Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 5-7-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Bills, Lions looking for bargain to get into draft's top 5: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000346886/article/bills-lions-looking-for-bargain-to-get-into-drafts-top-5

NFL Draft: Examining which teams trade the most in the first round: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24552513/nfl-draft-examining-which-teams-tend-to-trade-the-most-in-the-first-round

Local Media:

Lions' NFL draft: Experts debate Barr's value, but he could be option at No. 10: http://www.freep.com/article/20140507/SPORTS01/305070055/detroit-lions-anthony-barr-nfl-draft

Upcoming season make-or-break for CBs from Detroit Lions' 2012 draft class: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/upcoming_season_make-or-break.html

Report: Detroit Lions looking for a bargain to move into top 5: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/report_detroit_lions_looking_f.html

Detroit Lions rooting for QBs to fly off the board, but have a contingency plan if they don't: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_rooting_for_qbs.html

Paula Pasche - Detroit Lions Martin Mayhew says no time for draft smokescreens: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140506/paula-pasche-detroit-lions-martin-mayhew-says-no-time-for-draft-smokescreens

Detroit Lions - Late NFL draft a benefit for Martin Mayhew: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/05/detroit-lions-late-nfl-draft-benefit.html

Detroit Lions Martin Mayhew: Draft will make team a lot better: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/05/detroit-lions-martin-mayhew-draft-will.html

Lions notes: Surgery possible for Chris Houston?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/5/6/5684576/lions-notes-chris-houston-surgery-injury

2014 Draft:

National Media:

Lions NFL draft preview: Linebackers: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/7509/lions-nfl-draft-preview-linebackers

Watkins says Lions have expressed 'great interest' in him: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/sammy-watkins-detroit-lions-no-10-interested-trading-for-him-050614

NFL Draft expert Q&A blanketing the entire field: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-draft-expert-q-a-blanketing-the-entire-field-050614

Seven biggest boom-or-bust prospects: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000347140/article/johnny-manziel-among-seven-boomorbust-prospects

Who will be better NFL pass rusher?: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap2000000347056/article/kony-ealy-vs-dee-ford-who-will-be-better-nfl-pass-rusher

Sammy who? Cooks makes declaration: 'I'm the best receiver in this draft': http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000346929/article/oregon-states-brandin-cooks-says-hes-drafts-top-receiver

Big cornerback gaining attention as potential first-round selection: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000346965/article/stanley-jeanbaptistes-size-could-push-him-into-first-round

Burning questions heading into the draft: http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap2000000346947/article/2014-nfl-draft-burning-questions-for-first-round-and-beyond

2014 NFL Draft: Jimmie Ward headlines my Better-Than Team: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24552469/the-better-than-team-nius-ward-is-cover-safety-modern-defenses-need

2014 NFL Draft: 126 FBS programs, 126 possible UDFAs (Part 2): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24552515/nfl-draft-126-fbs-programs-126-possible-udfas-part-2

2014 draft sleepers on offensive side: http://nfl.si.com/2014/05/06/2014-nfl-draft-garrett-gilbert-shaq-evans-billy-turner-lead-list-of-nfl-draft-sleepers-on-offense/

Most interesting men in the NFL draft: http://nfl.si.com/2014/05/06/2014-nfl-draft-intriguing-prospects-facts/

2014 NFL Draft: Garrett Gilbert, Shaq Evans lead list of sleepers on offense: http://nfl.si.com/2014/05/06/2014-nfl-draft-garrett-gilbert-shaq-evans-billy-turner-lead-list-of-nfl-draft-sleepers-on-offense/

Poor man's prospects carry similar traits to elite players without the high draft spot: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/poor-man-s-prospects-carry-similar-traits-to-elite-players-without-the-high-draft-spot-131713000.html

Could Khalil Mack — and not Jadeveon Clowney — be the first pick of the Texans?: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/could-khalil-mack-%E2%80%94-and-not-jadeveon-clowney-%E2%80%94-be-the-first-pick-of-the-texans-134522647.html

Allen Robinson, Teddy Bridgewater could help make NFL's draft Day 2 star-studded: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/stars-like-allen-robinson--teddy-bridgewater-could-make-nfl-draft-s-second-round-even-more-important-220243577.html

NFL Draft Top 50, Nos. 1-10: Jadeveon Clowney tops the list despite carrying risks: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-top-50--nos--1-10--jadeveon-clowney-tops-the-list-despite-carrying-risks-170750357.html

Diamonds on the fringe: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Diamonds-on-the-fringe.html

Brandin Cooks' stock continues to rise: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Brandin-Cooks-stock-continues-to-rise.html

Top medical issues for the NFL Draft: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Top-medical-issues-for-the-NFL-Draft.html

Taylor Lewan’s character, AJ McCarron’s future and more: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/05/06/taylor-lewans-character-a-j-mccarrons-future-and-more/

POSITION-BY-POSITION NFL DRAFT GUIDE: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/74529464/2014-nfl-draft-position-by-position-scouting-reports-guide?

