Morning Lions Links for Sunday 2-1-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Mailbag: What is a reasonable number for Ndamukong Suh?:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/15007/lions-mailbag-what-is-a-reasonable-number-for-ndamukong-suh

Local Media:

Megatron: 'I'll do whatever' so Suh stays in Detroit:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/31/ndamukong-suh-free-agency/22677973/

Lions QB Matthew Stafford: Center Dominic Raiola will be sorely missed:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/31/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-will-miss-dominic-raiola/22665621/

Lions' Caldwell receives 1 vote for Coach of the Year:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/02/01/jim-caldwell-coach-of-the-year/22682883/

Caldwell's ex-boss not surprised by Lions' success:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/31/caldwells-ex-boss-surprised-lions-success/22678253/

Martha Firestone Ford gets respect from league owners:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/31/martha-firestone-ford-gets-respect-league-owners/22676223/

Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson won't require more surgery, feeling healthy heading into 2015:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_calvin_johnson_f_4.html

NFL to consider changing Calvin Johnson Rule:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/nfl_to_consider_changing_calvi.html

Lions notes: Darius Slay, Calvin Johnson, more:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/31/7950163/lions-notes-darius-slay-calvin-johnson

2015 Draft Articles:

Draft Diary: Danny Shelton tracks path to the NFL (Part 1):    http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-draft-washington-danny-shelton-tracks-path-to-the-nfl-013115

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 1-31-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Plays that shaped the Detroit Lions season: No. 6:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14983/plays-that-shaped-the-detroit-lions-season-no-6

Plays that shaped the Lions season: No. 5:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/15004/plays-that-shaped-the-detroit-lions-season-no-5

Local Media:

KEY QUESTIONS: Is the NFL seriously considering replay expansion?:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Is-the-NFL-seriously-considering-replay-expansion/43a8f87b-2841-4b64-ae28-06714b018481

Arians on Lions' culture change: 'That’s all Jim':    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Arians-on-Lions-culture-change-That%E2%80%99s-all-Jim/62c29383-9518-4c91-82ad-a9095398c24d

Waddle’s offseason comprised of schoolwork, knee rehab:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Waddle%E2%80%99s-offseason-comprised-of-schoolwork-knee-rehab/41c60ca8-67a7-4690-80b4-8834564201b8

Hall-of-Famer Rod Woodson: Darius Slay can be an elite CB:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/30/detroit-lions-darius-slay-rod-woodson/22610501/

Who wants Lions' Ndamukong Suh? Other teams' media do:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/30/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh/22581193/

Evander Holyfield is a fan of Ndamukong Suh:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/30/evander-holyfield-football-detroit-lions/22575611/

Barry Sanders: Blown PI call vs. Lions was worst ever:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/30/worst-nfl-officiating-mistakes/22575309/

Drew Brees could recognize 95 percent of the Detroit Lions' offense:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/drew_brees_could_recognize_95.html

Barry Sanders says Detroit Lions are close to making the Super Bowl:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/barry_sanders_says_detroit_lio_1.html

Paula Pasche: Lions’ four best shots to make it to Super Bowl:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150130/paula-pasche-lions-four-best-shots-to-make-it-to-super-bowl

After strong season, aging Mathis believes he has more to give:    http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/after-strong-season-aging-mathis-believes-he-has-more-to-give-013015

T.J. Lang Says Suh Challenged Him To A Fight During Week 17 Game:    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/01/30/t-j-lang-says-suh-challenged-him-to-a-fight-during-week-17-game/

Notes: Potential rule changes, Golden Tate, more:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/30/7950161/lions-notes-potential-rule-changes-golden-tate

2015 Draft Articles:

Senior Bowl Review: Defense:    http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/51931/351/senior-bowl-review-defense

Players to watch in Saturday's College Gridiron Showcase all-star game:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000465654/article/players-to-watch-in-college-gridiron-showcase-allstar-game

2015 College Gridiron Showcase: Thursday Practice Notes:    http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-college-gridiron-showcase-thursday-practice-notes.html

Top draft prospect Fowler thanks Florida fans in newspaper ad:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000465791/article/top-2015-draft-prospect-dante-fowler-thanks-florida-fans-with-ad

Hundley explains Senior Bowl absence, aims high for 40-yard-dash time:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000466028/article/brett-hundley-aiming-for-455-40-at-nfl-scouting-combine

NFP Prospect Focus: Jay Ajayi:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Prospect-Focus-Jay-Ajayi.html

Video:

National Media:

Lions Insider: Dave Birkett:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000465783/Lions-Insider-Dave-Birkett

Morning Lions Links for Friday 1-30-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Plays that shaped the Detroit Lions season: No. 8:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14968/plays-that-shaped-the-detroit-lions-season-no-8

Plays that shaped the Detroit Lions season: No. 7:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14978/plays-that-shaped-the-detroit-lions-season-no-7

Local Media:

Lions looking for Seahawks' level of defensive consistency:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-looking-for-Seahawks-level-of-defensive-consistency/a6934f2f-0f74-427b-9651-c0a4eecba01b

Season recap: Third quarter:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Season-recap-Third-quarter/826f1464-a87e-45b7-82ac-32329f689a9b

Tate's former teammates not surprised by his success in Detroit:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tates-former-teammates-not-surprised-by-his-success-in-Detroit/3651ff6b-6b07-4c24-b53b-1c9452024c01

Seahawks' Quinn: Lions' Austin a 'good guy, good coach':    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/29/teryl-austin-dan-quinn-falcons/22517287/

Sanders sees bright future for Lions:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/29/hall-famer-sanders-sees-bright-future-lions/22557711/

Shutting down Lions was big for Pats:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/29/shutting-lions-big-patriots-secondary/22542895/

What the ... Lions fans are 4th-most profane:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/29/detroit-lions-fans-profane/22534207/

Head of officiating: NFL considering Detroit Lions' proposal for expanded instant replay:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/head_of_officiating_nfl_consid.html

