Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 7-30-14

Training Camp Notes and Observations for Tuesday 7-29-14 :

CAMP NOTEBOOK: Versatile Jason Jones giving Lions more flexibility: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/CAMP-NOTEBOOK-Versatile-Jason-Jones-giving-Lions-more-flexibility/98685df5-a3f9-48df-8b86-02f9dd0b545d

Lions camp notes: Caldwell explains approach; Van Noy back: http://www.freep.com/article/20140729/SPORTS01/307290214/detroit-lions-training-camp

Lions camp observations: Constant changes keep players on their toes: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140729/SPORTS0101/307290130/Lions-camp-observations-Constant-changes-keep-players-their-toes

Detroit Lions training camp notes: Rob Sims, Joique Bell showing no signs of rust: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_no_19.html

Detroit Lions notes: Joique Bell returns to Wayne State: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140729/detroit-lions-notes-joique-bell-returns-to-wayne-state

Lions Camp Report: Day 2: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9417/lions-camp-report-day-2

Day 2 of Lions camp ends with pair of missed FGs: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/7/29/5949793/lions-training-camp-nate-freese-giorgio-tavecchio

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Theo Riddick excelling early in Lions camp: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9408/theo-riddick-excelling-early-in-lions-camp

Johnson hoping weapons lead to wins: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/9412/calvin-johnson-hoping-weapons-lead-to-wins

SOE on Suh's contract situation: http://miketanier.sportsonearthblog.com/trent-richardson-ndamukong-suh-and-the-san-antonio-raiders/

Cowboys, Steelers fans rank as NFL's 'best,' new study finds (the Lions are 24th in fan equity and 10th in social media): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/cowboys--steelers-fans-rank-as-nfl-s--best---new-study-finds-232319819.html

Local Media:

Lions, Megatron expecting big things from Golden Tate: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-Megatron-expecting-big-things-from-Golden-Tate/32d851dd-d074-4dc4-9621-2b9150294996

Jeff Seidel: Lions' Muhlbach offers unique perspective, now as leader: http://www.freep.com/article/20140730/COL38/307300089/detroit-lions-don-muhlbach-jeff-seidel

Lions notes: Caldwell not concerned about Ebron's drops: http://www.freep.com/article/20140730/SPORTS01/307300097/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-eric-ebron-drops

Lions' George Johnson, in for Ansah, exhibits lighter frame, speed: http://www.freep.com/article/20140730/SPORTS01/307300091/detroit-lions-george-johnson

Lions Gab: Suh negotiation more complicated than you think: http://www.freep.com/article/20140730/SPORTS01/307300085/detroit-lions-gab-update

Lions RB Bell honored to practice at Wayne State tonight: http://www.freep.com/article/20140730/SPORTS01/307300059/detroit-lions-joique-bell-wayne-state-practice

Megatron 'trying to learn everything' with new coaches, schemes: http://www.freep.com/article/20140730/SPORTS01/307300052/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson

Eric Ebron to play rookie season with Lions under mother's watchful eye: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140730/SPORTS0101/307300024/Eric-Ebron-play-rookie-season-Lions-under-mother-s-watchful-eye

New staff means fresh start, 'fair game' for Lions RB Mikel Leshoure: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140729/SPORTS0101/307290083/New-staff-means-fresh-start-fair-game-Lions-RB-Mikel-Leshoure

Lions expect No. 3 running back Theo Riddick to play key role: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140729/SPORTS0101/307290134/Lions-expect-No-3-running-back-Theo-Riddick-play-key-role

Lions start Calvin Johnson slow in training camp, aiming to keep him healthy: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140729/SPORTS0101/307290135/Lions-start-Calvin-Johnson-slow-training-camp-aiming-keep-him-healthy

Detroit Lions claim WR Quintin Payton off waivers from Tampa Bay: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/07/detroit_lions_claim_wr_quintin.html

Detroit Lions — Calvin Johnson’s role changes, he’s good with it: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140729/detroit-lions-x2014-calvin-johnsons-role-changes-hes-good-with-it

Lions' new offensive weapons could have interesting effect on Megatron: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-new-offensive-weapons-could-have-interesting-effect-on-megatron-072914

Riddick Unmoved By Great Reviews: 'I Haven't Proved Anything Yet': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/07/29/riddick-unmoved-by-great-reviews-i-havent-proved-anything-yet/

Lions QB Matthew Stafford looking to bounce back: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/lions-qb-matthew-stafford-looking-to-bounce-back

2014 NFP preseason power rankings (Lions ranked 16th): http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2014-NFP-preseason-power-rankings.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Inside Slant: Pass defense takes a hit: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/132346/inside-slant-pass-defense-takes-a-hit

Video:

National Media:

Why Not Us?: Detroit Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Why-Not-Us-Detroit-Lions/b80b348e-cbe1-4992-adc6-06a187bae4c1

Is this the year for the Detroit Lions?: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Is-this-the-year-for-the-Detroit-Lions/a16fda9b-8cef-4203-a7d2-d41906cffa72

Local Media:

Caldwell on day two of training camp: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-day-two-of-training-camp/8c3b033b-90f1-46c8-b815-f3d47cab93c4

Jason Jones on making most of reps: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jason-Jones-on-making-most-of-reps/799e73fc-3c68-4171-975f-c5b1077ed4ea

Calvin Johnson on offense's potential: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-Johnson-on-offenses-potential/ae30bf04-c811-4e79-9897-5f8700a4d2a6

Joique Bell and Rob Sims on practicing at Wayne St: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Joique-Bell-and-Rob-Sims-on-practicing-at-Wayne-St/f40e0330-8145-4e13-81c8-a78c93da795b

Tom Leyden one-on-one with James Ihedigbo: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tom-Leyden-one-on-one-with-James-Ihedigbo/9deb581e-37ba-4227-8c9d-91c757f50a1f

Lions training camp: Megatron learning all WR positions: http://freep.com/videonetwork/3703694230001

Video: Should the Detroit Lions be concerned about Eric Ebron's training camp drops?: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/07/video_should_the_detroit_lions.html

VIDEO: Detroit Lions training camp report: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/video-detroit-lions-training-camp-report-072914

VIDEO: Detroit Lions training camp Day 2 recap: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/video-detroit-lions-training-camp-day-2-recap-072914

Lions Training Camp - Joique Bell Interview: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10417747/lions-training-camp-joique-bell-interview