Morning Lions Links for Saturday 10-19-13

Lions Articles:

Notebook - Levy's great play so far; stopping the big play; an odd exchange and more: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Levy%E2%80%99s-great-play-so-far-stopping-the-big-play-an-odd-exchange-and-more/ceb71d55-85da-4579-9a75-0c567ca4d0aa

Practice report - CJ completes full week of practice, Riddick returns: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Calvin-Johnson-completes-full-week-of-practice-Theo-Riddick-back/8f187d6c-bf3b-4cef-98ac-1ffc6e25026d

Reggie Bush blog - It's good that our team has been battle tested: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/reggie-bush/article-1/Reggie-Bush-Blog-It-is-good-that-our-team-has-been-battle-tested/c2ac88f5-44a9-4c39-b4b0-ea03f6621427

Four Downs - NFC North style: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-NFC-North-style/1480bedc-9c85-4f54-9361-a436508962de

Lions' RB Bell writes that he was still in pain but has improved 'a lot': http://www.freep.com/article/20131019/SPORTS01/310190026/detroit-lions

Georgia puts players in NFL, on Ford Field turf: http://www.freep.com/article/20131019/SPORTS01/310190030/detroit-lions

Browns' Groves not fined for hit on Lions' Stafford: http://www.freep.com/article/20131018/SPORTS01/310180112/detroit-lions-cleveland-browns-quentin-groves

Calvin Johnson 'probable' for Sunday; Lions' Riddick also could be factor vs. Bengals: http://www.freep.com/article/20131018/SPORTS01/310180084/detroit-lions-theo-riddick-injury

Lions and Bengals are heavy on Georgia flavor: http://www.freep.com/article/20131018/SPORTS01/310180075/detroit-lions-cincinnati-bengals-georgia-football

Transcript of chat with Lions writer Dave Birkett: http://live.freep.com/Event/Chat_with_Lions_writer_Dave_Birkett_11

Work ethic propels Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy into spotlight: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131019/SPORTS0101/310190009/1126/Work-ethic-propels-Lions-linebacker-DeAndre-Levy-into-spotlight

Undrafted TE Fauria slipped through the cracks, but Lions caught him: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131018/SPORTS0101/310180108/1126/Undrafted-TE-Fauria-slipped-through-cracks-Lions-caught-him

Lions defense looks to tackle big-play problem: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131018/SPORTS0101/310180111/1126/Lions-defense-looks-tackle-big-play-problem

Lions' Calvin Johnson practices, preps to play Sunday: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131018/SPORTS0101/310180090/1126/Lions-Calvin-Johnson-practices-preps-play-Sunday

NFL shows inconsistency in handling of Ndamukong Suh by declining to fine Quentin Groves: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/nfl_shows_inconsistency_in_han.html

NFL vice president of operations: I'm trying to 'course-correct' Ndamukong Suh: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/nfl_vice_president_of_operatio.html

Calvin Johnson and Rashean Mathis probable, Joique Bell questionable for game against Cincinnati: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/calvin_johnson_and_rashean_mat.html

Detroit Lions' Theo Riddick (concussion) practices for first time in 2 weeks: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_theo_riddick_con.html

Detroit Lions rookie Darius Slay turns in one of his best practices since going pro: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_rookie_darius_sl_3.html

Detroit Lions' Joique Bell shows off penmanship during quirky interview: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_joique_bell_show.html

Detroit Lions Q&A: Rashean Mathis dishes on trash talking, jewelry, Joseph Fauria TD dance: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_qa_rashean_mathi.html

Detroit Lions' Sam Martin alters modest rookie goals, looks to be NFL's leading punter: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_sam_martin_alter.html

Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson putting role as mentor to Cincinnati's A.J. Green on hold this week: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/calvin_johnson_aj_green.html

DETROIT LIONS: Louis Delmas says focus is key to stopping chunk plays: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131018/detroit-lions-louis-delmas-says-focus-is-key-to-stopping-chunk-plays

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: DeAndre Levy hits his stride: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131018/detroit-lions-notes-deandre-levy-hits-his-stride

