Morning Lions Links for Saturday 11-9-13

Lions Articles:

Nate Burleson ruled out for Sunday; Ansah, Hilliard and Bentley doubtful: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Nate-Burleson-ruled-out-for-Sunday-Ansah-Hilliard-and-Bentley-doubtful/4d1ef761-af04-4e8b-96a7-178351e2fb0b

NOTEBOOK: Gunther Cunningham not concerned with lack of sacks, Reggie Bush gets a day off: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Gunther-Cunningham-not-concerned-with-lack-of-sacks-Reggie-Bush-gets-a-day-off/c7b8afc2-6eaf-4df5-8d0c-3bca19372319

Darius Slay Blog: You have to be able to fight for the next play and try to outplay them: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/darius-slay/article-1/Darius-Slay-Blog-You-have-to-be-able-to-fight-for-the-next-play-and-try-to-outplay-them/62b31c56-3bff-4504-9c49-df6cc1d9eab1

Herman Moore on the tradition of playing the Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/herman-moore/article-1/Herman-Moore-on-the-tradition-of-playing-the-Bears/b494259d-0df4-443b-afc1-70afb5a8ac4a

O'HARA'S FRIDAY FOCUS: Lions, Bears and Packers are in a race for the NFC North title: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FRIDAY-FOCUS-Lions-Bears-and-Packers-all-in-the-race-for-the-NFC-North-title/7895d817-2864-4b8b-b54d-7ebd8f6ad30a

NFC NORTH: Midseason report for each team in the division: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north/article-1/NFC-NORTH-Midseason-report-for-each-team-in-the-division/881e927a-fa0c-4d67-b074-3cb16169674a

Lions practice report: Defense likely to be shorthanded vs. Bears: http://www.freep.com/article/20131108/SPORTS01/311080089/detroit-lions-injuries-ziggy-ansah-bill-bentley

Lions a proven fourth-quarter team: http://www.freep.com/article/20131108/SPORTS01/311080140/detroit-lions-fourth-quarter

Lions' defense lacking in sacks but D-coordinator doesn't mind: http://www.freep.com/article/20131109/SPORTS01/311090030/detroit-lions

Transcript of chat with Lions writer Dave Birkett: http://live.freep.com/Event/Chat_with_Lions_writer_Dave_Birkett_13

Lions need more production from front four: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131109/SPORTS0101/311090034/1126/sports0101/Lions-need-more-production-from-front-four

Bears receiving tandem could expose height advantage over Lions corners: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131109/SPORTS0101/311090024/1126/sports0101/Bears-receiving-tandem-could-expose-height-advantage-over-Lions-corners

Lions rookie Darius Slay must trust instincts more, defensive coordinator says: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131108/SPORTS0101/311080111/1126/Lions-rookie-Darius-Slay-must-trust-instincts-more-defensive-coordinator-says

Detroit Lions WR Nate Burleson ruled out against Chicago Bears: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_wr_nate_burleson_14.html

5 players miss Detroit Lions practice, including Ezekiel Ansah once again: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/5_players_miss_detroit_lions_p.html

Detroit Lions catch another break after Chicago Bears DE Shea McClellin suffers injury in practice: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_catch_another_br.html

Rookie Devin Taylor ready to start at defensive end for Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/rookie_devin_taylor_ready_to_s.html

Detroit Lions rookie punter Sam Martin prepared for first trip to Soldier Field: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/sam_martin.html

Detroit Lions Q&A: John Wendling, aka 'Joe Dirt,' reveals the origins of his legendary mullet: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/detroit_lions_qa_john_joe_dirt.html

Despite history of being overlooked, Detroit Lions' LaAdrian Waddle doesn't have a chip on his shoulder: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/laadrian_waddle_1.html

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Nate Burleson out; Devin Taylor's role to increase: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131108/detroit-lions-notes-nate-burleson-out-devin-taylors-role-to-increase

PAULA PASCHE: Respect critical ingredient in NFL culture: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131108/paula-pasche-respect-critical-ingredient-in-nfl-culture

Gunther Cunningham Breaks Down The D-Line's Lack Of Sacks: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/08/gunther-cunningham-breaks-down-the-d-lines-lack-of-sacks/

Lions Say Rivalry Game Against Bears Will Be More Intense This Time Around: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/08/lions-say-rivalry-game-against-bears-will-be-more-intense-this-time-around/

Valenti and Foster: Why Are Lions Fans Still Scared Of The Chicago Bears?: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/08/valenti-and-foster-why-are-lions-fans-still-scared-of-the-chicago-bears/

Rookie Receiver Corey Fuller Enjoying The Learning Experience Of A Lifetime: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/08/rookie-receiver-corey-fuller-enjoying-the-learning-experience-of-a-lifetime/

Schwartz Explains How The Lions Prepare For The Bears: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/08/schwartz-explains-how-the-lions-prepare-for-the-bears/

Banged Up Lions Defense Prepares For Bears: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/08/banged-up-lions-defense-prepares-for-bears/

Once Reluctant, NFL Players Say Yoga Is Not Just For Girls Anymore: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/11/08/once-reluctant-nfl-players-say-yoga-is-not-just-for-girls-anymore/

