Morning Lions Links for Sunday 8-31-14

Lions Roster Cut Tracker:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/29/6083967/lions-roster-cuts-2014-tracker

NFL Roster Cut Tracker:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24685132/final-nfl-cuts-teams-trim-rosters-down-to-53-players

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Initial Detroit Lions roster thoughts:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10420/initial-detroit-lions-roster-thoughts

Detroit Lions cut down analysis:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10412/detroit-lions-cut-down-analysis-3

NFC Power Poll (The Lions are in the contenders group and they are ranked 8th):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000385956/article/nfc-power-poll-seahawks-packers-top-conference

Local Media:

Lions cut their roster to 53:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-cut-their-roster-to-53/66b921cc-8056-45bb-bcf9-3dcb887bd90c

Moore, Broyles and Fuller earned their roster spot in the preseason:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Moore-Broyles-and-Fuller-earned-roster-spots-in-preseason/56aada00-a5fd-4607-b4ad-1a935cd5d0c0

Breaking down the Lions 53 man roster:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140830/SPORTS01/308300116/detroit-lions-53-man-roster

Lions set 53 man roster, plan to keep Moore as 3rd QB:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140830/SPORTS01/308300110/detroit-lions-kellen-moore

Lions roster cuts include Durham, two ex-CMU players:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140830/SPORTS01/308300098/detroit-lions-roster-cuts

Lions will go with 8 offensive lineman after cutting trio:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140830/SPORTS01/308300108/detroit-lions-offensive-line

Lions cut ties with former second round pick Leshoure:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140830/SPORTS01/308300078/Detroit-Lions-Mikel-Leshoure-cut

New Lions Tate, Ihedigbo have something in common -- SB rings:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140831/SPORTS01/308310090/detroit-lions-golden-tate-james-ihedigbo-super-bowl

Lions show progress with cuts, but Caldwell remains key to success:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140830/SPORTS0101/308300059/Lions-show-progress-cuts-Jim-Caldwell-remains-key-success

Lions are already impact players in the NFL this season:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140831/SPORTS0101/308310015/Lions-already-impact-players-NFL-season

Moore played his way onto the Lions roster:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/fan_favorite_kellen_moore_play.html

Lions finalize 53 man roster:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140830/detroit-lions-finalize-53-man-roster-keeping-3-qbs-cutting-durham-leshoure

Bentley only survivor of 3 CBs drafted in 2012:    http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/08/detroit-lions-bill-bentley-only.html

With Leshoure gone, only Fairley remains from 2011 draft:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/08/detroit-lions-with-mikel-leshoure-gone.html

Evaluating the Lions roster cuts: offense:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/31/6088897/lions-roster-cuts-2014-offense

Season Previews and Predictions:

Free Press Predictions (Carlos Monarrez has the Lions finishing 6-10, Dave Birkett and Drew Sharp have the Lions finishing 8-8, and Jeff Seidel has the Lions finishing 9-7):   http://www.freep.com/article/20140831/SPORTS01/308310062/nfl-predictions-2014

Birkett's game by game prediction (He has the Lions beating the Giants, Jets, Bills, Saints, Dolphins, Bears on T-Day, Bucs and Vikings):   http://www.freep.com/article/20140831/SPORTS01/308310059/detroit-lions-game-by-game-picks

Lions-Giants Game Previews and Predictions:

Video:

Tailgate Time: NYG vs Lions (he picks the Lions to win):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-previews/0ap3000000386156/Tailgate-Time-NYG-vs-DET

Giants Articles:

Jon Beason activated from PUP list:   http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/08/jon_beason_activated_from_pup_list_by_giants_per_report.html

Giants put Manningham, Holliday on IR:   https://sports.yahoo.com/news/giants-put-manningham-holliday-ir-205547898--nfl.html

Geoff Schwartz could lose half of season to toe injury:   http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-geoff-schwartz-lose-season-toe-injury-article-1.1922087

Coughlin doesn't anticipate Odell Beckham being ready for week 1: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/31/giants-not-expecting-odell-beckham-for-week-1/

Manning admits it could take all season to learn Giants new offense:   http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/eli-manning-admits-season-learn-giants-new-offense-article-1.1921719

Why these NFL teams should be worried headed into the season (One of the teams mentioned is the Giants):   http://q.usatoday.com/2014/08/30/why-these-nfl-teams-should-be-worried-headed-into-the-season/

Draft:

SI's 2015 Draft Big Board:   http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/08/28/2015-nfl-draft-big-board-cedric-ogbuehi

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Browns inform Burleson that he has been released:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24687744/browns-inform-wr-nate-burleson-that-he-has-been-released

Prisco's NFL Cuts Musings:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24688426/nfl-cuts-musings-tape-shows-michael-sam-wasnt-good-enough-for-rams

Packers keep 3 QBs:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/30/packers-keep-three-quarterbacks/

Lions Season Previews and Predictions

Huron Times game by game Lions predictions (he has the Lions going 11-5):   http://www.thetimesherald.com/story/sports/columnists/2014/09/02/game-game-look-detroit-lions-schedule/14992783/

Lions Gab Prediction (He has the Lions going 9-7):   http://www.freep.com/article/20140827/SPORTS01/308270088/detroit-lions-gab

Examiner's Lions Prediction (He has the Lions going 9-7):   http://www.examiner.com/article/predicting-the-detroit-lions-2014-season

NFL Real GM's Season Prediction (He picks the Lions to go 9-7 and finish 3rd in the NFC North):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2500/20140903/2014_nfl_season_predictions_the_nfc/

Prisco's Predictions (He has the Lions finishing second in the NFC North with a  record of 8-8):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24683167/predicting-every-nfl-game-heres-how-the-season-plays-out

CBS' Kirwan's 2014 NFL team-by-team record predictions, playoff picks (he picks the Lions to finish 3rd in the North with a record of 8-8): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24681447/nfl-team-by-team-record-predictions-playoff-picks

ESPN's Lions Preview (Rothstein has the Lions going 8-8, while Advanced Football Analytics predicts the Lions to go 7-9):   http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/11377732/2014-nfl-season-preview-analysis-game-game-predictions-more-every-team#!lions

