Happy New Year!!!!
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Caldwell's future in question as Lions meet Bears in finale: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/caldwells-future-lions-meet-bears-finale-194912766--nfl.html
Lions' Cooter: Goldon Tate is an 'elite' player with ball in his hands: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-golden-tate-jim-bob-cooter-elite-player-ball-in-hands-123115
Six Points: Lions vs. Bears: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/six-points-detroit-lions-chicago-bears-123115
Top 10 NFL secondaries this season (The Lions Secondary is ranked 9th): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/12/31/pro-top-10-nfl-secondaries-this-season-2/
QB Rank, Week 16: Is 2015 the year of the mediocre quarterback? (10. Stafford: Stafford continued his hot stretch under new offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter in a win over the 49ers. He rarely missed a throw and racked up 301 yards and two touchdowns. With one game to go, he’s on pace for his best statistical season since 2011.): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/12/31/qb-rank-week-16-2015-year-mediocre-quarterback/78130478/
9 NFL coaches dreading Black Monday (one of the coaches is Caldwell): http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4689655-nfl-coaches-on-hot-seat-black-monday-fired-pagano-pettine-coughlin/slide/422818
Why Adam Gase will be a most sought-after coach: http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2015/12/31/adam-gase-nfl-head-coaching-jobs-jay-cutler-peyton-manning-tim-tebow
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Quin looking forward to 100th straight start: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Quin-looking-forward-to-100th-straight-start/dc930f17-541b-4635-b5e8-c7e68ab42bd4
PRACTICE REPORT: Johnson returns; 2 starters remain out: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Johnson-returns-2-starters-remain-out/2279c82c-2dad-4991-8b63-434d05764755
10 takeaways from Austin and Cooter: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-takeaways-from-Austin--Cooter/485b8086-6220-4247-9b90-e2948caea247
10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: Will Calvin Johnson be back next year?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-WITH-TWENTYMAN-Will-Calvin-Johnson-be-back-next-year/82d892a7-b2d1-44b6-8b7b-7b7fe3fca831
TWENTYMAN: Austin a top head-coaching candidate: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Austin-a-top-head-coaching-candidate/b83b2a34-9a84-40a9-9666-a2cc22587adc
Lions notes: Whitehead likes ILB; Austin likes versatility: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/31/detroit-lions-tahir-whitehead/78155056/
Lions' Cooter: 'Worth considering' change for Reiff: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/31/riley-reiff-right-tackle/78134942/
Coaching staff in limbo as Lions sit on Caldwell verdict: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/31/detroit-lions-coaches-jim-caldwell/78145920/
Lions' Abdullah shrugs off improvement: 'I see it as doing my job': http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/31/lions-abdullah-shrugs-off-improvement-see-doing-my-job/78129548/
Reiff's versatility leaves position in flux for next season: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/31/reiffs-versatility-leaves-position-flux-next-season/78143826/
Travis Swanson's season likely done after missing Lions' outdoor practice: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/travis_swansons_season_likely.html
Lions' Jim Caldwell expects Teryl Austin to become head coach this offseason: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_dc_teryl_austin_expected_1.html
Detroit Lions matchup: Chicago Bears running short on offensive weapons: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_matchup_chicago_7.html
First look: Chicago Bears have one victory at Solider Field entering finale vs. Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/first_look_chicago_bears_have.html
Ameer Abdullah, the NFL's leading kick returner, turns in fine rookie season for Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/ameer_abdullah_detroit_lions.html
Jim Caldwell identified Jim Bob Cooter as his future OC 3 months after hiring him in Indy: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_jim_bob_cooter.html
Detroit Lions notes: Jim Caldwell pleased with Laken Tomlinson, Riley Reiff: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151231/detroit-lions-notes-jim-caldwell-pleased-with-laken-tomlinson-riley-reiff
Detroit Lions — Five reasons rookie Ameer Abdullah has been impressive: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151231/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reasons-rookie-ameer-abdullah-has-been-impressive
Glover Quin Closing In On 100 Consecutive Starts: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/12/31/glover-quin-closing-in-on-100-consecutive-starts/
Previews and Predictions:
Game 16: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/12/game-16-lions-vs-bears-previews-and.html
2016 NFL Draft:
College bowl guide for potential Detroit Lions draft prospects, New Year's Eve and beyond: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/college_bowl_viewing_guide_for.html
NFL draft: 10 up, 10 down after pre-December 31 bowl games: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft--10-up--10-down-after-pre-december-31-bowl-games-151858213.html
Video:
Local Media:
Caldwell on the coaching staff: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-the-coaching-staff/dbc0ce60-4fe7-4310-a486-c6ad103cde7e
Cooter on progression to o-coordinator: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cooter-on-progression-to-o-coordinator/5c1b0965-7e8c-4693-8bf7-33d594982b4e
Austin on the future: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-the-future/371ce1e8-68fb-47a7-a268-5d302bac35f6
AskALion: Theo Riddick: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/AskALion-Theo-Riddick/7b949350-1a60-4b90-8fa8-03d07c9fe68c
Whitehead on his 2015 season: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Whitehead-on-his-2015-season/19f16316-3667-4a35-afb0-60fe580db34a
'Sound FX': Matthew Stafford: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Sound-FX-Matthew-Stafford/b13f1c5e-8d12-4a22-bfcf-8b26b5a77fb3
Lions Weekly Matchup : Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-Weekly-Matchup--Bears/0cc8e279-6a29-499b-af98-c9f610e295cd
Watch Detroit Lions reporters discuss which impending free agent is most important to re-sign: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/12/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_65.html
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Morning Lions Links for Thursday 12-31-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Jim Caldwell hints Calvin Johnson will play Sunday if healthy enough: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21380/jim-caldwell-hints-calvin-johnson-will-play-sunday-if-healthy-enough
The case to keep your coach: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14463815/why-number-embattled-coaches-deserve-another-year-job-nfl
How Martha Ford won over critics, Lions fans: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14431921/why-martha-ford-90-exactly-owner-detroit-lions-need
Lions QB Matthew Stafford would offer opinion on GM search, if asked: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/73504/lions-qb-matthew-stafford-would-offer-opinion-on-gm-search-if-asked
Which teams will ride the coaching carousel?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000612446/article/2016-nfl-coaching-carousel-which-nonplayoff-teams-will-act
Ziggy Ansah asked Joe Staley to let him get sack while mic'd up: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah-san-francisco-49ers-joe-staley-sack-micd-up-122915
Caldwell: Lions RB Ameer Abdullah is 'going to be a special player': http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-ameer-abdullah-jim-caldwell-going-to-be-special-player-123015
NFC North Notebook: Can Packers pull together in Week 17 to win title?: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/green-bay-packers-minnesota-vikings-aaron-rodgers-mike-mccarthy-nfc-north-notebook-122915
With 3 coaches already axed, plenty more on hot seats in NFL (LIONS: Detroit also couldn't wait to make changes. Coach Jim Caldwell is 5-2 since Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford fired both team president Tom Lewand and general manager Martin Mayhew. Ford might keep Caldwell or finish cleaning house. Remember, this was a playoff team last season.): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/3-coaches-already-axed-plenty-more-hot-seats-182407672--nfl.html
Strong finish gives pause to notion of a rebuild in Detroit: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/strong-finish-gives-pause-notion-rebuild-detroit-223431294--nfl.html
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Ameer Abdullah, run game improving: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Ameer-Abdullah-run-game-improving-/cf4685d2-3915-4032-99e4-3d4603979871
PRACTICE REPORT: Three starters sit out: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Three-starters-sit-out/2fedf1e5-c5c1-4077-86f9-1c517a24a47c
TIM AND MIKE: Last chance to make an impression: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-mike/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Last-chance-to-make-an-impression/83a569f6-1d2d-4f66-8585-d7631f92d15c
O'HARA: Record aside, signs of an upturn surround Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Record-aside-signs-of-an-upturn-surround-Bears/aa615134-6d6e-439d-a355-09d03dfa81d7
Lions' pass catchers eyeing unique reception record: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-pass-catchers-eyeing-unique-reception-record/95b470bd-4611-40eb-b463-61ea76c3ad84
Ameer Abdullah blog: This is a prideful team: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ameer-abdullah/article-1/Ameer-Abdullah-blog-This-is-a-prideful-team/cf461e92-7426-4247-b72b-0db8caa50af2
Lions notes: Matthew Stafford analyzes mixed bag season: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/31/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/78119910/
Ernie Accorsi: Lions' Martha Ford is 'tired of losing': http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/30/detroit-lions-martha-ford/78068236/
Johnson loves Caldwell, wants him back as Lions coach: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/30/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-calvin-johnson/78077658/
Possible Lions coach? Bears' Gase aids Cutler, own profile: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/31/detroit-lions-coach-candidate-adam-gase/78118506/
Lions won’t rest players for season finale: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/30/lions-rest-players-season-finale/78073194/
Lions’ Caldwell, players face uncertain future: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/30/lions-caldwell-players-face-uncertain-future/78102890/
Ex-Spartans star Langford steps in for Bears: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/30/ex-spartans-star-langford-steps-bears/78108452/
4 Detroit Lions starters show up on practice report with shoulder injuries: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/4_detroit_lions_starters_show.html
Travis Swanson misses Lions practice; Braxton Cave promoted from practice squad: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/travis_swanson_misses_lions_pr.html
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson not currently expecting to need offseason surgery: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_wr_calvin_johnso_41.html
Calvin Johnson headlines group of Lions players calling for Jim Caldwell's return in 2016: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/calvin_johnson_headlines_group.html
Detroit Lions won't rest Calvin Johnson, others in season finale: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_wont_rest_calvin.html
Detroit Lions wrap up season against a man who could be coaching them next season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_wrap_up_season_a.html
Detroit Lions Twitter Talk: On whether roster is too nice and why Jim Caldwell could stick: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_twitter_talk_24.html
Detroit Lions' 2015 in review: Cleaning house and riled up about refs: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_2015_review.html
