Morning Lions Links for Saturday 5-31-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Cornerback Bill Bentley has swagger back: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8224/cornerback-bill-bentley-has-swagger-back

As D impresses, Lombardi defends offense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8247/as-d-impresses-lombardi-defends-offense

Local Media:

Devin Taylor Learning To Use Size To His Advantage: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Devin-Taylor-learning-to-use-size-to-his-advantage/1275116c-3764-4d56-922e-d6a42bc8854a

Golden Tate Blog: He Won’t Be Breaking Up That Route Again: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/golden-tate/article-1/Golden-Tate-Blog-He-won%E2%80%99t-be-breaking-up-that-route-again/5ef57267-0fbc-4ae8-973f-9f0f89431d53

Lions' Fairley slims down, gets motivated this off-season: http://www.freep.com/article/20140531/SPORTS01/305310036/nick-fairley-detroit-lions

Gates thought Whisenhunt would coach Lions ... but income tax might've tipped scale: http://www.freep.com/article/20140530/SPORTS01/305300151/detroit-lions-tennessee-titans-whisenhunt

CB Vaughn trying to seize 'great opportunity' to earn a spot with Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140530/SPORTS01/305300103/detroit-lions-cassius-vaughn

Lions QB Kellen Moore will have to fight off James Franklin for third-string job: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140530/SPORTS0101/305300111/0/sports0101/Lions-QB-Kellen-Moore-will-fight-off-James-Franklin-third-string-job

Detroit Lions waive defensive end Kourtnei Brown: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_waive_defensive.html

Detroit Lions' Jason Jones still clearing physical and mental hurdles as he nears return to full practices: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_jason_jones_stil.html

Detroit Lions' multiple fronts reminiscent of what Seattle Seahawks are running: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_multiple_fronts.html

ESPN gives Detroit Lions 'C+' for offseason (with poll): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/espn_gives_detroit_lions_c_for.html

Lions notes: Darius Slay continues to impress: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/30/5762800/lions-notes-darius-slay

James Franklin scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/30/5764446/james-franklin-scouting-report