Lions 2013 Roster - Defense - Cornerbacks

Cornerbacks (5):

Bill Bentley #28:

Bill Bentley twitter:    https://twitter.com/BB5LIVE

Lions snap count report - Durham, Edwards see heavy work load with CJ out (Bentley was on the field for 90 percent of the game) (10-7-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_6.html

3 things we learned about the Lions in loss against Packers (Bentley is learning.   When Rodgers targeted him he had a QB rating of 56.3.    His best play came at the end of Green Bay's first drive, when he smothered Cobb in the end zone with textbook coverage.   He also drew a flag that nixed a fourth down) (10-7-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/3_things_we_learned_about_the_4.html

PFF's Refocused - Det at GB, week 5 (Bentley had one of his better games.   He only allowed 2 completions for -2 yds) (10-7-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/07/refo-det-gb-week-5/

Notebook - Bentley vs Cobb crucial matchup vs Lions (10-3-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Bentley-vs-Cobb-crucial-matchup-for-Lions-Fox-wanting-to-start-and-Suh-vs-a-new-foe/66e46bb7-c623-424c-a2b6-93932a42aae8

Evaluating Lions rookies through first four games (Bentley is ranked 99 for CBs according to PFF.) (10-1-13):    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/1/4791450/detroit-lions-rookies-2013-first-quarter-of-season

Game in review - Lions rebound with a 27-20 win in Washington (Bently had 1 pass break up) (9-23-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/GAME-IN-REVIEW-Lions-rebound-with-a-27-20-win-at-Washington/b7b30e3d-e121-4b5c-8830-6fe6d23ee683

PFF's Refocus - Det/Wash (Bentley's play is discussed in here) (9-23-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/23/refo-det-was-week-3/

Cunningham on Benltey (9-20-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/21/4749266/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-gunther-cunningham-friday

Lions notes - Bentley earns support (9-20-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130920/detroit-lions-notes-bill-bentley-earns-support

Video - Herman Moore - One on one with Bill Bentley (9-19-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Herman-Moore-one-on-one-with-Bill-Bentley/830923bb-bb76-434c-a900-dfe42b7b5f57

Film reviews - Two overlooked plays that sunk the Lions (One of the mistakes is on the defense.  Bentley's play was discussed) (9-18-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/18/4744562/lions-film-review-two-overlooked-plays

Cunningham says there's no substitute for experience (Bentley allowed 7 completions and had 2 big PI.   He's going through growing pains) (9-17-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/COORDINATOR-CUT-UP-Gunther-Cunningham-says-theres-no-substitute-for-experience/f69746a3-71cd-4db2-ab1c-f6ed7fd2acd0

Mistakes kill Lions chances in loss at Arizona (Bentley had 3 costly penalties including a PI that allowed the Cards to score the game winning TD) (9-15-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130915/paula-pasche-mistakes-kill-lions-chances-in-loss-at-arizona

Rapid Reaction - Cards 25 Lions 21 (Bentley had a bad PI that lead to the Cards game winning TD.) (9-15-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/640/rapid-reaction-cardinals-25-lions-21

Caputo's thoughts on first quarter (He says Bentley is a solid NFL player) (9-15-13):   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-lions.html

Who will break out this season?   Lions offer their picks for offense, defense (Bentley is picked as one of the players to break out) (9-7-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/who_will_break_out_this_season.html

Mathis embraces opportunity to mentor young Bentley (9-7-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/bill_bentley_rashean_mathis.html

2013 PFF team of Preseason (Willie Young and Dwight Bentley made this team) (9-2-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/02/2013-pff-team-of-preseason/

PFF's refocus - Lions vs Bills (The duo of Mathis and Bentley were impressive against the Bills. Bentley got PFF's gamr ball. Bentley grade was a +3.4) (8-31-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/31/refo-det-buf-preseason-wk-4/

Film review - Where the Lions CBs stand (8-28-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/28/4666552/lions-film-review-cornerback-competition

Bentley appears to have the edge at nickelback over Mathis (8-24-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_2013_practice_ob.html

Bentley has been struggling in preseason games at nickel and has been splitting reps with Mathis (8-20-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/new_signee_rashean_mathis_alre.html

Audio - Bill Bentley (8-16-13):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/08/16/terry-foster-with-lions-bill-bentley/

Schwartz on Bentley - Not sure if the speed of the game caught up to him (8-11-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/12/4612430/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-sunday

Bentley had a tough night against the Jets.   He gave up 3 plays on 3rd down that gave the Jets first downs (8-11-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-New-cornerback-signing-secondary-play-and-Matt-Willis/0f8548ea-83d4-4456-9d8b-52f738e7499f

Bentley was not sharp during Sunday's practice.   He got juked badly by Broyles then beat by Broyles deep on the sideline (8-11-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_9.html

Twentyman thought Bentley didn't have a great start to his preseason.   He got beat a couple times inside and didn't tackle well (8-9-13):   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/08/09/first-half-observations-lions-vs-jets/

Bentley seems comfortable as nickel back (8-6-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/58893/lions-camp-day-1

Bentley served as gunner on punt coverage unit.   He also got extra work with Cunningham (8-4-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/4/4587794/lions-training-camp-2013-sunday-practice

Bently has had a strong camp.   He came up holding his wrist after one play, but he continued playing (8-4-13):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_6.html

