Morning Lions Links for Thursday 1-16-13

Lions Articles:

Lions make it official, hire Ravens DBs coach Austin as defensive coordinator: http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-78913951/

Bill Ford Jr on Caldwell:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Bill-Ford-I-expect-Jim-Caldwell-to-hit-the-ground-running/36e59f88-4989-49f2-9fed-5ba46f40978c

O'Hara - Caldwell did something not many head coaches do -- said he needs to win immediately:     http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Caldwell-did-something-not-many-head-coaches-do----said-he-needs-to-win-immediately/f0ea7276-87e7-474f-abd7-49cd422df993

Jim Caldwell's success intertwined with that of quarterback Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jim-Caldwells-success-intertwined-with-that-of-quarterback-Matthew-Stafford/74b9c6a7-8736-45cd-bd6d-883b19b2472d

KEY QUESTIONS: Jim Caldwell says the time to win is now: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Jim-Caldwell-says-the-time-to-win-is-now/7174642a-6e2f-4df9-8373-4169c2ec088c

'The time is now,' Caldwell says at first Lions news conference: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/SPORTS01/140115004/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell

Lions insist they didn't settle on 'confident' Jim Caldwell as head coach: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/SPORTS01/301150160/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell

Report says Lazor going to Dolphins, not Lions, as coordinator: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/SPORTS01/301150105/bill-lazor-detroit-lions-miami-dolphins

Rochelle Riley: Caldwell might be the miracle the Lions needed: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/COL10/301150141/Rochelle-Riley-jim-caldwell-detroit-lions

Shawn Windsor: Caldwell could be just what Stafford, Lions need: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/SPORTS01/301150118/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-matthew-stafford

Kerry Collins credits Caldwell for teaching him to be a big-time QB: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/SPORTS01/301150125/jim-caldwell-detroit-lions

New Lions coach: I've got 30 days to learn this roster: http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/SPORTS01/301160054/jim-caldwell-detroit-lions-learn-the-roster

Now it's Lions QB Stafford's turn to learn from Caldwell: http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/SPORTS01/301160044/matthew-stafford-jim-caldwell-detroit-lions

Jeff Seidel: New Lions coach focused on discipline, accountability: http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/COL38/301160035/jim-caldwell-detroit-lions-jeff-seidel

Drew Sharp: Ford Jr. hopes Caldwell is football's Alan Mulally: http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/COL08/301150163/bill-ford-jr-detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-alan-mulally

Ford Jr.: My family, just like Lions fans, feels the frustration: http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/SPORTS01/301160056/detroit-lions-bill-ford-jr-jim-caldwell

Ticker: Observations from Jim Caldwell introductory news conference: http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/SPORTS01/301160062/ticker-jim-caldwell-detroit-lions

Megatron undergoes surgeries on finger, right knee: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/SPORTS01/301150151/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson

Suh plays game with Regis, talks playing style on TV: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/SPORTS01/301150123/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-crowd-goes-wild-fs1

New Lions coach Caldwell has arrived in Allen Park: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/SPORTS01/301150074/detroit-lions-coach-jim-caldwell

Black Detroit Lions player from 1940s says it was time for team to hire black head coach: http://www.freep.com/article/20140116/NEWS01/301150168/First-black-Detroit-Lions-jim-caldwell

Lions' Caldwell sets forceful tone: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140116/SPORTS0101/301160047/

Jim Caldwell foresees bright future for Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140116/SPORTS0101/301160038/1126/Jim-Caldwell-foresees-bright-future-Lions-quarterback-Matthew-Stafford

Lions vice chairman Bill Ford Jr. confident in, comfortable with Jim Caldwell: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140116/SPORTS0101/301160043/1126/Lions-vice-chairman-Bill-Ford-Jr-confident-comfortable-Jim-Caldwell

Welcome, Jim Caldwell: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140116/OPINION01/301160023/Welcome-Jim-Caldwell

'The time is now' to win, new Lions coach Jim Caldwell says: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140115/SPORTS0101/301150115/1126/sports0101/-time-now-win-new-Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-says

Martin Mayhew gambles on Jim Caldwell as Lions coach: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140115/SPORTS0101/301150026/1126/sports0101/Martin-Mayhew-gambles-Jim-Caldwell-Lions-coach

Marlin Jackson, Mike Hart, others praise Jim Caldwell for strong character: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140115/SPORTS0101/301150028/1126/sports0101/Marlin-Jackson-Mike-Hart-others-praise-Jim-Caldwell-strong-character

Lions' Reggie Bush happy to give away a bit of his good fortune: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140115/SPORTS0101/301150082/1126/sports0101/Lions-Reggie-Bush-happy-give-away-bit-his-good-fortune

Lions reportedly gain permission to interview Ravens' Teryl Austin for defensive coordinator: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/lions_moving_quickly_on_new_st.html

Lions' Calvin Johnson undergoes 2 surgeries, including for finger that affected his catching: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/lions_calvin_johnson_undergoes.html

Detroit Lions give Jim Caldwell 4-year deal: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_give_jim_caldwel.html

