Morning Lions Links for Monday 3-10-14

RIP Mr. Ford. My condolences to the Ford family.

William Clay Ford Articles:

WCF, Lions Owner and Chairman, passes away:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/William-Clay-Ford-Detroit-Lions-owner-and-chairman-passes-away-at-age-of-88/bde46a5d-ec29-49fd-b2eb-78b3b93150ae

Statement from Lions President Lewand:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Statement-from-Detroit-Lions-President-Tom-Lewand/31d9f423-f927-4c53-a144-4057ec9fd46e

NFL, Lions players reflect on passing of WCF:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/NFL-Lions-players-reflect-on-passing-of-William-Clay-Ford/17898231-fcfb-48a5-aa28-9a4a14a86a2c

O'Hara - A tribute to the legacy of WCF:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-A-tribute-to-the-legacy-of-William-Clay-Ford/bd04285a-f30e-42df-bcee-e60a1316ab4b

Lions mourn loss of Ford:    http://www.freep.com/article/20140309/SPORTS01/303090109/detroit-lions-william-clay-ford-dead

Former players look back at WCF's legacy:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140309/SPORTS01/303090110/detroit-lions-william-clay-ford-remembered

WCF help steer automaker into modern era:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140309/BUSINESS0102/303090108/william-clay-ford-dies-detroit-lions

Next Detroit Lions owner: History says it's likely to stay in Ford family: http://www.freep.com/article/20140309/SPORTS01/303090136/detroit-lions-ownership-succession

Drew Sharp: William Clay Ford was a good man with strong passion for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140310/SPORTS01/303100022/detroit-lions-william-clay-ford-drew-sharp

Jeff Seidel: Like fans, William Clay Ford just wanted Lions to win: http://www.freep.com/article/20140309/COL38/303090142/detroit-lions-william-clay-ford-jeff-seidel

Political figures, business leaders reflect on William Clay Ford: http://www.freep.com/article/20140309/NEWS01/303090130/Political-figures-business-leaders-reflect-on-William-Clay-Ford

William Clay Ford Sr. trusted people to do the right thing: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140310/BIZ/303100020/0/SPORTS0101/William-Clay-Ford-Sr-trusted-people-do-right-thing

William Clay Ford was a championship human being who left his mark: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140310/SPORTS0101/303100026/0/SPORTS0101/William-Clay-Ford-championship-human-being-who-left-his-mark

William Clay Ford was as frustrated about losing as any of the Lions' fans: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140310/SPORTS0101/303100027/0/SPORTS0101/William-Clay-Ford-frustrated-about-losing-any-Lions-fans

William Clay Ford hated firing Lions coaches, but he had to do it: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140309/SPORTS0101/303090047/0/SPORTS0101/William-Clay-Ford-hated-firing-Lions-coaches-he-had-do-it

For 50 years, Lions owner William Clay Ford kept the faith: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140310/SPORTS0101/303100025/0/SPORTS0101/For-50-years-Lions-owner-William-Clay-Ford-kept-faith

William Clay Ford Sr. had long-lasting impact on Lions, despite missing Super Bowl: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140309/SPORTS0101/303090023/0/SPORTS0101/William-Clay-Ford-Sr-had-long-lasting-impact-Lions-despite-missing-Super-Bowl

Charlie Sanders, other former Lions cherish memories of William Clay Ford: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140309/SPORTS0101/303090042/Charlie-Sanders-other-ex-Lions-cherish-memories-William-Clay-Ford-Sr-

William Clay Ford Sr. was bridge from automaker's founding to its future: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140309/AUTO0102/303090025/0/SPORTS0101/William-Clay-Ford-Sr-bridge-from-automaker-s-founding-its-future

Lions players, NFL associates express condolences to Ford family via Twitter: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140309/SPORTS0101/303090026/0/SPORTS0101/Lions-players-NFL-associates-express-condolences-Ford-family-via-Twitter

Lions owner WCF dies at age 88:   http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_owner_william_cl_3.html

Family says WCF will continue to inspire us all:   http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/03/family_says_late_detroit_lions.html

Lions mum on ownership succession plan following the death of WCF:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_mum_on_ownership.html

5 days that defined WCF's ownership of the Lions:    http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/5_days_that_defined_william_cl.html

Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford Sr., dead at age 88: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140309/detroit-lions-owner-william-clay-ford-sr-dead-at-age-88

Fans of Detroit Lions deserved better, but so did William Clay Ford, Pat Caputo writes: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140309/fans-of-detroit-lions-deserved-better-but-so-did-william-clay-ford-pat-caputo-writes