Detroit Lions notes: Calvin Johnson, Glover Quin want Jim Caldwell to return: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151230/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-glover-quin-want-jim-caldwell-to-return
Detroit Lions — Five reasons Matthew Stafford has become more efficient: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151230/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reasons-matthew-stafford-has-become-more-efficient
Bears’ Jeffery to miss game vs. Lions with hamstring injury: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151230/bears-jeffery-to-miss-game-vs-lions-with-hamstring-injury
Notes: Tate, Orlovsky publicly support Caldwell: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/30/10687146/lions-notes-tate-orlovsky-show-public-support-for-caldwell
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Lions unlikely to part ways with Jim Caldwell on 'Black Monday': http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/lions-unlikely-part-ways-jim-caldwell-black-monday
Opponent breakdown: Lions: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-opponentbreakdown/Opponent-breakdown-Lions/7ea32724-3e9c-4b60-ba82-4eb5c3874831
2016 NFL Draft::
Players that NFC North fans should watch in this weekend's bowl games: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/bowl-games-green-bay-packers-minnesota-vikings-chicago-bears-detroit-lions-draft-prospects-123015
Video:
Local Media:
Caldwell on starting prep for the Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-starting-prep-for-the-Bears/2e0782ce-2bd6-4c28-a754-8e38f301c847
Stafford on recent success: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-recent-success/d79b4b9f-e788-4b9b-a640-c3452a351a83
Johnson on the future: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-the-future/f0a6b617-6004-418f-9e05-cf94d6b76f1b
Ihedigbo on the last game of the season: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-the-last-game-of-the-season/de346273-e853-4632-aa55-5427cccfec22
Quin on 100th straight start: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-100th-straight-start/5c6833e8-4a40-435c-95a6-9b89011ad4a4
Both Lions and Bears seeing surge in QB play: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Both-Lions-and-Bears-seeing-surge-in-QB-play/7f771f82-5139-439a-b4e7-1c0202b2da24
Do players think Lions' Caldwell can lead team into contention?: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/30/78087236/
Watch Lions reporters discuss whether they're surprised by the growing support for Jim Caldwell: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/12/watch_lions_reporters_discuss_2.html
National Media:
Jim Caldwell hints Calvin Johnson will play Sunday if healthy enough: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21380/jim-caldwell-hints-calvin-johnson-will-play-sunday-if-healthy-enough
The case to keep your coach: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14463815/why-number-embattled-coaches-deserve-another-year-job-nfl
How Martha Ford won over critics, Lions fans: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14431921/why-martha-ford-90-exactly-owner-detroit-lions-need
Lions QB Matthew Stafford would offer opinion on GM search, if asked: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/73504/lions-qb-matthew-stafford-would-offer-opinion-on-gm-search-if-asked
Which teams will ride the coaching carousel?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000612446/article/2016-nfl-coaching-carousel-which-nonplayoff-teams-will-act
Ziggy Ansah asked Joe Staley to let him get sack while mic'd up: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah-san-francisco-49ers-joe-staley-sack-micd-up-122915
Caldwell: Lions RB Ameer Abdullah is 'going to be a special player': http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-ameer-abdullah-jim-caldwell-going-to-be-special-player-123015
NFC North Notebook: Can Packers pull together in Week 17 to win title?: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/green-bay-packers-minnesota-vikings-aaron-rodgers-mike-mccarthy-nfc-north-notebook-122915
With 3 coaches already axed, plenty more on hot seats in NFL (LIONS: Detroit also couldn't wait to make changes. Coach Jim Caldwell is 5-2 since Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford fired both team president Tom Lewand and general manager Martin Mayhew. Ford might keep Caldwell or finish cleaning house. Remember, this was a playoff team last season.): http://sports.yahoo.com/news/3-coaches-already-axed-plenty-more-hot-seats-182407672--nfl.html
Strong finish gives pause to notion of a rebuild in Detroit: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/strong-finish-gives-pause-notion-rebuild-detroit-223431294--nfl.html
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Ameer Abdullah, run game improving: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Ameer-Abdullah-run-game-improving-/cf4685d2-3915-4032-99e4-3d4603979871
PRACTICE REPORT: Three starters sit out: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Three-starters-sit-out/2fedf1e5-c5c1-4077-86f9-1c517a24a47c
TIM AND MIKE: Last chance to make an impression: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-mike/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Last-chance-to-make-an-impression/83a569f6-1d2d-4f66-8585-d7631f92d15c
O'HARA: Record aside, signs of an upturn surround Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Record-aside-signs-of-an-upturn-surround-Bears/aa615134-6d6e-439d-a355-09d03dfa81d7
Lions' pass catchers eyeing unique reception record: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-pass-catchers-eyeing-unique-reception-record/95b470bd-4611-40eb-b463-61ea76c3ad84
Ameer Abdullah blog: This is a prideful team: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ameer-abdullah/article-1/Ameer-Abdullah-blog-This-is-a-prideful-team/cf461e92-7426-4247-b72b-0db8caa50af2
Lions notes: Matthew Stafford analyzes mixed bag season: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/31/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/78119910/
Ernie Accorsi: Lions' Martha Ford is 'tired of losing': http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/30/detroit-lions-martha-ford/78068236/
Johnson loves Caldwell, wants him back as Lions coach: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/30/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-calvin-johnson/78077658/
Possible Lions coach? Bears' Gase aids Cutler, own profile: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/31/detroit-lions-coach-candidate-adam-gase/78118506/
Lions won’t rest players for season finale: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/30/lions-rest-players-season-finale/78073194/
Lions’ Caldwell, players face uncertain future: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/30/lions-caldwell-players-face-uncertain-future/78102890/
Ex-Spartans star Langford steps in for Bears: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/30/ex-spartans-star-langford-steps-bears/78108452/
4 Detroit Lions starters show up on practice report with shoulder injuries: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/4_detroit_lions_starters_show.html
Travis Swanson misses Lions practice; Braxton Cave promoted from practice squad: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/travis_swanson_misses_lions_pr.html
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson not currently expecting to need offseason surgery: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_wr_calvin_johnso_41.html
Calvin Johnson headlines group of Lions players calling for Jim Caldwell's return in 2016: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/calvin_johnson_headlines_group.html
Detroit Lions won't rest Calvin Johnson, others in season finale: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_wont_rest_calvin.html
Detroit Lions wrap up season against a man who could be coaching them next season: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_wrap_up_season_a.html
Detroit Lions Twitter Talk: On whether roster is too nice and why Jim Caldwell could stick: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_twitter_talk_24.html
Detroit Lions' 2015 in review: Cleaning house and riled up about refs: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_2015_review.html
Detroit Lions notes: Calvin Johnson, Glover Quin want Jim Caldwell to return: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151230/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-glover-quin-want-jim-caldwell-to-return
Detroit Lions — Five reasons Matthew Stafford has become more efficient: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151230/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reasons-matthew-stafford-has-become-more-efficient
Bears’ Jeffery to miss game vs. Lions with hamstring injury: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151230/bears-jeffery-to-miss-game-vs-lions-with-hamstring-injury
Notes: Tate, Orlovsky publicly support Caldwell: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/30/10687146/lions-notes-tate-orlovsky-show-public-support-for-caldwell
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Lions unlikely to part ways with Jim Caldwell on 'Black Monday': http://www.csnchicago.com/bears/lions-unlikely-part-ways-jim-caldwell-black-monday
Opponent breakdown: Lions: http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-opponentbreakdown/Opponent-breakdown-Lions/7ea32724-3e9c-4b60-ba82-4eb5c3874831
2016 NFL Draft::
Players that NFC North fans should watch in this weekend's bowl games: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/bowl-games-green-bay-packers-minnesota-vikings-chicago-bears-detroit-lions-draft-prospects-123015
Video:
Local Media:
Caldwell on starting prep for the Bears: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-starting-prep-for-the-Bears/2e0782ce-2bd6-4c28-a754-8e38f301c847
Stafford on recent success: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-recent-success/d79b4b9f-e788-4b9b-a640-c3452a351a83
Johnson on the future: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-the-future/f0a6b617-6004-418f-9e05-cf94d6b76f1b
Ihedigbo on the last game of the season: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-the-last-game-of-the-season/de346273-e853-4632-aa55-5427cccfec22
Quin on 100th straight start: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-100th-straight-start/5c6833e8-4a40-435c-95a6-9b89011ad4a4
Both Lions and Bears seeing surge in QB play: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Both-Lions-and-Bears-seeing-surge-in-QB-play/7f771f82-5139-439a-b4e7-1c0202b2da24
Do players think Lions' Caldwell can lead team into contention?: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/30/78087236/
Watch Lions reporters discuss whether they're surprised by the growing support for Jim Caldwell: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/12/watch_lions_reporters_discuss_2.html
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 12-30-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
The cases for retaining or firing Lions coach Jim Caldwell: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21345/the-cases-for-retaining-or-firing-lions-coach-jim-caldwell
A shared vision is key for Lions GM and potential head coaching searches: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21357/a-shared-vision-is-key-for-lions-gm-and-potential-head-coaching-searches
Here's the big difference between Lions' first, second halves of 2015: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-turnovers-first-half-second-half-difference-122915
NFL coaching hot seat rankings: Last call? (4. Jim Caldwell, Detroit Lions: His club has won five of seven in the wake of shakeups on staff and in the front office, and the offense has taken off since Caldwell installed Jim Bob Cooter as coordinator. But no one is safe here unless a yet-to-be-named general manager says so. Last week: 3): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/12/29/coach-hot-seat-rankings-chuck-pagano-tom-coughlin/78018932/
Local Media:
FILM REVIEW: Creative blitz leads to strip-sack: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/film-review/article-1/FILM-REVIEW-Creative-blitz-leads-to-strip-sack/2c36f860-3f8a-403f-9032-312a7ee63957
STATS PACK: Why Jim Bob Cooter's offense works: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Why-Jim-Bob-Cooters-offense-works/e7ea48e6-24b2-441b-a074-23f81e05cb93
