Morning Lions Links for Saturday 3-1-14

Lions Articles:

10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: How might the Lions address their needs?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-WITH-TWENTYMAN-How-might-the-Lions-address-their-needs/a5877c40-7bda-4926-a50b-4c2bf1408cfa

Hanson, Dibble and Brandstatter to join Michigan Sports Hall of Fame: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Hanson-Dibble-and-Brandstatter-to-join-Michigan-Sports-Hall-of-Fame/f93d1b14-7ed1-4d2b-b4ae-778f0a246dc7

WR Riley Cooper's deal with Eagles seems like a good sign for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140228/SPORTS01/302280090/detroit-lions-philadelphia-eagles-riley-cooper

Photos: 15 prospects the Lions could draft (version 3.0): http://www.freep.com/article/20140228/SPORTS01/140228004/detroit-lions-2014-nfl-draft

PFF: Joique Bell, Larry Warford were Lions' best bargains; Burleson, Pettigrew the worst: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/pff_joique_bell_larry_warford.html

Detroit Lions' Martin Mayhew confident CB Chris Houston will bounce back in 2014: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_martin_mayhew_co_2.html

Detroit Lions benefit from another bump to salary cap, now and into the future: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/report_detroit_lions_benefit_f.html

Significant bump in NFL's salary cap gives Detroit Lions room to make impact in free agency: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_sets_2014_salary_cap_at_13.html

Detroit Lions 2014 free agency preview: Tight ends: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_2014_free_agency_1.html

Detroit Lions Brandon Pettigrew top free agent tight end now available: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/detroit-lions-brandon-pettigrew-top.html

Detroit Lions coordinators could move on to head coaching positions: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/detroit-lions-coordinators-could-move.html

Lions notes: Louis Delmas visits Saints: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/28/5449732/lions-notes-louis-delmas-saints

Meet the free agent: CB Chris Greenwood: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6149/meet-the-free-agent-cb-chris-greenwood

What Pitta, Cooper deals mean for Detroit: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6173/what-pitta-cooper-deals-mean-for-detroit

Free agency's big spenders, pretenders, surprises (the Lions are picked as pretenders): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329414/article/free-agencys-big-spenders-pretenders-surprises

2014 Team Needs: Detroit Lions: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/28/2014-team-needs-detroit-lions/

JVM: Detroit Lions: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/28/jvm-detroit-lions/

Letting Brandon Pettigrew Walk Would be a Big Mistake for the Lions: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/28/letting-brandon-pettigrew-walk-would-be-a-big-mistake-for-the-detroit-lions/

Stacking up free agent WRs: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/02/27/free-agent-wideout-receiver-market-eric-decker-hakeem-nicks-jeremy-maclin/5868779/

2014 Draft:

Mock Draft Round Up: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/mock-draft-round-up-12.html

'Wanting to be great' in NFL drives former St. Mary's star Allen Robinson: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140228/SPORTS0101/302280118/0/sports0101/-Wanting-great-NFL-drives-former-St-Mary-s-star-Allen-Robinson

Draft’s top 10 WRs: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/28/nfl-draft-top-10-wide-receivers-sammy-watkins-mike-evans-marqise-lee-odell-beckham-brandin-cooks/

Defensive Thoughts – Post Combine: http://blogs.ourlads.com/2014/02/28/defensive-thoughts-post-combine/

2014 NFL Draft: Seferian-Jenkins opts for surgery now: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24460925/nfl-draft-seferian-jenkins-opts-for-surgery-now

Video - NFL Comparisons: Mike Evans: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000329735/NFL-Comparisons-Mike-Evans

Video - NFL Comparisons: Brandin Cooks: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000329728/NFL-Comparisons-Brandin-Cooks

Video - NFL Comparisons: Khalil Mack: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000329726/NFL-Comparisons-Khalil-Mack

Video - NFL Comparisons: Aaron Donald: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000329734/NFL-Comparisons-Aaron-Donald

Miscellaneous:

Report: Louis Delmas visits with Dolphins: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/28/report-louis-delmas-visits-with-dolphins/

Morning Lions Links for Friday 2-28-14

Lions Articles:

Lions ink long snapper Don Muhlbach to a one-year contract: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-ink-long-snapper-Don-Muhlbach-to-a-one-year-contract/9c2799e2-9934-4322-90f8-c569d1ee411e

Lions looking to add a fullback to the offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-looking-to-add-a-fullback-to-the-offense/8a03465a-414c-4464-95fc-e380253dd537

Lions to hand Matthew Stafford rest of his $27.5M signing bonus: http://www.freep.com/article/20140227/SPORTS01/302270133/Matthew-Stafford-Detroit-Lions-signing-bonus

Lions re-sign Muhlbach, but what's up with Carlin Isles?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140227/SPORTS01/302270171/detroit-lions-carlin-isles-don-muhlbach

Lions seeking a young center to -- eventually -- succeed Raiola: http://www.freep.com/article/20140227/SPORTS01/302270159/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola

Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure not going anywhere just yet: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/displaced_detroit_lions_rb_mik.html

MMQB: Willie Young, not Brandon Pettigrew, is Detroit Lions' best free agent: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/mmqb_willie_young_not_brandon.html

Detroit Lions 2014 free agency preview: Wide receiver: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_2014_free_agency.html

Detroit Lions have too many questions at cornerback: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140227/detroit-lions-have-too-many-questions-at-cornerback

NFC North Free Agency Needs: Hakeem Nick to the Lions?: http://www.nfl.com/freeagency/story/0ap2000000329583/article/nfc-north-free-agency-needs-hakeem-nicks-to-detroit-lions

Meet the free agent: CB Rashean Mathis: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6140/meet-the-free-agent-cb-rashean-mathis

NFL Nation: 4 Downs -- NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/118290/nfl-nation-4-downs-nfc-north

Martin Mayhew still confident in Chris Houston: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/28/martin-mayhew-still-confident-in-chris-houston/

Detroit Lions: Brandon Pettigrew Should Not Be Back In 2014: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/27/detroit-lions-brandon-pettigrew-should-not-be-back-in-2014/

Seahawks-type DBs in demand but hard to find: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/02/26/seahawks-nfl-draft/5850399/

The Free-Agent Countdown, 50 to 1: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/02/27/2014-free-agents-nfl-top-50/

Top 101 NFL free agents for 2014: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329702/article/top-101-nfl-free-agents-for-2014

