Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 1-1-14

Happy New Year!

Lions Articles:

Lions sign 10 players to futures/reserve contracts, including two kickers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-sign-10-players-to-futuresreserve-contracts-including-two-kickers/fa395654-afc4-4f56-8e67-25bbe4efb73b

TWENTYMAN: Burleson faces uncertain future with Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Burleson-faces-uncertain-future-with-Lions/f242877d-7456-45d2-8823-548e9bd57f0d

NOTEBOOK: Linehan, Lappano let go; 2014 opponents and Lewis on his suspension: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Linehan-Lappano-let-go-2014-opponents-and-Lewis-on-his-suspension/cef02afc-4795-426c-b415-edf0f0507c28

Dave Birkett: Lions' new coach candidate fits requirement: http://www.freep.com/article/20140101/SPORTS01/301010024/detroit-lions-coaching-search-prior-experience

Lions coaching search: Lovie Smith, Jim Caldwell expected to get interviews: http://www.freep.com/article/20131231/SPORTS01/312310117/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-lovie-smith-interview

Lions must wait to talk to coaching candidates on NFL playoff teams: http://www.freep.com/article/20131231/SPORTS01/312310069/detroit-lions-nfl-playoff-team-coaching-candidates

Detroit Lions coaching search: Team reaches out to Seattle assistant Tom Cable: http://www.freep.com/article/20131231/SPORTS01/312310118/detroit-lions-tom-cable-coaching-search

Ten questions facing the Lions as they seek a new coach: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140101/SPORTS0101/301010033/1126/sports0101/Ten-questions-facing-Lions-they-seek-new-coach

Nate Burleson willing to take pay cut to return with Lions next season: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140101/SPORTS0101/301010032/1126/sports0101/Nate-Burleson-willing-take-pay-cut-return-Lions-next-season

Matthew Stafford, players deserve more blame than Jim Schwartz for Lions' nosedive: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131231/SPORTS0101/312310079/1126/sports0101/Matthew-Stafford-players-deserve-more-blame-than-Jim-Schwartz-Lions-nosedive

Detroit Lions sign 10 players, including two kickers, to futures contracts: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_lb_travis_lewis_1.html

Detroit Lions' Gunther Cunningham has 1 year remaining on contract, could be kept by next coach: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_gunther_cunningh_16.html

Detroit Lions coaching candidates: Ken Whisenhunt, Chargers offensive coordinator: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_coaching_candida_2.html

Detroit Lions setting up an interview with Baltimore Ravens' Jim Caldwell, according to report: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_setting_up_an_in.html

Reports: Detroit Lions reach out to Seahawks about Tom Cable: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/reports_detroit_lions_interest.html

Column: Detroit Lions sought culture change with Jim Schwartz firing: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/column_detroit_lions_sought_cu.html

Detroit Lions remain mum about who will make final call on new coach: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_remain_coy_about.html

Detroit Lions will consult NFL panel's findings, not players, during coaching search: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_will_consult_nfl.html

David Shaw, a trendy Detroit Lions coaching candidate, has 'no desires' to leave Stanford: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/stanfords_david_shaw_a_trendy.html

Detroit Lions won't specifically target a head coach to develop QB Matthew Stafford: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_wont_specificall.html

Detroit Lions LB Travis Lewis confirms suspension was for Adderall: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_lb_travis_lewis_1.html

Top Michigan sports stories of 2013: Detroit Lions sacking Jim Schwartz takes the cake in final days of year: http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/12/top_michigan_sports_stories_of.html

Report: Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin declining all NFL interview requests: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/report_texas_am_coach_kevin_su.html

DETROIT LIONS: Development of Matthew Stafford will play role in coaching search: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131231/detroit-lions-development-of-matthew-stafford-will-play-role-in-coaching-search/1

Detroit Lions: Five reasons Ken Whisenhunt would be a good choice: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/12/detroit-lions-five-reasons-ken.html

Detroit Lions: Jim Schwartz's worst five moments: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/12/detroit-lions-jim-schwartzs-worst-five.html

Overheard: Analysis From Lions Comment Following Jim Schwartz's Firing: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/01/overheard-analysis-from-lions-comment-following-jim-schwartzs-firing-blog/

Different Old Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/31/different-old-lions-blog/

Lions Finish 2013 Season in Disappointment: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/31/lions-finish-2013-season-in-disappointment/

Lions to interview Caldwell; Cable not in the mix?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/31/5262660/lions-rumors-jim-caldwell-tom-cable

Ten Lions moments that stood out in 2013: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4644/ten-lions-moments-that-stood-out-in-2013

Ashlee Palmer to get MRI on left ankle: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4625/ashlee-palmer-to-get-mri-on-left-ankle

Detroit Lions speak to Seahawks about Tom Cable: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000307739/article/detroit-lions-speak-to-seahawks-about-tom-cable

PFF's ‘Had a Bad Day’ Team, Week 17 (Quinn got dishonorable mention): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/12/30/had-a-bad-day-team-week-17/

The Audibles’ All-Pro Team (CJ, Warford, Raiola and Levy made it for the Lions. Suh and Tulloch are alternates): http://nfl.si.com/2013/12/31/nfl-all-pro-team-2013/

NFL coaching search: Whisenhunt, Zimmer hot; position coaches, too: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24393352/nfl-coaching-search-whisenhunt-zimmer-popular-position-coaches-too

Marshall's Gase could be right guy for next Detroit Lions coach: http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20131231/SPORTS/312310025/Marshall-s-Gase-could-right-guy-next-Detroit-Lions-coach?nclick_check=1

Joseph Hayes: Now for a perfect fit for a coach: http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20131231/SPORTS/312310022/Joseph-Hayes-Now-perfect-fit-coach?nclick_check=1

Miscellaneous:

Texans to hire Penn State's Bill O'Brien as new coach: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24394043/texans-to-hire-penn-states-bill-obrien-as-new-coach

2013 Grades:

Grading the 2013 Detroit Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/grading-2013-detroit-lions-223200900--nfl.html

Power Rankings:

SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 22): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-11-26/week-18-nfl-power-rankings-seahawks-broncos-eagles-bengals/slide/22