Walterfootball Season Preview (He has the Lions finishing 7-9 and 3rd in the North):   http://walterfootball.com/offseason2014det.php

Detroit News Predictions (Katzenstein predicts the Lions to go 7-9, Rod Beard and John Niyo predict the Lions to go 9-7 and Wojo predicts the Lions to go 10-6):   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140902/SPORTS0101/309020097/0/sports0101/Detroit-News-predictions-Lions-regular-season-record

 Free Press Predictions (Carlos Monarrez has the Lions finishing 6-10, Dave Birkett and Drew Sharp have the Lions finishing 8-8, and Jeff Seidel has the Lions finishing 9-7):   http://www.freep.com/article/20140831/SPORTS01/308310062/nfl-predictions-2014

 NFC Preview: Don't count on Seahawks repeating as champs (Lions predicted to finish 3rd in the NFC North):   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140902/SPORTS0101/309020009/NFC-preview-Don-t-count-Seahawks-repeating-champs

Foxsports NFL Predictions (The Lions are picked to finish 3rd in the NFC North):    http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-2014-predictions-how-divisions-will-be-won-and-who-is-going-to-the-playoffs-090114

SI's NFL Division Predictions (The Lions are predicted to finish 3rd in the NFC North):    http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/09/01/nfl-division-predictions-afc-west-nfc-west

ESPN NFL Predictions (ESPN expert David Fleming picks the Lions to be a wildcard, Mel Kiper picks the Lions to win the NFC North):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/preview14/story/_/id/11318059/2014-nfl-predictions-national-contributors

MLive's Season Preview:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/season_preview_detroit_lions_s.html

NFL Real GM's NFC North Preview:   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2492/20140901/2014_season_preview_nfc_north/

Video:

Video - USA Today's NFC North Preview (He discusses the Lions first):   http://www.usatoday.com/videos/sports/nfl/2014/08/27/14702617/

SI's Don Bank's Lions Preview (he thinks they'll struggle and finish in last place in the NFC North):   http://www.si.com/nfl/video/2014/09/02/2014-nfl-preview-detroit-lions

MLive writers make their game by game prediction for the Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/game-by-game_predictions_for_d_1.html

Average Prediction (142-130)/17:    The Lions predicted record is 8-8

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 8-30-14

PFT's 2014 53 Man Roster Cuts Tracker:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/29/pfts-2014-53-man-roster-cuts-tracker/

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Refocus: Lions at Bills week 4:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/08/29/refo-lions-at-bills-preseason-week-4/

A look inside what cut day is like:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10383/a-look-inside-what-cut-day-is-like-for-lions-players

Lions special-teams snaps vs Bills:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10369/lions-special-teams-snaps-vs-bills

Lions defensive snap analysis vs Bills:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10363/lions-defensive-snap-analysis-vs-bills

Lions offense progressed, defense regressed:   https://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-offense-progressed-defense-regressed-011801663--nfl.html

Local Media:

Birkett's roster prediction: http://www.freep.com/article/20140830/SPORTS01/308300027

Suh avoids fine for hit on Henne:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140829/SPORTS01/308290178/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-jaguars

Leshoure, Fluellen likely Lions roster cuts:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140830/SPORTS01/308300027/detroit-lions-roster-cuts

Lions notebook: DE George Johnson has made a big impression:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140829/SPORTS0101/308290120/0/sports0101/Lions-notebook-Defensive-end-George-Johnson-makes-big-impression

Lions waive Safety Dejon Gomes in injury related settlement:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140829/SPORTS0101/308290112/0/sports0101/Lions-waive-safety-DeJon-Gomes-injury-related-agreement

Moore has shown he should be Lions backup QB:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140829/SPORTS0101/308290117/0/sports0101/Kellen-Moore-has-shown-he-should-Lions-backup-quarterback

Quin helps Lions clear cap space by restructuring deal:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/source_glover_quin_helps_detro.html

Fuller among bubble players anxiously awaiting word on their fate with the Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/corey_fuller_among_bubble_play.html

Detroit Lions get no respect from prognosticators, they’re good with that:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140829/detroit-lions-get-no-respect-from-prognosticators-theyre-good-with-that

Snap counts for Lions Bills game:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/29/6075819/lions-bills-2014-preseason-snap-counts

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Eli Manning optimistic about the Giants:   https://sports.yahoo.com/news/eli-manning-optimistic-giants-213731211--nfl.html

Why an 18 game NFL schedule makes perfect sense:   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-08-29/nfl-18-game-schedule-regular-season-revenue-salary-cap-health-benefits-injuries-sean-gilbert-demaurice-smith

Local Media:

Jerry Jones regrets trading for Roy Williams:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140829/SPORTS01/308290223/detroit-lions-jerry-jones-roy-williams

Video:

National Media:

Top 5 Preseason Runs (Bush's run is in there):    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-countdowns/0ap3000000386084/Preseason-Top-5-Runs

Who are the top players in the NFL?:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11431723

Local Media:

Lions at Bills: Fuller Postgame:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-at-Bills-Fuller-postgame/9e44e02c-28b1-47e5-a6e9-b9bcb99f50b9

1 on 1 with LaAdrian Waddle:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-LaAdrian-Waddle/a04fa66d-3aaa-468c-bf98-87077f5e4954

Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 8-29-14

PFT's 53 Man Roster Cut Tracker:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/29/pfts-2014-53-man-roster-cuts-tracker/

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions offensive snap analysis vs. Bills:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10361/lions-offensive-snap-analysis-vs-bills

Lions restructured Glover Quinn's contract:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10380/detroit-lions-restructure-glover-quin-contract

Suh and Couplin weren't fined for their hits last week against the Jaguars:   https://twitter.com/mikerothstein/status/505421069235527680

Detroit Lions' projected roster:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10217/detroit-lions-projected-roster-7

Detroit Lions practice squad projection:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10343/detroit-lions-practice-squad-projection-2

CJ named top offensive player:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10308/calvin-johnson-named-top-offensive-player

