Evening Lions Links for Tuesday 10-22-13

Lions Articles:

TWENTYMAN: Lions release TE Tony Scheffler; sign OT Barry Richardson: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-release-TE-Tony-Scheffler-sign-OT-Barry-Richardson/1c06987b-8144-4ef8-ab65-cd24fa3d1f97

NOTEBOOK: Matthew Stafford addresses questions regarding his accuracy: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Matthew-Stafford-addresses-questions-regarding-his-accuracy/2e675a6e-ad21-470b-8a32-ec42d72a9994

TWENTYMAN: Chris Houston needs to adjust to Detroit's new way of playing defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Chris-Houston-needs-to-adjust-to-Detroits-new-way-of-playing-defense/7f244315-dc29-47ee-81f9-cc593f5f3b2c

Sunday's loss was tough timing for a learning opportunity: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/coordinator-cut-up/article-1/Sundays-loss-was-tough-timing-for-a-learning-opportunity/d47635bb-9974-4a78-abc3-9bd95043ef8c

STATS PACK: Detroit must capitalize on forcing Tony Romo into third-down situations: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/STATS-PACK-Detroit-must-capitalize-on-forcing-Tony-Romo-into-third-down-situations/04e61b0e-1a5d-46b1-bfdc-912e36f59259

Chris McCosky's Tuesday Lions chat: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131022/SPECIAL01/131022001/1126/sports0101/Check-out-replay-Chris-McCosky-s-Tuesday-Lions-chat

Detroit Lions work out 4 defensive backs, including burner DeMarcus Van Dyke: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_work_out_4_defen.html

Detroit Lions sign OT Barry Richardson, release TE Tony Scheffler: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_sign_ot_barry_ri.html

Analysis: Detroit Lions go all-in with Joseph Fauria after release of Tony Scheffler: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_go_all-in_with_j.html

Detroit Lions second look: Bengals break film tendency on TD pass to A.J. Green: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_second_look_beng.html

Detroit Lions second look: LaAdrian Waddle unsurprisingly inconsistent in debut: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_second_look_laad.html

Detroit Lions second look: Examining the vertical passing attack and why it wasn't more successful: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_second_look_vert.html

Detroit Lions' Chris Houston looking to regain confidence after benching: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/detroit_lions_chris_houston_lo.html

Nate Burleson tells Dez Bryant to 'keep it real' after Cowboys WR claims he has Megatron's moves: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/nate_burleson_scoffs_at_dez_br.html

In hindsight, Detroit Lions' Jim Schwartz regrets not challenging lateral after blocked field goal: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/10/in_hindsight_detroit_lions_jim.html

Burleson On Dez Bryant: 'He's Not Calvin Johnson - No Way, No How': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/22/burleson-on-dez-bryant-hes-not-calvin-johnson-no-way-no-how/

Valenti And Foster: Were You Encouraged or Discouraged By The Lions This Week?: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/22/valenti-and-foster-were-you-encouraged-or-discouraged-by-the-lions-this-week/

Does Jerry Jones Like Calvin Johnson More Than Dez Bryant: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/22/does-jerry-jones-like-calvin-johnson-more-than-dez-bryant/

Who's the best - CJ or Dez Bryant: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000267826/article/dez-bryant-i-can-do-whatever-calvin-johnson-can-do

Lions' Corey Hilliard mum on injured knee: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2230/lions-corey-hilliard-mum-on-injured-knee?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Big opportunity awaits Detroit: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2236/sunday-provides-a-big-opportunity-for-detroit?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Some numbers behind Detroit's 27-24 loss: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2197/some-numbers-behind-detroits-27-24-loss?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Bryant/Johnson: What do numbers show?: http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/76175/bryantjohnson-what-do-numbers-show?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Lions cut Tony Scheffler, sign OT Barry Richardson: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/22/lions-cut-tony-scheffler-sign-barry-richardson/

Lions notes: Steven Miller rejoins practice squad: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/22/4864690/lions-notes-steven-miller-practice-squad

Snap counts for Lions from Bengals game: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/10/22/4867284/lions-bengals-2013-snap-counts

