Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 7-1-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Peterson says CJ is toughest player to defend: http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2014/06/30/peterson-jones-and-white-are-best-wr-tandem-in-nfl/

Jordan Matthews to train with Calvin Johnson, AJ Green during offseason: http://www.nj.com/eagles/index.ssf/2014/06/jordan_matthews_to_train_with_calvin_johnson_aj_green_during_offseason.html

Local Media:

O'hara's Now And Then: Jeremy Ross And Mel Gray: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-NOW-AND-THEN-Jeremy-Ross-and-Mel-Gray/7b6ed8e1-ab64-4ed1-b415-568e06e2033e

Raiola likes Lions' progress in learning new offense: http://www.freep.com/article/20140701/SPORTS01/307010034/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-new-offense

Jim Caldwell's history suggests Detroit Lions may not roster 3 QBs: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/jim_caldwells_history_suggest.html

Detroit Lions — Three reasons linebackers will improve this season: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-three-reasons-linebackers.html

Healthy Broyles could help Lions: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/healthy-broyles-could-help-lions-063014

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Best, worst first-round draft picks of the 2000s (The Lions had Joey, CRog and Mike Williams picked as the worst in the respective years. CJ was picked as the best in 2007): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000362408/article/best-and-worst-firstround-nfl-draft-picks-of-the-2000s

Local Media:

Watch this: Detroit Lions' Joseph Fauria gets dance tips from N Sync's Lance Bass: http://www.freep.com/article/20140630/SPORTS01/306300130/detroit-lions-joseph-fauria-lance-bass

Morning Lions Links for Monday 6-30-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Mandatory Monday: Top Special Teams (the Lions is one of the worst 5 special teams. They are ranked 29): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/82230282/nfl-special-teams-rankings-baltimore-ravens-seattle-seahawks-st-louis-rams

Local Media:

Getting To Know: Defensive Tackle Caraun Reid: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/GETTING-TO-KNOW-Defensive-tackle-Caraun-Reid/3153ae2b-b350-4c2d-8c70-0a555bd1b2d4

Jeff Seidel: Perhaps rookie could help Lions' special teams kick it up a notch: http://www.freep.com/article/20140630/COL38/306300012/detroit-lions-special-teams-jeff-seidel

New Detroit Lions safety James Ihedigbo getting used to teammates in familiar system: http://www.freep.com/article/20140629/SPORTS01/306290128/detroit-lions-james-ihedigbo-new-teammates

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 6-29-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Team Preview: Detroit Lions: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Team-Preview-Detroit-Lions.html

NFL's secret weapons: Every team's ace in the hole (for the Lions it's Ross): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-06-25/nfl-sleepers-weapons-lance-dunbar-rueben-randle-fantasy/slide/6

Proving the doubters wrong: Former BYU star Ziggy Ansah reflects on his past and future: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865605996/Proving-the-doubters-wrong-Former-BYU-star-Ziggy-Ansah-reflects-on-his-past-and-his-future.html

Local Media:

Week In Review: Offseason Questions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/WEEK-IN-REVIEW-Offseason-questions/cef1d389-61e8-4661-b7ff-5a7760a53ddd

In season of change, Lions' O-line may be strength from last year: http://www.freep.com/article/20140629/SPORTS01/306290065/detroit-lions-offensive-line

Lions rookie Kyle Van Noy learned value of hard work from his father: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140628/SPORTS0104/306280046/Lions-rookie-Kyle-Van-Noy-learned-value-hard-work-from-his-father

Nate Freese, Giorgio Tavecchio compete to be Lions' long-term kicker: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140627/SPORTS0101/306270083/Nate-Freese-Giorgio-Tavecchio-compete-Lions-long-term-kicker

Notes: Eric Ebron visits Pro Football Hall of Fame: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/28/5843090/lions-notes-eric-ebron-visits-pro-football-hall-of-fame

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Bears’ Qb Coach Sees “incredible Progress” From cutler: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/28/bears-qb-coach-sees-incredible-progress-from-cutler/

Local Media:

Calvin Johnson Hosts Scholarship Athlete Extravaganza: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Calvin-Johnson-Hosts-Scholarship-Athlete-Extravaganza/fb762eef-cf51-4ce8-ba19-ac05a4a6cf03

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 6-28-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

The most overrated and underrated NFL players, team by team (for the Lions, Pettigrew is picked as overrated and Warford is picked as underrated): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24599152/the-most-overrated-and-underrated-nfl-players-team-by-team

Who are NFL’s top 20 players? We’ll cast our vote (CJ is #2): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/06/27/top-20-nfl-network-players-peyton-manning/

Local Media:

Caraun Reid Benefiting From His Surroundings: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Caraun-Reid-benefiting-from-his-surroundings/e71d64b8-a9dc-4ce0-b909-4152037d864f

Limiting The Big Plays An Emphasis For Teryl Austin: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Limiting-the-big-plays-an-emphasis-for-Teryl-Austin/bc8ed6d4-fe97-41a1-a68f-7735f216725d

Upside should give Waddle edge in Lions' battle at right tackle: http://www.freep.com/article/20140627/SPORTS01/306270082/detroit-lions-laadrian-waddle

Nate Freese, Giorgio Tavecchio compete to be Lions' long-term kicking solution: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140627/SPORTS0101/306270083/0/sports0101/Nate-Freese-Giorgio-Tavecchio-compete-Lions-long-term-kicking-solution

Detroit Lions — Three reasons the pressure is on Matt Stafford: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-three-reasons-pressure-is.html

Lions notes: Conditioning test, Megatron, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/27/5843088/lions-notes-conditioning-test-calvin-johnson

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Top 20 players of the '90s (Barry is #1): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000361846/article/emmitt-smith-deion-sanders-among-top-nfl-players-of-the-90s

Video:

National Media:

NFL transformers: Who will step up in 2014? (They discuss Ansah in the end at the 2:30 mark): http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap2000000362011/NFL-transformers-Who-will-step-up-in-2014

Local Media:

Eric Ebron embracing rookie experience: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Eric-Ebron-embracing-rookie-experience/dbae1eb8-f11f-40e4-8169-8edf82f7d5e2

Morning Lions Links for Friday 6-27-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

NFL coaches: 10 most compelling storylines for 2014 (#10 is on Caldwell): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24598491/nfl-coaches-10-most-compelling-storylines-for-2014

Offseason update, the NFC edition: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/writers/extrapoints/archive/extrapoints_062614.htm

Local Media:

2014 Will Be A Telling Year For The 2012 Draft Class: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/2014-will-be-a-telling-year-for-the-2012-draft-class/6ed1cfe8-9398-4aee-91fe-511ebb6150b6

Bentley likely to edge Lawson as Lions' nickel CB if healthy: http://www.freep.com/article/20140626/SPORTS01/306260126/detroit-lions-bill-bentley

Lions' Nevin Lawson might have bigger opportunity with release of Chris Houston: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140626/SPORTS0101/306260095/0/sports0101/Lions-Nevin-Lawson-might-bigger-opportunity-release-Chris-Houston

Detroit Lions — Three reasons Kyle Van Noy will be a rookie standout: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-three-reasons-kyle-van.html

Lions notes: Suh, NFL's best receiving corps, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/26/5839792/lions-notes-ndamukong-suh-nfl-best-receiving-corps

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Justin Durant Not Satisfied: http://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Justin-Durant-Not-Satisfied-264748461.html

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 6-26-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Don't blame Suh for not signing deal yet: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8972/dont-blame-suh-for-not-signing-deal-yet

Who are the top WRs? (CJ is predicted to be the top WR): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000361577/article/who-will-be-the-top-wide-receivers-of-the-top-100

Preseason position rankings: Tight ends (Pettigrew is in the diminishing role group and Ebron is in the impact rookie group): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000361556/article/jimmy-graham-tops-preseason-tight-end-rankings

Megatron puts up mega numbers: http://www.nfl.com/labs/rr/top20games/game/08/copy

History not kind to rookie tight ends: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/fantasy-football-today/24597949/history-not-kind-to-rookie-tight-ends

Local Media:

Tim And Mike: How Does Tj Jones' Shoulder Injury Affect Competition At Receiver?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-How-does-TJ-Jones-shoulder-injury-affect-competition-at-receiver/677e687f-8144-47e9-84d4-b7a75868e58b

Getting To Know: Wide Receiver TJ Jones: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/GETTING-TO-KNOW-Wide-receiver-TJ-Jones/62b4f6d3-a6f3-4122-9d7c-5a226cdf8dd1

Broyles may have edge over Durham as Lions' No. 3 receiver: http://www.freep.com/article/20140625/SPORTS01/306250085/detroit-lions-ryan-broyles

Lions rookies take in sobering message from a former NBA player: http://www.freep.com/article/20140625/SPORTS01/306250058/nfl-rookie-symposium-chris-herren

Lions rookie Eric Ebron, QB Matthew Stafford to practice together ahead of training camp: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140625/SPORTS0101/306250078/Lions-rookie-Eric-Ebron-QB-Matthew-Stafford-practice-together-ahead-training-camp

Detroit Lions — Three reasons why offensive line will be solid again: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-three-reasons-why.html

Is Lions' Cornelius Lucas the next LaAdrian Waddle?: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/is-lions-cornelius-lucas-the-next-laadrian-waddle-062514

Chris Houston agrees with Lions' decision to release him: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/chris-houston-agrees-with-lions-decision-to-release-him-062514

Notes: Eric Ebron talks about NFL Rookie Symposium: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/25/5839508/lions-notes-eric-ebron-nfl-rookie-symposium

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Best, worst first-round NFL draft picks of the 1990s (Ware was picked as the worst pick in 1990 and Moore was picked as the best pick in 1991): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000361564/article/best-and-worst-firstround-nfl-draft-picks-of-the-1990s

Local Media:

CB Chris Houston: Detroit Lions' release was mutual decision: http://www.freep.com/article/20140625/SPORTS01/306250130/detroit-lions-chris-houston

Report: Reggie Bush's California home sells for $5.7 million: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/report-reggie-bush-s-california-home-sells-for-5-7-million-062514

Top 5 Worst Coaching Decisions (One of them is Marty Mornhinweg allows the other team to receive the ball during sudden-death overtime): http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/25/top-5-worst-coaching-decisions/

Video:

National Media:

Theo Riddick could be valuable asset: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8878/theo-riddick-could-be-valuable-asset

Local Media:

Top 100 plays of 2013: No. 53: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Top-100-plays-of-2013-No-53/10193621-061d-4215-afa5-819c4e9fbe30

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 6-25-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Face/future of the franchise: NFC North (For the Lions CJ is the face of the franchise, Stafford is next in line): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000361070/article/aaron-rodgers-lance-briggs-among-nfc-north-franchise-faces

Organic Email Chain: Which player is worth the most? (CJ is discussed): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000361463/article/which-nfl-player-is-worth-the-highest-salary

NFL review: What we learned this offseason for all 32 teams: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/photos/alex-marvez-s-minicamp-review-for-all-32-teams-062314#img_21

Detroit Lions Have Late-Round Gem in Caraun Reid: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/06/24/detroit-lions-have-late-round-gem-in-caraun-reid/

Local Media:

Will Theo Riddick's Impressive Spring Performance Translate To Training Camp?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Will-Theo-Riddicks-impressive-spring-performance-translate-to-training-camp/8e95a51a-c540-40c0-addf-a0edc0650688

NFC North: Post-minicamp Headlines: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFC-NORTH-Post-minicamp-headlines/969b7483-29fa-403c-a11d-6629edefbed5

Lions' T.J. Jones plans to be OK for training camp after surgery: http://www.freep.com/article/20140624/SPORTS01/306240127/detroit-lions-t-j-jones-surgery

Lions' Ebron: Like Graham, I'm a 'hybrid' or 'joker,' not a TE: http://www.freep.com/article/20140624/SPORTS01/306240130/jimmy-graham-detroit-lions-ebron

Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron, on Matthew Stafford: 'This is what you want in a QB: http://www.freep.com/article/20140624/SPORTS01/306240145/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-ebron

Lions LB Van Noy will supplant Palmer, but maybe not right away: http://www.freep.com/article/20140624/SPORTS01/306240080/detroit-lions-kyle-van-noy

Lions motivated to stay in shape for Jim Caldwell's unique conditioning test: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140624/SPORTS0101/306240104/Lions-motivated-stay-shape-Jim-Caldwell-s-unique-conditioning-test

Lions' Eric Ebron suggests new pay scale for multi-skilled hybrid tight ends: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140624/SPORTS0101/306240093/Lions-Eric-Ebron-suggests-new-pay-scale-multi-skilled-hybrid-tight-ends

Lions draft picks bond, get the message at rookie symposium: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140624/SPORTS0101/306240134/

Detroit Lions — Three undrafted rookies who could surprise: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-three-undrafted-rookies.html

Notes: Brandon Pettigrew, Joseph Fauria, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/24/5835330/lions-notes-brandon-pettigrew-joseph-fauria

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

CB Brandon Flowers, Chargers agree to terms on new contract: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24596399/cb-brandon-flowers-chargers-agree-to-terms-on-new-contract

Building the Bears: How Chicago's offense flipped things around: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24596343/building-the-bears-how-chicagos-offense-flipped-things-around

Aaron Rodgers: Packers 'bigger, more physically intimidating': http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24596185/aaron-rodgers-packers-bigger-more-physically-intimidating

Shutdown Corner's Overrated and Underrated: Broadcaster (Millen is picked as underrated): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-s-overrated-and-underrated--broadcaster-193919644.html

Local Media:

Hall of Famer Lem Barney and the day Marvin Gaye was almost a Lion: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/hall_of_famer_lem_barney_and_t.html

Video:

Local Media:

Eric Ebron hopes to one day earn 'wide receiver' money: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Eric-Ebron-hopes-to-one-day-earn-wide-receiver-money/d9b31f2f-48ca-46f5-b05d-b37c327403e8

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 6-24-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Eric Ebron: Find balance between Superman, Clark Kent: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000360990/article/eric-ebron-find-balance-between-superman-clark-kent

Which running back committees are most interesting, effective? (the Lions is ranked 5): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/which-teams--running-backs-by-committee-are-most-interesting-and-effective-150839921.html

Local Media:

O'hara: Slay Shows Comfort Level In Second Year: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Slay-shows-comfort-level-in-second-year/57ba04e0-d98e-4f1a-aac0-ffe1374d477b

Tavecchio likely has to clearly beat Freese to be Lions' kicker: http://www.freep.com/article/20140623/SPORTS01/306230111/detroit-lions-kicker-nate-freese

Detroit Lions — Three reasons Rodney Austin likely to make 53 man roster: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-three-reasons-rodney.html

Is seventh-round draft pick Nate Freese Lions' answer at kicker?: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/rookie-nate-freese-favorite-to-win-lions-kicking-job-062314

Lions notes: Golden Tate receives Super Bowl ring: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/23/5835228/lions-notes-golden-tate-super-bowl-ring

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Lions history by the numbers: 100-91: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8893/lions-history-by-the-numbers-100-91

All-Time All-Rookie Team (Suh and Bubba Baker made this team): http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap2000000360975/alltime-allrookie-team

Local Media:

Suh visits World Cup, says Lions are 'going to surprise a lot of people': http://www.freep.com/article/20140623/SPORTS01/306230126/ndamukong-suh-lions-world-cup

Video:

National Media:

Ebron hopes to one day earn 'wide receiver' money: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-player-interviews/0ap2000000361017/Ebron-hopes-to-one-day-earn-wide-receiver-money

Local Media:

2014 NFL Rookie Symposium underway: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/2014-NFL-Rookie-Symposium-underway/4bb75825-72aa-4749-baad-affe2eecf508

Morning Lions Links for Monday 6-23-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Mandatory Monday: Top Receivers (he's got the Lions 3rd. He's crazy. He's really overrating the Lions WRs): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/81075336/nfl-receiving-corps-rankings-denver-broncos-cincinnati-bengals-detroit-lions

Detroit Lions Must be Better in Fourth Quarter 2014: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/06/22/detroit-lions-must-be-better-in-fourth-quarter-2014/

Local Media:

Getting To Know: Kicker Nate Freese: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/GETTING-TO-KNOW-Kicker-Nate-Freese/e08259e4-bdd6-4821-ac7f-3cb2be3db4c2

Lions Tweet Us Soccer Draw Vs. Portugal: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-tweet-US-Soccer-draw-vs-Portugal/331d3293-93d5-4827-aa6b-8673241da203

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Report: Brandon Flowers Expected To Choose New Team This week: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/22/report-brandon-flowers-expected-to-choose-new-team-this-week/

Local Media:

Piece by piece, Silverdome items sell for $500K in online auction: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140621/METRO02/306210021/0/sports0101/Piece-by-piece-Silverdome-items-sell-500K-online-auction

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 6-22-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Mailbag: Some secondary questions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8861/lions-mailbag-some-secondary-questions

Nick Fairley puts the business of football behind him during homecoming: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/06/nick_fairley_puts_the_business.html

Local Media:

Week In Review: Summer Scoop: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/WEEK-IN-REVIEW-Summer-scoop/d96a7cf1-6307-4b98-8cf8-afef99602fdb

Rookies Undergo Extra Week Of Preparation: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Rookies-undergo-extra-week-of-preparation/fee5fe5a-7981-4856-8ae2-c6d8cd448314

Jeff Seidel: Lions rookie Ebron working out kinks, has plenty to prove: http://www.freep.com/article/20140622/COL38/306220082/jeff-seidel-eric-ebron-detroit-lions

Lions' projected starters: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=C4&Date=20140621&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=306210099&Ref=PH&Profile=1048

Lions fans shouldn't get too attached to breakout stars of the offseason: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140621/SPORTS0101/306210051/0/sports0101/Lions-fans-shouldn-t-get-too-attached-breakout-stars-offseason