Reaction to death of Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford Sr.: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140309/reaction-to-death-of-detroit-lions-owner-william-clay-ford-sr

Matthew Stafford, several Lions react to death of Ford: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/03/matthew-stafford-several-lions-react-to.html

Let the record show, Ford loved his Lions: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/let-the-record-show-ford-loved-his-lions-030914

Dan Miller: Thanks Mr. Ford: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/24925978/dan-miller-thanks-mr-ford

Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford dies at age 88: http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/detroit-lions-owner-william-clay-ford-dies/-/1719418/24887708/-/14hxdwqz/-/index.html

A complicated legacy for Ford Sr:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6294/a-complicated-legacy-for-ford-sr

Loyalty, stability Ford's legacy in Detroit: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000332257/article/famed-automaker-william-clay-ford-sr-couldnt-make-lions-hum

Epic futility with Lions shouldn't be William Clay Ford's lasting legacy in Detroit: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/epic-futility-with-lions-shouldn-t-be-william-clay-ford-s-lasting-legacy-in-detroit-230333207-nfl.html

Sporting News on Ford's passing: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-03-09/williams-clay-ford-sr-dies-detroit-lions-owner-was-88

Ford: A Man Of The People: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/69032780/detroit-lions-owner-william-clay-ford-obituary

NY Jets on Ford's passing: http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/03/jets_owner_woody_johnson_on_william_clay_ford_a_tremendous_owner.html

Blank Issues Statement on Ford's Death: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Blank-Issues-Statement-on-Fords-Death/9b599e42-a6df-4aa2-99d2-14fad3f50e1c

Statement From Clark Hunt on the passing of William Clay Ford Sr.: http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Statement-From-Clark-Hunt-on-the-passing-of-William-Clay-Ford-Sr/04374bfe-fee0-4bf8-95ee-eb6757886be6

Detroit mayor: William Clay Ford big city booster: http://www.ourmidland.com/news/state/detroit-mayor-william-clay-ford-big-city-booster/article_74c5a16f-7d3e-59b1-9b19-d6958dd6ddaf.html

Statement from Pistons: Statement on the Passing of William Clay Ford, Sr.

Detroit Lions Fans Should Be Thankful for Life of William Clay Ford Sr.: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/03/09/detroit-lions-fans-should-be-thankful-for-life-of-william-clay-ford-sr/

Detroit Lions' William Clay Ford Passes Away, Should Be Remembered For Loyalty: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/03/09/detroit-lions-william-clay-ford-passes-away-should-be-remembered-for-loyalty/

Lions Articles:

Will Lions shop for bargains?  It worked for champs:    http://www.freep.com/article/20140309/SPORTS01/303090066/detroit-lions-nfl-free-agency

Suh's cap number won't affect Lions plan in free agency:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ndamukong-Suh%E2%80%99s-cap-number-won%E2%80%99t-affect-Lions-plan-in-free-agency/2430ca8e-f934-4fcf-aad8-fa967f205a09

Lions notes: Jets interested in Shaun Hill?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/3/9/5489606/lions-notes-jets-shaun-hill

Top 10 Free Agent Medical Issues for 2014:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-10-free-agent-medical-issues-for-2014.html

GM ranking (Mayhew is ranked 25): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/46433/57/the-nfls-best-gms?pg=3

2014 Draft:

NFL Draft Diary: Wyoming WR Robert Herron:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/03/09/nfl-draft-diary-wyoming-receiver-robert-herron/6230265/

2014 NFL Draft: Winners, losers, surprises in combine medicals: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24474799/nfl-draft-winners-losers-surprises-in-combine-medicals

Video:

Charlie Sanders on passing of William Clay Ford: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Charlie-Sanders-on-passing-of-William-Clay-Ford/226d06b7-fcf7-4380-97b1-8c18a3884d9c

Roger Goodell reacts to Ford's death: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Roger-Goodell-reacts-to-Fords-death/f0a1da48-4fec-492d-a196-b7d0bd64b62f

Remembering WCF:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000332105/Remembering-William-Clay-Ford-Sr

Silver: Franchise in good hands:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000332104/Silver-Ford-leaves-the-franchise-in-good-hands

Mariucci: I feel very proud to have known him:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000332133/Mariucci-I-feel-very-proud-to-have-known-him

Millen remembers WCF:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10578562

OL Damien Woody remembers WCF:    http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10578240

RoundTable Remembers William Clay Ford: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9927695

Joique Bell joins the 7 Sports Cave: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/7-sports-cave-detroit-lions-running-back-joique-bell-joins-the-cave-talking-lions