Suh the 9th defensive player:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10357/ndamukong-suh-the-no-9-defensive-player

Mega-Watt vs Megatron:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11414954/2014-#nflrank-jj-watt-calvin-johnson-reign-supreme-2014

Moore stakes a claim for the backup QB job:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/29/kellen-moore-stakes-a-claim-for-the-lions-backup-qb-job/

5 takeaways from week 4 (Kyle Van Noy is mentioned in the section on the Red Flag Rookies because of his injury):   http://q.usatoday.com/2014/08/29/nfl-preseason-week-4-takeaways/

10 potential roster cut casualties (Leshoure is picked as one):   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-08-29/nfl-roster-deadline-cutdown-bubble-top-10-michael-sam-champ-bailey-manningham-waivers-contracts

Local Media:

O'Hara: Focus shifts to Monday Night Football:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Focus-shifts-to-Monday-Night-Football/63fc2325-7159-4116-8087-ad6d960631b5

Lions competition at WR remains fierce as cutdown looms:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140829/SPORTS0101/308290042/0/sports0101/Lions-competition-receiver-remains-fierce-cutdown-looms

Katzenstein's roster prediction:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140828/SPORTS0101/308280103/0/sports0101/With-cuts-due-Saturday-Josh-Katzenstein-predicts-Lions-53-man-roster

Broyles late reps' indicate a tight race for Lions last WR spot:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/ryan_broyles_late_reps_against.html

8 young players who stood out to Caldwell:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/8_young_players_who_stood_out.html

Moore outplays Orlovsky in the preseason, but that might not be enough to make the Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/column_kellen_moore_outplays_d.html

Meinke projects the Lions 53 man roster:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/projecting_the_detroit_lions_5_1.html

Van Noy falls victim to Lions second round draft curse:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/kyle-van-noy-falls-victim-to-lions-second-round-draft-curse-082914

Lions notes: More on Thursday's win over the Bills:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/29/6075831/lions-notes-bills-preseason-2014

POD's roster prediction:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/29/6081451/lions-53-man-roster-prediction-2014

POD's practice squad prediction:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/29/6081743/lions-practice-squad-2014

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

NFL suspends Vikings Jerome Simpson again for substance abuse:   https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-suspends-vikings-receiver-jerome-simpson-again-for-substance-abuse-182403979.html

Morning Lions Links for Friday 8-29-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Observation Deck: Detroit Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10333/observation-deck-detroit-lions-4

With Van Noy, lousy Lions trend continues:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10329/with-van-noy-lousy-lions-trend-continues

Bills Wr Watkins Hurt In 23-0 Loss To Lions: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bills-wr-watkins-hurt-23-020326731--nfl.html

Lions thump Bills to end preseason: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4719529

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Lions Hand Bills Shutout Loss: http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Lions-hand-Bills-shutout-loss--/9e803905-a1eb-4c55-85e4-2787e94edfad

Sammy Watkins Leaves Lions Game With Rib Injury: http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Sammy-Watkins-leaves-Lions-game-with-rib-injury/5764d9eb-d18e-4d75-8526-8e7dbc5b107b

Local Media:

Notebook: Caldwell 'not Certain' When Van Noy Will Return: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Caldwell-not-certain-when-Van-Noy-will-return/eb193d12-a2af-47b4-a5c0-84bb510633ff

Recap: Lions At Bills: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Recap-Lions-at-Bills/fcb37e85-5518-4b43-9e89-6c2b57360e3d

Four Downs: The Case For Kellen Moore: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-The-Case-for-Kellen-Moore/e7286a67-a357-43a8-b450-32814e8eb4e1

O’hara: Four Players Who Made A Statement In Buffalo: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O%E2%80%99HARA-Four-players-who-made-a-statement-in-Buffalo/8d527915-65e7-4dba-aee0-804d60ff30b1

O’hara’s Burning Questions: What Is The Biggest Preseason Plus?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O%E2%80%99HARA%E2%80%99S-BURNING-QUESTIONS-What-is-the-biggest-preseason-plus/5a16ac27-40f5-4d62-a716-f3a5454458b2

Detroit 23, Buffalo 0: Lions blank Bills in preseason finale: http://www.freep.com/article/20140828/SPORTS01/308280234/detroit-lions-buffalo-bills-updates

Lions' grades: Positive marks in exhibition finale: http://www.freep.com/article/20140829/SPORTS01/308290077/lions-exhibition-grades

Dave Birkett's observations from the Lions' exhibition win: http://www.freep.com/article/20140829/SPORTS01/308290076/Dave-Birkett-s-observations-from-Lions-exhibition-win

Lions rookie Swanson impresses with quick feet, blocking ability in first start: http://www.freep.com/article/20140829/SPORTS01/308290080/detroit-lions-preseason

Lions' Van Noy undergoes core muscle surgery, will miss start of season:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140828/SPORTS01/308280242/detroit-lions-kyle-van-noy

Lions resting most of their starters tonight vs. Bills:    http://www.freep.com/article/20140828/SPORTS01/308280226/detroit-lions-buffalo-bills-inactives

Lions' Raiola recalls being 'terrified' of getting cut:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140828/SPORTS01/308280240/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola

Lions' Kellen Moore makes his case, defense shines in shutout of Bills: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140828/SPORTS0101/308280134/Lions-Kellen-Moore-makes-his-case-defense-shines-shutout-Bills

Lions leave James Ihedigbo behind for Buffalo trip for treatment on ailment: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140829/SPORTS0101/308290039/Lions-leave-James-Ihedigbo-behind-Buffalo-trip-treatment-ailment

Lions 23, Bills 0: Kellen Moore shines as starters rest; Detroit finishes preseason 3-1: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/lions_23_bills_0_kellen_moore.html

Halftime analysis: Lions 17, Bills 0:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/halftime_analysis_lions_17_bil.html

Detroit Lions haven't ruled out short-term IR for Kyle Van Noy; James Ihedigbo hurting: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_havent_ruled_out_1.html

Detroit Lions — Kellen Moore, Ryan Broyles standouts in preseason finale: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140828/detroit-lions-x2014-kellen-moore-ryan-broyles-standouts-in-preseason-finale

