Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 5-21-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

2011 NFL Draft Revisited: Part 1, teams 17-32 (The Fairley pick is ranked 30th and the grade is a D+): http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/24566816/nfl-draft-revisited-part-1-teams-17-32

Jason Jones improving in recovery: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8038/jason-jones-improving-in-recovery-process

As Suh returns, Fairley now out: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8035/as-suh-returns-fairley-now-out

Five interesting topics for Lions' first OTA: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8007/five-interesting-topics-for-detroits-first-ota

Projected 2014 starters: Detroit Lions: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000352290/article/projected-2014-starters-detroit-lions

Ebron: Watkins will win Offensive Rookie of the Year: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000352285/article/ebron-watkins-will-win-offensive-rookie-of-the-year

Eric Ebron: Lions’ offense “should take it to a whole new level”: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/20/eric-ebron-lions-offense-should-take-it-to-a-whole-new-level/

NFL coaches set for first-year success (Caldwell is 5th): http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20140520/bill-o-brien-houston-texans-nfl-playoffs-2015/

Joseph Hayes: Suh Will Answer The Call: http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20140520/SPORTS/305200029/Joseph-Hayes-Detroit-Tigers-hired-right-manager

Local Media:

Chad Abram's Pro Day Performance Put Him On The Lions' Radar: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Chad-Abrams-pro-day-performance-put-him-on-the-Lions-radar/a2f5babb-7422-40b2-ac04-b242d52976e2

Five Storylines To Follow Heading Into OTAs: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Five-storylines-to-follow-heading-into-OTAs/3ff29b33-e39b-4c65-8218-5d9f6dc20a60

Lions Gab: A deeper look at each stage of an NFL team's offseason workouts: http://www.freep.com/article/20140521/SPORTS01/305210061/detroit-lions-gab-offseason

Caldwell not concerned about Suh; Fairley out with 'medical issue': http://www.freep.com/article/20140520/SPORTS01/305200187/detroit-lions-taste-of-the-lions-jim-caldwell-ndamukong-suh-nick-fairley

Suh back on field with Lions: 'The word is 'intensity' ... I know he's ready': http://www.freep.com/article/20140520/SPORTS01/305200131/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh

Lions' Raiola happy to help his heir apparent, Travis Swanson: http://www.freep.com/article/20140520/SPORTS01/305200083/detroit-lions-travis-swanson

Lions cornerback Darius Slay sees last season as learning experience, is ready to excel: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140520/SPORTS0101/305200116/0/sports0101/Lions-cornerback-Darius-Slay-sees-last-season-learning-experience-ready-excel

Lions' Ndamukong Suh shows up for workouts; Fairley out after surgery: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140520/SPORTS0101/305200104/Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-shows-up-workouts-Fairley-out-after-surgery

Lions' Ndamukong Suh makes Sports Illustrated's most disliked list: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140520/SPORTS0101/305200063/Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-makes-Sports-Illustrated-s-most-disliked-list

Detroit Lions' Nick Fairley misses OTAs after undergoing procedure and other injury notes: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_nick_fairley_mis_1.html

Dominic Raiola understands Detroit Lions fans' criticism of officiating: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_dominic_raiola_u.html

Rookie Detroit Lions receiver TJ Jones could help replace Nate Burleson in slot: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/tj_jones_nate_burleson_detroit.html

Detroit Lions' Dominic Raiola plans to embrace mentoring eventual replacement Travis Swanson: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_dominic_raiola_p.html

5 things to watch as Detroit Lions open first wave of OTAs: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/5_things_to_watch_as_detroit_l.html

Detroit Lions QB James Franklin aims for 53-man roster: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140520/detroit-lions-qb-james-franklin-aims-for-53-man-roster

New Lions Offense Means Fresh Start For Practice Squad WR Corey Fuller: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/05/20/new-lions-offense-means-fresh-start-for-practice-squad-wr-corey-fuller/

  James Franklin is a jack-of-all-trades: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/james-franklin-is-a-jack-of-all-trades-051914

5 questions on Travis Swanson with Arkansas Fight: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/20/5721218/lions-draft-picks-2014-travis-swanson

Lions notes: Reggie Bush, Calvin Johnson, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/20/5728880/lions-notes-reggie-bush-calvin-johnson

U-M study examines Lions' philanthropy: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/university-of-michigan-study-examines-lions-philanthropy

Video:

Local Media:

Video: Detroit Lions reporters discuss Ndamukong Suh rejoining the team for OTAs: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/05/video_detroit_lions_reporters.html

Miscellaneous:

Ex-Lions RB Kevin Smith signs with CFL's Blue Bombers: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140520/SPORTS0101/305200085/Ex-Lions-RB-Kevin-Smith-signs-CFL-s-Blue-Bombers

Former Detroit Lion among ex-players suing NFL over painkillers: http://www.freep.com/article/20140520/SPORTS01/305200145/nfl-painkiller-lawsuit-detroit-lions

Minnesota awarded 2018 Super Bowl: http://msn.foxsports.com/north/story/minnesota-awarded-2018-super-bowl-052014