Morning Lions Links for Thursday 1-9-14

Lions Articles:

Ziggy Ansah named Mel Farr Rookie of the Year: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ziggy-Ansah-named-Mel-Farr-Rookie-of-the-Year-/2f353a77-6a50-4ede-acd0-5bd97e8ba6c2

Dominic Raiola named Eric Andolsek Top Offensive Lineman: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Dominic-Raiola-named-Eric-Andolsek-Top-Offensive-Lineman/26cd386e-23fa-468f-afd3-a433f5d6a48b

Mike Munchak says he had 'great' interview with Detroit Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140108/SPORTS01/301080142/detroit-lions-mike-munchak

Tom Walsh: Ford's Mulally needs a bigger challenge — the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140108/COL06/301080159/Alan-Mulally-Ford-Lions-Microsoft-Tom-Walsh

Caldwell, Zimmer, Gruden (not that one): Breaking down the Detroit Lions coaching candidates: http://www.freep.com/article/20140105/SPORTS01/301050075/1049/SPORTS01/Caldwell-Zimmer-Gruden-not-one-Breaking-down-Lions-coaching-candidates

Ken Whisenhunt is notesworthy candidate for Lions coaching job: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140109/SPORTS0101/301090048/1126/sports0101/Ken-Whisenhunt-notesworthy-candidate-Lions-coaching-job

Analysts: Head-coaching experience shouldn't be requirement for Lions job: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140108/SPORTS0101/301080101/1126/sports0101/Analysts-Head-coaching-experience-shouldn-t-requirement-Lions-job

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford discusses his role in team's coaching search: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_59.html

Joique Bell could push Reggie Bush for starting job if he re-signs with Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/joique_bell_could_push_reggie.html

Detroit Lions awards: Ndamukong Suh edges DeAndre Levy for defensive MVP: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_awards_ndamukong.html

Lions interview Mike Munchak, reportedly expected to interview Ken Whisenhunt on Thursday in San Diego: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/reports_lions_interview_mike_m.html

Detroit Lions coaching search: Mike Munchak, former Tennessee Titans head coach: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_coaching_search_17.html

Detroit Lions coaching search: Gary Kubiak, former Texans coach: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_coaching_search_18.html

Detroit Lions 2013 season report card: Defensive line: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_2013_season_repo_1.html

DETROIT LIONS: Profile clear for coach candidates: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140108/detroit-lions-profile-clear-for-coach-candidates

Lions Closing In On Interview With Perceived Favorite Ken Whisenhunt: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/08/lions-closing-in-on-interview-with-perceived-favorite-ken-whisenhunt/

Doubtful Lions Will Ever Get It Right: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/08/doubtful-lions-will-ever-get-it-right-blog/

Simms On Stafford Wearing Hat Backward On Sideline: 'What Are You Doing?': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/08/simms-on-stafford-wearing-hat-backward-on-sideline-what-are-you-doing/

Former MVPs Simms, Gannon Criticize Lions For Involving Stafford In Coach Search: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/08/former-mvps-simms-gannon-criticize-lions-for-involving-stafford-in-coach-search/

The reality regarding coaching hires: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10262624/clayton-mailbag-reality-regarding-coaching-hires

Whisenhunt likely to interview Thursday: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4867/lions-to-interview-whisenhunt-on-thursday

Ten plays that shaped Lions season -- No. 8: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4832/ten-plays-that-shaped-lions-season-no-8

ESPN on Warford being named PFF Offensive Rookie of the Year: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4859/warford-pff-offensive-rookie-of-the-year

Clayton answers a question on whether the Lions should trade Stafford (in the short takes section): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10262624/clayton-mailbag-reality-regarding-coaching-hires

Warford is PFF's 2013 Rookie of the Year: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/01/08/2013-pff-rookie-of-the-year/

Warford is PFF's 2013 Offensive Rookie of the Year: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/01/08/2013-pff-offensive-rookie-of-the-year/

2013 PFF All-Rookie Team (Warford, Ansah and Martin made the team. Waddle got honorable mention): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/01/06/2013-pff-all-pro-team/

Task at hand: What awaits new coaching hires?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000310751/article/lions-texans-buccaneers-tops-among-teams-changing-coaches

Tug-of-war could be emerging for Jay Gruden: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/08/tug-of-war-could-be-emerging-for-jay-gruden/

Mikel Leshoure Doesn't Have Much Value Left For Detroit Lions: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/08/mikel-leshoure-doesnt-have-much-value-left-for-detroit-lions/

2014 Draft:

Mock Drafts: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/01/mock-draft-roundup-5.html

Some potential draft targets for the Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/4850/some-potential-draft-targets-for-the-lions

Video:

TIM AND MIKE: Is cold climate an issue?: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Is-cold-climate-an-issue---/93b2ee61-fd2e-4de0-b99d-d25f9a976b8c