candidates

Game Previews:

Lions at Bills - 5 things to watch:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Lions-at-Bills-Five-things-to-watch?blockID=933633&feedID=3862

Season Predictions:

Seifert predicts the Lions to go 9-7:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/60141/lions-season-prediction-9-7?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Miscellaneous:

2009 4th round pick Aaron Curry announces retirement:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Aaron-Curry-announces-his-retirement.html

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 8-28-13

Lions Articles:

Lions players disagree with shorter preseason: http://www.freep.com/article/20130828/SPORTS01/308280053/detroit-lions-football-shortened-preseason

Lions release Kickalicious on cut down day: http://www.freep.com/article/20130827/SPORTS01/308270076/detroit-lions-kickalicious-havard-rugland

Lions cut Veldman, Morrah: http://www.freep.com/article/20130827/SPORTS01/308270113/detroit-lions-tight-ends-cut

Raiola remains invaluable leader for the Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130828/SPORTS0101/308280041/1126/sports0101/Dominic-Raiola-remains-invaluable-leader-Lions

Better than players (Devin Taylor is one of the players Prisco takes a look at): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/23346578/better-than-players-bills-surprise-week-1-starting-qb-tuel-leads-list

NFL Stock Watch - Lions d-line fully loaded already: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23354020/nfl-stock-watch-lions-defensive-line-fully-reloaded-already

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

Lions cut roster down to 75: http://www.examiner.com/article/lions-cut-roster-down-to-75

Lions roster at a glance: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/60596/lions-roster-at-a-glance

Season Predictions:

Lions Gab game by game prediction for the Lions (he has the Lions going 9-7) : http://www.freep.com/article/20130828/SPORTS01/308280073/detroit-lions-gab-game-by-game-prediction

Videos:

Lions prepare for Bills: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/23271068/lions-prepare-for-preseason-finale


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Don't forget to read the Evening and Afternoon Lions Links.

Tuesday Evening:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/08/evening-lions-links-for-tuesday-8-27-13.html

Tuesday Afternoon:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/08/afternoon-lions-links-for-tuesday-8-27.html

Evening Lions Links for Tuesday 8-27-13

Lions Articles:

Akers, teammates with nothing but good things to say about Rugland: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/David-Akers-teammates-with-nothing-but-great-things-to-say-about-Havard-Rugland/cec239e4-23b4-4635-abbf-61ad649f364a

Preseason finale means different things to different players: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Preseason-finale-means-different-things-to-different-players/adad9bd8-c7a0-4c0f-9f49-54b482705486

Calvin Johnson Blog - CJ on WR depth: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/calvin-johnson/article-1/BLOG-Calvin-Johnson-on-the-Lions-depth-at-wide-receiver/9938deb4-9630-4f2d-bfb3-bb59ce725d34

Kickalicious gave it his all, but it still wasn't enough: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130827/SPORTS0101/308270087/1126/-Kickalicious-gave-everything-he-could-wasn-t-enough-Lions

Lions DE Ronnel Lewis clears waivers: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/former_detroit_lions_de_ronnel.html

Lions cut TE Matt Veldman, Cameron Morrah: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_cut_tes_matt_vel.html

Kellen Moore's increased confidence shows: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/27/sports/doc521d0a7465978804976673.txt

Chat wrap - Leshoure vs Bell: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/60590/chatwrap-joique-bell-vs-mikel-leshoure

Chat with Seifert: http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/48769/nfl-blogger-kevin-seifert

Lions leaning on Suh led d-line: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-leaning-suh-led-defensive-213200554--nfl.html

Lions add WR options to help Stafford, Johnson: http://www.sunherald.com/2013/08/27/4905331/lions-add-wr-options-to-help-stafford.html

Lions roster cuts - Evaluating the first round of cuts: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/27/4664222/lions-roster-cuts-2013-first-round

Practice Notes:

Practice Notebook - Warford says the game is starting to slow down; roster trimmed to 75: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Warford-says-the-game-is-starting-to-slow-down-roster-trimmed-to-75/2f890de5-3d7d-4f0b-bd10-b8d53b377749

MLive Lions Practice Observations - Despite being cut, TE Morrah still finishes strong: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_practice_observa_1.html

CJ, Suh, Ansah still not practicing: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/calvin_johnson_ndamukong_suh_e.html

Oakland Press Notes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/27/sports/doc521cb970cbd28391278068.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Season Previews:

NFC North Preview - Packers not unanimous choice: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000234850/article/nfc-north-preview-packers-not-unanimous-pick

 Miscellaneous:

Arrest warrant issued for Titus Young: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/08/27/arrest-warrant-issued-for-titus-young/2708827/

Summer hasn't been kind to 2009 draft picks: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130827/nfl-preseason-mrk-sanchez-nfl-draft--2009/?sct=nfl_t11_a0

Videos:

Schwartz on preventing and creating turnovers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-preventing-and-creating-turnovers/35c1b0bb-4b10-4e03-ad10-de0ba5ae3ba2

Burleson on Edwards talent: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Nate-Burleson-on-Patrick-Edwards-talent/be999ccc-e0b8-48a7-afc6-5e168c424a35

Moore to Moore - Herman interviews Kellen: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Moore-to-Moore-Herman-interviews-Kellen/be4c49b2-47a6-449e-bfd7-7fd5dc2208c0

Tim and Mike - Roster cuts, preseason finale: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Roster-cuts-preseason-finale/180aea2c-cb03-4eeb-a159-cebe3395e4a0

Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 8-27-13

Lions Articles:

Lions release Kickalicious:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-release-Havard-Kickalicious-Rugland/26077a73-8c53-48a8-946e-1fe676d69eaf

NFC North - Three preseason games are completed and the 2013 version of each team is becoming clearer:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north/article-1/NFC-North-Three-preseason-games-are-completed-and-the-2013-version-of-each-team-is-becoming-clearer/be228737-1be9-4720-835d-1edf8edf7e98

Hanson will join Lions ring of honor at Opener vs Vikings:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130827/SPORTS01/308270081/detroit-lions-jason-hanson

Fox does homework on other Tackles in pursuit of Lions RT job:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/jason_fox_detroit_lions_tackle_homework.html

Leshoure sliding down depth chart - It is what it is:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_rb_mikel_leshour_10.html

