Morning Lions Links for Sunday 8-25-13

Lions Articles:

Injuries to TE Michael Williams and RB Montell Owens aren't considered long-term: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Injuries-to-TE-Michael-Williams-and-RB-Montell-Owens-not-considered-long-term/23a8d427-fa29-47f2-8037-a335ed65d3e7

Bell continues to make plays when given opportunities: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Joique-Bell-continues-to-make-plays-when-given-the-opportunity/2bd8b5c6-95c3-4038-b60f-8d4e850bff66

Lions kick return job still up in the air: http://www.freep.com/article/20130825/SPORTS01/308250128/Lions-kick-return-job-still-up-air

Moore likely to stay on as third QB as more cuts loom: http://www.freep.com/article/20130824/SPORTS01/308240051/Lions-Kellen-Moore-could-return-as-QB-backup

Willie Young won't share what he said to Tom Brady to get personal foul: http://www.freep.com/article/20130824/SPORTS01/308240083/detroit-lions-willie-young-tom-brady-personal-foul

Rookie TE Fauria hopes to catch on with the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20130825/SPORTS01/308250125/joe-fauria-detroit-lions

Slay emerges wiser after getting schooled: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130825/SPORTS0101/308250007/1126/Lions-CB-Darius-Slay-emerges-wiser-after-getting-schooled

Young rethinks benching after taunt: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130824/SPORTS0101/308240052/1126/Lions-Willie-Young-rethinks-taunt-after-benching

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

Lions seeking to acquire starting caliber WR: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/report_detroit_lions_seeking_t.html

Willie Young on benching - I just can't do stuff to hurt the team: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_willie_young_on.html

Lions need Stafford to play better than inconsistent preseason performances: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/matthew_stafford_receivers.html

Warford starts at RG for Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/rookie_larry_warford_earns_sta.html

Lions CB Darius Slay schooled by Tom Brady: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_darius_slay_scho.html

TE Joseph pays to uncle Christian Fauria with TD celebration: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_te_joseph_fauria.html

Lions remain a mystery with NFL season fast approaching: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/25/sports/doc521983e50116d087669359.txt

Lions have become an unlikeable team: http://www.ourmidland.com/sports/stevens-lions-have-become-an-unlikeable-nfl-team/article_6afa775e-f7a7-5433-9587-7bbb978e93e5.html

NFL Confidential - Some positive thoughts about the Lions: http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/2013-08-24/story/nfl-confidential-some-positive-thoughts-lions

Best, worst case scenario for Lions 2013 season: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/08/24/detroit-lions-best-worst-case-scenario-for-2013-season/

Practice Notes:

Notebook - Slay learns what it's like to be picked on; Reiff settling in at LT: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Slay-learns-what-its-like-to-be-picked-on-Reiff-settling-in-at-LT/b78fbca6-68a6-4e96-bd68-73d83ba1f210

MLive practice observations - WR Edwards continues routine of strong practices: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_2013_practice_ob.html

Lions sit 12 in practice, including CJ, Suh and Owens: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_sit_12_as_they_r.html

POD notes from Saturday's practice: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/24/4655112/detroit-lions-practice-notes-saturday

Schwartz's comments from Saturday's practice: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/24/4655224/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-saturday

Season Previews:

TSN's Lions season preview (he grades each position group): http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4618573

Videos:

Schwartz on the improvement in kicks and punts: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-the-improvement-in-punts-and-kicks/3074a773-874c-4449-af9c-616cb6656a84

Schwartz on the play of Jason Jones: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-the-play-of-Jason-Jones/cb91f9a3-1554-4139-9721-d9502ff5ff36

The good ... and the bad from Lions defense in third exhibition game: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2627024082001