Morning Lions Links for Saturday 2-28-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

A look at Lions 2015 specialists' cap numbers:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/15507/morning-roar-a-look-at-the-lions-2015-specialists-cap-numbers

Meet the Detroit Lions free agents: DE George Johnson:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/15468/meet-the-detroit-lions-free-agents-de-george-johnson

History says Lions should pursue Suh cautiously:    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/02/27/ndamukong-suh-contract-negotiations-leverage-albert-haynesworth-gerald-mccoy-free-agency-franchise-tag/24118627/

Local Media:

Lions looking for solid coverage guys on special teams:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-looking-for-solid-coverage-guys-on-special-teams/d6c00d6f-db4a-4f9f-9476-06882e0d7428

Mayhew: Pettigrew can do more in Lions' passing game:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/02/27/brandon-pettigrew-detroit-lions/24115601/

5 most likely teams for Suh in free agency:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/02/27/ndamukong-suh-free-agency/24109937/

Lions free agent countdown: No. 2 Nick Fairley:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/02/27/nick-fairley-free-agent/24108263/

Lions rank No. 19 in CBS Sports' future power rankings:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/02/27/detroit-lions-future-power-rankings/24125937/

Mayhew: Lions hope to re-sign Sims:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/02/27/rob-sims/24114463/

Detroit Lions are facing a Reggie Bush-like decision with Rob Sims:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/02/after_cutting_reggie_bush_detr.html

Detroit Lions re-sign veteran long snapper Don Muhlbach for another season:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/02/detroit_lions_re-sign_veteran.html

Detroit Lions GM Martin Mayhew: Ezekiel Ansah has potential to be great if he keeps developing:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/02/detroit_lions_ezekiel_ansah_2.html

THREE AND OUT: Too soon to predict Lions' top pick:    http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/three-and-out-too-soon-to-predicted-lions-top-pick-022715

Notes: McShay goes OL for Lions in mock draft:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/2/27/8116311/lions-notes-todd-mcshay-mock-draft

2015 Draft Articles:

O'HARA: Breshad Perriman values his father's advice:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Breshad-Perriman-values-his-fathers-advice/401ddf77-4b00-468e-8324-92f318c628da

Nebraska RB Ameer Abdullah is sensible replacement for Reggie Bush with Detroit Lions:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/02/nebraskas_ameer_abdullah_makes.html

If Detroit Lions want to address o-line, Mel Kiper confident LSU's La'el Collins will be there at No. 23:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/02/if_detroit_lions_want_to_addre.html

Jeremiah: Safest picks in draft? This year they're wide receivers:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000474986/article/jeremiah-2015-nfl-drafts-safest-picks-could-be-wide-receivers

Draft prospect Kendricks models game not after brother, but 49ers' LB Patrick Willis:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000474559/article/uclas-eric-kendricks-models-game-after-49ers-patrick-willis

Gil Brandt: Five takeaways from Twitter Q&A for 2015 NFL Draft:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000474944/article/brandt-marcus-mariota-better-for-long-term-than-jameis-winston

Gurley leaned on ex-UGA mate Murray for ACL rehab:    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2015/02/27/todd-gurley-leaned-on-former-georgia-teammate-aaron-murray-during-acl-rehab/24133039/

2015 NFL Draft: NFL considering changes to Combine workouts:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/25084177/nfl-draft-nfl-considering-changes-to-combine-workouts

2015 NFL Draft: Important stops on the pro day schedule:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/25083319/nfl-draft-important-stops-on-the-pro-day-schedule

Prospects who could fare better in NFL than in college:    http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/02/27/2015-nfl-draft-sleepers

NFL draft watch: Needs that teams should pass on in Round 1:    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-watch--needs-that-teams-should-pass-on-in-round-1-213509423.html

14 players that need to have a strong Pro Day:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/14-players-that-need-to-have-a-strong-pro-day/

“State Of The Draft”: Winston’s Motives, Petty’s Landing Spots, More Green-beckham Notes, Pass-rushers And More:    http://optimumscouting.com/draft/state-draft-winstons-motives-pettys-landing-spots-green-beckham-notes-pass-rushers.html

Draft Prospecting: Washington Huskies:    http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2599/Draft-Prospecting-Washington-Huskies