Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 1-15-13

Lions Articles:

Lions hire Jim Caldwell to be their next head coach: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-hire-Jim-Caldwell-to-be-their-next-head-coach/aa841eb8-bb93-4c0f-8f83-6f2c4e78ff5d

Lions official statement on the hiring of Jim Caldwell as franchise's new head coach: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-official-statement-on-the-hiring-of-Jim-Caldwell-as-franchises-new-head-coach/9f15dd17-2ce7-4e3f-938e-931320dab842

Tony Dungy: "Matthew Stafford will blossom under Jim Caldwell": http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tony-Dungy-Matthew-Stafford-will-blossom-under-Jim-Caldwell/1e4c1bdf-47e9-4dcd-a774-a1737e0bdb7f

With Jim Caldwell in place, focus shifts to his coaching staff: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/With-Jim-Caldwell-in-place-focus-shifts-to-his-coaching-staff/5e62e8f4-a9cd-492c-a441-04f55464c9cc

TWENTYMAN: Why Jim Caldwell fits with Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Why-Jim-Caldwell-fits-with-Lions/65bee392-de3e-4190-911e-09228472fdcb

O'HARA: Jim Caldwell's biggest task is to stop the Lions from beating the Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Jim-Caldwells-biggest-task-is-to-stop-the-Lions-from-beating-the-Lions/84966aaa-0f93-4b7b-9066-5c13a4625804

Detroit Lions pick Jim Caldwell as coach; first asked Tony Dungy if he was interested: http://www.freep.com/article/20140114/SPORTS01/301140093/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell

Mitch Albom: New Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell - we are waiting to be wowed: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/COL01/301150041/mitch-albom-jim-caldwell-detroit-lions-coach

NFL diversity chair: Detroit Lions hiring Jim Caldwell feels similar to Barack Obama being elected president: http://www.freep.com/article/20140114/SPORTS01/301140149/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-john-wooten

Lions Gab: Jim Caldwell is not popular choice, but may be the best: http://www.freep.com/article/20140114/SPORTS01/301140159/1049/sports01/Lions-Gab-Jim-Caldwell-not-popular-choice-may-best

Detroit Lions react: Lots of thumbs up for Jim Caldwell: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/SPORTS01/301150063/detroit-lions-react-jim-caldwell

Report: Titans offered Whisenhunt $1 million more per year than Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140114/SPORTS01/301140122/detroit-lions-tennessee-titans-ken-whisenhunt

Ticker: Lions déjà vu for former Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140115/SPORTS01/301150065/detroit-lions-ticker-ken-whisenhunt

Lions exec Xanders to interview with Dolphins: http://www.freep.com/article/20140114/SPORTS01/301140074/detroit-lions-miami-dolphins-brian-xanders

Jim Caldwell has credentials to turn around doubters with Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140115/SPORTS0101/301150026/

Lions have only themselves to blame for fan reaction to Jim Caldwell hiring: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140115/SPORTS0101/301150030/1126/sports0101/Lions-only-themselves-blame-fan-reaction-Jim-Caldwell-hiring

Jim Caldwell praised for strong character, quiet leadership: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140115/SPORTS0101/301150028/1126/sports0101/Jim-Caldwell-praised-strong-character-quiet-leadership

Local high school coaches see Lions' hire of Jim Caldwell as a positive for the city: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140114/SPORTS0101/301140126/Local-high-school-coaches-see-Lions-hire-Jim-Caldwell-positive-city

Report: Eagles QB coach Bill Lazor to be named Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/report_eagles_qb_coach_bill_la.html

Report: Detroit Lions asked Tony Dungy if he was interested in returning to coaching: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/01/detroit_lions_asked_tony_dungy.html

Former Detroit Lions coach Bobby Ross says Jim Caldwell has a tremendous background: http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/detroit/index.ssf/2014/01/former_detroit_lions_coach_bob.html

CAPUTO: Lions didn't hire Jim Caldwell as much as settle for him: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140114/caputo-lions-didnt-hire-jim-caldwell-as-much-as-settle-for-him

