Morning Lions Links for Thursday 10-23-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

These Lions have teeth: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415399/article/detroit-lions-surge-fueled-by-defense-touch-football-gods

Golden Tate: Game-changing touchdown 'like a dream': http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000414219/article/golden-tate-gamechanging-touchdown-like-a-dream

Ten players deserving of Pro Bowl consideration (Levy and Tate are picked): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415455/article/jordy-nelson-deandre-levy-deserving-of-pro-bowl-nods

Reality check: Fast-starting receivers (Tate is in the might fade group): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000415377/article/ty-hilton-dez-bryant-among-hot-receivers-who-will-stay-hot

Lions still trying to fix their struggling run game: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12172/detroit-lions-still-trying-to-fix-their-struggling-run-game

A look at the Lions' preparation and accomodations for London: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12184/a-look-at-the-lions-prep-and-accomodations-for-london

Lions appear to be enjoying first days in London: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12175/the-lions-appear-to-be-enjoying-their-first-days-in-london

QOTW: What do Lions players want to see in London?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/12189/qotw-what-do-lions-players-want-to-see-in-london

On Calvin Johnson’s practice participation, Lions dispute Lions’ website: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/22/on-calvin-johnsons-practice-participation-lions-dispute-lions-website/

First-Rounders in Review: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/10/22/first-rounders-in-review/

PFF's 32 Observations, Week 7 ( When rushing to the left end or right end, Reggie Bush has 84 yards on 17 carries for a 4.9 yards per carry average. When going anywhere in between, he has 79 yards on 31 carries for a 2.5 yards per carry average.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2014/10/21/32-observations-week-7-3/

Jim Caldwell moulds new Lions breed with Detroit ready to change culture of calamity: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nfl/article-2804069/Jim-Caldwell-moulds-new-Lions-breed-Detroit-ready-change-calamity-culture.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Suh and Fairley could be best DT tandem: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Suh-and-Fairley-could-be-best-DT-tandem/49d27fbc-11f8-4062-8afc-2c89bbd63822

Tough break: Lions send William Powell home from London: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-london-william-powell/17708501/

Lions started game prep for Falcons: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-london/17754337/

Lions' Calvin Johnson practices in London after all: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-injury-report-london/17712143/

Trip also anniversary gift for Lions' Tahir Whitehead: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/detroit-lions-tahir-whitehead-wife/17712711/

Detroit Lions set up training base at posh estate in English countryside: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_pennyhill_london.html

NFL already exploring a London franchise, per Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/nfl_already_exploring_london_f.html

Detroit Lions notes: Three tight ends don’t practice; Calvin Johnson limited: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141022/detroit-lions-notes-three-tight-ends-dont-practice-calvin-johnson-limited

Pat Caputo - Detroit Lions’ Matthew Stafford or Atlanta Falcons’ Matt Ryan? Why the jury is still out: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141022/pat-caputo-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-or-atlanta-falcons-matt-ryan-why-the-jury-is-still-out

Detroit Lions — Bill Sheridan a good fit with teaching background: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20141022/detroit-lions-x2014-bill-sheridan-a-good-fit-with-teaching-background

Jim Caldwell's quotes from Wednesday: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/22/7023411/jim-caldwell-quotes-lions-wednesday

Falcons Articles and Videos:

Articles:

Julio Jones (ankle) limited as practice begins in London: http://espn.go.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/9264/julio-jones-ankle-limited-as-practice-in-london

Transcripts: Smith, Ryan Press Interviews: http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Transcripts-Smith-Ryan-Press-Interviews/bec85aac-203b-49c6-8d98-5da933b86c7b

O’HARA’S SCOUTING REPORT: Atlanta Falcons: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O%E2%80%99HARA%E2%80%99S-SCOUTING-REPORT-Atlanta-Falcons/7ca8d907-ce3f-410c-b349-6dcdbc4e0bb2

Q: How NFC South became NFL’s worst division: http://q.usatoday.com/2014/10/22/how-the-nfc-south-became-the-nfl-worst-division-atlanta-falcons-new-orleans-saints-carolina-panthers-tampa-bay-buccaneers/

Videos:

Devin Hester: 'We just got to go out and attack': http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-around-the-nfl/0ap3000000415562/Devin-Hester-We-just-got-to-go-out-and-attack

Jones looking forward to man-to-man coverage: http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/football/jones-looking-forward-to-man-to-man-coverage/nhp3N/

Gunn gives Falcons a veteran option at center: http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/gunn-gives-falcons-a-veteran-option-at-center/nhpzg/

Previews and Predictions:

Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/game-8-lions-vs-falcons-previews-and.html

Power Rankings:

Week 8: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2014/10/power-rankings-week-8.html

Video:

National Media:

'Inside the NFL': Matthew Stafford highlights: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000415675/Inside-the-NFL-Matthew-Stafford-highlights

Bush Playing Through Injury: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11746202

Local Media:


Caldwell on warm welcome, team focus: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-warm-welcome-team-focus/11dd3d02-a2f3-40c9-b8b0-8585bb97bfc7

Lewand on benefits of London trip: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lewand-on-benefits-of-London-trip/8312a580-e640-40da-8919-a5848af20404

Bush on run game rhythm: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bush-on-run-game-rhythm/f55eaed2-a43a-4a40-b529-76ef962e81c0

Raiola on team routine, improving offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Raiola-on-team-routine-improving-offense/36a59118-ced6-42c3-aa26-1975f57855d6

Suh on taking advantage of opportunity: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Suh-on-taking-advantage-of-opportunity/aed75f83-2eeb-4e90-9cf2-918f85ef3460

London trip a chance for Lions to bond: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/London-trip-a-chance-for-Lions-to-bond/555819f2-0707-4e83-b767-f06fefd4ebd8

Detroit Lions open practice in England: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/22/17714279/

Lions practice in England as preparations continue for Sunday's game: http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/lions-practice-in-england-as-preparations-continue-for-sundays-game

Lions in London - Rashean Mathis Interview: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10748715/lions-in-london-rashean-mathis-interview

Lions in London - Lions Fans in England: http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/10748701/lions-in-london-lions-fans-in-england