Winners & losers from Lions' preseason finale: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/28/6075837/lions-bills-preseason-winners-losers

Detroit's detritus beats Buffalo's bottom dwellers: http://www.examiner.com/article/detroit-s-detritus-beats-buffalo-s-bottom-dwellers

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Another dismal outing for Giants offense: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/28/another-dismal-outing-for-giants-offense/

Report: Adrian Peterson told Jerry Jones he wants to play for Cowboys: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24684758/report-adrian-peterson-told-jerry-jones-he-wants-to-play-for-cowboys

Local Media:

Ticker: It's August — do you feel a draft?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140829/SPORTS18/308290075/Ticker-s-August-do-you-feel-draft-

Jeff Seidel: Lions from Appalachian State predict an upset over U-M: http://www.freep.com/article/20140829/COL38/308290074/Jeff-Seidel-Lions-from-Appalachian-State-predict-an-upset-over-U-M

Video:

National Media:

Lions vs. Bills preseason highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000385377/Lions-vs-Bills-preseason-highlights

Q2 Moore to Fuller 25-yard TD: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000385415/Q2-Moore-to-Fuller-25-yard-TD

Q2 Moore to Ross touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000385416/Q2-Moore-to-Ross-touchdown

Q4 Moore to P. Edwards for 32 yards: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000385419/Q4-Moore-to-P-Edwards-for-32-yards

Local Media:

Lions at Bills: Caldwell postgame: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-at-Bills-Caldwell-postgame/9c7b491f-9178-446e-8394-340f18082e74

Lions vs. Bills: Moore Postgame: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-vs-Bills-Moore-Postgame/0e774455-01df-4bf8-8ed5-043acd981fd9

Postgame 1 on 1 with George Johnson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-with-George-Johnson/8396bc26-76b6-4633-9505-38f318383598

Waiting game for players in position battles: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Waiting-game-for-players-in-position-battles/f77f4e05-a500-471c-9908-58b98256e1bd

Pre-Game Lions Links for Thursday 8-28-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

W2W4: Detroit Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10278/w2w4-detroit-lions-4

Lions position battles to watch vs. Bills:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10315/lions-position-battles-to-watch-vs-bills

Kellen Moore's last stand?:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10302/morning-roar-kellen-moores-last-stand

Matthew Stafford out to prove he can master Lions' attack:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/08/27/matthew-stafford-detroit-lions/14708585/

Thursday primer: Who needs a strong preseason finale? (From the Lions he picks Leshoure):   http://q.usatoday.com/2014/08/28/thursday-primer-who-needs-a-strong-preseason-finale/

Why Your Team Sucks 2014: Detroit Lions:   http://deadspin.com/why-your-team-sucks-2014-detroit-lions-1627573533

Local Media:

Lions at Bills preview:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-at-Bills-preview/e744245a-1515-4bac-8d7c-ed0751edfec0

Plenty of connections in Lions-Bills preseason contest:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Plenty-of-connections-in-Lions-Bills-preseason-contest/9e9b01ac-0ba7-45aa-8303-8b1255a88220

O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: The next step for K Nate Freese:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FINAL-THOUGHTS-The-next-step-for-K-Nate-Freese/a7ce298f-c371-4a38-9d46-deb5010347f4

O’HARA’S THURSDAY FOCUS: Whitehead’s performance a pleasant development:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O’HARA’S-THURSDAY-FOCUS-Whitehead’s-performance-a-pleasant-development/6f41d021-e6fb-4a9f-bbbf-0785a474c041

Lions' Ogletree has tough competition for a roster spot:    http://www.freep.com/article/20140828/SPORTS01/308280084/Lions-journeyman-Kevin-Ogletree-has-tough-competition-for-a-roster-spot

Lions odds: 33-to-1 to win Super Bowl XLIX, plus more:
http://www.freep.com/article/20140828/SPORTS01/308280189/detroit-lions-odds

With cuts due Saturday, Josh Katzenstein predicts Lions' 53-man roster:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140828/SPORTS0101/308280103/With-cuts-due-Saturday-Josh-Katzenstein-predicts-Lions-53-man-roster

Detroit Lions rest 11 starters, including Matthew Stafford, Ndamukong Suh, Calvin Johnson; Tahir Whitehead to start: www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_rest_half_of_sta.html

Chris Greenwood, thanks to Rashean Mathis, seems like a good bet to make Detroit Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/chris_greenwood_thanks_to_rash.html

Detroit Lions should expect to win, expect to beat Green Bay Packers, Golden Tate says:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_should_expect_to.html

Detroit Lions quarterbacks step up competition with creative post-practice games:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_quarterback_game.html

Tailback, receiver jobs could still be in play when Detroit Lions close preseason in Buffalo:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/tailback_receiver_jobs_could_s.html

Detroit Lions, Jim Schwartz have moved on:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140827/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-have-moved-on

3 Detroit Lions Not Named Stafford, Suh Or Johnson Who Will Be Most Key In '14:
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/08/28/3-detroit-lions-not-named-stafford-suh-or-johnson-who-will-be-most-key-in-14/

10 things to watch in Lions' preseason finale:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/28/6075525/lions-bills-preseason-2014-10-things-to-watch

Lions notes: Matthew Stafford hits the cover of SI:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/28/6075687/lions-notes-matthew-stafford-sports-illustrated-cover

A look at Martin Mayhew's Lions draft picks:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/27/6076673/a-look-at-martin-mayhews-lions-draft-picks

NFL preseason preview: Detroit Lions v. Buffalo Bills:    http://www.examiner.com/article/nfl-preseason-preview-detroit-lions-v-buffalo-bills

Predictions:

Prisco's Predictions (He has the Lions finishing second in the NFC North with a  record of 8-8):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24683167/predicting-every-nfl-game-heres-how-the-season-plays-out

Miscellaneous:

Local Media:

NFL toughens its stance on domestic violence:  http://www.freep.com/article/20140828/SPORTS01/308280205/nfl-domestic-violence-policy

Video:

Local Media:

Tim and Mike Preview the Lions-Buffalo game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TIM-AND-MIKE-Buffalo-Preview/be97b650-8d5a-47c5-a641-92368694ac62

NFC North preview: Vikings could surprise, but Packers are best (video):    http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/3753749700001

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 8-27-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions taking time to perfect their screens: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10280/lions-taking-time-to-perfect-their-screens

Tate's passion on dipslay at luncheon:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10297/golden-tate-gives-motivational-talk-to-fans

Some Detroit Lions player odds for 2014:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10293/some-detroit-lions-player-odds-for-2014

2014 NFL award predictions: MVP, Rookie of the Year and more (CJ is picked by one of the experts for Offensive Rookie of the Year): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000384349/article/2014-nfl-award-predictions-mvp-rookie-of-the-year-and-more

Grading how all 32 NFL teams handled filling their respective key roster hole (The Lions get a A for replacing Willie Young with Jones, Taylor and Tapp):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24683050/grading-how-all-32-nfl-teams-handled-filling-roster-holes

Lions have depth at WR for a change: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-depth-wr-change-082315687--nfl.html

Lions' Stafford on the spot under new coach: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-stafford-spot-under-coach-013003551--nfl.html

Bills offense gets last preseason test vs Lions:   https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bills-offense-gets-last-preseason-174744405--nfl.html

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Bills-Lions game preview: http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-Lions-game-preview/7fe9cede-aec6-406c-81c9-c0fd0c6bef18

Local Media:

O'HARA: Predictions not a priority for Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfl-combine/article-1/OHARA-Predictions-not-a-priority-for-Lions/137fd6ba-52c0-48bc-8b5e-b64ae7e20b0e

Lions-Bills: Five things to watch Thursday night:    http://www.freep.com/article/20140827/SPORTS01/308270199/detroit-lions-buffalo-bills-preview

Lions' journeyman Ogletree has tough competition for a roster spot: http://www.freep.com/article/20140828/SPORTS01/308280084/Lions-journeyman-Ogletree-has-tough-competition-roster-spot

Drew Sharp: Fans eat up optimism at Lions' kickoff luncheon: http://www.freep.com/article/20140828/COL08/308280070/detroit-lions-drew-sharp

Lions' Waddle, Hilliard still too close to call at RT: http://www.freep.com/article/20140827/SPORTS01/308270109/detroit-lions-offensive-line

Lions agree 'the sky's the limit' at today's luncheon:    http://www.freep.com/article/20140827/SPORTS01/308270195/detroit-lions-luncheon

Lions vs. Bills: Position battles at right tackle, linebacker among 10 things to watch:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140827/SPORTS0101/308270073/0/sports0101/Lions-vs-Bills-Position-battles-right-tackle-linebacker-among-10-things-watch

Jim Caldwell says Detroit Lions will be judged on three 'very, very simple things':    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/jim_caldwell_says_detroit_lion_2.html

Detroit Lions still don't have starting right tackle with less than 2 weeks until opener: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_still_dont_have.html

8 months later, Detroit Lions filled with gratitude for Jim Schwartz: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/8_months_later_detroit_lions_f.html

Detroit Lions — Five to watch in preseason game at Buffalo Bills: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/08/detroit-lions-five-to-watch-in.html

Detroit Lions – Five funny moments from kickoff lunch:   http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/08/detroit-lions-five-funny-moments-from.html

Matthew Stafford On The Cover Of Sports Illustrated: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/08/27/matthew-stafford-on-the-cover-of-sports-illustrated-photo/

ESPN Predicts Lions Will Go 7-9 Again; Tate Says ‘Only Team That Can Beat Us Is Us’:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/08/27/espn-predicts-the-lions-will-go-7-9-again-in-2014/

Three storylines to follow in Lions final preseason game: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-storylines-to-follow-in-lions-final-preseason-game-082714

Lions notes: Say hello to the Quick Lane Bowl: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/27/6070779/lions-notes-quick-lane-bowl

Predictions:

CBS' Kirwan's 2014 NFL team-by-team record predictions, playoff picks (he picks the Lions to finish 3rd in the North with a record of 8-8): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24681447/nfl-team-by-team-record-predictions-playoff-picks

ESPN's Lions Preview (Rothstein has the Lions going 8-8, while Advanced Football Analytics predicts the Lions to go 7-9):   http://espn.go.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/11377732/2014-nfl-season-preview-analysis-game-game-predictions-more-every-team#!lions

Detroit Lions Season Preview: Disappointing defense? (They are predicted to finish 3rd in the NFC North):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000384367/article/detroit-lions-season-preview-disappointing-defense

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Making Their Case (One of the players is former Lion Landen Cohen. His preseason grade is a +7.7): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/08/27/making-their-case/

Behind the cutdown curtain: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Behind-the-cutdown-curtain-9923.html

Video:

Local Media:

Might Broyles be cut? Or Durham? Lions WR analysis: http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/3751533016001

Who will survive Lions' roster cuts on defense?: http://freep.com/videonetwork/3750210957001

Final preseason game is big for fringe players:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Final-preseason-game-is-big-for-fringe-players/0b8936e5-ff99-4dac-9405-ba006f3b708f

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 8-27-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

The Lions are making calls around the league looking to bolster their secondary: https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/504409432869335040

Practice Report: Reggie Bush returns: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/67155/practice-report-reggie-bush-returns

Lions still not settled at right tackle: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10257/lions-still-not-settled-at-right-tackle

Cassius Vaughn talks his way to success: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10249/cassius-vaughn-talks-his-way-to-success

Tate thinks he can excel in Detroit's offense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10273/tate-thinks-he-can-excel-in-detroits-offense

Jim Caldwell is 27th among head coaches: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10245/jim-caldwell-rated-27th-among-head-coaches

Best- and worst-case scenarios for NFC teams (for the Lions the ceiling is 10-6 and the floor is 5-11): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000383782/article/seahawks-packers-among-nfc-teams-with-highest-ceilings

Our preseason award winners (CJ is picked by one of the experts to win offensive player of the year): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24676065/nfl-season-preview-wholl-be-the-best-worst-here-are-our-picks