USA Today Power Rankings (Lions ranked 22): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/

NFL.com's power rankings (Lions ranked 23): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000307508/article/power-rankings-denver-broncos-close-regular-season-at-no-1

ESPN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 21): http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2013/week/18

2014 NFL Draft:

Risers-Fallers from early bowl games: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24393576/risersfallers-from-early-bowl-games-video

Video:

TIM AND MIKE: Coaching changes: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Coaching-changes/9573edd4-d344-4888-a7d9-805852ff60af

Video: Why Jim Schwartz was fired by the Lions, and a look at who could replace him: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/video_why_jim_schwartz_was_fir.html

Lions could buy into Cable: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000307736/Lions-could-buy-into-Cable

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 12-31-13

Lions Articles:

Lions fire coach Schwartz, along with offensive assistants Linehan, Lappano: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300070/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-fate

Drew Sharp: Lions must replace Schwartz with offensive-minded coach: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/COL08/312300091/detroit-lions-martin-mayhew-tom-lewand-jim-schwartz

Lions coaching search: Pushing Stafford could be key to hire: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300129/detroit-lions-coaching-search-matthew-stafford

Jeff Seidel: With Schwartz gone, Lions now have to make right coaching hire: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/COL38/312300075/detroit-lions-jeff-seidel

So what now? Five top possible candidates to be Lions' next coach: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300073/detroit-lions-top-candidates-coach

Lions' next coach 'has to be a leader,' Mayhew says: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300096/detroit-lions-next-coach

Lions' Mayhew strongly denies reports of friction with Schwartz: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300101/detroit-lions-martin-mayhew-jim-schwartz

Lions players react to Schwartz firing: 'It sucks': http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300090/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-player-reaction

Stafford would like to help decide who Lions hire as next head coach: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300110/1049/Stafford-would-like-help-decide-who-Lions-hire-next-head-coach

Twitter erupts after Lions fire Jim Schwartz: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300083/1049/Twitter-erupts-after-Lions-fire-Jim-Schwartz

Feedback: Readers cheer firing of Lions coach Schwartz: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/OPINION04/312300116/1049/SPORTS01/Feedback-Readers-cheer-firing-Lions-coach-Schwartz

Detroit Lions: Five memorable moments from Jim Schwartz era: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300072/1049/SPORTS01/Detroit-Lions-Five-memorable-moments-from-Jim-Schwartz-era

Lions' 2014 opponents are set; five games against current playoff teams: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300064/detroit-lions-2014-opponents

Lions' Travis Lewis says he mistakenly took Adderall, which led to suspension: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300086/detroit-lions-travis-lewis

Lions fire Jim Schwartz; ‘We’re trying to get to another level,’ Mayhew says: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131230/SPORTS0101/312300058/1126/Lions-fire-Jim-Schwartz-We-re-trying-get-another-level-Mayhew-says

Lions GM Martin Mayhew says Jim Schwartz's dismissal was based solely on wins and losses: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131231/SPORTS0101/312310018/1126/Lions-GM-Martin-Mayhew-says-Jim-Schwartz-s-dismissal-based-solely-wins-losses

Lions are clear in their win-or-else mentality about next coach: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131231/SPORTS0101/312310022/1126/Lions-clear-their-win-else-mentality-about-next-coach

Lions GM Martin Mayhew at critical crossroads: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131231/SPORTS0101/312310030/1126/Lions-GM-Martin-Mayhew-critical-crossroads

Whisenhunt, O'Brien among possible candidates to replace Schwartz as Lions coach: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131230/SPORTS0101/312300066/1126/Whisenhunt-O-Brien-among-possible-candidates-replace-Schwartz-Lions-coach

Leadership 'bigger than Xs and Os, bigger than scheme' in next Lions coach: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131230/SPORTS0101/312300075/1126/Leadership-bigger-than-Xs-Os-bigger-than-scheme-next-Lions-coach

Matthew Stafford dismayed by Lions' coach firings: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131231/SPORTS0101/312310016/1126/Matthew-Stafford-dismayed-by-Lions-coach-firings

Jim Schwartz goes out like a Lion with strong message to players: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131230/SPORTS0101/312300064/1126/Jim-Schwartz-goes-out-like-Lion-strong-message-players

Jim Schwartz's Lions coaching tenure: The highs and lows: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131231/SPORTS0101/312310020/1126/Jim-Schwartz-s-Lions-coaching-tenure-highs-lows

Ex-Lions coach Jim Schwartz likely to have many options: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131231/SPORTS0101/312310019/1126/Ex-Lions-coach-Jim-Schwartz-likely-many-options

Where the Lions failed down the stretch: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4601/where-the-lions-failed-down-the-stretch

Quotes from Monday's presser with Lewand, Mayhew: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/30/5258334/lions-martin-mayhew-tom-lewand-press-conference

PFF Team of Week 17 (Martin made this team. Raiola got honorable mention): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/12/30/pff-team-of-week-17/

NFL coaching carousel: Why some teams acted and others didn't: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000307301/article/nfl-coaching-carousel-why-some-teams-acted-and-others-didnt

Takeaways from Monday (he picks Detroit as the best vacancy. ): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000307457/article/cowboys-jets-stay-patient-8-takeaways-from-monday

With talented roster, Lions look to hire head coach to finish job: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/with-talented-roster-lions-look-to-hire-head-coach-to-finish-job-123013

Bill O'Brien's perfect NFL fit (he picks the Lions): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20131230/bill-obrien-penn-state/?xid=si_nfl

Why They're Packing: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20131230/greg-schiano-mike-shanahan-black-monday-snaps/

Hottest coach openings (he picks the Lions as #1): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24392642/ranking-nfl-head-coach-openings-lions-top-the-list

Deep pool of head coaching candidates emerges: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/30/nfl-black-monday-coaching-candidates-lions-browns-redskins-buccaneers-texans-vikings/4256653/

NFL Winners and Losers, Black Monday Edition: Six teams have changed coaches, will that be all? (He picks Stafford as a winner and Schwartz as a loser): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-winners-losers-black-monday-edition-six-teams-001458993--nfl.html