Lions want better running game, more big plays: Lions want better running game, more big plays

Dez Bryant is Phenomenal Talent, But He's No Megatron: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/10/22/dez-bryant-is-phenomenal-talent-but-hes-no-megatron/

Potential interest in recently released TE T. Scheffler: http://q.usatoday.com/2013/10/22/detroit-lions-release-tony-scheffler/

PFF's Had a Bad Day Team, Week 7 (Ansah made this team): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/22/had-a-bad-day-team-week-7-2/

PFF's Pro Bowl Cheat Sheet: Unconferenced (Suh is picked as a starter. Stafford, Bush, CJ and Levy are picked as backups): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/22/pro-bowl-cheat-sheet-unconferenced/

PFF's 32 Observations, Week 7 (Levy had a total of 4 int from 2010-2012. He has 4 already this year): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/10/22/32-observations-week-7-2/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Dez: I can do whatever Megatron can do: http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/9861941/dez-bryant-dallas-cowboys-do-calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-do?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Dallas Hot Button: Dez or Megatron?: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9864029&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Cowboys prepare for Ndamukong Suh: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4717677/cowboys-prepare-for-suh

Cowboys gear for Lions' four-man front: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4717719/cowboys-face-a-four-man-front-sunday

Cowboys Secondary Will Be Seriously Tested By Lions Passing Attack: http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2013/10/22/cowboys-secondary-will-be-seriously-tested-by-lions-passing-attack/

Key Matchup to Watch: Dallas Cowboys C Travis Frederick vs. Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh: http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2013/10/key-matchup-to-watch-dallas-cowboys-c-travis-frederick-vs-detroit-lions-dt-ndamukong-suh.html/

Breaking Down the ‘Boys: Why Dez Bryant will be better than Calvin Johnson: http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2013/10/breaking-down-the-boys-why-dez-bryant-will-be-better-than-calvin-johnson.html/

Dez Bryant vs. Calvin Johnson: Stat-wise, can Dez measure up to Megatron?: http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/photos/20131022-dez-bryant-vs.-calvin-johnson-stat-wise-can-dez-measure-up-to-megatron.ece

Jerry Jones: Calvin Johnson is NFL's best WR, but Dez Bryant 'does some things better than he does': http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/2013/10/jerry-jones-calvin-johnson-is-nfls-best-wr-but-dez-bryant-does-some-things-better-than-he-does.html/

Previews and Predictions:

Tale Of The Tape: Dallas Cowboys At Detroit Lions (he picks the cowboys to win): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/tale-of-the-tape/tale-of-the-tape-dallas-cowboys-at-detroit-lions/

Grades:

Week 7 report card (Lions get a C): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/10/22/week-7-report-card/3149467/

2014 Draft:

SI's 2014 NFL Big Board: Mariota rises: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20131022/nfl-draft-2014-big-board-marcus-mariota/?sct=hp_t1t_a1&eref=sihp

Video:

Stafford on the Dallas Cowboys: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-the-Dallas-Cowboys-/9d90f71a-7dc8-4da4-8a79-882fa4d726f9

Burleson on Calvin Johnson and Dez Bryant: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Burleson-on-Calvin-Johnson-and-Dez-Bryant-/8cf2b3b2-bb21-4f30-87bf-6ba419a38d41

Belle Tire Coach's View: Ndamukong Suh: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Belle-Tire-Coachs-View-Ndamukong-Suh/b71d8da5-4749-49c0-95bd-21c66bcf5269

ANSWER THE BELL: Happy Birthday Jordan Bell: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/ANSWER-THE-BELL-Happy-Birthday-Jordan-Bell/e265ae82-80fd-4dce-ada2-fe5457fa07c1

Bryant: I'm Best At What I Do: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9862907&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Talking Lions: Is Stafford's accuracy a problem? Plus Scheffler (video): http://freep.com/videonetwork/2761680950001

Audio:

Matthew Stafford on Sirius NFL Radio -- 10-21-13: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Matthew-Stafford-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio----10-21-13/95b4ee2d-f40b-4c4c-94a6-d601de4c7af1