Morning Lions Links for Saturday 2-22-14

Lions Articles:

DAY IN REVIEW: Getting a deal done with Suh imminent, says Mayhew: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/DAY-IN-REVIEW-Getting-a-deal-done-with-Suh-imminent-says-Mayhew/164eefc8-f59f-41e1-b52e-1ed8bf173e03

Lions saying good-bye to 5 pending free agents: http://www.freep.com/article/20140221/SPORTS01/302210064/detroit-lions-nfl-free-agents

Mayhew: We knew last year Lions' Ansah may need shoulder surgery: http://www.freep.com/article/20140221/SPORTS01/302210100/detroit-lions-martin-mayhew-ziggy-ansah

Lions' Mayhew expects contract extension with Suh to get done soon: http://www.freep.com/article/20140221/SPORTS01/302210060/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-martin-mayhew

Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Stafford's hat a non-issue: http://www.freep.com/article/20140222/SPORTS01/302220043/matthew-stafford-hat

Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin has minor ankle surgery: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/detroit_lions_safety_glover_qu_1.html

Detroit Lions notes - Brandon Pettigrew a priority: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140221/detroit-lions-notes-brandon-pettigrew-a-priority

Detroit Lions can’t negotiate extension until Ndamukong Suh hires agent: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140221/detroit-lions-cant-negotiate-extension-until-ndamukong-suh-hires-agent

Native Detroiter Tim Allen critical of Lions' hire of Jim Caldwell: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140221/native-detroiter-tim-allen-critical-of-lions-hire-of-jim-caldwell

Importance of 'quality' receivers for Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6035/the-importance-of-receivers-for-the-lions

Lions looking for WR to compliment Calvin Johnson: http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/lions-looking-wr-compliment-calvin-johnson

Tim Allen -- Takes Shot at Detroit Lions ... Why Would They Hire Caldwell: http://www.tmz.com/2014/02/21/tim-allen-detroit-lions-head-coach-jim-caldwell/

Lions coach Caldwell wants wins, not stats: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-coach-caldwell-wants-wins-172013988--nfl.html

Detroit Lions Make Smart Move Releasing Kicker David Akers, 4 Other Players: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/21/detroit-lions-make-smart-move-releasing-kicker-david-akers-4-other-players/

Ranking the 2014 Free Agents: Centers: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/02/22/ranking-the-2014-free-agents-centers/

2014 Combine:

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

Draft Countdown's Combine Page: http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/ScoutingCombine/ScoutingCombine.php

O'HARA: Odell Beckham Jr. was born with football and speed in his genes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/OHARA-Odell-Beckham-Jr-was-born-with-football-and-speed-in-his-genes/a8dc8b58-e1cc-42f7-960e-22ed71d0db7e

Friday's Combine 21 takeaways: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327617/article/what-we-learned-combine-fridays-21-takeaways

Day 2 combine buzz (Manziel-free edition): http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000327347/article/what-we-learned-takeaways-from-day-2-at-the-nfl-combine

Seferian-Jenkins should be top TE performer at NFL Scouting Combine: http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000325940/article/austin-seferianjenkins-should-be-top-te-performer-at-combine

2014 NFL Combine: Five takeaways from Friday: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24451471/nfl-combine-five-takeaways-from-friday

NFL Combine Friday Musings: Receivers more valuable than ever: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24451555/combine-friday-musings-receivers-more-valuable-than-ever

2014 Combine: Workout Results: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24451463/combine-workout-results

2014 Combine Results: Bench Press (Tight Ends): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24451451/combine-results-bench-press-tight-ends

2014 Combine Results: Bench Press (Offensive Line): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24451360/combine-results-bench-press-offensive-line

2014 NFL Combine: Keep arm length, history in mind for bench press: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24451528/nfl-combine-keep-arm-length-history-in-mind-for-bench-press

TFY's Friday Combine news and notes: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9434

Video - Martin Mayhew NFL Combine press conference: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-Mayhew-NFL-Combine-press-conference/7beffe42-00c6-4eb6-8313-98a4d8e6d0b4

Video - TIM AND MIKE: Day 2 Wrap-Up: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Day-2-Wrap-Up/01694860-b6f8-4158-9039-26a49f8d4dc5

Video - TIM AND MIKE: Martin Mayhew at the Combine: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Martin-Mayhew-at-the-Combine/4c717ac4-7936-440b-b373-85f15b53a674

Video - NFL Combine: NFC North News: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10497920

Video - Football 101: The Combine: http://www.nfl.com/videos/football-101/0ap2000000327645/Football-101-The-Combine

Lions scheduled to meet with Donte Moncrief: https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/436943394464473088

NFL combine Report: Day 2: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/22/nfl-combine-jeff-janis-aj-mccarron/

Clayton's Day 2 Combine Observations: http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10497775/2014-nfl-combine-blake-bortles-arrival-johnny-manziel-measurements-bizarre-browns

Friday’s NFL combine measurement superlatives: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/21/nfl-combine-measurements-johnny-manziel-mike-evans-logan-thomas/

NFL Scouting Combine - Three most important and unknown aspects: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-20/nfl-combine-2014-interviews-medical-tests-agents-general-managers-workouts-testing

Speed Coach Prepares NFL Prospects for Combine: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/22/sports/football/speed-coach-prepares-nfl-prospects-for-combine.html

Combine measures don't always measure up: http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/02/22/3785116/combine-measures-dont-always-measure.html

Vanderbilt's Matthews says he's fast enough for NFL: http://www.tennessean.com/article/20140222/SPORTS/302220025/Vanderbilt-s-Matthews-says-he-s-fast-enough-for-NFL?nclick_check=1

Auburn's Chris Davis looking for big numbers at NFL Combine: http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2014/02/auburns_chris_davis_looking_fo.html

Video - Top NFL Scouting Combine bench press performers from Friday: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000327662/Top-NFL-Scouting-Combine-bench-press-performers-from-Friday

Video - NFL Combine Day 2 Wrap: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/163973187797/0/nfl-combine-day-2-wrap

2014 Draft:

Lions' search is on for WR in what's shaping up to be a deep NFL draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20140222/SPORTS01/302220031/Lions-search-WR-what-s-shaping-up-deep-NFL-draft

2014 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions' 10 Possible First-Round Picks: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/21/2014-nfl-draft-10-possible-first-round-picks-for-detroit-lions/

Mizzou's Sam unlikely to fit with Lions' defensive scheme: http://www.freep.com/article/20140222/SPORTS01/302220035/Mizzou-s-Sam-unlikely-fit-Lions-defensive-scheme

Prospects' paths to primetime: http://www.nfl.com/qs/ontheclock/index.jsp

Mayock: Khalil Mack would be my No. 1 overall pick: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327619/article/mayock-khalil-mack-would-be-my-no-1-overall-pick

Is Pitt's Donald the next Atkins?: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/02/21/geno-atkins-aaron-donald-nfl-draft/

LSU's Jeremy Hill sends letter to all 32 teams to explain arrests: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000327577/article/lsus-jeremy-hill-sends-letter-to-all-32-teams-to-explain-arrests

Plenty of tight end options in draft: http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/7740/plenty-of-tight-end-options-if-finleys-done

Miscellaneous:

NFL to adopt 15-yard penalty for use of racial slur?: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24451604/nfl-to-adopt-15-yard-penalty-for-use-of-racial-slur

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