Lions fire Schwartz following 1-6 finish: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-fire-coach-jim-schwartz-171747024--nfl.html

Team Report - DETROIT LIONS: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html

Kicker Potter signs 2-year deal with Lions: http://www.grandhaventribune.com/article/sports/782511

Power Rankings:

Shutdown Corner's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 22): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings-seattle-starts-finishes-062926506--nfl.html

Detroit News Power Rankings (Lions ranked 22): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131230/SPORTS0101/312300063/1126/Final-Detroit-News-NFL-Power-Rankings

Miscellaneous:

Texans sign former Lions WR Mike Thomas: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Texans-sign-Mike-Thomas.html

Videos:

Matt Stafford talks coaching change, team's future: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9681264

Dominic Raiola reacts to Lions coaching change: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9681305

Nate Burleson on Schwartz being fired: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9681281

Lions targeting Cardinals coordinator?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000307330/Lions-targeting-Cardinals-coordinator

Which open head coach seat is the most desirable?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000307362/Which-open-head-coach-seat-is-the-most-desirable

PFN: Best vacant coaching jobs (the Lions is picked): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/nfl/20131230/pfn-2013-12-30-clip05.sportsillustrated/

NFL Black Monday: Lions fire Jim Schwartz (USA TODAY Sports' Tom Pelissero breaks down the coaching situation in Detroit.): http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2013/12/30/4253959/

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Evening Lions Links for Monday 12-30-13

Lions Articles:

Lions relieve Jim Schwartz of coaching duties: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-relieve-Jim-Schwartz-of-coaching-duties/751f7517-8bd2-43a8-a99d-762f212f6a4f

Lewand, Mayhew have a specific profile set up for next coach: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lewand-Mayhew-have-a-specific-profile-set-up-for-next-coach/aaf70f02-5ebf-444c-ac27-348fe5b16ff5

TWENTYMAN: Five coaching candidates that could make sense for Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Five-coaching-candidates-that-could-make-sense-for-Lions/493de0e7-4232-4fed-98b4-3810c7738ec5

Lions' players react to Jim Schwartz firing: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-players-react-to-Jim-Schwartz-firing/78daa81f-e4eb-496b-995f-826baa6e2fb6

Lions GM Martin Mayhew vehemently denies that he wasn't speaking with Jim Schwartz: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/martin_mayhew_vehemently_denie.html

Detroit Lions have detailed vision for next head coach, but reveal minimal details: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_have_detailed_vi.html

Detroit Lions dismiss 2 assistants, including OC Scott Linehan, but rest of staff safe for now: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_dismiss_2_assist.html

Jim Schwartz, fighting tears, delivers news of his firing during emotional meeting with Lions players: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/jim_schwartz_fighting_tears_de.html

Matthew Stafford would like input in Detroit Lions coaching search: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/matthew_stafford_would_like_in.html

10 potential candidates for Detroit Lions coaching job: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/10_potential_coaching_candidat.html

Detroit Lions Reggie Bush: I need to be a better leader: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_reggie_bush_i_ca.html

Detroit Lions snap count report: 4 players make debut with team vs. Minnesota Vikings: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_snap_count_repor_17.html

The ugly numbers behind the Detroit Lions' fourth-quarter meltdowns: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/the_ugly_numbers_behind_detroi.html

CAPUTO: Message also clear Lions' front office on thin ice: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131230/caputo-message-also-clear-lions-front-office-on-thin-ice

Lions seek coach to change the culture, after firing Jim Schwartz: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131230/lions-seek-coach-to-change-the-culture-after-firing-jim-schwartz

DETROIT LIONS: Five potential coaching candidates: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131230/detroit-lions-five-potential-coaching-candidates-updated

Lions' players emotional after firing of Jim Schwartz: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131230/lions-players-emotional-after-firing-of-jim-schwartz

Lions' LB Stephen Tulloch wanted Jim Schwartz to stay, more thoughts: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/12/lions-lb-stephen-tulloch-wanted-jim.html

Detroit Lions' QB Matthew Stafford on firings of Jim Schwartz, Linehan: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/12/detroit-lions-qb-matthew-stafford-on.html

DETROIT LIONS: Jim Schwartz' 5 best moments: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131230/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-5-best-moments

DETROIT LIONS: Jim Schwartz's 5 worst moments: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131230/detroit-lions-jim-schwartzs-5-worst-moments

Lions players react to Schwartz firing: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/lions-players-react-to-schwartz-firing/-/2271344/23699818/-/w42j14z/-/index.html

Detroit Lions Season At A Glance: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/30/detroit-lions-season-at-a-glance/

What Was The Turning Point For Jim Schwartz?: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/30/what-was-the-turning-point-for-jim-schwartz-blog/

Examiner on the firing of Schwartz: http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-lions-fire-jim-schwartz

Highs and lows of Jim Schwartz era: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/highs-and-lows-of-jim-schwartz-era-123013

Top candidates for Lions' new coach: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/top-candidates-for-lions-new-coach-123013

Lions have a blueprint for their next coach: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4568/lions-have-a-blueprint-for-their-next-coach

Some names who could fit Lions' criteria: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4571/some-names-who-could-fit-lions-criteria

Stafford wouldn't mind input on next coach: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4548/stafford-wouldnt-mind-input-in-coach-search

Schwartz's fate was always tied to Stafford: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4533/schwartzs-fate-was-always-tied-to-stafford

Jim Schwartz and his Lions never grew up: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/110468/jim-schwartz-and-his-lions-never-grew-up

Rookie Report: Detroit Lions Week 17: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4527/rookie-report-detroit-lions-week-17

PFF ReFo: Lions @ Vikings, Week 17: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/12/30/refo-lions-vikings-week-17/

PFT on the Lions think their coaching vacancy is the NFL’s best opportunity: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/30/lions-think-their-coaching-vacancy-is-the-nfls-best-opportunity/

Most attractive coaching vacancy? (Many of the experts pick the Lions): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000307164/article/detroit-lions-houston-texans-offer-highly-enticing-job-openings