Rob Parker - In driver's seat, Lions better not crash: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/in-drivers-seat-lions-better-not-crash/-/3994064/22875532/-/a4hmovz/-/index.html

Stafford nears franchise passing mark: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2769/stafford-on-verge-of-franchise-passing-mark

Detroit can move Mathis inside if needed: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2763/detroit-can-move-mathis-inside-if-needed

Lions Mailbag: Better winless team?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2743/lions-mailbag-better-winless-team

Clayton's first and ten (#3 is on the NFC North): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/2743/lions-mailbag-better-winless-team

Lions notes: Calvin Johnson, Joseph Fauria, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/8/5078272/lions-notes-calvin-johnson-joseph-fauria

CoachSpeak: Jim Schwartz on the Bears offense: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/8/5081448/coachspeak-jim-schwartz-bears-offense-alshon-jeffery

One for the road: Lions at Bears: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/11/8/5078408/lions-bears-one-for-the-road

Anything could happen - 6 tough games to predict (one is the Lions-Bears game): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000278307/article/toss-up-weekend-six-tough-games-to-pick

NFL scout: Lions 'easy choice' to win NFC North: http://q.usatoday.com/2013/11/08/can-the-lions-win-the-nfc-period/

SB Odds - Rodgers' shoulder injury tilts the needle in the NFC North (Lions odds are 33-1): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24203986/2014-super-bowl-odds-aaron-rodgers-injury-moves-nfc-north-needle

NFL 2013: NFC North Midseason Report Card (Lions get a B+): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-2013-nfc-north-midseason-report-card-191400905--nfl.html

Alphabet NFL Preview: Week 10: http://www.csnne.com/blog/standing-room-only/alphabet-nfl-preview-week-10-0?p=ya5nbcs&ocid=yahoo

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Shea McClellin doubtful vs. Lions: http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/9946677/shea-mcclellin-chicago-bears-doubtful-detroit-lions

Caller Of The Day: Lions Are One Of The 'Cleanest Teams' In NFL: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/11/08/caller-of-the-day-lions-are-one-of-the-cleanest-teams-in-nfl/

Joniak's Keys To The Game: Bears Vs. Lions: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/11/08/joniaks-keys-to-the-game-bears-vs-lions/

Baker's Dozen: Cutler Can't Win With Bears Fans: http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2013/11/08/bakers-dozen-cutler-cant-win-with-bears-fans/

Four Downs: First Lions, then the division?: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4687922/four-downs-first-lions-then-the-division

Bears-Lions Viewer's Guide: Running backs: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-lions-viewers-guide-forte-heading-huge-numbers

Bears Viewers Guide: Take another look at Long-Suh matchup: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/bears-viewers-guide-take-another-look-long-suh-matchup

WR Viewers Guide: Bears expecting Lions to play rough: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/wr-viewers-guide-bears-expecting-lions-play-rough

Week 10 Hurry-Up: Megatron's big game, Stafford's big moment have first place Lions surging: http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-78101734/

Safety Play Must Improve for Bears Against Lions: http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Safety-Play-Must-Improve-for-Bears-Against-Lions-231099371.html

Bears’ Kyle Long primed for a second shot at Lions’ Ndamukong Suh: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/23626500-606/bears-kyle-long-primed-for-a-second-shot-at-lions-ndamukong-suh.html

How the Bears and Lions match up: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/23637211-606/how-the-bears-and-lions-match-up.html

Sunday playbook: Jeremiah Ratliff still week or two from returning, but Bears excited: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/23611373-606/sunday-playbook-jeremiah-ratliff-still-week-or-two-from-returning-but-bears-excited.html

Four downs with Ditka: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/23611376-606/four-downs-with-ditka.html

Bears expect Jay Cutler ‘at highest level’ in his return from injury: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/23637169-606/bears-expect-jay-cutler-at-highest-level-in-his-return-from-injury.html

Five keys to a Chicago Bears lion taming: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-bears-huddle/2013/11/five-keys-to-a-chicago-bears-lion-taming/

Video - Analyzing McClellin injury, Lions offense: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-beardownload-mcclellin-lions-20131108,0,4963479.premiumvideo

Previews and Predictions:

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

2014 Draft:

2014 Detroit Lions NFL draft watch -- Week 11: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/11/2014_detroit_lions_nfl_draft_w_10.html

Videos:

Coach Schwartz on special teams: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Coach-Schwartz-on-special-teams/508975c8-b364-4981-b43f-42cd4184ff0c

Gunther Cunningham on defensive pressure: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Gunther-Cunningham-on-defensive-pressure-/374e481f-a930-4668-9baf-0f44c5ca2580

Tim and Mike: Big divisional matchup: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-Big-divisional-matchup-/dead37c9-3c94-4602-af7b-3f1941bf7e14

Watch this: Cat tries to intercept Stafford pass on TV screen: http://www.freep.com/article/20131108/SPORTS01/311080139/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-cat

Audio:

Jim Schwartz recaps bye week on Sirius NFL Radio: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Jim-Schwartz-recaps-bye-week-on-Sirius-NFL-Radio/3d460db2-31c9-452b-bc26-5ada785e421f