2014 NFL free-agent rankings (offensive players): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/2014-nfl-free-agent-rankings--offensive-players-205834976.html

2014 NFL free-agent rankings (defensive and special teams players): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/2014-nfl-free-agent-list--defensive-and-special-teams-players-055219169-nfl.html

2014 Draft:

Mock Draft Round up: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/mock-draft-round-up-12.html

2014 NFL Draft: Pro day schedule: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24458767/nfl-draft-pro-day-schedule

Detroit Lions open to drafting an offensive lineman with 10th overall pick in NFL draft: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_open_to_drafting.html

Receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry bring new level of LSU excellence to draft: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/27/odell-beckham-jr-jarvis-landry-lsu-2014-nfl-draft/

OSU LB Ryan Shazier be leaping up draft boards: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/02/27/ryan-shazier-ohio-state-combine/5878255/

Best team fits for Justin Gilbert (The Lions are picked as one of the teams): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329612/article/justin-gilberts-best-fits-include-detroit-lions-new-york-giants

Under the radar combine stars: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329518/article/andre-williams-jordan-matthews-lead-overlooked-combine-stars

Five questions on prospects the NFL Scouting Combine didn't answer: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329592/article/johnny-manziels-arm-among-unanswered-combine-questions

Combine's top talkers: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329637/article/michael-sam-jadeveon-clowney-among-combines-top-talkers

  Who made/who lost money at the NFL Combine?: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/brandin-cooks-among-players-who-made-money-at-the-combine-022714

Which college conference ‘won’ scouting combine?: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/02/which-college-football-conference-won-the-nfl-combine/

Post Combine News and Notes 1.0: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9497

What Did The Detroit Lions Learn From The 2014 NFL Combine?: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/27/what-did-the-detroit-lions-learn-from-the-2014-nfl-combine/

NFL Scouting Combine: Defense: http://www.examiner.com/article/nfl-scouting-combine-defense

Three players who could go early in the draft: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/68442344/ha-ha-clinton-dix-calvin-pryor-jimmie-ward-safeties-nfl-draft

Feldman: Logan Thomas' interesting story: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/24459045/thoughts-from-a-week-spent-at-the-nfl-combine

Small-school QB gaining admirers: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140227/jimmy-garoppolo-2014-nfl-draft/

What happens next?: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/What-happens-next.html

2014 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions Must Target Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/27/2014-nfl-draft-detroit-lions-must-target-oklahoma-state-cb-justin-gilbert/

Video - TIM AND MIKE: Could the Lions take a CB at No. 10?: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Could-the-Lions-take-a-CB-at-No-10/9d3ad3c9-45e1-4b23-ad7e-ca03ef2aba6a

Miscellaneous:

Saints hosting Louis Delmas: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/27/saints-hosting-louis-delmas/

NFL playoff field could expand to 14 teams as early as 2015, per report: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/27/nfl-playoff-field-expansion-2015/

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 2-27-14

Lions Articles:

Free Agency Fits (for the Lions he has WR Emmanuel Sanders): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/46339/309/free-agency-fits?pg=2

2014 Draft:

2014 NFL Draft: Cutting through Combine coachspeak: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-26/2014-nfl-draft-draft-order-team-needs-prospects-favorites-clowney-bortles-manziel-mack-texans-jaguars-browns-rams

Detroit Lions Mock Draft Tracker: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/26/detroit-lions-2014-nfl-mock-draft-tracker/

Detroit Lions: NFL Combine Provides New Targets For 2014 NFL Draft: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/26/detroit-lions-nfl-combine-provides-new-targets-for-2014-nfl-draft/

Wide receiver standouts at the NFL Combine: http://www.examiner.com/article/wide-receiver-standouts-at-the-nfl-combine

Video - Evans stands out at NFL combine: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/nfl/20140225/nfl-boomer-combine-mike-evans.sportsillustrated/

Mock Draft Round Up: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/mock-draft-round-up-12.html

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Don't forget to read Wednesday Evening's Lions Links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/evening-lions-links-for-wednesday-2-26.html

Mock Draft Round Up #12

Mock Drafts:

Ourlads Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (3-3-14): www.ourlads.com/nfl-mock-draft/2014/

Evan Silva's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking Eric Ebron with the #10 pick) (3-1-14): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/46359/60/pre-free-agency-mock-draft

NFL RealGM Mock Draft, version 5.0/Detroit Lions Draft (He Has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick, CB Kyle Fuller with the #45 pick and C Weston Richburg with the #76 pick) (3-1-14): http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2414/20140301/2014_nfl_mock_draft_version_50_(post_combine_edition)/

TSN Mock Draft 2.0 (he has the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (2-28-14): www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_022814.htm

Kirwan's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-28-14): www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/pat-kirwan

Schrager's 2014 Mock Draft version 3 (he has the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (2-28-14): msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/schrager-s-mock-draft-3-0-who-is-moving-up-after-nfl-combine-022814

NFL.com's Charles Davis' Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-28-14): www.nfl.com/draft/2014/mock-drafts/charles-davis/190603

NFP's - Greg Gabriel and Eric Galko Mock Draft (They have the Lions taking OT Taylor Lewan with the #10 pick): www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Mock-Draft-10-6774.html

Drafttek's mock draft (the Lions take S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with the #10 pick, TE Jace Amaro with the #45 pick, WR Jared Abbrederis with the #76 pick, C Bryan Stork with the #107, ILB Avery Williamson with the #173 pick and WR Jeff Janis with the #205 pick) (2-28-14): www.drafttek.com/2014-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1.asp

CBS Will Brinson's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick): www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24459178/nfl-mock-draft-houston-pops-bortles-after-nfl-combine

USA Today's Nate Davis' Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-27-14): www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/02/27/mock-draft-johnny-manziel-jadeveon-clowney/5860817/

NFL.com's Jeremiah's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-27-14): www.nfl.com/draft/2014/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/175606

Video - NFL.com's Heath Evans and Soloman Wilcots top 10 Mock Draft (They have the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-27-14): www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000329537/How-NFL-combine-shook-up-mock-drafts

KFFL's Bonini's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking S Calvin Pryor with the #10 pick) (2-26-14): www.kffl.com/a.php/135222/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Mock-Draft--Round-1

The Sideline View's Lance Zierlein's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-26-14): www.thesidelineview.com/columns/draft/lance-zierleins-nfl-2014-mock-draft-v1

