Morning Lions Links for 5-1-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

A look at the Lions' WR cap since 2010: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7387/a-look-at-the-lions-wr-cap-since-2010

Local Media:

Larry Warford priming himself for explosive 2014 season: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Larry-Warford-priming-himself-for-explosive-2014-season/8928362d-7cd9-4b18-afeb-95b6808bd33f

Tim and Mike: Investigating draft rumors: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tim-and-Mike-Investigating-draft-rumors/63305a4c-6057-42c8-b9a2-5a98ab773a17

Lions notes: New contracts, Sammy Watkins, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/4/30/5666006/lions-notes-new-contracts-sammy-watkins

Everything must go: Nostalgia for sale at Silverdome in Pontiac: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20140430/everything-must-go-nostalgia-for-sale-at-silverdome-in-pontiac

2014 Draft:

National Media:

2014 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions Spotlight: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24546036/nfl-draft-detroit-lions-spotlight

2014 NFL Draft: Seven sleepers who will go higher than projected: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24545872/nfl-draft-seven-sleepers-who-will-go-higher-than-projected

Lions NFL draft preview: Wide receivers: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7369/lions-nfl-draft-preview-wide-receivers

Watkins senses team trading up for him: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7386/watkins-senses-team-trading-up-for-him

A different path to the draft: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap2000000345578/article/zach-mettenberger-shaped-by-rocky-road-to-2014-nfl-draft

Recent history should give teams pause before drafting USC WR: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345600/article/recent-nfl-history-of-usc-wrs-casts-doubt-on-marqise-lee

Brandt: 49 no-name prospects on the rise in 2014 NFL Draft: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345609/article/brandt-49-noname-prospects-on-the-rise-in-2014-nfl-draft

Despite incident, Roby 'too talented' to fall out of first round of draft: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345709/article/davis-bradley-roby-too-talented-to-fall-out-of-first-round

Report: Prospects Hampton, Quarles cleared of wrongdoing in brawl: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345652/article/report-hampton-quarles-wont-face-charges-related-to-brawl

LB Borland, RB Mason would pass physicals despite injuries: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345634/article/nfl-teams-say-chris-borland-tre-mason-would-pass-physicals

Pair of scouts believe Florida DL Easley goes in first round despite knee history: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345643/article/pair-of-nfl-scouts-peg-dominique-easley-as-firstround-talent

Zack Martin drawing comparisons to Patriots' Logan Mankins: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345646/article/zack-martin-drawing-comparisons-to-patriots-logan-mankins

Back-up plans for teams who miss out on top prospects in 2014 NFL draft: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/30/2014-nfl-draft-back-up-plans/

Dominique Easley’s improving medicals could shake up first round of 2014 NFL draft: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/30/dominique-easley-health-2014-nfl-draft/

Lewan keeps draft pipeline running: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/04/30/taylor-lewan-nfl-draft/8540631/

NFL Draft Rankings: Mack, Mosley, Barr, Shazier could be special linebackers: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-rankings--mack--mosley--barr--shazier-could-be-special-linebackers-191836728.html

NFL Draft Under the Microscope: Georgia QB Aaron Murray: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-under-the-microscope--georgia-qb-aaron-murray-204345191.html

Unwrapping the Draft: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Unwrapping-the-Draft.html

Virginia Tech cornerback Kyle Fuller escapes brothers' shadows: http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/04/30/5781683/virginia-tech-cornerback-kyle.html

Calvin Pryor Scouting Report: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/04/calvin-pryor-scouting-report/

Kareem Martin Scouting Report: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/04/kareem-martin-scouting-report/

Local Media:

OHARA'S DRAFT PREVIEW: Rating the running backs: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-DRAFT-PREVIEW-Rating-the-running-backs/ecb75f5c-fedf-4f2c-940d-d78914f00ad5

McShay: Lions should be very wary of LB Barr at No. 10: http://www.freep.com/article/20140430/SPORTS01/304300186/nfl-draft-detroit-lions-anthony-barr-ucla

NFL draft: WR Robinson (OL St. Mary's) uses snubs as motivation: http://www.freep.com/article/20140501/SPORTS01/305010050/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-wide-receivers

Exploring Lions' draft needs: WRs: http://www.freep.com/article/20140501/SPORTS01/305010040/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-wide-receiver

Lions would like safety, but analyst Todd McShay says draft class not deep: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140430/SPORTS0101/304300110/Lions-would-like-safety-analyst-Todd-McShay-says-draft-class-not-deep

Todd McShay: UCLA's Anthony Barr a 'one-trick pony' who is a big-time gamble: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/todd_mcshay_uclas_anthony_barr.html

Sammy Watkins believes a team -- Detroit Lions? -- will trade up for him: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/sammy_watkins_believes_a_team.html

Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Florida State wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_24.html

Video:

National Media:

NFL Nation Buzz: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7305/nfl-nation-buzz-detroit-lions-25

Lions Draft Preview: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/nfl/20140428/nfl-draft-2014-one-minute-drill-detroit-lions.sportsillustrated/

Local Media:

Video: Detroit Lions writers debate whether team should trade up in the draft: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/video_detroit_lions_writers_de.html

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 4-30-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

A look at the Lions' RB cap since 2010: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7355/a-look-at-the-lions-rb-cap-since-2010

Lions NFL draft preview: Running backs: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7345/lions-nfl-draft-preview-running-backs

The only good option is to extend fifth-year options: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-04-29/nfl-fifth-year-option-rookies-2011-contracts-trade-draft-picks-team-advantage-fairley-smith-pouncey

Pre-Draft NFL Roster Rankings (he ranks the Lions roster 11): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/47034/59/pre-draft-nfl-roster-rankings?pg=2

Local Media:

Mathis: 'I feel like I will be better than I was last year': http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Rashean-Mathis-I-feel-like-I-will-be-better-than-I-was-last-year/b5ecbbb5-38f3-4c78-b726-f35cdc09afb7

Lions Gab: Let's stop vilifying Suh over voluntary minicamp: http://www.freep.com/article/20140430/SPORTS01/304300082/detroit-lions-gab-ndamukong-suh

Five reasons the 2-week delay of the NFL draft is a bad idea: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/04/five-reasons-2-week-delay-of-nfl-draft.html

Lions notes: The latest on Carlin Isles: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/4/29/5661970/lions-notes-carlin-isles