Twentyman has been really impressed with Bentley (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

Cunningham on Bentley's return from injury and him playing in the middle (8-2-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/3/4583196/lions-training-camp-quotes-gunther-cunningham-friday

Bentley's work ethic pays off (8-2-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/02/sports/doc51fc103786700540929160.txt

Bentley picked as NFC Camper of the Week (7-31-13):   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfc-campers-week-151029220--nfl.html

Bentley continued his strong start to camp breaking up several passes (7-28-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob.html

Bentley had an interception and impressed alot of his teammates (7-27-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/27/4563056/lions-training-camp-2013-day-2-defense

Schwartz on Bentley's charisma (7-27-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/27/4563532/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-day-2

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

Bentley stood out in today's practice (7-26-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Reiff-fitting-in-at-left-tackle-Fairley-impressive-and-other-observations/0f9e79ea-cf07-4365-990d-87eb04ef15bc

Bentley had a nice interception that would've resulted in 6 during a game.   He came close to having a second one (6-12-13):  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/06/note_and_observations_from_the.html

Bill Bentley working diligently following a rookie season that was cut short due to injury (6-8-13):  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Bill-Bentley-working-diligently-following-a-rookie-season-that-was-cut-short-due-to-injury/f3ffb15b-b090-4ac5-a7ee-49818077f985

Dwight Bentley came in at Nickel (5-22-13):    http://lionsreport.com/2013/05/detriot-lions-wednesday-otas-obeservations/

Bentley not fully healthy, but aiming to win starting position (3-15-13):    http://www.freep.com/article/20130515/SPORTS01/305150081/1049/sports01/Lions-CB-Bentley-not-fully-healthy-yet-aiming-win-starting-job

Mayhew evaluates 2012 draft class (1-3-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-evaluates-the-2012-Detroit-Lions-draft-class/4f90fa89-ffbe-48f9-ab36-3593cf36b876

Bentley labeled a top 5 CB (5-2-12):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/05/detroit_lions_rookie_dwight_bi.html

Bentley scouting report from draftscout 2012 (He was ranked 11th for CBs and 80 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=81926&draftyear=2012&genpos=CB

PFW scouting reports for Bill Bentley:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/dwight-bentley-5/

NFL.com draft profile:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/dwight-bentley?id=2533024

Walterfootball CB Rankings from 2012 had Bentley ranked 11th:   http://walterfootball.com/draft2012CB.php

Draftcountdown's Scott Wright picked Bentley on his dream draft for 2012:   http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/DreamDraft/Dream-Draft.php

Jonte Green #36:

Jonte Green Twitter:   https://twitter.com/GreenJonte

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

Lions notes - Green, who has been playing mostly on special teams, saw action when Houston went out (9-30-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130930/detroit-lions-notes-rashean-mathis-not-concussed-bears-allegations-ridiculous

Broyles, Leshoure inactive for opener (Green inactive for game against Vikings) (9-8-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/ryan_broyles_mikel_leshoure_in.html

Film review - Where the Lions CBs stand (8-28-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/28/4666552/lions-film-review-cornerback-competition

Green flashed the ability to drive down on some of the short routes.   He broke up a pass intended for Willis (8-18-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_12.html

Green misses game against Browns with hamstring injury (8-15-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_wr_calvin_johnso_28.html

Green knocked away a pass from Burleson (8-13-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_11.html

Green got beat by Burleson on a long TD (8-12-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_10.html

Green returned to practice on Sunday (8-11-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/11/sports/doc520822f33ded7283892443.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Green didn't play in the first preseason game (8-9-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/seven_players_sitting_out_detr.html

Green returned to practice today and participated in individual drills (8-8-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Warford-vs-Suh-and-Fairley-Jonte-Green-back-and-rookie-excitement/077ff48a-3f4d-407e-b681-2c901d63751b

Green missed practice again (8-7-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Herman-Moore-catches-a-TD-Broyles-gets-a-day-off-and-Lions-prep-for-Jets/59e2ffa0-abea-4c6a-8739-d31724a4252c

Green remained out (8-6-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Reggie-Bush-looking-for-quality-preseason-reps/fdf7d497-5002-474d-95e3-6552c7e4b6e7

Green still out (8-4-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/four_players_return_to_detroit.html

Green was out again (8-3-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Guard-competition-record-number-of-fans-and-other-camp-observations/a7309c81-7957-4c5a-be46-44be3af8a0c0

Green still out (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

Green sat out again (8-1-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Ronnell-Lewis-back-injury-breakdown-and-other-camp-observations/6db7793b-808c-435b-b968-a2cdc6955880

Green missed practice again (7-30-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Mayhew-impressed-with-talent-time-running-out-for-Ronnell-Lewis/43eba791-f6ec-4812-9f62-1df481772044

Green still sitting out and getting a MRI (7-29-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_guard_leroy_harr.html

Schwartz on Green's hamstring (7-28-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/28/4566342/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-day-3

Green did not finish practice on Sunday due to a tight hamstring (7-28-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/07/28/sports/doc51f56bd02ac96712717061.txt?viewmode=fullstory

He didn't practice at Tuesday's minicamp practice (6-12-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/06/ryan_broyles_and_darius_slay_p.html

Green one of Lions 5 standouts from OTAs (6-8-13):   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/06/detroit-lions-five-standouts-from-otas.html

