Lions 2013 Roster - Defense - Linebackers

Linebackers (5):

#54 - DeAndre Levy:

Twitter:    https://twitter.com/drelevy

Video - Levy 1st interception (10-13-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000261245/DeAndre-Levy-picks-off-Brandon-Weeden

Video - Levy's 2nd Interception (10-13-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000261441/DeAndre-Levy-2nd-interception-of-game

Rising/Falling Lions week 6 (Levy is in the rising group) (10-9-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1682/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-6

Belle Tire Coach's View - DeAndre Levy (10-8-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Belle-Tire-Coachs-View-DeAndre-Levy/837cf8e1-5a66-47f1-ab19-e2f21ce73a6e

Levy shifts focus to Cleveland after strong showing against Packers (10-7-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_lb_deandre_levy_1.html

PFF's Refocused - Det at GB, week 5 (Levy's overall grade was a +0.7.   He had a pass coverage grade of a +3.7 and a run defense grade of -2.6.   He only allowed two balls into his coverage for net 2 yds.   However on the run of his 5 tackles, 4 were unblocked and he was regularly controlled at the second level) (10-7-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/07/refo-det-gb-week-5/

Notebook - CJ was close to playing, Levy continues great play and injuries in GB (His nickname is the screen killer.   He blew up a screen intended for Packers RB Lacy.  He had 14 tackles, 3 for a loss and one defended pass) (10-6-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Calvin-Johnson-was-close-to-playing-Levy-continues-great-play-and-injuries-in-GB/fcb70789-709b-46a5-8d0b-93cad1e0e9c9

Rapid Reaction - Detroit Lions (Levy having a season.   He led the Lions with 13 tackles against the Packers) (10-6-13):    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1548/rapid-reaction-detroit-lions

Snap Count Report - Levy played in all 72 defensive snaps (9-30-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_5.html

Injury Report - Levy listed as probable for Sunday's game with an abdomen 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

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

ATL's OLB rankings (Levy is in the solid starters group) (9-19-13):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000247142/article/von-miller-tops-atls-outside-linebacker-rankings

Levy stepping up his game, leadership (9-19-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_lb_deandre_levy.html

Cunningham says there's no substitute for experience (He says Levy has been a consistent performer) (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

Stat pack - Where do the Lions stand after week 2 (Levy leads the league in interceptions with 2) (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 squander 3 leads in heartbreaker against Cardinals (Levy is picked as one of the highlights of the game.  He had a pick six and 5 tackles) (9-15-13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_arizona_cardinal_2.html

Caputo's thoughts after 3rd quarter (he thinks Levy is starting to shine) (9-15-13):   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-after-3rd-quarter-lions.html

Video - Levy pick six (9-15-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000244853/DeAndre-Levy-pick-six

Rapid Reaction - Cards 25 Lions 21 (Levy's stock was up.   He had an interception that he returned for a TD) (9-15-13):   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/640/rapid-reaction-cardinals-25-lions-21

Schwartz on Levy:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/09/game-2-lions-vs-cardinals-previews-and.html

Schwartz on Willie Young and DeAndre Levy (9-13-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-on-Willie-Young-and-DeAndre-Levy/6bc11660-fc89-4737-af66-38d095c53c44

Video - Lions defense, int (Levy) (9-8-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000241063/Lions-defense-INT

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

Levy has regularly appeared to be in much better position this offseason.   He had a nice pass break up in Tuesday's practice (8-27-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_practice_observa_1.html

Caputo thinks Levy is an underrated player (8-22-13):   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/08/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-lions.html

Video - Levy forces fumble (8-22-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000232867/Levy-forces-fumble-Jones-recovers

Levy had a huge whiff on Trent Richardson in the game against the Browns (8-15-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_starters_embarra.html

Video - Levy's whiff is shown in this highlight (8-15-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000230494/Suh-makes-great-hustle-play

Why Levy has the most to prove in 2013 (7-31-13):   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-why-deandre-levy-most-prove-2013-180100748.html

Lions sign Levy to a 3 year deal (3-6-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/03/detroit_lions_linebacker_deand.html

NFL.com draft profile from 2009:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/deandre-levy?id=71365

SI draft profile:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2009/draft/players/44032.html

Levy scouting report from 2009:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/565177

NFL draftscout draft profile (He was ranked 18 for OLBs and 223 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=61426&draftyear=2009&genpos=olb

#50 - Travis Lewis:

Twitter:   https://twitter.com/TravisLewis28

According to PFF, Poor coverage by four different linebackers fueled Cleveland’s smooth passing game in this one. Travis Lewis, Stephen Tulloch, Tahir Whitehead, and Cory Greenwood all graded in the red in this area, and Browns QBs threw a combined 7 of 7 for 68 yards and 2 TDs into their coverage (8-17-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/17/refo-det-cle-preseason-wk-2/

Travis Lewis fined for horse collar tackle (8-16-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/report_detroit_lions_travis_le.html

Position Coach Matt Burke says Lewis has alot of experience, but more inside stuff and it's a matter of can he translate outside athletically and vision - wise (8-14-13):   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/08/afternoon-lions-links-for-wednesday-8.html

Lewis just didn't look impressive and struggled in the first preseason game (8-9-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/10/4608048/lions-jets-preseason-winners-losers

Travis Lewis back at practice (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

Travis Lewis sat out again (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

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

Lewis got first team reps (8-3-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_5.html

Is Lewis behind the other two candidates to be the Lions starting LB (8-3-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/is_travis_lewis_behind_the_oth.html

Travis Lewis taking second team reps at MLB and might be more of a fit for MLB (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

Lewis got first team reps on Tuesday (7-30-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/30/4571614/lions-training-camp-2013-day-5

Lewis in thick of three man battle to replace OLB Durant (7-30-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_travis_lewis_in.html

Lewis got first team reps at OLB (7-27-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_no_17.html

Travis Lewis got first team OLB reps (6-12-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/06/note_and_observations_from_the.html

Lewis again worked with the first unit at OTA (5-29-13):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/05/detroit_lions_notes_and_observ_1.html

Travis Lewis ran with 1st string OLBs at 2nd OTA (5-22-13):   https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/337241217454714882

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 sign Travis Lewis to a 4 year deal (5-9-12):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/09/lions-sign-seventh-round-pick-travis-lewis/

Lewis chosen in the 7th round by the Lions (4-28-12):   http://newsok.com/nfl-draft-ou-linebacker-travis-lewis-chosen-in-seventh-round-by-lions/article/3670838

NFL.com draft profile from 2012:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/travis-lewis?id=2532892

NFL draftscout profile (He was ranked 19 for OLBs and 202 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=70664&draftyear=2012&genpos=OLB

PFW scouting report:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/travis-lewis-28/

Rocky McIntosh:  

Notebook - McIntosh fined $15,750 for horse collar tackle against Bears (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

Lions snap count report - McIntosh appears to have leap frogged over Tahir Whitehead on the depth chart.   McIntosh got the call in short yard packages (9-9-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_2.html

McIntosh anticipated re-signing with the Lions after being cut over the weekend (9-5-13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/rocky_mcintosh_expected_to_be.html

Lions re-sign Rocky McIntosh to fill Owens spot (9-4-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_re-sign_lb_rocky.html

Lions cut Rocky McIntosh to make room for S DeJon Gomes (9-1-13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_cut_lb_rocky_mci.html

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

NFL analyst says PFF has McIntosh graded as one of the bottom OLBs.  He's ranked 37th (8-17-13):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000231039/article/rocky-mcintosh-detroit-lions-strike-oneyear-contract

Lions sign McIntosh (8-17-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_sign_linebacker.html

Walterfootball had McIntosh ranked as the 30th best FA OLB for 2013 (1-1-13):   http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2013OLB.php

Video - McIntosh with a sack (11-26-12):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-fantasy/0ap2000000101233/Rams-defense-sack-1-yd-loss

Video - McIntosh with an interception (10-1-12):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-fantasy/0ap1000000068064/Rams-defense-INT

McIntosh works out for the Lions (7-30-13):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/30/rocky-mcintosh-works-out-for-the-lions/

McIntosh looks for fresh start from Rams (8-1-12):   http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/mcintosh-looks-for-fresh-start-with-rams/article_f9e74508-2ee7-570f-9306-5ac380cd0785.html

McIntosh enters the mix (7-31-12):   http://www.stlouisrams.com/news-and-events/article-1/McIntosh-Enters-the-Mix/da6e43ca-a895-4346-8abe-5430a836ec38

2006 NFLdraftscout profile (He was ranked 8 OLBs and 78 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=11029&draftyear=2006&genpos=OLB

#58 - Ashlee Palmer:

Practice report - Palmer 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

Palmer was limited at Thursday's practice (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

Three halftime thoughts for the Lions (Palmer left the game with an arm injury) (10-6-13):    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/1536/three-quick-halftime-thoughts-for-detroit

Practice Report - Palmer 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

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

Snap Count Report - Palmer played in 22 snaps (9-30-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_5.html

