Morning Lions Links for Thursday 4-3-14

Lions Articles:

TWENTYMAN: Lions find their backup quarterback in Dan Orlovsky: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-find-their-backup-quarterback-in-Dan-Orlovsky/d8afcb08-a40d-4fca-bcad-2788faf5f51f

Draft being pushed back two weeks gives teams more time to evaluate: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Draft-being-pushed-back-two-weeks-gives-teams-more-time-to-evaluate/c3417af7-b15a-48ad-b4af-b8d9b413b37d

Lions may have to restructure some contracts to complete roster: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140402/SPORTS0101/304020078/0/sports0101/Lions-may-restructure-some-contracts-complete-roster

Detroit Lions sign Dan Orlovsky -- yes, that Dan Orlovsky -- as backup QB: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_sign_dan_orlovsk.html

Detroit Lions GM Martin Mayhew shoulders blame for failed Mike Thomas trade: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_gm_martin_mayhew_39.html

Detroit Lions have opening at tackle after Jason Fox signs with Dolphins: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_have_opening_at.html

Why the Lions signing QB Dan Orlovsky equals subtraction by addition: http://patcaputo.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-detroit-lions-have-signed-dan.html

Detroit Lions bring back quarterback Dan Orlovsky: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140402/detroit-lions-bring-back-quarterback-dan-orlovsky

Detroit Lions short a tackle after Jason Fox signs with Miami: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/04/detroit-lions-short-tackle-after-jason.html

Orlovsky returns to Lions as backup quarterback: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/orlovsky-returns-to-lions-as-backup-quarterback-040214

Jeff Riger: Lions Signing Orlovsky For Back-Up QB Is Disappointing: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/04/02/jeff-riger-lions-signing-orlovsky-for-back-up-qb-is-disappointing/

Lions tempting fate with Orlovsky signing: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6963/lions-tempting-fate-with-orlovsky-signing

Martin Mayhew and the first round: 2006: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6917/martin-mayhew-and-the-first-round-2006

Examiner's take on Orlovsky signing: http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-lions-bring-back-dan-orlovsky

Lions notes: Jim Caldwell, Mike Evans, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/4/2/5568236/lions-notes-jim-caldwell-mike-evans-more

Nfl's Best Wide Receiver Duos (he has CJ and Tate ranked 3rd): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339025/article/nfls-best-wide-receiver-duos

Top 10 NFL receiving duos (CJ and Tate ranked 5th): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/top-10-nfl-receiving-duos--signing-of-desean-jackson-s-puts-washington-on-the-list-153307992.html

2014 Pro Days:

Clowney's pro day workout goes as expected: It's mighty impressive: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338935/article/jadeveon-clowney-wows-with-phenomenal-pro-day-workout

Brett Smith, Robert Herron of Wyoming to work out for Panthers: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/04/02/brett-smith-robert-herron-of-wyoming-to-work-out-for-panthers/

Wenning is best QB prospect in draft we haven’t heard about: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/04/02/wenning-is-best-qb-prospect-in-draft-we-havent-heard-anything-about/

Increase in NFL attendance shows improvement at North Texas: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/04/02/increase-in-nfl-attendance-shows-improvement-at-north-texas/

Little-known Gregory Ducre impresses at Washington’s pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/04/02/little-known-gregory-ducre-impresses-at-washingtons-pro-day/

Running back, linemen among standouts at Tennessee's pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/04/02/jawuan-james-rajion-neal-stand-out-at-tennessees-pro-day/

Jadeveon Clowney draws large NFL audience to pro day: http://blogs.nfl.com/2014/04/02/jadeveon-clowney-draws-large-crowd-to-south-carolinas-pro-day/

Pro day roundup: Clowney lives up to hype, Richardson helps draft stock: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339075/article/2014-nfl-draft-what-we-learned-from-wednesdays-pro-days

2014 Pro Days: QB Keith Price is right at Washington workout: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24511502/pro-days-qb-keith-price-is-right-at-washington-workout

Jadeveon Clowney shines at South Carolina Pro Day: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/04/jadeveon_clowney_shines_at_sou.html

Jadeveon Clowney’s pro day cements his spot near the top of the 2014 NFL draft: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/02/jadeveon-clowney-pro-day-2014-nfl-draft/

Jadeveon Clowney turns in another impressive workout at South Carolina pro day: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/jadeveon-clowney-turns-in-another-impressive-workout-at-south-carolina-pro-day-172534009.html

Clowney's pro day: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-04-02/jadeveon-clowney-pro-day-performance-texans-impressed-bill-obrien-work-ethic-questions-answered

2014 Draft:

Mock Draft Round Up: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/03/mock-draft-round-up-17.html

Lions host safety Deone Bucannon, who doesn't believe in stereotypes: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-host-safety-Deone-Bucannon-who-doesnt-believe-in-stereotypes/2197dbaa-a24a-45cc-8966-2d896ea5c11a

NFL draft: Sammy Watkins has thought a lot about playing with Megatron: http://www.freep.com/article/20140403/SPORTS01/304030039/detroit-lions-sammy-watkins

How QBs will affect Lions' pick at No. 10 overall: http://www.freep.com/article/20140402/SPORTS01/304020073/detroit-lions-nfl-draft

Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Oregon State wide receiver Brandin Cooks: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_7.html

Detroit Lions host Washington State safety Deone Bucannon for pre-draft visit: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_host_washington.html

Sammy Watkins likes idea of pairing with Lions' Calvin Johnson: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000338892/article/sammy-watkins-likes-idea-of-pairing-with-lions-calvin-johnson

Mayock: Clowney has more ability than anyone that's ever played DE: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339111/article/mayock-jadeveon-clowney-reminds-me-of-bruce-smith

Brooks: Clowney's pro day cements him as top prospect in 2014 draft: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339051/article/brooks-clowneys-pro-day-cements-him-as-top-prospect-in-draft

Bears WR Jeffery makes bold prediction about DE Clowney's pro career: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339007/article/alshon-jeffery-jadeveon-clowney-will-be-in-hall-of-fame

In the Green Room with Ohio State RB Carlos Hyde: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000339019/article/in-the-green-room-with-ohio-state-rb-carlos-hyde

NFL draft: Q and A with Indiana WR Cody Latimer: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft--q-a-with-indiana-wr-cody-latimer-202644222.html

2014 NFL draft position rankings: UCLA’s Xavier Su’a-Filo the name to know at guard: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/02/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-guards/

CB Fuller follows brothers' footsteps: http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/CB-Fuller-follows-brothers-footsteps/99992f1d-576d-42b1-884d-00a2ffc03815

Five Skill Position Prospects To Know (Fiedorowicz is a vastly underrated athlete who possesses the skill set to be a complete tight end.): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/70699358/cj-fiedorowicz-isaiah-crowell-jerick-mckinnon-jeremy-gallon-erik-lora-nfl-draft-skill-position-prospects

Final Cornerback Big Board: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/04/final-cornerback-big-board/

Video - Dennard: I'm more physical than Gilbert: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-player-interviews/0ap2000000339108/Dennard-I-m-more-physical-than-Gilbert

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NFL Nation Buzz: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/6884/nfl-nation-buzz-detroit-lions-21