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Depth is key in NFL: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24593759/roster-depth-is-a-key-to-championships-so-its-no-surprise-seattle-has-it

Local Media:

Detroit Lions' Golden Tate: Ex-teammate Richard Sherman earned Madden cover: http://www.freep.com/relart/20140622/SPORTS01/306220090/Detroit-Lions-Golden-Tate-Ex-teammate-Richard-Sherman-earned-Madden-cover

Video:

Local Media:

Tim and Mike on offseason impressions: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tim-and-Mike-on-offseason-impressions/fbd2b19d-6d19-4348-bdf7-21efe0c4a3f3

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 6-21-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Five things to watch in Lions' offseason: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8872/five-things-to-watch-in-the-lions-offseason

Marshawn Lynch, Dez Bryant among 11 unstoppable players (CJ is one of them): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000360352/article/marshawn-lynch-dez-bryant-among-11-unstoppable-players

Lions report: Stafford must provide more in 2014: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/06/12/detroit-matthew-stafford-jim-caldwell-calvin-johnson/10369453/

32 things we choose to take away from NFL minicamps: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-06-20/nfl-minicamp-takeaways-manziel-vick-kaepernick-rg3-rgiii-bridgewater-romo-training-camp-preview

Local Media:

O'hara: Offense Can Maximize The Roles Of All The Tight Ends: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Offense-can-maximize-the-roles-of-all-the-tight-ends/c718c1c4-136f-4095-aa49-dee1f3f5a99b

Kyle Van Noy Blog: I'm Up For The Challenge: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/kyle-van-noy/article-1/Kyle-Van-Noy-Blog-Im-up-for-the-challenge/cc215539-290b-4429-a9f2-32275c2f5c92

Detroit Lions' Joseph Fauria says he's in Jimmy Graham's corner, tight ends should be paid more: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_joseph_fauria_sa.html

Detroit Lions — Three reasons why James Ihedigbo will succeed: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-three-reasons-why-james.html

Cassius Vaughn could be sleeper in Lions' cornerback competition: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/cassius-vaughn-could-be-sleeper-in-lions-cornerback-competition-062014

Lions notes: Palmer, Idonije, Dickerson, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/20/5826018/lions-notes-ashlee-palmer-israel-idonije-dorin-dickerson

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Top 10 free agents: http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-06-19/nfl-top-10-free-agents-unsigned-flowers-houston-babin-reed/slide/1

Morning Lions Links for Friday 6-20-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Dan Orlovsky prepares for second career: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8842/orlovsky-prepares-for-second-career

NFL Nation: 4 Downs -- NFC North: http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/post/_/id/4692770/nfl-nation-4-downs-nfc-north-2

Local Media:

Tim Twentyman's Offseason Rookie Report: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tim-Twentymans-offseason-rookie-report/32e8388b-5476-4db4-a43d-618c3a4e9d37

Pettigrew put criticism aside in re-signing with Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140619/SPORTS01/306190186/detroit-lions-brandon-pettigrew

Ladder cam' among changes in Lions' drills under Jim Caldwell: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140619/SPORTS0101/306190101/-Ladder-cam-among-changes-Lions-drills-under-Jim-Caldwell

Ask Kyle: Is Brandon Flowers a fit for the Detroit Lions?: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/ask_kyle_is_brandon_flowers_a.html

Detroit Lions — Three reasons Darius Slay must step up: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-three-reasons-darius-slay.html

Lions notes: Brandon Flowers, Sam Martin, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/19/5821952/lions-notes-brandon-flowers-sam-martin

Bryce Quigley scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/19/5808592/bryce-quigley-scouting-report

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Shutdown Corner's Overrated and Underrated: Combine metric: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-s-overrated-and-underrated--combine-metric-180848795.html

Local Media:

Barry Sanders: RB position has 'changed' in the NFL: http://www.freep.com/article/20140619/SPORTS01/306190124/detroit-lions-barry-sanders-nfl

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 6-19-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Jimmy Graham decision could affect Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8813/jimmy-graham-decision-could-affect-lions

Details of Eric Ebron's contract: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8796/details-on-eric-ebrons-contract

Two Lions on money list: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8785/morning-roar-lions-have-two-on-money-list

More questions from Tuesday's Lions chat: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8803/more-questions-from-tuesdays-detroit-lionschat

Julio Jones: 'I am the best' wideout: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000359748/article/julio-jones-i-feel-like-i-am-the-best-receiver-in-nfl

NFC Team-by-Team OTA Notes: http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/47509/59/nfc-team-by-team-ota-notes

Local Media:

TIM AND MIKE: Is Brandon Flowers a legitimate option for Detroit?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Is-Brandon-Flowers-a-legitimate-option-for-Detroit/3be456ee-f55d-41d5-8277-16f6f83a2f8b

Ashlee Palmer ready to compete to keep his starting spot: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ashlee-Palmer-ready-to-compete-to-keep-his-starting-spot/a341c6c4-b530-425e-88a1-839e7b922b09

Detroit Lions LB Ashlee Palmer not conceding job to Kyle Van Noy: http://www.freep.com/article/20140618/SPORTS01/306180141/detroit-lions-kyle-van-noy

Coach Jim Caldwell: Lions will bring the noise in practice: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140618/SPORTS0101/306180091/Coach-Jim-Caldwell-Lions-will-bring-noise-practice

Undrafted rookie Chad Abram counts on making Lions notice him: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140619/SPORTS0101/306190030/Undrafted-rookie-Chad-Abram-counts-making-Lions-notice-him

Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron dislikes Jimmy Graham comparisions, except maybe in one way: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_eric_ebron_disli.html

Detroit Lions' Eric Ebron puts early struggles behind him, flashes 'big-time talent': http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_eric_ebron_puts.html

Detroit Lions — Three assistant coaches who will play key roles: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-three-assistant-coaches.html

Lions will likely rely on Mathis to stabilize weak secondary: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-will-likely-rely-on-rashean-mathis-to-stabilize-weak-secondary-061814

Notes: Training camp location, Reggie Bush, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/18/5817960/lions-notes-training-camp-location-2014