5 key matchups: Revisited: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/5-key-matchups-Revisited/9742102a-3ecd-4d8f-beec-6410d3775498
Lions CB Lawson playing well, but penalties a problem: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/29/detroit-lions-nevin-lawson/78012450/
First TD caps road to recovery for Lions' TJ Jones: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/29/first-td-caps-road-recovery-lions-tj-jones/78028638/
Lions' Stafford riding 7-game hot streak: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/29/lions-stafford-riding-7-game-hot-streak/78033978/
Detroit Lions waive CB Bill Bentley; no corresponding move announced: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_waive_cb_bill_be_1.html
Detroit Lions second look: Assessing defensive changes from first to second half vs. 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_second_look_asse.html
Lions WR TJ Jones flashes good upside in late-season surge: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_wr_tj_jones_flashes_good.html
Column: Jim Caldwell has improved his odds of returning to Lions in 2016: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_3.html
After beating 49ers, Detroit Lions now slated to pick 13th in NFL draft: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/after_beating_49ers_detroit_li.html
Notes: Stafford nominated for weekly award: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/29/10684692/lions-notes-matthew-stafford-is-a-nominee-for-fedex-air-player-of-the
Detroit Lions Need To Top Chicago Bears To Avoid Last Place In NFC North: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/12/28/opponent-profile-detroit-lions-need-to-top-chicago-bears-to-avoid-last-place-in-nfc-north/
Caldwell Praises Young Players Riddick, Jones For Improved Play: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/12/28/caldwell-praises-young-players-riddick-jones-for-improved-play/
2016 NFL Draft:
10 NFL prospects to watch in the College Football Playoff: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/12/29/college-10-nfl-prospects-to-watch-in-the-college-football-playoff/
Power Rankings:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/12/week-17-power-rankings.html
Video:
Local Media:
Wired For Sound: Week 16 vs San Francisco: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-For-Sound-Week-16-vs-San-Francisco/05f4c8a5-807e-4614-9d74-806946cd359c
National Media:
The cases for retaining or firing Lions coach Jim Caldwell: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21345/the-cases-for-retaining-or-firing-lions-coach-jim-caldwell
A shared vision is key for Lions GM and potential head coaching searches: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21357/a-shared-vision-is-key-for-lions-gm-and-potential-head-coaching-searches
Here's the big difference between Lions' first, second halves of 2015: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-turnovers-first-half-second-half-difference-122915
NFL coaching hot seat rankings: Last call? (4. Jim Caldwell, Detroit Lions: His club has won five of seven in the wake of shakeups on staff and in the front office, and the offense has taken off since Caldwell installed Jim Bob Cooter as coordinator. But no one is safe here unless a yet-to-be-named general manager says so. Last week: 3): http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/12/29/coach-hot-seat-rankings-chuck-pagano-tom-coughlin/78018932/
Local Media:
FILM REVIEW: Creative blitz leads to strip-sack: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/film-review/article-1/FILM-REVIEW-Creative-blitz-leads-to-strip-sack/2c36f860-3f8a-403f-9032-312a7ee63957
STATS PACK: Why Jim Bob Cooter's offense works: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Why-Jim-Bob-Cooters-offense-works/e7ea48e6-24b2-441b-a074-23f81e05cb93
5 key matchups: Revisited: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/5-key-matchups-Revisited/9742102a-3ecd-4d8f-beec-6410d3775498
Lions CB Lawson playing well, but penalties a problem: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/29/detroit-lions-nevin-lawson/78012450/
First TD caps road to recovery for Lions' TJ Jones: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/29/first-td-caps-road-recovery-lions-tj-jones/78028638/
Lions' Stafford riding 7-game hot streak: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/29/lions-stafford-riding-7-game-hot-streak/78033978/
Detroit Lions waive CB Bill Bentley; no corresponding move announced: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_waive_cb_bill_be_1.html
Detroit Lions second look: Assessing defensive changes from first to second half vs. 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_second_look_asse.html
Lions WR TJ Jones flashes good upside in late-season surge: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_wr_tj_jones_flashes_good.html
Column: Jim Caldwell has improved his odds of returning to Lions in 2016: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_3.html
After beating 49ers, Detroit Lions now slated to pick 13th in NFL draft: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/after_beating_49ers_detroit_li.html
Notes: Stafford nominated for weekly award: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/29/10684692/lions-notes-matthew-stafford-is-a-nominee-for-fedex-air-player-of-the
Detroit Lions Need To Top Chicago Bears To Avoid Last Place In NFC North: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/12/28/opponent-profile-detroit-lions-need-to-top-chicago-bears-to-avoid-last-place-in-nfc-north/
Caldwell Praises Young Players Riddick, Jones For Improved Play: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/12/28/caldwell-praises-young-players-riddick-jones-for-improved-play/
2016 NFL Draft:
10 NFL prospects to watch in the College Football Playoff: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/12/29/college-10-nfl-prospects-to-watch-in-the-college-football-playoff/
Power Rankings:
Week 17: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/12/week-17-power-rankings.html
Video:
Local Media:
Wired For Sound: Week 16 vs San Francisco: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-For-Sound-Week-16-vs-San-Francisco/05f4c8a5-807e-4614-9d74-806946cd359c
Game 16 Lions VS Bears Previews and Predictions
Previews:
Lions-Bears Preview: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-bears-preview-030031328--nfl.html
Lions-Bears Capsule: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-bears-capsule-235735921--nfl.html
Video - Lions vs. Bears Preview: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000612146/Lions-vs-Bears-Preview
Predictions:
Team Picks:
ATL's Picks (4 pick the Lions to win, 1 picks the Bears to win): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000612986/article/around-the-nfls-week-17-picks
CBS Expert Picks (5 pick the Lions to win, 3 pick the Bears to win): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/17
USA Today Expert Picks (4 experts pick the Lions to win, 3 pick the Bears to win): http://sportswire.usatoday.com/2015/12/31/week-17-nfl-picks-predictions/
Foxsports Expert Picks (4 pick the Lions to win, 4 pick the Bears to win): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-expert-picks-2015-091015
PFF Picks (4 pick the Lions to win, 7 pick the Bears to win): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/12/31/pro-pff-week-17-pick-em-with-cris-collinsworth/
ESPN Picks (5 pick the Lions to win, 9 pick the Bears to win.): http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks
Score Picks:
CBS' Breech's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 24-17): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25430277/nfl-week-17-picks-cardinals-clip-seahawks-vikings-stun-packers
CBS' Prisco's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 23-20): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks
SN's Iyer's Pick (he picks the Lions to win 26-23): http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4689547-week-17-nfl-picks-against-spread-packers-vikings-jets-bills-cardinals-seahawks/slide/422448
SN's Steele's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 30-19): http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4689580-nfl-week-17-picks-predictions-playoffs-jets-bills-packers-vikings-seahawks-cardinals/slide/422563
NFL.com's Harrison's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 26-22): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000613042/article/nfl-week-17-game-picks-packers-top-vikings-jets-finish-strong
NFL RealGM's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 27-17): http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2744/Football-Meteorology-For-NFL-Week-17
SOE's Man vs. Machine: NFL Week 17 picks (1 picks the Lions to win 25-24 and 1 picks the Bears to win 21-17): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/160849068/nfl-week-17-picks-against-the-spread
Foxsports' Schrager's Cheatsheet (he picks the Bears to win 26-23): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-week-17-predictions-new-york-jets-playoff-push-123115
PFT's Picks (Both pick the Bears to win by scores of 13-10 and 27-21): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/31/pfts-week-17-picks-5/
Total Predictions: 32 expert picks the Lions to win, 30 pick the Bears to win. Average Score Prediction (252-229/11) is the Lions win 23-21.
Lions-Bears Preview: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-bears-preview-030031328--nfl.html
Lions-Bears Capsule: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-bears-capsule-235735921--nfl.html
Video - Lions vs. Bears Preview: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000612146/Lions-vs-Bears-Preview
Predictions:
Team Picks:
ATL's Picks (4 pick the Lions to win, 1 picks the Bears to win): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000612986/article/around-the-nfls-week-17-picks
CBS Expert Picks (5 pick the Lions to win, 3 pick the Bears to win): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/17
USA Today Expert Picks (4 experts pick the Lions to win, 3 pick the Bears to win): http://sportswire.usatoday.com/2015/12/31/week-17-nfl-picks-predictions/
Foxsports Expert Picks (4 pick the Lions to win, 4 pick the Bears to win): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-expert-picks-2015-091015
PFF Picks (4 pick the Lions to win, 7 pick the Bears to win): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/12/31/pro-pff-week-17-pick-em-with-cris-collinsworth/
ESPN Picks (5 pick the Lions to win, 9 pick the Bears to win.): http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks
Score Picks:
CBS' Breech's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 24-17): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25430277/nfl-week-17-picks-cardinals-clip-seahawks-vikings-stun-packers
CBS' Prisco's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 23-20): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks
SN's Iyer's Pick (he picks the Lions to win 26-23): http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4689547-week-17-nfl-picks-against-spread-packers-vikings-jets-bills-cardinals-seahawks/slide/422448
SN's Steele's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 30-19): http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4689580-nfl-week-17-picks-predictions-playoffs-jets-bills-packers-vikings-seahawks-cardinals/slide/422563
NFL.com's Harrison's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 26-22): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000613042/article/nfl-week-17-game-picks-packers-top-vikings-jets-finish-strong
NFL RealGM's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 27-17): http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2744/Football-Meteorology-For-NFL-Week-17
SOE's Man vs. Machine: NFL Week 17 picks (1 picks the Lions to win 25-24 and 1 picks the Bears to win 21-17): http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/160849068/nfl-week-17-picks-against-the-spread
Foxsports' Schrager's Cheatsheet (he picks the Bears to win 26-23): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-week-17-predictions-new-york-jets-playoff-push-123115
PFT's Picks (Both pick the Bears to win by scores of 13-10 and 27-21): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/31/pfts-week-17-picks-5/
Total Predictions: 32 expert picks the Lions to win, 30 pick the Bears to win. Average Score Prediction (252-229/11) is the Lions win 23-21.