Lions fans support Schwartz's choice to remain mum on Ansah's concussion questions:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_fans_support_jim.html

WR Terrance Austin is Lions third cut, with 2 more to go:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/wr_terrence_austin_is_detroit.html

Can we call him Cutalicious now?  Dequan Menzie also cut:   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/fox-sports-networks/story/Lions-release-Havard-Kickalicious-Ruglan?blockID=933261&feedID=3706

Competition for backup RB spot continues between Bell, Leshoure:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/27/competition-for-backup-running-back-spot-continues-between-bell-leshoure/

PFF's First Rounders in Focus - Preseason Week 3 (Ansah has a grade of +2.1.   He says Ansah hasn't done much as a pass rusher, but is proving himself capable as an early down player):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/26/first-rounders-in-focus-preseason-wk-3/

Preseason takeaway, take 3 (#8 and #9 are on the Lions.   #8 is on the Lions talking smack in the Patriots and #9 is on Kellen Moore and how the writer thinks he'll play a long time in the league):   http://mmqb.si.com/2013/08/27/ben-roethlisberger-geno-smith-preseason-3/

Kickalicious might have a NFL future:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/60575/kickalicious-might-have-an-nfl-future

No surprises so far as the Lions make their preseason cuts:   http://thenetrat.blogspot.com/2013/08/no-surprises-so-far-by-detroit-lions-as.html

Game Previews:

TSN's Lions-Bills Preview:   http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/scores/live/preview.aspx?id=4465

Lions 2013 Roster - QBs

Quarterbacks (3):

#14 - QB Shaun Hill:

Lions backup QBs do their best to simulate RGIII (9-20-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_backup_quarterba_3.html

PFF's refocus - Lions vs Bills (Hill had a perfect QB rating. Hill's grade was a +1.7) (8-31-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/31/refo-det-buf-preseason-wk-4/

Video - Edwards 8 yd TD reception from Hill (8-29-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000235678/Edwards-8-yard-touchdown-catch

Video - Durham's 6 yd TD reception from Hill (8-29-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000235704/Durham-s-6-yard-touchdown-reception

Hill wasn't sharp in Tuesday's practice.   The timing with his WRs was off (8-27-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_practice_observa_1.html

Hill missed preseason game 3 against the Patriots (8-22-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Delmas-plays-Owens-injured-Johnson-sits-and-Waddle-impresses/4e0c22ed-ec66-4aab-95c1-889befe927aa

Hill missed Tuesday's practice (8-20-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/calvin_johnson_held_out_of_det.html

Hill missed practice on Monday (8-19-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/19/sports/doc52128618b3155511865233.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Shaun Hill returned to practice on Sunday (8-18-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/chris_houston_misses_detroit_l.html

Hill sat out of Saturday's practice to supposedly rest (8-17-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/calvin_johnson_returns_to_detr.html

Shaun hill provides security, calm (8-14-13):   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/08/detroit-lions-lighter-shaun-hill.html

Schwartz on Hill (8-13-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/14/4618698/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-tuesday

Video - Hill on the preseason (8-13-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Shaun-Hill-on-the-preseason/8786569e-a569-4c88-9af9-c50718b63728

NFL analysts think Hill is one of the best backups in the NFL (8-10-13):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000228754/article/what-we-learned-friday-quarterback-battles-round-1

Video - Hill's sideline pass to Willis (8-9-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000228479/Willis-stays-in-bounds-on-big-catch

Video - Hill's TD pass to Willis (8-9-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000228451/Pre-WK-1-Can-t-Miss-Play-Boost-Willis

Hill was solid in the first preseason game (8-9-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/ezekiel_ansahs_pick-six_helps.html

Shaun Hill showed nice touch on his deep passes (8-7-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_8.html

Hill had a good day (8-4-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Amari-Spievey-learning-new-way-to-play-Devin-Thomas-off-PUP/4fbdda0a-125d-4b8c-9d66-deff2286d1dd

Hill is looking slimmer these days.   He lost 10 lbs (8-2-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Corey-Fuller-looking-to-impress-linebacker-competition-and-other-observations/44695591-4c97-49a0-9ebb-71f9588a3a85

SI ranks the 12 best backup QBs (Hill ranked 7th) (7-23-13):   http://nfl.si.com/2013/07/23/ranking-the-nfls-12-best-backup-quarterbacks/2/

NFL.com ranks the NFL backup QBs (Hill ranked 12th) (7-10-13):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000217112/article/ranking-the-nfls-backup-quarterbacks

Shaun Hill back from foot surgery (5-29-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Mikel-Leshoure-still-nursing-hamstring-injury-Shaun-Hill-back/f3a24432-b691-4632-832d-e5fa78783160

Shaun Hill underwent minor foot surgery (5-17-13):   https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/335532026256035841

Hill will be Stafford's backup (4-29-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/04/detroit_lions_martin_mayhew_sa.html

Lions re-signed Hill to a two year contract (3-17-12):   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/03/17/12/Lions-re-sign-Shaun-Hill-Jeff-Backus/landing_lions.html?blockID=690436

49ers tade Hill to Lions for a 2011 7th round pick (3-11-10):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/14/49ers-trade-shaun-hill-to-lions/

#17 - QB Kellen Moore:

Kellen Moore inactive for Sunday's game (10-6-13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/lions_calvin_johnson_to_miss_f.html

Moore inactive for Sunday's game (9-29-13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_deactivate_2_sta.html

Moore inactive for the game against the Redskins (9-22-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/reggie_bush_out_for_detroit_li.html

Lions backup QBs do their best to simulate RGIII (9-20-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_backup_quarterba_3.html

Moore inactive for Sunday's Lions game against the Cards (9-15-13):     http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/BREAKING-DT-Nick-Fairley-among-Lions-inactives/fb0d9e35-2de0-47e0-aa0e-f506b15a8e0d

PFF's refocus - Lions vs Bills. (After a shaky start, Moore bounced back nicely to close out the preseason. Moore's grade was a 1.8) (8-31-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/31/refo-det-buf-preseason-wk-4/

5 things learned from win at Buffalo (Moore is discussed in this article.  She thinks he'll make the final 53) (8-29-13):   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/08/detroit-lions-five-things-learned-from_29.html