Lions cap space update: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/18/5817964/detroit-lions-cap-space-2014-nfl

Jerome Couplin scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/18/5797218/jerome-couplin-scouting-report

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Source: Brandon Flowers visiting Chargers today: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Source-Brandon-Flowers-visiting-Chargers-today.html

With NFL short on cover corners, why is Brandon Flowers still free?: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24591553/with-nfl-short-on-cover-corners-why-is-brandon-flowers-still-free

5 bold predictions for the 2014 season: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/5-bold-predictions-for-the-2014-season.html

Local Media:

Video:

National Media:

NFL Top 100: Suh ranked 40: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-top100-2014/0ap2000000359447/Larry-Black-Kyle-Long

NFL Nation Buzz: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8637/nfl-nation-buzz-detroit-lions-32

Local Media:

NFC North preview: It'll be Packers over the Bears (video): http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/3629752424001

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 6-18-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Post-minicamp roster prediction: Defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8696/post-minicamp-roster-prediction-defense

Lions Chat: http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/50774/lions-with-rothstein

NFC North preview: Division should go through Chicago or Green Bay: http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/06/17/10704623/

Local Media:

10 Questions With Twentyman: Who Benefits Most From Change In Schemes?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-WITH-TWENTYMAN-Who-benefits-most-from-change-in-schemes/fde789f3-f1f7-463b-a6be-a73790bb44cf

Well-rounded Te Brandon Pettigrew Still Has Important Role With Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Well-rounded-TE-Brandon-Pettigrew-still-has-important-role-with-Lions/4696e3f4-175f-467e-a2b5-86c22372afde

Riddick making strong case for bigger role in Lions' offense: http://www.freep.com/article/20140617/SPORTS01/306170081/detroit-lions-theo-riddick

Sam Martin puts more than foot in door to earn Lions punting gig: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140617/SPORTS0101/306170107/1361/Sam-Martin-puts-more-than-foot-in-door-to-earn-Lions-punting-gig

Saints-Jimmy Graham hearing may be of interest to Lions' Ebron: http://www.freep.com/article/20140618/SPORTS01/306180050/detroit-lions-eric-ebron-jimmy-graham

Lions Gab: Secondary first to be criticized, but is it justified?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140618/SPORTS01/306180054/detroit-lions-gab-secondary

Brandon Pettigrew remains a fixture with Detroit Lions after dalliance on free-agent market: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/brandon_pettigrew_remains_a_fi.html

Detroit Lions still have no clarity at kicker: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_get_no_clarity_a.html

Detroit Lions - Jim Caldwell's 3 different approaches at practice: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-jim-caldwells-3-different.html

Lions notes: Eric Ebron, James Franklin, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/17/5817958/lions-notes-eric-ebron-james-franklin

Gabe Lynn scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/17/5797216/gabe-lynn-scouting-report

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

49ers CB Eric Wright to retire: http://tracking.si.com/2014/06/17/san-francisco-49ers-eric-wright-to-retire/

Local Media:

Ex-Lions line coach George Yarno leaves Jaguars to begin cancer treatment: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140617/SPORTS0101/306170106/1004/

Reggie Bush jets to Australia as face of NFL's latest global initiative: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/reggie_bush_jets_to_australia.html

Former Hokies RB Kevin Jones Joins AD's Staff: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/17/former-hokies-rb-kevin-jones-joins-ads-staff/

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 6-17-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Why Flowers could be risky for Detroit: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8701/why-flowers-could-be-risky-for-detroit

Post-minicamp roster prediction: Offense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8692/post-minicamp-roster-prediction-offense

Monday Musings: Nothing to be gained by waiting to play rookie QBs (he discusses the Lions CB situation): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24589803/monday-musings-nothing-to-be-gained-by-waiting-to-play-rookie-qbs

Best new OCs (Joe Lombardi is #4. Linehan is #5): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-06-13/nfl-best-new-offensive-coordinators-hue-jackson-mcadoo-norv-turner/slide/4

Jim Caldwell: Darius Slay has “grown” this offseason: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/16/jim-caldwell-darius-slay-has-grown-this-offseason/

Local Media:

Lions Relying On Darius Slay To Be Their Guy: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-relying-on-Darius-Slay-to-be-their-guy/e9bdbe51-3ac3-4544-91ae-bf0aa18d55f5

O'hara's Now And Then: Travis Swanson And Kevin Glover: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-NOW-AND-THEN-Travis-Swanson-and-Kevin-Glover/8a6a013a-e52e-4a7f-8afd-8784e7002183

Lions linked to Flowers, but don't expect him to solve secondary: http://www.freep.com/article/20140616/SPORTS01/306160147/detroit-lions-brandon-flowers

Lions QB Franklin now can truly compete for No. 3 spot: http://www.freep.com/article/20140616/SPORTS01/306160108/detroit-lions-james-franklin

Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Houston dismissal calls into question Lions' other offseason moves: http://www.freep.com/article/20140617/SPORTS01/306170037/jamie-samuelsen-blog-detroit-lions-secondary

Reports: Detroit Lions contact Chiefs Pro Bowl CB Brandon Flowers, 'seriously considering' making run at him: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/reports_detroit_lions_contact.html

Detroit Lions' Tahir Whitehead moves to middle linebacker, gets valuable first-team reps: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_try_out_an_evolv.html

Five Detroit Lions flying under the radar: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/five-detroit-lions-flying-under-radar.html

Can Darius Slay fill void in Lions' secondary?: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/can-darius-slay-fill-chris-houston-s-void-for-lions-061614

Mohammed Seisay scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/16/5797214/mohammed-seisay-scouting-report

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

The key to efficient offense? Not tempo: http://nfl.si.com/2014/06/16/points-per-play-dallas-cowboys-denver-broncos/

NFL Launches Clumsy Effort To Defend Blackout rule: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/16/nfl-launches-clumsy-effort-to-defend-blackout-rule/

Local Media:

Lions Tweet U.S. Soccer's World Cup Win: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-tweet-US-Soccers-World-Cup-win/01b182a6-5d14-434f-80af-791fbd43b830

