Morning Lions Links for Friday 11-8-13

Lions Articles:

PRACTICE REPORT: Ansah, Bentley and Hilliard remain sidelined for Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Ansah-Bentley-and-Hilliard-remain-sidelined-for-Lions/1758383c-a01e-4db5-b1c7-fa7978da4be8

Notebook - Lions benefitting from Mathis' versatility:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-benefitting-from-Rashean-Mathis-versatility/e0f5ba5f-6b7f-4916-8122-8801d6bd0546

Calvin Johnson Blog: "We've got to be mentally tight, but physically loose": http://www.detroitlions.com/news/calvin-johnson/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-Blog-Weve-got-to-be-mentally-tight-but-physically-loose/bd0f979c-f219-410b-bf7e-24853ffc966e

10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: What makes this team different from last year's?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-questions/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-WITH-TWENTYMAN-What-makes-this-team-different-from-last-years/96641c69-a1e6-4e2b-88bb-58047c798235

Bush eager to run up yardage on Bears again:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131108/SPORTS01/311080026/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-chicago-bears

Cutler will start for Bears, just as Lions suspected:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131107/SPORTS01/311070129/jay-cutler-chicago-bears-detroit-lions

Ansah among 3 Lions regulars looking doubtful for Bears game:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131107/SPORTS01/311070115/1049/sports01/Ansah-among-3-Lions-regulars-looking-doubtful-Bears-game

If Bentley is out, Lions could face some defensive matchup issues:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131107/SPORTS0101/311070105/1126/sports0101/If-Bill-Bentley-out-Lions-could-face-some-defensive-matchup-issues

Lions see rapid rise in rookie OLs Warford, Waddle:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131107/SPORTS0101/311070126/1126/sports0101/Lions-see-rapid-rise-rookie-OLs-Larry-Warford-LaAdrian-Waddle

Receivers versatility helps Lions get by without their top slots:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131107/SPORTS0101/311070129/1126/sports0101/Receivers-versatility-helps-Lions-get-by-without-their-top-slots

News that Cutler will play has big impact on Lions-Bears line:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131107/SPORTS0101/311070122/1126/sports0101/News-Jay-Cutler-will-play-has-big-impact-Lions-Bears-line

Ezekiel Ansah headlines trio of Detroit Lions players to miss third straight practice: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/ezekiel_ansah_headlines_trio_o.html

Lions could shift Mathis, Slay in secondary:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_rashean_mathis_e.html

Detroit Lions rookie CB Darius Slay continuing to refine technique under tutelage of Rashean Mathis: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_rookie_cb_darius_3.html

Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh looking forward to rematch with Bears 'golden boy' Kyle Long: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/ndamukong_suh_looking_forward.html

Detroit Lions expect new DE Austen Lane to contribute right away if Ezekiel Ansah can't play: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/austen_lane.html

Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson a devout practitioner of yoga during pregame routine: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_p_4.html

Bears QB Jay Cutler cleared to start against Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/bears_qb_jay_cutler_cleared_to.html

And the winner is: Reggie Bush hands out his Detroit Lions midseason awards: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/and_the_winner_is_reggie_bush.html

Detroit Lions overwhelming favorite to win NFC North according to ESPN poll: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_overwhelming_fav.html

CAPUTO: Strong second half could bring home playoff game for Lions: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131107/caputo-strong-second-half-could-bring-home-playoff-game-for-lions

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: LaAdrian Waddle looks past draft: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131107/detroit-lions-notes-laadrian-waddle-looks-past-draft

DETROIT LIONS: Rashean Mathis' versatility key to secondary: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131107/detroit-lions-rashean-mathis-versatility-key-to-secondary

Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh gets wish to face Chicago Bears' Cutler: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/11/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-gets-wish.html

Lions Starting To Finally Become A Team Worthy Of Calvin Johnson: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/07/lions-starting-to-finally-become-a-team-worthy-of-calvin-johnson/

Lions HAVE To Beat The Bears: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/07/lions-have-to-beat-the-bears-blog/

Reggie Bush Weighs In On Miami Situation, Incognito, Rookie Hazing: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/07/reggie-bush-weighs-in-on-miami-situation-incognito-rookie-hazing/

Is it time for Lions fans to start trusting happiness: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Is-it-time-for-Lions-fans-to-start-trust?blockID=959263&feedID=3862

Durham showing consistency with Detroit: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2726/durham-showing-consistency-with-detroit?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Yoga a key part of Lions' Johnson's routine: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9941836/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-says-yoga-key-part-routine?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Calvin Johnson on midseason All-Pro team: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2712/calvin-johnson-on-midseason-all-pro-team?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Ten(ish) Questions with... LB Whitehead: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2702/tenish-questions-with-lb-whitehead?ex_cid=espnapi_public