Hot on their tracks (he discusses coaching rumors): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-12-30/nfl-coaching-rumors-black-monday-redskins-browns-lions-texans-vikings-bucs

Lions job analysis: A coach who can take the next step: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2013/12/30/coach-jim-schwartz-matt-stafford-calvin-johnson/4244503/

5 up, 5 down for Sunday (Stafford is picked as one of the 5 biggest losers): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/5-up-5-down-for-Sunday-1274.html

Best head coach opening in NFL: Detroit Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--best-head-coach-opening-in-nfl--detroit-lions-211914698.html

Videos:

Lewand and Meyhew press conference pt 1: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lewand-and-Meyhew-press-conference-pt-1/24fa7364-8176-48c2-b5eb-34ca57e46702

Lewand and Meyhew press conference pt 2: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lewand-and-Meyhew-press-conference-pt-2/ad3b1894-ebaa-4413-9df6-ad59f1ed4ac0

Lewand and Meyhew press conference pt 3: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lewand-and-Meyhew-press-conference-pt-3/fe238d73-14c2-4024-9cb0-6651f7f71e21

Lewand and Meyhew press conference pt 4: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lewand-and-Meyhew-press-conference-pt-4/40d39bfe-61bb-4ca9-9195-c8580dc2a4d3

Fauria, Tulloch on Jim Schwartz: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Fauria-Tulloch-on-Jim-Schwartz/f280bfb1-ab2f-43b3-af0f-4549a4007795

Raiola, Sims on finishing 7-9: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Raiola-Sims-on-finishing-7-9/fe77cb05-9081-47fb-9a6c-b4680d1c6528

Nate Burleson on Jim Schwartz: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Nate-Burleson-on-Jim-Schwartz-/d2b99035-dbf3-4b48-a7fe-04e14331f78a

Matthew Stafford on Schwartz firing: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000307111/Matthew-Stafford-on-Schwartz-firing

Who should be the Lions next head coach?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000307070/Who-should-be-the-Lions-next-head-coach

Best head coaching vacancy?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000307073/Best-head-coaching-vacancy

Fan reaction to Schwartz firing mixed: http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/Fan-reaction-to-Schwartz-firing-mixed/-/1719418/23701134/-/nqpi8q/-/index.html

Garafolo: Lions present a very attractive opportunity: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/video/garafolo-lions-present-a-very-attractive-opportunity-123013

Mortensen and Schefter discuss Schwartz's firing: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10215358

Changing The Culture Of Losing: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10216288

Upon Further Review: Lions vs. Vikings: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10212483

Mock Draft Roundup #4

Mock Drafts:

Walterfootball Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Sammy Watkins with the #10 pick. C Bryan Stork with the #45 pick and CB Bradley Roby with the #76 pick) (12-31-13): http://walterfootball.com/draft2014.php

USA Today Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (12-31-13): http://q.usatoday.com/2013/12/31/early-mock-draft-18-johnny-manziel-jadeveon-clowney-teddy-bridgewater-marcus-mariota/

Drafttek's mock draft (the Lions take CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick, OLB Christian Jones with the #45 pick, WR Paul Richardson with the #76 pick, OLB Dee Ford with the #107 pick) (12-31-13): http://www.drafttek.com/2014-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp

CBS Mock Drafts (Rang has the Lions taking OLB Khalil Mack with the #10 pick and Brugler has the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (12-30-13): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft

Rotoworld Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Sammy Watkins with the #10 pick) (12-30-13): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/45864/344/norris-mock-draft-dec-30

SI's top 10 mock draft (he has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick) (12-30-13): http://nfl.si.com/2013/12/29/nfl-mock-draft-2014-week-17/

Football's Future Mock Draft ( he has the Lions taking CB Ife Ekpre-Olomu with the #10 pick): http://www.footballsfuture.com/2014/nflmockdraft.html

Shutdown Corner's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Ife Ekpre-Olomu with the #15 pick) (12-19-13): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/2014-nfl-draft-report-full-mock-draft-no-191857938--nfl.html

McShay's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Marqise Lee with the #15 pick) (12-18-13): http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4117/with-the-15th-pick-the-lions-select

SN's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Bradley Roby with the #15 pick) (12-18-13): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-12-18/2014-nfl-mock-draft-teddy-bridgewater-jake-matthews-clowney-watkins-ogbuehi/slide/15

Draft count down Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking OLB Ryan Shazier with the #21 pick): http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-B.php

NFL RealGM Mock Draft, version 3.0 (He Has the Lions drafting WR Davante Adams with the #22 pick) (12-9-13):    http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2380/20131209/2014_nfl_mock_draft_version_30/

Schrager's 2014 Mock Draft version 1 (he has the Lions taking OLB CJ Mosley with the #21 pick) (12-5-13): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/schrager-s-nfl-mock-draft-1-0-120413

Lions First Round Picks:

3 CB Darqueze Dennard
2 CB Ife Ekpre-Olomu
2 WR Sammy Watkins
1 WR Marqise Lee
1 WR Davante Adams
1 WR Mike Evans
1 OLB Khalil Mack
1 OLB Ryan Shazier
1 OLB CJ Mosley
1 CB Bradley Roby

Lions Second Round Pick:

1 OLB Christian Jones
1 CB Bryan Stork

Lions Third Round Pick:

1 WR Paul Richardson
1 CB Bradley Roby

Lions Fourth Round Pick:

1 OLB Dee Ford

Morning Lions Links for Monday 12-30-13

Lions Articles:

POSTSEASON COUNTDOWN: Mike O’Hara takes a top-level look at the Lions’ season: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/POSTSEASON-COUNTDOWN-Mike-O%E2%80%99Hara-takes-a-top-level-look-at-the-Lions%E2%80%99-season/dba0cb98-fbb3-4fa1-b485-8f9e7ffc9d4c

POSTGAME CHAT: Schwartz, players react following 14-13 loss at Minnesota: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/POSTGAME-CHAT-Schwartz-players-react-following-14-13-loss-at-Minnesota/4b219279-a73f-4687-b776-3895688ab4eb

Drew Sharp: Stafford holds Lions' fate, not the coach: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/COL08/312300043/lions-vikings