Morning Lions Links for Monday 6-16-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

New-Look Lions: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/79844434/the-detroit-lions-head-into-the-season-with-a-new-look-and-ideas

Mandatory Monday: Top Secondaries (The Lions secondary is picked as the worst secondary): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/79959820/nfl-best-worst-secondary-rankings-seattle-seahawks-arizona-cardinals

Terrell Thomas knows teams are concerned about his knee (The Lions are mentioned as a possible team that could sign him): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/15/terrell-thomas-knows-teams-are-concerned-about-his-knee/

Local Media:

Eric Ebron Sets Sights On Rookie Of The Year: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Eric-Ebron-sets-sights-on-rookie-of-the-year/08397b6a-e6a2-4281-96b3-0378650124b7

Detroit Lions' Jerome Couplin not feeling overwhelmed by jump from small college to the NFL: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_jerome_couplin_n.html

Detroit Lions tight end to command start of Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR race: http://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_tight_end_to_com.html

Justin Jackson scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/15/5797212/justin-jackson-scouting-report

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

World Cup brings a challenge for Lions star Ziggy Ansah: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/world-cup-brings-a-tricky-challenge-for-lions-star-ziggy-ansah-061514

Top 5 new DCs (Schwartz is #4): http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-06-15/nfl-top-new-defensive-coordinator-hires-romeo-crennel-gregg-williams-texans-rams

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 6-15-14

Happy Father's Day!!!!

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Mailbag: Enter the offseason: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8644/lions-mailbag-enter-the-offseason

Where Pro Bowl cornerback might end up (Lions are picked as a possible team): http://q.usatoday.com/2014/06/14/nfl-brandon-flowers-free-agency-detroit-lions-new-york-jets-atlanta-falcons-houston-texans/

Kellen faces another challenge to make roster: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2014/06/15/3235675/kellen-faces-another-challenge.html?sp=/99/104/

Local Media:

Week In Review: Minicamp Wrap-up: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/WEEK-IN-REVIEW-Minicamp-wrap-up/78c316e0-112b-4d3a-bca0-8b6e9991a6bf

Competition At Right Tackle Expected To Be Fierce: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Competition-at-right-tackle-expected-to-be-fierce/bdaa6ee7-19c9-4e2d-bb44-91a111f51240

Lions Sign Offensive Lineman Bryce Quigley: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-sign-offensive-lineman-Bryce-Quigley/bf7eb236-bd42-4169-832b-1399db31e5c4

Safety James Ihedigbo: Lions' defense plays like lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140615/SPORTS01/306150086/Safety-James-Ihedigbo-Lions-defense-plays-like-lions

Examining Lions' CBs after Houston's release: http://www.freep.com/article/20140614/SPORTS01/306140055/Detroit-Lions-cornerbacks-Chris-Houston

Column: Detroit Lions have no choice but to hope Darius Slay is the real deal: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/column_detroit_lions_have_no_c.html

Greg Hickman scouting report: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/14/5797210/greg-hickman-scouting-report

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 6-14-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Houston's release raises draft questions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8673/houstons-release-leaves-drafting-questions

Seven landing spots for Flowers (The Lions are picked as one): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000358558/article/seven-landing-spots-for-brandon-flowers

Suh trade remains highly unlikely: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/13/suh-trade-remains-highly-unlikely/

Jim Caldwell pleased with Theo Riddick’s offseason work: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/13/theo-riddicks-offseason-play-draws-positive-reviews/

Lions, Chiefs cut cornerbacks Chris Houston and Brandon Flowers: https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/lions--chiefs-cut-cornerbacks-chris-houston-and-brandon-flowers-193940569.html

Local Media:

Twentyman: Lions Terminate Chris Houston's Contract: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-terminate-Chris-Houstons-contract/18d84575-2e04-488f-b6ce-3d61296d1cc4

Twentyman: lions sign first-round pick eric ebron: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-sign-first-round-pick-Eric-Ebron/973ac814-4256-445c-a923-77abe90a675c

O'hara's Burning Questions: How Important Is The Mental Aspect Of The Game?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-How-important-is-the-mental-aspect-of-the-game/c1aba5c7-806c-4a05-8839-f7a3e060867c

Lions release ailing CB Chris Houston: http://www.freep.com/article/20140613/SPORTS01/306130156/detroit-lions-chris-houston-cut

They're all in: Lions sign top pick, rookie TE Ebron: http://www.freep.com/article/20140613/SPORTS01/306130142/detroit-lions-draft-pick-eric-ebron-signed

Drew Sharp: Slay sharpens his edges as a cornerback for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140614/COL08/306140028/darius-slay-lions

Darius Slay becomes Lions' No. 1 corner after Chris Houston is cut, says he's ready: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140613/SPORTS0101/306130112/0/sports0101/Darius-Slay-becomes-Lions-No-1-corner-after-Chris-Houston-cut-says-he-s-ready

Lions coach Jim Caldwell approves of having training camp at team headquarters: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140613/SPORTS0101/306130089/0/sports0101/Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-approves-having-training-camp-team-headquarters

Detroit Lions release Chris Houston just 1 year after handing him $25 million contract: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_release_chris_ho.html

Detroit Lions sign first-round pick Eric Ebron, now have 2014 draft class under contract: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_sign_first-round.html

Detroit Lions continue busy day, sign offensive tackle Bryce Quigley: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_continue_busy_da.html

5 Detroit Lions players who impressed during mandatory minicamp (with video): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/5_detroit_lions_players_who_im.html

QB James Franklin didn't get any snaps during Detroit Lions minicamp ... but his time's coming: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/qb_james_franklin_doesnt_get_a.html

Theo Riddick breaks out during Detroit Lions' offseason program: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/theo_riddick_breaks_out_during.html

Detroit Lions fan gets 'Super Bowl 2015 Champs' tattoo, hopes for prophetic ink on Friday the 13th: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/die-hard_detroit_lions_fan_get.html