Seifert discusses Moore's strong preseason and how he made the Lions decision on whether to keep him or not more difficult.  He thinks he could be a future #2 QB (8-29-13):  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/74/observation-deck-lions-35-bills-13

Video - Riddick's 8 yd TD reception from Moore:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000235832/Riddick-s-8-yard-touchdown-reception

Video - Riddick gets his 2nd TD reception from Moore:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000236105/Riddick-gets-his-second-touchdown-reception

Kellen Moore makes final pitch for spot on 53 man roster (8-29-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/hot_detroit_lions_qb_kellen_mo.html

Kellen Moore takes a big step (8-28-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/55/kellen-moore-takes-a-big-step

Fauria, Waddle, Moore on the bubble as Lions prepare to cut to 53 (8-28-13):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/28/fauria-waddle-moore-on-the-bubble-as-lions-prepare-to-cut-to-53/

Schwartz on Kellen Moore's growth from last season (8-27-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/28/4665086/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-tuesday

Video - Herman Moore interviews Kellen Moore (8-27-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Moore-to-Moore-Herman-interviews-Kellen/be4c49b2-47a6-449e-bfd7-7fd5dc2208c0

Kellen Moore's increased confidence shows (8-27-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/27/sports/doc521d0a7465978804976673.txt

Preseason takeaway, take 3 (#9 is on Kellen Moore and how the writer thinks he'll play a long time in the league):   http://mmqb.si.com/2013/08/27/ben-roethlisberger-geno-smith-preseason-3/

Moore's confidence is running high after the Patriots game.   He fired a laser into a tight window in practice on Sunday.   He also showed finesse on his deep ball, connecting with Edwards twice (8-25-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_practice_observa.html

Moore looked crisp with his throws on Saturday (8-24-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_2013_practice_ob.html

Moore shines on second half of blowout win against Patriots (8-24-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/kellen_moore_shines_in_second.html

Moore makes the most of additional playing time (8-22-13):   http://www.idahostatesman.com/2013/08/23/2721250/kellen-moore-makes-the-most-of.html

Twentyman thinks Moore is on the bubble.   He hasn't been impressed with him and hasn't done anything to deserve the 3rd QB spot (8-16-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-Questions-with-Twentyman-After-two-preseason-games-what-do-the-Lions-need-to-work-on/f68dd32f-e1c1-4080-b998-be30639c3108

Moore attempted to connect with Durham on three consecutive passes, but two were broken up by Lewis and one was thrown away because of good coverage (8-12-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_10.html

Moore just doesn't look like an NFL QB (8-9-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/10/4608048/lions-jets-preseason-winners-losers

Moore developed a rhythm with Fauria, hitting the big TE three times down the middle.   Moore also threw an interception in the two minute drill (8-4-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_6.html

Moore has noticeably more zip on the ball (8-1-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Kellen-Moore-has-noticeably-more-zip-on-the-ball/5fa4e4f3-ebd7-4000-8359-e2df6424b10b

Schwartz on Kellen Moore's progression from year one to year two (8-1-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/2/4579970/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-thursday

Video - Teeing it up with Twentyman - Kellen Moore (7-24-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Teeing-it-up-with-Twentyman-Kellen-Moore/55491785-c7a4-4d10-a11d-279a7ab71989

Training Camp Profile - Kellen Moore (5-31-13):   http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/05/31/detroit-lions-training-camp-profile-kellen-moore/

Kellen Moore not drafted?   No reason to feel Blue (4-29-13):   http://fifthdown.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/30/kellen-moore-not-drafted-no-reason-to-feel-blue/?_r=0

Lions sign Kellen Moore as a UDFA (4-28-12):   https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/196388138501935104

Video - Kellen Moore on the NFL, 10 year plan and college team Broncos (2-3-13):   http://www.ktvb.com/boise-state/Kellen-Moore-on-the-Broncos-NFL-and-10-year-plan-189608871.html

Moore impresses at combine (2-27-12):   http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/02/27/2043280/diary-of-a-smaller-quarterback.html

Kellen had a poor senior bowl and was in danger of going undrafted (1-27-12):   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-10/nfl-mock-draft/story/senior-bowl-dish-who-hurt-their-draft-stock-during-practices

Adam Caplan discusses Kaplan at the Senior Bowl (1-25-12):   http://thesidelineview.com/columns/draft/senior-bowl-north-qbs-tuesday

PFW 2012 draft profile:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/kellen-moore-11/

KFFL draft scouting report:   http://www.kffl.com/a.php/130227/

Draftscout draft profile (he's ranked 12th for QBs and 223 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=71028&draftyear=2012

CBS draft profile:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1274372/kellen-moore

TFY Draft insider scouting report:   http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2012/QB/Kellen-Moore

#9 - QB Matt Stafford:

Twitter:   https://twitter.com/Staff_9

Lions defeat Browns, 31-17 (This one has grades for the QB, rushing leaders and receiving leaders.   Stafford's grade is a A+):    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-3-2-cleveland-231153499--nfl.html

Video - Stafford's post game comments (10-13-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Staffords-postgame-comments/f4e26801-0be9-47bb-9bbf-21298b930bd1

Video - Fauria goal-line TD catch from Stafford (10-13-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000261174/Joseph-Fauria-goal-line-TD-catch

Video - Fauria 23 yd TD catch (10-13-13):    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000261393/Joseph-Fauria-23-yard-TD-catch

Video - Fauria's 3rd TD catch (10-13-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000261452/Joseph-Fauria-3rd-TD-catch-of-game

Video - Reggie Bush 18 yd TD catch from Stafford (10-13-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000261347/Reggie-Bush-18-yard-TD-catch

Video - Durham 24 yd leaping catch from Stafford (10-13-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000261248/Kris-Durham-24-yard-leaping-catch

Notebook - Pettigrew and Stafford (10-10-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Cameron-big-matchup-for-Lions-Broyles-increased-role-and-can-Dylan-Gandy-really-catch/1d624b6e-f20b-4aca-af3e-705eec600e1f

WR Ogletree credits Stafford with making adjustment easier (10-10-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_wr_kevin_ogletre.html

PFF Signature Stats - Accuracy Percentage (Stafford is ranked 9th) (10-10-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/10/signature-stats-accuracy-percentage/