Drew Sharp: Close calls can't justify sixth year for Schwartz: http://www.freep.com/article/20131229/COL08/312290163/1049/SPORTS01/Drew-Sharp-Close-calls-can-t-justify-sixth-year-Schwartz

Overheard after Lions' loss to Minnesota: 'It's about what we do as players on the football field': http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300034/lions-nfl

Minnesota 14, Detroit 13: Lions go out like lambs, do little to save Schwartz's job: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300045/lions-vikings

Lions' Schwartz: Megatron probably needs surgery on right knee: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300028/lions-nfl

Lions' Hilliard: Extra-point confusion a miscommunication, wasted a time-out: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300044/lions-nfl

Talking points after the Lions' season-ending loss to Minnesota: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300031/lions-nfl

Lions ticker: Is this the end for Jim Schwartz?: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300029/lions-nfl

Lions star watch: Grading the performances of Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford and Ndamukong Suh: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300048/Lions-star-watch-Grading-performances-Calvin-Johnson-Matthew-Stafford-Ndamukong-Suh

Three Lions questions with Carlos Monarrez: It's on the coaching staff: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300030/lions-nfl

A scout's take: Too little, too late for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20131229/SPORTS01/312290168/lions-vikings

NFL ticker: Coaches are on the hot seat: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300047/1049/NFL-ticker-Coaches-hot-seat

Lions' inability to finish when it counts could cost Jim Schwartz his job: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131230/SPORTS0101/312300027/1126/Lions-inability-finish-when-counts-could-cost-Jim-Schwartz-his-job

Chris McCosky's Four Downs: Ill-timed subs sink Lions in end: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131229/SPORTS0101/312290044/1126/Chris-McCosky-s-Four-Downs-Ill-timed-subs-sink-Lions-end

Lions' Reggie Bush finds scant consolation in 1,000-yard rushing milestone: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131229/SPORTS0101/312290049/1126/Lions-Reggie-Bush-finds-scant-consolation-1-000-yard-rushing-milestone

Vikings' Jared Allen continues to give Lions fits: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131229/SPORTS0101/312290050/1126/Vikings-Jared-Allen-continues-give-Lions-fits

Josh Katzenstein's By the Numbers: Vikings 14, Lions 13: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131229/SPORTS0101/312290042/1126/Josh-Katzenstein-s-By-Numbers-Vikings-14-Lions-13

Shaun Hill interested in returning to Detroit Lions, but would welcome opportunity to start elsewhere: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/shaun_hill_not_opposed_to_retu.html

Column: Significant changes loom for Detroit Lions, and the only question is how high they go: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/column_jim_schwartz_detroit_li.html

Detroit Lions Score Low Marks In Final Loss Of 2013: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/30/detroit-lions-score-low-marks-in-final-loss-of-2013/

Lions fans react after team finishes 7-9: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/detroit-lions-fans-react-after-team-finishes-79/-/2271344/23690358/-/ki1iew/-/index.html

Lions 2014 Opponents: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/29/5251622/detroit-lions-2014-schedule-opponents

Notes: Megatron's injury, stats on Schwartz, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/30/5255830/lions-notes-calvin-johnson-injury-jim-schwartz-stats

Lions suffer tedious, meaningless loss to the Vikings: http://www.examiner.com/article/lions-suffer-tedious-meaningless-loss-to-the-vikings

Netrat's Game 16 Thoughts: http://thenetrat.blogspot.com/2013/12/2013-game-16-detroit-lions-minnesota.html

NFL coaching tracker: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000306538/article/nfl-head-coach-tracker

Check the status: Which coaches are staying or going?: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/check-the-status-which-coaches-are-staying-or-going-122913

By the numbers: Andy Dalton, throws 4 INTs, but leads team to win (CJ was 8 yds short of 1500. Bell and Bush became the first RBs from the same team to record 500 yds receiving): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24391122/by-the-numbers-andy-dalton-throws-4-ints-but-leads-team-to-win

Week 17 takeaways (for the Lions it's that a 1-6 finish should be enough to do Schwartz in and maybe Mayhew): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/29/green-bay-packers-aaron-rodgers-playoffs-san-francisco-49ers/4244853/

5 things to know after Vikings top Lions in finale: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/5-things-know-vikings-top-091207259--nfl.html

Team Report - DETROIT LIONS: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html

Detroit Lions Solved Their Running Back Problem With Reggie Bush: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/29/detroit-lions-solved-their-running-back-problem-with-reggie-bush/

Grades:

Free Press Lions report card: Dave Birkett grades the loss to Minnesota: http://www.freep.com/article/20131230/SPORTS01/312300033/lions-nfl

Power Rankings:

NFL RealGM's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 25): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2393/20131229/nfl_team_rankings_week_17/

2014 Draft:

Mock Draft Roundup: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/2014-mock-draft-roundup-3.html

Rotoworld Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Sammy Watkins with the #10 pick) (12-30-13): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/45864/344/norris-mock-draft-dec-30

Lions get No. 10 pick in first round of NFL draft: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131229/SPORTS0101/312290047/1126/Lions-get-No-10-pick-first-round-NFL-draft

Video:

2013: Best of Calvin Johnson: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000306258/2013-Best-of-Calvin-Johnson

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Don't forget to read the evening Lions links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/evening-lions-links-for-sunday-12-29-13_29.html

Evening Lions Links for Sunday 12-29-13

Lions Articles:

Twentyman: Lions lose uninspired finale in Minnesota, 14-13:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-lose-uninspired-finale-in-Minnesota-14-13/7ddb54c0-c13c-43c2-ba2e-1ffddf1c2669

Notebook: CJ to have surgery; Bush reaches 1,000 yds; Fairley impressive and more:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Calvin-Johnson-to-have-surgery-Bush-reaches-1000-Fairley-impressive-and-more/9a9be61c-51e1-4b68-b880-99cb5911e3cd

Four Downs: Schwartz talks future; 4th quarter collapse, how December was lost and the little things:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Schwartz-talks-future-4th-quarter-collapse-how-December-was-lost-and-the-little-things/bc2aaa78-36c0-4f79-9528-c9f10ac00664