Walterfootball Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick. S Jimmie Ward with the #45 pick, CB Loucheiz Purifoy with the #76 pick and DE/OLB Chris Smith with the #107 pick) (2-26-14): walterfootball.com/draft2014.php

SI's Chris Burke's mock draft 5.0 (he has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick and CB/S Lamarcus Joyner with the #45 pick) (2-26-14): nfl.si.com/2014/02/26/2014-nfl-mock-draft-greg-robinson/

USA Today Mock Draft Sobelski (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-26-14): q.usatoday.com/2014/02/26/q-mock-draft-24-greg-robinson-shines-cyrus-kouandjio-drops/

Foxsport's Joel Klatt's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (2-26-14): msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/mock-draft-1-0-picks-for-entire-first-round-with-combine-now-complete-022614

Prisco's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-26-14): www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/pete-prisco

CBS Rob Rang's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (2-26-14): www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/rob-rang

CBS Dane Brugler's Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-26-14): www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/dane-brugler

Sporting News/Optimum Scouting Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with the #10 pick) (2-26-14): www.optimumscouting.com/draft/2013-nfl-mock-draft/mock-draft.html

Peter King's top 10 mock draft (he has the Lions taking OT Taylor Lewan) (2-24-14): mmqb.si.com/2014/02/24/johnny-manziel-monday-morning-quarterback/4/

Walterfootball's Charlie's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick, WR Brandin Cooks with the #45 pick, CB EJ Gaines with the #76 pick and DT/DE Brent Urban with the #107 pick) (2-24-14): walterfootball.com/draft2014charlie.php

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NFL.com's Bucky Brooks Mock Draft (He has the Lions taking WR Sammy Watkins with the #10 pick) (2-21-14): www.nfl.com/draft/2014/mock-drafts/bucky-brooks/190601

SI Don Bank's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (2-19-14): sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140219/2014-nfl-mock-draft-johnny-manziel/

NFL.com's Matt Smith's mock draft (he has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-19-14): www.nfl.com/draft/2014/mock-drafts/matt-smith/175604

Rotoworld Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix with the #10 pick) (2-17-14): www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46266/344/norris-mock-draft-feb-17

SOE's Mock Draft (Mike Tanier has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert, Dan Pompei has the Lions taking OLB CJ Mosley and Russ Lande has the Lions taking WR Sammy Watkins with the #10 pick):  http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/67711888/sports-on-earth-nfl-mock-draft-houston-texans-teddy-bridgewater

KFFL's Hernandez's Mock Draft (he has the Lions picking Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (2-14-14): www.kffl.com/a.php/135249/fantasy-football/An-early-first-round-mock-for-the-2014-NFL-Draft

Shutdown Corner's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-13-14): sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-pre-combine-mock-draft-texans-taking-194811280--nfl.html

Mike O'Hara's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Sammy Watkins with the #10 pick) (2-10-14):  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/MIKES-MOCK-X-OHaras-first-stab-at-the-drafts-top-10/ed720bad-174e-4a0e-9ef3-ad06c9b39ea8

TFY Draft Insider Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking WR Marquise Lee with the #10 pick and CB Robert Nelson with the #45 pick) (2-10-14): www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9405

Football's Future Mock Draft ( he has the Lions taking WR Marqise Lee with the #10 pick) (2-6-14): www.footballsfuture.com/2014/nflmockdraft.html

SI's Doug Farrar's Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking CB Darqueze Dennard with the #10 pick) (2-6-14): nfl.si.com/2014/02/06/2014-nfl-mock-draft-teddy-bridgewater-3/

Mel Kiper's Mock Draft 2.0 (Lions take CB Justin Gilbert with the #10 pick) (2-6-14): www.detroitnews.com/article/20140206/SPORTS0101/302060111/Kiper-Lions-could-fill-biggest-need-Oklahoma-State-CB-Justin-Gilbert

McShay's Mock Draft 2.0 (he has the Lions taking WR Mike Evans with the #10 pick) (2-6-14): www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/todd_mcshay_still_sees_detroit.html

Draft count down Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking OLB Khalil Mack with the #10 pick) (1-17-14): www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

Lions First Round Picks:

14 CB Justin Gilbert
8 CB Darqueze Dennard
5 WR Mike Evans
3 WR Sammy Watkins
3 S Ha Ha Clinton Dix
2 WR Marqise Lee
2 OT Taylor Lewan
1 OLB Khalil Mack
1 OLB CJ Mosley
1 S Calvin Pryor
1 TE Eric Ebron

Lions Second Round Pick:

1 WR Brandin Cooks
1 CB Robert Nelson
1 CB/S Lamarcus Joyner
1 CB Kyle Fuller
1 S Jimmie Ward
1 TE Jace Amaro

Lions Third Round Pick:

1 CB Loucheiz Purifoy
1 CB EJ Gaines
1 C Weston Richburg
1 WR Jared Abbrederis

Lions Fourth Round Pick:

1 DE/OLB Chris Smith
1 DT/DE Brent Urban
1 C Bryan Stork

Lions 6th Round Pick:

1 ILB Avery Williamson

Lions 7th Round Pick:

1 WR Jeff Janis

Evening Lions Links for Wednesday 2-26-14

Lions Articles:

Lions hoping 'improved' Fuller provides help at WR: http://www.freep.com/article/20140226/SPORTS01/302260070/detroit-lions-corey-fuller

Joseph Fauria will have bigger role in new Detroit Lions offense: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/joseph_fauria_will_have_bigger.html

The Lions Should Have Gotten Harbaugh No Matter What The Cost: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/02/26/the-lions-should-have-gotten-harbaugh-no-matter-what-the-cost-blog/

Lions notes: The return of the fullback?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/26/5446456/lions-notes-fullback

Round-by-round look at Mayhew's Lions draft picks: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/26/5446996/lions-draft-picks-martin-mayhew

Meet the free agents: LB Julian Stanford: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6115/meet-the-free-agents-lb-julian-stanford

Free agent countdown 100-51: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/02/26/greg-bedard-2014-top-free-agents-100-51/

2014 Draft:

Speedy LSU receiver (and momma's boy) Odell Beckham is one of combine's biggest winners: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/speedy_lsu_wr_odell_beckham_is.html

Buffalo LB Khalil Mack goes from 2-star recruit to potential top-5 draft pick: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/buffalo_lb_khalil_mack_goes_fr.html

