Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 10-15-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

A look at this week's Detroit Lions workouts: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11918/a-look-at-this-weeks-detroit-lions-workouts

A by the numbers understanding of the Lions' defense: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/11913/a-by-the-numbers-understanding-of-the-detroit-lions-defense

NFC North: Seismic Shifts: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/98465944/nfc-north-lions-packers-bears-vikings-approaching-mid-season

Detroit Lions defense has team in position to surprise: http://www.thetimesherald.com/story/sports/columnists/2014/10/14/detroit-lions-defense-team-position-surprise/17280719/

In Detroit, the Lions' Defense Now Does the Heavy Lifting: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/15/sports/football/in-detroit-the-lions-defense-now-does-the-heavy-lifting.html

Local Media:

STATS PACK: Last ten games key for Stafford, Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Last-ten-games-key-for-Stafford-Lions/55286961-6beb-4d3d-9495-24ebe491e998

Lions re-sign WR Patrick Edwards to the Practice Squad: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/14/patrick-edwards-detroit-lions/17269685/

Monarrez: Lions' offense forgoing stats for success: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/15/detroit-lions-conservative-offense-success/17289173/

Lions Gab: Austin unlocks defense's potential: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/14/detroit-lions-gab-teryl-austin/17281295/

Pettigrew has disappeared from Lions offense: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/14/brandon-pettigrew-tight-end/17255349/

Poll: Lions are nation's 13th most popular NFL team: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/14/detroit-lions-popularity/17278095/

Breast cancer is personal to Lions receiver Peacock: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/14/breast-cancer-personal-lions-receiver-peacock/17276627/

Detroit Lions second look: Coverage adjustment, play recognition led to Glover Quin's interception: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/detroit_lions_second_look_cove.html

New Orleans, by the numbers: Apparently Drew Brees doesn't get sacked this year: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2014/10/new_orleans_by_the_numbers.html

Detroit Lions — Jim Caldwell on Calvin Johnson, Ryan Broyles, more: http://oplions.blogspot.com/2014/10/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-on-calvin.html

Breaking down the call: Double Fouls and turnovers: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2014/10/14/6975051/breaking-down-the-call-offsetting-penalties-during-turnovers

Saints Articles and Videos:

Articles:

Detroit Lions haven't been model of consistency but still share NFC North lead: http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/10/scouting_report.html

Saints know Lions' QB coach well: http://www.wwltv.com/story/sports/nfl/saints/2014/10/14/saints-know-lions-qb-coach-well/17277253/

Comfort meets caution with Lions' Lombardi: http://www.bayoubuzz.com/louisiana-news/new-orleans-news/item/762451-comfort-meets-caution-with-lions-lombardi

Videos:

Lions' defense could present a huge test for the Saints: http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2014/10/_black_and_gold_today_6.html

Power Rankings:

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

Draft:

Brandt: Top three draft needs for all 32 teams: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000407751/article/draft-order-and-needs-for-teams-off-to-slow-starts

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Giants add Kevin Ogletree: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/14/giants-add-kevin-ogletree/

Rookie Watch: The quarterback class: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000410869/article/rookie-watch-the-quarterback-class

Barry Sanders: Getting into Hall of Fame could be tougher for today's backs: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/barry-sanders--getting-into-hall-of-fame-could-be-tougher-for-today-s-backs-214229089.html

Local Media:

Kickalicious is back with another trick-shot video: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/10/14/detroit-lions-kickalicious-video/17245977/

Video:

Local Media:


Lions at Vikings: Wired for Sound: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-at-Vikings-Wired-for-Sound/e8ec4483-dabd-467b-b38a-699259463ec2

Audio:

Lions Review Show: 10.13.14: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Lions-Review-Show-101314/f8c008ad-3dce-47d5-8626-42fcb4d36db3