O'Hara's burning questions: What did losing at Minnesota mean:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-What-did-losing-at-Minnesota-mean/89cf5330-a7db-45c2-ac7d-0d40e6e72383

Twentyman: Lions offense appears lost without CJ:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-offense-appears-lost-without-Calvin-Johnson/f87940ba-fae9-45ee-ac3e-5f4c4953daf5

Minnesota 14 Detroit 13: Lions lose another 4th quarter lead, end season 7-9:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131229/SPORTS01/312290152/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings

Lions inactives for Sunday's game:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131229/SPORTS01/312290146/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings-inactives

Lions blow another fourth quarter lead in sad finale; Schwartz wants to return:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131229/SPORTS0101/312290036/Lions-blow-another-fourth-quarter-lead-sad-season-finale

Lions opponents for 2014 season set:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131229/SPORTS0101/312290040/1126/Lions-opponents-2014-season-set

Schwartz praises team's fight in season-ending message:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_jim_schwartzs_se.html

Lions finish season with sixth loss in seven games, falling at Minnesota:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_vikings_1.html

CJ likely to undergo offseason knee surgery, acknowledges ankle pain as well:     http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/lions_calvin_johnson_likely_to.html

Schwartz:  I want to be back with the Lions:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/jim_schwartz_i_want_to_be_back.html

National reports conflict on the future of Schwartz:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/national_reports_conflict_on_t.html

Impossible to ignore Lions' past when this is the present:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131229/caputo-impossible-to-ignore-lions-past-when-this-is-the-present

After loss to Vikings, focus intensifies on Schwartz's job security:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131229/paula-pasche-after-lions-loss-to-vikings-focus-intensifies-on-jim-schwartzs-job-security

After loss to Vikings, 10 things to Ponder:    http://oplions.blogspot.com/2013/12/detroit-lions-after-loss-to-vikings-10.html

Caputo's thoughts after third quarter:    http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/12/thoughts-after-3rd-quarter-lions-vikings.html

Caputo's halftime thoughts:    http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/12/thoughts-halftime-lions-vikings.html

Caputo's thoughts after first quarter:    http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2013/12/thoughts-after-1st-quarter-lions-vikings.html

Lions come up short in finale:    http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-come-up-short-again-in-season-finale-122913

Glazer: Schwartz will be out:    http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/glazer-jim-schwartz-will-be-out-122913

Hill open to return to Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4508/shaun-hill-open-to-return-to-lions

Sense of finality hangs over Schwartz, Lions:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4501/same-problems-follow-lions-in-latest-loss

Schwartz wants to keep his job:    http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10210698/jim-schwartz-wants-remain-head-coach-detroit-lions

Rapid Reaction: Detroit Lions:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4495/rapid-reaction-detroit-lions-12

Three halftime thoughts from Lions-Vikings:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4490/three-halftime-thoughts-from-lions-vikings

CJ won't lead the league in receiving yards for the first time since 2010:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/29/calvin-johnson-out-wont-lead-league-in-receiving-yards/

Patterson closed out the Metrodome in style:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/29/cordarrelle-patterson-closes-out-the-metrodome-in-style/

Lions coaches, front office might be fired after finale:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000305050/article/lions-coaches-front-office-might-be-fired-after-finale

Schwartz is expected to be fired:     http://sports.yahoo.com/news/report-lions-39-schwartz-expected-003829597--nfl.html

Lions-Vikings what we learned:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-vikings-learned-232143957--nfl.html

Vikings leave Metrodome with a win:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/vikings-leave-metrodome-victory-over-211725703--nfl.html

Patterson, Vikings edge Lions:    http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4650874

Vikings close Metrodome by beating the Lions:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/vikings-close-metrodome-beating-lions-230530847--nfl.html

Lions clipped by Vikings:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-clipped-vikings-14-13-213119573--nfl.html

Vikings edge Lions in Metrodome finale:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/vikings-leave-metrodome-victory-over-211725703--nfl.html

Vikings 14, Lions 13:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/vikings-14-lions-13-211049610--nfl.html

For some coaches, Sunday may be last day on the job as black Monday looms:    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/coaches-sunday-might-last-day-job-black-monday-164225357--nfl.html

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

5 takeaways from the Lions win:   http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Why-We-Won-5-Takeaways-From-The-Lions-Win/ffb75f0b-3d71-4d86-9bad-1bade5460e53

Grades:

MLive Lions Grades:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/grading_the_detroit_lions_minn_1.html

CBS Grades (Lions get a D):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24390964/nfl-grades-week-17-dolphins-ravens-choke-hard

2014 Draft:

Lions will select 10th in 2014 draft:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_will_select_10th.html

Video:

Video Highlights, Interviews and Recap from Lions-Vikings game:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/video-highlights-and-interviews-game-16.html

Megatron's knee could require surgery:    http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10209150

Silver and Rapoport on the coaching situations around the NFL:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000305039/O-Brien-to-Houston-Schiano-to-Happy-Valley

CBS on Lions coaching situation:    http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/videos/xzicCIZOMMmJ/lions-coaching-situation

Video Highlights and Interviews Game 16 Lions Vs Vikings

Highlights:

Week 17 can't miss play: Bush breaks free:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000305319/WK-17-Can-t-Miss-Play-Bush-breaks-free

Akers, 53-yd FG: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000306813/Akers-53-yd-FG

Akers, 25-yd FG: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000306794/Akers-25-yd-FG

QB Stafford to WR Ogletree, 32-yd, pass: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000306769/QB-Stafford-to-WR-Ogletree-32-yd-pass

Delmas Interception:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000305207/Delmas-interception

Asiata Fumble recoverd by Ashlee Palmer:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000305378/Asiata-fumble

Lions defense, sack, 10-yd loss (Delmas): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000306753/Lions-defense-sack-10-yd-loss

Lions defense, sack, 4-yd loss (Tulloch and Fairley): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000306661/Lions-defense-sack-4-yd-loss

Lions defense, sack, 4-yd loss (Fairley): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000306705/Lions-defense-sack-4-yd-loss

