Morning Lions Links for Thursday 10-16-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Rising/Falling: Detroit Lions Week 7: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11930/risingfalling-detroit-lions-week-7-2

QOTW: If Lions could switch jobs with anyone for a day?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11947/qotw-if-lions-could-switch-jobs-with-anyone-for-a-day

Position rankings: Top 10 franchise cornerstones (CJ is a bonus pick, Stafford and Suh got honorable mention): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000411495/article/andrew-luck-aaron-rodgers-top-list-of-cornerstones

QB Index (Stafford dropped out of the top 11.   He's discusssed in there):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000411707/article/qb-index-cam-newton-breaks-into-the-top-five

QBs whose numbers don't tell the whole story (Stafford is picked as one of the underachieving winners): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000411370/article/cam-newton-among-qbs-whose-numbers-dont-tell-whole-story

Rod Marinelli, Teryl Austin among the NFL's best coordinators this season: http://www.si.com/nfl/2014/10/15/nfl-week-7-best-coordinators-rod-marinelli-teryl-austin

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Saints a tough test for Lions' top-ranked defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Saints-a-tough-test-for-Lions-top-ranked-defense/dcffa9e0-3f09-4899-aa97-faff5f4de2b4

Golden Tate Blog: Better protecting Stafford a collective effort: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/golden-tate/article-1/Golden-Tate-Blog-Better-protecting-Stafford-a-collective-effort/4532d902-16b0-45ad-83d6-849f0d0f3a08

Calvin Johnson, Ziggy Ansah sit out Lions practice: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/detroit-lions-injury-report/17311981/

Tate stepping up in no. 1 spot   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/detroit-lions-golden-tate/17336793/

If Lions beat Saints, they won't carry Joe Lombardi off the field: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/joe-lombardi-detroit-lions/17308891/

Lions' Calvin Johnson: Sprained ankle still a problem: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/calvin-johnson-ankle-detroit-lions/17307549/

Brees has plan to avoid sacks against Lions D;   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/new-orleans-saints-drew-brees/17337023/

Lions' Johnson wants to fully heal: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/lions-johnson-wants-return-fully-healed/17308629/

Lions' Reggie Bush practices: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/lions-reggie-bush-practices-target-play/17315781/

Lions' Fauria working on return: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/lions-fauria-walking-fine-working-return/17312121/

Graham not ruled out for Lions game: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/saints-star-jimmy-graham-ruled-lions-game/17318795/

Lions practice squad waits, hopes: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/lions-practice-squad-players-wait-hope/17303607/

Ansah named defensive player of week: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/lions-ansah-named-nfc-defensive-player-week/17297717/

Megatron says he could play defense: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/lions-johnson-wishes-sacked-bridgewater/17315135/

Lions top ranked defense leads Lions resurgence:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/lions-top-ranked-defense-leads-teams-resurgence/17340467/

Saints coach Payton can count 8 familiar Lions faces: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/saints-coach-payton-can-count-familiar-lions-faces/17332963/

Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson itching to get back on the field ... and play some defense: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_i_2.html

Detroit Lions notes: Calvin Johnson continues rehab; Ansah honored: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141015/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-continues-rehab-ansah-honored

Detroit Lions — Offense confident despite inconsistency: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141015/detroit-lions-x2014-offense-confident-despite-inconsistency

Tate Says Broyles Will Get 'A Lot More Time' In Offense If Johnson Does Not Play: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2014/10/15/tate-says-broyles-will-get-a-lot-more-time-in-offense-if-johnson-does-not-play/

Notes: Lombardi faces former team; Another defensive honor for Lions: http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/notes-lombardi-faces-former-team-another-defensive-honor-for-lions-101514

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Wednesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/15/6971705/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-wednesday

Saints Articles, Videos and Audio::

Articles:

O'HARA'S SCOUTING REPORT: New Orleans Saints: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-SCOUTING-REPORT-New-Orleans-Saints/ab00b904-4382-4f9b-95c0-3744da1ccdc7

John DeShazier: Lions defensive front a formidable four: http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-deshazier/John-DeShazier-Lions-defensive-front-a-formidable-four/1f21ede9-bb59-4d33-b9be-6c771585ca82

Sean Payton talks about facing the Detroit Lions: http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Sean-Payton-talks-about-facing-the-Detroit-Lions/12428811-b6fa-4dbd-96af-bb1fe4112e58

Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell, quarterback Matthew Stafford on facing the New Orleans Saints: http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Detroit-Lions-coach-Jim-Caldwell-quarterback-Matthew-Stafford-on-facing-the-New-Orleans-Saints-/f0adf8d4-c976-4103-91f2-0e1ffee3fc9f

