Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 2-19-14

Lions Articles:

Teryl Austin to put a huge emphasis on turnovers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Teryl-Austin-to-put-a-huge-emphasis-on-turnovers/ff9302ea-5936-43a7-aa78-ee33161a11a7

Drew Sharp: Stafford must dress for success, but only success matters: http://www.freep.com/article/20140219/COL08/302190045/matthew-stafford-detroit-lions-backwards-cap

Should Lions put franchise tag on Pettigrew? Pros and cons and also the Lions will meet with his agent at the combine: http://www.freep.com/article/20140218/SPORTS01/302180069/detroit-lions-brandon-pettigrew

Lions Gab: Four things the new coaching staff must improve immediately: http://www.freep.com/article/20140219/SPORTS01/302190069/detroit-lions-gab

Ex-coaches agree: Caldwell's second stint tied to how Lions' talent, especially at QB, fares: http://www.freep.com/article/20140219/SPORTS01/302190063/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-second-head-coaching-stint

Despite past, finding a WR in draft is crucial for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140218/SPORTS01/302180029/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-wide-receivers

In photos: 15 free-agent targets for the Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140219/SPORTS0101/302190002/In-photos-15-free-agent-targets-Lions

Analysis: Detroit Lions unlikely to use franchise tag: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/analysis_detroit_lions_unlikel.html

Projecting the cost of a long-term contract extension for Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/projecting_a_long-term_contrac.html

Pat Caputo, The Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks and an NFL Draft Story that tells it all: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140218/pat-caputo-the-detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks-and-an-nfl-draft-story-that-tells-it-all

Notes: Delmas drawing interest from multiple teams: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/2/18/5420464/lions-notes-louis-delmas-free-agency

Meet the Free Agents: OT Jason Fox: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5908/meet-the-free-agents-ot-jason-fox

A different view on Lions' biggest needs: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/5919/a-different-view-on-the-lions-biggest-needs

Clayton mailbag (there's a question on Suh in there): http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10467409/clayton-mailbag-scouting-combine-storylines

New coach rankings: Biggest impact in 2014? (Jim Caldwell is ranked last): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326362/article/bill-obrien-will-make-biggest-2014-impact-among-new-coaches

On the bubble: 24 NFC players who could be cut (he mentions Leshoure as a player that could be cut): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326490/article/on-the-bubble-24-nfc-players-who-could-be-cut

The Improbable Rise of Don Carey: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-florek/the-improbable-rise-of-do_b_4792312.html

Detroti Lions Must Trade Up In Order To Draft Sammy Watkins: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/02/18/detroti-lions-must-trade-up-in-order-to-draft-sammy-watkins/

2014 Combine:

Lions have options at safety for No. 10 pick, NFL draft expert says: http://www.freep.com/article/20140218/SPORTS01/302180132/detroit-lions-safety-nfl-draft

MSU's Dennard rising, Bullough falling on NFL draft boards: http://www.freep.com/article/20140218/SPORTS07/302180123/2014-nfl-draft-mike-mayock-michigan-state-football

Mike Mayock: Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard could go to Lions, provide immediate help: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/02/mike_mayock_michigan_state_cb.html

2014 NFL Combine: 10 prospects with the most to gain/lose: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24448143/nfl-combine-10-prospects-with-the-most-to-gainlose

Prospects with something to prove: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/18/2014-nfl-combine-players-with-something-to-prove/

2014 Combine Preview: Defensive end: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/2014-Combine-Preview-Defensive-end/58298a8d-df3b-4821-9770-cef2764974c1

10 players with big questions to answer at combine: http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000326394/article/brooks-10-players-with-big-questions-to-answer-at-combine

Top DL prospects to watch at the draft: http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/0ap2000000326028/article/jadeveon-clowney-michael-sam-top-dls-to-watch-at-combine

Got draft questions? Mayock's got answers: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000326391/article/mayock-11-takeaways-on-draft-prospects-entering-combine

NFL draft: Scouting combine will feature media madness with Sam, Manziel, others: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-scouting-combine-feature-media-madness-sam-172313736--nfl.html

  Draft Diary: Stanford LB Trent Murphy tracks path to NFL: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/draft-diary-stanford-lb-trent-murphy-tracks-path-to-the-nfl-part-1-021814

  Cornerback Bradley Roby grateful for adversity at Ohio State: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/cornerback-bradley-roby-grateful-for-adversity-at-ohio-state-021814

Training For Sunday: Robert Herron: http://nfl.si.com/2014/02/18/robert-herron-nfl-draft-2014-training/

The Scouting Combine begins, but what will the Lions do in the Draft?: http://www.examiner.com/article/the-scouting-combine-begins-but-what-will-the-lions-do-the-draft

Video - Countdown to Combine: Cornerback Terrance Mitchell: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-am/0ap2000000326341/Countdown-to-Combine-Cornerback-Terrance-Mitchell

Video - On the Path to Primetime: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-am/0ap2000000326333/On-the-Path-to-Primetime

2014 Draft:

A&M’s Evans hopes hoops path leads to NFL stardom: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/02/18/texas-am-mike-evans-nfl-draft-transitions-from-basketball-to-football/

CB Jason Verrett's diary: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-02-18/nfl-combine-draft-jason-verrett-diary-cornerbacks-ranking-tcu-juco-size-speed-analysis-scouting-report

NFL prospect focus: Ryan Shazier and Brad Roby: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-focus-Ryan-Shazier-and-Brad-Roby.html

NFL draft: U-M's Lewan in 3-man battle for top OT: http://www.freep.com/article/20140219/SPORTS06/302190056/michigan-wolverines-football-taylor-lewan-nfl-draft

2014 NFL Draft Defensive Positional Big Board: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2412/20140219/2014_nfl_draft_defensive_positional_big_board/

Video - Things to Eye in Indy: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/02/18/nfl-scouting-combine-three-things/autostart/

Miscellaneous:

Broncos speak to Delmas: http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2014/02/18/broncos-talked-safety-louis-delmas-visit-set/26513/

Video:

TIM AND MIKE: Combine Preview: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Combine-Preview/967d2fd5-8ced-4784-85a3-8e4ffb95882d