Shutdown Corner's five smartest players and five dumbest teams based on wonderlic scores (The Lions are ranked as the 4th dumbest team.   Stafford is tied for the 5th smartest QB) (10-9-13):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/five-smartest-players-five-dumbest-teams-nfl-182330787--nfl.html

QB Watch - Lions Stafford (10-9-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1638/qb-watch-lions-matthew-stafford-2

The QB index (Stafford is ranked 9th) (10-9-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000259819/article/the-quarterback-index-andrew-luck-a-topfive-qb

Stats Pack - Where do the Lions rank after week 5 (Stafford's 4th quarter QB rating is 116.7.   He also ranks 10th in 3rd down passing with a rating of 94.2) (10-8-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Where-do-the-Lions-rank-after-Week-5/e98f4b67-4580-4848-a717-f57d3a7e6bd1

Notebook - Stafford expresses confidence in Pettigrew (10-8-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Wide-receivers-knows-they-have-to-step-up-to-win-at-Cleveland/448ae633-2527-4bf1-b3da-e5cab2fa13ff

Stafford refuses to make excuses for loss (10-8-13): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-qb-stafford-refuses-excuses-220747421--nfl.html

Video - Stafford on loss at GB (10-8-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-loss-at-Green-Bay-/19270a28-c6b3-4fc3-be74-058660364c58

Video - Stafford on Pettigrew's performance (10-8-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-Pettigrews-performance-/74b1bb67-b81b-4733-80fc-6ac233befbe5

Stafford proud of childhood friend Kershaw (10-8-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1648/stafford-proud-of-childhood-friend-kershaw

By the numbers - one last look at Lions loss to Packers (Stafford passed to eight different players for 25 catches) (10-7-13): http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/10/by-numbers-one-last-look-at-detroit.html

NFL QB Report (Stafford had a passer rating of 89.8 and a QBR of 29.4) (10-7-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/91799/nfl-week-5-quarterback-report

Stafford sacked career high 5 times (10-7-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_34.html

Yahoo's week 5 winners and losers (he picks Stafford as a loser) (10-6-13): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-week-5-winners-losers-fully-appreciate-jimmy-015051626--nfl.html

Five reasons they lost to Green Bay (Stafford was sacked 5 times in the game against the Packers) (10-6-13):  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/10/detroit-lions-five-reasons-they-lost-to.html

GB Packers handle Megatron-less Lions and 5 things learned from the game (One of things learned is that Stafford looked like a 3 yr old with his blankie taken away without CJ.  He also didn't make the WRs he had any better) (10-6-13):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000257255/article/green-bay-packers-handle-megatronless-detroit-lions

Video - Stafford post game comments (10-6-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Staffords-postgame-comments/07706773-e7aa-48c4-a400-ed493c82f7c1

Video - Kris Durham 13 yd TD catch from Stafford (10-6-13):    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000257197/Kris-Durham-13-yard-TD-catch

Video - Stafford to Pettigrew, 25 yd pass (10-6-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000258063/QB-Stafford-to-TE-Pettigrew-25-yd-pass

Schwartz and Linehan comment on Stafford (10-3-13):    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/3/4799942/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-scott-linehan-thursday

Video - Inside the huddle with Stafford (10-3-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/INSIDE-THE-HUDDLE-with-Matthew-Stafford/b9bd49f2-63ec-41ba-9a1e-9e58d78515b5

QB watch - Stafford (10-2-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1310/qb-watch-lions-matthew-stafford

The QB Index - Ranking the starters 1-32 (he has Stafford ranked 11) (10-1-13):     http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000254417/article/the-quarterback-index-ranking-the-starters-132

Notebook - Stafford's low sack total, Durham's confidence and the importance of turnovers on defense (10-1-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Staffords-low-sack-total-Durhams-confidence-and-the-importance-of-turnovers-on-defense/b689e994-240d-4fdc-a5bd-f6fbb2ec5215

Stats pack -Where do the Lions stand after week 4 (Stafford has the 5th best passer rating in the NFL in the 4th quarter at 114.7) (10-1-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Where-do-the-Lions-stand-after-Week-4/07fb2d2a-467b-40bd-b21a-56ed7af04d2a

Stafford edges Peyton Manning as NFL's quickest trigger (10-1-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/matthew_stafford_edges_peyton.html

Stafford calls Manning season awesome (10-1-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1325/stafford-calls-mannings-season-awesome

Lions notes (Stafford has taken just 3 sacks among 159 dropbacks, 1.9%.   Best sack rate in the NFL) (10-1-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/1/4788294/lions-notes-matt-willis-reggie-bush-ndamukong-suh

Video - Stafford on Burleson (10-1-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-Burleson/bf4584d7-bce8-4403-a6a8-e0b9e58c0367

Video - Stafford on offensive production (10-1-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-offensive-production/c268975a-5e9d-45b4-98ef-67e38dd951b0

PFF's Refocus - Bears at Lions (Stafford completed just 4 of 11 passes he attempted that traveled at least 10 yds) (9-30-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/30/refo-bears-lions-week-4/

Week 4 QB Report (Stafford's Passer Rating was 83.3, his QBR was 45.7) (9-30-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/90237/nfl-week-4-quarterback-report

Stafford off to best 50 game start in NFL history (9-29-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_56.html

Stafford will lead Lions to great things (9-29-13):   http://lionsreport.com/matthew-stafford-leads-lions-to-victory-against-bears-will-lead-this-franchise-to-great-things/

Bush looks MVP like as Lions beat Bears and 3 things learned from the game (Stafford was erratic early on repeatedly throwing high and wide.  His third quarter lawn dart interception was the worst of the game) (9-29-13):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000252397/article/reggie-bush-looks-mvplike-as-detroit-lions-beat-bears

Stafford fumbles at the goal line; recovers fumble for a TD (9-29-13): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/matthew-stafford-fumbles-goal-matthew-stafford-recovers-fumble-191656877--nfl.html

Lions quotes - Players comment on the win (Stafford comments from the game) (9-29-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/30/4784542/lions-bears-2013-quotes

Video - Stafford's post game comments (9-29-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Staffords-postgame-comments/6bbc6842-aa20-4628-a70f-b6cfaa248a67

Video - CJ jump ball TD from Stafford (9-29-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000252249/Calvin-Johnson-jump-ball-TD-catch

Video - Stafford sneaks it in for a TD (9-29-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000252084/WK-4-Can-t-Miss-Play-Stafford-s-slippery-sneak