Detroit Lions 2014 Season Preview: http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4718630

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Bills release QB Thad Lewis, sign QB Jordan Palmer: http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-release-QB-Thad-Lewis-sign-QB-Jordan-Palmer/0f56d13a-3b61-437e-bf80-13e66d5f90a9

Local Media:

Notebook: Lions-bills Last Chance To Impress: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-Bills-last-chance-to-impress/ad5287d4-3a2a-4ca6-ba1e-45e161bb7c88

Ziggy Ansah 'happy To Be Back Out There': http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ziggy-Ansah-happy-to-be-back-out-there/3390c67d-5616-40a5-bf44-e6477a6a064b

Golden Tate Blog: I'm rooting for everybody: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/golden-tate/article-1/Golden-Tate-Blog-Im-rooting-for-everybody/3129d3b9-c848-4f6b-9f89-0acc8ecf93c5

Chance Call Sparked Jim Bob Cooter's Coaching Career: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Chance-call-sparked-Jim-Bob-Cooters-coaching-career/c27991fa-a40b-48b1-b1bb-6a5565b6f8c9

Lions Gab: Tough road schedule leaves Lions going 9-7 in season prediction: http://www.freep.com/article/20140827/SPORTS01/308270088/detroit-lions-gab

Lions' Caldwell mum on Stafford playing in preseason finale: http://www.freep.com/article/20140826/SPORTS01/308260177/Lions-Caldwell-mum-Stafford-playing-preseason-finale

Detroit Lions offensive line's still not satisfied with preseason success: http://www.freep.com/article/20140827/SPORTS01/308270109/detroit-lions-offensive-line

Entire Lions D-line finally intact, and looked very good vs. Jags: http://www.freep.com/article/20140827/SPORTS01/308270099/detroit-lions-defensive-line

Lions looking forward to seeing Schwartz, wish him well: http://www.freep.com/article/20140826/SPORTS01/308260183/detroit-lions-jim-schwartz-bills

Report: Lions seeking help at secondary through trade: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140826/SPORTS0101/308260107/Report-Lions-seeking-help-secondary-through-trade

Lions place safety DeJon Gomes on injured reserve: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140826/SPORTS0101/308260100/1361/Lions-place-safety-DeJon-Gomes-on-injured-reserve

Lions cut TE Jacob Maxwell, OL Bryce Quigley to reach 75-man limit: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140826/SPORTS0101/308260085/Lions-cut-TE-Jacob-Maxwell-OL-Bryce-Quigley-reach-75-man-limit

Lions to see former coach Jim Schwartz from a new angle: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140826/SPORTS0101/308260111/Lions-see-former-coach-Jim-Schwartz-from-new-angle

Lions' reliable Dominic Raiola driven to excel: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140826/SPORTS0101/308260112/Lions-reliable-Dominic-Raiola-driven-excel

Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush returns to practice, Jason Jones sits: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_running_back_reg_1.html

Detroit Lions add third fullback to competition just 4 days before cuts: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_add_third_fullba.html

Detroit Lions cut Jonte Green because of his performance, struggles with scheme: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_cut_jonte_green.html

No decision yet on whether Matthew Stafford will play in Detroit Lions' final preseason game: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/no_decision_yet_on_whether_mat.html

Will the Detroit Lions keep two or three quarterbacks? Jim Caldwell still unsure: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/will_the_detroit_lions_keep_tw.html

Meritocracy of NFL stifles real-world empathy for cut players, Jim Caldwell says: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/meritocracy_of_nfl_stifles_rea.html

Reggie Bush not interested in filling Barry Sanders' shoes but trains in his Nike retro sneakers: http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2014/08/reggie_bush_not_interested_in.html

Reggie Bush not 'sour' towards Flint native Mark Ingram or New Orleans Saints franchise after trade: http://www.mlive.com/sports/flint/index.ssf/2014/08/reggie_bush_not_sour_towards_f.html

Detroit Lions — No decision on if Matthew Stafford will play Thursday; more notes: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/08/detroit-lions-no-decision-on-if-matthew.html

Detroit Lions Dominic Raiola thought he was going to be cut as a rookie: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/08/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-thought-he.html

Fourth preseason game crucial for several players: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140826/fourth-preseason-game-crucial-for-several-players

Lions' starting job at right tackle too close to call: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-starting-job-at-right-tackle-too-close-to-call-082614

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Tuesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/26/6070773/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-tuesday

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Raiders Claim K Giorgio Tavecchio: http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Claim-K-Giorgio-Tavecchio/5114c0dd-b8db-448c-a4f5-6fa31cc1d877

Developmental league (FXFL) moving forward: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/136649/inside-slant-developmental-league-emerges

Preseason Shift: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/137151/inside-slant-recasting-the-nfl-preseason

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on preseason finale: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-preseason-finale/c2670282-74ba-4e00-88b3-e673e515d2c8

Raiola on Stafford, facing Schwartz's Bills: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Raiola-on-Stafford-facing-Schwartzs-Bills/c28b6daf-0e11-4c62-b34c-4f246f11c9c9

Tate on wrapping up the preseason: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-wrapping-up-the-preseason/f8a5ddcc-7467-4d53-8892-d9cb9e6e25e9

Broyles on finishing preseason strong: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Broyles-on-finishing-preseason-strong/fd6c1b92-f1bf-4ce5-ac50-3cca2a72fb4c

1 on 1 with Ryan Broyles: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Ryan-Broyles/8a0f0909-d81f-4caa-b32d-ed1f4f37f495

1 on 1 with Corey Fuller: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Corey-Fuller/bab718de-1303-412f-9cee-f07cf50815e6

1 on 1 with Travis Swanson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Travis-Swanson/bb6c5ba2-4fb5-4b0c-86f1-8f34ffc4e7e8

1 on 1 with Tahir Whitehead: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Tahir-Whitehead/d4dcd438-8284-48bf-b066-f1ba57ff9b5c

Preseason standouts handling the spotlight: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Preseason-standouts-handling-the-spotlight/72b956c0-dd55-419a-b36d-acabe2bb4d83

