Morning Lions Links for Friday 1-24-14

Lions Articles:

Lions receive the only 'A' in Mel Kiper's 2013 NFL draft re-grade: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Lions-receive-the-only-A-in-Mel-Kipers-2013-NFL-draft-re-grade/d2a00f62-3858-4fc1-b2c9-236ec8c7d5d0

GM Martin Mayhew says DT Nick Fairley needs to be more consistent: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/GM-Martin-Mayhew-says-DT-Nick-Fairley-needs-to-be-more-consistent/2280908e-75ac-4658-9000-0102de219d81

Wide-nine defense still has a place in Detroit: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Wide-nine-defense-still-has-a-place-in-Detroit/fd53902f-bc4e-422c-9502-02a314075a55

Ziggy Ansah's success with Lions gives ex-BYU teammates hope: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140123/SPORTS0101/301230106/1126/Ziggy-Ansah-s-success-Lions-gives-ex-BYU-teammates-hope

With contract negotiations looming, Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh changing agents: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/with_contract_negotiations_loo.html

Detroit Lions will join NFL's latest trend: The no-huddle offense: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_will_join_nfls_l.html

Reports: Miami Dolphins inform Detroit Lions' Brian Xander he won't be team's GM: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/reports_miami_dolphins_inform.html

LIONS NOTES: Ndamukong Suh fires agents, could delay extension talks: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/article/op/20140123/NEWS/140129654

Lions roster review: Running back: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/23/5302116/detroit-lions-roster-review-running-back

The next big thing: Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5248/the-next-big-thing-lions

Lions position outlook: Tight ends: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5313/lions-position-outlook-tight-ends

In retrospect, Kiper loves the Lions draft: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5348/in-retrospect-kiper-loves-the-lions-draft

Jay Z could have a role in Suh’s representation: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/23/jay-z-could-have-a-role-in-suhs-representation/

Hindsight is 20/20: Redrafting the first round of the 2013 draft. (Banks still has the Lions taking Ansah): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140123/nfl-draft-2013-redo-sheldon-richardson/

2014 coaching class awards (Caldwell got most opposite of previous coach): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317241/article/2014-nfl-coaching-class-awards

The Detroit Lions Are Close to Being a Very Good Team: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-close-being-very-good-team-173300039--nfl.html

NFL scout: Vikings' Zimmer should worry Packers more than Lions' Caldwell: http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20140123/PKR01/301230450/NFL-scout-Vikings-Zimmer-should-worry-Packers-more-than-Lions-Caldwell

2014 Draft:

Lions draft outlook: Tight ends: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5318/lions-draft-outlook-tight-ends

2014 NFL Draft: 5 Players Detroit Lions Should Target With No. 10 pick: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/23/2014-nfl-draft-5-players-detroit-lions-should-target-with-no-10-overall-pick/

Alabama coach Nick Saban wants early draft entries curbed: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317042/article/alabama-coach-nick-saban-wants-early-draft-entries-curbed

Senior Bowl:

Speedy SVSU receiver Jeff Janis would love to play for hometown Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/cardinals/index.ssf/2014/01/speedy_svsu_receiver_jeff_jani.html

Michigan State safety Isaiah Lewis trying to show he's more than just a hitter at Senior Bowl: http://mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2014/01/michigan_state_safety_isaiah_l_2.html

Tight ends Lynch, Gilmore shine in red-zone drills at Senior Bowl: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317145/article/tight-ends-lynch-gilmore-shine-in-redzone-drills-at-senior-bowl

Is Nebraska's Stanley Jean-Baptiste a cornerback or a safety?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317189/article/is-nebraskas-stanley-jeanbaptiste-a-cornerback-or-a-safety

Derek Carr most impressive QB in Senior Bowl practices: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317122/article/derek-carr-most-impressive-qb-in-senior-bowl-practices

Baylor OL Cyril Richardson learning new techniques: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317030/article/baylor-ol-cyril-richardson-learning-new-techniques

While Derek Carr thrived, Adrian Hubbard struggled: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317289/article/while-derek-carr-thrived-adrian-hubbard-struggled>/a>

Boston College OL Matt Patchan playing catch-up at Senior Bowl: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000317179/article/boston-college-ol-matt-patchan-playing-catchup-at-senior-bowl

Senior Bowl notebook: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Senior-Bowl-notebook-4146.html

Prospects still working to reach potential: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140122/logan-thomas-seantrel-henderson-senior-bowl/

Senior Bowl wrapup: Winners and losers from the week of practice: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/senior-bowl-recap-winners-losers-week-practice-003708596--nfl.html

Who is everyone buzzing about at the Senior Bowl?: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/who-is-everyone-buzzing-about-at-the-senior-bowl-012314

Hoge: 10 Takeaways From The Senior Bowl: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/23/hoge-10-takeaways-from-the-senior-bowl/

Senior Bowl winners, losers: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/23/biggest-winners-losers-senior-bowl-tajh-boyd-aaron-donald/

Senior Bowl: WR Matthews has SEC records, Jerry Rice family connection: http://www.freep.com/article/20140124/SPORTS01/301240028/detroit-lions-jordan-matthews-vanderbilt-jerry-rice

Saginaw Valley State receiver gets noticed at Senior Bowl: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140123/SPORTS0101/301230135/1126/sports0101/Saginaw-Valley-State-receiver-gets-noticed-Senior-Bowl

20 Things I Think I Think About the Senior Bowl: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/01/23/senior-bowl-thoughts/

Video - Risers, sliders at Senior Bowl: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/ncaaf-video/20140122/cfb-staples-senior-bowl-update.sportsillustrated/