Evening Lions Links for Thursday 2-20-14

Lions Articles:

Caldwell admits that Megatron needs more help: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/Caldwell-admits-that-Megatron-needs-more-help/ba99f2b6-73ae-4d2e-90c5-437247e51971

REPORT: Lions get more relief under 2014 salary cap: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/REPORT-Lions-get-more-relief-under-2014-salary-cap/3d62a7e2-e585-47e9-a705-c51c8fd30a67

Whisenhunt: Nothing bad about Lions caused me to pick Titans: http://www.freep.com/article/20140220/SPORTS01/302200120/detroit-lions-tennessee-titans-ken-whisenhunt

NFL salary cap reportedly going up, which would benefit the Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140220/SPORTS01/302200077/detroit-lions-nfl-salary-cap

Lions coach Jim Caldwell: No hazing in my locker room: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140220/SPORTS0101/302200091/0/sports0101/Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-No-hazing-my-locker-room

Report: Detroit Lions DE Ezekiel Ansah undergoes shoulder surgery; will be ready for 2014 season: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/report_detroit_lions_de_ezekie.html

Lions not optimistic about Louis Delmas returning to Detroit: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/lions_not_optimistic_about_lou.html

Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell focused on Matthew Stafford winning championships, not being elite: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_foc.html

Ken Whisenhunt says decision to spurn Lions for Titans 'absolutely not' an indictment of Matthew Stafford: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/ken_whisenhunt_says_his_move_t.html

Jim Caldwell on whether Lions will re-sign Brandon Pettigrew: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/jim-caldwell-on-whether-lions-will-re.html

Lions' Jim Caldwell says coaches responsible for lockerroom, everything: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/02/lions-jim-caldwell-says-coaches.html

Matt Stafford's Hat Is The Problem? Really?: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/02/20/matt-staffords-hat-is-the-problem-really-blog/

Caldwell believes Stafford can be a championship QB: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/caldwell-believes-stafford-can-be-a-championship-quarterback-022014

Jim Caldwell happy to be head coach again: http://espn.go.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/4099/caldwell-wasnt-sure-hed-get-another-head-coaching-job

Caldwell explains Delmas, Burleson moves: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5977/caldwell-explains-the-delmas-burleson-releases

Lions find a little more cap room: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5966/lions-find-a-little-more-cap-room

Meet the Free Agents: DE Israel Idonije: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5932/meet-the-free-agents-de-israel-idonije

Lions notes: Fauria, Bell, Akers, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/20/5427290/lions-notes-joseph-fauria-joique-bell-david-akers

Recapping Jim Caldwell's NFL Combine media session: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/20/5430896/jim-caldwell-nfl-combine-media-session

A simple problem of perception: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326840/article/matthew-staffords-backward-hat-a-simple-perception-problem

Ranking the 2014 Free Agents: Cornerbacks: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/20/ranking-the-2014-free-agents-cornerbacks/

Ranking the 2014 Free Agents: Offensive Tackles: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/20/ranking-the-2014-free-agents-offensive-tackles/

5 Detroit Lions Who Must Be Kicked To The Curb Before Free Agency: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/20/5-detroit-lions-who-must-be-kicked-to-the-curb-before-free-agency/

5 Overrated NFL Free Agents the Detroit Lions Should Avoid At All Costs: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/20/5-overrated-nfl-free-agents-the-detroit-lions-should-avoid-at-all-costs/

Video - Which coach will turn his team around?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000326984/Which-coach-will-turn-his-team-around

2014 Combine:

Walterfootball's Combine Stuff: http://walterfootball.com/combine.php

TFY's Combines News and Notes - Thursday: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9424

2014 Combine Preview: Center: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/2014-Combine-Preview-Center/2d3c39e5-ced6-4686-91dc-7c5fd43db2d4

Caldwell, at NFL combine: 'Extremely important' for Lions to find a No. 2 receiver: http://www.freep.com/article/20140220/SPORTS01/302200124/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell

Top tight end Eric Ebron compares himself to Vernon Davis: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/20/nfl-combine-tight-end-eric-ebron-compares-himself-to-vernon-davis/

NFL combine preview: What to watch for, when Lions brass will talk, TV times, etc.: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/nfl_combine_preview_what_to_wa.html

2014 NFL Combine: Trio of Pac-12 offensive linemen turn heads: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24449993/nfl-combine-trio-of-pac-12-offensive-linemen-turn-heads

2014 combine: UNC ailing LT James Hurst to work out at pro day: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24449870/combine-unc-ailing-lt-james-hurst-to-work-out-at-pro-day

2014 NFL combine: Auburn OT Greg Robinson wows at weigh-in: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/rob-rang/24449549/nfl-combine-auburn-ot-greg-robinson-wows-at-weigh-in

Prospects who will impress with intangibles: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326716/article/derek-carr-zack-martin-will-impress-in-intangibles-category

Burning questions for the combine: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/20/2014-combine-questions/

Reality check for the NFL combine: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/02/20/peter-king-malcom-smith-2014-nfl-combine/

Biggest Combine tests: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-20/nfl-combine-2014-interviews-medical-tests-agents-general-managers-workouts-testing

Prepping for combine is well-rounded crash course: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/prepping-combine-well-rounded-crash-211531653--nfl.html

Norris: NFL Combine Preview: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46290/351/norris-nfl-combine-preview

Under the Magnifying Glass – 2014 Scouting Combine: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/02/under-the-magnifying-glass-2014-scouting-combine/

Video - Jim Caldwell NFL Combine press conference: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-NFL-Combine-press-conference/5f3c1361-2e1c-47c2-b559-9d322e4c9815

Video - NFL COMBINE: Kicker Chris Boswell: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/NFL-COMBINE-Kicker-Chris-Boswell-/0982f2ca-ed15-46a3-b660-e876a1b67c6f

Video - TE Seferian-Jenkins doesn't believe he's a 'character risk': http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/draft/2014/02/20/5651035/

Video - Ebron excited to play for any team: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000326982/Ebron-excited-to-play-for-any-team

Video - Lewan looking forward to NFL: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000326980/Lewan-looking-forward-to-NFL

2014 Draft:

Michigan's Taylor Lewan denies intimidating woman in Brendan Gibbons sexual misconduct case: http://mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2014/02/michigans_taylor_lewan_denies.html

Detroit Lions selecting a safety at No. 10 wouldn't surprise Mike Mayock: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_safety_at_no_10.html

Steelers GM: Draft class could be 'most immature' in 30 years: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/steelers-gm-draft-class-could-be-most-immature-in-30-years-022014

Immaturity of underclassmen a concern for some GMs: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/vikings/2014/02/20/immaturity-underclassmen-a-concern/5651927/

The battle within: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/The-battle-within.html