Caputo's halftime thoughts (He says Tullock and Palmer had sacks on blitzes late in the second quarter) (9-29-13):   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-halftime-bears-lions.html

Injury Report - Palmer listed as probable for Sunday's game with an ankle 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

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

Injury Report - Palmer listed as probable for Sunday's game against Washington (9-20-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/INJURY-REPORT-Reggie-Bush-and-Nick-Fairley-questionable-for-Sunday/80be92c9-5d76-42e2-9a9f-3c0545a0b558

Practice report - Palmer returned to practice on Friday (9-20-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Reggie-Bush-returns-to-the-practice-field/b67a6d3b-d547-4397-8aa9-3f261d36fd3e

Palmer did not practice on Thursday (9-19-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Reggie-Bush-sits-out-again-Delmas-back/f43bbaf8-9abc-42a6-883a-2f3b50c74d0d

Ashlee Palmer wired for sound (9-18-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/WIRED-FOR-SOUND-Ashlee-Palmer-Week-2-at-Arizona/30c15aea-822c-4ddd-95b9-767f70632fb1

Lions snap count - Ansah has heaviest workload among DEs (Palmer's playing time was reduced because the Lions spent most of the day in nickel and dime packages) (9-16-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_3.html

Video - Palmer on defending the run (9-15-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ashlee-Palmer-on-defending-the-run/bb742da6-54fd-43bd-96c6-0efd83220557

Injury report - Palmer listed as probable for Sunday's game (9-13-13): http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/INJURY-REPORT-Fox-ruled-out-for-Sunday-Fairley-questionable/a9a1dd5f-b4cf-4cfb-9c19-7ef2504dbf88

Palmer returns to Friday's practice (9-13-13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/nick_fairley_shoulder_returns.html

Injury report - starting LB Ashlee Palmer added to Lions injury report with ankle injury (9-12-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/INJURY-REPORT-Starting-LB-Ashlee-Palmer-added-to-Lions-injury-report/a33d16f0-197e-400c-8ec7-da711ad8a235

Palmer misses practice on Thursday (9-12-13):    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_practice_without_1.html

Video - Suh on Ashlee Palmer, LBs (9-4-13):  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ndamukong-Suh-on-Ashlee-Palmer-linebackers/a44304ce-fb77-4b13-9b53-677ed666386f

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

Palmer has taking the lead for starting LB spot (8-20-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/ashlee_palmer_has_taken_the_le.html

Palmer got first team reps today (8-19-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_13.html

POD's film review - A look at Palmer's play in the Browns game and why he's the heavy favorite for the 3rd LB spot (8-19-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/19/4636998/lions-browns-film-review-linebackers

Palmer got first team reps on Sunday (8-18-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_12.html

Position Coach Matt Burke says Palmer is the most veteran out the 3 LB candidates.   He's more assignment sound and works well with Levy and Tulloch (8-14-13):   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/08/afternoon-lions-links-for-wednesday-8.html

Palmer got first team reps (8-13-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_11.html

Palmer got first team reps on Sunday (8-11-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_9.html

Twentyman thought Palmer was the best of the trio of LBs trying to win the starting spot (8-9-13):   http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/08/09/first-half-observations-lions-vs-jets/

Palmer got first team reps (8-7-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_8.html

Palmer worked with the first team (8-6-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_7.html

OLB spot seems to be down to Palmer and Whitehead (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

Palmer got first team reps today (8-1-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_3.html

Palmer considers starting OLB job his to lose (7-31-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_ashlee_palmer_co.html

Schwartz on Palmer transitioning from special teams to a defensive player (7-30-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/30/4572274/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-day-5

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

Palmer worked on the first unit at practice (7-26-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_no_16.html

Ashlee Palmer got first team OLB reps (6-12-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/06/note_and_observations_from_the.html

Ashlee Palmer in the mix to replace Durant (5-27-13):   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/05/detroit-lions-ashlee-palmer-in-mix-to.html

Palmers looks to expand duties with a starting LB role (5-24-13):    http://www.freep.com/article/20130524/SPORTS01/305240010/ashlee-palmer-detroit-lions-linebacker-special-teams

Video - Palmer on LB competition (5-22-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ashlee-Palmer-on-the-linebacker-competition/a712bf3c-4468-43f7-afeb-064807efc9b7

Ashlee Palmer has a great chance to win a starting LB spot (5-15-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ashlee-Palmer-has-a-great-chance-to-win-starting-linebacker-spot/039a87b7-db21-4e33-82aa-3ef834faf373

Ashlee signed for more money than Durant (3-29-13):   https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/317613925275422720

