Evening Lions Links for Tuesday 1-14-14

Lions Articles:

Three Lions make PFWA All-Rookie team: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Three-Lions-make-PFWA-All-Rookie-team/3c54aae8-5a97-4ef6-9f8f-692e42f5f55d

Nate Burleson and Dominic Raiola round out player-voted honors: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Nate-Burleson-and-Dominic-Raiola-round-out-player-voted-honors/8a392f0a-50f6-4dd6-948a-016fa696141b

Brian Xanders to interview for Dolphins GM job today: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Brian-Xanders-to-interview-for-Dolphins-GM-job-today/17cb7670-f064-49df-b178-f3a766406b4f

Detroit Lions pick Jim Caldwell as coach; early player reaction is positive: http://www.freep.com/relart/20140114/SPORTS01/301140093/Detroit-Lions-pick-Jim-Caldwell-coach-early-player-reaction-positive

New Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell's staff coming together quickly: http://www.freep.com/article/20140114/SPORTS01/301140117/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-staff

Drew Sharp: Second-choice Caldwell has to get Lions turned around -- and quickly: http://www.freep.com/article/20140114/COL08/301140107/jim-caldwell-detroit-lions

National reaction to Lions hiring Caldwell as head coach: http://www.freep.com/article/20140114/SPORTS01/140114010/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-reaction

Tennessee columnist takes shot at Detroit but says Whisenhunt feels right for Titans: http://www.freep.com/article/20140114/SPORTS01/301140103/ken-whisenhunt-tennessee-titans-detroit-lions

Lions hire Caldwell as coach: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140114/SPORTS0101/301140092/1126/Lions-hire-Caldwell-coach

Jim Caldwell not the Lions' first choice, but that may be a good thing: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140114/SPORTS0101/301140115/1126/Jim-Caldwell-not-Lions-first-choice-may-good-thing

What they're saying: Comments and tweets about the Lions hiring Jim Caldwell: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140114/SPORTS0101/301140097/1126/What-they-re-saying-Comments-tweets-about-Lions-hiring-Jim-Caldwell

Jim Caldwell becomes first black head coach in Detroit Lions' 83-year history: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/report_detroit_lions_hire_jim.html

Report: Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell could reunite with former OC Clyde Christensen: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/report_detroit_lions_coach_jim_2.html

Detroit Lions get 'accountability' and 'discipline' with Jim Caldwell, says ex-Colts player: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_getting_accounta.html

Analysis: New Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell should target experienced play-callers for his staff: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/analysis_detroit_lions_hire.html

Tony Dungy: Detroit Lions headed to 2014 playoffs under Jim Caldwell: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/tony_dungy_detroit_lions_heade.html

Titans offered Ken Whisenhunt more money, roster control than Detroit Lions, according to reports: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/titans_offered_ken_whisenhunt.html

Poll: Do you approve of Jim Caldwell's hire as Detroit Lions coach?: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/poll_do_you_approve_of_jim_cal.html

Detroit Lions: Jim Caldwell 26th coach, a look back at first 25: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140114/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-26th-coach-a-look-back-at-first-25

Detroit Lions: Names surface for Jim Caldwell's staff: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/01/detroit-lions-names-surface-for-jim.html

Lions' hire of Jim Caldwell praised by long-time Colts Center Jeff Saturday: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/01/lions-hire-of-jim-caldwell-praised-by.html

Lions hire Jim Caldwell as next head coach (With pros and con's): http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-hire-jim-caldwell-as-next-head-coach-011414

Potential candidates to join Jim Caldwell in Detroit: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/potential-candidates-to-join-jim-caldwell-in-detroit-011414

Blunder with Colts still haunts Jim Caldwell: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/blunder-with-colts-still-haunts-jim-caldwell-011414

William Clay Ford Makes Statement On Hiring Of Jim Caldwell: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/14/william-clay-ford-makes-statement-on-hiring-of-jim-caldwell/

Lions And Ravens Players React To Jim Caldwell Hiring: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/14/lions-and-ravens-players-react-to-jim-caldwell-hiring/