2014 Draft:

National Media:

Five NFL draft surprise predictions (one of the predictions is that the Lions will trade up and draft Watkins): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345266/article/five-nfl-draft-surprise-predictions

Better NFL career: Jernigan or Donald?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345295/article/will-timmy-jernigan-or-aaron-donald-have-bigger-impact-in-nfl

Davis: Clowney surviving, Bridgewater scuffling (Gilbert picked as one of the players knocked off course): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345311/article/clowney-surviving-bridgewater-fading-in-nfl-draft-spotlight

Report: Medical issue knocks Wisconsin LB Borland off one team's draft board: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345310/article/report-lb-chris-borland-off-one-teams-draft-board

Billboard lauds Tide DB Clinton-Dix as first-rounder a week early in hometown: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345157/article/billboard-trumpets-ha-ha-clintondix-as-firstrounder

Mayock: Notre Dame's Martin could emerge as top 10 draft pick: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345483/article/mayock-zack-martin-could-go-in-top-10-of-2014-nfl-draft

2014 NFL Draft: Amazing array of pro-ready talent at wide receiver: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24544898/nfl-draft-amazing-array-of-pro-ready-talent-at-wide-receiver

Watkins leads a skilled, diverse class of receivers: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/04/29/top-five-wide-receivers-nfl-draft-sammy-watkins-mike-evans/

Safe or surprise? Breaking down Round 1 options for teams in 2014 NFL draft (For the Lions the safe route is CB Gilbert, the surprise route is LB Shazier): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/29/2014-nfl-draft-safe-or-surprise/

Analyzing Khalil Mack's potential: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/29/nfl-draft-khalil-mack-university-at-buffalo/

The SI 64, No. 1: QB Teddy Bridgewater: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/29/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-teddy-bridgewater/

NFL Draft Rankings: Is 2014 offensive line talent better than last year's draft?: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-rankings--is-2014-offensive-line-talent-better-than-last-year-s-draft-203440510.html

Team-by-team Visits & Workouts: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/47031/271/team-by-team-visits--and--workouts?pg=2

What the Lions should do in the 2014 NFL Draft: http://www.examiner.com/article/what-the-lions-should-do-the-2014-nfl-draft

Edge Rusher Final Big Board: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/04/2987/

Local Media:

NFC North: 2014 Draft primer: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFC-North-2014-Draft-primer/82ffd7f5-0702-4e9f-98fa-0d82b71b102e

Lions draft target Watkins thinks a team will trade up for him: http://www.freep.com/article/20140429/SPORTS01/304290152/detroit-lions-sammy-watkins-jon-gruden

Lions' NFL draft: ODU's Brown has uncanny knack for onside kicks: http://www.freep.com/article/20140429/SPORTS01/304290022/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-kicker-josh-brown

EMU's Coleman hoping to latch on with Lions after getting 'lost in the shuffle': http://www.freep.com/article/20140429/SPORTS01/304290127/detroit-lions-eastern-michigan-football

Exploring Lions' draft needs: QBs: http://www.freep.com/article/20140430/SPORTS01/304300064/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-quarterbacks

Lions' NFL draft: Gruden sees a couple of QBs could fit as long-term backups: http://www.freep.com/article/20140430/SPORTS01/304300067/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-backup-quarterbacks

NFL receiving prospect Sammy Watkins drops hints about team trading up for him: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140429/SPORTS0101/304290099/0/sports0101/NFL-receiving-prospect-Sammy-Watkins-drops-hints-about-team-trading-up-him

A new WR enters conversation for Detroit Lions in latest ESPN mock drafts: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/a_new_wide_receiver_enters_con.html

NFL Draft 2014: Cody Latimer ascending, Falcons eye Clowney, plus more news and rumors: http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/04/2014_nfl_draft_latimer_falcons.html

Jon Gruden: Clemson's Tajh Boyd, San Jose State's David Fales are QB options for Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/jon_gruden_clemsons_tajh_boyd.html

Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Buffalo LB Khalil Mack: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_23.html

Sammy Watkins Believes Team Will Trade Up For Him: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/04/29/sammy-watkins-believes-team-will-trade-up-for-him/

Miscellaneous:

Ex-Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young in hospital as criminal case is delayed again: http://www.freep.com/article/20140429/SPORTS01/304290157/detroit-lions-nfl-titus-young

Uniquely detroit: inside the pontiac silverdome (That's sad to see what has become of it. I wish the Lions still played there): http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/live-in-the-d/uniquely-detroit-inside-the-pontiac-silverdome/25711274

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 4-29-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Eight NFC North players on player sales list: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7329/eight-nfc-north-players-on-player-sales-list

All-’Go Deep’ Team (CJ and Quinn got honorable mention): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/04/28/all-go-deep-team/

Local Media:

Lions add depth at tight end by signing Jordan Thompson: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-add-depth-at-tight-end-by-signing-Jordan-Thompson/bcf3a7d1-4434-4705-9ce6-b91922da6bef

O'Hara: Dan Orlovsky sees the value in being a good teammate: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Dan-Orlovsky-sees-the-value-in-being-a-good-teammate/478b5ecd-719f-417a-acd1-2e585635d401

Lions' Golden Tate likes Caldwell's 'ongoing' team-building efforts: http://www.freep.com/article/20140429/SPORTS01/304290028/detroit-lions-golden-tate-team-building-jim-caldwell

Lions' offense might tone down its aggressiveness: http://www.freep.com/article/20140428/SPORTS01/304280028/detroit-lions-offense

With photos: Lions' Reggie Bush selling Hollywood Hills home for $6 million: http://www.freep.com/article/20140428/SPORTS01/304280135/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-house

Lions plan to mix up defensive pressure, could draft outside pass rusher: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140429/SPORTS0101/304290013/0/sports0101/Lions-plan-mix-up-defensive-pressure-could-draft-outside-pass-rusher

Detroit Lions sign a fifth tight end, Jordan Thompson: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_sign_a_fifth_tig.html

Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson is NFL's No. 1 WR in merchandise sales; 20th player overall: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_i_1.html

Detroit Lions draft - Tough questions at cornerback: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140428/detroit-lions-draft-tough-questions-at-cornerback

Lions believe Caldwell will lead them to their first Super Bowl: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-believe-caldwell-is-the-one-who-will-lead-them-to-their-first-super-bowl-042814