Ndamukong Suh to the Raiders? It would be a perfect fit, Justin Tucks says:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/ndamukong_suh_to_the_raiders_i.html

Lavonte David: Detroit Lions' DeAndre Levy still doesn't get the respect he deserves:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/lavonte_david_detroit_lions_de.html

Paula Pasche: Reggie Bush, Stephen Tulloch could be among Lions’ cap casualties:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150129/paula-pasche-reggie-bush-stephen-tulloch-could-be-among-lions-cap-casualties

From Hard-Luck Kid And Shooting Witness To The NFL:    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/01/29/from-fatherless-hard-luck-kid-and-shooting-witness-to-the-nfl-cornelius-lucas-story/

Barry Sanders thinks he could still rush for 75 yards with right line:    http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/barry-sanders-thinks-he-could-still-rush-for-75-yards-with-right-line-012915

John Bonamego reportedly interviews for CMU job:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/29/7945079/john-bonamego-central-michigan-football-coaching-search

2015 Draft Articles:

Gurley potential first-round candidate for Patriots, Seahawks:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000465074/article/todd-gurley-potential-firstround-target-for-patriots-seahawks

2015 college gridiron showcase: wednesday practice notes:    http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-college-gridiron-showcase-wednesday-practice-notes.html

Miscellaneous:

Local Media:

Niyo: Football or farce, NFL still biggest draw:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/01/28/niyo-nfl-comes-ugly-year-smelling-like-rose/22506459/

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 1-29-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Plays that shaped the Detroit Lions season: No. 10:  :  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14958/plays-that-shaped-the-detroit-lions-season-no-10

Plays that shaped the Detroit Lions season: No. 9:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14963/plays-that-shaped-the-detroit-lions-season-no-9

Local Media:

2014 Position Breakdown: Running backs:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/2014-Position-Breakdown-Running-backs/a4310306-e6a8-499a-a43b-785525727d73

TIM AND MIKE: What does Pro Bowl MVP mean for Stafford?:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-What-does-Pro-Bowl-MVP-mean-for-Stafford/713bfbc3-c24a-4fb6-97e0-618da3093bdf

O'HARA: Stafford defining his standing in Detroit:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Stafford-defining-his-standing-in-Detroit/9082309f-13b9-43d6-8cc3-fa25982a88bc

NOTEBOOK: Browns' Haden calls Darius Slay 'a baller':    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Browns-Haden-calls-Darius-Slay-a-baller/0ea1956a-f7d7-4f1e-a48e-c8e8e920cb00

To pay Ndamukong Suh or not? NFL opinions vary:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/28/ndamukong-suh-contract-detroit-lions/22468475/

Ex-Lions assistant: One decision led to 0-16 season:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/28/detroit-lions-seattle-seahawks/22455587/

Tate's ex-teammates not surprised he's star in Detroit:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/28/tates-ex-teammates-surprised-star-detroit/22474649/

Beating Lions meant a lot to Schwartz:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/28/jackson-beating-lions-meant-lot-jim-schwartz/22504035/

Browns CB Joe Haden: Detroit Lions' Darius Slay is 'a baller':    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/browns_cb_joe_haden_detroit_li.html

Kurt Warner, one of Matthew Stafford's harshest critics, says Detroit Lions QB starting to mature:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/kurt_warner_one_of_matthew_sta.html

Players and coaches agree: Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh is worth $100 million:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/players_and_coaches_agree_detr.html

Charlie Batch thanks Matt Millen for cutting him from Detroit Lions:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/charlie_batch_thanks_matt_mill.html

Havard 'Kickalicious' Rugland back with trick-kick video sequel:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/havard_kickalicious_rugland_ba.html

Notes: Special teams rankings, Megatron, more:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/28/7918239/lions-notes-special-teams-rankings-calvin-johnson

2015 Draft Articles:

NFP Prospect Focus: Carl Davis and Danny Shelton:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Prospect-Focus-Carl-Davis-and-Danny-Shelton.html

2015 NFL Draft: 10 big receivers who should interest teams:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000463726/article/2015-nfl-draft-10-big-receivers-who-should-interest-teams

Gurley or Gordon? Tomlinson reveals his pick for the top rusher in draft:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000464806/article/ladainian-tomlinson-melvin-gordon-should-be-first-rb-drafted

Video:

Local Media:

Wired Wednesdays: Best Of Nick Fairley:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-Wednesdays-Best-of-Nick-Fairley/a48aff21-d2ae-477c-90cc-59583c1a70d0

Matthew Stafford Reflects on Pro Bowl, 2014 Season:    http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/11078416/matthew-stafford-reflects-on-pro-bowl-2014-season

NFL Draft Prospect Ranking #2

(NDS) NFL Draft Scout:     http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings

(NFL) NFL.com:    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-grade

(RR) Rob Rang's Big Board:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/24962254/nfl-draft-big-board-draft-season-begins-uscs-williams-on-top

(DT) Draft Tek:    http://www.drafttek.com/Top-100-NFL-Draft-Prospects-2015.asp

(OL) Ourlads:   http://www.ourlads.com/top-32-college-senior-prospects/nfl-draft/2015/2592129

(FF) Football's Future:    http://www.footballsfuture.com/2015/prospects/

(GBN) Great Blue North Report:   http://gbnreport.com/2015-nfl-draft-player-rankings/top-100-players/

(DJ) Daniel Jeremiah:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000218383/article/top-50-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings

(FJK) Foxsports Joe Klatt:    http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-draft-top-50-player-rankings-joel-klatt-big-board-012015

(WF) Walterfootball:    http://walterfootball.com/draft2015bigboard.php

(DC) Draft Countdown:    http://www.draftcountdown.com/Rankings/TOP.php

(DB) Dane Brugler:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24999418/nfl-draft-top-50-draft-board-10