Post-combine poll: Who should the Detroit Lions select with the No. 10 pick of the 2014 NFL draft?: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/post-combine_poll_who_should_t_1.html

Detroit Lions’ top 5 best options for NFL draft:      http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140226/detroit-lions-top-5-best-options-for-nfl-draft

2014 NFL Draft: What comes next for clubs after combine?:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24457769/nfl-draft-what-comes-next-clubs-after-combine

Ross Tucker: Don’t put stock into the physical-test numbers: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/1h7vswhbro4h115q23kqa1zzu2

Top 10 QBs:    http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/26/nfl-draft-top-10-quarterbacks-teddy-bridgewater-johnny-manziel-blake-bortles-derek-carr/

Family drives DE Scott Crichton's will to succeed: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/26/scott-crichton-oregon-state-2014-nfl-draft/

Peshek: Sack Study 1.0: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46337/349/peshek-sack-study-10

2014 Combine:

Tim and Mike: Impressions of NFL Scouting Combine: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Tim-and-Mike-Impressions-of-NFL-Scouting-Combine/e2d59184-27fd-4b17-86af-b9a5eb0ba149

Top overall NFL Combine performers: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/26/5449550/nfl-combine-results-2014

Nine players that impressed Brandt: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329257/article/johnny-manziel-sammy-watkins-among-combine-standouts

Kind of a big deal: Undersized combine stars: http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000329357/article/aaron-donald-brandin-cooks-among-undersized-combine-stars

What we learned: 25 post-combine takeaways: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329324/article/25-things-we-learned-from-the-nfl-scouting-combine

Notes from Indianapolis: Part IV: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Notes-from-Indianapolis-Part-IV.html

2014 NFL Combine: 5 Offensive Winners And Losers From The Skill Positions: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-combine-5-offensive-winners-and-losers-from-the-skill-positions.html

2014 NFL Combine: 10 Takeaways From Monday: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-combine-10-takeaways-from-monday.html

2014 NFL Combine: 10 Takeaways From Sunday: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-combine-10-takeaways-from-sunday.html

Optimum Scouting's post combine notes and interview: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/state-of-the-draft-not-everyone-loves-manziel-bridgewater-struggles-in-interviews-and-post-combine-notes.html

Video - Combine player rankings: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329287/Combine-player-rankings

Video:

4 Downs: NFC North: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10521575

NFL Nation Buzz: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6052/nfl-nation-buzz-detroit-lions-17

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 2-26-14

Lions Articles:

Lions could put a fullback back into their offense: http://www.freep.com/article/20140225/SPORTS01/302250068/detroit-lions-montell-owens

Lions Gab: My position-by-position plan for free agency, NFL draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20140226/SPORTS01/302260044/detroit-lions-gab-offseason-plans

Photo gallery: Free agents who would fit with the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140225/SPORTS01/140225006/detroit-lions-nfl-free-agents-2014

JVM: Halfbacks & Fullbacks (Bell is #4 on the undervalued list): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/25/jvm-halfbacks-fullbacks/

Revis available? High cap number, new regime means CB may be moved: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24456856/revis-available-high-cap-number-new-regime-means-cb-may-be-moved

2014 Combine:

All Combine Articles: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/2014-combine.html

NFL combine: Gilbert beats MSU's Dennard in 40-yard dash: http://www.freep.com/article/20140225/SPORTS01/302250106/nfl-combine-justin-gilbert-darqueze-dennard

How local prospects fared at NFL combine: http://www.freep.com/article/20140226/SPORTS01/302260036/local-prospects-nfl-combine

NFL Combine 2014: Justin Gilbert, Phillip Gaines among Tuesday's top performers: http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_2014_cbs_justin_gi.html

What Detroit Lions should take from NFL Combine and apply to NFL Draft: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140225/what-detroit-lions-should-take-from-nfl-combine-and-apply-to-nfl-draft

Brooks: Biggest winners and losers on Day 4: http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000329227/article/justin-gilbert-jason-verrett-stand-out-on-combines-final-day

It's time: Who won the day and failed away at the Combine?: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/photos/it-s-time-who-won-the-day-and-failed-away-at-the-combine-022514

COMBINE: Risers, sliders: Day 4 : http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/25/2014-nfl-combine-risers-sliders-day-4/

2014 NFL combine: 10 takeaways from Indianapolis: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24456993/nfl-combine-10-takeaways-from-indianapolis

Norris: NFL Combine Review: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46331/351/norris-nfl-combine-review

Combine News Wrap: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/46327/59/combine-news-wrap

TFY's Combine News and Notes from Tuesday: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9489

Final Combine Observations: http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10517724/scouting-combine-impressive-2014-class-done-showing-off

Pick 6: Standout performances from the NFL combinePick 6: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/02/26/pick-6-standout-performances-from-the-nfl-combine/5828771/

Tuesday's NFL combine superlatives: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/25/tuesdays-nfl-combine-superlatives-justin-gilbert-jonathan-dowling-terrence-brooks/

Tuesday's top NFL Combine performers: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/25/5443186/nfl-combine-results-2014-tuesday

Video - 2014 combine: Standout offensive performances: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329172/2014-combine-Standout-offensive-performances

Video - 2014 combine: Standout defensive performances: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329200/2014-combine-Standout-defensive-performances

2014 Draft:

Some Pro Day Dates: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24456843/nfl-draft-manziel-bridgewater-headline-upcoming-pro-days

Michigan's Taylor Lewan headed to the Detroit Lions in Peter King's mock draft: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/michigans_taylor_lewan_headed.html

To Slot or not to Slot, a Statistical Study: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/02/to-slot-or-not-to-slot-a-statistical-study/

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Don't forget to read Tuesday Evening's Lions Links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/evening-lions-links-for-tuesday-2-25-14.html

Evening Lions Links for Tuesday 2-25-14

Lions Articles:

Lions know that improving secondary will increase sack totals: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-know-that-improving-secondary-will-increase-sack-totals/8e449030-0b2b-49df-887b-2fc13f19e3cd

Stafford talked up Linehan to Cowboys' Romo: http://www.freep.com/article/20140225/SPORTS01/302250059/Scott-Linehan-will-likely-give-Tony-Romo-more-power

Detroit Lions comfortable at right tackle with LaAdrian Waddle, Corey Hilliard, but open to upgrade: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_comfortable_at_r.html