Twitter Users React Instantly To The Hiring Of Jim Caldwell: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/14/twitter-users-react-instantly-to-the-hiring-of-jim-caldwell/

Whisenhunt Snub Of Detroit Says A Lot About Stafford: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/14/whisenhunt-snub-of-detroit-says-a-lot-about-stafford/

Lions put faith in Caldwell's positives: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/lions-putting-faith-in-caldwells-plusses-not-minuses

Ermanni: Not sold on Caldwell: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/24447704/ermanni-not-sold-on-caldwell

Lions make interesting choice in Caldwell: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5017/lions-make-interesting-choice-in-caldwell

John Wooten, players happy about Caldwell: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5025/john-wooten-players-happy-about-caldwell?ex_cid=espnapi_public

My thoughts on Lions hiring Caldwell: http://espn.go.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/5866/my-thoughts-on-lions-hiring-caldwell

Possibilities for Lions staff under Caldwell: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5038/possibilities-for-lions-staff-under-caldwell

Ten plays that shaped Lions season -- No. 4: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4989/ten-plays-that-shaped-lions-season-no-4

Who will be on Jim Caldwell's coaching staff?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/14/5308288/jim-caldwell-lions-coaching-staff-rumors

Lions notes: Montell Owens takes pay cut: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/14/5305476/lions-notes-montell-owens-contract-pay-cut

Can Caldwell fix Stafford?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000313070/article/can-jim-caldwell-help-matthew-stafford-hit-next-level

Jim Caldwell’s top job: Corralling Matt Stafford: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/01/14/114458/

OC Ron Prince reportedly leaving Rutgers for Detroit Lions: http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/14/oc-ron-prince-reportedly-leaving-rutgers-for-detroit-lions/

Jim Caldwell wants Teryl Austin as his defensive coordinator: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/14/jim-caldwell-wants-teryl-austin-as-his-defensive-coordinator/

Detroit Lions’ search for a ‘safe’ hire may have been a fool’s errand: http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/14/detroit-lions-head-coach-search

Peter King on what happened with Whisenhunt: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/01/14/why-whisenhunt-makes-sense/

Is he Plan B?: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/14/lions-jim-caldwell/

Remember Peyton Manning's disgust over a Jim Caldwell blunder? That's what Detroit Lions' new head coach is fighting: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/remember-peyton-manning-s-look-of-disgust-over-a-jim-caldwell-blunder--that-s-what-detroit-lions--new-head-coach-is-fighting-195618644-nfl.html

Detroit Lions hire former Colts coach Jim Caldwell to be their next head coach: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/detroit-lions-hire-former-colts-coach-jim-caldwell-174418351--nfl.html

Report: Detroit Lions Hire Eagles QB Coach Bill Lazor as Offensive Coordinator: http://www.philly.com/sports/eagles/?wss=/philly/sports/eagles&id=240159581

Miscellaneous:

Patience rewarded: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-14/nfl-coaching-hires-jim-caldwell-whisenhunt-obrien-gruden-vikings-browns-rushing-decisions-bears-eagles

Jim Caldwell Did Not Earn Detroit Lions Head Coaching Job in 2013: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/14/jim-caldwell-did-not-earn-detroit-lions-head-coaching-job-in-2013/

Was Jim Caldwell the Right Choice for the Detroit Lions?: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/14/was-jim-caldwell-the-right-choice-for-the-detroit-lions/

Reggie Bush Had Good, Not Great Debut Season With Detroit Lions: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/14/reggie-bush-had-good-not-great-debut-season-with-detroit-lions/

Video:

PFT Live: Titans talk with Jim Wyatt, Lions talk with Dave Birkett: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/14/pft-live-titans-talk-with-jim-wyatt-lions-talk-with-dave-birkett/

Caldwell A Perfect Fit For Lions: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10293039

Lions Hire Caldwell As New Head Coach: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10292615&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Tony Dungy Talks about Lions Hiring Jim Caldwell: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/24448611/tony-dungy-talks-about-lions-hiring-jim-caldwell