Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 1-21-14

Lions Articles:

Jim Caldwell not in a hurry to find an offensive coordinator: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jim-Caldwell-not-in-a-hurry-to-find-an-offensive-coordinator/49a18ec6-505e-4396-b3bf-474ed0adacc4

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: Joique Bell already has a line on the Lions' new boss: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Joique-Bell-already-has-a-line-on-the-Lions-new-boss/528a16b6-7971-4a2c-b097-ba35017b3cef

Lions' Teryl Austin was 'like a father figure' for Gators in 2010: http://www.freep.com/article/20140120/SPORTS01/301200124/detroit-lions-teryl-austin-jaylen-watkins

Austin: 'Natural progression' to become new Lions D-coordinator: http://www.freep.com/article/20140120/SPORTS01/301200052/detroit-lions-teryl-austin-senior-bowl

Lions' Jim Caldwell still needs offensive coordinator, 3 other coaches: http://www.freep.com/article/20140121/SPORTS01/301210034/Lions-Jim-Caldwell-still-needs-offensive-coordinator-3-other-coaches

Lions' Burleson: Megatron sent pictures of 'disgusting' finger: http://www.freep.com/article/20140120/SPORTS01/301200114/detroit-lions-nate-burleson-calvin-johnson

Open letter from a Lions fan: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140121/OPINION01/301210005/Open-letter-from-Lions-fan

Reports: Detroit Lions interview Bengals QB coach Ken Zampese for offensive coordinator job: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/reports_detroit_lions_intervie.html

Lions secondary coach Marcus Robertson interviewing for old job with Detroit: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/lions_secondary_coach_marcus_r.html

Report: Ex-Lions OC Scott Linehan interviews for Ravens' offensive coordinator position: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/report_ex-lions_scott_linehan.html

Detroit Lions holding off on discussing personnel decisions until coaching staff in place: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_holding_off_on_d.html

Detroit Lions setting a standard in front office and coaching staff diversity: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_diversity.html

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford has 'criticized himself even more' than fans could, Nate Burleson says: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_60.html

Detroit Lions' Nate Burleson: 'Sooner we get a Super Bowl in Detroit, the faster I'd consider retirement': http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/nate_burleson_says_it_looks_li.html

Calvin Johnson sends Detroit Lions teammates 'Freddy Krueger' pic of finger; it bothered him 'a couple years,' says Nate Burleson: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/calvin_johnson_sends_detroit_l.html

LIONS: Nate Burleson optimistic about next season: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140120/lions-nate-burleson-optimistic-about-next-season

Three and out: Top five positions of need for the Lions: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-and-out-top-five-positions-of-need-for-the-lions-012014

Jeff Riger: Lions Fans Should Be Jealous of the Cleveland Browns Today: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/20/jeff-riger-lions-fans-should-be-jealous-of-the-cleveland-browns-today/

Recapping Mayhew & Caldwell's Monday media session: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/20/5329388/martin-mayhew-jim-caldwell-senior-bowl-media-session

Lions notes: Jahvid Best lands coaching job at Cal: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/20/5325500/lions-notes-jahvid-best-coaching-job-cal

Lions position outlook: Quarterbacks: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5230/lions-position-outlook-quarterbacks

Improving Matthew Stafford’s footwork will be early Caldwell focus: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/20/improving-matthew-staffords-footwork-will-be-early-caldwell-focus/

5 Detroit Lions Who Shouldn't Be Back in 2014: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/20/5-detroit-lions-who-shouldnt-be-back-in-2014/

Cliff Avril Proved Detroit Lions Wrong With Seattle Seahawks: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/20/cliff-avril-proved-detroit-lions-wrong-with-seattle-seahawks/

2014 Draft:

Lions draft outlook: Quarterbacks: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5240/lions-draft-outlook-quarterbacks

2014 NFL Draft: Of the record 103 early entries, who made the worst decisions: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-20/2014-nfl-draft-early-entries-103-underclassmen-record-high-bad-decisions-evaluations-scouting-reports

Senior Bowl:

Draft Countdown's Senior Bowl Headquarters: http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/SeniorBowl/Senior-Bowl.php

Senior Bowl: North Practice Page: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9291

Senior Bowl: South Team Practice Page: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9301

10 prospects to keep an eye on at the Senior Bowl this week: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-prospects-to-keep-an-eye-on-at-the-Senior-Bowl-this-week/29ea87f3-6a3d-4952-b613-96701a7ec932

Dave Birkett: 5 Senior Bowl players who could interest the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140120/SPORTS01/301200057/senior-bowl-detroit-lions-nfl-draft

7 players to watch at the Senior Bowl who could fit the Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/7_players_to_watch_at_the_seni.html

NFP 2014 Senior Bowl players to watch: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2014-Senior-Bowl-players-to-watch.html

SI's Prospects to watch at Senior Bowl: http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/20/senior-bowl-prospects-to-watch-2014-nfl-draft/

USA Today's Four to watch as Senior Bowl week gets under way: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/20/senior-bowl-players-to-watch-top-nfl-draft-prospects/

Brandt: 5 under-the-radar Senior Bowl prospects: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000315663/article/brandt-5-undertheradar-prospects-at-the-senior-bowl

Pre-Senior Bowl Position Rankings: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/pre-senior-bowl-position-rankings/

2014 Senior Bowl: Official Weigh-ins: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24414811/senior-bowl-official-weigh-ins

2014 NFL Draft: Senior Bowl weigh-in winners and losers: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24414844/nfl-draft-senior-bowl-weigh-in-winners-and-losers

TFY's weigh in: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9278

Shutdown Corner's Senior Bowl preview: Weigh-in kicks off huge draft week in Mobile: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/senior-bowl-preview-weigh-kicks-off-huge-draft-172533583--nfl.html

Senior Bowl Notes: Weigh-in Notes: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/senior-bowl-notes-weigh-in-notes/

CBS' 2014 Senior Bowl: 10 observations from Monday's South practice: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24415146/senior-bowl-10-observations-from-mondays-south-practice
2014 Senior Bowl: 10 observations from Monday's North practice: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24415252/senior-bowl-10-observations-from-mondays-north-practice

Optmimum Scouting Monday North Notes: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-north-monday-practice-notes.html

Optmimum Scouting Monday South Notes: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-senior-bowl-south-monday-practice-notes.html

Senior Bowl Day 1 Notebook: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/01/senior-bowl-day-1-notebook/

Senior Bowl Practice, Day 1: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2402/20140120/senior_bowl_practice_day_1/

Senior Bowl Notes: Monday: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46053/351/senior-bowl-notes-monday

Senior Bowl Day 1 standouts: Pitt DT steals show: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/01/20/senior-bowl-nfl-draft-risers-fallers-monday/

Senior Bowl Buzz: Monday: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9309

TWENTYMAN: A scout's take on the Senior Bowl: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-A-scouts-take-on-the-Senior-Bowl/7f6f6ae8-9be7-4cff-b339-70d1551876cb

Scouting The Senior Bowl: Wide Receivers: http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Scouting-The-Senior-Bowl-Wide-Receivers/0b84c1b8-793f-4aed-8414-116b858b8fd7

Miscellaneous:

NFL considering proposal to abolish extra points: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000315779/article/nfl-considering-proposal-to-abolish-extra-points