The Top 125 (Note - To view this picture, click on it, then right click and view image, then zoom) (updated 1-28-15):  

Mock Draft Round up #4

Rotoworld's Norris' Mock Draft (he has the Lions taking DT Malcom Brown):     http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/51990/344/norris-feb-2-mock-draft?pg=2

DraftCountdown Mock Draft (1-30-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Malcom Brown): http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-C.php

Draftek Mock Draft (1-28-15) (he has the Lions taking RB Melvin Gordon with pick 23, C Reese Dismukes with pick 54, RB Ameer Abdullah with pick 88, DE Owamagbe Odighizuwa with pick 119, SS Jaquiski Tarrt with pick 150, OLB Tony Washington with pick 184 and CB Deshazor Everett with pick 215): http://www.drafttek.com/2015-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1b.asp

Walter football Mock Draft (1-28-14) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman with pick 23, G Tre Jackson with pick 54 and RB Buck Allen with pick 88):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2015_1.php 

Draft Ace Mock Draft (1-28-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Michael Bennett):  http://www.draftace.com/2013-nfl-mock-draft-picks-17-32/ 

Optimum Scouting Mock Draft (1-27-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Jordan Phillips): http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-nfl-mock-draft/mock-draft.html

CBS Rang's Mock Draft (1-26-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/rob-rang

CBS Brugler's Mock Draft (1-26-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/dane-brugler

Pro football Scout Mock Draft (1-26-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman):    http://profootball.scout.com/story/1506022-2015-nfl-mock-draft-8-0?s=127

Dueling mock drafts: How will coaching hires affect the draft board? (Ruiz and Middlehurst-Schwartz both have the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman) (1-22-15):   http://q.usatoday.com/2015/01/22/dueling-2015-nfl-mock-draft-how-will-coaching-hires-affect-the-draft-board-new-york-jets-chicago-bears-todd-bowles-vic-fangio-marcus-mariota-danny-shelton/

NFL's Bucky Brooks Mock Draft (1-20-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Michael Bennett):    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/mock-drafts/bucky-brooks/215607

Foxsports Schrager's Mock Draft (1-20-15) (He has the Lions taking DE Mario Edwards Jr):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/mock-draft-nfl-tampa-bay-buccaneers-jameis-winston-leonard-williams-012015

Walter football Charlie's Mock Draft (1-16-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Malcolm Brown with pick 23,  RB TJ Yeldon with pick 54 and G AJ Cann with pick 88):  http://walterfootball.com/draft2015charlie_1.php 

Draft King Mock Draft (1-16-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman):  http://www.draftking.com/mock/2015/ 

Mel Kiper's first mock draft: Detroit Lions select Texas DT Malcom Brown (1-15-15):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_select_texas_dt.html

Daniel Jeremiah's Mock Draft (1-14-15) (he has the the Lions taking CB PJ Williams):   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/215603

SI's Don Banks' Mock Draft (OT Ereck Flowers) (1-14-15):     http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/01/13/2015-nfl-mock-draft-marcus-mariota-randy-gregory-leonard-williams

Football's Future Mock Draft (1-14-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman):  http://www.footballsfuture.com/2015/nflmockdraft.html 

Shutdown Corner Mock Draft (12-3-14) (he has the Lions taking CB Marcus Peters with pick 25):  http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-watch--2015-mock-draft-1-0-lands-mariota--winston-up-high-195046920.html

Lions First Round Draft Picks (15 DTs, 2 CB, 1 RB, 1 OT, 1 DE):

8 DT Eddie Goldman
3 DT Michael Bennett
3 DT Malcom Brown
1 DT Jordan Phillips
1 CB Marcus Peters
1 CB PJ Williams
1 RB Melvin Gordon
1 OT Ereck Flowers
1 DE Mario Edwards Jr.

Lions Second Round Draft Picks (1G, 1 C, 1RB):

1 G Tre Jackson
1 C Reese Dismukes
1 RB TJ Yeldon

Lions Third Round Draft Picks (2 RB, 1 G, 1 FS):

1 RB Buck Allen
1 G AJ Cann
1RB Ameer Abdullah

Lions Fourth Round Draft Picks (1 DE):

1 DE Owamagbe Odighizuwa


Lions Fifth Round Draft Picks (1 SS):

1 SS Jaquiski Tarrt

Lions Sixth Round Draft Picks (1 OLB):

1 OLB Tony Washington

Lions Seventh Round Draft Picks (1 CB):

1 CB Deshazor Everett

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 1-28-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Analyzing Martin Mayhew's free agent moves in 2014:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14948/analyzing-martin-mayhews-free-agent-moves-in-2014

Reviewing the 2014 Detroit Lions: Coaching:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14944/reviewing-the-2014-detroit-lions-coaching

Lions ranked No. 20 in terms of young players:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14940/morning-roar-lions-ranked-20th-in-terms-of-young-players

Local Media:

O'HARA: Stafford defining his standing in Detroit:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Stafford-defining-his-standing-in-Detroit/9082309f-13b9-43d6-8cc3-fa25982a88bc

Corey Fuller has the potential for an increased role:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Corey-Fuller-has-the-potential-for-an-increased-role-/c66c3b27-0d18-42ec-a547-e5944c3bc873

Warren Sapp: Suh should give Lions hometown discount:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/27/detroit-lions-warren-sapp-ndamukong-suh/22422485/

Players expect $100 million for Suh:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/27/players-expect-suh-million-man/22440751/

Revis: Johnson is NFL's best receiver:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/27/revis-calvin-johnson-still-nfls-best-receiver/22434837/

Ex-critic Warner warms up to more conservative Stafford:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/27/ex-critic-warner-warms-conservative-stafford/22428949/

Seattle Seahawks miss Golden Tate 'a lot' after his departure for Detroit Lions:  nbsp http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/seahawks_miss_golden_tate_a_lo.html

Pete Carroll: There was a miscommunication with Golden Tate during negotiations:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/pete_carroll_there_was_a_misco.html