Green got robbed of an interception by CJ (5-29-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_notes_and_observ_1.html

Jonte Green shows up in short shorts (5-29-13):   http://www.freep.com/article/20130529/SPORTS01/305290113/detroit-lions-jonte-green

Mayhew isn't ruling out last year's CBs (4-20-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Drafting-a-corner-could-be-in-the-cards-but-Martin-Mayhew-isnt-ruling-out-last-years-picks/a8eb6c9c-d52e-4e66-bd5d-54f36824c1ce

Lions are looking to go big in their secondary (1-13-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Detroit-Lions-are-looking-to-go-big-in-their-secondary/b852abac-c0a6-4540-a57a-6f32d87fe4f4

Mayhew evaluates 2012 draft class (1-3-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Martin-Mayhew-evaluates-the-2012-Detroit-Lions-draft-class/4f90fa89-ffbe-48f9-ab36-3593cf36b876

Lions have found a keeper in Jonte Green (12-29-12):    http://det.scout.com/2/1252940.html

Scouting report from NFLDraftscout 2012 (Green is ranked 51 for CBs and 487 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=102950&draftyear=2012&genpos=CB

SI 2012 Draft Profile (His grade was a 1.81):   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2012/players/94634.html

PFW scouting report from 2012 draft:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/jonte-green-1/

Chris Houston #23:

Chris Houston Twitter:   https://twitter.com/Chris23Houston

Practice report - Houston listed as probable on Friday's injury report (10-11-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Calvin-Johnson-participates-in-open-portion-of-practice-for-a-second-straight-day/d6bf9755-1cae-4651-965e-f7469d38a456

Houston returned to Thursday's practice, but was limited (10-10-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/BREAKING-Calvin-Johnson-back-on-the-practice-field/d275dbcd-e081-4118-b95b-dbe82de6f0d8

Houston missed Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury (10-9-13):     http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/lions_calvin_johnson_misses_an.html

Lions snap count report - Durham, Edwards see heavy work load with CJ out (Houston played all 67 defensive snaps) (10-7-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_6.html

Rapid Reaction - Detroit Lions (Houston is in the falling group of the stock watch section.  He got badly beat on James Jones 83 yd TD) (10-6-13):    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1548/rapid-reaction-detroit-lions

Lockerroom Buzz - Detroit Lions (Houston not 100 percent) (10-6-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1554/locker-room-buzz-detroit-lions-5?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Notebook - Houston prognosis for Sunday (10-4-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Houstons-prognosis-for-Sunday-Riddicks-new-role-and-the-importance-of-nickel-defense/e138fe8e-06c4-49ea-b8b3-32795ef6d00a

Practice Report - CB Houston back at practice on Friday and listed as questionable on the injury report for Sunday's game (10-4-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-CB-Chris-Houston-and-WR-Calvin-Johnson-back-at-practice/ba159856-69f9-42b5-9f65-199699a0f2c8

Houston isn't letting guard down after Rodgers' flattery (10-4-13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/lions_chris_houston_isnt_letti.html

Lions notes - Houston earns respect from Aaron Rodgers (10-4-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131004/detroit-lions-notes-chris-houston-earns-respect-from-aaron-rodgers

Houston - Hamstring is coming along (10-4-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1499/houston-says-hamstring-is-coming-along?ex_cid=espnapi_public

CJ, Houston miss second practice (10-3-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/calvin_johnson_chris_houston_m.html

Packers offer high praise for Houston, Delmas (10-3-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/green_bay_packers_have_high_pr.html

Houston dealing with a hamstring injury, sat out of Wednesday's practice (10-2-13)   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_chris_houston_de.html

Lions notes - Houston status unclear (9-30-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130930/detroit-lions-notes-rashean-mathis-not-concussed-bears-allegations-ridiculous

MMQB (One of the things Peter King didn't like was Chris Houston's coverage in the game against the Bears) (9-30-13):   http://mmqb.si.com/2013/09/30/peyton-manning-monday-morning-quarterback/6/

Schwartz on Houston's injury (9-29-13):    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/29/4784532/lions-bears-2013-quotes-jim-schwartz?

Injury Report - Houston listed as probable for Sunday's game with a hand injury (9-27-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/INJURY-REPORT-WR-Patrick-Edwards-doubtful-for-Sunday-four-others-questionable/886c837e-1e14-47d6-ab29-42f5b86fb25e

Houston limited at Lions practice on Thursday (9-26-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/ndamukong_suh_chris_houston_bo.html

Game in review - Lions rebound with a 27-20 win in Washington (Houston had 1 interception and broke up 2 passes) (9-23-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/GAME-IN-REVIEW-Lions-rebound-with-a-27-20-win-at-Washington/b7b30e3d-e121-4b5c-8830-6fe6d23ee683

PFF's Refocus - Det/Wash (Houston's play is discussed in here) (9-23-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/23/refo-det-was-week-3/

Video - Chris Houston's 4 yd interception (9-22-13): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000248188/Houston-4-yard-interception-return

Cunningham on Houston's play (9-20-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/21/4749266/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-gunther-cunningham-friday

Lions lose at Arizona - A look inside the numbers (Houston had 7 tackles and two passes defended) (9-15-13):   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/09/detroit-lions-lose-at-arizona-look.html

Caputo's half-time thoughts (he discusses Houston) (9-15-13):    http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-halftime-lions-cardinals.html