From firing to hiring, a timeline of Detroit Lions' two-week coaching search: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/from_firing_to_hiring_a_timeli.html

Column: Hard to paint Detroit Lions' hiring of Jim Caldwell as a victory: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/column_hard_to_paint_detroit_l.html

Detroit Lions, Jim Caldwell believe team is equipped to win now: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_bel.html

Detroit Lions, Ndamukong Suh express mutual interest in new long term deal: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_begin_talking_ne.html

Martin Mayhew believes it's only a matter of time before Detroit Lions lose Brian Xanders: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/martin_mayhew_believes_its_jus.html

Super Bowl odds: Detroit Lions open at 30/1 for 2014, right in middle of the pack: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/super_bowl_odds_detroit_lions.html

Detroit Lions 2013 season report card: Quarterback: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_2013_season_repo_7.html

Poll: Should the Detroit Lions have kept Jim Schwartz if Jim Caldwell was the replacement?: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/poll_should_the_detroit_lions_1.html

CAPUTO: Jim Caldwell can talk the talk, but can he walk the walk: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140115/caputo-jim-caldwell-can-talk-the-talk-but-can-he-walk-the-walk

Lions' Jim Caldwell looks forward to working with Matthew Stafford: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140115/lions-jim-caldwell-looks-forward-to-working-with-matthew-stafford

Lions coach Jim Caldwell says he's in Detroit to win a championship: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140115/lions-coach-jim-caldwell-says-hes-in-detroit-to-win-a-championship

Detroit Lions: Jim Caldwell deserves a chance; 4 more thoughts from press conference: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/01/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-deserves.html

Detroit Lions: Jim Caldwell won't show emotions on the field: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/01/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-wont-show.html

Jim Caldwell strives to win over a skeptical fanbase: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/jim-caldwell-strives-to-win-over-a-skeptical-fanbase-011514

Jim Caldwell believes he can help take Stafford to the next level: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/jim-caldwell-believes-he-can-help-take-stafford-to-the-next-level-011514

Jim Caldwell's Press Conference Loaded With Encouraging Signs About Lions' Future: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/15/jim-caldwells-press-conference-loaded-with-encouraging-signs-about-lions-future-blog/

Lions New Coach Caldwell Says Lions Are On 'Threshold Of Great Things': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/15/live-lions-new-coach-caldwell-holds-press-conference/

Why Don't Jim Caldwell's Three Super Bowls Matter?!: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/15/why-dont-jim-caldwells-three-super-bowls-matter-blog/

Caldwell Was The Best Choice For The Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/15/caldwell-was-the-best-choice-for-the-lions-blog/

Tony Dungy On Jim Caldwell: 'I Would Just Urge The Fans To Be Patient': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/15/tony-dungy-on-jim-caldwell-i-would-just-urge-the-fans-to-be-patient/

Rob Parker: Caldwell not sexy, but solid choice: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/caldwell-not-sexy-but-solid-choice/-/3994064/23948030/-/aor1f4z/-/index.html

Dan Miller: First Impressions Count: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/24465825/dan-miller-caldwell-won-the-press-conference

Jim Caldwell ready to win now: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10300034/jim-caldwell-introduced-detroit-lions-head-coach

Caldwell mum on staff, mentions Tressel: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5095/caldwell-doesnt-talk-staff-mentions-tressel

Caldwell, Stafford need good rapport: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5103/caldwell-stafford-need-to-have-good-rapport

5 things Jim Caldwell must do to succeed: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5064/five-things-caldwell-shoul-do-to-succeed

Jim Tressel's ties to Jim Caldwell are strong: http://espn.go.com/blog/cleveland-browns/post/_/id/3397/tressels-ties-to-jim-caldwell-are-strong

Recapping Jim Caldwell's first presser with Lions: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/15/5312870/jim-caldwell-press-conference-lions

Lions notes: More on the Jim Caldwell hire: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/15/5310748/lions-notes-jim-caldwell-hire

Lions hoping to retain 3 assistants from Schwartz's staff:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/15/5313192/lions-coaching-staff-assistants

Jim Caldwell on Stafford: I think you’ll see improvement from the outset: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/15/jim-caldwell-on-stafford-i-think-youll-see-improvement-from-the-outset/

Report: Teryl Austin to become Lions defensive coordinator: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/15/report-teryl-austin-to-become-lions-defensive-coordinator/

Jim Caldwell: Lions won't shoot themselves in the foot: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000314001/article/jim-caldwell-lions-wont-shoot-themselves-in-the-foot

Megatron has surgery on knee, 'perpendicular' finger: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000314013/article/megatron-has-surgery-on-knee-perpendicular-finger

New kids on the block: The 2013 All-Rookie Team (Warford, Ansah and Martin made Brandt's team): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000313808/article/eddie-lacy-keenan-allen-ziggy-ansah-head-allrookie-team

Hiring of Jim Caldwell, Lovie Smith major progress after NFL went 0-for-8 on minority coach hires last year: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-15/jim-caldwell-lovie-smith-minority-hires-rooney-rule-john-wooten-fritz-pollard-alliance-no-hires-last-year