RB Rankings (Bush is in the Next Level group.   Bell is in the passing specialist group):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000277940/article/adrian-peterson-still-tops-atls-running-back-rankings

Bye week doesn’t do much to help Calvin Johnson’s knee injury: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/07/bye-week-doesnt-do-much-to-help-calvin-johnsons-knee-injury/

Ziggy Ansah’s chances of playing this week aren’t looking good: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/07/ziggy-ansahs-chances-of-playing-this-week-arent-looking-good/

The Midseason Report - Everything you need to know about where all 32 teams stand at the season's midpoint, in sixty seconds: http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/07/the-midseason-report/4/

SI's all surprise team (Raiola made this team):    http://nfl.si.com/2013/11/07/nick-foles-jordan-cameron-jerry-hughes-all-surprise-team/

Top 10 players and coaches who are nearly impossible to replace (CJ is #5 on the list): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24198682/top-10-with-a-twist-players-nearly-impossible-to-replace

After Further Review: Ravens' problems on O-line taking a toll (Warford is picked as one of three unheralded rookies having a good season): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24198666/after-further-review-ravens-problems-on-oline-taking-a-toll

Individual and offbeat award contenders (Warford was mentioned as possible candidate for OROY. CJ's leaping TD in the Bengal's game was a runner up for play of the year): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/individual-offbeat-award-contenders-205012938--nfl.html

Lions quotes: Thursday's comments from Jim Schwartz, Scott Linehan: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/7/5074406/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-scott-linehan-thursday

Lions notes: Stafford, Johnson, Waddle, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/7/5074904/lions-notes-matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson-laadrian-waddle

Film review: Are the Bears planning a trick play?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/7/5077108/film-review-bears-trick-play-lions

PFF Stock Report: NFC, Second Quarter (for the Lions Stafford's stock is up and Ansah's stock is down): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/07/stock-report-nfc-second-quarter/

Lions vs. Bears: A Must-Win for Detroit: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/11/07/lions-vs-bears-a-must-win-for-detroit/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Silverman: Lions Simply Can’t Win On Road Vs. Divisional Opponents: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/11/07/silverman-lions-simply-cant-win-on-road-vs-divisional-opponents/

Hoge: How Jay Cutler Got Back So Quickly: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/11/07/hoge-how-jay-cutler-got-back-so-quickly/

Jay Cutler practices in preparation for Lions: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/23597074-606/jay-cutler-practices-in-preparation-for-lions.html

Bears QB Jay Cutler will start Sunday vs. Lions: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/23599506-606/bears-qb-jay-cutler-will-start-sunday-vs-lions.html

Is Trestman throwing Cutler to the Lions:    http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/23605996-606/is-trestman-throwing-jay-cutler-to-the-lions.html

Schwartz notices change, balance in Lions offense:    http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/schwartz-notices-changes-balance-bears-offense

Previews and Predictions:

Game 9:      http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/11/game-9-lions-vs-bears-previews-and.html

2014 Draft:

SN's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Bradley Roby with the #22 pick): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-10-30/2014-mock-draft-teddy-bridgewater-marcus-mariota-clowney-hundley/slide/22

2014 NFL Draft Report; Gamecocks’ Quarles will come out; all 32 teams’ biggest needs (for the Lions the 3 biggest needs are WR, LB and RT): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/2014-nfl-draft-report-gamecocks-quarles-come-32-200828150--nfl.html

Miscellaneous:

Barry Sanders Describes Players Getting Back On The Field After Concussion because they were fighting for a job: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/07/barry-sanders-describes-players-getting-back-on-the-field-after-concussion-because-they-were-fighting-for-a-job/

Former Lions President Matt Millen Chosen Man Of The Year: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/07/former-lions-president-matt-millen-chosen-man-of-the-year/

Video - A scout's take on Incognito and bullying in the NFL:     http://freep.com/videonetwork/2817830840001

Videos:

Coach Schwartz on Jay Cutler: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Coach-Schwartz-on-Jay-Cutler/e04ff89d-ba6b-4335-a4ea-a15c8170a347

Scott Linehan on Calvin Johnson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Scott-Linehan-on-Calvin-Johnson--/fa4056f3-0c53-411b-b725-d226d93d1887

Calvin Johnson on the Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-on-the-Bears-/73327ae1-501a-4639-b08b-4a3ec6d5af4f

Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler to start against Detroit Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Chicago-Bears-QB-Jay-Cutler-to-start-against-Detroit-Lions/bb295d02-0d50-4302-863e-2a48e389a16b

Is Cutler starting vs Lions a ploy?:     http://freep.com/videonetwork/2816684610001

NFL Cold Hard Facts:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=9943888