Video - Chris Houston gets beat (9-8-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000241072/QB-Ponder-to-WR-Simpson-44-yd-pass

Houston missed Saturday's practice (8-24-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_sit_12_as_they_r.html

Video - Houston picks off Brady (8-22-13):    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000232873/Houston-picks-off-Brady-pass

Herman Moore one on one with Chris Houston (8-20-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Herman-Moore-one-on-one-with-Chris-Houston/2cbf364c-042a-49e5-8f8b-b81798cfead1

Houston couldn't hang on to an interception (8-19-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_13.html

Houston was limited on Sunday.  He went through individual drills (8-18-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/chris_houston_misses_detroit_l.html

Houston was beat badly by Josh Gordon (8-15-13):   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/08/thoughts-first-quarter-lions-at-browns.html

Houston was the only DB able to beat Cody Wilson in one on one drills (8-13-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_11.html

Houston returned to practice today (8-13-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_cb_chris_greenwo_4.html

Houston hopes for stability in the secondary (8-12-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Ronnell-Lewis-fighting-a-numbers-game-to-make-the-final-roster/4dab20d9-4d7c-4f18-a851-3e2adcbc288b

Chris Houston sat out of Monday's practice with a migrane headache.   He says he's been battling them since he was little (8-11-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Chris-Houston-has-silently-battled-migraine-headaches-for-years/5e1e4581-b907-4652-807c-3f9c90dc7c15

Video - Houston on the secondary (8-12-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Chris-Houston-on-the-secondary/8580838c-9ed5-44f5-a0b6-08fe969ffe5b

Houston got beat twice on the sideline by WR Matt Willis (8-7-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_8.html

Schwartz says Houston is having an outstanding camp (7-29-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/29/4568616/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-day-4

Houston got beat once by CJ, but got revenge later on with an interception (7-27-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_no_17.html

Houston started the OTA with an interception (6-4-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Reggie-Bush-sees-a-little-Drew-Brees-in-Matthew-Stafford-Darius-Slay-returns-to-field/a759cf1f-d694-4eb0-9ec4-ecabd1020339

Houston feels he's one of the best CBs in the league (5-29-13):    http://www.freep.com/article/20130529/SPORTS01/305290140/detroit-lions-chris-houston

Houston will be an integral part of the development and mentoring of Lions young CBs (5-24-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Chris-Houston-will-be-an-integral-part-of-the-development-and-mentoring-of-Detroits-young-corners/dfaaed8d-3d84-40f8-969b-09130d59bd06

Houston showed off his explosiveness by breaking up a pass intended for Durham (5-22-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_notes_and_observ.html

CJ on Houston being back with the Lions (3-16-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-on-safety-Glover-Quin-cornerback-Chris-Houston/096feaea-7a98-4eba-9968-e4d4684fe8a5

Houston - Lions distractions, chemistry problems are gone (3-15-13):    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/15/chris-houston-lions-distractions-chemistry-problems-are-gone/

Houston's blue collar mentality fits right in with the Lions (3-14-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Chris-Houstons-blue-collar-mentality-fits-right-in-with-the-Detroit-Lions/7daa9caa-0e25-48ef-aa01-aa48c1989aec

Chris Houston re-signs with the Lions for 5 years (Burke gave the Lions a B+ for re-signing him) (3-13-13):   http://nfl.si.com/2013/03/13/chris-houston-re-signs-with-detroit-lions/

Houston dependable in Detroit (12-22-12):    http://www.sotl.com/news/read/324039/lions-chris-houston-dependable-in-detroit-in-line-for-big-payday

Lions traded a 6th round pick for Chris Houston (3-15-10):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2010/03/lions_trade_for_chris_houston.html

Draftscout 2007 draft profile (Houston was ranked 4 for CBs and 21 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=16872&draftyear=2007&genpos=CB

CBS draft profile from 2007:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/413146

Rashean Mathis #31:

Twitter:   https://twitter.com/MathisRashean27

Despite 200K miles on the engine, Mathis expects to play beyond this season (10-11-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/rashean_mathis.html

Mathis impressed by Slay's maturity, improvement (10-10-13):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/10/rashean-mathis-impressed-by-rookie-darius-slays-maturity-improvement/

Lions not the same minus CJ (One of the problems being discussed is Mathis getting beat on a 2nd and 3 for 31 yds) (10-6-13):    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131006/paula-pasche-detroit-lions-not-the-same-minus-calvin-johnson/1

Practice Report - Mathis listed as probable on injury report for Sunday's game (10-4-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-CB-Chris-Houston-and-WR-Calvin-Johnson-back-at-practice/ba159856-69f9-42b5-9f65-199699a0f2c8

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

Practice Report - Mathis was a full participant in Wednesday's practice (10-2-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Lions-without-three-quarters-of-starting-secondary/8045c2fe-90b2-4d73-9067-65b2dc0ad2f7

5 best acquisitions for the Lions through the first quarter of the season (Mathis is #5) (10-1-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/5_best_offseason_acquisitions.html

Schwartz's comments from Monday's Press Conference (Schwartz comments on Mathis) (10-1-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/1/4787908/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday-press-conference

Schwartz clears up why Mathis was withheld despite passing concussion tests (9-30-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_jim_schwartz_cle.html

