Morning Lions Links for Saturday 12-14-13

Lions Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Ross earning more opportunities; Ravens double-sided edge rush and more: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Ross-earning-more-opportunities-Ravens-double-sided-edge-rush-and-more/27b6bc12-9f1f-4ce0-a662-f42f9164932f

10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: Who is to blame for all the turnovers?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-questions/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-WITH-TWENTYMAN-Who-is-to-blame-for-all-the-turnovers/38d3683f-4e55-432f-82ca-4798043a0124

FRIDAY FOCUS: Ravens are a veteran team that knows how to earn clutch wins: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/FRIDAY-FOCUS-Ravens-are-a-veteran-team-that-knows-how-to-earn-clutch-wins/8eee3982-2aa1-4f31-abe1-7acf2be59149

Calvin Johnson Blog: "Don't feel pressure, apply it": http://www.detroitlions.com/news/calvin-johnson/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-Blog-Dont-feel-pressure-apply-it/acd3306a-ba92-48f4-85e3-789196202be9

Linehan says Leshoure has bright future; but will it be with Lions?: http://www.freep.com/article/20131213/SPORTS01/312130105/detroit-lions-mikel-leshoure

Lions' Megatron says Matt who?: http://www.freep.com/article/20131213/SPORTS01/312130104/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-matt-elam

Lions practice: Houston remains out; cornerback depth an issue: http://www.freep.com/article/20131213/SPORTS01/312130077/detroit-lions-practice-injuries

Lions' Reiff makes strides at tackle: http://www.freep.com/article/20131214/SPORTS01/312140025/detroit-lions-riley-reiff

Lions line will have its hands full protecting Matthew Stafford from Ravens: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131213/SPORTS0101/312130128/1126/sports0101/Lions-line-will-its-hands-full-protecting-Matthew-Stafford-from-Ravens

Though idle, Lions' Mikel Leshoure believes he has much to offer: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131213/SPORTS0101/312130130/1126/sports0101/Though-idle-Lions-Mikel-Leshoure-believes-he-has-much-offer

Lions' cornerbacks dinged up heading into Ravens game: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131213/SPORTS0101/312130098/1126/sports0101/Lions-cornerbacks-dinged-up-heading-into-Ravens-game

NFL doesn't fine Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley for roughing Philadelphia Eagles QB Nick Foles: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/nfl_doesnt_fine_detroit_lions.html

Calvin Johnson on Ravens' Matt Elam: 'We got to test him out': http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/calvin_johnson_on_ravens_matt.html

Mikel Leshoure still has a bright future says Detroit Lions OC Scott Linehan: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/mikel_leshoure_still_has_a_bri.html

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Calvin Johnson gets better not older: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131213/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-gets-better-not-older

Detroit Lions face challenge in Baltimore Ravens' defense: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131213/detroit-lions-face-challenge-in-baltimore-ravens-defense

Jim Schwartz Addresses Whether He Is On The Hot Seat: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/13/jim-schwartz-addresses-whether-he-is-on-the-hot-seat/

Friday's comments from Schwartz, Linehan: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/13/5201898/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-scott-linehan-friday

CoachSpeak: The Ravens run game: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/13/5207878/coachspeak-ravens-run-game

A look at how Detroit's gunners cover punts: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3960/a-look-at-how-detroits-gunners-cover-punts

Calvin Johnson anticipates testing Elam: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3958/johnson-anticipates-testing-elam-on-monday

Reggie Bush: Not living up to expectations has been humbling: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/13/reggie-bush-not-living-up-to-expectations-has-been-humbling/

Ravens’ O-linemen say Lions’ D-linemen are tough, not dirty: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/13/ravens-o-linemen-say-lions-d-linemen-are-tough-not-dirty/

Elvis Dumervil returns to practice: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/13/elvis-dumervil-returns-to-practice/

Monday nighter between Lions, Ravens among games of week: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20131211/must-attend-games/

2014 free agents likely to get overpaid (one of the FAs mentioned is Pettigrew): http://nfl.si.com/2013/12/13/eight-in-the-box-free-agents-overpaid/

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson addresses Matt Elam’s comments about his age: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/detroit-lions-receiver-calvin-johnson-addresses-matt-elam-200433217--nfl.html

Lions hoping for stronger finish vs. Ravens: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-hoping-stronger-finish-vs-214819431--nfl.html

Joique Bell Provides Options in Backfield for Detroit Lions: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/13/joique-bell-provides-options-in-backfield-for-detroit-lions/

Detroit Lions: Matt Elam's Comments Not Required for Motivation: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/13/detroit-lions-matt-elams-comments-not-required-for-motivation/

Rallying Around Detroit Lions Unconditionally Is Great For City: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/13/rallying-around-detroit-lions-unconditionally-is-great-for-city/

Ravens vs. Lions: Joe Flacco Should Torch Weak Detroit Secondary: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/13/ravens-vs-lions-joe-flacco-should-torch-weak-detroit-secondary/

5 Baltimore Ravens Players to Watch vs. Detroit Lions: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/13/5-baltimore-ravens-players-to-watch-vs-detroit-lions/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Where the Ravens rank on offense, defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/4548/where-the-ravens-rank-on-offense-defense-11

Ravens offensive line preparing for big challenge: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/blogs/sports/ravens/ravens-offensive-line-preparing-for-big-challenge/article_18a70795-1694-5fc1-a450-5cbd28fc7ff1.html

Previews and Predictions:

Game 14 Lions-Ravens: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2013/12/game-14-lions-vs-ravens-previews-and.html

Miscellaneous:

49ers' Wright set for Tampa Bay return: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/49ers-39-wright-set-tampa-223544041--nfl.html

Videos:

Jim Schwartz on Ravens' D-line: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-Ravens-D-line-/a75f85da-066c-4852-bfb2-07dca4ff134f

Scott Linehan on the offensive line: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Scott-Linehan-on-the-offensive-line/dbd90cb6-7f4c-489e-b34f-699d4c1b5661

Calvin Johnson on Matt Elam: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-on-Matt-Elam/eade9c35-4cf0-465e-8217-a37cbf6d5f8c

Sports Illustrated writer: Lions talented, Megatron humble: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2932152795001

Audio:

Mike Stone From The Ticket In Detroit Joins The Scott Garceau Show: http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/12/13/mike-stone-from-the-ticket-in-detroit-joins-the-scott-garceau-show/