LIONS: Tony Dungy thinks Jim Caldwell will be good for Matthew Stafford: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140114/lions-tony-dungy-thinks-jim-caldwell-will-be-good-for-matthew-stafford/1

Hammond: The Hire of Jim Caldwell: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/24450326/ham

Does it really matter, Caldwell or Whisenhunt?: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/does-it-really-matter-caldwell-or-whisenhunt-011414>/a>

Tony Dungy Gives Jim Caldwell A Ringing Endorsement: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/01/14/tony-dungy-gives-jim-caldwell-a-ringing-endorsement/

Whisenhunt says Titans best fit for him: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/Whisenhunt-says-Titans-best-fit-for-him-as-coach/-/2271344/23931514/-/p1e5qez/-/index.html

Lions to add Bill Lazor, Teryl Austin as coordinators?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/14/5308974/lions-rumors-bill-lazor-teryl-austin

Lions complete underwhelming coaching search with Jim Caldwell hire: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/1/14/5308470/lions-coaching-search-jim-caldwell

Examiner's Chris Morgan on the Detroit Lions hiring Jim Caldwell: http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-lions-hire-jim-caldwell

Jim Caldwell shouldn't be perceived as Lions' leftover pick: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-01-14/jim-caldwell-detroit-lions-hired-ken-whisenhunt-matthew-stafford-bush-offense-manning-flacco-colts-ravens

Cover-Two: Grading the coaching hires (Burke gives the Caldwell hire a C-. Farrar gives it a D.): http://nfl.si.com/2014/01/09/grading-coaching-hires-2014/

QB gurus in high demand for coaching openings: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000313124/article/qb-gurus-in-high-demand-for-coaching-openings

Coach fits Lions' needs: http://www.toledoblade.com/DaveHackenberg/2014/01/15/Coach-fits-Lions-needs-Browns-wait.html

Hard to say what Lions are getting in Caldwell: http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140114/SPORTS/140119796

Detroit Lions Rumors: Could Jim Tressel Join Coaching Jim Caldwell?: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/01/14/detroit-lions-rumors-could-jim-tressel-join-coaching-jim-caldwell/

Team Report - DETROIT LIONS: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html

Another honor for Bears G Kyle Long; Accolades thin for Top 10 picks: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/another-honor-bears-g-kyle-long-accolades-thin-top-10-picks?

2014 Draft:

2014 Shrine Game: Defensive line prospects shine on Tuesday: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24409329/shrine-game-defensive-line-prospects-shine-on-tuesday

Tuesday Shrine Game Practice Notes: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2399/20140115/tuesday_shrine_game_practice_notes/

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

NFL prospect focus: Jordan Matthews: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-focus-Jordan-Matthews.html

Miscellaneous:

What's Cliff Avril's rush?: http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/2012-draft/article-1/Tuesday-in-Hawkville-What%E2%80%99s-Cliff-Avril%E2%80%99s-rush/56b1e9d1-be37-464b-b526-cb929b72d7c7

Video:

TIM AND MIKE: New head coach Jim Caldwell: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-New-head-coach-Jim-Caldwell-/580aa1d8-b5aa-4eb8-a153-a2e8a43ead0c

Jim Caldwell agrees to be Detroit Lions head coach: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-agrees-to-be-Detroit-Lions-head-coach/171c2983-9db7-48ab-9c83-7f752804a86f

VIDEO: Caldwell hiring debated: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/sports/football/lions/video-podcast-jim-caldwell-hiring

NFL Live OT on Caldwell hiring: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10294542

Is Caldwell a good fit for Detroit?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000313265/Is-Caldwell-a-good-fit-for-Detroit

How much will Caldwell help Stafford?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000313301/How-much-will-Caldwell-help-Stafford

Suggs: Caldwell deserves Lions job: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000313313/Suggs-Caldwell-deserves-Lions-job

Detroit Lions on the clock: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000311724/Detroit-Lions-on-the-clock

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