Caputo's halftime thoughts (He thought Stafford might've hung on to the ball too long on that fumble) (9-29-13):   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-halftime-bears-lions.html

Stafford sets two records for the NFL (Stafford became the first QB in NFL history to complete 1,200 passes in his first 50 games.   He also broke Warner's record for most yards ever thrown in first 50 games with 13,976) (9-29-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1192/matthew-stafford-sets-two-nfl-records

Cutler, Stafford could be set for ariel attack (9-26-13):   http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/09/26/joniaks-journal-cutler-stafford-could-be-set-for-aerial-attack/

A look at where Stafford is throwing (9-26-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1127/a-look-at-where-matt-stafford-is-throwing

Video - CSN Chicago writers discuss Idonije and Stafford (9-26-13):   http://www.csnchicago.com/video_content_type/3-and-out-will-tillman-play-stopping-stafford

Stafford #7 in ESPN's MVP watch (9-25-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1047/detroit-lions-qb-matthew-stafford-no-7-in-the-mvp-watch

QB Watch - Stafford (9-25-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1007/qb-watch-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-3?ex_cid=espnapi_public

The QB index - Ranking the starters (Stafford is in the almost there group) (9-25-13):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000250428/article/the-quarterback-index-ranking-the-starters

Lions top three players from the first three weeks (Stafford is one of the players with a PFF grade of +5.7) (9-25-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/25/4770178/detroit-lions-top-players

Stafford and Ansah up for weekly awards (9-24-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/VOTE-NOW-Matthew-Stafford-and-Ziggy-Ansah-recognized-for-Week-3-performance/8dc430ed-22d2-415e-a065-1a0a0f5dec55

O'Hara - Adversity always falls on the shoulder of the QB (9-24-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Adversity-always-falls-on-the-shoulders-of-the-quarterback/6009245f-f74d-404e-ad5a-444ff9a4c3dc

Lions second look - Stafford throws both TDs of his back foot (9-24-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_second_look_matt.html

32 Observations, Week 3 (When throwing down the middle Stafford has completed 60 of 79 passes for 859 yds, while completing only 17 of 35 for 161 yds on the left or right) (9-24-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/24/32-observations-week-3-2/

Video - Coaches view - Broyles 17 yd reception from Stafford (9-24-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/COACHS-VIEW-Ryan-Broyles-17-yard-reception/fe084b2b-48dd-4457-a2bf-17cab3dfdf0a

First down - fourth down (Stafford to CJ is picked as one of the first downs) (9-23-13): http://nfl.si.com/2013/09/23/nfl-week-3-winners-losers-ryan-tannehill-miami-dolphins/

Lions Notes (Stafford is on pace to throw for 5,536 yds.  That would break Brees record of 5,476 yds.  Stafford also passed to 8 different players and 5 of them had over 20 yds.   The average pass play was 15.4 yds) (9-23-13):  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130923/detroit-lions-notes-andre-fluellen-signed-again-with-jason-jones-out-for-season

Key questions - will Bush play vs Chicago (Schwartz discusses Stafford's ability to adjust and read defenses on the fly) (9-23-13) :   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Will-Reggie-Bush-play-vs-Chicago/7ebf5e52-6bc8-44cf-85e8-f2c72d1651fb

QB Report (Stafford had a passer rating of a 95.8 and a QBR of 73.9) (9-23-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/88487/nfl-week-3-quarterback-report

Lions notes - Fluellen re-signed again with Jones out for the season (there's a Stafford stat in there.   He became the since QB since Tom Brady in 2001 to throw for 200 yds in the first half of each of the first 3 games) (9-23-13):  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130923/detroit-lions-notes-andre-fluellen-signed-again-with-jason-jones-out-for-season

Three takeaways from Lions win over Washington (One is that Stafford is looking like his old self from 2011) (9-23-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/23/4749600/lions-redskins-2013-takeaways

Four downs - Weapons step up, QB sneak, Megatron effect and hitting the curveball (Stafford studied up on the Redskins and had a pretty good idea what they'd throw at him) (9-22-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Weapons-step-up-QB-sneak-Megatron-effect-and-hitting-the-curveball/8a638d29-8dbb-40b6-9179-8e38bf2d492b

Stafford analyzes how he beat perfect defensive play call for CJ TD (9-22-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_33.html

Lions use clutch plays to halt 21 game losing streak in Washington (Lowlights - Stafford had his most inaccurate game.  He struggled with overthrows to a variety of WRs) (9-22-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_use_clutch_plays.html

Lions depth key in win over Redskins (Stafford was 25 of 42 for 385 yds, 2 TDs and 1 interception):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130922/paula-pasche-detroit-lions-depth-key-in-win-over-redskins

Caputo's halftime thoughts (Caputo pointed that Stafford threw off his back foot on the Fauria TD) (9-22-13): http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-halftime-lions-redskins.html?

Lions-Redskins recap (Insteresting stat in the sidenote - Stafford completed more 15 yd plus passes downfield in yesterday's game then in the first two games combined.  He was 4 for 5 to CJ and 7 for 9 overall.  In the first two games combined he was 1 for 8):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=330922028

Video - Stafford on Lions 27-20 win (9-22-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-on-Lions-27-20-win-vs-Redskins/0dff6615-9faf-499b-948f-50665d23bfe7

Video - CJ's 11 yd TD catch from Stafford (9-22-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000248378/Johnson-11-yard-touchdown-catch

Video - Fauria 5 yd TD catch from Stafford (9-22-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000248117/Fauria-5-yard-touchdown-catch

Video - Stafford to Burleson, 41 yd pass (9-22-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000249274/QB-Stafford-to-WR-Burleson-41-yd-pass

Video - Stafford to Bell, 37 yd pass (9-22-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000249170/QB-Stafford-to-RB-Bell-37-yd-pass

Video - Inside the middle with Stafford (9-19-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/INSIDE-THE-HUDDLE-with-Matthew-Stafford/5f02fd61-b721-4639-85fa-51222621ed85

Rising/Falling - Lions week 3 (Stafford is in the rising group) (9-18-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/798/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-3

Stafford doing the vast majority of his damage on underneath routes (9-18-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Matthew-Stafford-doing-the-vast-majority-of-his-damage-on-underneath-routes/be073d93-3140-4ffa-9e89-6ea826eb1ad0