Detroit Lions terminate Chris Houston’s contract; sign Eric Ebron: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140613/detroit-lions-terminate-chris-houstons-contract-sign-eric-ebron

Detroit Lions - With Chris Houston gone, cornerback situation becomes muddled: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-with-chris-houston-gone.html

What Chris Houston's release means for the Lions: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/13/5807828/chris-houston-released-detroit-lions

Lions notes: Matthew Stafford, Joseph Fauria, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/13/5801488/lions-notes-matthew-stafford-joseph-fauria

Pettigrew unfazed by criticism, chose to stay with Lions: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/pettigrew-unfazed-by-criticism-chose-to-stay-with-lions-061314

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on competition: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-competition/4e165b54-cf63-49d4-9d74-241dbd3c80d7

Morning Lions Links for Friday 6-13-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Making the Leap, No. 22: Ziggy Ansah: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000357601/article/making-the-leap-no-22-ziggy-ansah

Lions want Matthew Stafford to take more control: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000357786/article/lions-want-matthew-stafford-to-take-more-control

This week's mandatory minicamps: 30 takeaways: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000358355/article/this-weeks-mandatory-minicamps-30-takeaways

Observations from minicamp and offseason: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8611/observations-from-lions-minicamp-and-offseason

Caldwell installs culture during offseason: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8626/caldwell-installed-culture-during-offseason

Stafford second highest-paid football player: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8606/stafford-second-highest-paid-football-player

Peterson made slight favorite over McCoy for rushing title (Bush and Bell are at the bottom): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/12/peterson-made-slight-favorite-over-mccoy-for-rushing-title/

Local Media:

Notebook: Caldwell Has Better Feel For Lions Heading Into Camp: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Caldwell-has-better-feel-for-Lions-heading-into-camp/653cbdaf-f2e6-4e15-aefb-dbf82ac03888

Sam Martin Still Not Satisfied After Strong Rookie Year: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Sam-Martin-still-not-satisfied-after-strong-rookie-year/9a13a666-8313-4184-ad1e-3b6fb3442503

Adapting Eric Ebron Shows Athleticism: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Adapting-Eric-Ebron-shows-athleticism/1ee80355-778b-4c98-a354-2493abceba15

Lions break minicamp, wary of losing momentum during time off: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120160/detroit-lion-minicamp

Lions' Suh gone; will he have a new deal when he returns?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120172/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh

Detroit Lions work out offensive lineman Bryce Quigley: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120197/detroit-lions-bryce-quigley

Lions players OK with idea of spreading paychecks throughout year: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120107/detroit-lions-nfl-nflpa-salaries

Lions' Caldwell won't be ashamed to cry at daughter's wedding: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120188/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-daughter

Young Lions could be in position for bigger roles during the regular season: http://www.freep.com/article/20140613/SPORTS01/306130037/detroit-lions-minicamp

Lions punter Sam Martin better on directional kicks: http://www.freep.com/relart/20140613/SPORTS01/306130043/Lions-punter-Sam-Martin-better-directional-kicks

Lions coach Jim Caldwell preaches playing smart, not scared: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140613/SPORTS0101/306120152/Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-preaches-playing-smart-not-scared

Lions coach Jim Caldwell reminds players to live up to expectations during month off: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140612/SPORTS0101/306120105/Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-reminds-players-live-up-expectations-during-month-off

Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew testing out new helmet: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140612/SPORTS0101/306120111/Lions-tight-end-Brandon-Pettigrew-testing-out-new-helmet

Detroit Lions conclude efficient offseason program, break for the summer: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_conclude_efficie.html

Detroit Lions break minicamp without new contracts for Ndamukong Suh, Eric Ebron: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_break_minicamp_w.html

Detroit Lions offensive line shows 'extraordinary' improvement in strength program: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_offensive_line_s.html

Former Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler retiring, ready to embrace new Chelsea-based opportunities: http://www.mlive.com/sports/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2014/06/former_detroit_lion_tight_end.html

Matthew Stafford will have more autonomy at line of scrimmage in new Lions offense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/matthew_stafford_will_have_mor_1.html

Recharged DeAndre Levy adjusting to weakside linebacker position in Detroit Lions' new scheme: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/recharged_deandre_levy_adjusti.html

Darius Slay embracing possibility he'll be the Detroit Lions' No. 1 cornerback: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/darius_slays_confidence_soarin.html

Detroit Lions notes: Brandon Pettigrew leads tight ends: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140612/detroit-lions-notes-brandon-pettigrew-leads-tight-ends

Detroit Lions Jim Caldwell sees progress as minicamp ends: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140612/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-sees-progress-as-minicamp-ends

Detroit Lions Eric Ebron adjusts to NFL, gets help from CJ: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-eric-ebron-adjusts-to-nfl.html

Caldwell optimistic about Lions' production after mandatory mini-camp: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/caldwell-optimistic-about-lions-production-leading-into-summer-break-061214

Lions Mentor Galen Duncan At Ease This Offseason: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/12/lions-mentor-galen-duncan-at-ease-this-offseason/

Lions mentor at ease this offseason: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/lions-mentor-galen-duncan-at-ease-this-offseason

Suh and Ebron: still no contracts after minicamp: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/no-contract-for-suh-after-mini-camp-concludes

Caldwell's comments from Day 3 of Lions minicamp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/12/5801468/lions-minicamp-jim-caldwell-quotes-day-3

Lions notes: Tahir Whitehead, DeAndre Levy, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/12/5801316/lions-notes-tahir-whitehead-deandre-levy

2014 Draft:

National Media:

5 Toughest Challenges for Rookies: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/5-Toughest-Challenges-for-Rookies.html

Local Media:

NFL could start developmental league, Lions president Tom Lewand says: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140612/SPORTS0101/306120110/NFL-could-start-developmental-league-Lions-president-Tom-Lewand-says

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell wraps up minicamp: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-wraps-up-minicamp/c8a84a1c-dd7d-4cd1-8b21-074c79930a5e

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 6-12-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Observations from Day 2 of Lions minicamp: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8589/observations-from-day-2-of-lions-minicamp