What do the Bears, Lions, Packers and Vikings need from the draft?: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/05/06/nfl-draft-needs-nfc-north-bears-vikings-packers-lions/

Clemson OT: Top prospects should decline workout invites: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/05/06/clemson-brandon-thomas-top-prospects-dont-need-to-work-out-for-teams-jadeveon-clonwey/

What really happens when NFL prospects take the Wonderlic: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/05/06/nfl-combine-draft-wonderlic-johnny-manziel-morris-claiborne-test-score/

Rankings the positions in the NFL draft: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/05/06/rankings-the-positions-in-the-nfl-draft/

Offensive Lineman Categories: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/47097/321/offensive-lineman-categories

Ronald Powell Scouting Report: http://www.detroitlionsdraft.com/2014/05/3049/#more-3049

Local Media:

o'hara's draft preview: rating the wide receivers and tight ends: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-DRAFT-PREVIEW-Rating-the-wide-receivers-and-tight-ends/78573080-57d0-4f62-b950-618ce229ee2e

Twentyman: Moving Back Might Be Lions’ Best Bet: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Moving-back-might-be-Lions%E2%80%99-best-bet/1cc2db1d-c0a7-4727-a6d7-aaea1b82e2e9

Lions Hoping For A Run On Quarterbacks: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-hoping-for-a-run-on-quarterbacks/c9fa98eb-b319-4e2f-8a66-52302bd539d4

Lions' Mayhew: WR Watkins 'would fit us; he can make plays': http://www.freep.com/article/20140506/SPORTS01/305060086/detroit-lions-nfl-draft-sammy-watkins

In photos: NFL draft player comparisons: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=C4&Dato=20140506&Kategori=SPORTS01&Lopenr=305060171&Ref=PH

Lions have deep pool of receivers waiting in NFL draft: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140506/SPORTS0101/305060093/0/sports0101/Lions-deep-pool-receivers-waiting-NFL-draft

Martin Mayhew: Detroit Lions won't depart from best-player-available strategy: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/martin_mayhew_detroit_lions_wo_1.html

Sammy Watkins: Detroit Lions' interest in him 'kinda serious': http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/sammy_watkins_detroit_lions_in.html

Detroit Lions 2014 NFL draft prospect: Colorado State center Weston Richburg: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/05/detroit_lions_2014_nfl_draft_p_32.html

Pat Caputo: 3 Things The Lions Absolutely Should Not Do In The 2014 NFL Draft: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/05/06/pat-caputo-3-things-the-lions-absolutely-should-not-do-in-the-2014-nfl-draft/

Leach's Lists: DTM's Final Detroit Lions Top 3 Draft Options At No. 10: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/05/06/leachs-lists-dtms-final-detroit-lions-top-3-draft-options-at-no-10/

Dan Miller's Lions Draft Preview: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/25445361/dan-millers-lions-draft-preview

Dennard's journey to NFL almost didn't happen: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/darqueze-dennards-journey-to-the-nfl-nearly-stopped-in-high-school

  QBs will help determine Lions' No. 10 pick: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/nfl-draft-preview-quarterbacks-will-help-determine-lions-no-10-pick-050614

Video:

National Media:

Could Watkins end up in Detroit ?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap2000000347164/Could-Watkins-end-up-in-Detroit

Scout vs. Scout: Darqueze Dennard or Bradley Roby?: http://www.nfl.com/videos/scout-vs-scout/0ap2000000345916/Scout-vs-Scout-Darqueze-Dennard-or-Bradley-Roby

2014-NFL draft-defensive backs analysis : http://mmqb.si.com/2014/05/06/2014-nfl-draft-defensive-backs-analysis//autostart/

Position Analysis: Pass Rushers: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/05/06/2014-nfl-draft-pass-rushers-analysis//autostart/

Position Analysis: Offensive Line: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/05/06/2014-nfl-draft-offensive-line-analysis//autostart/

Local Media:

Detroit Lions writers debate the merits of selecting an offensive lineman in the first round: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/05/detroit_lions_writers_debate_t.html