Lions looking healthy for Sunday matchup against Cleveland: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/18/lions-looking-healthy-for-sunday-matchup-against-bengals/

CoachSpeak: Jim Schwartz on Darius Slay: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/18/4849692/coachspeak-jim-schwartz-darius-slay

Hilliard's long road to playing in Detroit: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2114/rt-hilliards-long-road-to-playing-in-detroit?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Lions Mailbag: Receiver production: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2098/lions-mailbag-receiver-production?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Morning Roar: Notes on the practice squad: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2093/morning-roar-understanding-practice-squad

Raiola calls Suh's fine ridiculous: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/18/lions-raiola-calls-suhs-fine-ridiculous/

QBs forced to produce with less (#6 discusses the Lions and whether they are pretenders or contenders): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/1stand10-13week7/biggest-nfl-games-week-7-john-clayton-first-10

Riding the Lions Rollercoaster: http://www.thealpenanews.com/page/blogs.detail/display/707/Riding-the-Lions-Rollercoaster.html

Dirtiest player in the NFL can only blame himself: http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/sports/article_28878392-3809-11e3-b11c-001a4bcf887a.html

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Bengals relatively healthy heading to Detroit: http://www.foxsportsohio.com/story/bengals-healthy-heading-to-detroit-burfi?blockID=952113&feedID=3665

Green, Johnson bring similar styles, effects to game: http://www.foxsportsohio.com/story/green-johnson-bring-similar-styles-effec?blockID=952151&feedID=3665

Green to share stage with mentor Johnson: http://espn.go.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/2022/bengals-lions-calvin-johnson-a-j-green-difference-similarities-2?ex_cid=espnapi_public

With Newman back, Bengals are injury-free: http://espn.go.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/1978/bengals-lions-terence-newman-nfl-football-injury-report

Lions prove perfect fit for Bush: http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20131018/SPT02/310180128/Lions-prove-perfect-fit-Bush

Results have been mixed at Ford Field for the Bengals: http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20131018/SPT02/310180127/Results-have-been-mixed-at-Ford-Field-for-the-Bengals?nclick_check=1

Bengals WR AJ Green learning from one of the best: http://www.wlwt.com/sports/bengals-wr-aj-green-learning-from-one-of-the-best/-/17405448/22509836/-/15oawwb/-/index.html

Previews and predictions:

Week 6: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/10/game-7-lions-vs-bengals-previews-and.html

Draft 2014:

NFL RealGM's Mock Draft version 1 (he has the Lions taking WR Marquise Lee with the #21 pick): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2342/20131018/2014_nfl_mock_draft_version_11/

2014 Detroit Lions NFL draft watch -- Week 8: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/2014_detroit_lions_nfl_draft_w_7.html

Miscellaneous:

Vikings re-sign Jacob Lacey: http://pro football talk NBC's port sitcom/2013/10/18/vikings-re-sign-jacob-lacey/

Video:

Tulloch and Cunningham on the play of LBs: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tulloch-and-Cunningham-on-the-play-of-the-LBs/3d7584b1-f411-4fb7-95e3-fd3ba3ee82f8

Schwartz on the improvement of Bill Bentley: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-on-the-improvement-of-Bill-Bentley/7c347674-1fab-4fee-9930-3b4bf0d20541

Schwartz on Bengals' run game: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Schwartz-on-Bengals-run-game/5f276ce8-e59e-4d26-8ed6-64743e9d71da

Tim and Mike: Big matchup against the Bengals: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Big-matchup-against-the-Bengals/e927096a-604c-4bc0-bc6b-2e5d87fe67cd

Tim and Mike: Why Suh shouldn't have been fined: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Why-Suh-shouldnt-have-been-fined/41ea22f3-d9ff-412b-84df-f1536711f0bd

Dave Birkett: Lions will beat Bengals: http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/2753287474001

Audio:

Stafford on Sirius radio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Matthew-Stafford-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio-/7ff17a3c-2e70-4548-a50f-715d0d5ddab8