Week 17 Power Rankings
NFL RealGM's Power Rankings (16. Detroit Lions: Seriously. Their cap woes clear and the young talent is emerging already.): http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2743/2015-Year-End-NFL-Team-Portfolio-Rankings
CBS' Kirwan's Power Rankings (17. Lions: This team has gone 5-2 since their bye, and the offense has put up 30+ points in consecutive games. Ownership needs to stay the course now that the team has figured things out. This can be a playoff team in 2016. Last Week: 19): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/25430721/nfl-power-rankings-jets-fly-into-the-top-six-cardinals-take-top-spot
SI Power Rankings (17. Lions: The Lions are two of the season's most bizarre finishes—Calvin Johnson's goal-line fumble on a Monday night in Seattle and Aaron Rodgers' Hail Mary on a Monday night in Detroit—from possibly having playoff life. Granted, that doesn't help much, although it might come to Jim Caldwell's aid in a few days, when he has a chat about his job.): http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/30/nfl-week-17-power-rankings-cardinals-panthers-chiefs
MLive Power Rankings (18. Detroit Lions (6-9): Say what you want about the quality of the opponents, but quarterback Matthew Stafford has had an incredible second half, completing 69.7 percent of his passes with 16 touchdowns and two interceptions. (Last week: 20)): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/nfl_power_rankings_week_17_3.html
NFL.com Power Rankings (18. Lions: Much chatter in league circles regarding whether Sunday marked Calvin Johnson's last home game in Detroit. Maybe he has slowed down, despite logging another TD grab in the win over San Francisco. This is a weird day and age we're living in, where 1,077 yards and eight touchdowns through 15 games is indicative of slowing down. Incidentally, those were Johnson's exact totals in 2014. He andMatthew Stafford have misconnected often (Johnson has caught just 78 of 134 targets), yet it might be wise to not bury the guy's career quite yet.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000611849/article/nfl-power-rankings-week-17-chiefs-jets-enter-the-top-five
Foxsports Power Rankings (18. Lions: Over the last seven weeks, Matthew Stafford has thrown 16 touchdowns and just two interceptions. The coaching staff could turn over this offseason, but the Lions might want to keep interim offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter on staff.): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/power-rankings
SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 19): www.sportingnews.com/list/4689421-week-17-nfl-power-rankings-standings-cardinals-panthers-patriots-broncos/slide/422024
Freep Power Rankings (19. Detroit Lions (6-9, last week: 22): They've won six of their past 10, but it's too little, too late. The shake-up is coming. (Or at least it should be.): http://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/29/nfl-power-rankings-week-17/78009784/
CBS' Prisco's Power Rankings (20. Lions: Jim Bob Cooter has saved the day. He just might have saved Jim Caldwell's job.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/25430408/nfl-power-rankings-cardinals-take-top-perch-but-can-they-keep-it
Shutdown Corner Power Rankings (22. Detroit Lions (6-9, LW: 24): Hard to say if Jim Caldwell has saved his job with a few wins. I assume the new general manager will have something to say about it, though.): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-power-rankings--a-change-at-the-top--nope--not-necessary-212056613.html
USA Today Power Rankings (22. Lions: If Jim Bob Cooter isn't running Detroit's offense in 2016, he certainly deserves to be in charge of someone else's.): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/
PFT Power Rankings (23. Lions (6-9; No. 23): Cooterball could still save Jim Caldwell.): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/29/pfts-week-17-power-rankings/
ESPN Power Rankings (23. Lions: The Lions have committed the fewest turnovers (4) and have the third-best TD-INT ratio since Week 10 (16-2), going 5-2 in that span.): http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/17
PFF Power Rankings (24. Detroit Lions: The cornerback with the highest run stop percentage is Quandre Diggs, at 10.3 percent. He has four run stop on 39 run snaps.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/12/29/pro-nfl-power-rankings-entering-week-17/
Total Average Power Ranking (276/14): 20
CBS' Kirwan's Power Rankings (17. Lions: This team has gone 5-2 since their bye, and the offense has put up 30+ points in consecutive games. Ownership needs to stay the course now that the team has figured things out. This can be a playoff team in 2016. Last Week: 19): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/25430721/nfl-power-rankings-jets-fly-into-the-top-six-cardinals-take-top-spot
SI Power Rankings (17. Lions: The Lions are two of the season's most bizarre finishes—Calvin Johnson's goal-line fumble on a Monday night in Seattle and Aaron Rodgers' Hail Mary on a Monday night in Detroit—from possibly having playoff life. Granted, that doesn't help much, although it might come to Jim Caldwell's aid in a few days, when he has a chat about his job.): http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/30/nfl-week-17-power-rankings-cardinals-panthers-chiefs
MLive Power Rankings (18. Detroit Lions (6-9): Say what you want about the quality of the opponents, but quarterback Matthew Stafford has had an incredible second half, completing 69.7 percent of his passes with 16 touchdowns and two interceptions. (Last week: 20)): http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/nfl_power_rankings_week_17_3.html
NFL.com Power Rankings (18. Lions: Much chatter in league circles regarding whether Sunday marked Calvin Johnson's last home game in Detroit. Maybe he has slowed down, despite logging another TD grab in the win over San Francisco. This is a weird day and age we're living in, where 1,077 yards and eight touchdowns through 15 games is indicative of slowing down. Incidentally, those were Johnson's exact totals in 2014. He andMatthew Stafford have misconnected often (Johnson has caught just 78 of 134 targets), yet it might be wise to not bury the guy's career quite yet.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000611849/article/nfl-power-rankings-week-17-chiefs-jets-enter-the-top-five
Foxsports Power Rankings (18. Lions: Over the last seven weeks, Matthew Stafford has thrown 16 touchdowns and just two interceptions. The coaching staff could turn over this offseason, but the Lions might want to keep interim offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter on staff.): http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/power-rankings
SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 19): www.sportingnews.com/list/4689421-week-17-nfl-power-rankings-standings-cardinals-panthers-patriots-broncos/slide/422024
Freep Power Rankings (19. Detroit Lions (6-9, last week: 22): They've won six of their past 10, but it's too little, too late. The shake-up is coming. (Or at least it should be.): http://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/29/nfl-power-rankings-week-17/78009784/
CBS' Prisco's Power Rankings (20. Lions: Jim Bob Cooter has saved the day. He just might have saved Jim Caldwell's job.): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/25430408/nfl-power-rankings-cardinals-take-top-perch-but-can-they-keep-it
Shutdown Corner Power Rankings (22. Detroit Lions (6-9, LW: 24): Hard to say if Jim Caldwell has saved his job with a few wins. I assume the new general manager will have something to say about it, though.): http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-power-rankings--a-change-at-the-top--nope--not-necessary-212056613.html
USA Today Power Rankings (22. Lions: If Jim Bob Cooter isn't running Detroit's offense in 2016, he certainly deserves to be in charge of someone else's.): http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/
PFT Power Rankings (23. Lions (6-9; No. 23): Cooterball could still save Jim Caldwell.): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/29/pfts-week-17-power-rankings/
ESPN Power Rankings (23. Lions: The Lions have committed the fewest turnovers (4) and have the third-best TD-INT ratio since Week 10 (16-2), going 5-2 in that span.): http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/17
PFF Power Rankings (24. Detroit Lions: The cornerback with the highest run stop percentage is Quandre Diggs, at 10.3 percent. He has four run stop on 39 run snaps.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/12/29/pro-nfl-power-rankings-entering-week-17/
Total Average Power Ranking (276/14): 20
Monday, December 28, 2015
Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 12-29-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
TJ Jones, Quandre Diggs could play their way into larger roles in 2016: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21334/emerging-tj-jones-quandre-diggs-could-play-their-way-into-larger-roles-in-2016
Calvin Johnson's importance to Lions franchise has been undeniable: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21326/calvin-johnsons-importance-to-lions-franchise-has-been-undeniable
Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford move up NFL all-time yardage lists: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21305/calvin-johnson-matthew-stafford-move-up-nfl-all-time-yardage-lists
Thirty-nine things we learned from Week 16: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000610847/article/thirtynine-things-we-learned-from-week-16
Calvin Johnson rebounds after back-to-back one-catch outings: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-san-francisco-49ers-rebound-big-day-122815
NFL morning after: The ’72 Dolphins deserve to celebrate (The Lions can no longer justify Calvin Johnson’s salary. Johnson had 77 yards for the Lions in yesterday’s win over the 49ers, which is one of his best recent games. But that’s just the problem: Johnson has reached a point in his career where 77 yards is one of his best games. And yet at $20.6 million, Johnson’s cap hit is by far the biggest for any wide receiver in the NFL. That cap hit rises to more than $24 million next year, and there’s simply no way to justify paying a declining player anything close to that kind of money. There’s no way any other team would trade for a contract like Johnson’s, so unless Johnson is willing to take a massive pay cut next year, the Lions are going to have to cut him in the offseason. It sounds crazy to say Detroit would cut the great Megatron, but that’s life in the NFL.): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/28/nfl-morning-after-the-72-dolphins-deserve-to-celebrate/
SF-DET Grades: Theo Riddick breaks Lions’ franchise record: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/12/28/pro-sf-det-grades-theo-riddick-breaks-lions-franchise-record/
Local Media:
KEY QUESTIONS: Caldwell not worrying about future with team: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Caldwell-not-worrying-about-future-with-team/56b44789-2fa4-484a-a4f1-100b1c2ad554
O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: The case for Caldwell: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-The-case-for-Caldwell/9436eda2-c641-45d3-a783-6e6509c0ff41
Lions notes: Jones finally finds flow with first TD catch: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/29/detroit-lions-tj-jones-first-td-catch/78006378/
Is two seasons enough time for Lions' Caldwell?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-future/77977522/
Lions' Caldwell: Players don't quit on coaches in NFL: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-no-quitting-nfl/77990664/
Lions extra points: Overheard, talking points, more: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/detroit-lions-extra-points/77963552/
Detroit 32, San Francisco 17: Why the Lions won: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/detroit-lions-san-francisco-ers/77963544/
Katzenstein: Bad teams boost Lions' resume: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/katzenstein-bad-teams-boost-lions-resume/77982802/
Lions' Copeland produces when called into action: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/lions-copeland-produces-when-called-into-action/77988014/
Lions' Stafford wants Cooter back, 'no question': http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/lions-matthew-stafford-wants-jim-bob-cooter-back-no-question/77968544/
Caldwell 'not worried' about evaluation by new Lions GM: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/caldwell-not-worried-about-evaluation-by-new-lions-gm/77977338/
Detroit Lions snap counts: In quick return from concussion, Glover Quin plays every snap: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_snap_counts_in_q.html
3 things we learned about the Lions: Matthew Stafford is having a better year than Aaron Rodgers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/3_things_we_learned_about_the_44.html
Jim Caldwell bats away questions about job security with Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/jim_caldwell_bats_away_questio.html
Jim Caldwell pushes the right buttons in Lions' win against 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_jim_caldwell_pushes_the.html
2 young Detroit Lions players making cases for expanded roles in 2016: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_tj_jones_devin_t.html
Detroit Lions teammates 'desperate' to see Ezekiel Ansah become team's single-season sack king: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_ezekiel_ansah_3.html
Column: Calvin Johnson could be done at Ford Field, but probably not: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/column_calvin_johnson_could_be.html
Detroit Lions notes: Matthew Stafford on a ‘fine run': http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151228/detroit-lions-notes-matthew-stafford-on-a-fine-run
Detroit Lions — Five reasons Jim Caldwell could keep his job: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151228/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reasons-jim-caldwell-could-keep-his-job
