Morning Lions Links for Thursday 9-25-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Megatron: No doubt I'm excited to face Jets:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000400146/article/megatron-no-doubt-im-excited-to-face-jets

Top 10 strongest arms (Stafford is 1st):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000400156/article/matthew-stafford-leads-list-of-top-10-strongest-arms

Ebron leads week 4 snap report surprising trends:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000400371/article/lions-eric-ebron-leads-week-4-snap-report

QOTW: Favorite person to follow on twitter:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11257/qotw-favorite-person-to-follow-on-twitter

Rex Ryan won't repeat his brother's mistake on CJ:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/24/rex-ryan-wont-repeat-his-brothers-mistake-on-megatron/

Rodgers not offended by mock 'belt' celebration, feels bad for injured Tulloch:   http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/rodgers-not-offended-by-mock-belt-celebration-feels-bad-for-injured-tulloch-092414

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Whitehead to MIKE; Levy stays at WILL:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Whitehead-to-MIKE-Levy-stays-at-WILL/3a74efba-b8da-4c19-abee-97ea99ca7af1

Lions not worried about slower start on offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-not-worried-about-slower-start-on-offense/c9d46b9f-3ed8-4385-a57a-de5cf50869a4

Golden Tate Blog: We’re getting better every time we step on the field:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/golden-tate/article-1/Golden-Tate-Blog-We%E2%80%99re-getting-better-every-time-we-step-on-the-field/ee78f658-76df-4e62-90d5-9ef102b22955

Megatron among 4 Lions sitting out of practice:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/24/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-injury/16160399/

Lions opt to not disrupt Levy in LB shuffle:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/24/tahir-whitehead-lions-middle-linebacker/16159183/

Lions confident offense will come along:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/25/detroit-lions-offense/16192763/

Uh-oh: Rex Ryan compares Suh to Warren Sapp:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/24/ndamukong-suh-warren-sapp-lions/16156525/

Bynes already familiar with Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/24/new-linebacker-josh-bynes-already-familiar-lions/16170539/

Surprise starter Quddus a big boost to Lions defense:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/24/surprise-starter-abdul-quddus-big-boost-lion-defense/16146947/

Fairley making Lions defense dangerous:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2014/09/23/katzenstein-fairley-making-lions-defense-dangerous/16099985/

Lions aim to find comfort level with new offense:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/24/lions-aim-find-comfort-level-new-offense/16182581/

With completion percentages rising across NFL, Detroit Lions won't alter expectations for Matthew Stafford:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/with_completion_percentages_on.html

Lions defense not celebrating no. 1 ranking:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140924/detroit-lions-defense-not-celebrating-no-1-ranking

Oakland Press' Lions notes:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20140924/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-misses-practice-josh-bynes-ready-to-go

Lions: Week 4 fuzzy numbers:   http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/football/detroit-lions-week-4-fuzzy-numbers/28224422

Caldwell's quotes from Wednesday:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/24/6830599/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-wednesday

Jets Articles and Videos:

Articles:

O'Hara's Scouting Report: NY Jets:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-SCOUTING-REPORT-New-York-Jets/328c2578-3e0a-4718-aaec-283105e63c0e

Hot seat? Geno Smith doesn't feel the heat:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/24/new-york-jets-geno-smith/16190521/

Pryor shows his coverage skills:   http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/Calvin-Pryor-Shows-His-Coverage-Skills/dd8441b8-1567-46c9-9191-722fa1a482e1

Antonio Allen pretty sure Megatron has a weakness:   http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/72271/allen-pretty-sure-megatron-has-a-weakness

Milliner's injury woes test Rex Ryan's patience:   http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-insider-dee-milliner-injury-woes-test-rex-ryan-patience-article-1.1951893

Ivory should front Jets backfield gang:   http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-insider-chris-ivory-front-jets-backfield-gang-article-1.1950566

After misfire in first of six straight vs top gunslingers, Jets put Stafford, Lions in crosshair:   http://nypost.com/2014/09/24/after-misfire-in-first-of-six-straight-vs-top-gunslingers-jets-put-stafford-lions-in-crosshairs/

Geno Smith has a key quality that's crucial for NFL success:   http://nypost.com/2014/09/24/geno-smith-has-a-key-quality-thats-crucial-for-nfl-success/

Decker, Wilkerson sit out of practice:   http://www.myfoxny.com/story/26619845/jets-decker-wilkerson-sit-out-practice

Jets sign CB LeQuan Lewis to active roster:   http://www.myfoxny.com/story/26621189/jets-sign-cornerback-lequan-lewis-to-active-roster

Vick says all the right things about QB situation:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/24/vick-says-all-the-right-things-about-quarterback-situation/

Videos:

Behind enemy lines: Detroit Lions:   http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Behind-Enemy-Lines-Detroit-Lions/5fee40d6-ae87-42e4-ab27-d441caea6039

Smith: Detroit's defense flies around:   http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/Smith-Detroit-Defense-Flies-Around/06edcd49-29c6-4b01-95c3-30ea681e7dba

AA on Johnson: He's everywhere:   http://www.newyorkjets.com/videos/videos/AA-on-Johnson-Hes-Everywhere/c7b679c4-add3-4780-b0ca-d4d3fa02ef77

Previews and Predictions:

Week 4:  http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/09/game-4-lions-vs-jets-previews-and.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Rookie watch week 3:   http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/09/23/nfl-week-3-rookie-watch-kyle-fuller-anthony-barr

First and ten: Don't put Kyle Fuller in HOF yet:   http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/30063813-606/first-and-10-dont-put-kyle-fuller-in-hall-of-fame-yet.html

Local Media:

Lions horse around at Fauria's footgolf tourney:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/24/16149393/

Video:

National Media:

Tailgate time: Lions vs Jets:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/tailgate-time/0ap3000000400171/Tailgate-Time-DET-vs-NYJ

NFL Now: Reggie Bush vs David Harris:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000400115/NFL-NOW-Reggie-Bush-vs-David-Harris

Around the NFL: Strongest arm in the NFL:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000400293/Around-The-NFL-Strongest-arm-in-the-NFL

Top 5 WR duos (CJ and Tate number 4):   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap3000000400323/Top-5-wide-receiver-duos

Local Media:

Caldwell on LBs, stats through three weeks:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-LBs-stats-through-three-weeks/f1e767ac-d221-4faa-a1ae-b598170a5699

Stafford on offense continuing to improve:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-offense-continuing-to-improve/807118d1-b475-4b1a-8de7-394cc70af229

Suh on Lions' top-ranked defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-Lions-top-ranked-defense/e5e314e8-c0bb-45e5-8e25-7f00bac37a70

Bynes on joining Lions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bynes-on-joining-Lions/9b33e100-babc-4b4a-8784-84be1b4656c9

Quin on play of the defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-play-of-the-defense/8b8387a7-cac7-48de-af65-6be9e3136f50

Whitehead on playing ILB:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Whitehead-on-playing-inside-linebacker/a933427a-81f1-4de4-84b5-2faf4e20cd57

Win while getting better key for Lions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Win-while-getting-better-key-for-Lions-offense/aa39c0d3-9ded-4d53-9945-ee35ab495780

Rob Beard and Josh Katzenstein talk Lions defense:   http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/09/24/16186013/

Video: Detroit Lions reporters discuss importance of LaAdrian Waddle and team's plan at MLB:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/09/video_detroit_lions_reporters_18.html

ESPN's Rothstein discusses Rex's comments on Suh:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11583029&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Audio:

Jets Conference Call: Geno Smith:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Jets-conference-call-Geno-Smith-Week-4/897b4df4-5037-4034-81f2-1be36fa4596f