Morning Lions Links for Thursday 12-5-13

Lions Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Plenty of passes to go around, fast-paced Philly and something's got to give: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Plenty-of-passes-to-go-around-fast-paced-Philly-and-somethings-got-to-give/820c2a44-916f-49a0-b0e9-b3472ef2e13d

Reggie Bush and Joique Bell a dynamic duo in Lions backfield: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Reggie-Bush-and-Joique-Bell-a-dynamic-duo-in-Lions-backfield/6aa9697c-5af8-4c37-96ea-69e638c101a4

Megatron misses Lions practice again; 'Not going to play this week?' jokes Eagles' Kelly: http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/312040106/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-injury

Lions notebook: CB Houston might be OK to play vs. Eagles: http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/312040036/detroit-lions-chris-houston

Voting update: Stafford could be Lions' first Pro Bowl QB in 41 years: http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/312040119/detroit-lions-pro-bowl-voting-matthew-stafford

Lions Gab: Answering questions on draft misses, coaching miscues and why they don't blitz more: http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/131204015/detroit-lions-gab-lionsgab

Lions notes:   Bush says offense can dominate any team:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131205/SPORTS01/312050062/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-offens-can-dominate

Lions defense ready for Eagles fast pace:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131205/SPORTS01/312050046/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-fast-paced-offense

Matured Eagles QB Foles has yet to throw a pick this year:    http://www.freep.com/article/20131205/SPORTS01/312050052/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-nick-foles

Austin calls it a 'relief' to know he's part of Lions' plans: http://www.freep.com/article/20131204/SPORTS01/312040074/detroit-lions-tennessee-titans-rodney-austin

Stafford spreads the wealth in Lions passing attack:    http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131205/SPORTS0101/312050027/1126/Matthew-Stafford-spreads-wealth-Lions-passing-attack

Eagles' Chip Kelly probably won't get his wish to avoid Lions' Calvin Johnson: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131204/SPORTS0101/312040084/1126/sports0101/Eagles-Chip-Kelly-probably-won-t-get-his-wish-avoid-Lions-Calvin-Johnson

Lions' Suh, Fairley will put the heat on Michigan's Todd Herremans in Eagles game: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131204/SPORTS0101/312040069/1126/sports0101/Lions-Suh-Fairley-will-put-heat-Michigan-s-Todd-Herremans-Eagles-game

Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush held out of practice with a calf injury: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_running_back_reg.html

Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh knew he'd be fined for throat slash: Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh knew he'd be fined for throat slash

Detroit Lions' Jim Schwartz places emphasis on staying behind sideline to avoid Mike Tomlin's situation: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_jim_schwartz_on_1.html

Don't forget the tea: Detroit Lions to kick off London game at 9:30 a.m. Eastern: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/dont_forget_the_tea_detroit_li.html

Lions not intimidated, at all, by Chip Kelly's high-speed offense:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/detroit_lions_philadelphia_eag.html

DETROIT LIONS NOTES: Jim Schwartz's tough lesson on the sideline: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/article/op/20131204/NEWS/131209693

Eagles' QB Nick Foles poses challenge for Detroit Lions: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20131204/eagles-qb-nick-foles-poses-challenge-for-detroit-lions

Jim Schwartz Needs To Win A Playoff Game To Keep His Job: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/04/jim-schwartz-needs-to-win-a-playoff-game-to-keep-his-job-blog/

Many NFL Players Want Thursday Games To Disappear; Reggie Bush Says 'It's Like A Car Crash': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/12/04/many-nfl-players-want-thursday-games-to-disappear-reggie-bush-says-its-like-a-car-crash/

Ziggy Ansah proves he's a hit, not a miss: http://www.foxsportsdetroit.com/nfl/detroit-lions/story/Ziggy-Ansah-proves-hes-a-hit-not-a-miss?blockID=969189&feedID=3862

Film review: Lions rookie check-in: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/4/5174524/film-review-lions-rookie-check-in

Jim Schwartz's comments from Wednesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/4/5176008/lions-quotes-jim-schwartz-wednesday

Lions at the third quarter mark:  Defense:    http://www.examiner.com/article/the-detroit-lions-at-the-three-quarters-mark-defense

In goal-line scenarios, Lions are NFL's best: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3639/in-goal-line-scenarios-lions-are-nfls-best

Seven Lions in Top 10 in Pro Bowl voting: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3623/seven-lions-in-top-10-in-pro-bowl-voting

Suh knew throat slash was fineable offense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3615/suh-knew-throat-slash-was-fineable-offense

Schwartz, others react to Mike Tomlin's fine: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3619/schwartz-others-react-to-mike-tomlins-fine

QOTW: Pregame or night before meal: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/3633/qotw-pregame-or-night-before-meal

Reggie Bush and his calf land on injury report: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/04/reggie-bush-and-his-calf-land-on-injury-report/

