Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 9-2-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Breaking down the Lions 53 man roster:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10437/breaking-down-the-lions-53-man-roster

Jim Caldwell: 'It all depends on me':   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/10447/jim-caldwell-it-all-depends-on-me

Ranking the NFL's QB situation (the Lions are ranked 18th):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000386682/article/colts-saints-chargers-boast-nfls-top-quarterback-situations

SN's NFL GM Rankings (Mayhew is ranked 18):   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2014-08-29/nfl-general-managers-rankings-ozzie-newsome-jerry-jones-belichick-thompson

Six from Sunday: Impact rookies, risky kickers and do-or-die QBs:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24690394/six-from-sunday-impact-rookies-risky-kickers-and-do-or-die-qbs

Spotlight will be on Lions in Monday Night opener:   https://sports.yahoo.com/news/spotlight-lions-monday-night-opener-230756033--nfl.html

$.10 for Labor Day (He discusses Moore winning a roster spot):   http://football.realgm.com/src_article/2494/20140901/$10_for_labor_day/

Local Media:

Notebook: Fuller a great example of hard work paying off:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Corey-Fuller-a-great-example-of-hard-work-paying-off/f4782bda-332a-4564-a854-be65f68bd041

O'Hara's Monday Countdown: Face of the Lions changing:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Face-of-the-Lions-changing/542c0828-85c7-4398-99f0-f9d7782115be

Key questions: What is the update on Kyle Van Noy's core muscle injury?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-What-is-the-update-on-Kyle-Van-Noys-core-muscle-injury/fe2aad3c-bb34-45bc-8d1e-bb48b713ff24

Twentyman: Three Lions players change numbers:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Three-Lions-players-change-numbers/5b98354d-7324-4e91-ac84-7b34ff00bb29

Short-term IR still a possibility for Van Noy:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140901/SPORTS01/309010154/detroit-lions-kyle-van-noy

Lions practice: Ihedigbo, Carey sit out today:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140901/SPORTS01/309010176/detroit-lions-practice

Motivated by benching, Fairley hires own chef, drops to 305:    http://www.freep.com/article/20140902/SPORTS01/309020045/detroit-lions-nick-fairley-weight

Whitehead takes interesting ride to starting LB spot:   http://www.freep.com/relart/20140902/SPORTS01/309020025/Detroit-Lions-Tahir-Whitehead-takes-interesting-ride-starting-linebacker-spot

Fairley returns to Lions starting lineup; Whitehead, Waddle earn no. 1 jobs:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140901/SPORTS0101/309010048/Nick-Fairley-returns-Lions-starting-lineup-Whitehead-Waddle-earn-No-1-jobs

Caldwell explains decision to keep receivers Broyles, Ogletree and Fuller:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140901/SPORTS0101/309010050/Lions-Caldwell-explains-decision-keep-receivers-Broyles-Ogletree-Fuller

Slay has new number, more confidence:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140902/SPORTS0101/309020006/Lions-cornerback-Darius-Slay-has-new-number-more-confidence

Waddle, Whitehead win battles for spots in Lions starting lineup:   http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140901/SPORTS0101/309010059/LaAdrian-Waddle-Tahir-Whitehead-win-battles-spots-Lions-starting-lineup

Caldwell says the Lions have the foundation to be champions, 'without question':   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/jim_caldwell_says_detroit_lion_3.html

Ihedigbo refutes idea of injury, insists he's just resting:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/james_ihedigbo_refutes_idea_of.html

Will Suh be the captain of the Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/will_ndamukong_suh_be_a_captai_1.html

MLive's Preseason Power Rankings (The Lions are ranked 16):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/nfl_preseason_power_rankings_n.html

Lions go old school, keep FB Jed Collins:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-go-old-school-keep-fullback-jed-collins-090114

Lions notes: Wrapping up the final round of cuts:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/1/6090243/lions-notes-roster-cuts-2014

Caldwell's quotes from Monday:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/9/1/6094535/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-monday

Giants Articles:

NY Giants feel pressure to open season with win over Lions:   http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-insider-g-men-insist-sprint-marathon-article-1.1924327

Giants offense grasping for positives:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/38400/giants-offense-grasping-for-positives

Odell Beckham could be out 3 more weeks:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000386626/article/odell-beckham-could-be-out-three-more-weeks

Giants practice report:   http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/38386/practice-report-beason-back-beckham-not

Giants expect Jon Beason to play vs Lions in opener barring a setback:   http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/giants_expect_jon_beason_to_play_vs_lions_in_opener_barring_a_setback.html

Mathias Kiwanuka thinks Giants have one of the best defense in the NFL:   http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2014/09/mathias_kiwanuka_thinks_giants_have_one_of_the_best_defense_in_nfl.html

7 takeaways from Giants Media Hour:   http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/7-takeaways-from-Giants-Media-Hour-91/2d96f82f-a294-49f3-a17a-c0fccb814d4b

Manning, Giants could be in for lengthy education in new offense;   http://www.trentonian.com/sports/20140829/eli-manning-giants-could-be-in-for-lengthy-education-in-new-offense

Embarking on a new path:   http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/31/sports/football/giants-enter-2014-with-overhauled-roster-and-pass-friendly-offense.html?ref=football

Season Previews and Predictions:

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

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

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Vikings sign Chris Greenwood to practice squad:   https://sports.yahoo.com/news/vikings-add-final-spot-practice-160753920--nfl.html

NFL Preview Week:  Which teams have the toughest first four games (The Packers are picked as one of the teams):   https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-preview-week--which-teams-have-the-toughest-first-four-games--192504089.html

Local Media:

Caldwell not sure why Michael Sam doesn't have a job in the NFL:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/09/jim_caldwell_really_not_sure_w.html

Video:

National Media:

NFL Up: Joique Bell:   http://up.nfl.com/workout/joique-bell-power-back/34/feature

Local Media:

Caldwell on beginning prep for the Giants:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-beginning-prep-for-Giants/c1c6bcf5-6dd5-443f-bced-3d52c9825583

Caldwell: Lions have making of championship team:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-Lions-have-makings-of-championship-team/92388db6-6f07-427a-b948-6118a245d28a

1 on 1 with Reggie Bush:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Reggie-Bush/c3b35b18-3ac6-4020-9dac-5cf5bdd04b0f

1 on 1 with Golden Tate:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Golden-Tate/4fb2357a-60c5-4920-b5ff-066b74a840a7

Fairley on depth chart status:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Fairley-on-depth-chart-status/70d85500-592d-4425-95e1-aacc6de39f35

Raiola on Monday night football opener:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Raiola-on-Monday-Night-Football-opener/35df824a-4443-4252-ab5f-62d46d884da9

1 on 1 with Raiola:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Dominic-Raiola/fd036c57-473e-476a-8f84-bce4d39c46e1

Broyles on earning roster spot:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Broyles-on-earning-roster-spot/11d6edd3-7a01-475e-a42a-4561cb918329

Ihedigbo on health for week 1:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-health-for-Week-1/b98a865b-2f6b-444a-a91d-6fac725f2182

Waddle on earning starting spot:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Waddle-on-earning-starting-spot/e4a0fe63-791e-46a2-b4f6-1297ab65f476

Fairley eating right, starting again:   http://www.freep.com/article/20140902/SPORTS01/140901005/detroit-lions-depth-chart-video