Cliff Avril: Detroit Lions' Ndamukong Suh should expect 'a headache' if he hits free agency:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/cliff_avril_says_ndamukong_suh.html

Lions roster review: Defensive end:  nbsp http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/27/7873883/detroit-lions-roster-review-defensive-end

Lions notes: More from the Pro Bowl:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/27/7917861/lions-notes-pro-bowl

2015 Draft Articles:

NFP Prospect Focus: T.J. Clemmings:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Prospect-Focus-TJ-Clemmings.html

2015 NFL Draft: College Gridiron Showcase practice report:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/25000654/nfl-draft-college-gridiron-showcase-practice-report

2015 College Gridirion Showcase: Tuesday Practice Notes:    http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-college-gridirion-showcase-tuesday-practice-notes.html

2015 College Gridiron Showcase: Weigh-in Results:    http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-college-gridiron-showcase-weigh-results.html

Video:

National Media:

Is Ndamukong Suh and the Lions close to a deal?:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-super-bowl-media-sessions/0ap3000000464156/Is-Ndamukong-Suh-and-the-Lions-close-to-a-deal

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 1-27-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

How close are the Detroit Lions to the Super Bowl?:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14936/how-close-are-the-detroit-lions-to-the-super-bowl

Detroit Lions position review/outlook: Specialists:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14930/detroit-lions-position-reviewoutlook-specialists

Looking at the Detroit Lions specialist stats in 2014:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14920/morning-roar-looking-at-the-detroit-lions-specialist-stats-in-2014

Joe Lombardi: “Added layers of complexity” in coaching Calvin Johnson:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/26/joe-lombardi-added-layers-of-complexity-in-coaching-calvin-johnson/

Local Media:

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: Playing what if:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Playing-what-if/427b211a-3864-460a-851d-e0e22bd5537f

2014 Position Breakdown: Linebackers:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/2014-Position-Breakdown-Linebackers/090dab57-8764-467d-b2b9-21bc18468b97

NFL stars: Lions' Stafford belongs among them:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/26/matthew-stafford-pro-bowl-lions/22347871/

Lions' Lewand: Faith saved him from drink:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/26/detroit-lions-tom-lewand-faith/22363903/

Lions' Tate: 'There's a little envy' of Seahawks' Super Bowl trip:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/26/detroit-lions-golden-tate/22368465/

Stafford: No joy in 'Boys demise, no inflation desires:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/26/crazy-nfl-playoffs/22350713/

Darius Slay could be next big thing for Detroit Lions:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/darius_slay_could_become_detro.html

Detroit Lions Matthew Stafford shows he belongs in pro bowl:    http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/01/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-shows-he.html

Three and out: Stafford shines in Pro Bowl:    http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-and-out-stafford-shines-in-pro-bowl-012615

Lions roster review: Center:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/26/7862223/detroit-lions-roster-review-center

Players react to Stafford's Pro Bowl performance:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/26/7917653/matthew-stafford-pro-bowl-lions

2015 Draft Articles:

NFLDraft prospect credits mom, football for saving his life:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/01/26/lynden-trail-nfl-draft/22334637/

Pat Caputo - A couple players who looked NFL Draft worthy for Detroit Lions at Senior Bowl:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150126/pat-caputo-a-couple-players-who-looked-nfl-draft-worthy-for-detroit-lions-at-senior-bowl

NFL Combine 2015: Date, location, schedule:    http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-01-26/nfl-combine-2015-draft-date-location-participants-schedule-scouting-players-results-tv-coverage-info

2015 College Gridiron Showcase: Scouting The Top 10 Prospects At The Game:    http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-college-gridiron-showcase-scouting-top-10-prospects-game.html

2015 NFL Draft Stock Report:    http://walterfootball.com/draft2015stock_20.php

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Cliff Avril, on life since leaving Detroit Lions: 'It's been amazing, man':    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/cliff_avril_on_life_since_leav.html

Video:

Local Media:

Tate enjoys Pro Bowl experience:    http://www.wxyz.com/sports/football/lions/golden-tate-enjoys-pro-bowl-experience

Morning Lions Links for Monday 1-26-14

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Raiders hire Lions OL coach Bobby Johnson to coach tight ends:    http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/01/25/oakland-raiders-bobby-johnson

Local Media:

The learning curve associated with Megatron:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/The-learning-curve-associated-with-Megatron/0fed7f8e-8797-4f41-b336-62f7a8b705ac

Lions heat up early in Pro Bowl debut:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-heat-up-early-in-Pro-Bowl-debut/1d16e295-99d8-4209-91ec-486560f71014

Lions' Pro Bowl contingent a measure of team's success:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/25/detroit-lions-pro-bowl/22332621/

Mike Ditka: Detroit Lions helped mold 1985 Bears' Super Bowl run:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/25/detroit-lions-chicago-bears-mike-ditka/22317307/

Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford takes home MVP honors at Pro Bowl:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_qb_matthew_staff_74.html

NFL Pro Bowl 2015: Team Irvin tops Team Carter, 32-28:    http://www.mlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/01/nfl_pro_bowl_2015_team_irvin_t.html

Ask Kyle: A quick look at the free agent market for offensive linemen:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/ask_kyle_a_quick_look_at_the_f.html

Lions roster review: Offensive guard:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/25/7862205/detroit-lions-roster-review-offensive-guard

2015 Draft Articles:

Senior Bowl Notes:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-senior-bowl-notes.html

Video:

National Media:

Pro Bowl: Matthew Stafford highlights:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-pro-bowl/0ap3000000463370/Pro-Bowl-Matthew-Stafford-highlights

Pro Bowl Can't-Miss Play: Beckham brings in bomb:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/0ap3000000463238/Pro-Bowl-Can-t-Miss-Play-Beckham-brings-in-bomb

