Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 9-24-13

Lions Articles:

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

Linehan says running game paying dividends as the passing game opens up:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Scott-Linehan-says-run-game-paying-dividends-as-the-passing-game-opens-up/ae678b5e-4c25-4d44-8670-04f70e9e139f

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

Broyles, Scheffler and others ready for increased roles:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ryan-Broyles-Tony-Scheffler-and-others-ready-for-increased-roles/458d6e09-62c8-45f6-ac84-4b773ae8bae6

Schwartz, Bonamego say special teams penalties needed to stop:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Schwartz-Bonamego-say-special-teams-penalties-need-to-stop/78b2e28e-8a13-4830-8cfd-812867948cf3

Schwartz - The next guy to step up:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Schwartz-The-next-guy-has-to-step-up/5a21abc3-c01b-472c-91d6-2404a762c4be

Drew Sharp - After big win over Redskins, Burleson's injury latest instance of Lions luck:   http://www.freep.com/article/20130924/COL08/309240115/nate-burleson-crash-detroit-lions

Broyles feels stronger after debut, ready for a bigger role:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_slot_receiver_ry.html

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

Lions second look - Bell's early effectiveness set up later scores:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_second_look_joiq.html

Burleson not headed to IR, could return from broken forearm this season:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_nate_burleson_no.html

Police - Burleson distracted by falling pizzas in I-696 crash:  http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_nate_burleson_to.html

Analysis - Lions could replace Burleson with a TE, including Fauria:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/analysis_detroit_lions_could_t.html

Opinion - Lions need to inquire about WR Josh Gordon to replace Burleson:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/detroit_lions_need_to_inquire.html

Eric Winston doubts shot to the head by Suh was intentional:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/cardinals_eric_winston_doubts.html

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

Analysis - There was nothing wrong with Schwartz's headset spike:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/09/jim_schwartz_doesnt_understand.html

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

Valenti and Foster - Who should the Lions replace Burleson with:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/09/24/valenti-and-foster-who-should-replace-burleson-for-the-lions/

Should the Lions look at Jeremy Ross:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/09/24/should-the-lions-look-at-jeremy-ross/

Burleson's injury a big blow for the Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/991/nate-burlesons-injury-difficult-blow-for-detroit-lions

Burleson's car accident is a big blow for the Lions:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-nate-burleson-car-accident-big-blow-180300917--nfl.html

Foxsports on Burleson breaking his arm:   http://msn.foxsports.com/lacesout/nate-burleson-breaks-his-arm-trying-save-a-runaway-pizza-box/

Lions seeking to trade for a WR:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000250024/article/report-detroit-lions-seeking-to-trade-for-wide-receiver

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

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

PFF's Race for the Rookie of the Year (Ansah is #7 and Warford is #8):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/09/24/race-for-rookie-of-the-year-week-3-2/

Rookie watch (The good section has d-line and Ansah is mentioned in there):   http://nfl.si.com/2013/09/24/ziggy-ansah-kenny-vaccaro-nfl-rookie-watch/?sct=nfl_wr_a1

Schwartz's comments from Monday's presser:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/9/24/4764060/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-monday-press-conference

Power Rankings:

Week 3:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/09/2013-week-3-power-rankings.html

2014 Draft:

CBS' Mock Draft (Both have the Lions picking OLB CJ Mosley  with the #17 pick):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft

SI Mock Draft 2.0 (Burke has the Lions taking OLB Ryan Shazier with the 18th pick):   http://nfl.si.com/2013/09/24/2014-nfl-mock-draft-teddy-bridgewater-jadeveon-clowney/2/

SI's NFL draft board ranking:   http://mmqb.si.com/2013/09/24/2014-nfl-draft-rankings-4/

Miscellaneous:

Former Lions Safety Tyrell Johnson arrested:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/24/former-second-rounder-tyrell-johnson-arrested/

Pereira says the NFL rulebook is too thick (This is why they need full-time refs):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/24/mike-pereira-says-the-nfls-rulebook-is-too-thick/

Video:

Coaches view - Broyles 17 yd reception:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/COACHS-VIEW-Ryan-Broyles-17-yard-reception/fe084b2b-48dd-4457-a2bf-17cab3dfdf0a

Stafford on upcoming game vs Chicago:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-upcoming-game-vs-Chicago/5fc04fac-ce24-4fad-97b8-5d2bcba44c38

Schwartz on Burleson injury:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-Burlesons-injury/aa53a577-695d-4472-9ffd-261ce0d81423

Stafford on Burleson's injury:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-Burlesons-injury-/5931db96-de2b-4184-92bb-5a89ad01618c

Teammates react to Burleson's injury (Stephen Tulloch, Joseph Fauria, Dominic Raiola, Tony Scheffler, and Ryan Broyles react to Nate Burleson's injury):   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Teammates-react-to-Burlesons-injury-/dace8020-4c5b-426d-9313-4f472461a896

Birkett discusses Burleson's accident on NFL AM:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000249965/Nate-Burleson-breaks-arm

Video of Burleson's car accident (At around 2:05, Burleson is walking to the ambulance):   http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/23513356/lions-wr-nate-burleson-breaks-arm-incar-crash?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9340742

Gordon, Lloyd are options for the Lions to replace Burleson:   http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/2688180701001

Discussion about Suh's elbow on Winston and whether he'll be fined:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9716516/eric-winston-arizona-cardinals-downplays-elbow-ndamukong-suh-detroit-lions?ex_cid=espnapi_public