Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 4-16-14

Lions Articles:

Teryl Austin has big plans for Ziggy Ansah and Devin Taylor: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Teryl-Austin-has-big-plans-for-Ziggy-Ansah-and-Devin-Taylor/d91ce9cc-d7c4-4bfa-9ce1-9bc1aa259442

John Bonamego makes finding a kicker the top special teams priority: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/John-Bonamego-makes-finding-a-kicker-the-top-special-teams-priority/b4d7d75e-6c31-44de-b50f-16c640bf4c2d

Lions' Bush, Bell will stick with split role in Lombardi's offense: http://www.freep.com/article/20140415/SPORTS01/304150101/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-joique-bell

Lions have 2 kickers but are on the lookout for a rookie, too: http://www.freep.com/article/20140415/SPORTS01/304150063/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-giorgio-tavecchio-john-potter

Lions' Stafford is sixth-highest paid athlete in world, ahead of Brady, Bryant: http://www.freep.com/article/20140415/SPORTS01/304150117/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-pay

Lions' Lewand invokes Cuban's warning, says NFL must be 'careful': http://www.freep.com/article/20140415/SPORTS01/304150070/nfl-detroit-lions-mark-cuban

QB gurus? Training specialists? Tom Lewand defends Lions' coaches: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140415/SPORTS0101/304150066/QB-gurus-Training-specialists-Tom-Lewand-defends-Lions-coaches

How the Detroit Lions decide whether to trade up (or down) in the draft: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/a_look_into_how_the_detroit_li.html

Matthew Stafford ranked sixth among world's best-paid athletes -- ahead of Tom Brady, Calvin Johnson: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/espn_matthew_stafford_ranked_s.html

Detroit Lions could draft a kicker to replace David Akers: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_could_draft_a_ki.html

Detroit Lions coordinator: Sky's the limit for punter Sam Martin: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/04/detroit-lions-coordinator-skys-limit.html

Detroit Lions seek closers in free agency, the NFL Draft: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/04/detroit-lions-seek-closers-in-free.html

With Suh Training Elsewhere, Lewand Praises Allen Park Facility As 'The Absolute Best Place' For Detroit Players: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/04/15/with-suh-training-elsewhere-lewand-praises-allen-park-facility-as-the-absolute-best-place-for-detroit-players/

Three and Out: Lions say timing of Suh re-signing doesn't matter: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-and-out-lions-say-timing-of-suh-re-signing-doesn-t-matter-041514

Lions notes: Darqueze Dennard, Aaron Murray, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/4/15/5614292/lions-notes-darqueze-dennard-aaron-murray

Reviewing the Detroit Lions' 2010 draft: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7185/reviewing-the-detroit-lions-2010-draft

Roster Reset: NFC North: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000341651/article/roster-reset-nfc-north

Rookies in Focus: Interior O-Linemen: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/04/15/rookies-in-focus-interior-o-linemen/

2014 Draft:

TWENTYMAN: Lions host trio of pre-draft prospects: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-host-trio-of-pre-draft-prospects/ed24cc5f-591c-4bb1-bf81-dbc0c3e41813

Lions Gab: Why they shouldn't trade up to draft Sammy Watkins: http://www.freep.com/article/20140416/SPORTS01/304160045/detroit-lions-gab-sammy-watkins

Detroit Lions host TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, kicker Nate Freese for pre-draft visits: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_bring_in_te_aust.html

Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Fresno State wide receiver Davante Adams: http://mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/04/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_14.html

WR Watkins breaking the mold: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/15/sammy-watkins-clemson-nfl-draft/

2014 NFL draft Round 1 trade scenarios: Players, positions each team should target (he thinks the Lions should consider trading for Mack): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/15/2014-nfl-draft-round-1-trade-possibilities/

2014 NFL draft position rankings: Dennard, Gilbert pace diverse cornerback class (Dennard, Gilbert, Verrett, Joyner, Roberson, Fuller, Roby, Breeland, Exum, Desire): http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/15/2014-nfl-draft-position-rankings-cornerbacks-darqueze-dennard-justin-gilbert/

The SI 64, Nos. 24-20: Kelvin Benjamin, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Odell Beckham Jr., Zack Martin and Dee Ford: http://nfl.si.com/2014/04/15/2014-nfl-draft-si64-ha-ha-clinton-dix-kelvin-benjamin-odell-beckham-jr/

NFL draft Under the Microscope: Buffalo LB Khalil Mack: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-under-the-microscope--buffalo-lb-khalil-mack-172406009.html

UCLA's Mora: Barr reminds me of Pro Bowl linebacker John Abraham: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000341653/article/jim-mora-anthony-barr-reminds-me-of-john-abraham

Teams eyeing defense in 2014 NFL Draft may be forced to reach: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24527887/teams-eyeing-defense-in-2014-nfl-draft-may-be-forced-to-reach

Aaron Murray will ‘let it rip’ at pro day: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/04/15/aaron-murray-pro-day/7756627/

Drafting the best vs. drafting for need: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Drafting-the-best-vs-drafting-for-need.html

2014 NFL Draft Big Board: Wide Receivers: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2428/20140415/2014_nfl_draft_big_board_wide_receivers/

Video:

Town Hall Meeting: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Town-Hall-Meeting/925ed59c-f173-4b4b-a12c-0527e1deb2c3