Detroit Lions don't rule out adding a fullback to the roster: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_dont_rule_out_ad.html

Meet the free agents: LB Rocky McIntosh: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6098/meet-the-free-agents-lb-rocky-mcintosh

Martin Mayhew is 'very confident' in Chris Houston: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/25/5434944/chris-houston-martin-mayhew-lions

Lions notes: Possible kicker option for Detroit: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/25/5442714/lions-notes-cairo-santos-kicker

2014 Combine:

All Combine Articles: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/2014-combine.html

Complete list of players known to have interviewed with Detroit Lions at NFL combine: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/complete_list_of_players_known.html

Top cornerbacks Gilbert, Dennard impress at NFL Scouting Combine: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/Top-cornerbacks-Gilbert-Dennard-impress-at-NFL-Scouting-Combine/89de414e-9dc0-4951-9d69-edbaa28b364f

Michigan State's Darqueze Dennard loses step in No. 1 CB battle with Justin Gilbert after slower 40: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/michigan_states_darqueze_denna.html

Detroit Lions going back to free and strong safety designations, altering evaluation process: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_going_back_to_fr.html

Paula Pasche - Michael Sam has much to prove before NFL draft: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140225/paula-pasche-michael-sam-has-much-to-prove-before-nfl-draft

Lions have options at DB with No. 10 draft pick: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-have-options-at-db-with-no-10-draft-pick-022514

Mayock: Top DBs live up to billing at combine: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329135/article/mayock-gilbert-lives-up-to-billing-pryor-similar-to-bob-sanders

Dennard clocked at 4.51: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329004/article/darqueze-dennard-turns-in-good-run-in-his-first-40yard-dash

Report: Falcons favor Mack over Barr: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329049/article/report-falcons-favor-khalil-mack-over-anthony-barr

Did Bridgewater blow it? Combine truths, myths: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329103/article/jadeveon-clowney-sammy-watkins-dazzle-as-myths-truths-swirl

First safety drafted? Clinton-Dix, Pryor square off: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000329052/article/ha-ha-clintondix-calvin-pryor-square-off

2014 NFL Combine: CB Gilbert cruises to Tuesday's fastest 40: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24456496/nfl-combine-cb-gilbert-cruises-to-tuesdays-fastest-40

Breaking down '14 cornerback prospects: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/25/cornerbacks-2014-nfl-draft/

Khalil Mack is one of the most dominating players in this draft: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140223/khalil-mack-buffalo-nfl-draft/index.html

Justin Gilbert clear cut No. 1 CB:    http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/25/nfl-combine-tuesday-top-performers-justin-gilbert-keith-mcgill-phillip-gaines/

Notes from Indianapolis: Part III:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Notes-from-Indianapolis-Part-III.html

NFL draft: Scouting combine winners and losers:  http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-scouting-combine-winners-losers-210705363--nfl.html

Video - Watch: Gilbert runs amazing 4.37 40: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329006/Justin-Gilbert-looks-upset-with-this-speedy-40-yard-dash

Video - Dennard runs the 40-yard dash: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329015/Dennard-runs-the-40-yard-dash

Video - Clinton-Dix 40-yard dash: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329017/Clinton-Dix-40-yard-dash

Video - Best fit for Justin Gilbert? (The Lions are mentioned as one of the teams): http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329127/Best-fit-for-Justin-Gilbert

Video - Will Justin Gilbert be the first defensive back selected in the 2014 NFL Draft?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329101/Will-Justin-Gilbert-be-the-first-defensive-back-selected-in-the-2014-NFL-Draft

Video - Darqueze Dennard on transition to NFL: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329088/Darqueze-Dennard-on-transition-to-NFL

Video - Primetime chats with Dennard and Clinton-Dix: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329152/Primetime-chats-with-Dennard-and-Clinton-Dix

Video - Clinton-Dix happy with his NFL Scouting Combine performance: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329155/Clinton-Dix-happy-with-his-NFL-Scouting-Combine-performance

Video - Where will Clinton-Dix go?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329142/Where-will-Clinton-Dix-go

Video - Pryor: 'I'm a playmaker': http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000329097/Pryor-I-m-a-playmaker

Video - Pat Kirwan recaps defense at the combine: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/170019395770/0/pat-kirwan-recaps-defense-at-the-combine

2014 Draft:

NFL Draft 101: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Draft-101.html

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 2-25-14

Lions Articles:

Detroit Lions Would Benefit by Signing Free Agent Josh Freeman as backup QB: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/24/detroit-lions-would-benefit-by-signing-free-agent-josh-freeman-as-a-backup-quarterback/

Peter King's Mailbag (he answers a question on why he has the Lions taking Lewan with the #10 pick): http://mmqb.si.com/2014/02/25/jadeveon-clowney-combine-lawrence-taylor/2/

2014 Combine:

All Combine Articles: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/2014-combine.html

Dave Birkett: Clowney likely won't fall to Lions in draft, but here's who might: http://www.freep.com/article/20140225/SPORTS01/302250028/detroit-lions-nfl-combine

NFL Combine 2014: Monday's studs and duds: http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_2014_mondays_studs.html

Monday's winners and losers: http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328922/article/jadeveon-clowney-aaron-donald-shine-michael-sam-struggles

Combine takeaways: Manziel's steel-trap memory: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328820/article/what-we-learned-takeways-from-monday-at-nfl-combine

Mayock's Combine Takeaway: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328861/article/mayock-pitts-donald-just-as-impressive-as-clowney-at-combine

Best combine performers of Day 3: http://www.nfl.com/combine/top-performers#year=2014&workout=FORTY_YARD_DASH&position=DL-LB

Brooks: Donald a winner on Day 3: http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328922/article/jadeveon-clowney-aaron-donald-shine-michael-sam-struggles

Cornerback position highlights Tuesday's combine: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000313247/article/top-5-2014-nfl-draft-prospects-by-position-cornerbacks

Clayton's Monday Combine Observations: http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10513222/draft-keeps-looking-better-combine-progresses

Monday's combine risers,sliders: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/24/aaron-donald-michael-sam-2014-nfl-combine-risers-sliders/

Monday's Combine winners and losers: Who is this man?: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/monday-s-combine-winner-and-losers-who-is-this-man-022414

Character questions on center stage at NFL combine: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/character-questions-center-stage-nfl-232724039--nfl.html

Monday's top NFL Combine performers: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/24/5443174/nfl-combine-results-2014-monday