Lions notes: Calvin Johnson, local draft workout, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/4/28/5661804/lions-notes-calvin-johnson-local-draft-workout

2014 Draft:

National Media:

NFC North Draft Needs: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344843/article/nfc-north-draft-needs-blake-bortles-the-vikings-answer-at-qb

USC WR Lee has visited with seven teams, including Lions at No. 10: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344779/article/lions-among-seven-teams-to-meet-with-marqise-lee

Talent tiers: Elite prospects, blue chips, red chips: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap2000000344895/article/2014-nfl-draft-tiers-elite-prospects-blue-chips-and-red-chips

Taylor Lewan trains like a cornerback: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344852/article/taylor-lewan-trains-like-a-cornerback-to-play-offensive-lineman

911 caller alleges Roby's driving endangered kids the night of OVI citation: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344866/article/911-caller-alleges-bradley-robys-driving-endangered-children

NFL team reportedly rates Donald, Martin among draft's top 10 prospects: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344809/article/report-nfl-team-ranks-aaron-donald-zack-martin-in-top-10

Lions NFL draft preview: Quarterbacks: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7314/lions-nfl-draft-preview-quarterbacks

Lions could look for late value with QBs: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7319/lions-could-look-for-late-value-with-quarterbacks

Monday Musings: Ten draft fits plus Bradford, Dalton, rants & raves (he has CB Fuller as a fit for the Lions): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24543431/monday-musings-ten-draft-fits-plus-bradford-dalton-rants-raves

2014 NFL Draft: Loston, Smallwood steals in 2nd or 3rd rounds: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24543503/nfl-draft-lsus-loston-uconns-smallwood-steals-in-2nd-or-3rd

2014 NFL Draft: Best front offices know value of racking up comp picks: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24543446/nfl-draft-best-front-offices-know-value-of-racking-up-comp-picks

SI 64: No. 2: South Carolina's Clowney: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/28/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-jadeveon-clowney/

Rules for creating a good mock draft: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140428/nfl-mock-draft-how-to/

Texas A&M WR Mike Evans an intriguing draft prospect: http://msn.foxsports.com/college-football/story/mike-garafolo-texas-am-wide-receiver-mike-evans-intriguing-draft-prospect-042814

  Oregon State DE Scott Crichton eager to make impact felt: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/oregon-state-de-scott-crichton-eager-to-make-impact-felt-at-next-level-042814

Oregon State WR Brandin Cooks confident of first-round status: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/04/28/oregon-state-wr-brandin-cooks-confident-of-first-round-status/

Clinton-Dix takes cue from Hall of Fame defender: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/04/28/haha-clinton-dix-nfl-draft/8436277/

2014 NFL draft: Top five wide receivers: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/draft/2014/04/28/8436835/

NFL Draft Rankings: Tight ends not very deep, but UNC's Eric Ebron could be special: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-rankings--tight-ends-not-very-deep--but-ebron-could-be-special-003107754.html

NFL Draft Rankings: Wide receiver crop might be best in nearly 20 years: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-rankings--wide-receiver-crop-might-be-best-in-nearly-20-years-193226453.html

Draft top 5: Defensive Tackles: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Defensive-Tackles.html

Did the NFL lie about why it pushed the draft to May?: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Did-the-NFL-lie-about-why-it-pushed-the-draft-to-May.html

5 Worst-Case Scenarios for Detroit Lions' First-Round Draft Pick: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/04/28/5-worst-case-scenarios-for-detroit-lions-first-round-draft-pick/

MTSU lineman Josh Walker's brains, brawn tested for NFL Draft: http://www.dnj.com/article/20140428/BLUERAIDERS01/304280042/MTSU-lineman-Josh-Walker-s-brains-brawn-tested-NFL-Draft

2014 NFL Draft: TE outlook: http://www.kffl.com/a.php/135452/nfl-draft/2014-NFL-Draft--TE-outlook

Local Media:

OHARA'S DRAFT PREVIEW: Rating the defensive backs: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-DRAFT-PREVIEW-Rating-the-defensive-backs/8e2efc45-2d66-405a-9282-db8155656f47

Lions' NFL draft: ODU's Josh Brown has uncanny knack for onside kicks: http://www.freep.com/article/20140429/SPORTS01/304290022/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-kicker-josh-brown

Exploring Detroit Lions' draft needs: Specialists: http://www.freep.com/article/20140429/SPORTS01/304290021/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-needs-specialists

Tawas City's Jeff Janis: Small-town star with big-time NFL dreams: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140429/SPORTS0101/304290002/0/sports0101/Tawas-City-s-Jeff-Janis-Small-town-star-big-time-NFL-dreams

Detroit Lions use local prospect workout to meet with Penn State WR Allen Robinson: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_use_local_prospe.html

Detroit Lions likely won't draft Pitt DT Aaron Donald, Mel Kiper says: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_likely_wont_draf.html

Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Texas A&M wide receiver Mike Evans: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_22.html

Detroit Lions - Five possible sleeper draft picks, rounds 2-7: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/04/detroit-lions-five-possible-sleeper.html

Potential Lions targets in 2014 NFL Draft: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/potential-lions-targets-in-2014-nfl-draft/25697326

Video:

National Media:

Mock vs. Mock: Schrager and Klatt debate NFL Draft differences: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/video/mock-vs-mock-schrager-and-klatt-debate-nfl-draft-differences-042814

Draft Preview: J.C. Copeland: http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/draft-preview-j-c-copeland/12ap99zt?from=gallery_en-us&sf=Relevancy#20 Is Jadeveon Clowney worth trading up for?: http://sports.yahoo.com/video/jadeveon-clowney-worth-trading-003538439.html

Local Media:

Roundtable Talks Lions 4-27: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=10098054

Morning Lions Links for Monday 4-28-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Suh trade could make sense for the Lions: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/27/suh-trade-could-make-sense-for-the-lions

Calvin Johnson thinks he's found dunking loophole: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344704/article/calvin-johnson-thinks-hes-found-dunking-loophole

Local Media:

What's next for the Lions after minicamp?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Whats-next-for-the-Lions-after-minicamp/72b6499a-2cf3-415a-8721-e1f357049c44

Matthew Stafford reminisces about his time in London: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Matthew-Stafford-reminisces-about-his-time-in-London/ae08cff5-58ab-4ea3-983d-20eba466ec6f