If Lions are serious about change, Johnson played last game at Ford Field: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/if-lions-serious-about-change-johnson-played-last-game-at-ford-field
Notes: Stafford among top ten in QB rating: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/28/10673044/lions-notes-matthew-stafford-top-ten-passer-rating-rating-theo-riddick-record
PFF Grades: Riddick cares not for your ankles: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/28/10674148/lions-49ers-pff-grades-theo-riddick-cares-not-for-your-ankles
Grades:
Detroit News Lions grades: Stafford dazzles in encore performance: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/lions-grade-stafford-dazzles-encore-performance/77952994/
Video:
Local Media:
Caldwell on takeaways from the 49ers' film: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-takeaways-from-the-49ers-film/96bb7298-6def-4664-ad5b-1e821728f0c5
3 and Out with Chris Spielman: Week 16: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/3--Out-with-Chris-Spielman-Week-16/0e2f6a2d-a5ea-48a8-aae8-d1111f761a56
Tori's Take: One more to compete, improve, win: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Toris-Take-One-more-to-compete-improve-win/d23fb6dd-af80-4ca4-91ae-54d71ea33a3f
Watch Detroit Lions reporters discuss whether Jim Caldwell deserves another season: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/12/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_64.html
National Media:
TJ Jones, Quandre Diggs could play their way into larger roles in 2016: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21334/emerging-tj-jones-quandre-diggs-could-play-their-way-into-larger-roles-in-2016
Calvin Johnson's importance to Lions franchise has been undeniable: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21326/calvin-johnsons-importance-to-lions-franchise-has-been-undeniable
Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford move up NFL all-time yardage lists: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21305/calvin-johnson-matthew-stafford-move-up-nfl-all-time-yardage-lists
Thirty-nine things we learned from Week 16: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000610847/article/thirtynine-things-we-learned-from-week-16
Calvin Johnson rebounds after back-to-back one-catch outings: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-san-francisco-49ers-rebound-big-day-122815
NFL morning after: The ’72 Dolphins deserve to celebrate (The Lions can no longer justify Calvin Johnson’s salary. Johnson had 77 yards for the Lions in yesterday’s win over the 49ers, which is one of his best recent games. But that’s just the problem: Johnson has reached a point in his career where 77 yards is one of his best games. And yet at $20.6 million, Johnson’s cap hit is by far the biggest for any wide receiver in the NFL. That cap hit rises to more than $24 million next year, and there’s simply no way to justify paying a declining player anything close to that kind of money. There’s no way any other team would trade for a contract like Johnson’s, so unless Johnson is willing to take a massive pay cut next year, the Lions are going to have to cut him in the offseason. It sounds crazy to say Detroit would cut the great Megatron, but that’s life in the NFL.): http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/28/nfl-morning-after-the-72-dolphins-deserve-to-celebrate/
SF-DET Grades: Theo Riddick breaks Lions’ franchise record: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/12/28/pro-sf-det-grades-theo-riddick-breaks-lions-franchise-record/
Local Media:
KEY QUESTIONS: Caldwell not worrying about future with team: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Caldwell-not-worrying-about-future-with-team/56b44789-2fa4-484a-a4f1-100b1c2ad554
O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: The case for Caldwell: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-The-case-for-Caldwell/9436eda2-c641-45d3-a783-6e6509c0ff41
Lions notes: Jones finally finds flow with first TD catch: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/29/detroit-lions-tj-jones-first-td-catch/78006378/
Is two seasons enough time for Lions' Caldwell?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-future/77977522/
Lions' Caldwell: Players don't quit on coaches in NFL: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-no-quitting-nfl/77990664/
Lions extra points: Overheard, talking points, more: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/detroit-lions-extra-points/77963552/
Detroit 32, San Francisco 17: Why the Lions won: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/detroit-lions-san-francisco-ers/77963544/
Katzenstein: Bad teams boost Lions' resume: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/katzenstein-bad-teams-boost-lions-resume/77982802/
Lions' Copeland produces when called into action: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/lions-copeland-produces-when-called-into-action/77988014/
Lions' Stafford wants Cooter back, 'no question': http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/lions-matthew-stafford-wants-jim-bob-cooter-back-no-question/77968544/
Caldwell 'not worried' about evaluation by new Lions GM: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/caldwell-not-worried-about-evaluation-by-new-lions-gm/77977338/
Detroit Lions snap counts: In quick return from concussion, Glover Quin plays every snap: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_snap_counts_in_q.html
3 things we learned about the Lions: Matthew Stafford is having a better year than Aaron Rodgers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/3_things_we_learned_about_the_44.html
Jim Caldwell bats away questions about job security with Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/jim_caldwell_bats_away_questio.html
Jim Caldwell pushes the right buttons in Lions' win against 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_jim_caldwell_pushes_the.html
2 young Detroit Lions players making cases for expanded roles in 2016: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_tj_jones_devin_t.html
Detroit Lions teammates 'desperate' to see Ezekiel Ansah become team's single-season sack king: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_ezekiel_ansah_3.html
Column: Calvin Johnson could be done at Ford Field, but probably not: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/column_calvin_johnson_could_be.html
Detroit Lions notes: Matthew Stafford on a ‘fine run': http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151228/detroit-lions-notes-matthew-stafford-on-a-fine-run
Detroit Lions — Five reasons Jim Caldwell could keep his job: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151228/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reasons-jim-caldwell-could-keep-his-job
If Lions are serious about change, Johnson played last game at Ford Field: http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/if-lions-serious-about-change-johnson-played-last-game-at-ford-field
Notes: Stafford among top ten in QB rating: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/28/10673044/lions-notes-matthew-stafford-top-ten-passer-rating-rating-theo-riddick-record
PFF Grades: Riddick cares not for your ankles: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/28/10674148/lions-49ers-pff-grades-theo-riddick-cares-not-for-your-ankles
Grades:
Detroit News Lions grades: Stafford dazzles in encore performance: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/lions-grade-stafford-dazzles-encore-performance/77952994/
Video:
Local Media:
Caldwell on takeaways from the 49ers' film: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-takeaways-from-the-49ers-film/96bb7298-6def-4664-ad5b-1e821728f0c5
3 and Out with Chris Spielman: Week 16: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/3--Out-with-Chris-Spielman-Week-16/0e2f6a2d-a5ea-48a8-aae8-d1111f761a56
Tori's Take: One more to compete, improve, win: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Toris-Take-One-more-to-compete-improve-win/d23fb6dd-af80-4ca4-91ae-54d71ea33a3f
Watch Detroit Lions reporters discuss whether Jim Caldwell deserves another season: http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/12/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_64.html
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Morning Lions Links for Monday 12-28-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford up, Joique Bell down in Lions' win: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21322/calvin-johnson-matthew-stafford-up-joique-bell-down-in-lions-win
Game balls (Matthew Stafford. He has thrived under offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter. Stafford completed 29 of 37 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns. It is his fourth consecutive multi-touchdown game and yet another one where he appeared in complete control of the Lions’ offense.): http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/193420/week-16-game-balls-ryan-mallett-johnny-manziel-julio-jones-among-sundays-stars
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Stafford would like to have Cooter back: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Stafford-would-like-to-have-Cooter-back/5400de98-a5e2-4ecf-940b-fc39c9cc8125
FOUR DOWNS: Riddick's franchise record: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Riddicks-franchise-record/18a67399-92d2-4dd6-920c-ece034da65ee
Lions notes: Defense gets message, wakes up in 2nd half: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/detroit-lions-defense/77962940/
Seidel: Stafford's progress may keep Cooter on the job: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-jim-bob-cooter/77959538/
Seidel: Lions' seesaw season could cost Megatron, Caldwell: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-seesaw-changes/77962228/
Lions' Riddick sets new team record for receiving for RBs: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-theo-riddick-new-record-receiving-running-backs/77960854/
3 Lions questions: Relax, Megatron's not going anywhere: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/detroit-lions-three-questions/77962656/
Four downs: Lions take advantage of 49ers' jumpy D-line: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/four-downs-lions-take-advantage-49ers-jumpy-d-line/77958274/
Wojo: Stafford, Johnson rekindle the spark: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2015/12/27/wojo-stafford-johnson-rekindle-spark/77960924/
Revived Lions defense stifles 49ers: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/revived-lions-defense-stifles-ers/77958866/
Lions sticking with plan to let new GM decide on Caldwell: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/lions-sticking-with-plan-to-let-new-gm-decide-on-caldwell/77951972/
Mercurial Riddick leaves 49ers empty-handed: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/mercurial-riddick-leaves-49ers-empty-handed/77955316/
Lions' next opponent: Bears halt 3-game skid with win over Bucs: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/lions-next-opponent-bears-halt-3-game-skid-win-over-bucs/77963050/
Defensive adjustments, 49ers penalties among keys for Detroit Lions in win: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/defensive_adjustments_49ers_pe.html
Lions postgame: Matthew Stafford spreads out the touches in win over 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_postgame_matthew_staffor_3.html
Lions QB Matthew Stafford: I want Jim Bob Cooter to return in 2016: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/matthew_stafford_id_love_for_j.html
Theo Riddick sets Detroit Lions' franchise record, should break second in season finale: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/theo_riddick_sets_detroit_lion.html
Lions president Rod Wood: Jim Caldwell's fate still undecided: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_president_rod_wood_jim_c.html
Pat Caputo - Detroit Lions, Megatron and why what needs to occur likely won’t happen: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151227/pat-caputo-detroit-lions-megatron-and-why-what-needs-to-occur-likely-wont-happen
Detroit Lions notes: Defense shuts out 49ers in second half: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151227/detroit-lions-notes-defense-shuts-out-49ers-in-second-half
Detroit Lions — Offense rolls again in 32-17 win over Niners: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151227/detroit-lions-x2014-offense-rolls-again-in-32-17-win-over-niners
Detroit Lions — Theo Riddick has another big day, sets franchise record: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151227/detroit-lions-x2014-theo-riddick-has-another-big-day-sets-franchise-record
Calvin Johnson On Future With Lions: 'I Don't Think About That Stuff': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/12/27/calvin-johnson-on-future-with-lions-i-dont-think-about-that-stuff/
$.10 After NFL Week 16 (Very quietly, the Detroit Lions are one of the better teams in the league over the second half of the season. They whipped visiting San Francisco 32-19 to improve to 6-9, which isn’t bad considering they started 1-7. Factor in they got hosed by the officials in Seattle and lost to Green Bay only because Head Coach Jim Caldwell didn’t expect a Hail Mary, and it’s easy to see Detroit being 8-7. Matthew Stafford has been outstanding even with Calvin Johnson not providing much lately. Firing most of the offensive staff after the loss in London worked. Unfortunately it was too little, too late to salvage the season.): http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2742/$10-After-NFL-Week-16
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Grades:
Freep Lions Grades: Stafford, Johnson shine, LBs struggle: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/lions-49ers-grades/77953946/
MLive Detroit Lions report card: QB Matthew Stafford, key coaching calls fuel win over 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_report_card_san.html