Palmer, Whitehead and Lewis will compete for starting spot (3-26-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ashlee-Palmer-Tahir-Whitehead-and-Travis-Lewis-will-compete-for-starting-spot/42df6f58-70ee-4a32-9e43-6a50aa24b74b

Lions sign Palmer to a two year deal (1-04-13):    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/01/detroit_lions_extend_the_contr.html

Lions claim Palmer off waivers from Bills (2-19-10):   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Biggs-Lions-claim-Buffalo-LB-Palmer-off-waivers.html

Draftscout's draft profile from 2009 (Palmer is ranked 21 for OLBs and 251 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=71244&draftyear=2009&genpos=olb

SI's draft profile from 2009:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2009/draft/players/49233.html

CBS draft profile:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/1255146

NFL.com draft profile:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/ashlee-palmer?id=89774

#55 - Stephen Tulloch:

Twitter:   https://twitter.com/stephentulloch

Twentyman - The good and the bad from Sunday's loss (Tulloch had 11 tackles in the GB game) (10-7-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-The-good-and-the-bad-from-Sundays-loss/b531a05a-7941-4d98-a04c-831031ea2edb

Caputo's halftime thoughts (He says Tullock and Palmer had sacks on blitzes late in the second quarter) (9-29-13):   http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/09/thoughts-halftime-bears-lions.html

Lions defense, sack, 9 yd loss (Tulloch) (9-29-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000253214/Lions-defense-sack-9-yd-loss

Tulloch says he and Burleson weren't drinking (9-24-13):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/09/24/tulloch-says-he-and-burleson-were-not-drinking-monday-night/

Video - Tulloch intercepts Ponder (9-8-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000240135/Minnesota-Vikings-quarterback-Christian-Ponder-intercepted

Video - Lions defense, Sack, 0 yds (Tulloch) (9-8-13):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000241144/Lions-defense-sack-0-yd-loss

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

Video - WXYZ - Tom Leyden sits down with Tulloch (8-29-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/WXYZ-Tom-Leyden-sits-down-with-Stephen-Tulloch/a99f333b-6995-401d-a9d5-7c7580776b44

According to PFF, Poor coverage by four different linebackers fueled Cleveland’s smooth passing game in this one. Travis Lewis, Stephen Tulloch, Tahir Whitehead, and Cory Greenwood all graded in the red in this area, and Browns QBs threw a combined 7 of 7 for 68 yards and 2 TDs into their coverage (8-17-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/17/refo-det-cle-preseason-wk-2/

Tulloch plays with violent hands when blitzes.  RBs struggle to slow him down.   However, TE Michael Williams was able to stop Tulloch in his tracks (8-12-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_10.html

Add Tulloch to the list of Lions in peak shape (8-4-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/add_linebacker_stephen_tulloch.html

Tulloch was a beast on a blitz pick up drill (8-3-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_5.html

Tulloch thinks the Lions are a playoff team (7-29-13):   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/articles/2013/07/29/sports/doc51f6b912c7b4b430865917.txt?viewmode=fullstory

Tulloch back healthy after difficult 2012 season (7-29-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Stephen-Tulloch-back-healthy-after-difficult-2012-season/6e608a9d-6e26-4699-b901-2ff1247e7d96

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

Schwartz on Tulloch's difference from this year and last year (7-28-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/28/4566342/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-schwartz-day-3

Video - Tulloch with Dan Miller (7-27-13):   http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9135914#.UfRzVQpn3Ek.google

Lions teammates Tulloch and Leroy Harris ready to put last season's altercation behind them (6-11-13):  http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/06/detroit_lions_teammates_stephe.html

Tulloch on sirius radio (6-4-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Stephen-Tulloch----5-30-13/badae0b4-0c3e-4a52-a982-8551de693395

Tulloch on being a young team (5-31-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stephen-Tulloch-on-being-a-young-team/1705df75-6f42-4b9b-8613-3d27c3a66298

Tulloch takes pride in his work ethic (5-23-13):    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Stephen-Tulloch-takes-pride-in-his-work-ethic/0a6bcbdd-ef6c-4d94-8668-84d6c5c106a5

Video - Tulloch on learning to handle success (5-22-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stephen-Tulloch-on-learning-to-handle-success/f3f4c3ed-1ece-4584-a11e-80cebead2081

PFT on Tulloch being ahead of Revis (5-16-13):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/16/nfl-players-vote-stephen-tulloch-ahead-of-darrelle-revis/

Tulloch #63 on NFL.com's list (5-16-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Stephen-Tulloch-comes-in-at-No-63-on-NFL-Top-100-Players-list/d931a248-d499-4c36-915f-138ffc11fc13