Q1 Emmanuel Sanders catches 10-yard TD from Matthew Stafford:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000463193/Q1-Emmanuel-Sanders-catches-10-yard-TD-from-Matthew-Stafford

Q3 Tate catches pass and gains 38 yards:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000463363/Q3-Tate-catches-pass-and-gains-38-yards

Stafford: 'I had a blast' at Pro Bowl:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000463374/Stafford-I-had-a-blast-at-Pro-Bowl

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 1-25-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions Mailbag: Why not just franchise Ndamukong Suh?:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14916/lions-mailbag-why-not-just-franchise-ndamukong-suh

Bell Tolls: How do other NFL quarterbacks like their footballs?:    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2015/01/24/deflategate-footballs-quarterback-tom-brady/22276333/

Ex-Lobo Quin thrilled to be playing in Pro Bowl:    http://www.abqjournal.com/531178/sports/exunm-star-elated-to-be-in-pro-bowl.html

Local Media:

Ryan Broyles likely down to final chance with Lions:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/24/detroit-lions-ryan-broyles/22272957/

Ditka tips cap to Stafford ahead of Pro Bowl appearance:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/25/matthew-stafford-pro-bowl/22306083/

Lions quarterback breakdown: From Landry to Stafford:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/24/detroit-lions-quarterbacks/22285231/

Detroit Lions could fill backup QB role via NFL draft:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/could_the_detroit_lions_draft.html

Lions notes: Ndamukong Suh, Senior Bowl, more:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/24/7869061/lions-notes-ndamukong-suh-senior-bowl

2015 Draft Articles:

Senior Bowl Notes:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-senior-bowl-notes.html

Mayock: Iowa's Carl Davis could be first-round pick:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000462771/article/mayock-iowas-carl-davis-could-be-firstround-pick

Mayock: Washington's Shelton in same category as Vince Wilfork:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000462723/article/mayock-danny-shelton-in-same-category-as-vince-wilfork

Alabama's Blake Sims, Jalston Fowler, Arie Kouandjio Take Good With Bad From Senior Bowl (Jalston Fowler talked to a Lions scout):    http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/01/alabama_players_take_the_good.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Landon Cohen happy to be parking himself in Seahawks’ line rotation:    http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Landon-Cohen-happy-to-be-parking-himself-in-Seahawks%E2%80%99-line-rotation/05b6391f-df6c-4b13-9cfd-f2a5f8e9295e

Video:

National Media:

Stafford on Pro Bowl: It's a blast:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000462812/Stafford-on-Pro-Bowl-It-s-a-blast

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 1-24-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Looking at the Detroit Lions' safety stats in 2014:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14912/morning-roar-looking-at-the-detroit-lions-safety-stats-in-2014?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Detroit Lions position review/outlook: Safeties:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14894/detroit-lions-position-reviewoutlook-safeties?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Local Media:

Lions eager to watch Travis Swanson's progression:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-eager-to-watch-Travis-Swansons-progression/59a162ac-7a17-4f99-b69b-4891bb4a623e

Lions' Mathis wants to play another season (or more):    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/23/rashean-mathis-free-agent/22210533/

Levy's snub from Pro Bowl glaring mistake:    http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/levy-s-snub-from-pro-bowl-glaring-mistake-012315

Lions notes: Pro Bowl rosters, Joique Bell, more:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/23/7869057/lions-notes-pro-bowl-rosters-joique-bell

2015 Draft Articles:

Senior Bowl Notes:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-senior-bowl-notes.html

Mel Kiper: Todd Gurley, Melvin Gordon could make sense for Detroit Lions:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/mel_kiper_todd_gurley_melvin_g.html

Initial Detroit Lions draft outlook: Safeties:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14904/initial-detroit-lions-draft-outlook-safeties?ex_cid=espnapi_public

2014 Grades:

Detroit Lions report card: Front office delivered mix bag, but good outweighs the bad in 11-win season:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_report_card_fron.html

Miscellaneous:

Local Media:

Altering Footballs Not The Only Way A Team Can Try To Gain An Edge:    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/01/23/altering-footballs-not-the-only-way-a-team-can-try-to-gain-an-edge/

Morning Lions Links for Friday 1-23-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Detroit Lions position review/outlook: Cornerbacks:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14871/detroit-lions-position-reviewoutlook-cornerbacks?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Looking at the Lions CB stats in 2014:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14888/morning-roar-looking-at-the-detroit-lions-cornerback-stats-in-2014?ex_cid=espnapi_public

5 free agents the Lions need to try and bring back to "The Pride":    http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/lists/detroit-lions-ndamukong-suh-5-free-agents-to-try-and-bring-back-to-the-pride-012215

Local Media:

Senior Bowl a valuable tool for Martin Mayhew:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Senior-Bowl-a-valuable-tool-for-Martin-Mayhew/b6642e78-1fd5-4982-88f7-577a8b24225b

Throwback Thursday: Second quarter:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Throwback-Thursday-Second-quarter/d13bddf6-4d80-4462-befe-cbb42577648f

Lions London game set for morning kickoff again with a 9:30AM start:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/22/nfl-london-england-detroit-lions/22165349/

Lions' Tate could have an even better 2015:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/22/golden-tate-detroit-lions/22188983/

Bucs' McCoy: Mutant Suh best DT in the league:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/22/gerald-mccoy-ndamukong-suh-nfl/22153395/

Shelton is a fan of Suh, out to be great:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/22/danny-shelton-nfl-draft/22156337/

Stafford picked 36th overall in pro bowl draft:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_matthew_stafford_55.html

Detroit Lions — Rookie class offered a few gems, a few disappointments:    http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/01/detroit-lions-rookie-class-offered-few.html

2015 Draft Articles:

Senior Bowl Notes:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-senior-bowl-notes.html

QB Bryce Petty catches Lions' attention at Senior Bowl: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/22/qb-bryce-petty-catches-lions-attention-senior-bowl/22168835/

