Morning Lions Links for Monday 5-12-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Veteran players on notice after 2014 NFL draft include BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Nick Fairley: http://nfl.si.com/2014/05/11/nfl-draft-veterans-teddy-bridgewater-derek-carr-matt-schaub-matt-cassell/

Lions wanted to add a quarterback, but none fell where they wanted: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/11/lions-wanted-to-add-a-quarterback-but-none-fell-to-them/

Landing spots: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Landing-spots.html

Local Media:

Martin Mayhew gives insight into Detroit Lions new defense: http://www.freep.com/article/20140511/SPORTS01/305110120/detroit-lions-defense-nfl-draft

Lions draft class mirrors last year's haul: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140512/SPORTS0101/305120028/Lions-draft-class-mirrors-last-year-s-haul

Detroit Lions' only hope? An emergency manager!: http://www.freep.com/article/20140512/COL33/305120066/Detroit-Lions-draft-tight-end

Detroit Lions had to change their plan after fourth-round run on defensive backs: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_had_to_change_th.html

Detroit Lions strongly considered drafting a QB, but missed out on targets: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_strong_considere.html

Lions notes: More on Lawson, Webster, Reid: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/11/5707866/lions-notes-nevin-lawson-larry-webster-caraun-reid

2014 Draft:

National Media:

Some more thoughts on the Lions' draft: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7713/some-more-thoughts-on-the-lions-draft

First impressions: Ranking team drafts 1-32 (Lions ranked 28): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/05/11/rankings-impressions-johnny-manziel-jadeveon-clowney/8967627/

2014 NFL Draft: Teams covet best value picks (for the Lions it's Caraun Reid): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24559062/nfl-draft-teams-covet-best-value-picks

Lions add Canadian content in Winnipeg's Jones: http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2014/05/11/lions-add-canadian-content-in-winnipegs-jones/

Detroit Lions Draft Analysis: Defensive Picks Good, Not Great: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/05/11/detroit-lions-draft-analysis-defensive-picks-good-not-great/

Local Media:

Draft In Review: Weekend Recap: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/DRAFT-IN-REVIEW-Weekend-recap/7fde2dc2-674a-4b30-a7a6-2f26219a6664

Dave Birkett: Lions' wait will be well worth it if Van Noy delivers: http://www.freep.com/article/20140512/SPORTS01/305120057/Dave-Birkett-Lions-wait-will-well-worth-Van-Noy-delivers

3 winners and 3 losers from the ramifications of Detroit Lions' 2014 NFL draft: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/3_winners_and_3_losers_from_de.html

Quick look at how 8 Detroit Lions draft picks will contribute: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140511/quick-look-at-how-8-detroit-lions-draft-picks-will-contribute

Paula Pasche - All signs point to success for Detroit Lions draft: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140511/paula-pasche-all-signs-point-to-success-for-detroit-lions-draft

Detroit Lions didn't draft a safety or quarterback: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/05/detroit-lions-didnt-draft-safety-or.html

2014 NFL Draft: Quotes from Kyle Van Noy's introductory press conference: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/11/5707812/2014-nfl-draft-kyle-van-noy-press-conference-lions

Caldwell, Washburn discuss Travis Swanson pick: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/11/5706110/2014-nfl-draft-jim-caldwell-jeremiah-washburn-travis-swanson-pick

Caldwell, Austin discuss Kyle Van Noy pick: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/11/5706094/2014-nfl-draft-jim-caldwell-teryl-austin-kyle-van-noy-pick

Grades:

2014 Nfl Draft Grades: NFC North (he gives the Lions a B+): https://sports.yahoo.com/news/2014-nfl-draft-grades-nfc-052828177--nfl.html

National Writers Grade Lions' 2014 Draft: http://www.freep.com/article/20140511/SPORTS01/305110136/detroit-lions-NFL-draft-grades

Katzenstein's Grades (he gives the Lions a B): http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140511/SPORTS0101/305110012/0/sports0101/Josh-Katzenstein-grades-each-NFL-team-s-draft-class

SI's Chris Burke's draft grades (he gives the Lions a B): http://nfl.si.com/2014/05/10/2014-nfl-draft-grades/2/

Grades: Detroit Lions receive 'B-' from ESPN's Mel Kiper; MLive reader poll results: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/grades_detroit_lions_receive_b.html

SN's grades (Lions get a B-): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-05-11/2014-nfl-draft-grades-are-in-from-easy-a-to-odious-d/slide/21

Draft 2014: Rotoworld's NFC Draft Grades (he gives the Lions a C+): http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/47166/174/draft-2014-nfc-draft-grades

Video:

Local Media:

MLive writers recap how the Detroit Lions fared in the 2014 NFL draft: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/05/detroit_lions_writers_wrap_up.html

7 Sports Cave: One-on-One with Eric Ebron: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/eric-ebron-sets-the-bar-high-goes-one-on-one-for-7-sports-cave

Dan Wraps Up Lions Draft with Martin Mayhew: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=10149594

RoundTable Talks Lions Draft: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=10149403