Reggie Bush's promise of hope post-Katrina meant more than any TD for Saints: Larry Holder: http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/10/reggie_bush_column.html

Who will replace Jimmy Graham's production this week at Detroit?: http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/10/who_will_replace_jimmy_grahams.html

After 7 years in New Orleans, Joe Lombardi trying to recreate Saints' offensive style in Detroit: http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/10/after_7_years_in_new_orleans_j.html

Saints RB Mark Ingram eager to play in home state vs. Lions: http://www.foxsports.com/southwest/story/saints-rb-mark-ingram-eager-to-play-in-home-state-vs-lions-101514

Power outage, Part 1: What if Calvin Johnson can’t play?: http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/10411/power-outage-part-1-what-if-calvin-johnson-cant-play

Power outage, Part 2: What if Jimmy Graham can't play?: http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/10414/power-outage-part-2-what-if-jimmy-graham-cant-play

Saints’ Jimmy Graham held out of team drills; Mark Ingram ‘full go’: http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/10404/saints-jimmy-graham-held-out-of-team-drills-mark-ingram-full-go

Where the Saints and Lions rank: Week 7: http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/10400/where-the-saints-and-lions-rank-week-7

Saints position spotlight: Defensive line (there's a link to all of the Saints position in there): http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/10396/saints-position-spotlight-defensive-line

Videos:

Drew Brees talks about Reggie Bush, Lions: http://www.neworleanssaints.com/media-center/videos/Drew-Brees-talks-about-Reggie-Bush-Lions/4b53ea12-5bba-4c67-b5c1-4523e6c06853

Saints searching for mojo on deep throw: http://espn.go.com/blog/new-orleans-saints/post/_/id/10394/saints-searching-for-mojo-on-deep-throw

Audio:

Saints conference call: Sean Payton, Week 7: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Saints-conference-call-Sean-Payton-Week-7/30e20d9a-c565-46fb-830b-47e8d31ace63

Saints conference call: Drew Brees, Week 7: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Saints-conference-call-Drew-Brees-Week-7/ccb47ffb-2e11-4a79-9ef8-dc3606e12cbf

Previews and Predictions:

Week 7:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-7-lions-vs-saints-predictions-and.html

Power Rankings:

Week 7: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/power-rankings-week-7.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Race for Rookie of the Year, Week 6: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/10/15/race-for-rookie-of-the-year-week-6-3/

Rookie Watch: Raiders' 2014 Draft Class Is Paying Off: http://www.si.com/2014/10/14/rookie-watch-raiders-khalil-mack-derek-carr-gabe-jackson

Video:

National Media:

Joique Bell on the Doug Gottlieb Show: http://www.cbssports.com/video/player/team:NFL:DET/343079491577/0/

NFL NOW: 'A Scout's Eye': Brees vs. Lions' D-line: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000411372/NFL-NOW-A-Scout-s-Eye-Brees-vs-Lions-D-line

Local Media:

Caldwell on Saints prep: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-Saints-prep/9d6df460-d2f5-4d65-ab3c-c5a644e8bc2c

Calvin on week 7 status: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Calvin-on-week-7-status/4e951e90-fe24-4235-a7f5-03ef07cbec1e

Stafford on playing smart: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-playing-smart/028727f3-cdb6-41e0-aa45-611be570a59d

Tate on winning with defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-winning-with-defense/ffcda9dd-e402-4e11-9edc-77d322aa152d

Suh on Saints, defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-Saints-defense/f2f5dc20-abc7-4f1b-ba20-beaa90177fbe

Sims on protecting Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sims-on-protecting-Stafford/a6c4e48e-26b0-41e9-baf7-d3f21b40fe86

Quin on Brees' experience: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-Brees-experience/c66e27ce-d9ec-4a95-94ac-776e9c99fb71

Ihedigbo on defensive identity: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-defensive-identity/0ea21acb-3c65-4792-bade-833c182c05cf

#AskALion: Ndamukong Suh: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/AskALion-Ndamukong-Suh/f90f09eb-0219-48b1-9b1e-e507978d04ac

No excuses on offense: Consistency key vs. Saints: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/No-excuses-on-offense-Consistency-key-vs-Saints/b0d6fe1f-fc5b-42f4-8711-1facea0c5cc3

Beard and Katzenstein on Lions offense:   http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/17336835/

Video: Is the Detroit Lions' defense for real?: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2014/10/video_is_the_detroit_lions_def.html