Morning Lions Links for Friday 8-1-14

Training Camp Notes and Observations for Thursday 7-31-14 :

Camp Notebook: Safeties To Be Better Last Line Of Defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/CAMP-NOTEBOOK-Safeties-to-be-better-last-line-of-defense/34d7ff0f-47b8-4e5f-b356-624518489067

Lions training camp notes: Lines battle in one-on-one drills: http://www.freep.com/article/20140731/SPORTS01/307310166/detroit-lions-training-camp

Lions camp observations: Injury deals Michael Williams setback in switch from tight end to tackle: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140731/SPORTS0101/307310128/0/sports0101/Lions-camp-observations-Injury-deals-Michael-Williams-setback-switch-from-tight-end-tackle

Detroit Lions training camp notes: Penalty flags fly as officials emphasize illegal contact rules: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_no_21.html

Detroit Lions notes: Full pads on Friday; Jared DeVries visits: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140731/detroit-lions-notes-full-pads-on-friday-jared-devries-visits

Lions Camp Report: Day 4: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9466/lions-camp-report-day-4

Notes from Day 4 of Lions training camp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/7/31/5957067/lions-training-camp-2014-notes-from-day-4

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Kevin Ogletree pushing for major role: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9454/kevin-ogletree-pushing-for-major-role

Why Calvin Johnson Is A Nightmare: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/hotread140731/why-detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-gives-cornerbacks-nightmares

The Day Calvin Johnson Was Shut Out: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/hotread140731-shutout/how-clemson-shut-future-nfl-superstar-calvin-johnson

Lions Coach Jim Caldwell Leading Team In A New Way: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-coach-jim-caldwell-leading-225145560--nfl.html

The hype machine: What are we to believe? (Schein thinks the Lions are right to hold off re-signing Suh): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000371998/article/eli-manning-jay-cutler-headlining-nfl-training-camp-hyperbole

Sig Stats: Pass Blocking Efficiency (Raiola is 2nd for centers and Warford is 3rd for guards): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/07/31/sig-stats-pass-blocking-efficiency/

Nick Fairley no-show in court; sentenced for DUI & reckless driving: http://fox10tv.com/2014/07/31/nick-fairley-no-show-in-court-sentenced-for-dui-reckless-driving/

Local Media:

O’hara: Quitting Has Never Been An Option For Ashlee Palmer: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O%E2%80%99HARA-Quitting-has-never-been-an-option-for-Ashlee-Palmer/bd2d73e1-8bc3-4efb-93bb-9c67d7dee301

Lions notes: Williams hits setback (muscle strain) in bid for OT job: http://www.freep.com/article/20140801/SPORTS01/308010051/detroit-lions-michael-williams-offensive-line

Mathis a much-needed mentor for Lions DBs: http://www.freep.com/article/20140801/SPORTS01/308010048/detroit-lions-rashean-mathis-leadership

Detroit Lions' offensive line: Rob Sims looking to set enduring legacy after solid 2013: http://www.freep.com/relart/20140801/SPORTS01/308010052/Detroit-Lions-offensive-line-Rob-Sims-looking-set-enduring-legacy-after-solid-2013

How Detroit Lions 'rookie' Sam Martin added height, distance on punts: http://www.freep.com/relart/20140801/SPORTS01/308010042/How-Detroit-Lions-rookie-Sam-Martin-added-height-distance-punts

Lions cut WR Cody Wilson, sign WR Kris Redding: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140731/SPORTS0101/307310116/0/sports0101/Lions-cut-WR-Cody-Wilson-sign-WR-Kris-Redding

Coaching trio tweaks Matthew Stafford's game: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140801/SPORTS0101/308010031/0/sports0101/Coaching-trio-tweaks-Matthew-Stafford-s-game

Lions rookie Larry Webster defeats learning curve: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140731/SPORTS0101/307310136/0/sports0101/Lions-rookie-Larry-Webster-defeats-learning-curve

Michael Williams' move to offensive tackle hits speed bump at Detroit Lions camp: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/07/michael_williams_move_to_offen.html

Detroit Lions — Rashean Mathis teaches Darius Slay how to succeed: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140731/detroit-lions-x2014-rashean-mathis-teaches-darius-slay-how-to-succeed

Detroit Lions — Rob Sims in best shape of his life: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/07/detroit-lions-rob-sims-in-best-shape-of.html

Lions Notes: Darius Slay feeling heat in Detroit's secondary: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-notes-darius-slay-feeling-the-heat-in-detroit-s-secondary-073114

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Day 4 of training camp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/7/31/5952549/lions-training-camp-quotes-jim-caldwell-day-4

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

NFL Extra Point Experiment Begins At The Hall Of Fame Game: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/31/nfl-extra-point-experiment-begins-at-the-hall-of-fame-game/

Phillip Buchanon moves from interceptions to comics: http://www.news-press.com/story/sports/2014/07/31/phillip-buchanon-moves-interceptions-comics/13440505/

Video:

Local Media:

Jim Caldwell recaps taining camp day four: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jim-Caldwell-recaps-taining-camp-day-four/4e881b49-bb90-4c41-bb71-37f4923020f3

Darius Slay on Rashean Mathis: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Darius-Slay-on-Rashean-Mathis/c32d9f5f-6dba-4408-9c64-8942efc621ab

Bush on Lions new offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bush-on-Lions-new-offense/ac4105b7-6d66-4d39-b493-e5b2a7e0153e

Glover Quin on early impression of defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Glover-Quin-on-early-impression-of-defense/0e7ef9ca-e085-4566-8d10-3dd1fcc4269c

Caldwell on Joique Bell: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-Joique-Bell/e2393178-6385-41f7-a3e6-7dde841d2730

Who'll be Lions' best offensive lineman?: http://www.freep.com/relart/20140801/SPORTS01/140731008/Who-ll-Lions-best-offensive-lineman-video-

Detroit Lions writers give impressions from line drills and NFL's emphasis on illegal contact rule: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/07/detroit_lions_writers_talk_abo_1.html

VIDEO: Detroit Lions training camp Day 4 report: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/video-detroit-lions-training-camp-report-073114

Tate believes he can make Megatron even better: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/golden-tate-absorbing-lions-offense-believes-he-can-make-calvin-johnson-even-better

Lions Linebackers: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10427337/lions-linebackers