Aaron Donald outperforms Jadeveon Clowney: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/24/nfl-combine-monday-top-performers-aaron-donald-telvin-smith/

Former CU Buffs star Paul Richardson stays fast, gets bigger for NFL: http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_25220833/former-cu-buffs-star-paul-richardson-stays-fast

Archer covered 40 yards in only 18 steps: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/24/archer-covered-40-yards-in-only-18-steps/

Video - Donald: Experience all-around the line is 'going to help me out': http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/1ft6r51a6o6xc14ovkq1e6oo3s

Video - Aaron Donald dominates combine: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328912/Aaron-Donald-dominates-combine

Video - Linebacker impressions: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328914/Linebacker-impressions

2014 combine: What we've learned: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/nfl/20140224/2014-02-24-clip01.sportsillustrated/

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Don't forget to read the Monday Evening Lions Articles: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/evening-lions-links-for-monday-2-24-14.html

Evening Lions Links for Monday 2-24-14

Lions Articles:

Lions' new coordinators actually could become head coaching candidates one day: http://www.freep.com/article/20140224/SPORTS01/302240070/detroit-lions-joe-lombardi-teryl-austin

Detroit Lions looking for veteran QB, not ready to commit to Kellen Moore as backup: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_looking_for_vete.html

Lions notes: Suh, Waddle, Hilliard, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/24/5435268/lions-notes-ndamukong-suh-laadrian-waddle-corey-hilliard

Pride of Detroit's list of players the Lions met at Combine: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/24/5442722/nfl-combine-2014-meetings-lions

Meet the free agents: DT Andre Fluellen: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6083/meet-the-free-agents-dt-andre-fluellen

Exploring Detroit's backup quarterback options: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6088/exploring-detroits-backup-quarterback-options

JVM: Quarterbacks (Stafford is the 10th most overvalued QB): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/24/jvm-quarterbacks/

2014 Combine:

All Combine Articles: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/2014-combine.html

2014 NFL Combine: Harbaugh rumor leads 10 big takeaways: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-24/2014-nfl-combine-jadeveon-clowney-jim-harbaugh-adam-muema-benjamin-mike-evans-dri-archer

$.05 From The Scouting Combine: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2413/20140224/$05_from_the_scouting_combine/

2014 Combine performance: Tight Ends and Offensive Line: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2014-Combine-performance-Tight-Ends-and-Offensive-Line.html

Texas A and M WR Mike Evans shows why he makes sense for Lions with big day at combine: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/texas_ams_mike_evans_solidifie.html

NFL combine: Michigan's Taylor Lewan solidifies place among top 3 OTs, but probably doesn't improve it: http://mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/02/michigan_ot_taylor_lewan_wows.html

NFL combine: Michigan State's Max Bullough 2nd among MLBs in 40-yard dash, first in bench: http://mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2014/02/michigan_states_max_bullough_t_1.html

Kent State RB Dri Archer falls just short of breaking Chris Johnson's 40-yard dash record: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/kent_state_rb_dri_archer_falls.html

2014 NFL combine: Pitt's Aaron Donald -- not Clowney -- big winner: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24455561/nfl-combine-pitts-aaron-donald----not-clowney----big-winner

2014 NFL combine: Value of QBs in question as OTs are climbing: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24455753/nfl-combine-value-of-qbs-in-question-as-ots-are-climbing

2014 NFL combine: Mack, Barr raise stakes with stellar numbers: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24455760/nfl-combine-mack-barr-raise-stakes-with-stellar-numbers

2014 NFL Combine: Five takeaways from Monday (Donald turns in elite numbers): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24455968/nfl-combine-five-takeaways-from-monday

NFL Monday Combine Musings: Under-the-radar free agents to watch (Willie Young is one of the FAs. Also mentioned is Shazier adding 15 lbs should help his draft stock): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24455898/nfl-monday-combine-musings-under-the-radar-free-agents-to-watch

2014 NFL combine: Louis Nix takes comical pratfall in broad jump: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24455930/nfl-combine-louis-nix-takes-comical-pratfall-in-broad-jump

Mack edges Barr among 'backers: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328836/article/khalil-mack-edges-anthony-barr-in-40yard-dash-at-nfl-combine

Mayock says it doesn't matter what Clowney ran; he has red flags: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328668/article/mayock-it-doesnt-matter-what-jadeveon-clowney-ran-in-40

Clowney: Skipping combine drills was plan: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328782/article/jadeveon-clowney-plan-all-along-was-to-skip-combine-field-drills

Jadeveon Clowney has all kinds of speed, not much strength: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-out/jadeveon-clowney-has-all-kinds-of-speed-not-much-strength-022414

Jadeveon Clowney is faster than most running backs: http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/02/jadeveon-clowney-is-faster-than-most-running-backs-and-that-is-scary/

Dee Ford scratched from combine drills: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/02/24/dee-ford-scratched-from-workouts/5778235/

After all the hype, NFL prospect Michael Sam’s combine performance was unimpressive: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/

TFY's Combine News and Notes from Monday: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9469

Wide Receivers Mike Evans and Brandin Cooks: http://blogs.ourlads.com/2014/02/23/wide-receivers-mike-evans-brandin-cooks/

Video - Donald: Experience all-around the line is 'going to help me out' (2-23-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/1ft6r51a6o6xc14ovkq1e6oo3s

Video - Donald's 40 yd dash: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/n0o0f36m04yl1pi95ycfnmkwb

Video - Donald vs Suh in the 40 yd dash (2-23-14): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/video/jv5clqxhffs0zvusxw0rr8un

Video - Florida State safety Terrence Brooks talks about his combine experiences: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/166838339645/0/terrence-brooks-at-the-nfl-combine

Video - Mack showcases on field ability: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328865/Mack-showcases-on-field-ability

2014 Draft:

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: A deep draft will help Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-A-deep-draft-will-help-Lions-/a023f28e-5b72-4832-a2ac-7ceb2f794c67

Lions could have their choice between two very different safeties: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-could-have-their-choice-between-two-very-different-safeties/b877b6a9-d348-4e61-ad94-aa91b8340c75

Louisville thumper Pryor might be NFL draft's best safety: http://www.freep.com/article/20140224/SPORTS01/302240037/Louisville-thumper-Pryor-might-NFL-draft-s-best-safety