Lions' offense could make shift to less free-willingness: http://www.freep.com/article/20140428/SPORTS01/304280028/detroit-lions-offense

2014 Draft:

National Media:

Former South Carolina DE Clowney defending work ethic ... again: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344701/article/jadeveon-clowney-i-work-just-as-hard-as-anybody

2014 NFL Draft: Fales, Crowell, Gillmore top 'Diamonds in Rough': http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24542217/nfl-draft-fales-crowell-gillmore-top-diamonds-in-the-rough

Oklahoma State's Justin Gilbert fits bill at cornerback: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/04/27/nfl-draft-cornerbacks/8322345/

NFL Draft 2014: Five prospects who are May 8's safest picks: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-04-26/2014-nfl-draft-safest-picks-jake-matthews-sammy-watkins-khalil-mack-cj-mosley-zack-martin-manziel-clowney

NFL Draft Rankings: Defensive linemen taper off after Clowney, Donald: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-rankings--defensive-linemen-taper-off-after-clowney--donald-185220500.html

Combine all-stars: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Combine-allstars.html

Draft top 5: Defensive Ends: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Defensive-Ends.html

Brock Vereen Scouting Report: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/04/brock-vereen-scouting-report/

Local Media:

Detroit Lions' Stephen Tulloch calls WR Sammy Watkins a rare talent, Golden Tate would welcome addition: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_stephen_tulloch_5.html

Detroit Lions will improve dramatically if this is their NFL Draft, Pat Caputo says: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140427/detroit-lions-will-improve-dramatically-if-this-is-their-nfl-draft-pat-caputo-says

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 4-27-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Calvin Johnson: “I’m still going to dunk, I just won’t touch the rim”: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/26/calvin-johnson-im-still-going-to-dunk-i-just-wont-touch-the-rim/

Local Media:

WEEK IN REVIEW: Voluntary minicamp wrap-up: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/WEEK-IN-REVIEW-Voluntary-minicamp-wrap-up/a1158fd3-e4d9-4014-b50f-7042fba07670

2014 Draft:

National Media:

Mike Evans' Best Fits: Tampa Bay Buccaneers Feel Right At No. 7 (the Lions are picked as one of the best fits): http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap2000000344180/article/mike-evans-best-fits-tampa-bay-buccaneers-feel-right-at-no-7

Seferian-Jenkins says basketball helped him become better tight end: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344650/article/austin-seferianjenkins-basketball-made-me-a-better-tight-end

Elkton native Larry Webster catching the eye of NFL teams before draft: http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-80024210/

The Detroit Lions' 5 Biggest Offseason Mistakes So Far: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/04/26/the-detroit-lions-5-biggest-offseason-mistakes-so-far-2/

Local Media:

TWENTYMAN: Lions hold local workouts in Allen Park: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-hold-local-workouts-in-Allen-Park/977d917a-2b4f-4e08-9dbb-86fc279c2f25

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 4-26-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Draft needs: Detroit Lions: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/25/draft-needs-detroit-lions/

Should Lions trade Suh?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344150/article/should-detroit-lions-trade-ndamukong-suh

Detroit Lions Rumors: Trading Ndamukong Suh Would be Terrible Move: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/04/25/detroit-lions-rumors-trading-ndamukong-suh-would-be-terrible-move/

Local Media:

Detroit Lions sign two from minicamp tryouts: http://www.freep.com/article/20140425/SPORTS01/304250118/Detroit-Lions-sign-two-from-minicamp-tryouts

Lions should keep Ndamukong Suh if they want to win now: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140425/SPORTS0101/304250087/0/SPORTS0101/Lions-should-keep-Ndamukong-Suh-they-want-win-now

Lions QB Matthew Stafford gets taste of NFL's overseas fan base: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140425/SPORTS0101/304250103/0/SPORTS0101/Lions-QB-Matthew-Stafford-gets-taste-NFL-s-overseas-fan-base

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford pleased with progress of 'dramatically different' offense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_41.html

Column: Trading Ndamukong Suh financially possible, but would go against Detroit Lions' win-now mantra: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_trading_ndamukon.html

Report: Detroit Lions have talked to other teams about a possible Ndamukong Suh trade: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/report_detroit_lions_have_talk.html

Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell fostering an environment of respect, encouraging players to bond: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/jim_caldwell_encouraging_detro.html

Detroit Lions unsure whether Chris Houston will regain old form: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_unsure_whether_c.html

Detroit Lions - Ndamukong Suh's absence shows disrepect to coaching staff, teammates: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/04/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suhs-absence.html

Havard Rugland Is At It Again: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/04/25/havard-rugland-is-at-it-again-video/

Lions notes: Jason Hanson, Chris Houston, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/4/25/5650910/lions-notes-jason-hanson-chris-houston

2014 Draft:

National Media:

Former Bears GM critical of Suh's absence: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7298/former-bears-gm-critical-of-suhs-absence

Looking at the Lions’ needs, and whether they’ll trade up: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/25/looking-at-the-lions-needs-and-whether-theyll-trade-up/

The SI 64, No. 3: Auburn OT Greg Robinson: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/25/201-nfl-draft-top-64-greg-robinson/

The SI 64, No. 4: OLB Khalil Mack: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/25/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-khalil-mack/

Latimer's draft stock soaring: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/25/2014-nfl-draft-indiana-receiver-cody-latimer-getting-draft-buzz-at-right-time/

Tony Pauline says Lions WR coach went to Latimer's second workout: http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9646

Latimer's 16-minute workout witnessed by 25 NFL teams: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/04/25/latimers-16-minute-workout-witnessed-by-25-nfl-teams/

Justin Gilbert believes he can fill Lions' Super Bowl void: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344170/article/justin-gilbert-believes-he-can-fill-lions-super-bowl-void

Draft question marks: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344335/article/four-2014-nfl-draft-question-marks

Debate: Khalil Mack or Anthony Barr?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344264/article/debate-will-khalil-mack-or-anthony-barr-have-bigger-impact

Cosell: Mack a superior prospect to Clowney: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344338/article/greg-cosell-prefers-khalil-mack-over-jadeveon-clowney

ICYMI: What we learned about draft prospects this week: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344238/article/icymi-what-we-learned-about-draft-prospects-this-week

Falcons could face competition in race to top of 2014 draft: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344638/article/falcons-could-face-competition-in-race-to-top-of-2014-draft

