Morning Lions Links for Friday 2-14-14

Lions Articles:

TWENTYMAN: Lions release S Louis Delmas: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-release-S-Louis-Delmas/5148af55-da59-4764-9e35-bcf3e6c328f3

TWENTYMAN: Lions release WR Nate Burleson: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-release-WR-Nate-Burleson/5c3ffc2b-48ba-4cf6-98ed-0d7f887113c5

Gunther Cunningham is excited for his new role with Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Gunther-Cunningham-is-excited-for-his-new-role-with-Lions/b9ddbb31-0afb-4d21-be4e-91e4c8efa7b4

Joe Fauria wants to have the same level of production in Lombardi's offense as Jimmy Graham: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Joe-Fauria-wants-to-have-the-same-level-of-production-in-Lombardis-offense-as-Jimmy-Graham/1703608a-b049-4b97-84cc-94e58156e483

Lions free cap space by cutting vocal leaders Delmas, Burleson: http://www.freep.com/article/20140213/SPORTS01/302130132/detroit-lions-louis-delmas-nate-burleson

Nate Burleson released by Lions: 'I can't blame them': http://www.freep.com/article/20140213/SPORTS01/302130112/nate-burleson-detroit-lions

Lions can use NFL draft, free agency to fill new openings: http://www.freep.com/article/20140214/SPORTS01/302140030/detroit-lions-sammy-watkins-eric-decker-ha-ha-clinton-dix

Gunther Cunningham staying on with Lions; will have say in personnel: http://www.freep.com/article/20140212/SPORTS01/302120137/detroit-lions-gunther-cunningham

Ex-Lions WR Nate Burleson already drawing interest from other teams; shocked by Louis Delmas cut: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/ex-lions_wr_nate_burleson_alre.html

Teryl Austin: Detroit Lions defense needs to play together like Seattle Seahawks, not copy scheme: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/teryl_austin_detroit_lions_nee.html

Ravens cornerback expects Detroit Lions' defense to look more like Baltimore's under DC Teryl Austin: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/ravens_corner_expects_detroit.html

Suh tweets: 'Slander should come with a heavy fine!': http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/suh-via-twitter-slander-should-come-with-a-heavy-fine-021314

Delmas release makes sense for Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5840/delmas-release-makes-sense-for-lions

A tough ending for Burleson in Detroit: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5834/a-tough-ending-for-burleson-in-detroit

Corner a concern for the Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5809/corner-a-concern-for-the-lions

Meet the Free Agents: TE Dorin Dickerson: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5785/meet-the-free-agents-te-dorin-dickerson

Lions hoping to re-sign Delmas at reduced salary?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/13/5409278/lions-louis-delmas-contract

Notes: Vaughn Martin again drawing Lions interest?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/13/5402554/lions-notes-vaughn-martin

Lions roster review: Safety: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/13/5399970/detroit-lions-roster-review-safety

Detroit Lions 2014 NFL offseason preview: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24441800/detroit-lions-2014-nfl-offseason-preview

All under 25 team (Warford made this team): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000325684/article/allunder25-team-eddie-lacy-robert-quinn-among-rising-stars

Changing of the guard at QB? (Stafford is picked as one of the rising stars): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000325466/article/andrew-luck-younger-qbs-eclipsing-peyton-manning-older-vets

How all 16 NFC teams were built: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000325732/article/what-we-learned-about-roster-construction-of-the-nfc

Lions want Delmas back, but he plans to test market: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/13/lions-want-delmas-back-but-he-plans-to-test-market/

Gunther Cunningham wants to stay in Detroit, go out a winner: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/13/gunther-cunningham-wants-to-stay-in-detroit-go-out-a-winner/

The NFL's Best Coaches (Caldwell is ranked 7th out of the new hires): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/46250/57/the-nfls-best-coaches?pg=3

Projected Lineups: Detroit Lions: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/13/projected-lineups-detroit-lions/

Detroit Lions TE Joseph Fauria Could Be Next Jimmy Graham: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/13/detroit-lions-te-joseph-fauria-could-be-next-jimmy-graham/

Releasing Louis Delmas Shows Detroit Lions Committed to Making smart cap moves: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/13/releasing-louis-delmas-shows-detroit-lions-committed-to-making-smart-cap-moves/

Nate Burleson: Detroit Lions' Decision To Release WR For the Best: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/13/detroit-lions-decision-to-release-wr-nate-burleson-is-for-the-best/

Detroit Lions Rumors: Nate Burleson Release Means Draft of WR in first round: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/13/detroit-lions-rumors-release-of-nate-burleson-means-drafting-wr-in-first-round/

Rod Woodson Is The Best Mentor For Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay's career: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/13/rod-woodson-is-the-best-mentor-for-detroit-lions-cb-darius-slays-career/

Predicting Detroit Lions' 5 Biggest Free Agency Moves: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/13/predicting-detroit-lions-5-biggest-free-agency-moves/

Examiner on Delmas, Burleson release: http://www.examiner.com/article/lions-release-burleson-delmas

Nate Burleson and Louis Delmas the type of players Ravens will likely be interested in: http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-79293013/

2014 Draft:

Lions Draft needs: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/13/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-needs-offseason-top-prospects/

2014 Combine Preview: Wide receivers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/2014-Combine-Preview-Wide-receivers/34371f1c-e68c-4dc1-ac39-4af0414bd1ca

Cosell: Watkins is best WR prospect since 2011: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000325746/article/cosell-sammy-watkins-hands-down-best-receiver-in-draft

NFL Prospect Focus: Brandin Cooks and Scott Crichton: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-Prospect-Focus-Brandin-Cooks-and-Scott-Crichton.html

NFL Draft: Top tight end prospect Eric Ebron is good … just ask him: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-top-tight-end-prospect-eric-ebron-201208381--nfl.html

Small school Starr ready to shine at NFL scouting combine: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/24441428/small-school-starr-ready-to-shine-at-nfl-scouting-combine

Video:

Nate Burleson Talks About Being Cut by Lions: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9838087