Lions notes - Mathis not concussed; Bears allegations ridiculous (9-30-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130930/detroit-lions-notes-rashean-mathis-not-concussed-bears-allegations-ridiculous

Mathis passed concussion test, but Bears blocked his return to the game (9-29-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/lions_rashean_mathis_was_clear.html

CB Mathis sustains concussion, knocked from game (9-29-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_starting_cb_rash.html

Mathis says he passed tests (9-29-13):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9743648/rashean-mathis-detroit-lions-claims-passed-concussion-tests

Mathis playing, assisting Detroit secondary (9-27-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1170/mathis-playing-assisting-detroit-secondary

CB controversy?   Lions won't say whether Slay, Mathis will start vs Chicago (9-24-13):  http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/cornerback_controversey_detroi.html

Mathis back to his usual form with the Lions (9-24-13):   http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20130924/SPORTS/130929678/1001?p=1&tc=pg

Game in review - Lions rebound with a 27-20 win in Washington (Mathis broke up 3 passes) (9-23-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/GAME-IN-REVIEW-Lions-rebound-with-a-27-20-win-at-Washington/b7b30e3d-e121-4b5c-8830-6fe6d23ee683

PFF's Refocus - Det/Wash (Mathis' play is discussed in here) (9-23-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/23/refo-det-was-week-3/

Post game chat - what Lions players and coaches had to say following 27-20 win (Mathis comments on trying to jar the ball loose from Robinson) (9-22-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/POSTGAME-CHAT-What-Lions-coaches-and-players-had-to-say-following-Sundays-27-20-win/c0611639-6c8c-41d9-a0fa-9d8be071bb7d

Lions depth key in win over Redskins (Pasche thinks Mathis should be the starter, not the reliever) (9-22-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130922/paula-pasche-detroit-lions-depth-key-in-win-over-redskins

Mathis embraces role as mentor (9-21-13):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/09/22/mathis-embraces-role-as-mentor-as-well-as-on-field-duties/

Mathis becomes the glue holding the secondary together (9-21-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/rashean_mathis_becomes_the_glu.html

Notebook - Rashean Mathis a good addition for Lions (9-20-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Rashean-Mathis-a-good-addition-for-Lions/1722f6b2-4d26-4791-8bfe-01edde8d4292

PFF's refocus - Lions at Cards (Mathis allowed just 3-of-9 targets into his coverage to be completed for 28 yards.) (9-16-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/17/refo-det-arz-week-2/

Three takeaways from Lions loss to Cardinals (he thinks Mathis should start over Slay (9-16-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/16/4724682/lions-cardinals-2013-takeaways

Slay limited to playing in dime package during second half vs Arizona (Mathis replaced Slay.  He played well in relief of Slay) (9-16-13):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_rookie_cb_darius_2.html

Rapid Reaction - Cards 25 Lions 21 (Slay was again benched for Mathis) (9-15-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/640/rapid-reaction-cardinals-25-lions-21

Schwartz on the value of a player like Mathis (9-11-13):    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/12/4724086/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-scott-linehan-thursday

Lions bench Slay in favor Mathis down the stretch (9-8-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_bench_darius_sla.html

Mathis embraces opportunity to mentor young Bentley (9-7-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/bill_bentley_rashean_mathis.html

Analysis - Lions show win now mode while making cuts (He discusses why Mathis made the roster over Greenwood) (9-1-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/analysis_detroit_lions_show_wi_1.html

PFF's refocus - Lions vs Bills (The duo of Mathis and Bentley were impressive against the Bills. Mathis grade was a +2.4) (8-31-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/31/refo-det-buf-preseason-wk-4/

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

Video - Mathis intercepts Leinart (8-29-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000235734/Leinart-intercepted-by-Mathis-in-Bills-territory

Film review - Where the Lions CBs stand (8-28-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/28/4666552/lions-film-review-cornerback-competition

Bentley appears to have the edge at nickelback over Mathis (8-24-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_2013_practice_ob.html

Mathis intercepted a pass intended for Cody Wilson.   (8-20-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_14.html

New signee Mathis already working with Lions first team, replacing Bentley (8-19-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/new_signee_rashean_mathis_alre.html

Schwartz on Mathis (8-17-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/17/4631830/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-saturday

Mathis' first practice - he started at Safety and then eventually moved to CB one got injured. (8-17-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Suh-and-Fairley-rush-package-Mathis-playing-safety-practice-report-and-more/3fd21a1c-6c54-4c5c-bc68-a9b949e1b8da

Defensive upheaval - Lions welcome 4 new players to practice (8-17-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_4_new_players.html

Video - Mathis on his skill set (8-17-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Veteran-DB-Rashean-Mathis-on-his-skill-set/44092d88-91ee-4074-b64b-0fa60d29d521

Lions sign CB Rashean Mathis (8-17-13):  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_sign_former_pro.html

Lions host Rashean Mathis.   PFF has him ranked 169th for CBs (8-16-13):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000230620/article/rashean-mathis-reportedly-will-be-hosted-by-lions

Mathis - No regrets (3-6-13):   http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Mathis-No-regrets/f22ddf58-c3f3-4240-879b-4aab42231c27

Jaguars won't offer Mathis a new contract (3-5-13):   http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2013-03-05/story/jaguars-wont-offer-cb-rashean-mathis-new-contract

Jags writer says Mathis looked old last season (2-18-13):    http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/544821/ryan-ohalloran/2013-02-18/jaguars-unlikely-use-tag?