Ex-Ohio State CB Bradley Roby: 'I was not drunk': http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344157/article/exohio-state-cb-bradley-roby-i-was-not-drunk

NFL Draft Cheatsheet: WRs: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/47002/60/nfl-draft-cheatsheet-wrs

2014 NFL Draft: Gap between Watkins, rest of WRs not huge: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24538913/in-deep-wr-class-gap-between-watkins-and-rest-not-as-big-as-advertised

2014 NFL Draft: Modest talent pool at RB, TE: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24538963/nfl-draft-modest-talent-pool-at-rb-te

Ryan Shazier on his father: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/videos/237320259936/0/ryan-shazier-on-his-father

NFL Draft preview: Lions look to add depth: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-draft-preview-lions-look-210442071--nfl.html

Filtering the noise: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/73284420/as-draft-nears-nfl-personnel-talking-about-fales-davis-barr-roby

Princeton’s Caraun Reid values football and education: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/04/25/nfl-draft-princetons-caraun-reid-values-football-and-education/

Draft top 5: Inside Linebackers: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Inside-Linebackers.html

Ohio State's Roby complicates his future; a list of the top CBs: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_042514.htm

Underrated Offensive Linemen (Sleepers/Gems): http://blogs.ourlads.com/2014/04/25/underrated-offensive-linemen-sleepersgems/

Local Media:

TWENTYMAN: Lions host final three prospects: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-host-final-three-prospects/24a62fb4-630c-45a9-b3b0-554904166cc6

Lions host OSU's Roby, who defends himself against OVI report: http://www.freep.com/article/20140425/SPORTS01/304250104/detroit-lions-bradley-roby

SVSU's Conrad ready for uphill climb to NFL, will work out for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140425/SPORTS01/304250130/detroit-lions-tevon-conrad

Ticker: If ESPN's McShay picked for the Lions, he'd play it safe: http://www.freep.com/article/20140425/SPORTS01/304250025/Ticker-ESPN-s-McShay-picked-Lions-he-d-play-safe

Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_21.html

Mel Kiper: Michigan State's Darqueze Dennard, not Justin Gilbert, is No. 1 corner in NFL draft: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/mel_kiper_michigan_states_darq.html

Detroit Lions host CB Bradley Roby, RB Dri Archer for pre-draft visits; sign TE Jordan Thompson: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_host_cb_bradley.html

Video:

National Media:

Draft prospects under the radar: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000344038/Draft-prospects-under-the-radar

Local Media:

Tim and Mike recap voluntary minicamp: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-recap-voluntary-minicamp/f3991fe4-6cc2-40aa-960a-fd4aed7c1695

Morning Lions Links for Friday 4-25-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions bring in Jason Hanson as a kicking consultant: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/24/lions-bring-in-jason-hanson-as-a-kicking-consultant/

Top five running back tandems (he has Leshoure and Bell at #3): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000343096/article/lesean-mccoy-and-darren-sproles-nfls-top-running-back-duo

2013 NFL Draft do-over: Receiver, not OT, goes No. 1 (He still has the Lions taking Ansah): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000343923/article/2013-nfl-draft-doover-receiver-goes-no-1-to-chiefs

2014 NFL draft needs: Breaking down what each NFC team is looking for: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/24/2014-nfl-draft-needs-nfc/

How the 2014 Schedule Was Made: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/24/making-of-2014-nfl-schedule/

Pivotal games for all 32 NFL teams: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/04/24/schedule-pivotal-games-32-teams/8090841/

NFL Nation: 4 Downs -- NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/124757/nfl-nation-4-downs-nfc-north-2

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Jim Caldwell 'not certain' if Chris Houston will bounce back: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Jim-Caldwell-not-certain-if-Chris-Houston-will-bounce-back/df4a7b3f-4106-46d0-939e-f03fe1905224

O'Hara: Stafford settles in to new offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHara-Stafford-settles-in-to-new-offense/96e14dc9-1d93-465c-83bc-ba5d1a593b34

Lions minicamp report: CB Gilbert visits, G Warford sits out: http://www.freep.com/article/20140424/SPORTS01/304240119/detroit-lions-justin-gilbert-nfl-draft

Lions unsure whether CB Houston will bounce back from subpar season: http://www.freep.com/article/20140424/SPORTS01/304240138/detroit-lions-chris-houston

Lions' 2014 schedule: Dave Birkett's predictions, week-by-week: http://www.freep.com/article/20140424/SPORTS01/304240038/detroit-lions-schedule-predictions

Cornerback prospect Justin Gilbert on Lions visit: It 'felt like home': http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140424/SPORTS0101/304240080/Cornerback-prospect-Justin-Gilbert-Lions-visit-felt-like-home-

Detroit Lions impressed by Ryan Broyles' commitment to get back on field: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_impressed_by_rya.html

Larry Warford held out of final day of Detroit Lions minicamp; Oklahoma State's Justin Gilbert watches: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/larry_warford_held_out_of_fina.html

Detroit Lions picking up new defensive alignments during minicamp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_picking_up_new_d.html

Mikel Leshoure misses final 2 days of Detroit Lions minicamp due to 'personal issue': http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/mikel_leshoure_misses_final_tw.html

Detroit Lions notes: Coach not certain Chris Houston will bounce back: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140424/detroit-lions-notes-coach-not-certain-chris-houston-will-bounce-back

Schedule Looks Like Another Tough Season For The Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/04/24/schedule-looks-like-another-tough-season-for-the-lions-blog/

Stafford Learning New Offense, Getting To Know Caldwell, Tate: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/04/24/stafford-learning-new-offense-getting-to-know-caldwell-tate/

Houston could be key to Lions' first-round draft pick: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/houston-could-be-key-to-lions-first-round-draft-pick-042414

Lions notes: Broyles, Detroit's new defense, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/4/24/5645700/lions-notes-ryan-broyles-new-defense

2014 Draft:

National Media:

Lions could end DB draft drought soon: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7293/lions-could-end-db-draft-drought-soon

Lions WR Tate to carry team-first attitude if club drafts Clemson WR Watkins: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000343777/article/golden-tate-likes-idea-of-sammy-watkins-in-detroit

Bradley Roby cited for allegedly operating vehicle while impaired: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344028/article/report-ohio-state-cornerback-bradley-roby-arrested

AFC exec: Pitt's Donald is best D-lineman in last 10 years: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344078/article/afc-exec-compares-pitts-aaron-donald-to-hall-of-famer