Stafford starts strong (9-18-13):   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/09/18/13/Lions-Stafford-starts-strong/landing.html?blockID=941279&feedID=3862

QB Watch - Stafford (9-18-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/759/qb-watch-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-2

Film reviews - Two overlooked plays that sunk the Lions (One of the mistakes was Stafford wasn't ready.   He missed a wide open Pettigrew) (9-18-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/18/4744562/lions-film-review-two-overlooked-plays

Stafford by the numbers - Five interesting, early-season stats (9-18-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_55.html

Lions notes - Stafford's numbers against the blitz last week are 11 of 14 for 116 yds and 1 TD (9-18-13):    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/18/4741924/lions-notes-matthew-stafford-dominic-raiola

Stafford off to a hot start (9-17-13):    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-qb-matthew-stafford-off-073147896--nfl.html

Stat pack - Where do the Lions stand after week 2 (Stafford (102.0) is one of only six quarterbacks with a 100-plus quarterback rating.) (9-17-13) :   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Where-do-the-Lions-stand-after-Week-2/82f9ed95-d63a-4e5a-ac0c-d9769782fa8b

Lions are dropping an NFL worst 10.4% of passes, and Stafford shoulders some of the blame (9-17-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_are_dropping_an.html

32 observations, week 2 (For the Lions, it's that Stafford is the most accurate QB in the NFL at 82.4%) (9-17-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/17/32-observations-week-2-2/

O'Hara's Monday Countdown - How do the Lions bandage the wound going forward (he picked the Stafford to Johnson combo as one of the things he liked) (9-16-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-How-do-the-Lions-bandage-the-wound-going-forward-/833aaf2a-1512-4137-ab46-2d334fde4b86

Week 2 QB report (Stafford only threw 3 passes over 15 yds and all 3 were incomplete) (9-16-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/86641/nfl-week-2-quarterback-report

Who is to blame for the Lions 25-21 loss (Not Stafford's fault.   He followed up a solid effort with an even better show against Arizona.   The only problem was the decision to throw it short on 4th down to Burleson) (9-16-13):    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-vs-arizona-cardinals-blame-25-21-135500371--nfl.html

Stafford to Bush, 26 yd, pass (9-16-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000245441/QB-Stafford-to-RB-Bush-26-yd-pass

Stafford forced play to CJ eve after Cardinals identified play (9-16-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_54.html

Don Bank's snap judgements (Bank discusses the Lions in there. He says the Lions are still the Lions. He also says the Lions wasted a good game by Stafford.) (9-15-13): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20130915/nfl-week-2-underachievers-washington-redskins-robert-griffin-iii/?sct=nfl_t12_a0

Lions squander 3 leads in heartbreaker against Cardinals (Stafford's play was picked as one of the highlights.  He went 24 for 36 for 278 yds and 2 TDs (9-15-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_arizona_cardinal_2.html

Locker room buzz - Detroit Lions (Stafford told the o-line they played good out there.  He was only sacked once) (9-15-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/649/locker-room-buzz-detroit-lions-2?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Video - Johnson 72 yd TD reception from Stafford (9-15-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000244679/Johnson-72-yard-TD-reception

Video - Johnson 3 yd TD reception from Stafford (9-15-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000244723/Johnson-3-yard-TD-reception

Video - Stafford on execution in 25-21 loss (9-15-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-on-execution-in-21-25-loss/d16043b8-633c-4a4d-ba91-292b87f4c0fd

Caputo's half-time thoughts (he discusses the 72 yd throw by Stafford to CJ):    http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-halftime-lions-cardinals.html

Video - Spotlight - Lions vs Cardinals (They discuss Stafford, Bush and CJ in this video) (9-14-13):    http://www.azcardinals.com/videos-photos/videos/Spotlight---Lions-vs-Cardinals/d04252ef-0574-4476-a0ba-8718016bba9b

Notebook - Stafford and Fauria on the same page (9-13-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-looking-for-consistency-from-Willie-Young-Cunningham-speaks-on-Suh/dd242f4a-d206-4c8b-914b-3b60f0be8089

QB watch - Lions Stafford (9-11-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/463/qb-watch-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford

O'Hara - Midweek periscope - Stafford hitting different targets (9-11-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Midweek-periscope---a-look-at-Suhs-illegal-hit-Stafford-hitting-different-targets-and-more/0e692e39-ca53-478b-aee7-3e2513af88ed

Stafford is enjoying all his options on the offensive side of the ball (9-10-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Matthew-Stafford-is-enjoying-all-of-his-options-on-the-offensive-side-of-the-ball/7c08d9da-92c0-4fa4-9052-9b6d9d7aa621

Lions Second look - A closer evaluation of Stafford's performance (9-10-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_second_look_a_cl.html

Video - Stafford on his o-line and arsenal (9-10-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-his-offensive-line-and-arsenal/e3a169da-5468-48ac-af5b-87268c2d2285

Video - Coaches view - Burleson's 27 yd reception from Stafford (9-10-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/COACHS-VIEW-Burlesons-27-yard-reception/4389ae65-756e-468c-aaf6-d431a2a76ef9

Lions players comments on win (Stafford comments on the win) (9-10-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/9/4709894/lions-vikings-2013-quotes

PFF's refocus, Lions vs Vikings (Stafford shines.   His grade was a +3.8) (9-9-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/09/refo-mindet-week-1/

QB Report week 1 (Stafford's QBR was a 57.4.   240 of his passing yds came after the catch.   His average pass traveled 5.0 yds) (9-9-13):    http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/84762/nfl-week-1-quarterback-report

5 things we learned in Lions win over the Vikings (Pasche says there is nothing wrong with Stafford's mechanics and that he can move the offense.   He had a good camp) (9-9-13):   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/09/detroit-lions-five-lessons-learned-in.html

Clayton's last call (He discusses Bush and Stafford in the short takes section) (9-9-13):    http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/lastcall1301/nfl-john-clayton-last-call

Video - Stafford on 34-24 win over Vikings (9-8-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-on-34-24-win-over-Vikings/325d4cfd-d086-466f-be1b-e5f9bdff56cc

Video - Fauria 1 yd TD reception from Stafford (9-8-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000240299/Fauria-1-yard-touchdown-reception