Week 17 - Lions vs Vikings highlights:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000305789/Week-17-Lions-vs-Vikings-highlights

ESPN's Highlights:    http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10210423

Interviews:

Jim Schwartz postgame comments: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-postgame-comments/ab599f96-c9bb-4d0f-8ac3-2749d70d7efd

Matthew Stafford postgame comments: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-postgame-comments/4947d602-b56a-488a-b827-6ea4b0cd8e76

Postgame locker room: Rob Sims: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-locker-room-Rob-Sims/6b3fd561-b8f2-4f65-a5ad-0b132fc915cb

Lions Press Conference:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000305694/Lions-postgame-press-conference

Recaps:

MLive Detroit Lions writers sick of hearing 'one play away' and discuss upcoming: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/video_mlive_detroit_lions_writ.html changes

Roundtable Lions: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9679653

NFL on FOX: DET/MIN Recap: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/nfl-on-fox-det-min-recap/12jimpfl?from=gallery_en-us&sf=Relevancy#3

ESPN Sunday Blitz: Lions-Vikings Recap:    http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10211420&ex_cid=espnapi_public

CBS Lions at Vikings Recap:    http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/play/videos/5Z88k09IH0GB/lions-at-vikings-recap

Pre-Game Reads for Sunday 12-29-13

Lions Articles:

Calvin Johnson inactive vs. Vikings: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-inactive-vs-Vikings/c9ca5014-2179-473e-ab5f-5f3595156111

Starting Lineups: Week 17, Lions at Vikings: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Starting-Lineups-Week-17-Lions-at-Vikings/f14f0c24-c967-41c4-8588-dbc44ac18dc8

GAME PREVIEW: Lions look to end season on good note: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/GAME-PREVIEW-Lions-look-to-end-season-on-good-note/7897cca1-264b-4ddb-be03-6b7cc396583d

Herman Moore Blog: Remembering the Metrodome: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/herman-moore/article-1/Herman-Moore-Blog-Remembering-the-Metrodome/6c5f12d9-65e4-407c-9379-ab396a57b560

Lions' Calvin Johnson out against Vikings with knee pain, could require surgery after all: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/lions_calvin_johnson_out_again.html

4 keys for Detroit Lions to salvage .500 season against Vikings: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/4_keys_for_detroit_lions_to_sa.html

It's Gameday! Detroit Lions take one final road trip to Minnesota Vikings: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/its_gameday_detroit_lions_take.html

3 Detroit Lions to watch: Rookie CB Darius Slay set to return after knee surgery: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/3_detroit_lions_to_watch.html

Conflicting reports emerge on Jim Schwartz's future ahead of Lions final game: http://nfl.si.com/2013/12/29/jim-schwartz-detroit-lions-coaching-future/

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 12-29-13

Lions Articles:

O'HARA: Fauria has been an ultra-specialist in Lions' offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Fauria-has-been-an-ultra-specialist-in-Lions-offense/a77bb919-30cc-435b-8e0f-243e59842b34

TWENTYMAN: The Lions won't miss the Metrodome: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-The-Lions-wont-miss-the-Metrodome/1d868ce1-068b-4883-8ab8-c15a843c2fc3

WEEK IN REVIEW: It was a somber holiday week for the Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/WEEK-IN-REVIEW-It-was-a-somber-holiday-week-for-the-Lions/cd4166e3-8217-41e2-8c14-03b7b93a0986

Changes are fast approaching for Lions as they search for playoff-ready team in off-season: http://www.freep.com/article/20131229/SPORTS01/312290088/Changes-fast-approaching-Lions-they-search-playoff-ready-team-off-season

Lions running backs Bell, Bush could set NFL benchmark today: http://www.freep.com/article/20131229/SPORTS01/312290092/Lions-running-backs-Bell-Bush-could-set-NFL-benchmark-today

Three questions with Lions right tackle Jason Fox, who is not ashamed of 'The U': http://www.freep.com/article/20131229/SPORTS01/312290108/Three-questions-Lions-right-tackle-Jason-Fox-who-not-ashamed-U-

A scout's take: Recalling a Viking battle in Pontiac in 1977: http://www.freep.com/article/20131229/SPORTS01/312290110/A-scout-s-take-Recalling-Viking-battle-Pontiac-1977

Lions excited to put finishes touches on Minneapolis' Metrodome: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131228/SPORTS0101/312280053/1126/sports0101/Lions-excited-put-finishes-touches-Minneapolis-Metrodome

Detroit Lions conclude disappointing season in Minnesota: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_vikings.html

Ask Kyle: Thoughts on Jim Schwartz, Martin Mayhew, Matthew Stafford as Black Monday looms: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/ask_kyle_detroit_lions_2.html

Lions hope to end disappointing season with win over Vikings: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131228/lions-hope-to-end-disappointing-season-with-win-over-vikings/1

Friday's comments from Schwartz, Cunningham: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/28/5249134/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-gunther-cunningham-friday

Four keys for Detroit against the Vikings: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4463/four-keys-for-detroit-against-the-vikings

Burleson embracing his return to the start: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4458/burleson-embracing-his-return-to-the-start

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Adrian Peterson ruled out vs. Lions: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10205801/adrian-peterson-minnesota-vikings-ruled-vs-detroit-lions

Vikings: No Peterson means more passing: http://espn.go.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/3802/vikings-no-peterson-means-more-passing

Frazier, Schwartz face possibility of final football games: http://www.sctimes.com/viewart/20131228/SPORTS/312280037/Frazier-Schwartz-face-possibility-final-football-games

Previews and Predictions:

Game 16 Lions Vs Vikings: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/game-16-lions-vs-vikings-previews-and.html

Video:

Scout's take: Ford Jr. meticulous in past Lions coaching hires: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2979730285001

Video: What to make of Matthew Stafford's development: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/video_what_to_make_of_matthew.html

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 12-29-13

Lions Articles:

Calvin Johnson questionable; Houston doubtful; Levy probable: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-questionable-Houston-doubtful-Levy-probable/2a87bb3e-1cb8-47a5-9f94-23d565f224d2

