Morning Lions Links for Saturday 5-3-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

A look at the Lions OL cap since 2010: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7438/a-look-at-the-lions-ol-cap-since-2010

Every NFC team's best draft class in history: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345974/article/every-nfc-teams-best-draft-class-in-history

You've been warned: 2013 NFL Draft rumors serve as a lesson for 2014: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000345961/article/five-2013-nfl-draft-rumors-that-serve-as-a-warning-for-2014

Local Media:

Rashean Mathis simply paying it forward: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Rashean-Mathis-simply-paying-it-forward/af96250c-a807-4c2f-b88a-c761f19001d9

Lions scout Silas McKinnie to retire after NFL draft next week: http://www.freep.com/article/20140502/SPORTS01/305020118/detroit-lions-silas-mckinnie

Past success, missteps make this draft pivotal for Lions, Martin Mayhew: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140502/SPORTS0101/305020032

Uncertainty at corner may cause Lions to draft defensive back: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140502/SPORTS0101/305020088/Uncertainty-corner-may-cause-Lions-draft-defensive-back

Notes: Kiper, McShay team up for three-round mock: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/2/5672176/lions-notes-mel-kiper-todd-mcshay-three-round-mock-draft

2014 Draft:

National Media:

Mock Draft Round Up: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/05/mock-draft-round-up-20.html

Lions NFL draft preview: Offensive line: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7432/lions-nfl-draft-preview-offensive-line

NFL Draft 2014: Browns, Lions battle in draft to Super Bowl infamy: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-04-30/nfl-draft-2014-cleveland-browns-detroit-lions-super-bowl-draft-failures-busts

ICYMI: What we learned about draft prospects this week: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000346200/article/icymi-what-we-learned-about-draft-prospects-this-week

USC's Lee a No. 1 receiver in NFL? He says yes, scout says maybe: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000346156/article/marqise-lees-status-as-no-1-receiver-split-among-nfl-scouts

Former NFL general manager labels Mack '1A' pass rusher behind Clowney: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000346151/article/khalil-mack-is-1a-pass-rusher-behind-jadeveon-clowney

NFL clubs might see Missouri DE Ealy as a bulked-up defensive tackle: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000346138/article/kony-ealy-could-bulk-up-to-play-defensive-tackle

Tennessee State TE A.C. Leonard already has Hall of Fame hopes: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/tennessee-state-te-a-c-leonard-already-has-hall-of-fame-hopes-050214

2014 NFL Draft: Mike Evans in play for Browns at No. 4: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24548959/nfl-draft-mike-evans-in-play-for-browns-at-no-4

Lesser-known NFL prospects to watch: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140502/2014-nfl-draft-potential-impact-undrafted-free-agents/

NFL draft: 50 facts you need to know: http://nfl.si.com/2014/05/02/2014-nfl-draft-50-facts/

NFL Draft Top 50, Nos. 41-50: Eastern Illinois' Jimmy Garoppolo on the rise: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/top-50-nfl-draft-rankings--nos--50-41-135552874.html

NFL Draft Under the Microscope: Washington TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-under-the-microscope--washington-te-austin-seferian-jenkins-203147775.html

USC’s Lee stakes claim as No. 1 WR: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/05/01/marqise-lee-receivers-nfl-draft/8589595/

Diary: Wyoming’s Herron revisits rusty skills: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/05/02/robert-herron-diary-dolphins-fielding-punts/8645027/

Need size, stats at TE? Draft Texas Tech's Amaro: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2014/05/02/tight-end--profile-jace-amaro-eric-ebron/8646183/

USC center a late draft invite — and possible 1st-round pick?: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/05/02/usc-center-a-late-draft-invite-and-possible-1st-round-pick/

Worth the price?: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Worth-the-price.html

Draft Needs: NFC North: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/05/02/draft-needs-nfc-north-2/

32 Fearless Predictions For The 2014 NFL Draft: http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2450/20140502/32_fearless_predictions_for_the_2014_nfl_draft/

Dissecting the Draft: NFC team strategies: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_050214a.htm

NFL draft capsules for each team: http://www.kansascity.com/2014/05/02/4998254/nfl-draft-capsules-for-each-team.html

Packers draft preview: Top cornerbacks: http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20140430/PKR01/304300459/Packers-draft-preview-Top-cornerbacks

Versatile Aaron Donald looks to make splash in NFL draft: http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/nfl_coverage/2014/05/versatile_aaron_donald_looks_to_make_splash_in_nfl_draft

Pitt's Donald likely to hear his name before end of NFL draft's 1st round: http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2014/05/03/Pitt-s-Donald-likely-to-hear-his-name-before-end-of-NFL-draft-s-1st-round/stories/201405030054

Local Media:

OHARA'S DRAFT PREVIEW: Rating the offensive linemen: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-DRAFT-PREVIEW-Rating-the-offensive-linemen/c236bc05-e87c-47b7-88cb-2d79580471c9

Florida State center Stork stands out as Lions look for young backup: http://www.freep.com/article/20140503/SPORTS01/305030025/Florida-State-center-Stork-stands-out-Lions-look-young-backup

Dave Birkett's Lions draft scenarios: The dream, the backup plan and the safe route: http://www.freep.com/article/20140502/SPORTS01/305020104/detroit-lions-nfl-draft

Exploring Lions' draft needs: offensive line: http://www.freep.com/article/20140502/SPORTS01/305020169/Exploring-Lions-draft-needs-offensive-line

Former Michigan offensive tackle Michael Schofield hopes to stay close to home: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140502/SPORTS0101/305020109/Former-Michigan-offensive-tackle-Michael-Schofield-hopes-stay-close-home

Analysis: If Detroit Lions are serious about trading up for a top target, Cleveland Browns are the team to call: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/analysis_if_detroit_lions_are_se.html

Virginia Tech CB Kyle Fuller could be option for Detroit Lions after late rise up NFL draft boards: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/virginia_techs_kyle_fuller_cou.html

Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: West Virginia defensive end Will Clarke: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_27.html

Look for Detroit Lions to draft wide receiver, add offensive depth: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/20140502/look-for-detroit-lions-to-draft-wide-receiver-add-offensive-depth

If Detroit Lions draft a cornerback, Kyle Fuller could be considered: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/05/if-detroit-lions-draft-cornerback-kyle.html

Miscellaneous:

Titans Agree to Terms with WR Brian Robiskie: http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-1/Titans-Agree-to-Terms-with-WR-Brian-Robiskie/0fe270ef-b1a1-490c-870d-4680c53baf24

Packers won't pick up Derek Sherrod's option (the Lions aren't the only ones not picking up their 2011 pick's 5th year option): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/packers-wont-pick-derek-sherrods-212055977--nfl.html

Video:

NFL Draft: Clowney, Mack the top defensive players: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/05/02/8625303/