Kyle Fuller would love joining brother Corey in Detroit: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/Kyle-Fuller-would-love-joining-brother-Corey-in-Detroit/efd1a4c4-68d8-4d9d-ade5-472de516d8a0

Is Michigan State's Darqueze Dennard or Oklahoma State's Justin Gilbert the draft's No. 1 CB?: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/is_michigan_states_darqueze_de.html

Prospect Profile - Odell Beckham Jr.: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/68244016/lsus-odell-beckham-confirms-first-round-slot-at-the-nfl-combine

2014 NFL Draft: 5 Late-Round Sleepers the Detroit Lions Should Target: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/24/2014-nfl-draft-5-late-round-sleepers-the-detroit-lions-should-target/

Video - Lee is ready for the NFL: http://www.nfl.com/videos/new-york-jets/0ap2000000328833/Lee-is-ready-for-the-NFL

Morning Lions Links for Monday 2-24-14

Lions Articles:

Florida State's Jernigan 'would love' to play for Detroit Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140223/SPORTS01/302230099/1049

Lions could find corners too tempting to pass on early: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140224/SPORTS0101/302240024/Lions-could-find-corners-too-tempting-pass-early?

Top safeties at combine offer contrast in styles: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140224/SPORTS0101/302240025/1004/

FA top 150:    http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/46314/309/free-agent-top-150

2014 Combine:


 All Combine Articles:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/2014-combine.html

Clayton's Day 4 Combine Observations: http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10508242/2014-nfl-combine-receivers-impress-qbs-lack-depth

2014 NFL combine results: Broad Jump (Running Backs): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454557/nfl-combine-results-broad-jump-running-backs

2014 NFL combine results: Vertical Jump (Running Backs): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454660/nfl-combine-results-vertical-jump-running-backs

Sunday's winners and losers: http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328540/article/blake-bortles-mike-evans-headline-sundays-combine-winners

Biggest surprises from the combine: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328217/article/nfl-scouting-combines-biggest-surprises

Dee: I'm better pass rusher: http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/dri-archer?id=2543596

Archer sets combine-best 4.26 40 time: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328405/article/kent-states-dri-archer-turns-in-a-429second-40yard-dash

Clowney has 21 reps in bench press: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328386/article/jadeveon-clowney-puts-up-just-21-reps-in-bench-press

Quarles: Clowney wasn't only guy making plays: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328204/article/kelcy-quarles-jadeveon-clowney-wasnt-only-guy-making-plays

Five takeaways from the NFL scouting combine: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/02/23/combine-takeaways/5766143/

Gilbert needs to study up on NFL players: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/23/justin-gilbert-needs-to-become-a-quick-study-on-nfl-players/

Khalil Mack out to prove video game wrong: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/23/khalil-mack-nfl-combine-nfl-draft-buffalo-bulls/

Notes from Indianapolis: Part II: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Notes-from-Indianapolis-Part-II.html

Buffalo's Mack ready to dominate: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140223/khalil-mack-buffalo-nfl-draft/

Saginaw Valley's Jeff Janis blazes through 40 in 4.42 seconds at combine: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140223/SPORTS0101/302230031/Saginaw-Valley-s-Jeff-Janis-blazes-through-40-4-42-seconds-combine

NFL combine: MSU CB Dennard, Okla. St. CB Gilbert become fast friends: http://www.freep.com/article/20140223/SPORTS07/302230141/nfl-combine-michigan-state-spartans-darqueze-dennard

Louisville safety Pryor delivers big hits: http://www.freep.com/article/20140224/SPORTS01/302240037/Louisville-safety-Pryor-delivers-big-hits

Former MSU WR Fowler runs 4.52 in 40-yard dash at NFL combine: http://www.freep.com/article/20140224/SPORTS07/302240033/Former-MSU-WR-Fowler-runs-4-52-40-yard-dash-NFL-combine

NFL Combine 2014: UCF's Blake Bortles, LSU's Odell Beckham shine in Sunday's workouts: http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_bortles_beckham_sh.html

Video - Top 5 WR combine performances: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328545/Top-5-WR-combine-performances

Video - Ryan Shazier: I'm a very versatile player: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/02/23/5768581/

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Don't forget to read Sunday Evening links: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/02/evening-lions-links-for-sunday-2-23-14.html

Evening Lions Links for Sunday 2-23-14

Lions Articles:

Detroit Lions' backup QB plans: Search free agency for veteran, then look to NFL draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20140223/SPORTS01/302230115/detroit-lions-backup-quarterback

NFL combine: FSU DL Jernigan 'would love' to play with Suh, Fairley: http://www.freep.com/article/20140223/SPORTS01/302230099/nfl-combine-jernigan-detroit-lions

Gunther Cunningham jumps into new role with Detroit Lions at NFL scouting combine: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/gunther_cunningham_jumps_into.html

Matthew Stafford's risky play drawing top WRs Sammy Watkins, Mike Evans, Marqise Lee to Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_sammy_watkins_mi.html

Virginia Tech CB Kyle Fuller would love to join brother Corey on Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/virginia_tech_cb_kyle_fuller_w.html

Ranking the 2014 Free Agents: Tight Ends: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/23/ranking-the-2014-free-agents-tight-ends/

Ranking the 2014 Free Agents: Kickers & Punters: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/23/ranking-the-2014-free-agents-kickers-punters/

2014 Combine:

2014 NFL combine results: 40-Yard Dash (Wide Receivers): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454235/nfl-combine-results-40-yard-dash-wide-receivers

2014 NFL combine results: Broad Jump (Wide Receivers): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454569/nfl-combine-results-broad-jump-wide-receivers

2014 NFL combine results: 40-yard dash (Quarterbacks): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454238/nfl-combine-results-40-yard-dash-quarterbacks

2014 NFL combine results: Broad Jump (Quarterbacks): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454636/nfl-combine-results-broad-jump-quarterbacks

2014 NFL combine results: Vertical Jump (Quarterbacks): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454647/nfl-combine-results-vertical-jump-quarterbacks

2014 NFL combine results: 3-Cone Drill (Quarterbacks): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454674/nfl-combine-results-3-cone-drill-quarterbacks

2014 NFL combine results: Vertical Jump (Offensive Linemen): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454263/nfl-combine-results-vertical-jump-offensive-linemen

2014 NFL combine results: Vertical Jump (Tight Ends): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454268/nfl-combine-results-vertical-jump-tight-ends

2014 NFL combine results: 20-Yard Shuttle (Tight Ends): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454686/nfl-combine-results-20-yard-shuttle-tight-ends

