Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 12-24-13

Lions Articles:

Jeff Seidel: 12 steps for the Lions to make the playoffs next year: http://www.freep.com/article/20131224/COL38/312240031/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz

Lions came up short, but season not a failure, Schwartz says: http://www.freep.com/article/20131224/SPORTS01/312240032/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz

Lions' Schwartz stands by belief Stafford will improve despite contrary stats: http://www.freep.com/article/20131224/SPORTS01/312240027/detroit-lions

Lions' Stafford is a bust, says CBS Sports writer: http://www.freep.com/article/20131223/SPORTS01/312230110/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-bust

Lions' Schwartz reluctantly admits regret for yelling at booing fans: http://www.freep.com/article/20131223/SPORTS01/312230080/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz

Feedback: Detroit Lions fans disappointed, but not deterred: http://www.freep.com/article/20131223/OPINION04/312230121/1049/sports01/Feedback-Detroit-Lions-fans-disappointed-not-deterred

D'oh! Some Lions fans received their playoff tickets in the mail today: http://www.freep.com/article/20131223/SPORTS01/312230088/detroit-lions-playoff-tickets

Frazier focused on Vikings winning last game vs. Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20131224/SPORTS01/312240016/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings-leslie-frazier

From bumbling to humbling, Lions' next move speaks volumes: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131224/SPORTS0101/312240020/

Autopsy: How fourth-quarter meltdowns killed the Lions' season: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131224/SPORTS0101/312240024/1126/Autopsy-How-fourth-quarter-meltdowns-killed-Lions-season

Monday breakdown: 'Incredibly frustrating' season takes heavy toll on Lions' DeAndre Levy: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20131223/SPORTS0101/312230073/1126/Monday-breakdown-Incredibly-frustrating-season-takes-heavy-toll-Lions-DeAndre-Levy

BRIAN BEAUPIED: Just a hunch: Schwartz to return: http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20131224/SPORTS/312240004/BRIAN-BEAUPIED-Just-hunch-Schwartz-return

Power Rankings:

Shutdown Corner Power Rankings (Lions ranked 20): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings-don-t-nfl-064051051--nfl.html

MLive Power Rankings (Lions ranked 21): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2013/12/nfl_power_rankings_week_17_1.html

Previews and Predictions:

John Breech's score picks (he picks the Vikings to win 30-27): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24386759/nfl-week-17-picks-cardinals-over-49ers-eagles-beat-cowboys

2014 Draft:

Early look at the NFL draft: http://www.jsonline.com/packers#/articles/236899801

Videos:

Belle Tire Coach's View: Nick Fairley: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Belle-Tire-Coachs-View-Nick-Fairley/47762e0f-f8be-4b82-9ed0-1a19a59809b0

COACH SCHWARTZ SEZ: Lions vs. Giants: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/COACH-SCHWARTZ-SEZ-Lions-vs-Giants/b89969eb-6d78-47cb-bbc8-fa0f461ad924

Lions analysis: Should Schwartz have apologized to fans?: http://freep.com/videonetwork/2965951903001

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