Morning Lions Links for Saturday 10-11-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Bush learned from Megatron injury: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11675991/reggie-bush-detroit-lions-test-injured-ankle

Corey Fuller among Lions who could fill in for Calvin Johnson: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11793/corey-fuller-among-lions-who-could-fill-in-for-megatron

Know the enemy: Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11784/know-the-enemy-vikings-qb-teddy-bridgewater

First-round Rookie Rankings (Ebron is ranked 19): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/98140656/2014-nfl-draft-first-round-pick-rookie-progress-report

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Joique Bell could spark Lions' run game: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Joique-Bell-could-spark-Lions-run-game/65807c7b-fd95-4728-8bd8-298187503262

Players confident in their new teammate: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Players-confident-in-their-new-teammate/136d8abc-a2fa-4e1f-8305-a9fa6eedc84d

James Ihedigbo Blog: It’s vital for us to bounce back: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/james-ihedigbo/article-1/James-Ihedigbo-Blog-It%E2%80%99s-vital-for-us-to-bounce-back/37f9d1b0-5120-494a-af4c-f6676c2585f4

Reggie Bush hopes to play; if not, enter Theo Riddick: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/10/detroit-lion-reggie-bush-ankle/17041349/

Sam Martin to handle Lions' kickoffs despite Matt Prater: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/10/detroit-lions-sam-martin-prater/17040149/

Revamped Lions offense still not clicking: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/10/detroit-lions-offense-matthew-stafford/17018751/

Finally! Lions boast top notch defense:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/10/detroit-lions-defense/17065637/

Did Jason Hanson offer to kick for Lions again?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/10/jason-hanson-comeback/17051033/

Vikings stuff pig's mouth with Lions shirt:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/11/minnesota-vikings-detroit-lions-pig/17088179/

Chat transcript with Lions writer Dave Birkett: http://live.freep.com/Event/Chat_with_Lions_writer_Dave_Birkett_38

Lions' Johnson uncertain for Sunday: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/10/lions-johnson-still-uncertain-sunday/17036739/

Lions newest kicker Prater fitting in: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/10/lions-newest-kicker-matt-prater-fitting/17053037/

Matt Prater 'flattered' by Detroit Lions' ovation, isn't concerned about rust: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/matt_prater_flattered_by_detro.html

Oakland Press Detroit Lions notes: Matt Prater greeted with rousing applause: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141010/detroit-lions-notes-matt-prater-greeted-with-rousing-applause

Detroit Lions offense still looking to get in rhythm: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141010/detroit-lions-offense-still-looking-to-get-in-rhythm

Are these the same old Lions? Jamie and Wojo can give you an official answer:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/10/10/are-these-the-same-old-lions-jamie-and-wojo-can-give-you-an-official-answer/

Bell Says He Feels 100 Percent, Ready To Carry Load If Needed: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/10/10/bell-says-he-feels-100-percent-ready-to-carry-load-if-needed/

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Friday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/10/6928271/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-friday

Vikings Articles:

Stars Galore On Final Injury Report: http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Stars-Galore-On-Final-Injury-Report/45f60265-3154-497a-9300-89bbea4f5276

Vikings Started Slow All-Time Against Lions: http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Started-Slow-All-Time-Against-Lions/149d8fd9-9332-42d0-b3e0-6c010868e45b

What We Learned: Vikings vs. Lions: http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/What-We-Learned-Vikings-vs-Lions/9ed73157-ce69-4f73-a19d-3259b61467a5

Notebook: ikings Energized' To Host Lions: http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Notebook-ikings-Energized-To-Host-Lions--/5320f642-3d54-4517-805d-67aad0a6d642

Special Teams Offer Speed, Responsibility & Preparation For Young Vikings: http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Special-Teams-Offer-Speed-Responsibility--Preparation-For-Young-Vikings/01bd5ed4-e8b0-4c59-b245-431f39c731e2

Vikings fighting uphill with field position: http://espn.go.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/9789/vikings-fighting-uphill-with-field-position

Vikings: Chad Greenway doubtful for Sunday: http://espn.go.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/9798/vikings-chad-greenway-doubtful-for-sunday

Notebook: Barr drawing high praise from coaches: http://www.foxsports.com/north/story/notebook-barr-drawing-high-praise-from-coaches-101014

Zimmer: At times we're like the Bad News Bears:   http://www.foxsports.com/north/story/inconsistent-vikings-trying-to-avoid-looking-like-bad-news-bears-101014

Vikings face no. 1 defense in Lions:   http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/278869721.html

Vikings Notes: Bridgewater gets second start:   http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/278869571.html

Sid Hartman blog: Bridgewater has something to prove: http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/blogs/278841991.html

Vikings, Lions face off with NFC North tight again:   http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2014/10/10/vikings-lions-face-off-with-nfc-north-tight-again/

Previews and Predictions:

Week 6:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-6-lions-vs-vikings-previews-and.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Billy Sims was kicking opponents long before Antonio Brown was: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24747227/billy-sims-was-kicking-opponents-long-before-antonio-brown-was

Ingram expects to be back for Lions: http://www.bayoubuzz.com/louisiana-news/new-orleans-news/item/760291-ingram-expects-to-be-back-for-lions

Video:

Local Media:


Caldwell on Megatron's status, Prater's reception: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-Megatrons-status-Praters-reception/44bf1bb9-56d8-4a45-95ac-fd09a95b4d68

Bell on running back reps: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bell-on-running-back-reps/ad6bd723-e3b3-4da0-aae8-53de44f24afd

1 on 1 with Jason Jones: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Jason-Jones/2f269fb0-7169-45ba-9485-fb8c1d17a3db

Prater on adjusting to new team: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Prater-on-adjusting-to-new-team/6f22dcc6-17f1-4d61-82be-ca1f302becbc

Tate on Vikings prep: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-Vikings-prep/3fe8e748-c135-4d50-b3df-b99ead6de174

Lions Weekly Matchup: Offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-Weekly-Matchup-Offense/ef5d9b52-91b9-4719-927f-2c15980fdc78

Lions Weekly Matchup: Defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-Weekly-Matchup-Defense/69982211-b282-4392-b485-0abcc0b702c6

Stopping Bridgewater, run game key against Vikings: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stopping-Bridgewater-run-game-key-against-Vikings/ac7c8415-be29-4350-a0b7-64ac8c919c56

Audio:

Podcast: Lions' Waddle talks about pro career: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/10/podcast-lions-football/17031425/

Lions podcast: Getting to know Darryl Tapp:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/10/17031519/