Suh wants to change bad reputation:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/12/05/ndamuknong-suh-wants-to-change-bad-reputation/

Brandt handicaps the MVP race (CJ is #6):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000292562/article/russell-wilson-nick-foles-peyton-manning-lead-mvp-race

Get rest: Falcons-Lions clash in London will be a morning affair (some tips for handling a morning kickoff): http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/get-rest-falcons-lions-clash-in-london-will-be-a-morning-affair-120413

Reggie Bush latest player against NFL games on Thursday: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24337809/reggie-bush-latest-player-against-nfl-games-on-thursday

NFL Rookie Report: Ezekial "Ziggy" Ansah makes Lions defensive line elite: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2013-12-04/ezekial-ziggy-ansah-nfl-rookie-scouting-report-analysis-detroit-lions-lacy-mcgloin-austin

Up-tempo Eagles next test for Suh, Lions:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/tempo-eagles-next-test-suh-084536611--nfl.html

Fourth quarter hasn't benn kind to the Eagles:    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/fourth-quarter-hasn-39-t-084640254--nfl.html

Shutdown Corner Playoff Projection – Who can stop the Seahawks? Maybe the Detroit Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-playoff-projection-stop-seahawks-maybe-detroit-193213650--nfl.html

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

Final Games of Detroit Lions' Schedule Unexpectedly Tough: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/final-games-of-detroit-lions-schedule-unexpectedly-tough/

Lions vs. Eagles: Philadelphia Must Account For Reggie Bush: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/lions-vs-eagles-philadelphia-must-account-for-reggie-bush/

Lions vs. Eagles: Philadelphia Pass Rush Must Get To Matthew Stafford: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/lions-vs-eagles-philadelphia-pass-rush-must-get-to-matthew-stafford/

Lions vs. Eagles: Philadelphia Passing Game Needs To Take advantage of weak Detroit secondary: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/lions-vs-eagles-philadelphia-passing-game-needs-to-take-advantage-of-weak-detroit-secondary/

Eagles vs. Lions: Another Big Challenge for Philadelphia Secondary: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/another-big-challenge-for-philadelphia-eagles-secondary-vs-detroit-lions/

8 Detroit Lions Who Deserve a Pro Bowl Appearance: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/8-detroit-lions-who-deserve-a-pro-bowl-appearance/

Philadelphia Eagles' Running Game Will Take Backseat vs. Detroit Lions: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/philadelphia-eagles-running-game-will-take-backseat-vs-detroit-lions/

Dirtbags and the Lions:    http://cornellsun.com/blog/2013/12/05/zakour-dirtbags-and-the-lions/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

McCoy set to face another top-5 rush defense: http://nbcphiladelphia.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/mccoy-set-face-another-top-5-rush-defense

Eagles brace for the 'beast': Calvin Johnson: http://nbcphiladelphia.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/eagles-brace-beast-calvin-johnson

Win Against Detroit Lions Would Make Philadelphia Eagles for "Real": http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/12/04/win-against-detroit-lions-would-make-philadelphia-eagles-for-real/

Did Chip Kelly take a shot at the Detroit Lions' defensive scheme?: http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2013/12/did_chip_kelly_take_a_shot_at_the_detroit_lions_defensive_scheme.html

Eagles emphasis on turnovers paying off this season, will be key vs. Lions: http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2013/12/eagles_emphasis_on_turnovers_paying_off_this_season.html

Chip Kelly says Calvin Johnson: 'There's no one else like him': http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2013/12/chip_kelly_says_calvin_johnson_theres_no_one_else_like_him.html

Eagles coach Chip Kelly calls Calvin Johnson the best in the world: http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2013/12/eagles_coach_chip_kelly_calls_calvin_johnson_the_best_in_the_world.html

Video - Conference Call: Matt Stafford: http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/multimedia/videos/Conference_Call_Matthew_Stafford/1201d71d-6a7d-4ebf-a9c4-d278886496cf

2014 Draft:

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

Videos:

Ndamukong Suh on the Eagles: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Schwartz-on-the-Eagles-/e60a9e03-4894-48c2-ba40-8a49fea011a2

Reggie Bush on Philadelphia's defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Reggie-Bush-on-Philadelphias-defense-/6ae9bc83-a6b7-44eb-b3c6-460cd4466860

Ndamukong Suh on the Eagles: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ndamukong-Suh-on-the-Eagles-/767f1c78-e270-464a-93f8-add71c15e1aa

Double Coverage: Lions are in good shape in NFC North, but: http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/2888733743001

Can Lions stop Eagles, Foles on Sunday:    http://freep.com/videonetwork/2894011108001

Which week 14 matchup is the most important (the one guy picks the Lions-Eagles matchup):     http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000292803/Which-Week-14-matchup-is-more-important