Lions plan on having a smarter offense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8570/lions-plan-on-having-a-smarter-offense

Leftover questions from Tuesday's chat: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8563/leftover-lions-questions-from-tuesdays-chat

Stafford thriving under new Lions regime: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000357331/article/reggie-bush-matthew-stafford-fits-perfectly-in-lions-o

Lions looking to firm up late-game woesDetroit Lions want 2014 season to be without blown 4Q leads: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/06/11/lions-looking-to-firm-up-late-game-woes/10347993/

Buy/Sell: 2014 NFL regular-season win projections for Jaguars, Cowboys, more: http://nfl.si.com/2014/06/11/2014-nfl-win-totals-jacksonville-jaguars/

Local Media:

Notebook: Whitehead, Linebackers Showing Versatility: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Whitehead-linebackers-showing-versatility/a108feb4-c907-427b-8ae1-5d2c2b087da3

O'hara: Another Eye On Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Another-eye-on-Matthew-Stafford/60e18ea2-36bd-4a97-a4d9-6db43d83b457

Jeremy Ross Wants To Be More Than Just The Return Man: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Jeremy-Ross-wants-to-be-more-than-just-the-return-man/b8c67248-44f5-4e5d-a960-b5f4a3f5e062

Lions minicamp: Swanson, Austin get first-team reps on offensive line: http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110186/detroit-lions-minicamp-travis-swanson

Jeff Seidel: Lions schooled in minicamp by new coach Caldwell: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/COL38/306120053/Jeff-Seidel-Lions-schooled-minicamp-by-new-coach-Caldwell

Gunther Cunningham impressed by Lions' new defense, coaches: http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110108/detroit-lions-teryl-austin

Lions LB Levy a big fan of high adventure: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120058/deandre-levy-lions

Lions' Caldwell uses a ladder cam to help Stafford's mechanics: http://www.freep.com/article/20140612/SPORTS01/306120054/Lions-Caldwell-uses-ladder-cam-help-Stafford-s-mechanics

Suh trained with Barwis for future episode of 'American Muscle': http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110127/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-barwis

Lions' minicamp notes, injury updates: Tahir Whitehead gets look at middle LB: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140611/SPORTS0101/306110120/0/sports0101/Lions-minicamp-notes-injury-updates-Tahir-Whitehead-gets-look-middle-LB

Lions DE Jason Jones 'very hungry' for fresh start after missing most of last season: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140611/SPORTS0101/306110099/0/sports0101/Lions-DE-Jason-Jones-very-hungry-fresh-start-after-missing-most-last-season

Lions DE Darryl Tapp bringing volume, energy to minicamp: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140611/SPORTS0101/306110121/0/sports0101/Lions-DE-Darryl-Tapp-bringing-volume-energy-minicamp

Lions' Matthew Stafford to have more control over offense: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140612/SPORTS0101/306120037/0/sports0101/Lions-Matthew-Stafford-more-control-over-offense

Father's Day tribute: Dad's work ethic showed Lions coach Jim Caldwell the way: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140612/SPORTS0101/306120047/0/sports0101/Father-s-Day-tribute-Dad-s-work-ethic-showed-Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-way

Stephen Tulloch misses Detroit Lions mandatory minicamp; Golden Tate (shoulder) eyes training camp return: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/stephen_tulloch_misses_detroit.html

Detroit Lions using 'ladder cam' as tool to help perfect Matthew Stafford's mechanics: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_use_ladder_cam_a.html

Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis: If you don't like Jim Caldwell, it's probably you, not him: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_cb_rashean_mathi_1.html

Detroit Lions WR Ryan Broyles looking to build up speed before training camp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_wr_ryan_broyles_10.html

Detroit Lions LB Kyle Van Noy returns to practice after suffering back injury, marrying Miss Utah: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_lb_kyle_van_noy_2.html

Detroit Lions' Larry Warford not content to duplicate stellar rookie campaign: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_larry_warford_no.html

Detroit Lions' offense sharpens up during first day of minicamp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_offense_sharpens.html

Detroit Lions notes: DeAndre Levy makes switch: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140611/detroit-lions-notes-deandre-levy-makes-switch

Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford appreciates benefits of ladder cam: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140611/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-appreciates-benefits-of-ladder-cam

Detroit Lions new offense finds a rhythm at minicamp: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-new-offense-finds-rhythm.html

Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell passionate but not a screamer: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/06/detroit-lions-coach-jim-caldwell.html

Stafford testing Lions' new offensive weapons: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/stafford-testing-lions-new-offensive-weapons-061114

The Lions 2014 Off-Season: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/11/the-lions-2014-off-season-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-blog/

Caldwell On Slay: 'We Feel Good About Where He's Heading': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/11/caldwell-on-slay-we-feel-good-about-where-hes-heading/

Lions notes: News from Tuesday's minicamp practice: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/11/5798272/lions-notes-news-minicamp-practice

Caldwell's comments from Day 1 of Lions minicamp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/11/5798362/lions-minicamp-jim-caldwell-quotes-day-1

Caldwell's comments from Day 2 of Lions minicamp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/11/5801292/lions-minicamp-jim-caldwell-quotes-day-2

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Scheffler smart to retire after concussions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8575/scheffler-smart-to-retire-after-concussions

Local Media:

Tony Scheffler retires from NFL because of concussions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110158/detroit-lions-tony-scheffler-retires

Video:

National Media:

NFL Nation Buzz: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8409/nfl-nation-buzz-detroit-lions-31

Local Media:

Stafford on offense's progress: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-offenses-progress/8eb3b91d-11c7-47a0-9cd2-17f38aced62a

Caldwell on minicamp day two: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-minicamp-day-two/2403df3f-12bf-4325-955a-e64011796044

NFL Network reporter gives thoughts on Lions (video): http://freep.com/videonetwork/3618220535001

Lions Wednesday Mini-Camp Wrap: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/25754525/lions-wednesday-mini-camp-wrap

Eric Ebron on Lions role, playbook, Stafford: http://www.sbnation.com/2014/6/11/5801338/eric-ebron-on-lions-role-playbook-joining-matthew-stafford