Initial Detroit Lions draft outlook: Cornerbacks:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14880/initial-detroit-lions-draft-outlook-cornerbacks

2014 Grades:

Detroit Lions report card: Caldwell's staff earns high marks for playoff push:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_report_card_jim.html

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 1-22-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Looking at the Detroit Lions' linebacker stats in 2014:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14864/morning-roar-looking-at-the-detroit-lions-linebacker-stats-in-2014

Detroit Lions position review/outlook: Linebackers:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14856/detroit-lions-position-reviewoutlook-linebackers

2014 PFF All-NFC North Team (CJ, Reiff, Ansah, Suh, Levy, Mathis, Quin and Martin made the team):    https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/01/21/2014-pff-all-nfc-north-team/

SN's All Pro Team (Suh made the team):    http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-01-20/nfl-awards-all-pro-team-mvp-rodgers-watt-murray-sherman-revis

2015 Senior Bowl: Wednesday's Rumor Mill ( Staff with multiple teams and agents agree that if Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh hits free agency, he is going to land a massive contract that will go down in NFL history. Sources say that even though Suh doesn't deserve it, he will probably get a contract bigger than the Texans' J.J. Watt. Suh will have a number of teams with a huge amount of cap space targeting him, including the Raiders.):    http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2015rumors2.php

Local Media:

2014 Position Breakdown: Wide receivers:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/2014-Position-Breakdown-Wide-receivers/f55ca53b-9107-4832-9582-db2c65e5e534

Greg Landry hopes Stafford enjoys Pro Bowl experience:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Greg-Landry-hopes-Stafford-enjoys-Pro-Bowl-experience/2985a473-98c3-48e0-b457-5e0fc6e1c963

Jamie Samuelsen's blog: Dominic Raiola's legacy as Lion should be that he cared:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/2015/01/21/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola/22146405/

Lions in Pro Bowl: QB Stafford, WR Tate on Carter; S Quin with Irvin:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/21/detroit-lions-pro-bowl-teams-picked/22142759/

Caldwell says Pro Bowl isn't Stafford's main goal:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/21/caldwell-says-pro-bowl-staffords-main-goal/22136775/

Signs point to Teryl Austin returning to Lions:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/21/signs-point-teryl-austin-returning-lions/22104755/

Detroit Lions will have a lot of options at tailback in NFL draft:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_will_have_a_lot.html

Detroit Lions are in good hands with Travis Swanson at center, says Dominic Raiola:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_are_in_good_hand.html

Lions roster review: Tight end:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/21/7548461/detroit-lions-roster-review-tight-end

Lions notes: Golden Tate, Ndamukong Suh, more:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/21/7854123/lions-notes-golden-tate-ndamukong-suh

2015 Draft Articles:

2015 Senior Bowl Notes:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-senior-bowl-notes.html

Kiper: DT is 'major, major priority' for Lions:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/21/detroit-lions-draft-eddie-goldman/22102253/

Mock drafts overwhelmingly expect Detroit Lions to draft DL in first round, but players vary:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/mock_drafts_overwhelmingly_exp_1.html

Initial Detroit Lions draft outlook: Linebackers:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14854/initial-detroit-lions-draft-outlook-linebackers

2014 Grades:

Detroit Lions report card: Special teams disappoint with mistakes, inconsistency:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_report_card_spec.html

Miscellaneous:

National Media:

Report: Bears reach deal with Adam Gase:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/21/report-bears-reach-deal-with-adam-gase/

Video:

National Media:

Lions have to look at defensive line in draft:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14806/lions-have-to-look-at-defensive-line-in-draft

Local Media:

Senior Bowl 1 On 1: Head Coach Jim Caldwell:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Senior-Bowl-1-on-1-Head-Coach-Jim-Caldwell/dbd6a709-d2ef-43f4-80c1-779c6cddf6f1

Dominic Raiola Talks to Fox 2:    http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/clip/11052795/dominic-raiola-talks-to-fox-2

Audio:

Dominic Raiola Conference Call:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Dominic-Raiola-Conference-Call/318f4ce6-6feb-4f01-925c-91b8215f04bf

2015 Draft Prospect Ranking

(NDS) NFL Draft Scout:     http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings

(NFL) NFL.com:    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-grade

(RR) Rob Rang's Big Board:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/24962254/nfl-draft-big-board-draft-season-begins-uscs-williams-on-top

(DT) Draft Tek:    http://www.drafttek.com/Top-100-NFL-Draft-Prospects-2015.asp

(OL) Ourlads:   http://www.ourlads.com/top-32-college-senior-prospects/nfl-draft/2015/2592129

(FF) Football's Future:    http://www.footballsfuture.com/2015/prospects/

(GBN) Great Blue North Report:   http://gbnreport.com/2015-nfl-draft-player-rankings/top-100-players/

(DJ) Daniel Jeremiah:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000218383/article/top-50-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings

(FJK) Foxsports Joe Klatt:    http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-draft-top-50-player-rankings-joel-klatt-big-board-012015

(WF) Walterfootball:    http://walterfootball.com/draft2015bigboard.php

(DC) Draft Countdown:    http://www.draftcountdown.com/Rankings/TOP.php

The Top 100 (Note - To view this picture, click on it, then right click and view image, then zoom) (updated 1-21-15):

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 1-21-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Looking at the Detroit Lions' defensive line stats in 2014:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14837/morning-roar-looking-at-the-detroit-lions-defensive-line-stats-in-2014?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Detroit Lions position review/outlook: Defensive line:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14813/detroit-lions-position-reviewoutlook-defensive-line?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Recruiting Tales: Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14844/recruiting-tales-detroit-lions-dt-ndamukong-suh?ex_cid=espnapi_public

2014 Draft Redux (he has the Lions taking OT Taylor Lewan):    http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/01/20/2014-nfl-draft-redo-derek-carr-odell-beckham-jr-jadeveon-clowney

Local Media:

O’HARA: Raiola handles departure from Lions with grace:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/O’HARA-Raiola-handles-departure-from-Lions-with-grace/915ec827-e5a3-4496-b7e9-f930fc712614

Why signing Ndamukong Suh is so important for Lions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Why-signing-Ndamukong-Suh-is-so-important-for-Lions/8ed78ae5-4c97-46ed-8bf9-81b38bf1e021

Lions in good hands with Swanson at center, Raiola says:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/20/detroit-lions-travis-swanson-dominic-raiola/22067229/

Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell had minor knee, Achilles surgeries:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/20/joique-bell-injury/22080973/

Detroit Lions planning for Teryl Austin's return next season:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/21/teryl-austin-defensive-coordinator/22093551/

Lions' White up for Eagles GM job:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/20/lions-sheldon-white-hunt-eagles-gm-job/22071317/

Dominic Raiola opens up about his complicated legacy with Detroit Lions:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/dominic_raiola_opens_up_about.html

Column: Detroit Lions' decision to move on from Dominic Raiola was inevitable:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/column_detroit_lions_decision.html

Evaluating Detroit Lions' 2012 draft class, 3 years later:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/evaluating_detroit_lions_2012.html

Pat Caputo - Tigers, Lions, Detroit can’t be defined by Scherzer parting, possible Suh departure:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150120/pat-caputo-tigers-lions-detroit-cant-be-defined-by-scherzer-parting-possible-suh-departure

Detroit Lions Dominic Raiola wants to be remembered for his passion:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150120/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-wants-to-be-remembered-for-his-passion

Detroit Lions — Dominic Raiola had an amazing run:    http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/01/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola-had.html

Lions' dominating defensive line could look different next season:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/lions-dominating-defensive-line-could-look-different-next-season-012015

Lions notes: Joique Bell, LaAdrian Waddle, more:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/20/7854121/lions-notes-joique-bell-laadrian-waddle

Lions roster review: Wide receiver:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/20/7548165/detroit-lions-roster-review-wide-receiver

2015 Draft Articles:

2015 Senior Bowl Notes:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-senior-bowl-notes.html

Detroit's Carl Davis could be a first-round NFL pick:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/01/20/carl-davis-iowa-nfl-draft/22048133/

Joel Klatt's Big Board is here: Top 50 for 2015 NFL Draft:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-draft-top-50-player-rankings-joel-klatt-big-board-012015

Detroit Lions initial draft outlook: Defensive line:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14821/detroit-lions-initial-draft-outlook-defensive-line

2015 NFL Draft: 10 underclassmen who made a mistake by declaring early:    http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-01-20/2015-nfl-draft-underclassmen-mistake-bad-decision-early-entry-hunter-gaines-humphries-farmer

2014 Grades:

Detroit Lions report card: Secondary blows away expectations:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_report_card_seco.html

Video:

Local Media:

Top 10 Tuesday: Passing:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Top-10-Tuesday-Passing/1918ab9e-5395-47fd-95a5-a91d2b11375b

Mock Draft Round Up #3

Dueling mock drafts: How will coaching hires affect the draft board? (Ruiz and Middlehurst-Schwartz both have the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman) (1-22-15):   http://q.usatoday.com/2015/01/22/dueling-2015-nfl-mock-draft-how-will-coaching-hires-affect-the-draft-board-new-york-jets-chicago-bears-todd-bowles-vic-fangio-marcus-mariota-danny-shelton/

NFL's Bucky Brooks Mock Draft (1-20-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Michael Bennett):    http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/mock-drafts/bucky-brooks/215607

Foxsports Schrager's Mock Draft (1-20-15) (He has the Lions taking DE Mario Edwards Jr):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/mock-draft-nfl-tampa-bay-buccaneers-jameis-winston-leonard-williams-012015

CBS Rang's Mock Draft (1-20-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/rob-rang

CBS Brugler's Mock Draft (1-20-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/mock-draft/expert/dane-brugler

Walter football Mock Draft (1-13-14) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman with pick 23, G AJ Cann with pick 54 and RB Buck Allen with pick 88):   http://walterfootball.com/draft2015_1.php 

Draft Ace Mock Draft (1-19-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Michael Bennett):  http://www.draftace.com/2013-nfl-mock-draft-picks-17-32/ 

Walter football Charlie's Mock Draft (1-16-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Malcolm Brown with pick 23,  RB TJ Yeldon with pick 54 and G AJ Cann with pick 88):  http://walterfootball.com/draft2015charlie_1.php 

Draft King Mock Draft (1-16-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman):  http://www.draftking.com/mock/2015/ 

Mel Kiper's first mock draft: Detroit Lions select Texas DT Malcom Brown (1-15-15):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_select_texas_dt.html

Daniel Jeremiah's Mock Draft (1-14-15) (he has the the Lions taking CB PJ Williams):   http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/215603

SI's Don Banks' Mock Draft (OT Ereck Flowers) (1-14-15):     http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/01/13/2015-nfl-mock-draft-marcus-mariota-randy-gregory-leonard-williams

Draftek Mock Draft (1-14-15) (he has the Lions taking OC Cameron Erving with pick 24, DE Nate Orchard with pick 54, FS Jaquiski Tartt with pick 88, CB Senquez Golson with pick 119, RB Kevin Parks with pick 150, OLB Denzell Devall with pick 184 and OG Christian Lombard with pick 215): http://www.drafttek.com/2015-NFL-Mock-Draft-Round1b.asp

Football's Future Mock Draft (1-14-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman):  http://www.footballsfuture.com/2015/nflmockdraft.html 

Pro football Scout Mock Draft (1-5-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman): http://profootball.scout.com/story/1498999-2015-nfl-mock-draft-5-0

Optimum Scouting Mock Draft (1-5-15) (he has the Lions taking RB Todd Gurley with pick 25):  http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2015-nfl-mock-draft/mock-draft.html

DraftCountdown Mock Draft (12-13-15) (he has the Lions taking DT Eddie Goldman): http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-C.php

Shutdown Corner Mock Draft (12-3-15) (he has the Lions taking CB Marcus Peters with pick 25):  http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-watch--2015-mock-draft-1-0-lands-mariota--winston-up-high-195046920.html

Lions First Round Draft Picks (13 DTs, 2 CB, 1 RB, 1 OC, 1 OT, 1 DE):

9 DT Eddie Goldman
2 DT Michael Bennett
2 DT Malcom Brown
1 RB Todd Gurley
1 CB Marcus Peters
1 CB PJ Williams
1 OC Cameron Erving
1 OT Ereck Flowers
1 DE Mario Edwards Jr.