Tulloch ready to step into a leadership role (4-21-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Stephen-Tulloch-is-ready-to-step-into-a-leadership-role/c88b91d1-0ebf-441f-8f6d-aa8f26376d09

Tulloch says the Lions are back (4-18-13):   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/04/18/linebacker-stephen-tulloch-says-the-lions-are-back/

Lions, Tulloch agree to a 5 year deal (3-20-12):    http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/03/20/12/Report-Lions-Tulloch-agree-to-five-year-/landing_lions.html?blockID=692104

Tulloch scouting report from Bears media (10-20-12):   http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-10-20/sports/ct-spt-1021-bears-scout-pompei-chicago--20121021_1_nfl-scouts-stephen-tulloch-bears

Lions sign former Titan Tulloch (7-31-11):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/31/lions-sign-stephen-tulloch/

Draftscout draft profile from 2006 (Tulloch was ranked 12 for OLBs and 208 overall):    http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=11472&draftyear=2006&genpos=ILB

SI draft profile from 2006:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/players/5197.html

CBS draft profile:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/historical/432041

#59 - Tahir Whitehead:

Twitter:   https://twitter.com/Big_Tah47

Lions snap count report - McIntosh appears to have leap frogged over Tahir Whitehead on the depth chart.   McIntosh got the call in short yard packages (9-9-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_2.html

POD's film review - A look at Whitehead's play in the Browns game (8-19-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/19/4636998/lions-browns-film-review-linebackers

Whitehead worked as a pass rusher on Sunday and looked very sharp using his speed to get to the edge (8-18-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_12.html

According to PFF, Poor coverage by four different linebackers fueled Cleveland’s smooth passing game in this one. Travis Lewis, Stephen Tulloch, Tahir Whitehead, and Cory Greenwood all graded in the red in this area, and Browns QBs threw a combined 7 of 7 for 68 yards and 2 TDs into their coverage (8-17-13):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/08/17/refo-det-cle-preseason-wk-2/

Position Coach Matt Burke says Whitehead doesn't have as much experience.   He's talented and explosive. (8-14-13):   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/08/afternoon-lions-links-for-wednesday-8.html

Whitehead got first team reps on Monday.   He also outmuscled Theo Riddick on his way to the ball carrier (8-12-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_10.html

Whitehead just didn't look impressive in the first preseason game (8-9-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/8/10/4608048/lions-jets-preseason-winners-losers

Whitehead getting upper leg wrapped, but returning to drills (8-7-13):   https://twitter.com/ttwentyman/statuses/365104963938041856

Whitehead got first team reps (8-4-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_6.html

OLB spot seems to be down to Whitehead and Palmer (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

Whitehead got first team reps at OLB (8-2-13):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/08/detroit_lions_training_camp_ob_4.html

Whitehead is quicker in his second camp (7-29-13):   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/7/29/4568222/lions-training-camp-2013-day-4

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

Whitehead worked with the first team (7-28-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Notebook-Typical-Calvin-Johnson-OL-vs-DL-practice-report-and-more/87a962cd-d836-4b17-a7f4-64f949542299

Starter or not, Whitehead expected to contribute (7-28-13):   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/07/starter_or_not_detroit_lions_e.html

LB Whitehead taking nothing for granted this year (6-11-13):   http://www.freep.com/article/20130611/SPORTS01/306110024/tahir-whitehead-linebacker-detroit-lions

Lions Whitehead looking to make defensive impact (5-29-13):
http://www.freep.com/article/20130529/SPORTS01/305290035/tahir-whitehead-detroit-lions-linebacker

Second-year pro Tahir Whitehead also in the mix for a starting spot (5-18-13):   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Second-year-pro-Tahir-Whitehead-also-in-the-mix-for-a-starting-spot/9c7d0da0-7550-47e5-a358-f6dd89747347

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

Whitehead impressing Cunningham (6-5-12):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2012/06/detroit_lions_rookie_lb_tahir.html

Lions sign Whitehead to a 4 year deal (5-10-12):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/10/lions-sign-three-more-draft-picks/

Lions select Tahir Whitehead in fifth round of 2012 (4-28-12):   http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2012/04/nfl_draft_2012_detroit_lions_s.html

NFL.com draft profile from 2012:   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/tahir-whitehead?id=2532986

PFW draft profile:   http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/tahir-whitehead-2/

SI draft profile:   http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2012/players/86897.html

CBS draft profile:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1630570/tahir-whitehead

NFL draftscout profile (He was ranked 21 for OLBs and 232 overall):   http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=84878&draftyear=2012&genpos=olb