Mack, not Ealy, is next-best pass rusher in draft after Clowney: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344041/article/khalil-mack-is-secondbest-pass-rusher-in-2014-nfl-draft

Bloomsburg's Webster attacting a lot of attention from NFL teams: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/04/11/larry-webster-of-bloomsburg-works-out-at-de-te-and-lb-at-pro-day/

Shazier could challenge for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000344020/article/ryan-shazier-could-be-instantimpact-rookie-on-defense

SI 64: No. 6: UCLA's Anthony Barr: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/24/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-anthony-barr/

The SI 64, No. 5: OT Jake Matthews: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/24/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-jake-matthews/

2014 Nfl Draft Needs: Breaking Down What Each Nfc Team Is Looking For: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/24/2014-nfl-draft-needs-nfc/

SI Now: Draft risers and sliders: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/video/nfl/20140424/2014-04-24-clip02.sportsillustrated/

NFL Draft Needs: Pick a round, any round, and a good defensive back will be there: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-needs--pick-a-round--any-round--and-a-good-defensive-back-will-be-there-165149173.html

NFL draft: Q&A with Colorado State C Weston Richburg: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft--q-a-with-colorado-state-c-weston-richburg-141553960.html

Sewers, D-II football, parenthood only part of Pierre Desir’s journey to NFL: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-04-24/nfl-draft-2014-pierre-desir-lindenwood-cornerback-wife-children-size-raw-talent-round

NFL teams can find value beyond the first round: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/73181444/ricardo-allen-chris-borland-kadeem-carey-among-nfl-draft-day-steals

Pass-rush prospect Scott Crichton tackling a lot at once: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/04/24/pass-rush-prospect-scott-crichton-tackling-a-lot-at-once/

Khalil Mack rises to elite status in NFL draft: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/04/23/khalil-mack-2014-nfl-draft-linebackers/8082635/

C.J. Mosley's skill set is tailor-made for the NFL: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/04/24/nfl-draft-inside-linebackers/8126873/

  Draft Diary: Stanford LB Trent Murphy details private visits: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/draft-diary-stanford-lb-trent-murphy-details-private-visits-part-iii-042414

Draft top 5: Outside Linebackers: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Draft-top-5-Outside-Linebackers.html

How often and how quickly do draft picks pan out?: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Starting-velocity.html

Marcus Martin Scouting Report: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/04/marcus-martin-scouting-report/

B.J. Lowery Scouting Report: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/04/b-j-lowery-scouting-report/

Local Media:

TWENTYMAN: Lions host LB Kyle Van Noy: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-host-LB-Kyle-Van-Noy/65bc1334-8659-442f-8ef5-69e0fb39b80b

Lions players in favor of adding Sammy Watkins to the mix: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-players-in-favor-of-adding-Sammy-Watkins-to-the-mix/5a5d8bc3-ebb7-4446-9815-23768293dbb7

TWENTYMAN: Justin Gilbert visits Lions, watches practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Justin-Gilbert-visits-Lions-watches-practice/05580dbf-6174-4864-81d8-f0bc40364bb2

Lions gush about Sammy Watkins: 'He'd be a great addition': http://www.freep.com/article/20140424/SPORTS01/304240078/detroit-lions-sammy-watkins-nfl-draft

Report: Detroit Lions host WR Davante Adams for a pre-draft visit: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/report_detroit_lions_hosted_wr.html

Detroit Lions bring in BYU LB Kyle Van Noy for a pre-draft visit: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_bring_in_byu_lb.html

Video:

National Media:

Draft's biggest question marks: http://www.nfl.com/videos/mock-draft-weekly/0ap2000000343915/Draft-s-biggest-question-marks

Local Media:

Caldwell wraps up voluntary minicamp: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-wraps-up-voluntary-minicamp/abf55365-c56d-49db-95aa-ccf1d9b78ba2

Stafford on playing in London: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-playing-in-London/759f4cae-4025-4654-8ede-6a691c94f0a6

Video: Detroit Lions writers wrap up minicamp and discuss CB Chris Houston's absence: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/video_detroit_lions_writers_wr.html

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 4-24-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Detroit Lions schedule analysis: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7273/detroit-lions-schedule-analysis

Report: Giants at Lions opens Monday Night Football: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/23/report-giants-at-lions-opens-monday-night-football/

Week 17 matchups: Raiders hoping to be in on the drama this time: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/23/week-17-matchups-expect-drama-and-maybe-snow/

First Lions minicamp has a “calm feeling” even without stars: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/23/first-lions-minicamp-has-a-calm-feeling-even-without-stars/

NFC North predictions (he has the Lions finishing third): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/04/23/nfc-north-predictions-chicago-bears-detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-minnesota-vikings/

2014 NFL schedule: Thanksgiving will be an NFC party, with some great games: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-schedule--thanksgiving-will-be-a-nfc-party--with-a-some-great-games-002045820.html

Detroit Lions Welcome New Faces: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/detroit-lions-welcome-faces-073300721--nfl.html

Detroit Lions Minicamp: Ndamukong Suh's Absence Not a Worry: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/04/23/detroit-lions-minicamp-ndamukong-suhs-absence-not-a-worry/

Local Media:

Lions release 2014 schedule: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-release-2014-schedule/d6870391-156f-472c-8ee9-23bd70be3614

NOTEBOOK: Golden Tate admires Jim Caldwell's 'family atmosphere' approach: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Golden-Tate-admires-Jim-Caldwells-family-atmosphere-approach/bd7ddbdd-9bc6-4816-8647-f693446594cd

Tulloch having fun in Lions' new 'uptempo' defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tulloch-having-fun-in-Lions-new-uptempo-defense-/b3b6ac68-8c98-4b26-9fce-0764e621cb29

Raiola isn't worried about the Lions drafting a center: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Raiola-isnt-worried-about-the-Lions-drafting-a-center/1f87b4ea-c868-4dc9-a7f3-3867c6f0c25e

O'HARA: Sanders' silver anniversary represents Lions' golden stroke of luck: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Sanders-silver-anniversary-represents-Lions-golden-stroke-of-luck/452f6ca3-f18a-446b-bf0a-5f4de8ef7899

Lions 2014 schedule: Opener on Monday Night Football vs. Giants: http://www.freep.com/article/20140423/SPORTS01/304230161/detroit-lions-new-york-giants

