Morning Lions Links for Friday 1-17-13

Lions Articles:

NOTEBOOK: Ndamukong Suh extension talks; Mayhew on criticism and continuing to run the ball: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Ndamukong-Suh-extension-talks-Mayhew-on-criticism-and-continuing-to-run-the-ball/fb1cebc8-a0bf-4d41-82b2-328bb0399eaf

"The Dagger" ultimately resulted in Jim Caldwell's hiring in Detroit: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/The-Dagger-ultimately-resulted-in-Jim-Caldwells-hiring-in-Detroit/fdf56694-944e-44a2-bbc8-4ee919a27792

Lewand: Suh, Lions have mutual interest in contract extension: http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/SPORTS01/301160102/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh

Former Colts DB Marlin Jackson, on Caldwell: 'Everybody respected him': http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/SPORTS01/301160098/jim-caldwell-detroit-lions-indianapolis-colts

Lewand would get a Buckeye tattoo if Tressel could help Lions win: http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/SPORTS01/301160082/detroit-lions-jim-tressel-caldwell

Press clippings: Caldwell seems like a good fit for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/SPORTS01/301160111/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell

Lions' Mayhew had a feeling Whisenhunt might want Titans job: http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/SPORTS01/301160088/ken-whisenhunt-tennessee-titans-detroit-lions

Lions retain Bonamego on special teams; other assistant coaches TBD: http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/SPORTS01/301160146/detroit-lions-coaching-staff-changes

Lions confident Jim Caldwell will get Matthew Stafford back to 2011 form: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140116/SPORTS0101/301160088/1126/sports0101/Lions-confident-Jim-Caldwell-will-get-Matthew-Stafford-back-2011-form

Teryl Austin will be Lions' defensive coordinator, sources say: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140116/SPORTS0101/301160134/1004/SPORTS/Teryl-Austin-will-be-Lions--defensive-coordinator--sources-say

Lions coach Jim Caldwell would rather run than pass: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140117/SPORTS0101/301170031/1126/Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-would-rather-run-than-pass

Players say Lions' Calvin Johnson among most respected in NFL: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140116/SPORTS0101/301160093/1126/sports0101/Players-say-Lions-Calvin-Johnson-among-most-respected-NFL

Xanders' contributions would be missed in Lions' front office, Mayhew says: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140116/SPORTS0101/301160107/1126/sports0101/Xanders-contributions-would-missed-Lions-front-office-Mayhew-says

Report: Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell will retain multiple assistant coaches: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_wil.html

Matthew Stafford's QB coach, Todd Downing, among assistants sacked by Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/qb_coach_todd_downing_among_as.html

Report: Ravens' Teryl Austin will be hired as Detroit Lions' defensive coordinator: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_teryl_austin.html

Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell vows to have a team that won't shoot itself in the foot: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_vow.html

Jim Caldwell says Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford has skills, work ethic to be great: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/jim_caldwell_believes_detroit.html

Detroit Lions ignore criticisms about Jim Caldwell hire, insist they got their man: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell.html

Indianapolis Colts GM confirms Detroit Lions have not requested permission to talk to Clyde Christensen: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/indianapolis_colts_gm_confirms.html

Tom Lewand open to adding Jim Tressel to staff if he helps Lions win: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_jim_tressel.html

Bill Ford Jr.: Detroit Lions ownership 'frustrated' by losing, hopeful Jim Caldwell is answer: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/bill_ford_jr_detroit_lions_own.html

Lions among NFL teams praised for diversity in coaching search: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140116/lions-among-nfl-teams-praised-for-diversity-in-coaching-search

Detroit Lions: Jim Caldwell works on staff, retains John Bonamego: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140116/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-works-on-staff-retains-john-bonamego

Does Jim Caldwell Believe Matt Stafford Is The Franchise QB?: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/16/does-jim-caldwell-believe-matt-stafford-is-the-franchise-qb-blog/

