Morning Lions Links for Friday 1-3-14

Lions Articles:

Lions looking for next coach to get the most out of QB Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-looking-for-next-coach-to-get-the-most-out-of-QB-Matthew-Stafford/0f5b7b6e-5d28-4e1d-97a9-d082fb5e173b

TWENTYMAN: New coach will be wise to keep assistants Jim and Jeremiah Washburn: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-New-coach-will-be-wise-to-keep-assistants-Jim-and-Jeremiah-Washburn/7c52dfb3-d2e4-4f31-bbd2-c5e380b02c39

STATS PACK: A few key stats from the 2013 season: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-A-few-key-stats-from-the-2013-season/99e93a97-5547-4fe9-8307-cac694740424

Drew Sharp: Stanford's Shaw could be QB leader Lions' Stafford needs: http://www.freep.com/article/20140103/COL08/301030026/lions-nfl-david-shaw

As other NFL teams hire coaches, Detroit Lions appear to focus on Jim Caldwell, Ken Whisenhunt: http://www.freep.com/article/20140102/SPORTS01/301020084/detroit-lions-coach-lovie-smith

Ken Whisenhunt seems destined to be head coach again – will it be with Lions?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140102/SPORTS01/301020127/detroit-lions-ken-whisenhunt-san-diego

Ravens' top aide Caldwell to be interviewed by Lions today: http://www.freep.com/article/20140103/SPORTS01/301030029/lions-nfl

Opportunity for Lions to keep talented players as crucial as adding them: http://www.freep.com/article/20140103/SPORTS01/301030022/lions-nfl

How long can the Lions be contenders?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140102/SPORTS01/301020076/detroit-lions-coach

Lions in 2013 were often individually outstanding, collectively baffling: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140103/SPORTS0101/301030006/1126/sports0101/Lions-2013-were-often-individually-outstanding-collectively-baffling

In photos: Chris McCosky gives Lions their final grades: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140103/SPORTS0101/301030005/1126/sports0101/In-photos-Chris-McCosky-gives-Lions-their-final-grades

Lions' LaAdrian Waddle won't need surgery, expects to make starting push: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/lions_laadrian_waddle_wont_nee.html

Detroit Lions' 2013 snap counts: Louis Delmas and Kris Durham see more work than Glover Quin and Calvin Johnson: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/notes_and_observations_from_de.html

Detroit Lions coaching search: Pete Carmichael Jr., Saints offensive coordinator: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_coaching_search_12.html

Detroit Lions to interview Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell on Friday: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_to_interview_bal.html

Report: Lions are calling around about Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt, interest is 'very strong': http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/report_lions_are_calling_aroun.html

Detroit Lions coaching search: Jay Gruden, Bengals offensive coordinator: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_coaching_search_11.html

Detroit Lions coaching search: Greg Roman, 49ers offensive coordinator: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_coaching_search_9.html

LIONS: New coach will inherit offense with few weaknesses: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140102/lions-new-coach-will-inherit-offense-with-few-weaknesses

Stafford under scrutiny: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/stafford-under-scrutiny-010214

Five Reasons Jim Caldwell Should Be The New Coach Of The Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/02/five-reasons-jim-caldwell-should-be-the-new-coach-of-the-lions-blog/

5 Bad Ideas For The Next Lions Head Coach: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/02/5-bad-ideas-for-the-next-lions-head-coach-blog/

Stafford Says He Doesn't Need Outside Help; Lions Writer Says Coaches Should Ride Him Harder: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/02/stafford-says-he-doesnt-need-outside-help-lions-writer-says-coaches-should-ride-him-harder/

Whisenhunt Or Caldwell & Wild Card Winners: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/02/whisenhunt-or-caldwell-wild-card-winners-blog/

Ken Whisenhunt & Martin Mayhew are 'good friends': http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/2/5267640/ken-whisenhunt-martin-mayhew-lions-coaching-search

Potential Detroit Lions head coaching candidates: http://www.examiner.com/article/potential-detroit-lions-head-coaching-candidates

DE Young an intriguing free agent for Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4689/de-young-an-intriguing-free-agent-for-lions

Lions to interview Jim Caldwell for job: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4685/lions-to-interview-jim-caldwell-for-job

Detroit Lions season wrap-up: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4619/detroit-lions-season-wrap-up-2

ESPN All-NFC North: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4485/all-nfc-north-detroit-lions

PFF 32 Observations, Week 17 (for the Lions it's that CJ led the league in yds per route run at 2.72): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/01/01/32-observations-week-17-2/

PFF Stock Report: NFC, Fourth Quarter (for the Lions Mathis' stock is up, Stafford's stock is down): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/01/02/stock-report-nfc-fourth-quarter/

The daily coaching/G.M. search update: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/02/the-daily-coachingg-m-search-update/

Lions' top choice?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000308327/article/ken-whisenhunt-drawing-interest-from-detroit-lions

Charles Barkley: Lions 'have no clue' how to play game: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000308229/article/charles-barkley-lions-have-no-clue-how-to-play-game

Thursday reader's view: Still a Lions fan: http://www.ourmidland.com/opinion/letters/thursday-reader-s-view-still-a-lions-fan/article_fde6bde5-5907-5d6b-8f8f-c57b742ced0f.html

Wild Card Playoffs: Bears, Lions should be embarrassed Packers won NFC North Division Championship: http://www.miningjournal.net/page/blogs.detail/display/296/Wild-Card-Playoffs--Bears--Lions-should-be-embarrassed-Packers-won-NFC-North-Division-championship.html

Josh McDaniels makes most sense for Detroit Lions: http://periscopepost.com/sports-24/josh-mcdaniels-makes-most-sense-for-detroit-lions-395.html

Wake-up caw: Could Caldwell leave?: http://espn.go.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/5479/wake-up-caw-could-caldwell-leave-ravens

NFL Draft:

The top 10 WRs for the '14 draft: http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/02/nfl-draft-2014-mike-evans-top-10-wide-receivers/

Top LB and WR prospects on display in latest bowl games: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/02/bowl-games-nfl-talent-cj-mosley-cyrus-kouandjio-sammy-watkins/

Trio of WRs declare for draft, NFL QBs everywhere rejoice: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/trio-of-wrs-declare-for-draft-nfl-qbs-everywhere-rejoice-010214

Miscellaneous:

Bears sign Jay Cutler to seven-year contract: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/02/bears-sign-jay-cutler-to-seven-year-contract/