NOTEBOOK: Offensive line play; young defenders on the rise and Sunday focus: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Offensive-line-play-young-defenders-on-the-rise-and-Sunday-focus/791e060f-9d93-44f0-b5da-5a457a996523

PRO BOWL: Calvin Johnson, Ndamukong Suh named to the Pro Bowl: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRO-BOWL-Calvin-Johnson-Ndamukong-Suh-named-to-the-Pro-Bowl/b31fe567-7ab0-4ac5-b279-1d0d8c572aad

Lions' Stafford not looking for outside QB coaching: http://www.freep.com/article/20131228/SPORTS01/312280065/lions-nfl

Lions D-coordinator Cunningham doesn't fret about losing his job: http://www.freep.com/article/20131228/SPORTS01/312280077/lions-nfl

Lions RB Bush suggests team chemistry a bit off: http://www.freep.com/article/20131228/SPORTS01/312280066/lions-nfl

Transcript of live chat with Lions writer Dave Birkett: http://live.freep.com/Event/Chat_with_Lions_writer_Dave_Birkett_18

Jim Schwartz lifted Lions out of basement, but that's no longer enough: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131227/SPORTS0101/312270075/1126/sports0101/Jim-Schwartz-lifted-Lions-out-basement-s-no-longer-enough

Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham trying not to think about job status: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131227/SPORTS0101/312270084/1126/sports0101/Lions-defensive-coordinator-Gunther-Cunningham-trying-not-think-about-job-status

Israel Idonije is third Lions player designated to IR, DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah signed to 53-man roster: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/israel_idonije_is_third_lions.html

Reggie Bush: Detroit Lions flopped because of chemistry: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/reggie_bush_detroit_lions_flop.html

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson questionable, two starting CBs doubtful for finale against the Vikings: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_wr_calvin_johnso_30.html

Calvin Johnson, Ndamukong Suh named to Pro Bowl; DeAndre Levy, Larry Warford snubbed: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/calvin_johnson_ndamukong_suh_n.html

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Calvin Johnson, Ndamukong Suh headed to Pro Bowl: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131227/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-ndamukong-suh-headed-to-pro-bowl

Pro Bowl selections: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4468/pro-bowl-selections-detroit-lions

What the Lions will play for against Vikings: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4444/what-the-lions-will-play-for-against-vikings

CoachSpeak: Chris Greenwood and man coverage: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/27/5248610/coachspeak-chris-greenwood-man-coverage

Best coaching candidates for potential Black Monday teams. (For the Lions it's Ken Wisehunt): http://nfl.si.com/2013/12/27/bill-obrien-greg-roman-kevin-sumlin-back-monday-coach-candidates/

Pro Bowl snubs (Warford is picked as one): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000304774/article/2014-pro-bowl-roster-snubs

Complete offensive, defensive rosters for 2014 NFL Pro Bowl: http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story/0ap2000000304771/article/2014-pro-bowl-complete-rosters

2014 Pro Bowl roster analysis: Offense: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000304772/article/2014-pro-bowl-roster-analysis-offense

2014 Pro Bowl roster analysis: Defense: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000304798/article/2014-pro-bowl-roster-analysis-defense

50 thoughts on Pro Bowl roster announcement (#11 is on Stafford having a worse completion percentage than 30 other QBs. #26 is on CJ and #50 is on Suh earning a $1 million bonus for making the pro bowl): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/50-thoughts-on-pro-bowl-announcement-122713

Previews and Predictions:

Game 16 Lions Vs Vikings: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/game-16-lions-vs-vikings-previews-and.html

Video:

ANSWER THE BELL: NYE Resolution: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/ANSWER-THE-BELL-NYE-Resolution/efcdfd87-d2f4-4aec-898e-e738c3e2c50b

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Don't forget to read the Evening Lions Links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/evening-lions-links-for-friday-12-27-13.html

Evening Lions Links for Friday 12-27-13

Lions Articles:

PRACTICE REPORT: Calvin Johnson misses last Lions practice of the year: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Calvin-Johnson-misses-last-Lions-practice-of-the-year/2a87bb3e-1cb8-47a5-9f94-23d565f224d2

Stafford says he'll be highly motivated this offseason: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Stafford-says-hell-be-highly-motivated-this-offseason/215a6db9-f317-46a1-9e2b-4ed8c585b088

Calvin Johnson's season appears over after missing another practice: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/calvin_johnsons_season_appears.html

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford has no interest in working with a QB guru: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_37.html

Gunther Cunningham: Lions coaches have talked about their uncertain future: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/gunther_cunningham_lions_coach.html

With a loss in season finale, Detroit Lions could be drafting in the top 10: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/with_a_loss_in_season_finale_d.html

Detroit Lions Q&A: Mikel Leshoure bought his mother a house: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_qa_mikel_leshour.html

DETROIT LIONS: Joique Bell takes big step this season: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131227/detroit-lions-joique-bell-takes-big-step-this-season

Lions have two on Barnwell's All-Pro team: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4414/lions-have-two-on-barnwells-all-pro-team

Lions Mailbag: Looking toward the future: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4401/lions-mailbag-looking-toward-the-future

QOTW: New Year's resolutions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4427/qotw-new-years-resolutions

Chalk: Stafford is not the answer for the Lions: http://www.ourmidland.com/sports/chalk-stafford-is-not-the-answer-for-the-lions/article_1d39a10b-2cb9-556b-bc40-d6bdbe1dcf76.html

Prisco's Pro Bowl picks: Peyton Manning, Drew Brees edge Brady (he has CJ, Warford and Suh making the team): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24388264/priscos-pro-bowl-picks-peyton-manning-drew-brees-edge-tom-brady

Matt Asiata starting with Adrian Peterson doubtful and Toby Gerhart out: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/27/matt-asiata-starting-with-adrian-peterson-doubtful-and-toby-gerhart-out/

Video:

Jim Schwartz on developing players: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-developing-players-/5e4e994e-b0c8-4caa-9a1b-51c4e510d223

Matthew Stafford on looking ahead: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Matthew-Stafford-on-looking-ahead-/a459ae88-c795-485e-a100-842b2c827413