Oft-injured WR Broyles hits practice field with Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140423/SPORTS01/304230157/detroit-lions-ryan-broyles

Lions' Tulloch learning new defense: 'We're going to do some fun things': http://www.freep.com/article/20140423/SPORTS01/304230134/detroit-lions-stephen-tulloch

Ryan Broyles surprises by taking part in Lions drills: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140423/SPORTS0101/304230102/0/sports0101/Ryan-Broyles-surprises-by-taking-part-Lions-drills

Lions' Golden Tate, Matthew Stafford working on communication skills: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140424/SPORTS0101/304240024/0/sports0101/Lions-Golden-Tate-Matthew-Stafford-working-communication-skills

Detroit News staff forecasts Lions 2014 season (3 have the Lions going 9-7 and 1 has the Lions going 7-9): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140423/SPORTS0101/304230114/Detroit-News-staff-forecasts-Lions-2014-season

Chris McCosky's game-by-game Lions predictions: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140423/SPORTS0101/304230111/

Full Detroit Lions schedule leaked, and it includes a Thanksgiving surprise: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/full_detroit_lions_schedule_le.html

Detroit Lions WR Ryan Broyles practices for first time since Achilles injury; Mikel Leshoure absent: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_wr_ryan_broyles_9.html

Detroit Lions notes: Ryan Broyles back at work: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140423/detroit-lions-notes-ryan-broyles-back-at-work

Lions notes: More tidbits from Day 1 of minicamp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/4/23/5641382/lions-notes-minicamp-day-1

2014 Draft:

National Media:

NFL scouts not convinced Gilbert is best cornerback in 2014 draft: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000343683/article/justin-gilberts-status-as-top-corner-questioned-by-scouts

FSU receiver Benjamin could make impact as tight end in NFL: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000343673/article/kelvin-benjamin-could-make-impact-as-tight-end-in-nfl

Top 5 prospects set, but what isn't is order in which they will come off board: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000343172/article/johnny-manziel-not-among-nfl-execs-top-5-draft-prospects

Move over, Jadeveon: Mizzou's Ealy make surprisingly bold statement: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000343160/article/missouris-kony-ealy-im-the-best-guy-in-this-draft-period

Coach on Clowney: Gameocks offense 'couldn’t get a pass off on him' in practice: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000343188/article/jadeveon-clowneys-work-ethic-defended-by-gamecocks-coach

Merril Hoge: Jadeveon Clowney is an 'atrocious' football player: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24536860/merril-hoge-jadeveon-clowney-is-an-atrocious-football-player

SI 64: No. 8: Texas A&M's Evans: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/23/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-mike-evans/

SI 64: No. 7: Alabama's Mosley: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/23/2014-nfl-draft-top-64-cj-mosley/

Draft Day Steals: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/73181444/ricardo-allen-chris-borland-kadeem-carey-among-nfl-draft-day-steals

Peshek: Edge Rushers 2.0: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/46981/349/peshek-edge-rushers-20

What mock drafts lack: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/What-mock-drafts-lack.html

Cornerback Big Board, 2014 NFL Draft Big Board: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2439/20140424/cornerback_big_board_2014_nfl_draft_big_board/

Local Media:

Lions to host Eastern Illinois WR on predraft visit: http://www.freep.com/article/20140423/SPORTS01/304230110/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-erik-lora

Could Lions consider drafting DT Donald? Kiper Jr. would be surprised: http://www.freep.com/article/20140423/SPORTS01/304230165/detroit-lions-aaron-donald-mel-kiper-jr

Detroit Lions host Cal linebacker Khairi Fortt, William & Mary safety Jerome Couplin: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_host_cal_linebac.html

Mel Kiper: Detroit Lions will select Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, and it will be a reach: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/mel_kiper_detroit_lions_will_s.html

ESPN’s Mel Kiper likes Calvin Pryor as top safety,Darqueze Dennard as best corner: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140423/espns-mel-kiper-likes-calvin-pryor-as-top-safetydarqueze-dennard-as-best-corner

Golden Tate Would Be Happy To Have Sammy Watkins: 'The More The Merrier': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/04/23/golden-tate-would-be-happy-to-have-sammy-watkins-the-more-the-merrier/

Video:

National Media:

NFL Nation Buzz: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7241/nfl-nation-buzz-detroit-lions-24

Who will win the NFC North?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000343692/Who-will-win-the-NFC-North

Local Media:

Tate on QB Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-QB-Matthew-Stafford/ab4d1acc-8b63-4cec-84a6-dc283dd1d42b

Tate on playing like a family: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-playing-like-a-family/e768ed8a-3a5b-421f-88d4-495c975e1a33

Tate on Sammy Watkins: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-Sammy-Watkins/f3fc5562-1c8a-4eac-89fa-57c020754dd8

Ihedigbo on how the defense is shaping up: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-how-the-defense-is-shaping-up/5b6ff4ad-198b-4714-9171-a5e5effd1d3c

Video: Detroit Lions writers discuss 2014 schedule, Day 2 of minicamp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/video_detroit_lions_writers_di_1.html

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 4-23-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Kiper: Assessing the Lions’ draft needs: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7260/kiper-assessing-the-lions-draft-needs

Team Report: Detroit Lions: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2430/20140422/team_report_detroit_lions/

Managing draft day: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Managing-draft-day.html

Local Media:

O'HARA: Veteran center Dominic Raiola has become accustomed to change: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Veteran-center-Dominic-Raiola-has-become-accustomed-to-change/ad63d145-d138-4e21-ae11-7c40495d5518

NOTEBOOK: Lions practice without Ndamukong Suh: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-practice-without-Ndamukong-Suh/80e27b78-dc24-48de-aa37-91376a9922fa

Ndamukong Suh does not attend Lions minicamp, neither does Houston; CJ didn't practice: http://www.freep.com/article/20140422/SPORTS01/304220129/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh

Lions invite five players to compete for roster spots at minicamp: http://www.freep.com/article/20140422/SPORTS01/304220082/detroit-lions-roster-minicamp

Drew Sharp: Lions coaches, players scared to tell Suh he's wrong: http://www.freep.com/article/20140423/COL08/304230043/ndamukong-suh-detroit-lions-minicamp

Lions notes: New coaching staff, new energy on field; Raiola notices 'calm feeling': http://www.freep.com/article/20140423/SPORTS01/304230045/detroit-lions-new-coaches-new-energy