Manning's call played part in Lions hiring coach: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/manning-39-call-played-part-232543356--nfl.html

With Caldwell, Lions may have another version of Dungy: http://www.csnbaltimore.com/blog/ravens-talk/caldwell-lions-may-have-another-version-dungy

The Detroit Lions just did the Ravens a big favor by hiring Jim Caldwell: http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/blog/morning-edition/2014/01/the-detroit-lions-just-did-the-ravens.html

Left at the altar?: http://mhc.mihomepaper.com/node/61737

Grading the 2013 Detroit Lions Draft Class Pick-By-Pick: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/15/grading-the-2013-detroit-lions-draft-class-pick-by-pick/

5 Free Agents The Detroit Lions Should Re-Sign This Offseason: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/15/5-free-agents-the-detroit-lions-should-re-sign-this-offseason/

2014 Draft:

Lions take CB Justin Gilbert in Kiper's first mock draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/SPORTS01/301150111/2014-nfl-mock-draft-mel-kiper-detroit-lions

Top 50 NFL draft prospect rankings: http://www.nfl.com/top50

Burke's latest NFL draft Big Board: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140115/2014-nfl-draft-big-board-jadeveon-clowney/

Kiper mock 1.0 reaction: Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5057/kiper-mock-1-0-reaction-lions

Peshek: Top 4 WR Metrics: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46006/349/peshek-top-4-wr-metrics

2014 Shrine Game: Receivers standing out on the East squad: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24409936/shrine-game-receivers-standing-out-on-the-east-squad

2014 Shrine Game: Wednesday East Practice Notes: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-shrine-game-wednesday-east-practice-notes.html

2014 Shrine Game: Wednesday West Practice Notes: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-shrine-game-wednesday-west-practice-notes.html

Shrine Game: Wed. East Notes: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/shrine-game-wed-east-notes/

Shrine Game: Wed. West Notes: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/shrine-game-wed-west-notes/

10 Things I’ve Learned From Shrine Week: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2400/20140116/10_things_i%C3%A2%E2%82%AC%E2%84%A2ve_learned_from_shrine_week/

All Star games and the Draft: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/All-Star-games-and-the-Draft.html

Video - Underclassmen's draft impact: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/nfl/20140115/2014-01-15-clip02.sportsillustrated/

Miscellaneous:

Vikings find their man, hire Mike Zimmer as head coach: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/vikings-find-their-man-hire-mike-zimmer-as-head-coach-011514

Clayton discusses why playoffs have restored value of run games: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10297695/clayton-mailbag-playoffs-restore-value-run-games

Report: Arizona Cardinals to try out 'Kickalicious', Havard Rugland: http://arizonasports.com/40/1692267/Report-Cardinals-to-try-out-Kickalicious

Video:

Jim Caldwell introductory press conference pt 1: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-introductory-press-conference-pt-1/3d385ef5-88fc-4a71-bc9e-d416b12c9a9d

Jim Caldwell introductory press conference pt 2: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-introductory-press-conference-pt-2/7b925ba1-b06e-4557-92c2-e93f87d2d58c

Jim Caldwell introductory press conference pt 3: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-introductory-press-conference-pt-3/24f80aac-6aee-402d-b192-967f65947356

Jim Caldwell introductory press conference pt 4: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-introductory-press-conference-pt-4/7959e4c2-d150-42e4-922d-59f4b49f8629

Jim Caldwell introductory press conference pt 5: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-introductory-press-conference-pt-5/b4cdbc55-3913-436c-abd8-50be47dade72

Jim Caldwell introductory press conference pt 6: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-introductory-press-conference-pt-6/f1532b4c-b187-4e71-a592-57ca07dfb1c1

Bill Ford on the hiring of Jim Caldwell: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bill-Ford-on-the-hiring-of-Jim-Caldwell/b7a046b8-cffc-4c93-8c45-3de6179ec209

Jim Caldwell has a personal message for Lions fans: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-has-a-personal-message-for-Lions-fans/26488bc6-9b89-4d24-b858-2d89b4c92675

Touchdown! Jim Caldwell arrives in Detroit: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Touchdown-Jim-Caldwell-arrives-in-Detroit/f37e8b99-9db4-49f0-a91e-82d6bfb2c58a

Will Caldwell be able to change the culture in Detroit?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000313620/Will-Caldwell-be-able-to-change-the-culture-in-Detroit

Our first impressions of new Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/SPORTS01/140115010/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-analysis-video

Video: MLive Detroit Lions writers offer reaction to Jim Caldwell's introductory press conference: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/video_mlive_detroit_lions_writ_1.html

Dan Miller with Lions President Tom Lewand: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9733793

Jim Caldwell talks with Fox 2's Dan Miller: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9733565

Fox 2's Dan Miller talks Caldwell hire with GM Mayhew: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9733307

Round Table: For Lions and Caldwell, it's win now: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9731506

Whisenhunt-Why Not Detroit: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9733307