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