Mathis had a rough day in week 15 against Miami.   He was flagged 3 times and allowed 3 receptions out of 4 passes that were thrown his way.   He also had a missed tackle (12-17-12):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/12/17/refo-jaguars-dolphins-week-15/

Mathis suffered a groin injury in week 7 against the Raiders (10-21-12):   http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2012-10-21/story/jaguars-notebook-penalty-injury-rashean-mathis

2003 NFLdraftscout (He was ranked 1 for Safeties):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=59515&draftyear=2003&genpos=FS

Darius Slay #30:

Twitter:   https://twitter.com/_bigplayslay9

CB Haden's advice to Slay - Tunnel Vision (10-10-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/cleveland_browns_cb_joe_hadens.html

Mathis impressed by Slay's maturity, improvement (10-10-13):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/10/rashean-mathis-impressed-by-rookie-darius-slays-maturity-improvement/

Rookie Report - Taylor rising, Fauria falling (Slay played only on 8 special team snaps.   0 defensive snaps) (10-7-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1599/rookie-report-taylor-rising-fauria-falling

Slay, motivated by benchings could return to lineup if Houston sits (10-3-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/darius_slay_motivated_by_bench.html

Slay blog - We all stepped up and made plays (10-2-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/darius-slay/article-1/DARIUS-SLAY-BLOG-We-all-stepped-up-and-made-plays/12869796-4f80-426a-82a0-b456c0971717

Evaluating Lions rookies through first four games (Slay's grade is a -5.1. He's ranked 93 for CBs according to PFF.) (10-1-13):    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/1/4791450/detroit-lions-rookies-2013-first-quarter-of-season

3 things we learned about the Lions, and their NFL best third down defense (Slay has improved, but has yet to turn the corner) (9-30-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/3_things_we_learned_about_the_3.html

Rookie Report - Roles starting to be defined (Slay showed improvement in his first substantive action since his benching.   He played in 63 of 72 defensive snaps and 14 special teams snaps.) (9-30-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1265/rookie-report-roles-starting-to-be-defined?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Lions notes - Slay stepped in for Mathis.   He had 7 tackles and one pass defended (9-29-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20130929/detroit-lions-notes-pettigrew-comes-up-big-delmas-too

Slay kind of mad after fan struck him with a beer bottle (9-29-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/lions_darius_slay_kind_of_mad.html

Slay blog - I'm just getting the mental part of the game down (9-25-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/darius-slay/article-1/Darius-Slay-Blog-Im-just-getting-the-mental-part-of-the-game-down/a3f42d9e-a903-4201-9996-259e7c4ca511

Rising/Falling - Lions week 4 (Slay is in the falling group) (9-25-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1055/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-4

Schwartz, Bonamego say special teams penalties needed to stop (He thinks Slay has done a good job on punt coverage) (9-24-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Schwartz-Bonamego-say-special-teams-penalties-need-to-stop/78b2e28e-8a13-4830-8cfd-812867948cf3

CB controversy?   Lions won't say whether Slay, Mathis will start vs Chicago (9-24-13):  http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/cornerback_controversey_detroi.html

Rookie Watch - Slay didn't play a single defensive snap.  He played 17 snaps on special teams. (9-23-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/963/rookie-watch-ansah-continues-his-rise?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Rapid Reaction - Lions 27 Redskins 20 (Slay is in the falling group for the stock watch.   He didn't play at all in base defense) (9-22-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/912/rapid-reaction-lions-27-redskins-20?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Friday comments from Schwartz, Cunningham (Both comment on Slay) (9-20-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/21/4749266/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-gunther-cunningham-friday

10 questions - Twentyman responds to fans on twitter (He answers a question on Slay) (9-19-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-questions/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-Twentyman-responds-to-Lions-fans-on-Twitter-/7dd4dcf0-d47c-4dd7-b910-4dde1d945b4f

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

Slay blog - throughout this process Rashean has taught me alot (9-18-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/darius-slay/article-1/Darius-Slay-Blog-Throughout-this-process-Rashean-has-taught-me-a-lot/1dbf0b59-b99a-4da6-a925-2546526d3bca

Film reviews - Two overlooked plays that sunk the Lions (One of the mistakes is on the defense.  Slay's play was discussed) (9-18-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/18/4744562/lions-film-review-two-overlooked-plays

Slay not taking benchings personal (9-17-13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_darius_slay_not_1.html

Three takeaways from Lions loss to Cardinals (he thinks Mathis should start over Slay (9-16-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/16/4724682/lions-cardinals-2013-takeaways

Rookie Report - Slay struggled for the second straight week (9-16-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/693/rookie-report-ansah-continuing-to-show-up

Slay limited to playing in dime package during second half vs Arizona (9-16-13):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_rookie_cb_darius_2.html

Rapid Reaction - Cards 25 Lions 21 (Slay was again benched for Mathis) (9-15-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/640/rapid-reaction-cardinals-25-lions-21

Slay fresh off benching, trying to adjust to speed of NFL (9-14-13):  http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_darius_slay_fres.html

Schwartz on Slay (9-14-13):    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/09/game-2-lions-vs-cardinals-previews-and.html

Video Cunningham on Slay (9-13-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Gunther-Cunningham-on-Darius-Slay/5ff5967b-94f9-4ff5-b64e-0d9ffabd53a5