Lions Gab: What we've learned in recent years about NFL draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20140423/SPORTS01/304230064/detroit-lions-gab

What coach Jim Caldwell is saying after his first Lions minicamp: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140422/SPORTS0101/304220109/What-coach-Jim-Caldwell-saying-after-his-first-Lions-minicamp

Lions' Dominic Raiola, Stephen Tulloch like what they see from Caldwell regime: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140422/SPORTS0101/304220110/Lions-Dominic-Raiola-Stephen-Tulloch-like-what-they-see-from-Caldwell-regime

Ndamukong Suh's absence from Lions' minicamp doesn't bother teammates: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140422/SPORTS0101/304220095/Ndamukong-Suh-s-absence-from-Lions-minicamp-doesn-t-bother-teammates

Chris Houston still injured as Detroit Lions kick off minicamp: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/chris_houston_still_injured_as.html

Detroit Lions teammates missing Ndamukong Suh, confident he'll catch up quickly when he returns: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_teammates_missin.html

Detroit Lions draw almost entire roster to voluntary minicamp, but not Ndamukong Suh: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_draw_almost_thei.html

Column: Ndamukong Suh's absence becoming a distraction for Detroit Lions: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/column_ndamukong_suhs_absence.html

Jim Caldwell pleased with team's concentration as Detroit Lions push tempo on first day of minicamp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/jim_caldwell_pleased_with_conc.html

Dominic Raiola OK with Detroit Lions drafting his successor: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/dominic_raiola_ok_with_detroit.html

Detroit Lions' Larry Warford youngest player on CBSSports writer's list of top under-25 players: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_larry_warford_yo.html

Ask Kyle: Do the Detroit Lions have a legitimate interest in trading up in the draft?: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/ask_kyle_do_the_detroit_lions.html

Detroit Lions notes: Dominic Raiola, StephenTulloch impress Jim Caldwell: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140422/detroit-lions-notes-dominic-raiola-stephentulloch-impress-jim-caldwell

Detroit Lions Ndamukong Suh absence noticed at minicamp: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140422/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-absence-noticed-at-minicamp

The Lion's CAN'T Re-Sign Suh Now: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/04/22/the-lions-cant-re-sign-suh-now-opinion/

Tulloch On Absence Of Suh: 'We All Would Like Him To Be Here': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/04/22/tulloch-on-absence-of-suh-we-all-would-like-him-to-be-here/

Voluntary minicamp opens without Suh: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/voluntary-minicamp-opens-without-suh-042214

Lions notes: Schedule release update, Ebron, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/4/22/5637744/lions-notes-schedule-release-eric-ebron

Caldwell's comments from Day 1 of Lions minicamp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/4/22/5641838/lions-minicamp-jim-caldwell-quotes

2014 Draft:

National Media:

Lions continue visits with top picks: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7263/lions-continue-visits-with-top-picks

Stud OLB visits Detroit, but to pair him with Suh, Lions need to trade up: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342900/article/khalil-mack-says-hed-be-excited-to-play-with-ndamukong-suh

Who's in play for teams drafting in top 10?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342902/article/2014-nfl-draft-teambyteam-firstround-scenarios

Jeremiah: Five safeties in this draft are good enough to start as rookies: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342802/article/ha-ha-clintondix-is-1-of-5-safeties-who-could-start-as-rookies

Say what? Analyst says Thomas further along than Newton was as passer: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342828/article/analyst-qb-thomas-further-along-than-cam-newton-was-in-11

Report: Brawl involving Gamecocks set off by prospects' objection to pot: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000342822/article/report-pot-cause-of-brawl-involving-gamecocks-prospects

Who'll wait longest in the green room? (Latimer is picked as one of the possible players that could have the longest wait): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000343044/article/teddy-bridgewater-could-have-longest-wait-in-2014-nfl-draft

Clemson's Watkins excited to show what he's made of at 2014 draft: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000343105/article/sammy-watkins-ready-to-showcase-himself-at-2014-nfl-draft

Brandt: Texans could pull off draft-then-trade scenario with Clowney: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000343007/article/brandt-houston-texans-could-trade-no-1-overall-pick

SI 64: No. 10: Pittsburgh's Donald: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/22/the-si-64-no-10-dt-aaron-donald/

SI 64: No. 9: Clemson's Watkins: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/22/the-si-64-no-10-dt-aaron-donald/

NFL Draft Under the Microscope: Ohio State LB Ryan Shazier: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-under-the-microscope--ohio-state-lb-ryan-shazier-151723381.html

Justin Ellis Draft Profile: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/04/justin-ellis-draft-profile/

Local Media:

OHARA'S DRAFT PREVIEW: Rating the linebackers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-DRAFT-PREVIEW-Rating-the-linebackers/6fd4011b-b1f1-42d2-a65e-9509f3fc6dfb

TWENTYMAN: Lions host the versatile linebacker Khalil Mack: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-host-the-versatile-linebacker-Khalil-Mack/0ceb2984-27e4-44aa-aca9-8837577e1697

Top-5 draft prospect Khalil Mack visits Detroit Lions because 'you never know what can happen': http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/top-5_draft_prospect_khalil_ma.html

NFL Draft 2014: Khalil Mack and Tom Savage rising, plus more news and rumors: http://mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/04/savage_mack_creating_plenty_of.html

Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Indiana wide receiver Cody Latimer: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_19.html

Video:

National Media:

Emphatic Evans: Suh must be at workouts: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000343116/Emphatic-Evans-Suh-must-be-at-workouts

Is Logan Thomas' future at tight end?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-path-to-the-draft/0ap2000000342877/Is-Logan-Thomas-future-at-tight-end

Local Media:

Raiola on new head coach Jim Caldwell: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Raiola-on-new-head-coach-Jim-Caldwell/45e5f65a-2f9b-49fa-873f-3660fe76ca46

Tulloch on Suh's absence: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tulloch-on-Suhs-absence/25a67fcf-6c40-409a-92c6-b084d8485eb4

Caldwell on the first day of voluntary minicamp: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-the-first-day-of-voluntary-minicamp/53d5413d-4b1d-4079-8102-b50b45800ced

Video: Detroit Lions writers discuss Ndamukong Suh's absence from Detroit Lions voluntary minicamp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/video_detroit_lions_writers_di.html