Morning Lions Links for Saturday 8-24-13

Lions Articles:

Lions begin roster trim down to 75 with release of 5 players (Schilens, Ross Weaver, Domonique Johnson, John Drew, and Derek Hardman): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-begin-roster-trim-down-to-75-with-release-of-five-players/4f22a589-ec18-44ee-8fbe-ec7498d9f3fb

With roster cuts looming who helped their cause vs Patriots: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/With-roster-cuts-looming-who-helped-their-cause-Thursday-vs-Patriots/01c7dda7-40ac-4714-804c-ef266c80330f

Game in review - A look back at Thursday's 40 - 9 win over the Patriots: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Game-in-Review-A-look-back-at-Thursdays-40-9-preseason-win-over-the-Patriots/5c70e062-024d-428a-9807-fc135bf865a1

Drew Sharp - Lions running afoul of smart play: http://www.freep.com/article/20130824/COL08/308240019/drew-sharp-column-lions-willie-young

Dave Birkett - Lions seem to have best rookie class in years: http://www.freep.com/article/20130823/SPORTS01/308230080/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah-darius-slay-waddle

UDFA rookie Fauria making a case to stay on Lions roster: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130823/SPORTS0101/308230103/1126/sports0101/Undrafted-rookie-Joseph-Fauria-making-case-stay-Lions-roster

Lions rookie Warford has a chance to start: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130823/SPORTS0101/308230092/1126/sports0101/Lions-rookie-Larry-Warford-has-chance-start

RT position remains unsettled: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130823/SPORTS0101/308230084/1126/sports0101/Right-tackle-position-remains-unsettled-Lions

Despite impressive effort by defense, Lions still lack mental toughness: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130823/SPORTS0101/308230086/1126/sports0101/Despite-impressive-effort-defense-Lions-still-lack-mental-toughness-

Snap Count Report - Team takes extended look at Fauria vs Patriots: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor.html

3 who trended up, 3 who did not in rout of Patriots: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/3_who_trended_up_3_who_didnt_i.html

TE Michael Williams breaks hand, could pave the way for Fauria: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/report_detroit_lions_te_michae.html

Lions begin to pare down roster, cut 5: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_begin_to_pare_do.html

Bush regrets not relying on speed to score on the long screen pass: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_rb_reggie_bush_r.html

CB Greenwood finally overcomes injury to make long-awaited debut: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_chris_greenwood.html

Moore shines in second half of blowout win vs Patriots: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/kellen_moore_shines_in_second.html

Jones on demolition if Brady - Mission accomplished: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/jason_jones_on_detroit_lions_d.html

Delmas tests knee, gets the best of Brady: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/louis_delmas_tests_out_knee_ag.html

Lions give UDFA OT Waddle first team reps vs Patriots: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_give_undrafted_r.html

Lions show first signs of winning touch against Patriots: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/opinion_detroit_lions_show_fir.html

Waddle overcomes undrafted stigma: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Waddle-overcomes-undrafted-stigma?blockID=932129&feedID=3862

Rob Parker - Will the real Lions please stand up: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/will-the-real-detroit-lions-please-stand-up/-/3994064/21619998/-/15sx7p5/-/index.html

The Lions did great ... Sort of: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/23/eric-thomas-the-lions-did-great-sort-of/

What Tom Brady thinks about Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/23/what-tom-brady-thinks-about-the-lions-and-michigan/

Lions defense holds Patriots Tom Brady to single digit: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/23/lions-defense-holds-patriots-tom-brady-to-single-digits/

Lions offense scores 40, still needs improvement in key situations: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/23/lions-offense-scores-40-still-needs-improvement-in-key-situations/

Delmas returns to action, others leave with injury: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/23/lions-delmas-returns-to-action-others-leave-game-with-injuries/

Fear the Lions front: http://mmqb.si.com/2013/08/23/detroit-lions-defensive-line/

Patriots vs Lions game observations: http://lionsreport.com/new-england-patriots-vs-detroit-lions-game-observations/

PFF's Refocus - Lions vs Patriots: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/23/refo-ne-det-preseason-wk-3/

Lions first to begin roster cutdowns: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/60221/lions-first-to-begin-roster-cutdowns?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Seifert on Reggie Bush's speed: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/60156/lions-on-reggie-bushs-speed

5 things we learned from week 3 preseason win vs Patriots: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-five-things-learned-preseason-week-3-145300560.html

NFC surprises of summer (he picks a player from each team that has been a pleasant surprise and will have a big impact this season. For the Lions it's Fairley): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfc-surprises-summer-010019582--nfl.html

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

Schwartz comments on Lions win over Patriots: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/23/4650010/lions-patriots-preseason-quotes-jim-schwartz

Lions notes from Thursday's win over Patriots: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/23/4650074/lions-notes-patriots-preseason

Lions o-line drive chart vs Patriots: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/23/4651282/lions-offensive-line-chart-patriots

Lions - Punks of the NFL strike again, show why they are the most brainless team in the NFL: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/08/23/detroit-lions-punks-of-the-nfl-strike-again-show-why-they-are-nfls-most-brainless-team/

Season Predictions:

Rant sports Lions Predictions (he predicts the Lions to finish 8-8): http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/08/23/detroit-lions-predicting-their-final-2013-record/

Videos:

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

Audio:

Mike and Mike (they discuss the Lions at around 2:45): http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=9593828&ex_cid=espnapi_public