Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 3-11-14

Lions Articles:

Lions' Ford Jr. shares many similar traits with father, but may not be as patient: http://www.freep.com/article/20140310/SPORTS01/303100128/detorit-lions-william-clay-ford-bill-ford-jr-

William Clay Ford's widow takes over Lions ownership: http://www.freep.com/article/20140310/SPORTS01/303100068/detroit-lions-martha-ford-william-clay

Hanson feels bad about Lions not winning more for Ford: http://www.freep.com/article/20140310/SPORTS01/303100097/detroit-lions-william-clay-ford

Roger Penske: 'I take my hat off' to William Clay Ford: http://www.freep.com/article/20140310/SPORTS01/303100122/nascar-roger-penske-william-clay-ford

William Clay Ford's wife, Martha, takes over as Lions' majority owner; Bill Ford Jr. remains vice chair: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/william_clay_ford_passes_major.html

Former Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson feels guilty not winning Super Bowl for William Clay Ford Sr.: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/former_detroit_lions_kicker_ja.html

Column: Late Lions owner William Clay Ford Sr. was a good and loyal man, perhaps too much so: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/column_william_clay_ford_sr_de.html

William Clay Ford Sr.'s desire to win, commitment to Detroit remembered by former players, local leaders: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_players_among_ma.html

Detroit Lions Hall of Famer Charlie Sanders says fans didn’t know William Clay Ford Sr.: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140310/detroit-lions-hall-of-famer-charlie-sanders-says-fans-didnt-know-william-clay-ford-sr

Rob Parker: Fans were wrong about Ford: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/fans-were-wrong-about-ford/-/3994064/24896824/-/7lwdx5z/-/index.html

What's next for the Detroit Lions after passing of William Clay Ford: http://www.wxyz.com/news/whats-next-for-the-detroit-lions-after-passing-of-william-clay-ford

Regner: Ford just picked the wrong guys, then stuck with them too long: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/regner-ford-just-picked-the-wrong-guys-and-stuck-with-them-031014

Inside Slant: William Clay Ford and profits: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/119639/inside-slant-william-clay-ford-and-profits

Continuity key in ownership succession: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6337/continuity-key-in-ownership-succession

Lions Articles:

Brandon Pettigrew hopes his blocking pays off in free agency: http://www.freep.com/article/20140310/SPORTS01/303100080/detroit-lions-brandon-pettigrew

NFL free agency: Detroit Lions' Willie Young calm but excited as he awaits new offer: http://www.freep.com/article/20140311/SPORTS01/303110049/detroit-lions-nfl-free-agency-willie-young

National writer: Free agent cornerbacks in for big pay days this offseason: http://www.freep.com/article/20140311/SPORTS01/303110053/nfl-free-agency-cornerbacks

Drew Sharp: Though it's not official, Lions are Bill Ford Jr.'s baby now: http://www.freep.com/article/20140311/COL08/303110035/martha-ford-bill-ford-jr-william-clay-ford-detroit-lions

Report: Former Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas signs with Miami Dolphins: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/report_former_detroit_lions_s.html

Who will Lions get in free agency? Here are leading contenders: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140311/SPORTS0101/303110008/

Lions likely to be prudent when spending on free agents: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140311/SPORTS0101/303110023/0/sports0101/Lions-likely-prudent-when-spending-free-agents

Reports: Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew drawing interest from Giants, Jets: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/reports_lions_te_brandon_petti.html

Detroit Lions not panicked about Ndamukong Suh extension on eve of free agency, won't consider trade: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_4.html

Detroit Lions 2014 free agency preview: Kickers: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/detroit_lions_2014_free_agency_10.html

Detroit Lions - Questions abound as NFL free agency opens: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140310/detroit-lions-questions-abound-as-nfl-free-agency-opens

Detroit Lions - Five questions as they head to free agency: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/03/detroit-lions-five-questions-as-they.html