Lions Second Round Draft Picks (1G, 1 DE, 1RB):

1 G AJ Cann
1 DE Nate Orchard
1 RB TJ Yeldon

Lions Third Round Draft Picks (1 RB, 1 G, 1 FS):

1 RB Buck Allen
1 G AJ Cann
1 FS Jaquiski Tartt

Lions Fourth Round Draft Picks (1 SS):

1 CB Senquez Golson

Lions Fifth Round Draft Picks (1 RB):

1 RB Kevin Parks

Lions Sixth Round Draft Picks (1 CB):

1 OLB Denzell Devall

Lions Seventh Round Draft Picks (1 OLB):

1 OG Christian Lombard

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 1-20-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Dominic Raiola leaves a complex legacy with the Detroit Lions:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14819/dominic-raiola-leaves-a-complex-legacy-with-the-detroit-lions

Detroit Lions position review/outlook: Interior linemen:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14802/detroit-lions-position-reviewoutlook-interior-linemen

Looking at the Detroit Lions' interior line stats in 2014:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14795/morning-roar-looking-at-the-detroit-lions-interior-line-stats-in-2014

Local Media:

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: Lions found their man in Caldwell:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Lions-found-their-man-in-Caldwell/2e4a42f6-e725-41dd-bb77-95456a6d036c

2014 Position Breakdown: Defensive line:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/2014-Position-Breakdown-Defensive-line/8c6d36ea-f5f9-4f98-bf4f-7f31e2244e04

Lions film review: The impact of Golden Tate: &nbe;  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/19/detroit-lions-golden-tate/22026093/

Dominic Raiola: Many years and fines with Lions:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/19/detroit-lions-dominic-raiola/22007065/

Dominic Raiola has reportedly been told Detroit Lions won't bring him back:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/report_dominic_raiola_has_been.html

Report: Detroit Lions block Bears' attempt to interview QB coach Jim Bob Cooter:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/report_detroit_lions_block_bea.html

MLive's Detroit Lions awards: Brandon Pettigrew, Kyle Van Noy named most disappointing players of year:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/mlives_detroit_lions_awards_br.html

Lions projected to receive zero compensatory picks:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/19/7853403/lions-compensatory-picks-2015

Lions roster review: Fullback:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/19/7540137/detroit-lions-roster-review-fullback

2015 Draft Articles:

2015 Senior Bowl Notes:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-senior-bowl-notes.html

Skier-turned-mauling OL could interest Lions in draft:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/19/detroit-lions-ty-sambrailo/22010781/

Detroit Lions initial draft outlook: Interior linemen:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/14808/detroit-lions-initial-draft-outlook-interior-linemen

Top 50 NFL draft prospect rankings:    http://www.nfl.com/top50

Brandt: Five underclassmen who should have stayed in school:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000459997/article/2015-nfl-draft-5-players-who-should-have-stayed-in-school

Brooks: Top five 2015 NFL Draft prospects by position:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000459787/article/top-five-2015-nfl-draft-prospects-by-position

2015 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl notebook:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2015-NFLPA-Collegiate-Bowl-notebook.html

2014 Grades:

Detroit Lions report card: Linebackers played their part in dominant defense:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_report_card_line.html

Video:

National Media:

2014: Best of Calvin Johnson:    http://www.nfl.com/videos/2014-elite-performers/0ap3000000451892/2014-Best-of-Calvin-Johnson

John Clayton talks about why the Lions are moving on from longtime center Dominic Raiola:    http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12195404&categoryid=2459789

Morning Lions Links for Monday 1-19-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford named to Pro Bowl roster:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/18/matthew-stafford-named-to-pro-bowl-roster/

Local Media:

Lions expect Nevin Lawson back 'at some point' this offseason:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-expect-Nevin-Lawson-back-at-some-point-this-offseason/0b68b914-93b6-47a3-9f96-232fa40557a3

Fauria self-confident, but uncertain if Lions will keep him:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/01/18/joseph-fauria-detroit-lions/21968823/

Drew Sharp: Still don't know if Stafford is great like Super Bowl QBs:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/01/19/drew-sharp-detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/21981729/

Report: Atlanta Falcons' OC hire indicates team is going with Dan Quinn as coach over Teryl Austin:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/report_atlanta_falcons_coordin.html

Detroit Lions WR Golden Tate added to Pro Bowl; Matthew Stafford could be next:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_wr_golden_tate_a.html

MLive's Detroit Lions awards: George Johnson, Tahir Whitehead biggest surprises:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/mlives_detroit_lions_awards_ge.html

Lions roster review: Running back:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/1/18/7539891/detroit-lions-roster-review-running-back

2015 Draft Articles:

2015 Senior Bowl Notes:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-senior-bowl-notes.html

2015 Shrine Game Notes:    http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-shrine-game-notes.html

Mayock: Washington DT Shelton could be top-10 pick in 2015 draft:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000459925/article/mayock-washington-dt-danny-shelton-could-be-top10-pick

2015 NFL Draft: Meet the Prospect Features:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/24976451/nfl-draft-meet-the-prospect-features

2014 Grades:

Detroit Lions report card: Defensive line earns high marks for huge season:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/01/detroit_lions_report_card_defe.html