Which RBs will make Lions' 53-man roster? Maybe Leshoure?: http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/3750005240001

Predicting the Lions' roster on defense: http://freep.com/videonetwork/3750210957001

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 8-26-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Detroit Lions practice squad projection: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10194/detroit-lions-practice-squad-projection

Detroit Lions cut-down analysis: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10200/detroit-lions-cut-down-analysis-2

Tavecchio was always underdog with Lions: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10204/tavecchio-was-always-underdog-with-lions

PFF's First Round, First Impressions: Updated: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/08/25/first-round-first-impressions-updated/

32 Observations, Preseason Week 3: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/08/25/32-observations-preseason-week-3-2/

Superlatives: Lions a mess, and other Week 3 observations: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/08/25/nfl-preseason-week-3-review-analysis/

Articles from Opposing Team's Media:

Bills-Lions preseason game blacked out: http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-Lions-preseason-game-blacked-out/44d7a804-3fdd-472a-be8d-64624fb51009

Local Media:

O'hara's Monday Countdown: Final Roster Shaping Begins: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Final-roster-shaping-begins/1f1fbd5f-a924-4dff-a26c-1b83a04989a6

Notebook: Freese Wins Kicking Competition: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Freese-wins-kicking-competition/19adf434-f3d2-4b3c-9307-c9b0f8e3e1c9

Lions' Tavecchio, Jonte Green among 7 roster reductions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140825/SPORTS01/308250186/detroit-lions-roster-cuts

Lions cut CB Jonte Green based on performance: http://www.freep.com/article/20140825/SPORTS01/308250210/detroit-lions-jonte-green

Lions claim two tight ends off waivers: http://www.freep.com/article/20140825/SPORTS01/308250205/detroit-lions-tight-ends-waivers

History suggests QB Moore won't make 53-man roster: http://www.freep.com/article/20140826/SPORTS01/308260020/detroit-lions-kellen-moore

Lions' Stafford channels Hank Stram on radio show: http://www.freep.com/article/20140826/SPORTS01/308260037/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-hank-stram

Lions' Van Noy to see specialist for injury, status still uncertain: http://www.freep.com/article/20140825/SPORTS01/308250202/kyle-van-noy-injury-lions

Lions endorse Freese as kicker, not looking for a veteran: http://www.freep.com/article/20140825/SPORTS01/308250203/detroit-lions-nate-freese

Despite strong play, Lions' Whitehead still a backup LB: http://www.freep.com/article/20140825/SPORTS01/308250194/detroit-lions-tahir-whitehead

Detroit Lions' George Winn trying not to get too high about roster chances, too low about fumble issues: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/george_winn_detroit_lions.html

George Johnson looks like he'll make the Detroit Lions, but knows the ugly side of cut day: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/george_johnson_detroit_lions.html

Orlovsky, Moore Will See Time At QB For Lions: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/08/25/orlovsky-moore-will-see-time-at-qb-for-lions/

Caldwell, Players Describe How They Console, Advise Teammates Who Get Cut: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/08/25/caldwell-players-describe-how-they-console-advise-teammates-who-get-cut/

Lions roster cuts: Evaluating the first round of moves: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/25/6066713/lions-roster-cuts-2014-first-round

Lions notes: Reggie Bush, Eric Ebron, more: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/25/6060987/lions-notes-reggie-bush-eric-ebron

Breaking down the call: Was Suh's hit illegal?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/25/6061869/ndamukong-suh-hit-lions-jaguars

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

2014 NFL Roster Cuts: Tracking teams down to 75: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24679064/nfl-roster-cuts-tracking-teams-down-to-75

It doesn't make sense to trim rosters before the 4th preseason game: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24679539/what-if-holding-was-really-called-and-why-do-teams-have-to-make-roster-cuts-tuesday

Vikings Coach Mike Zimmer Skeptical Of Pro Football Focus Grades: http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/08/25/mike-zimmer-minnesota-vikings-pro-football-focus

Local Media:

Vikings name Matt Cassel starting QB over Teddy Bridgewater: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140825/SPORTS0101/308250092/Vikings-name-Matt-Cassel-starting-QB-over-Teddy-Bridgewater

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on roster decisions: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-roster-decisions/221c80ff-17ec-4cea-96c8-90756ee81276

Winn on ball security: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Winn-on-ball-security/e1b028da-b23a-46be-bb0f-96b3524b2936

1 on 1 with Dominic Raiola: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Dominic-Raiola/594888ae-cc17-4049-abde-876b92524348

1 on 1 with Kevin Ogletree: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Kevin-Ogletree/830fe911-064b-46c5-a88c-2100dfa2ca25

1 on 1 with Kris Durham: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Kris-Durham/cfd32b20-b64e-4f8a-956c-178d75a19e9e

Tate on state of the offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-state-of-the-offense/87b4345c-1d92-4d6a-865f-f3b7c369f97e

Freese on winning kicking competition: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Freese-on-winning-kicking-competition/3a0fe335-5605-4aa3-ab0c-ec8ce217e763

Lions staying focused on final preseason game: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-staying-focused-on-final-preseason-game/61270654-1866-4a0f-8d3b-eb3513588696

Morning Lions Links for Monday 8-25-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Mailbag: Jerseys, fantasy and Fairley: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10153/lions-mailbag-jerseys-fantasy-and-fairley

Jim Caldwell: Will review Suh play: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11403487/jim-caldwell-says-detroit-lions-address-ndamukong-suh-hit-privately

Lions offensive player thoughts vs. Jaguars: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10172/lions-offensive-player-thought-vs-jaguars

Lions defensive player thoughts vs. Jaguars: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10176/lions-defensive-player-thoughts-vs-jaguars

Clayton's Mailbag (he thinks the Lions could be a surprise team in the NFC): http://espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp14/story/_/id/11402121/mailbag-plenty-concerns-afc

Lions capsule: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2014/08/24/lions-capsule/14526911/

Local Media:

WEEK IN REVIEW: Preseason rolls on: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/WEEK-IN-REVIEW-Preseason-rolls-on/abfe1793-c24f-4550-a358-efacf234085e

Caldwell says Lions can count on Broyles to deliver: http://www.freep.com/article/20140824/SPORTS01/308240129/detroit-lions-Ryan-Broyles

Jeff Seidel: George Johnson's desire makes him right DE for Lions: http://www.freep.com/article/20140825/COL38/308250098/Detroit-Lions-George-Johnson

Detroit Lions LB Tahir Whitehead muscling up depth chart after big game vs. Jaguars: http://www.freep.com/article/20140825/SPORTS01/308250080/Detroit-Lions-LB-Tahir-Whitehead-muscling-up-depth-chart-after-big-game-vs-Jaguars

Detroit Lions still hope rookie WR TJ Jones plays this year: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_still_hope_rooki.html

WR Ryan Broyles continues to make roster decisions tough on Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/wr_ryan_broyles_continues_to_m.html

Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell takes different approach than Jim Schwartz to Ndamukong Suh's aggression: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/jim_caldwell_talks_to_ndamukon.html

Detroit Lions — Ryan Broyles' preseason success doesn't guarantee a roster spot: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/08/detroit-lions-ryan-broyles-preseason.html

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Saturday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/24/6060989/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-saturday

Snap counts for Lions from Jaguars game: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/24/6051113/lions-jaguars-2014-preseason-snap-counts

Miscellaneous:

Local Media:

With Bradford likely out, Rams may turn to ex-Lions backup Hill: http://www.freep.com/article/20140824/SPORTS01/308240152/detroit-lions-shaun-hill-st-louis-rams

Video:

Local Media:

RoundTable Talks Lions: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10507120/roundtable-talks-lions

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 8-24-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions offensive snap analysis vs. Jaguars: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10145/lions-offensive-snap-analysis-vs-jaguars

Lions defensive snap analysis vs. Jaguars: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10149/lions-defensive-snap-analysis-vs-jaguars

Lions special teams snaps vs. Jaguars: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10151/lions-special-teams-snaps-vs-jaguars

PFF's ReFo: Jaguars at Lions, Preseason Week 3: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/08/23/refo-jaguars-lions-preseason-week-3/

Examining The Job Security Of Every Nfl Head Coach Entering 2014: http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/08/22/nfl-coaches-hot-seat-2014

Lions Team Report: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/team-report-detroit-lions-211200693--nfl.html

5 Takeaways From Detroit Lions' Week 3 Preseason Win: http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/08/23/5-takeaways-from-detroit-lions-week-3-preseason-win/

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Lions place WR TJ Jones on PUP list: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-place-WR-TJ-Jones-on-PUP-list/13988c99-fc39-472b-a523-8c7daf47b832

Lions' Van Noy concerned he may have sports hernia: http://www.freep.com/article/20140823/SPORTS01/308230138/detroit-lions-kyle-van-noy

Drew Sharp: When will Lions finally learn real discipline?: http://www.freep.com/article/20140824/COL08/308240102/detroit-lions-discipline-penalties-drew-sharp

Lions' Cunningham: Three-down LBs 'a dying breed': http://www.freep.com/article/20140823/SPORTS01/308230120/detroit-lions-gunther-cunningham-linebackers

Lions' George Johnson working on consistency to impress coaches: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140823/SPORTS0101/308230033/Lions-George-Johnson-working-consistency-impress-coaches

Lions' Ndamukong Suh can expect a fine from NFL for Friday's hit of Chad Henne: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140824/SPORTS0101/308240011/Lions-Ndamukong-Suh-can-expect-fine-from-NFL-Friday-s-hit-Chad-Henne

Detroit Lions cut six players, including Steven Miller; send TJ Jones to PUP: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/detroit_lions_cut_six_players.html

Stock Report: Detroit Lions' Tahir Whitehead makes case to be starter, while Kyle Van Noy trends down: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/stock_report_detroit_lions_tah.html

Column: Reggie Bush's brilliant touchdown run bodes well for Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/08/column_reggie_bushs_brilliant.html

Detroit Lions notes: Tahir Whitehead opens eyes as starter; Kyle Van Noy injury a concern: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140823/detroit-lions-notes-tahir-whitehead-opens-eyes-as-starter-kyle-van-noy-injury-a-concern

Detroit Lions — Matthew Stafford steady running new offense: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140823/detroit-lions-x2014-matthew-stafford-steady-running-new-offense

Detroit Lions — Five players who excelled in win over Jaguars: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/08/detroit-lions-five-players-who-excelled.html

Jim Caldwell comments on Lions' win over Jaguars: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/23/6051103/lions-jaguars-preseason-quotes-jim-caldwell

Lions players comment on win over Jaguars: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/23/6051089/lions-jaguars-preseason-quotes-players

Lions notes: More on Friday's win over Jaguars: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/8/23/6051119/lions-notes-jaguars-preseason-2014

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Packers lose Raji for the season: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000382312/article/bj-raji-tears-biceps-to-miss-packers-season

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on evaluation after Jacksonville film: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-evaluation-after-Jacksonville-film/3eac0608-8fb7-464b-9b46-8bb5a84fe3dc

Whitehead on making most of opportunity: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Whitehead-on-making-most-of-opportunity/bb20d4dd-9270-42ce-906b-a170d4a67344

Van Noy on his injury: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Van-Noy-on-his-injury/0b28b101-1c68-42cf-bc9b-651d1f49c496

Winn on ball security, final preseason game: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Winn-on-ball-security-final-preseason-game/042e6aec-10b0-4665-9a4c-1f254b1c97c2

Tate interviews Whitehead: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-interviews-Whitehead/ab278742-b76d-4411-b237-5b7671dc53fd

Lions vs. Jaguars: Levy postgame: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-vs-Jaguars-Levy-postgame/424b1eb0-f422-4b4f-853b-e2c45670f4ca

Breaking down the Lions' performance vs the Jaguars: http://www.freep.com/videonetwork/3744777185001/Breaking-down-the-Lions-performance-vs-Jacksonville?BCNextUpID=47564740001_2