Morning Lions Links for Friday 3-20-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

More from Martin Mayhew on rules proposals:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/16071/morning-roar-more-from-martin-mayhew-on-rules-proposals

Barry Sanders talks early retirement, concussions, more:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/barry-sanders-talks-early-retirement-concussions-more-032015

Local Media:

10 QUESTIONS: What makes the 2015 season different from 2012?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-What-makes-the-2015-season-different-from-2012/59d67fb9-4f76-494d-8a3b-502ae0b54b17

Thanks to new deal, Mathis can go deep on longevity path:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/03/19/mathis-career-lions-contract/25017637/

Mathis: 'Very confident' Lions can succeed without Suh:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/03/19/detroit-lions-rashean-mathis-suh/25015063/

Tour Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch's redesigned home:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/03/19/detroit-lions-stephen-tulloch-home/25013673/

Column: Detroit Lions' offseason has been underwhelming, but don't discount Jim Caldwell's ability to develop talent:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/03/column_detroit_lions_player_de.html

Detroit Lions' Rashean Mathis welcomes opportunity to mentor potential replacement:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/03/detroit_lions_rashean_mathis_e_1.html

Mel Kiper Jr. does 2009 NFL draft over, still has Detroit Lions taking Matthew Stafford No. 1:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/03/mel_kiper_jr_does_2009_nfl_dra.html

Updates on the offseason happenings around the NFC North:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/03/updating_you_on_the_offseason.html

Rashean Mathis Keeps Defying Age, Prepared To Again Contribute On The Field And Off:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/03/19/rashean-mathis-keeps-defying-age-prepared-to-again-contribute-on-the-field-and-off/

Borland's Surprise Retirement Begs The Question: Will More In The NFL Leave Over Concussion Concerns? Lions Player Weighs In:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/03/19/borlands-surprise-retirement-begs-the-question-will-more-nfl-players-leave-over-concussion-concerns-lions-player-weighs-in/

Mathis defying odds by returning for 13th NFL season:   http://www.foxsports.com/detroit/story/mathis-defying-odds-by-returning-to-lions-for-13th-nfl-season-031915

Lions notes: Darius Slay, Garrett Reynolds, more:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/3/19/8252481/lions-notes-darius-slay-garrett-reynolds

Corey Hilliard visiting Jets:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/3/19/8257957/lions-free-agency-corey-hilliard-jets

2015 Draft Articles:

Detroit Lions bring in Florida State cornerback P.J. Williams for a pre-draft visit:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/03/detroit_lions_bring_in_florida.html

Thursday's pro-day recap: Ray's 40 disappoints, Montgomery impresses:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000480098/article/thursdays-proday-recap-shane-ray-runs-disappointing-40

Georgia's workout wonder Conley builds on draft intrigue at pro day:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000480162/article/georgias-workout-wonder-conley-builds-on-nfl-draft-intrigue

Mayock: Missouri's Ray turns in less-than-stellar performance at pro day:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000480170/article/mayock-shane-ray-misses-mark-in-proday-performance

Michigan State's Lippett: Teams split 50-50 on where to play me:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000480075/article/tony-lippett-teams-divided-on-whether-to-play-me-at-wr-or-cb

Boise State RB Ajayi interviewed with four NFL clubs at Broncos' pro day:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000480072/article/falcons-49ers-vikings-jaguars-interview-jay-ajayi

TCU LB Dawson reveals five scheduled visits with NFL clubs:   TCU LB Dawson reveals five scheduled visits with NFL clubs

Davis: Texas DE leads defense for 2015 Draft All-Underrated Team:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000480033/article/2015-nfl-draft-allunderrated-team-keep-eye-on-indiana-dt

2015 NFL Draft: Lance Zierlein's top 10 tight end prospects:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000479892/article/2015-nfl-draft-lance-zierleins-top-10-tight-ends

2015 Pro Days: Shane Ray, Markus Golden perform well at Missouri:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/25114633/pro-days-shane-ray-markus-golden-perform-well-at-missouri

The draft's top two corners couldn't be less alike:   http://mmqb.si.com/2015/03/19/nfl-draft-cornerbacks-trae-waynes-marcus-peters/

TCU LB Dawson explains poor combine:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/draft/2015/03/19/diary-paul-dawson-hamstring-injury-scouting-combine-tcu-texas-christian/25035993/

Small-school RB hopes to make big NFL impression:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2015/03/19/lafayette-college-running-back-ross-scheuerman-pro-day/25019849/

2015 NFL Draft profile: D.J. Humphries:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/3/19/8243659/2015-nfl-draft-profile-d-j-humphries

Video:

Local Media:

Mathis On Why Returning To Detroit Was So Vital:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mathis-on-why-returning-to-Detroit-was-so-vital/d4bb42ea-03e2-4e52-b250-33ffc2c28e50

Pre-draft Visit: Cb P.J. Williams:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Pre-draft-visit-CB-PJ-Williams/121e7697-94bb-47fc-8882-ddefecf29dfb