Video Johnson's TD from Stafford overturned (9-8-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000240535/Johnson-s-touchdown-overturned

Video - Stafford to Burleson, 27 yd pass (9-8-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000241121/QB-Stafford-to-WR-Burleson-27-yd-pass

Video - Stafford to Bell, 29 yd pass (9-8-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000241007/QB-Stafford-to-RB-Bell-29-yd-pass

Is Stafford ready to step up (9-7-13):   http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/222828391.html

NFC North - An inside look at QB position (9-6-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north/article-1/NFC-North-An-inside-look-at-the-quarterback-position/6b3ec117-0e8e-4eff-83f7-b0f5d148aa1b

Stafford is one of 6 players named captain (9-6-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/ndamukong_suh_one_of_six_detro.html

Stafford eager to lead the Lions to the playoffs (9-6-13):   http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/09/06/stafford-eager-to-lead-lions-back-to-playoffs/

Video - WXYZ inside the huddle with Stafford (9-6-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/WXYZ-Inside-the-Huddle-with-Matthew-Stafford/8ed8880c-8318-43e1-b39b-2a396e4c8abb

Linehan say Stafford accomplished main preseason goal (9-5-13):  http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/scott_linehan_says_detroit_lio.html

No shortage of star players Sunday in Detroit (Stafford is discussed in this article.  One of things mentioned is that Stafford is 1-22 against teams that have finished .500 or better.) (9-5-13):    http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/No-Shortage-Of-Star-Power-Sunday-In-Detroit/d4225043-e135-4261-bbef-3b780509d490

Stafford comfortable heading into opener (9-4-13):    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130904/stafford-comfortable-heading-into-opener

Video - Stafford says he's his own worst critic (9-3-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-says-hes-his-own-worst-critic/9d7032fb-89c0-44ff-9dbf-c9b631e0e826

Video - Schwartz on Stafford (9-3-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-QB-Matthew-Stafford/0c00e6f2-0e93-4e6e-8b63-fc22edf3d0e1

Stafford not concerned with preseason stats (9-3-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/195/stafford-not-concerned-with-preseason-stats

The QB index - Ranking the starters 1-32 (Stafford is ranked 16th) (9-3-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000237909/article/the-quarterback-index-ranking-the-starters-132

Stafford will ultimately be measured by wins and losses (9-3-13):  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Matthew-Stafford-will-ultimately-be-measured-on-wins-and-losses/81f7c9de-7374-44e8-b8ce-38277c7d8d0a

Stafford disputes those criticizing his mechanics, including ESPN's Jaworski (9-3-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/matthew_stafford_disputes_thos.html

 Key Lions nuggets from ESPN stats and info (one nugget says Peyton had a dropoff like Stafford did in TDs) (9-2-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/155/key-lions-nuggets-from-espn-stats-info

Lions over-under - How many TDs will Stafford throw (8-30-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_over-under_how_m_1.html

4 questions that arose from preseason week 4 against Buffalo (what is up with Stafford) (8-30-13):   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-four-questions-arose-preseason-week-4-153700892--nfl.html

3 who trended up, 3 who didn't in preseason finale against Bills (Stafford is one of the players who trended down) (8-30-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/3_who_trended_up_3_who_didnt_i_1.html

Seifert discusses Stafford and isn't sure what to make of his bad preseason.  He went 1 of 6 for 12 yds in the preseason game against the Bills (8-29-13):    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/74/observation-deck-lions-35-bills-13

Preseason Blitz - Stafford wraps up poor preseason (8-29-13):  http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/preseason-blitz-lions-quarterback-matthew-stafford-wraps-poor-052808528--nfl.html

Nineteen takeaways from preseason finales (#14 is on Stafford's poor performance and #15 is on the battle between Bell and Leshoure) (8-29-13): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000236325/article/nineteen-takeaways-from-nfl-preseason-finales

SI's QB ranking (Stafford is ranked 13th) (8-29-13): http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/29/ranking-the-qbs-aaron-rodgers-is-still-the-top-man/?sct=nfl_t11_a0

Clayton ranks the starting QBs (Stafford is ranked 12) (8-28-13):    http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9593105/nfl-quarterback-rankings-john-clayton-reveals-2013-hierarchy-signal-callers-part-2

Buffalo Bills Preseason 4 - Stafford is the first head of Cerberus (8-28-13):   http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/08/28/buffalo-bills-preseason-week-4-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-is-first-head-of-cerberus/

Rewind to 2009 - Stafford, Smith or Curry (8-25-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/60412/rewind-to-2009-stafford-smith-or-curry?

Stafford looked crisp with his throws on Saturday (8-24-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_2013_practice_ob.html

Lions need Stafford to play better than his inconsistent playoff performances (8-24-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/matthew_stafford_receivers.html

Video - Outlook for Stafford's season (8-24-13):   http://msn.foxsports.com/video/NFL?vid=a69bef7d-a144-47cb-bfbc-c82f7b0bc694&from=foxsports/nfl/home_gallery

Seifert thinks Stafford has accuracy issues (8-22-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/60112/observation-deck-lions-40-patriots-9

Caputo thinks Stafford looks out of sync (8-22-13):   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/08/thoughts-at-halftime-lions-patriots.html

Video - Stafford on Lions performance vs Patriots (8-22-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-the-Lions-performance-vs-Patriots/7ddeab06-678b-4f5d-9354-9b8688f4c4d8

Video - Stafford on finding rhythm on offense (8-19-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-on-finding-rhythm-on-offense/8dcfcff6-9b80-4f52-b185-29f460ed9fe4

Stafford is ranked 94 in ESPN's top 100 offensive player list (8-19-13):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9491428/2013-nfl-player-rankings-offense-100-91

Drew Sharp discusses Stafford in the end of the article.   He thinks he should be completing more of his passes and he also should be making his WRs look better (8-15-13):   http://www.freep.com/article/20130815/COL08/308150179/drew-sharp-column-lions-browns-matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson

Video - Stafford post game press conference (8-15-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-press-conference-Matthew-Stafford/8a3e2f9b-bcd5-4e42-9e78-7f6ffc0a78a4

Stafford looking to bounce back vs Browns (8-15-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_gameday_matthew.html

Following up - Stafford's mechanics (8-13-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/59342/following-up-matthew-staffords-mechanics

