Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 6-11-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Ross transforms his game in offseason:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8510/how-ross-enhanced-his-game-in-offseason

Observations from Day 1 of Lions minicamp:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8527/observations-from-day-1-of-lions-minicamp

Tavecchio has rough day in kicking battle:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/8542/tavecchio-has-rough-day-in-kicking-battle

New coaches facing challenges: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000357326/article/obstacles-for-new-coaches-in-cleveland-tampa-detroit

Getting a read on NFL's new offensive coordinators requires digging:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24584657/getting-a-read-on-nfls-new-offensive-coordinators-requires-digging

Local Media:

O'hara: So Far, So Good For Kyle Van Noy: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-So-far-so-good-for-Kyle-Van-Noy/09b8ffbd-1d0e-4c4a-946f-a7bcfcb7d40f

Notebook: Chris Greenwood Knows He Needs To Stay Healthy: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Chris-Greenwood-knows-he-needs-to-stay-healthy/8b328459-a393-4e85-ab13-ebc2204ed84f

Drew Sharp: A lot is riding on Lions coach Caldwell's stoicism: http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/COL08/306110036/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-stoicism

Lions Gab: Predictability negates a team's talent advantage: http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110048/detroit-lions-gab-predictability

Detroit Lions' Reggie Bush among sports 'pretty boys': http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110044/detroit-lions-reggie-bush-pretty-boys

Detroit Lions minicamp: Backup QB Kellen Moore finally comfortable: http://www.freep.com/article/20140611/SPORTS01/306110038/detroit-lions-minicamp-kellen-moore

Lions minicamp: Houston, Jones have excused absences today: http://www.freep.com/article/20140610/SPORTS01/306100163/detroit-lions-minicamp-chris-houston

Corey Hilliard still thinks of himself as Lions' starting right tackle: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140610/SPORTS0101/306100126/0/sports0101/Corey-Hilliard-still-thinks-himself-Lions-starting-right-tackle

Lions' Jeremy Ross pushing for a greater workload: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140610/SPORTS0101/306100127/0/sports0101/Lions-Jeremy-Ross-pushing-greater-workload

Lions offense takes charge on first day of minicamp: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140610/SPORTS0101/306100121/0/sports0101/Lions-offense-takes-charge-first-day-minicamp

Lions cornerback Chris Houston remains 'excused,' away from practice: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140610/SPORTS0101/306100124/0/sports0101/Lions-cornerback-Chris-Houston-remains-excused-away-from-practice

Houston misses first day of Lions' mandatory mini-camp: http://msn.foxsports.com/detroit/story/houston-misses-first-day-of-lions-mandatory-mini-camp-061014

Reggie Bush: Theo Riddick is Detroit Lions' sleeper for 2014: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/reggie_bush_theo_riddick_is_th.html

Jeremy Ross, already an ace return man, headed for bigger offensive role: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/jeremy_ross_already_an_ace_ret.html

Ask Kyle: Which Detroit Lions rookie has impressed the most so far?: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/ask_kyle_detroit_lions_8.html

Nate Burleson: Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford, Johnny Manziel share quiet cockiness: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/nate_burleson_johnny_manziel_d.html

Detroit Lions minicamp notes and observations: Calvin Johnson returns to form: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/detroit_lions_minicamp_notes_a.html

Chris Houston a no-show for first day of Lions mandatory minicamp; Jim Caldwell not disappointed: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/06/chris_houston_a_no-show_for_fi.html 

Oakland Press Lions notes:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140610/detroit-lions-notes-questions-surround-chris-houstons-excused-absence

 Gunther Cunningham Likes New Lions Defense, Happy To See More Blitzing:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/10/gunther-cunningham-likes-new-lions-defense-happy-to-see-more-blitzing/

Buoyed By New Diet, Jeremy Ross Poised For Bigger Role In Offense:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/06/10/buoyed-by-new-diet-jeremy-ross-poised-for-bigger-role-in-offense/

Lions notes: Glover Quin, James Ihedigbo, more:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/6/10/5794480/lions-notes-glover-quin-james-ihedigbo
 
Miscellaneous:

National Media:

The case for a developmental league:   http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2014/06/09/walkthrough-the-case-for-a-d-league/10223955/

Video:
National Media:

Megatron: 'We're getting better every day': http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-player-interviews/0ap2000000357362/Megatron-We-re-getting-better-every-day 

 Pat Kirwan on changes to watch during OTAs, minicamps (They talk about the Lions at the 0:50 and at 1:45):     http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/nfl/278126147951/0/nfl-team-changes-to-watch-for-during-otas-minicamps


Local Media:

Sims, Raiola on fine-tuning offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sims-Raiola-on-fine-tuning-offense/a3d651e0-8944-4f71-bf1e-9a9a3ebd4673

Jeremy Ross on new opportunities: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jeremy-Ross-on-new-opportunities/e811baa2-2535-4615-a75b-2d8bae3a6db9

Calvin Johnson on watching Saints' tape: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-on-watching-Saints-tape/2ccad6c9-0fa7-4049-bff6-aaae42f83de5

Reggie Bush on grasping the offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Reggie-Bush-on-grasping-the-offense/55945f45-3b84-4291-9df4-610c087013a6

Jim Caldwell on minicamp expectations: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-on-minicamp-expectations/b4dc8f72-9c27-4a8e-9b3e-4fd49bb4b5d6

Video: How concerning is Chris Houston's absence from Detroit Lions mandatory minicamp?: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/06/video_how_concerning_is_chris.html

Lions Tuesday Mini Camp Wrap: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/25744976/lions-tuesday-mini-camp-wrap 

Paula Pasche's video from Lions training camp:    http://www.tout.com/u/paulapasche