Lions Seem To Have The Right Idea In Pre-Free Agency Period: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/03/10/lions-seem-to-have-the-right-idea-in-pre-free-agency-period-blog/

5 things to watch in FA: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10585670/2014-nfl-free-agency-preview-five-things-watch

Waiting for free agency? Here's our look at every team's needs and all the key players: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/waiting-for-free-agency--here-s-our-look-back-at-every-team-s-needs-and-all-the-key-players-161338978.html

Free agency moves will determine Lions' draft pick: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/free-agency-will-determine-lions-draft-pick-031014

Here are the predicted 2014 NFL win totals (the predicted total for the Lions is 8): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24476403/here-are-the-predicted-2014-nfl-win-totals

NFL FA musings: Woods, Ohrnberger, Roberts could be bargains: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24476327/nfl-fa-musings-woods-ohrnberger-roberts-could-be-bargains

NFL free agency primer: Where tackles and DBs will get paid: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24476543/nfl-free-agency-unless-youre-a-high-end-tackle-or-db-markets-slim

Risky free agents: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-03-03/2014-nfl-free-agents-biggest-risks-knowshon-moreno-hakeem-nicks

Top free-agent roundup: NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/8121/tracking-the-top-nfc-north-free-agents

Mandatory Monday: Bargain Bin: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/69027250/are-these-recently-released-nfl-players-bargains-or-busts

Top 25 second and third round flops (for the Lions it's Jordan Dixon): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-25-second-and-third-round-flops.html

NFL Rumors: Bucs to cut Darrelle Revis if no trading partner found: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24477316/nfl-rumors-bucs-to-cut-darrelle-revis-if-no-trading-partner-found

Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh and Jim Caldwell Won't Work Well together: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/03/10/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-and-jim-caldwell-wont-work-well-together/

2014 Draft:

2014 NFL draft rumors: Detroit Lions considering trade up for Watkins: http://nfl.si.com/2014/03/10/2014-nfl-draft-rumors-detroit-lions-considering-trade-up-for-sammy-watkins/

Sammy Watkins Instagrams His Lions Jersey: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/03/10/sammy-watkins-instagrams-his-lions-jersey-photo/

Top WR prospect Sammy Watkins toying with the hearts of Detroit Lions fans: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/03/top_wr_prospect_sammy_watkins.html

Some recent 'can't-miss' WRs have missed: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000332584/article/sammy-watkins-hopes-nfl-career-matches-his-college-hype

2014 NFL Draft prep? Alabama-Texas A&M is 2013 game tape to watch: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24476167/nfl-draft-prep-alabama-texas-am-is-13-game-tape-to-watch

NFL prospect focus: Dominique Easley and Joel Bitonio: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFL-prospect-focus-Dominique-Easley-and-Joel-Bitonio.html

Mayock's new top 5: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330427/article/mike-mayocks-updated-position-rankings-for-2014-nfl-draft

Despite injury, Trey Millard remains a valuable commodity: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/03/09/nfl-draft-top-5-fullbacks-trey-millard/

2014 Draft:

Khyri Thornton of Southern Miss solidifies draft stock: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/10/khyri-thornton-of-southern-miss-solidifies-draft-stock/

USA’s Ross Metheny shares QB coach with AJ McCarron: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/10/south-alabamas-ross-metheny-shares-qb-coach-with-aj-mccarron/

Travis Swanson impressive; Robert Thomas will work out April 1: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/10/travis-swanson-impressive-robert-thomas-will-work-out-april-1/

Austin Franklin’s speed hindered by rough running surface: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/10/austin-franklins-speed-hindered-by-rough-running-surface/

Two Red Wolves could get NFL tryouts following draft: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/03/10/two-red-wolves-could-get-nfl-tryout-following-draft/

Video:

PFT Live: Suh won’t make or break Lions offseason plans: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/10/pft-live-suh-wont-make-or-break-lions-offseason-plans/

Draft Needs: NFC North: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000332343/Draft-Needs-NFC-North