Video - Schwartz on Stafford (8-13-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Coach-Schwartz-on-Stafford-and-Johnson/5ac734f2-b22a-4bfb-8088-dc3b807584b2

Seifert on Stafford's next step (8-12-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/59224/camp-confidential-detroit-lions-3?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Fixing the QBs - Can Stafford overcome the lack of mechanics (8-12-13):   http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/12/matthew-stafford-detroit-lions-mechanics/3/

O'Hara thought Stafford was a little off on his throws (8-9-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Burning-Questions-First-impressions-following-Lions-26-17-win-over-Jets/17df8968-21fe-4be0-9153-84d9fd4f9734

Stafford wasn't sharp in the first preseason game and didn't build the momentum he had hoped heading into the third week of game (8-9-13):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/ezekiel_ansahs_pick-six_helps.html

Video - Stafford post game press conference (8-9-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-press-conference-with-Matthew-Stafford/7b7e4041-c267-4c24-a7ff-4d8c086de083

Video - Stafford on Friday night's game against Jets (8-8-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/WXYZ-Feature-Matthew-Stafford-on-tonights-game/4eeeb1c4-124f-4c69-b718-57d8f2346492

Schwartz on Stafford's performance during camp.   He thinks Stafford has been outstanding (8-8-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/8/4603454/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-thursday

Stafford will be limited to a couple series in the first preseason game (8-8-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_51.html

The myth of Stafford's mechanics (8-8-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/59010/the-myth-of-matthew-staffords-mechanics

Video - Stafford on helping the younger players (8-8-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-on-helping-young-players/5b2ad2cf-94f4-4f7f-b79f-0d9be87a82c4

Schwartz on Stafford's feel with the new backfield (8-7-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/7/4599102/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-wednesday

Justin Rogers says Wednesday's practice was the sharpest he's seen Stafford (8-7-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_8.html

Seifert thinks Stafford looks sharp and has pretty solid fundamentals too (8-7-13):   http://espn.go.com/espn/liveblog/item?eventId=163791&itemId=4574632

Video - Dan Miller with Stafford (8-6-13):   http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9171065

Twentyman on Stafford not being as sharp.   He says it's a non-issue (8-4-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-Questions-with-Twentyman-Rating-the-secondary-surprise-performers-special-teams-competition/290b7fd8-609b-4a57-90cf-a1c8651778e4

Stafford was on his game on Saturday (8-3-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/3/4586334/lions-training-camp-2013-saturday-practice

Chris McCosky says Stafford has not thrown the ball particularly well yet in this camp (8-2-13):   https://twitter.com/cmccosky/status/363297693776347136

Birkett says Stafford still threading it, but isn't sharp always (8-2-13):   https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/363311633637969921

Throwback Thursday - Stafford's road to the NFL (8-1-13):   http://msn.foxsports.com/lacesout/throwback-thursday-staffords-road-to-the-nfl/

Stafford not attempting as many sidearm throws, but he did Pettigrew in stride with one (7-29-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_1.html

Schwartz on Stafford's career (7-26-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/27/4561526/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-day-1

Stafford continues growth at start of fifth training camp (7-26-13):  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/07/26/sports/doc51f301610c605320295486.txt?viewmode=fullstory

PFT's top 100 player list has Stafford ranked 87 (7-22-13):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/22/pfts-top-100-whos-no-1/

Stafford looking to throw fewer passes in 2013 (7-16-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Matthew-Stafford-looking-to-throw-fewer-passes-in-2013/32d19415-52a6-4bc3-825c-c0a8dbb1a291

Making the Lions a consistent winner is next for Stafford (7-15-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Making-the-Lions-a-consistent-winner-is-next-for-Matthew-Stafford/55db918d-719e-42a2-a189-592900363e39

Stafford worthy of the extension (7-12-13):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9471697/matthew-stafford-proved-worthy-hefty-contract-extension-detroit-lions

Detroit got it right with Stafford (7-11-13):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Detroit-got-it-right-with-Matthew-Stafford.html

Did Stafford deserve the extension?  Yes (7-11-13):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/07/11/did-stafford-deserve-that-contract-extension-yes-blog/

McNabb says Stafford has done nothing for the Lions (7-11-13):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/22710416/donovan-mcnabb-says-matthew-stafford-has-done-nothing-for-lions

Video - Stafford talks contract, Lions expectations (7-11-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-talks-contract-Lions-expectations/5a2db0f8-b43a-4108-8889-24db394381cd

Stafford's four most memorable performances so far (7-11-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_49.html

It was a typical Wednesdy for Stafford ... aside from a few strokes of the pen (He signed a three year extension) (7-10-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-It-was-a-typical-Wednesday-for-Matthew-Stafford--aside-from-a-few-strokes-of-the-pen/2a3724b4-5345-4878-a3c8-d5c7d57ebb89

Video - Stafford on contract extension (7-10-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-on-contract-extension/c2a55cb6-4442-45fd-aca4-898b3dd48af6

Despite red flags, Lions give Stafford extension (7-9-13):   http://nfl.si.com/2013/07/09/matthew-stafford-extension-detroit-lions/

Unsung man?  Stafford's deal puts Rodgers in perspective (7-9-13):   http://espnwisconsin.com/common/more.php?m=49&action=blog&r=40&post_id=26211

Stafford ranked 16 in ESPN Jaws QB ranking list (7-8-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_31.html

Stafford ranked 76 in 2013 NFL player ranking (5-9-13):   http://www.nfl.com/top100/2013#video=0ap2000000167734

After four years, Stafford's mechanics still an issue (7-7-13):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/07/after-four-years-matthew-staffords-mechanics-still-an-issue/

Stafford must eliminate mental lapses to take next step (7-3-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/06/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_47.html

Video - Stafford on focusing on football (6-10-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-on-focusing-on-football-/570d4f0f-f028-45f0-8fa5-bf365aec630b

Stafford NFL.com draft profile:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/matthew-stafford?id=79860

Walterfootball draft scouting report:   http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2009mstafford.php

Draftscout draft profile (He was ranked the #1 QB and #5 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=66486&draftyear=2009&genpos=qb

CBS draft page:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/1114942

SI draft profile:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2009/draft/players/48287.html

Stafford pro day video:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-DNMuFq51E