Schwartz on Slay (9-11-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/12/4724086/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-scott-linehan-thursday

Slay has no problem with benching (9-11-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_darius_slay_has.html

Film review - Lions rookies first day on the job (Slay is discussed in here) (9-11-13): http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/11/4718990/-lions-film-review-rookies-first-day-on-the-job

Slay blog - I missed a key tackle, but I'll never lose my confidence (9-11-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/darius-slay/article-1/Darius-Slay-Blog-I-missed-a-key-tackle-but-Ill-never-lose-my-confidence/d1d3fe22-70f4-48b6-bd5f-620ecd42cc32

Coordinator Cut up - Cunningham confident Slay will continue to benefit from experience (9-10-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/COORDINATOR-CUT-UP-Cunningham-confident-Slay-will-continue-to-benefit-from-experience/9fa0c297-05d3-4aa7-8065-3bbe47a6a2f5

Rookie Report - Three make big impact (Slay had 4 tackles and one pass defended.  He also missed a tackle on AP's long run) (9-10-13):    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/437/rookie-report-three-make-big-impact

PFF's refocus, Lions vs Vikings (Slay had a tough day.   His grade was a -4.4) (9-9-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/09/refo-mindet-week-1/

Key questions - Schwartz discusses Slay's benching:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Schwartz-addresses-Suhs-penalty-Pettigrews-performance/5f0dfed8-34c1-4bc5-9a72-0d3a900c82b8

Three things we learned about the Lions in win over Vikings (One of things learned is that Slay isn't ready for the primetime) (9-9-13):  http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/3_things_we_learned_about_the.html

Slay to remain Lions starting CB after being replaced in the game against the Vikings (9-9-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/darius_slay_to_remain_detroit.html

Lions bench Slay in favor Mathis down the stretch (9-8-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_bench_darius_sla.html

Video - AP's TD (Both Levy and Slay missed tackles) (9-8-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000241017/RB-Peterson-78-yd-run-TD

Darius Slay Blog - The preseason showed me what I'm capable of (9-7-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/darius-slay/article-1/Darius-Slay-Blog-The-preseason-showed-me-what-Im-capable-of/7bd810b9-f080-448e-b88e-05d2f347f0ae

Cunningham on Slay (9-6-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/6/4702136/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-gunther-cunningham-friday

Slay on revenge game against Vikings rookie Cordarrelle Patterson - My job is to dominate (9-5-13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_darius_slay_vikings_cordarrelle_patterson.html

PFF's refocus - Lions vs Bills (Slay was not too bad against the Bills. Slay's grade was a +1.3) (8-31-13): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/31/refo-det-buf-preseason-wk-4/

Slay shows he's learned his lesson (8-31-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_rookie_cb_darius_1.html

Q and As with Schwartz (Schwartz discusses Slay) (8-30-13): http://www.torontosun.com/2013/08/30/qa-jim-schwartz-on-the-lions-key-talent-upgrades

Notebook - Slay bounces back (8-30-13):   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

Seifert discusses Slay's speed (8-29-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/74/observation-deck-lions-35-bills-13

Video - Slay on his confidence level (8-29-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Darius-Slay-on-his-confidence-level-/1d512996-8546-465d-8fb8-83d7e416d606

Film review - Where the Lions CBs stand (8-28-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/28/4666552/lions-film-review-cornerback-competition

PFF's second rounders in focus - preseason week 3 (Slay's grade was a -0.8) (8-28-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/28/second-rounders-in-focus-preseason-wk-3/

Slay missed the end of Tuesday's practice.   He left to get his left ankle taped and returned to the sidelines (8-27-13):   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

Darius Slay Blog - I definitely learned alot from that game (8-26-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/darius-slay/article-1/Darius-Slay-Blog-I-definitely-learned-a-lot-from-that-game/82376451-3ab1-436c-ba5f-b69aacb2215d

Twentyman discusses the impact of the 2013 rookies (8-26-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHaras-Monday-Countdown-What-impact-will-the-Lions-rookie-class-have/26e3d7a6-1298-499c-a70f-95cd10485d9d

Darius Slay Blog - I definitely learned alot from that game (8-26-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/darius-slay/article-1/Darius-Slay-Blog-I-definitely-learned-a-lot-from-that-game/82376451-3ab1-436c-ba5f-b69aacb2215d

Schwartz on Slay (8-24-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/24/4655224/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-saturday

Slay schooled by Tom Brady (8-24-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_darius_slay_scho.html

PFF's second rounder focus - preseason week 2 (they discuss Slay's performance.  His grade was a 0.5):    https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/20/second-rounders-in-focus-preseason-wk-2/

Slay has had a strong camp.  JRog thinks he'll be a starter just based on his preseason and camp performances (8-19-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_13.html

Slay blog - I'm out there communicating like a vet (8-19-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/darius-slay/article-1/Darius-Slay-Blog-Im-out-there-communicating-like-a-vet/500dee33-cf7c-48f9-851b-9c6af2491629

Schwartz on Slay (8-18-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/18/4634086/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-sunday

Slay worked with the first unit again on Sunday (8-18-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/chris_houston_misses_detroit_l.html

Slay works his way up to first team (8-18-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/08/18/sports/doc5210fee9bdd2c257421199.txt

