Evening Lions Links for Friday 2-21-14

Lions Articles:

NOTEBOOK:The future at center; free agents not returning and more: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/NOTEBOOKThe-future-at-center-free-agents-not-returning-and-more/a1151733-7e03-4991-9704-dc8bdfb8189a

Mayhew expects new deal with Suh to be done soon: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Mayhew-expects-new-deal-with-Suh-to-be-done-soon/019efece-f6cd-4a71-982b-ac31cd492ec6

COMBINE NOTEBOOK: Getting the most out of Fairley; Ansah shoulder surgery and more: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/COMBINE-NOTEBOOK-Getting-the-most-out-of-Fairley-Ansah-shoulder-surgery-and-more/73e71daf-afbc-498b-b0cd-2219c1bbbdf4

Lions' Mayhew: Stafford's hat a nonissue: http://www.freep.com/article/20140221/SPORTS01/302210094/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-martin-mayhew

New Lions coach means new chance for RB Mikel Leshoure: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140221/SPORTS0101/302210120/New-Lions-coach-means-new-chance-RB-Mikel-Leshoure

Detroit Lions sign safety Isa Abdul-Quddus to one-year contract: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_sign_safety_isa.html

Detroit Lions will re-sign exclusive rights free agents Jeremy Ross and Kris Durham: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_will_re-sign_exc.html

Detroit Lions cutting ties with 5 players, including kicker David Akers: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_cutting_ties_wit.html

Detroit Lions expect to extend contract of agent-less Ndamukong Suh near start of free agency: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_still_hoping_to.html

Lions Martin Mayhew says Joe Fauria's role could expand: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/lions-martin-mayhew-says-joe-faurias.html

Detroit Lions Mayhew: Nick Fairley needs improved commitment to offseason program: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/detroit-lions-mayhew-nick-fairley-needs.html

Long-term deal possible for Detroit Lions Joique Bell: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/long-term-deal-possible-for-detroit.html

Detroit Lions Gunther Cunningham new duties two-fold: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/detroit-lions-gunther-cunningham-new.html

FSD Lions notes: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/mayhew-still-expects-to-reach-a-contract-extension-with-suh-022114

Report: Quin has minor ankle surgery: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6031/report-quin-has-minor-ankle-surgery

Lions notes: Louis Delmas, Joe Lombardi, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/21/5431174/lions-notes-louis-delmas-joe-lombardi

Lions in the market for veteran backup quarterback: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/21/5433750/detroit-lions-backup-quarterback

Lions looking for connection like Bears' Trestman-Cutler: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/lions-looking-connection-bears%E2%80%99-trestman-cutler

Ranking the 2014 Free Agents: Safeties: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/21/ranking-the-2014-free-agents-safeties/

2014 Combine:

Detroit Lions interviewing country's top centers for possible successor to Dominic Raiola: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_3.html

North Carolina TE Eric Ebron would love to play with Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/north_carolina_te_eric_ebron_w.html

Being a kicker at the combine is different: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6026/being-a-kicker-at-the-combine-is-different

NFL draft: UCLA’s ‘X-factor’ Su’a-Filo thinks he can bring some nasty to the pros: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-ucla-x-factor-su-filo-thinks-152703862--nfl.html

 Trey Burton's combine diary: 4 a.m. wake-up call begins long day: http://msn.foxsports.com/florida/story/trey-burton-s-combine-diary-4-a-m-wake-up-call-begins-long-day-022114

Combine prospects creating early buzz: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326849/article/what-we-learned-takeaways-from-day-1-at-the-nfl-combine

Optimum Scoutings Thursday Combine takeaways: http://www.optimumscouting.com/draft/articles/2014-nfl-combine-thursday-s-top-10-takeaway.html

Workout warriors: Who will emerge in Indy?: http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000327378/article/anthony-barr-justin-gilbert-among-five-potential-combine-stars

2014 NFL Combine: Giant receivers earning buzz at weigh-ins: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24451019/nfl-combine-giant-receivers-earning-buzz-at-weigh-ins

2014 NFL Combine: Towson RB West leads the small school hopefuls: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24451280/nfl-combine-towson-rb-west-leads-the-small-school-hopefuls

2014 NFL combine: Popular 40 shrouded in secrecy: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24450816/nfl-combine-popular-40-shrouded-in-secrecy

2014 NFL Combine: Whistle blower gets 40 started: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24450827/nfl-combine-whistle-blower-gets-40-started

The ultimate interview: http://www.nfl.com/combinestories

Video - Brandin Cooks: I'm a playmaker, I'm able to create plays from nothing: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/02/21/5704171/

Video - Kelvin Benjamin: You'll get a guy that's never going to give up: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/02/21/5704001/

Video - How important is a good combine performance?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000327107/How-important-is-a-good-combine-performance

2014 Draft: Ebron easily the best TE in the draft: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-20/eric-ebron-nfl-draft-combine-top-tight-end-confidence-comparison-vernon-davis-jace-amaro

TE Ebron belives he's a game-changer: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/21/eric-ebron-2014-nfl-draft/

NFL Prospect Focus: Xavier Grimble and Marcus Martin: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Xavier-Grimble-and-Marcus-Martin.html

NFL draft diary: Alabama WR Kevin Norwood: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/02/21/alabama-wr-kevin-norwood-nfl-draft-diary/5675337/

O-linemen recall their toughest opponents: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/20/2014-nfl-combine-toughest-opponents/