CBS Local Detroit Team Grades: Detroit Lions Look Impressive In Second-Half Shutout Of San Francisco 49ers: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/12/27/team-grades-detroit-lions-look-impressive-in-second-half-shutout-of-san-francisco-49ers/
CBS Grades (Lions get a B+:
Power Rankings:
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
Local Media:
Video:
National Media:
Local Media:
National Media:
Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford up, Joique Bell down in Lions' win: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21322/calvin-johnson-matthew-stafford-up-joique-bell-down-in-lions-win
Game balls (Matthew Stafford. He has thrived under offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter. Stafford completed 29 of 37 passes for 301 yards and two touchdowns. It is his fourth consecutive multi-touchdown game and yet another one where he appeared in complete control of the Lions’ offense.): http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/193420/week-16-game-balls-ryan-mallett-johnny-manziel-julio-jones-among-sundays-stars
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: Stafford would like to have Cooter back: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Stafford-would-like-to-have-Cooter-back/5400de98-a5e2-4ecf-940b-fc39c9cc8125
FOUR DOWNS: Riddick's franchise record: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Riddicks-franchise-record/18a67399-92d2-4dd6-920c-ece034da65ee
Lions notes: Defense gets message, wakes up in 2nd half: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/detroit-lions-defense/77962940/
Seidel: Stafford's progress may keep Cooter on the job: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-jim-bob-cooter/77959538/
Seidel: Lions' seesaw season could cost Megatron, Caldwell: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-seesaw-changes/77962228/
Lions' Riddick sets new team record for receiving for RBs: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-theo-riddick-new-record-receiving-running-backs/77960854/
3 Lions questions: Relax, Megatron's not going anywhere: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/detroit-lions-three-questions/77962656/
Four downs: Lions take advantage of 49ers' jumpy D-line: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/four-downs-lions-take-advantage-49ers-jumpy-d-line/77958274/
Wojo: Stafford, Johnson rekindle the spark: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2015/12/27/wojo-stafford-johnson-rekindle-spark/77960924/
Revived Lions defense stifles 49ers: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/revived-lions-defense-stifles-ers/77958866/
Lions sticking with plan to let new GM decide on Caldwell: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/lions-sticking-with-plan-to-let-new-gm-decide-on-caldwell/77951972/
Mercurial Riddick leaves 49ers empty-handed: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/mercurial-riddick-leaves-49ers-empty-handed/77955316/
Lions' next opponent: Bears halt 3-game skid with win over Bucs: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/28/lions-next-opponent-bears-halt-3-game-skid-win-over-bucs/77963050/
Defensive adjustments, 49ers penalties among keys for Detroit Lions in win: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/defensive_adjustments_49ers_pe.html
Lions postgame: Matthew Stafford spreads out the touches in win over 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_postgame_matthew_staffor_3.html
Lions QB Matthew Stafford: I want Jim Bob Cooter to return in 2016: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/matthew_stafford_id_love_for_j.html
Theo Riddick sets Detroit Lions' franchise record, should break second in season finale: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/theo_riddick_sets_detroit_lion.html
Lions president Rod Wood: Jim Caldwell's fate still undecided: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_president_rod_wood_jim_c.html
Pat Caputo - Detroit Lions, Megatron and why what needs to occur likely won’t happen: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151227/pat-caputo-detroit-lions-megatron-and-why-what-needs-to-occur-likely-wont-happen
Detroit Lions notes: Defense shuts out 49ers in second half: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151227/detroit-lions-notes-defense-shuts-out-49ers-in-second-half
Detroit Lions — Offense rolls again in 32-17 win over Niners: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151227/detroit-lions-x2014-offense-rolls-again-in-32-17-win-over-niners
Detroit Lions — Theo Riddick has another big day, sets franchise record: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151227/detroit-lions-x2014-theo-riddick-has-another-big-day-sets-franchise-record
Calvin Johnson On Future With Lions: 'I Don't Think About That Stuff': http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/12/27/calvin-johnson-on-future-with-lions-i-dont-think-about-that-stuff/
$.10 After NFL Week 16 (Very quietly, the Detroit Lions are one of the better teams in the league over the second half of the season. They whipped visiting San Francisco 32-19 to improve to 6-9, which isn’t bad considering they started 1-7. Factor in they got hosed by the officials in Seattle and lost to Green Bay only because Head Coach Jim Caldwell didn’t expect a Hail Mary, and it’s easy to see Detroit being 8-7. Matthew Stafford has been outstanding even with Calvin Johnson not providing much lately. Firing most of the offensive staff after the loss in London worked. Unfortunately it was too little, too late to salvage the season.): http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2742/$10-After-NFL-Week-16
Articles from Opposing Team's Media:
Grades:
Freep Lions Grades: Stafford, Johnson shine, LBs struggle: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/lions-49ers-grades/77953946/
MLive Detroit Lions report card: QB Matthew Stafford, key coaching calls fuel win over 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_report_card_san.html
CBS Local Detroit Team Grades: Detroit Lions Look Impressive In Second-Half Shutout Of San Francisco 49ers: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/12/27/team-grades-detroit-lions-look-impressive-in-second-half-shutout-of-san-francisco-49ers/
CBS Grades (Lions get a B+:
Power Rankings:
Miscellaneous:
National Media:
Local Media:
Video:
National Media:
Local Media:
Evening Lions Links for Sunday 12-27-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Lions work younger players, including Brandon Copeland, into rotation: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21300/lions-work-younger-players-including-brandon-copeland-into-rotation
Matthew Stafford's progress means Lions should try to keep Jim Bob Cooter: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21310/matthew-staffords-progress-means-lions-should-try-to-keep-jim-bob-cooter
Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford move up NFL all-time yardage lists: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21305/calvin-johnson-matthew-stafford-move-up-nfl-all-time-yardage-lists
Mr. Swanson has things on his mind other than snapping a football: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25428062/look-travis-swanson-has-things-on-his-mind-other-than-snapping-a-football
Solid game for Stafford as Lions top 49ers: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/27/solid-game-for-stafford-as-lions-top-49ers/
Lions beat 49ers 32-17, taking advantage of many mistakes: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-beat-49ers-32-17-taking-advantage-many-212730520--nfl.html
Local Media:
O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: How did Megatron impact game?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara-burning-questions/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-How-did-Megatron-impact-game/c59aac39-68fe-4645-8542-d7c36ad26d21
RECAP: Lions vs. 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/RECAP-Lions-vs-49ers/a77a19f5-af7a-4b65-a60d-4f137c34b925
Johnson unleashed as Lions power past 49ers, 32-17: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-san-francisco-49ers/77948516/
Lions' Wood: Caldwell's future still up to next GM: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-general-manager-search/77952056/
Stafford has golden touch, Johnson shines vs. 49ers: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/stafford-has-golden-touch-johnson-shines-vs-49ers/77949352/
Glover Quin plays, extends streak to 99 games: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/glover-quin-will-play-extend-streak-to-99-games/77942988/
Jim Caldwell tells Lions' radio network: We're winning with the right kind of people: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/jim_caldwell_tells_lions_radio_5.html
Calvin Johnson, in perhaps his final home game with Lions, fuels comeback win against 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/calvin_johnson_in_perhaps_his.html
Third-quarter update: Lions struggling in red zone, but extend lead over 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/third-quarter_update_lions_49e.html
Halftime analysis: Detroit Lions defense getting ripped by awful 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/halftime_analysis_detroit_lion_5.html
First-quarter update: 49ers jump out to early lead with TD on opening drive: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/first-quarter_update_lions_49e.html
Video:
Game 15: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/12/game-15-lions-vs-49ers-video-highlights.html
National Media:
Lions work younger players, including Brandon Copeland, into rotation: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21300/lions-work-younger-players-including-brandon-copeland-into-rotation
Matthew Stafford's progress means Lions should try to keep Jim Bob Cooter: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21310/matthew-staffords-progress-means-lions-should-try-to-keep-jim-bob-cooter
Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford move up NFL all-time yardage lists: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21305/calvin-johnson-matthew-stafford-move-up-nfl-all-time-yardage-lists
Mr. Swanson has things on his mind other than snapping a football: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25428062/look-travis-swanson-has-things-on-his-mind-other-than-snapping-a-football
Solid game for Stafford as Lions top 49ers: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/27/solid-game-for-stafford-as-lions-top-49ers/
Lions beat 49ers 32-17, taking advantage of many mistakes: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-beat-49ers-32-17-taking-advantage-many-212730520--nfl.html
Local Media:
O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: How did Megatron impact game?: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara-burning-questions/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-How-did-Megatron-impact-game/c59aac39-68fe-4645-8542-d7c36ad26d21
RECAP: Lions vs. 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/RECAP-Lions-vs-49ers/a77a19f5-af7a-4b65-a60d-4f137c34b925
Johnson unleashed as Lions power past 49ers, 32-17: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-san-francisco-49ers/77948516/
Lions' Wood: Caldwell's future still up to next GM: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-general-manager-search/77952056/
Stafford has golden touch, Johnson shines vs. 49ers: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/stafford-has-golden-touch-johnson-shines-vs-49ers/77949352/
Glover Quin plays, extends streak to 99 games: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/glover-quin-will-play-extend-streak-to-99-games/77942988/
Jim Caldwell tells Lions' radio network: We're winning with the right kind of people: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/jim_caldwell_tells_lions_radio_5.html
Calvin Johnson, in perhaps his final home game with Lions, fuels comeback win against 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/calvin_johnson_in_perhaps_his.html
Third-quarter update: Lions struggling in red zone, but extend lead over 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/third-quarter_update_lions_49e.html
Halftime analysis: Detroit Lions defense getting ripped by awful 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/halftime_analysis_detroit_lion_5.html
First-quarter update: 49ers jump out to early lead with TD on opening drive: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/first-quarter_update_lions_49e.html
Video:
Game 15: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/12/game-15-lions-vs-49ers-video-highlights.html
Game 15 Lions Vs 49ers Video Highlights
Video:
Highlights:
T.J. Jones with a 29-yard touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000609726/T-J-Jones-with-a-29-yard-touchdown
Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson for the 1-yd touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000610074/Matthew-Stafford-to-Calvin-Johnson-for-the-1-yd-touchdown
Joique Bell with a 1-yard touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000609788/Joique-Bell-with-a-1-yard-touchdown
Matt Stafford to Golden Tate for 36 yards: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000609872/Matt-Stafford-to-Golden-Tate-for-36-yards
Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson for 29 yards: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000610079/Matthew-Stafford-to-Calvin-Johnson-for-29-yards
Matt Stafford to Eric Ebron for 20 yards: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000609987/Matt-Stafford-to-Eric-Ebron-for-20-yards
Lions fake a punt for a first down: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000609783/Lions-fake-a-punt-for-a-first-down
Josh Bynes strip sacks Blaine Gabbert: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000609844/Josh-Bynes-strip-sacks-Blaine-Gabbert
Lions vs. 49ers: full highlights: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-vs-49ers-full-highlights/8ef6d518-396f-4c06-b7ec-79637b0c91bd
Interviews:
Caldwell on the team's performance in Week 16: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-the-teams-performance-in-Week-16/a8d369c6-bacc-42f4-a48c-e3fe63b96358
Stafford on win vs. 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-win-vs-49ers/fecfbeef-d743-4b54-a49b-11caefb8b855
Riddick on record-breaking season: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Riddick-on-record-breaking-season/f393b561-cad9-4b1b-827c-771981d9ef85
Johnson on beating the 49ers:5nbsp; http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-beating-the-49ers/500a9214-cb55-413a-b51e-d213df6292e1
Postgame 1 on 1: Calvin Johnson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Calvin-Johnson/ddaad67b-d44a-4d4c-aa0c-3594f9a88729
Ebron on the offense in Week 16: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ebron-on-the-offense-in-Week-16/ef4e490d-e6cd-4ab1-85d6-89c9f6d2b157
Postgame 1 on 1: Haloti Ngata: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Haloti-Ngata/2688b98f-0fba-4cf3-b058-4ecb718cf5aa
Ansah on the defense in Week 16: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ansah-on-the-defense-in-Week-16/a555d231-a2c3-4a57-9562-9dfae31d6eb0
Jones on his first career touchdown: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jones-on-his-first-career-touchdown/3492479c-dcdd-4094-8411-29e8f3d3248b
Bynes on the defense in the win over the 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bynes-on-the-defense-in-the-win-over-the-49ers/73f4bd14-a27e-4fdc-a950-045c990d9dcc
Quin on beating the 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-beating-the-49ers/649721f9-f3dd-4562-842a-3fd0f46332a0
Recaps:
Second half defensive shutout powers Lions to win: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Second-half-defensive-shutout-powers-Lions-to-win/9b146c71-5549-4031-94a7-081a04c7b1cd
What's next for Lions after home finale?: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/77959078/
Katz and Wojo on Lions win over 49ers: http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/77961148/
Watch highlights from the Lions' win over the San Francisco 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/watch_highlights_from_the_lion_5.html
Highlights:
T.J. Jones with a 29-yard touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000609726/T-J-Jones-with-a-29-yard-touchdown
Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson for the 1-yd touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000610074/Matthew-Stafford-to-Calvin-Johnson-for-the-1-yd-touchdown
Joique Bell with a 1-yard touchdown: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000609788/Joique-Bell-with-a-1-yard-touchdown
Matt Stafford to Golden Tate for 36 yards: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000609872/Matt-Stafford-to-Golden-Tate-for-36-yards
Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson for 29 yards: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000610079/Matthew-Stafford-to-Calvin-Johnson-for-29-yards
Matt Stafford to Eric Ebron for 20 yards: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000609987/Matt-Stafford-to-Eric-Ebron-for-20-yards
Lions fake a punt for a first down: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000609783/Lions-fake-a-punt-for-a-first-down
Josh Bynes strip sacks Blaine Gabbert: http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000609844/Josh-Bynes-strip-sacks-Blaine-Gabbert
Lions vs. 49ers: full highlights: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-vs-49ers-full-highlights/8ef6d518-396f-4c06-b7ec-79637b0c91bd
Interviews:
Caldwell on the team's performance in Week 16: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-the-teams-performance-in-Week-16/a8d369c6-bacc-42f4-a48c-e3fe63b96358
Stafford on win vs. 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-win-vs-49ers/fecfbeef-d743-4b54-a49b-11caefb8b855
Riddick on record-breaking season: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Riddick-on-record-breaking-season/f393b561-cad9-4b1b-827c-771981d9ef85
Johnson on beating the 49ers:5nbsp; http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-beating-the-49ers/500a9214-cb55-413a-b51e-d213df6292e1
Postgame 1 on 1: Calvin Johnson: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Calvin-Johnson/ddaad67b-d44a-4d4c-aa0c-3594f9a88729
Ebron on the offense in Week 16: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ebron-on-the-offense-in-Week-16/ef4e490d-e6cd-4ab1-85d6-89c9f6d2b157
Postgame 1 on 1: Haloti Ngata: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Postgame-1-on-1-Haloti-Ngata/2688b98f-0fba-4cf3-b058-4ecb718cf5aa
Ansah on the defense in Week 16: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ansah-on-the-defense-in-Week-16/a555d231-a2c3-4a57-9562-9dfae31d6eb0
Jones on his first career touchdown: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jones-on-his-first-career-touchdown/3492479c-dcdd-4094-8411-29e8f3d3248b
Bynes on the defense in the win over the 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bynes-on-the-defense-in-the-win-over-the-49ers/73f4bd14-a27e-4fdc-a950-045c990d9dcc
Quin on beating the 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-beating-the-49ers/649721f9-f3dd-4562-842a-3fd0f46332a0
Recaps:
Second half defensive shutout powers Lions to win: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Second-half-defensive-shutout-powers-Lions-to-win/9b146c71-5549-4031-94a7-081a04c7b1cd
What's next for Lions after home finale?: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/77959078/
Katz and Wojo on Lions win over 49ers: http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/77961148/
Watch highlights from the Lions' win over the San Francisco 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/watch_highlights_from_the_lion_5.html
Pre-Game Lions Links for Sunday 12-27-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Matthew Stafford could pass Jeff Garcia in all-time passing yards Sunday: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21254/matthew-stafford-could-pass-jeff-garcia-in-all-time-passing-yards-sunday
Local Media:
Lions S Glover Quin cleared to return from concussion, run start streak to 99 games: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_s_glover_quin_cleared_to.html
3 Detroit Lions to watch: WR on TD binge, DE nearing team record and QB coming off best game: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/3_detroit_lions_to_watch_san_f.html
5 things to watch: The struggling Calvin Johnson could be playing his final home game with Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/5_things_to_watch_the_struggli.html
Darius Slay grows up from kid in Lions' locker room to team captain in home finale: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/for_darius_slay_from_kid_in_th.html
Video:
Local Media:
National Media:
Matthew Stafford could pass Jeff Garcia in all-time passing yards Sunday: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21254/matthew-stafford-could-pass-jeff-garcia-in-all-time-passing-yards-sunday
Local Media:
O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: The sack race: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/final-thoughts/article-1/OHARAS-FINAL-THOUGHTS-The-sack-race/336badf4-e651-4c70-b840-8a6feb26792c
3 Detroit Lions to watch: WR on TD binge, DE nearing team record and QB coming off best game: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/3_detroit_lions_to_watch_san_f.html
5 things to watch: The struggling Calvin Johnson could be playing his final home game with Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/5_things_to_watch_the_struggli.html
Darius Slay grows up from kid in Lions' locker room to team captain in home finale: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/for_darius_slay_from_kid_in_th.html
Video:
Local Media:
Keys To The Game: Lions Vs. 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Keys-to-the-Game-Lions-vs-49ers/d6dcd87b-979b-4977-8103-cf11df89a414
Coffee with Coach: Week 16: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Coffee-with-Coach-Week-16/9015a015-6616-44fd-b910-f6ff45a6b949
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Morning Lions Links for Sunday 12-27-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
49ers bring back Jarryd Hayne: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/26/49ers-bring-back-jarryd-hayne/
Local Media:
Lions kicker Prater pleased with his performance: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/26/detroit-lions-matt-prater/77925646/
Don Carey: Win over Saints shows Lions still fighting: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-don-carey/77938330/
The other side: Tomsula nothing like Harbaugh as 49ers coach: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-san-francisco-ers/77937742/
Lions vs. 49ers: Scouting report, prediction: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/26/lions-vs-49ers-scouting-report-prediction/77923830/
Riddick’s fancy stepping impresses Lions teammates: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/26/riddicks-fancy-stepping-impresses-lions-teammates/77930372/
Michigan's Joe Staley still the guts of the Niners' line: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/26/michigans-joe-staley-still-the-guts-of-the-niners-line/77924018/
Detroit Lions open up practices to those in need: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_charity.html
Detroit Lions — Game day notes vs. San Francisco 49ers: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151226/detroit-lions-x2014-game-day-notes-vs-san-francisco-49ers
Detroit Lions — Five keys to the game vs. the 49ers: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151226/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-to-the-game-vs-the-49ers
Detroit Lions — Five things to know about game-changing ability of Calvin Johnson: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151226/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-about-game-changing-ability-of-calvin-johnson
Video:
Local Media:
Dave, Carlos see easy Lions win over 49ers: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/26/77905186/
National Media:
49ers bring back Jarryd Hayne: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/26/49ers-bring-back-jarryd-hayne/
Local Media:
Lions kicker Prater pleased with his performance: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/26/detroit-lions-matt-prater/77925646/
Don Carey: Win over Saints shows Lions still fighting: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-don-carey/77938330/
The other side: Tomsula nothing like Harbaugh as 49ers coach: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/27/detroit-lions-san-francisco-ers/77937742/
Lions vs. 49ers: Scouting report, prediction: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/26/lions-vs-49ers-scouting-report-prediction/77923830/
Riddick’s fancy stepping impresses Lions teammates: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/26/riddicks-fancy-stepping-impresses-lions-teammates/77930372/
Michigan's Joe Staley still the guts of the Niners' line: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/26/michigans-joe-staley-still-the-guts-of-the-niners-line/77924018/
Detroit Lions open up practices to those in need: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_charity.html
Detroit Lions — Game day notes vs. San Francisco 49ers: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151226/detroit-lions-x2014-game-day-notes-vs-san-francisco-49ers
Detroit Lions — Five keys to the game vs. the 49ers: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151226/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-to-the-game-vs-the-49ers
Detroit Lions — Five things to know about game-changing ability of Calvin Johnson: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151226/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-about-game-changing-ability-of-calvin-johnson
Video:
Local Media:
Dave, Carlos see easy Lions win over 49ers: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/26/77905186/
Friday, December 25, 2015
Morning Lions Links for Saturday 12-26-15
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Sebastian Janikowski ties Hanson's NFL record for 50-yard field goals: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/25/sebastian-janikowski-ties-nfl-record-for-50-yard-field-goals/
NFL season marked by mediocrity, not parity in 2015: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-season-marked-mediocrity-not-parity-2015-191925877--nfl.html
Local Media:
O'HARA'S FRIDAY FOCUS: There's more to come from Ansah: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FRIDAY-FOCUS-Theres-more-to-come-from-Ansah/5155e753-1af8-4b2f-848a-3d1e8daeb4ca
INJURY REPORT: Week 16 game designations: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/injury-report/article-1/INJURY-REPORT-Week-16-game-designations/3858f5b6-53c3-4d11-90cf-0914b146c5e1
Lions' Abdullah avoids doghouse after latest fumble: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/25/ameer-abdullah-fumbles/77904036/
Bah, humbug! Ebron, Moore fined for Christmas cleats: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/25/lions-eric-ebron-lance-moore-fined-for-christmas-cleats/77905924/
Lions vs. 49ers: Home finale is chance to play for pride: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/25/lions-vs-49ers-home-finale-offers-shot-play-pride/77911344/
Lions find joy at Christmas despite having to work: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/25/lions-find-joy-christmas-despite-work/77912196/
On brink of 1,000, Boldin comes full circle vs. Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/25/on-brink-of-1000-boldin-comes-full-circle-vs-lions/77910348/
Lions appreciate Martha Ford's Christmas practice visit: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/25/lions-appreciate-martha-fords-christmas-practice-visit/77905728/
7 Detroit Lions starters questionable for home finale against San Francisco: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_49ers_injury_rep.html
Lions' Glover Quin returns to practice, could preserve start streak against 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_glover_quin_returns_to_p.html
Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford attends Christmas Day practice: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_owner_martha_firestone_f.html
After hot second half, Matthew Stafford's numbers suddenly look pretty good: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/after_hot_second_half_matthew.html
Detroit Lions matchup: San Francisco brings punchless offense to Ford Field: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_matchup_san_fran_1.html
Lions' Glover Quin is having a pretty good Christmas: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_glover_quin_is_having_a.html
2016 Draft:
Prospects to watch in Saturday bowl games: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000607734/article/kenny-clark-among-top-prospects-playing-in-saturday-bowls
Draft prospects to keep an eye on for each bowl team: http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/24/2016-nfl-draft-prospects-college-football-bowl-games-week-2
Video:
Local Media:
Caldwell on Lions in the community: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-Lions-in-the-community/0584d8b6-3114-41f8-acf1-7266420fc146
Quin on returning to practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-returning-to-practice/762afc41-66bd-4cc6-9e4f-465052c648a1
Answer the Bell: Best and worst Christmas gifts: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Answer-the-Bell-Best-and-worst-Christmas-gifts/4fe1a150-c4aa-42b2-b092-094e95ce7890
Opposing View: San Fransisco 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Opposing-View-San-Fransisco-49ers/6ef9c049-a768-4a29-b0f8-75e6106031d9
National Media:
Sebastian Janikowski ties Hanson's NFL record for 50-yard field goals: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/12/25/sebastian-janikowski-ties-nfl-record-for-50-yard-field-goals/
NFL season marked by mediocrity, not parity in 2015: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-season-marked-mediocrity-not-parity-2015-191925877--nfl.html
Local Media:
O'HARA'S FRIDAY FOCUS: There's more to come from Ansah: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FRIDAY-FOCUS-Theres-more-to-come-from-Ansah/5155e753-1af8-4b2f-848a-3d1e8daeb4ca
INJURY REPORT: Week 16 game designations: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/injury-report/article-1/INJURY-REPORT-Week-16-game-designations/3858f5b6-53c3-4d11-90cf-0914b146c5e1
Lions' Abdullah avoids doghouse after latest fumble: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/25/ameer-abdullah-fumbles/77904036/
Bah, humbug! Ebron, Moore fined for Christmas cleats: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/25/lions-eric-ebron-lance-moore-fined-for-christmas-cleats/77905924/
Lions vs. 49ers: Home finale is chance to play for pride: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/25/lions-vs-49ers-home-finale-offers-shot-play-pride/77911344/
Lions find joy at Christmas despite having to work: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/25/lions-find-joy-christmas-despite-work/77912196/
On brink of 1,000, Boldin comes full circle vs. Lions: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/25/on-brink-of-1000-boldin-comes-full-circle-vs-lions/77910348/
Lions appreciate Martha Ford's Christmas practice visit: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/25/lions-appreciate-martha-fords-christmas-practice-visit/77905728/
7 Detroit Lions starters questionable for home finale against San Francisco: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_49ers_injury_rep.html
Lions' Glover Quin returns to practice, could preserve start streak against 49ers: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_glover_quin_returns_to_p.html
Lions owner Martha Firestone Ford attends Christmas Day practice: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_owner_martha_firestone_f.html
After hot second half, Matthew Stafford's numbers suddenly look pretty good: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/after_hot_second_half_matthew.html
Detroit Lions matchup: San Francisco brings punchless offense to Ford Field: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_matchup_san_fran_1.html
Lions' Glover Quin is having a pretty good Christmas: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_glover_quin_is_having_a.html
2016 Draft:
Prospects to watch in Saturday bowl games: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000607734/article/kenny-clark-among-top-prospects-playing-in-saturday-bowls
Draft prospects to keep an eye on for each bowl team: http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/24/2016-nfl-draft-prospects-college-football-bowl-games-week-2
Video:
Local Media:
Caldwell on Lions in the community: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-Lions-in-the-community/0584d8b6-3114-41f8-acf1-7266420fc146
Quin on returning to practice: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-returning-to-practice/762afc41-66bd-4cc6-9e4f-465052c648a1
Answer the Bell: Best and worst Christmas gifts: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Answer-the-Bell-Best-and-worst-Christmas-gifts/4fe1a150-c4aa-42b2-b092-094e95ce7890
Opposing View: San Fransisco 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Opposing-View-San-Fransisco-49ers/6ef9c049-a768-4a29-b0f8-75e6106031d9
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Morning Lions Links for Friday 12-25-15
Merry Christmas!!!
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter explains Calvin Johnson's lack of production: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21292/lions-oc-jim-bob-cooter-explains-calvin-johnsons-recent-lack-of-production
Matthew Stafford knows there are a lot of unknowns this offseason: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21281/matthew-stafford-knows-there-are-a-lot-of-unknowns-this-offseason
Megatron's finale?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000608367/article/is-sunday-megatrons-final-home-game-with-lions
Six Points: 49ers vs. Lions: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/six-points-san-francisco-49ers-detroit-lions-122415
Don Carey taking theological classes after Lions practices: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/don-carey-taking-theological-classes-lions-practices-080624471--nfl.html
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: O-line improves, but can still be better: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-O-line-improves-but-can-still-be-better/7f72f0bd-72e5-4505-b73f-5f0b4839c74c
10 takeaways from Austin & Cooter: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-takeaways-from-Austin--Cooter/331a1ec6-e8fc-4948-a66b-a3633b8df2e0
PRACTICE REPORT: Glover Quin still out for Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Glover-Quin-still-out-for-Lions/64e5632e-2131-4eed-9f7e-00173e57006d
Is Lions' Stafford a Top-10 NFL quarterback?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-top-10/77887766/
Bad season hasn't dimmed coaching star of Lions' Austin: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/detroit-lions-teryl-austin/77877954/
Lions' Teryl Austin not a fan of the holidays: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/detroit-lions-christmas/77883260/
Lions' Tate not being used as deep threat: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/lions-tate-not-being-used-deep-threat/77884788/
Lions rally around success of ex-teammate Kellen Moore: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/lions-rally-around-ex-teammate-kellen-moore/77895550/
Saints nearly break Johnson's catch streak: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-catch-streak/77895570/
Jim Harbaugh's influence evident in 49ers: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/jim-harbaugh-influence-evident-ers-dna/77892504/
Lions' Glover Quin misses second straight practice despite showing signs of improvement: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_glover_quin_misses_secon.html
First look: Can Detroit Lions take advantage of San Francisco 49ers' NFL-worst offense?: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/first_look_can_detroit_lions_t.html
Calvin Johnson may have to take pay cut to remain with Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/calvin_johnson_may_have_to_tak.html
The Detroit Lions, on a short week, are not in the holiday spirit: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/the_detroit_lions_on_a_short_w.html
Notes: Calvin Johnson's future in question?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/24/10663650/lions-notes-speculation-of-calvin-johnsons-future-runs-wild
Previews and Predictions:
Game 15: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/12/game-15-lions-vs-49ers-previews-and.html
2016 Draft:
College bowl viewing guide for potential Detroit Lions draft prospects, Dec. 24 and beyond: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/college_bowl_viewing_guide_for.html
Video:
National Media:
What's free agent future for Forte, Megatron?: http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000608519
Local Media:
Caldwell on homefield advantage: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-homefield-advantage/9f75319a-877c-430d-a88b-19c6438be228
Austin on the 49ers offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-the-49ers-offense/9d37a7d7-e334-4b8a-b42c-2d55a9882e88
Cooter on the 49ers defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cooter-on-the-49ers-defense/6e2c886c-1ed9-45fe-9cde-42763a737a35
Lions Weekly Matchup: 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-Weekly-Matchup-49ers/75262b22-e491-4251-bea1-3dff17a406c3
Freep Santas deliver their Lions' gifts: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/77883916/
Lions Articles:
National Media:
Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter explains Calvin Johnson's lack of production: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21292/lions-oc-jim-bob-cooter-explains-calvin-johnsons-recent-lack-of-production
Matthew Stafford knows there are a lot of unknowns this offseason: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21281/matthew-stafford-knows-there-are-a-lot-of-unknowns-this-offseason
Megatron's finale?: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000608367/article/is-sunday-megatrons-final-home-game-with-lions
Six Points: 49ers vs. Lions: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/six-points-san-francisco-49ers-detroit-lions-122415
Don Carey taking theological classes after Lions practices: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/don-carey-taking-theological-classes-lions-practices-080624471--nfl.html
Local Media:
NOTEBOOK: O-line improves, but can still be better: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-O-line-improves-but-can-still-be-better/7f72f0bd-72e5-4505-b73f-5f0b4839c74c
10 takeaways from Austin & Cooter: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-takeaways-from-Austin--Cooter/331a1ec6-e8fc-4948-a66b-a3633b8df2e0
PRACTICE REPORT: Glover Quin still out for Lions: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Glover-Quin-still-out-for-Lions/64e5632e-2131-4eed-9f7e-00173e57006d
Is Lions' Stafford a Top-10 NFL quarterback?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-top-10/77887766/
Bad season hasn't dimmed coaching star of Lions' Austin: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/detroit-lions-teryl-austin/77877954/
Lions' Teryl Austin not a fan of the holidays: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/detroit-lions-christmas/77883260/
Lions' Tate not being used as deep threat: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/lions-tate-not-being-used-deep-threat/77884788/
Lions rally around success of ex-teammate Kellen Moore: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/lions-rally-around-ex-teammate-kellen-moore/77895550/
Saints nearly break Johnson's catch streak: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-catch-streak/77895570/
Jim Harbaugh's influence evident in 49ers: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/jim-harbaugh-influence-evident-ers-dna/77892504/
Lions' Glover Quin misses second straight practice despite showing signs of improvement: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_glover_quin_misses_secon.html
First look: Can Detroit Lions take advantage of San Francisco 49ers' NFL-worst offense?: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/first_look_can_detroit_lions_t.html
Calvin Johnson may have to take pay cut to remain with Detroit Lions: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/calvin_johnson_may_have_to_tak.html
The Detroit Lions, on a short week, are not in the holiday spirit: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/the_detroit_lions_on_a_short_w.html
Notes: Calvin Johnson's future in question?: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/24/10663650/lions-notes-speculation-of-calvin-johnsons-future-runs-wild
Previews and Predictions:
Game 15: http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/12/game-15-lions-vs-49ers-previews-and.html
2016 Draft:
College bowl viewing guide for potential Detroit Lions draft prospects, Dec. 24 and beyond: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/college_bowl_viewing_guide_for.html
Video:
National Media:
What's free agent future for Forte, Megatron?: http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000608519
Local Media:
Caldwell on homefield advantage: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-homefield-advantage/9f75319a-877c-430d-a88b-19c6438be228
Austin on the 49ers offense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-the-49ers-offense/9d37a7d7-e334-4b8a-b42c-2d55a9882e88
Cooter on the 49ers defense: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cooter-on-the-49ers-defense/6e2c886c-1ed9-45fe-9cde-42763a737a35
Lions Weekly Matchup: 49ers: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-Weekly-Matchup-49ers/75262b22-e491-4251-bea1-3dff17a406c3
Freep Santas deliver their Lions' gifts: http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/77883916/
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