Caldwell Poised To Take Advantage Of Second Chance To Be A Head Coach: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/16/caldwell-poised-to-take-advantage-of-second-chance-to-be-a-head-coach/

Lions Open About Pursuing Ken Whisenhunt: 'We Had Two Plan A's': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/16/lions-open-about-pursuing-ken-whisenhunt-we-had-two-plan-as/

Will Jim Tressel come to Detroit?: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/will-jim-tressel-come-to-detroit-011614

Solid first day for Jim Caldwell: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/solid-first-day-for-jim-caldwell-011514

Timing is right for Caldwell to restore Lions' pride: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/timing-is-right-for-caldwell-to-restore-lions-pride-011614

Lions retain ST coach John Bonamego: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5143/lions-retain-st-coach-john-bonamego

Morning Roar: Some Caldwell impressions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5109/morning-roar-some-jim-caldwell-impressions

What Lions might get with DC Teryl Austin: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5121/what-lions-might-get-with-dc-teryl-austin

NFLN survey/franchise player: Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5077/nfln-surveystart-a-team-lions

NFLN survey/most respected: Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5079/nfln-surveyrespected-player-lions

Ten plays that shaped Lions season -- No. 3: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5116/ten-plays-that-shaped-lions-season-no-3

Ten plays that shaped Lions season -- No. 2: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5135/ten-plays-that-shaped-lions-season-no-2

Detroit Lions coaching staff tracker: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/16/5316120/detroit-lions-coaching-staff-tracker-2014

Talking Vance Joseph, Bill Sheridan, Jim Tressel: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/16/5315682/lions-coaching-rumors-vance-joseph-bill-sheridan-jim-tressel

Quotes from Jim Caldwell's introductory presser: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/16/5314588/jim-caldwell-press-conference-quotes

Lions notes: Jim Caldwell gets four-year deal: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/16/5314618/lions-notes-jim-caldwell-contract

Examiner on Lions naming Teryl Austin defensive coordinator: http://www.examiner.com/article/lions-to-name-teryl-austin-defensive-coordinator

PFF Pass Rushing Productivity, Interior Defenders (Suh is #6): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/01/16/pass-rushing-productivity-interior-defenders/

Lions DT Suh set for massive payday: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-dt-suh-set-massive-155122140--nfl.html

Jim Caldwell Perfect For Detroit Lions and Matthew Stafford: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/16/jim-caldwell-perfect-for-detroit-lions-and-matthew-stafford/

Caldwell hiring perpetuates great debacle in Detroit: http://www.thedailyreporter.com/article/20140116/SPORTS/140119342

Arkush Arkush: Vikings, Lions go own ways: http://www.daily-chronicle.com/2014/01/16/arkush-arkush-vikings-lions-go-own-ways/aevez3m/?page=1

Culbreath: Coaching matters in Detroit hire: http://www.toledofreepress.com/2014/01/16/culbreath-coaching-matters-in-detroit-hire/

Detroit Lions Joique Bell wows the fans at auto show: http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20140116/NEWS/301160135/Detroit-Lions-Joique-Bell-wows-fans-auto-show

2014 Draft:

2014 Shrine Game: Thursday East and West Practice Recap: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2013-shrine-game-thursday-east-and-west-practice-recap.html

TFY Draft's Shrine East Practice Notes: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9215

TFY Draft's Shrine West Practice Notes: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9221

NFL draft prospects could boost stock in all-star games: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/01/17/nfl-draft-prospects-senior-bowl-shrine-game-nflpa-collegiate-bowl/4559983/

Are too many underclassmen declaring for the NFL Draft? A record number of underclassmen declared for the NFL Draft. Is this concerning?: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/16/underclassmen-declaring-nfl-draft-johnny-manziel/

Video:

TIM AND MIKE: One-on-one with Jim Caldwell: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-One-on-one-with-Jim-Caldwell/fd69ff7b-f012-4e94-b9cf-9fcb02f91f7a

Inside the Huddle: Calvin Johnson Contemplations: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10305257