2014 NFL combine results: Bench Press (Defensive Linemen): http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/24454815/nfl-combine-results-bench-press-defensive-linemen

2014 NFL combine results: Bench Press (Linebackers): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454864/nfl-combine-results-bench-press-linebackers

2014 NFL combine: Five Takeaways from Sunday: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454779/nfl-combine-five-takeaways-from-sunday

NFL Sunday Combine Musings: Seattle's simple ways on defense will be tough to follow: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24455035/nfl-sunday-combine-musings-seattles-simple-ways-on-defense-will-be-tough-to-follow>/a>

2014 NFL combine: Texas A&M WR Mike Evans runs blazing 40: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24454219/nfl-combine-texas-am-wr-mike-evans-runs-blazing-40

2014 NFL combine: Sammy Watkins officially clocked at 4.43: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454445/nfl-combine-sammy-watkins-officially-clocked-at-443

2014 NFL combine: Cooks, Beckham, Bryant among sub-4.35 WRs: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454291/nfl-combine-cooks-beckham-bryant-among-sub-435-wrs

2014 NFL combine: Bortles-Beckham show leads QB/WR positional drills: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454398/nfl-combine-bortles-beckham-show-leads-qbwr-positional-drills

2014 NFL combine: Bama OT Kouandjio falls after failed physical: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454237/nfl-combine-alabama-ot-kouandjio-falling-after-failed-physical

What we learned - Takeaways from Sunday at Combine:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328511/article/what-we-learned-takeaways-from-sunday-at-nfl-combine

Mayock reacts to top performances:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000328516/article/mayock-takeaways-manziel-bortles-draw-mixed-reviews

Sunday's Standouts: Blake Bortles puts on a complete show: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/sunday-s-standouts-blake-bortles-puts-on-a-complete-show-022314

Sunday's NFL combine superlatives: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/23/sundays-nfl-combine-superlatives-dri-archer-logan-thomas-brandin-cooks-40-yard-dash/

TFY's Combine News and Notes from Sunday: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9449

Mike Evans, little known John Brown climb - Combine Day 2 risers and sliders:   http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/23/mike-evans-john-brown-nfl-combine/

Beckham leads the charge in Sunday's first combine drills:   http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/23/odell-beckham-lsu-nfl-combine-wide-receivers/

Impressive showing by WRs at Combine:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/Impressive-showing-by-receivers-group-at-Combine/df7a37dd-cf31-4bc0-8e75-b4140762f9fe

LB Mack can be a versatile weapon:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/LB-Khalil-Mack-can-be-a-versatile-weapon/c951ed5a-6601-484f-99ac-bb4055cc88c4

SVSU's Jeff Janis crushes 40-yard dash; Jeremy Gallon, Bennie Fowler also run: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/svsus_jeff_janis_fifth_among_w.html

Former Michigan State WR Bennie Fowler plans on running low 40 time, dreams of playing for Lions: http://mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2014/02/former_michigan_state_wr_benni.html

Calvin Pryor, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix debate who is best safety at NFL Combine: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140223/calvin-pryor-ha-ha-clinton-dix-debate-who-is-best-safety-at-nfl-combine

Lions notes - Justin Gilbert, Darqueze Dennard top corners; all in the Fuller family: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140223/lions-notes-justin-gilbert-darqueze-dennard-top-corners-all-in-the-fuller-family

Clemson's Sammy Watkins fits Lions' need at receiver: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/clemson-s-sammy-watkins-fits-lions-need-at-receiver-022314

Evans, Lee don't mind bringing noise on field, but Watkins keeps quiet:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-evans-lee-don-t-mind-bringing-173424671--nfl.html

Manziel and Evans impress in 40 and speed coach smiles:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-evans-lee-don-t-mind-bringing-173424671--nfl.html

Roby - I felt like an employee in college:    http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-23/nfl-combine-draft-bradley-roby-ohio-state-college-players-should-get-paid

Video - WRs bench press performance:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328387/Wide-receivers-bench-press-performance

Video - Watkins, Evans among best Combine WRs:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328371/Which-receivers-stood-out-at-combine

Video - Evans 40 yd dash:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328230/Mike-Evans-40-yard-dash

Video - Lee's 40 yd dash:     http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328332/Marqise-Lee-s-40-yard-dash

Video - Lee makes dazzling catches:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328360/Lee-makes-dazzling-catches

Video - Brandin Cooks blistering 4.33 40 yd dash:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328243/Cooks-blistering-4-33-40-yard-dash

Video - Beckham Jr. flies in 40 yd dash:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328253/Beckham-Jr-flies-in-40-yard-dash

Video - Janis impresses in 40 yd dash:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328322/Jeff-Janis-impresses-in-40-yard-dash

Video - WR Kelvin Benjamin's 40 yd dash:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328489/Kelvin-Benjamin-s-40-yard-dash

Video - I came to prove I can be a dominant WR:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine-featured-participants/0ap2000000328445/Watkins-I-came-to-prove-I-can-be-a-dominant-receiver

Video - I love dominating defenses:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine-featured-participants/0ap2000000328418/Watkins-I-love-dominating-defenses

Video - See Sunday's top Combine Performances:   http://www.nfl.com/combine/top-performers#year=2014&workout=FORTY_YARD_DASH&position=QB-RB-WR-TE-S-DL-LB-CB-OL-SPEC

Video - Tim and Mike wrap up Scouting Combine Day 4:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-NFL-Scouting-Combine-Wrap-up/353a614c-db70-43f9-a0ee-3c1a2fbcfe09

Florida State safety Terrence Brooks talks about his combine experiences: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/166838339645/0/terrence-brooks-at-the-nfl-combine

Video - Justin Gilbert: I used to be a terrible backpeddler: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/02/23/5758481/

2014 Draft:

2014 NFL combine: Canvassing the corner market: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24454697/nfl-combine-canvassing-the-corner-market

Corner Market - 2014 CB class a mixed bag:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/corner-market-2014-cb-class-210028478--nfl.html

Is Mack the best defensive prospect in the draft:     http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000328481/Is-Khalil-Mack-the-best-defensive-player-in-the-draft

Video - South Dakota LB Tyler Starr:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/NFL-COMBINE-South-Dakota-LB-Tyler-Starr/7d29406e-f775-4fc9-b9ee-06fe9e2e6dc9