Slay replaced Bartell on first team defense (8-17-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Suh-and-Fairley-rush-package-Mathis-playing-safety-practice-report-and-more/3fd21a1c-6c54-4c5c-bc68-a9b949e1b8da

PFF's take on the performance of the second rounders from the 2013 draft in the first preseason game (Slay's grade was a 0.4) (8-13-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/13/rookie-review-second-round-rookies-preseason-week-1/

Simonson thinks Slay can step right in and help the Lions win games (8-13-13):   http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/08/analyzing_the_lions_preseason.html

Slay had no chance against CJ in a blocking drill (8-12-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_10.html

Slay hoping more passes thrown his way on Sunday (8-12-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Darius-Slay-hoping-more-passes-thrown-his-way-Thursday/fa65956b-8dca-4433-9693-90901440611b

Twentyman didn't notice Slay, but thought he was solid and rarely thrown at (8-10-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Twentyman-Five-storylines-heading-into-Fridays-game-and-how-they-played-out/037d0234-0b44-486e-b13f-befeffa7cb42

JRog thought Slay had a quiet night other than picking up a penalty (8-9-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/ezekiel_ansahs_pick-six_helps.html

O'Hara thought Slay held his own (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

Slay poised to start at CB, but still drawing jeers from teammates about Lambpoop mix up (8-9-13): http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/darius_slay_lampooned_by_detro.html

Slay is getting up to speed fast (8-8-13):   http://mmqb.si.com/2013/08/08/darius-slay-lambeau/

Seifert on Slay (8-8-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/58996/lions-darius-slay-gets-a-stadium-lesson

Slay - I feel like we're going to be a good, balanced team (8-6-13):   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/08/06/slay-i-feel-like-were-going-to-be-a-good-balanced-team/

A look at the rookies after 9 days of camp (8-4-13):   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/08/detroit-lions-look-at-rookies-after-9.html

Cunningham on Slay's progress (8-2-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/3/4583196/lions-training-camp-quotes-gunther-cunningham-friday

Slay was held out out of team drills with ankle injury (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

Video - Cunningham on Slay (8-2-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Gunther-Cunningham-on-Darius-Slay/99b3d61d-f72b-436f-a505-885e804ad831

Slay didn't take part in team drills after rolling an ankle (8-1-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Ronnell-Lewis-back-injury-breakdown-and-other-camp-observations/6db7793b-808c-435b-b968-a2cdc6955880

Slay on Sirius (7-30-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Darius-Slay-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio----7-30-13/2f2e2fb0-ad34-4d6c-8ea8-2c777c0ff95b

Slay loving training camp competition with CJ (7-29-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_rookie_cb_darius.html

Slay - First padded practice was intense (7-29-13):   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/07/29/slay-the-first-padded-practice-was-very-intense/

Schwartz on Slay (7-29-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/29/4568616/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-day-4

Slay has been holding his own and making plays through the first four days of training camp (7-29-13):   http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Camp-notes-Slay-holds-his-own-and-Ruglan?blockID=924455&feedID=3862

Slay took first team reps at CB (7-29-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_1.html

Slay got first team reps at CB on Sunday at camp (7-28-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/07/28/sports/doc51f56bd02ac96712717061.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Slay muffed an attempt at punt return (7-27-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_no_17.html

Slay worked with the starters after Bartell went out (7-27-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_no_17.html

Schwartz on Slay being at full health (7-26-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/27/4561526/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-day-1

Slay practices in full and made two incerptions off of Hill (6-12-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Notebook-Darius-Slay-practices-in-full-Louis-Delmas-on-sideline-and-Kickalicious-is-perfect/38c25cd8-8a16-48a8-ae12-17a18484b135

Slay - I've been on the field for two days now and it feels good to get moving (6-4-13):   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/06/04/slay-ive-been-on-the-field-two-days-now-and-it-feels-good-to-get-moving/

Schwartz gave some individual attention to Slay at OTA (5-29-13):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_notes_and_observ_1.html

Slay on OTAs - It's killing me being on the sideline (5-29-13):    http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/05/29/darius-slay-on-otas-its-killing-me-being-on-the-sideline/

Darius Slay participated in individual drills, but not team drills for the 2nd open OTA (5-29-13):    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/05/29/sports/doc51a64002cd944772015573.txt?viewmode=default

Slay didn't practice at the OTAs, but participated in the opening stretching and jogging (5-22-13):   http://lionsreport.com/2013/05/detriot-lions-wednesday-otas-obeservations/

Injured Slay gets some individual attention from Gunther Cunningham (5-12-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/injured_detroit_lions_cb_dariu.html

Slay seems unconcerned with minor knee surgery (5-11-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Darius-Slay-seems-anything-but-concerned-about-the-minor-surgical-procedure-performed-on-a-meniscus/d4a443af-098c-42d5-ad34-90c74bc3cc82

Schwartz talks about Slay after the first rookie mini-camp practice (5-10-13):    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130510/SPORTS0101/305100453/1004/sports/Transcript--Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-Q&A-after-Day-1-of-rookie-minicamp

Schwartz not concerned with Slay missing practice (5-10-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jim-Schwartz-not-concerned-with-Darius-Slay-missing-practice/70c1d782-0df0-4e52-97f9-6f126055505c

Slay undergoes arthroscopic knee surgery (5-7-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_rookie_darius_sl.html

Slay Draft Info:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/04/darius-slay-scouting-reports-articles.html