Morning Lions Links for Thursday 3-5-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Darryl Tapp excited about his return to the Lions:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/15594/darryl-tapp-excited-about-his-return-to-the-lions

Meet the Detroit Lions free agents: CB Rashean Mathis:    http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/15598/meet-the-detroit-lions-free-agents-cb-rashean-mathis

Detroit Lions free agency preview: How to replace Suh?:    http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-free-agency-preview-ndamukong-suh-nick-fairley-030415

Best fits for free-agent defensive linemen (he thinks the best fit for the Lions is Fairley):    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476141/article/best-fits-for-freeagent-defensive-linemen

All-Under-25 Team (Slay is on the team):    http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000476297/allunder25-team

Best NFL free agency fits: Cobb to Seahawks, Hardy to Bengals (Prisco thinks the Lions should keep Suh):    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25092943/best-nfl-free-agency-fits-cobb-to-seahawks-hardy-to-bengals

Haynesworth warns Suh; says Redskins took away love of game:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25093413/haynesworth-warns-suh-says-redskins-took-away-love-of-game

Kendall Langford has Jets, Saints visits after Lions trip:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/04/kendall-langford-has-jets-saints-visits-after-lions-trip/

Miami may emerge as the major player for Suh:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/04/miami-may-emerge-as-the-major-player-for-suh/

Report: Giants considering a run at Ndamukong Suh:    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/03/report-giants-considering-a-run-at-ndamukong-suh/

For those who don't land Suh, plenty of DTs available:    http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/03/04/nfl-free-agency-2015-defensive-tackles-ndamukong-suh

Former Oklahoma Sooner star Ryan Broyles pushes financial literacy:    http://newsok.com/former-oklahoma-sooner-star-ryan-broyles-pushes-financial-literacy/article/5398459

Local Media:

TIM AND MIKE: Talking Ndamukong Suh's future:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Talking-Ndamukong-Suhs-future/c956b8b0-100c-4039-a389-8a03397ac266

Lions will rely more on Ziggy Ansah if Suh bolts:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/03/04/ziggy-ansah-detroit-lions/24377243/

Media recruiting Ndamukong Suh from coast to coast:    http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/03/04/ndamukong-suh-dolphins-raiders-giants/24367505/

Suh has all the leverage in pursuit of 'elite money':    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/03/04/suh-leverage-pursuit-elite-money/24400925/

What's the message behind the '$UH?' billboards?:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/03/04/message-behind-uh-billboards/24368181/

Suh is only 'A-plus' free agent, Polian says:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/03/04/suh-plus-free-agent-polian-says/24372953/

Darius Slay drawing more praise from the Detroit Lions, and the expectations that go with it:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/03/detroit_lions_martin_mayhew_ho.html

Analysis: Don't get hung up on cap space, reality is most teams could afford to sign Ndamukong Suh:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/03/analysis_dont_focus_on_cap_spa.html

New billboards pop up around Detroit with a simple message: "$uh?":    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/03/new_billboards_pop_up_around_d.html

Detroit Lions 2015 free agency preview: Team could always use additional depth at cornerback:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/03/detroit_lions_2015_free_agency_1.html

Detroit Lions — With or without Ndamukong Suh, defensive tackle a need:    http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150304/detroit-lions-x2014-with-or-without-ndamukong-suh-defensive-tackle-a-need

Suh Only Free Agent Labeled 'A-Plus' In Ranking By Former GM Bill Polian:    http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/03/04/suh-only-free-agent-labeled-a-plus-in-ranking-by-former-gm-bill-polian/

Lions notes: Ndamukong Suh, special teams, more:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/3/4/8139107/lions-notes-ndamukong-suh-special-teams

2015 Draft Articles:

FSU defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. values father's NFL experience:    http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FSU-defensive-lineman-Mario-Edwards-Jr-values-fathers-NFL-experience/c7dadc04-0353-4ce3-803a-462efef89ebf

Detroit Lions continue pre-draft visits with Florida State DL Mario Edwards Jr.:    http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/03/detroit_lions_continue_pre-dra.html

Wednesday's pro day takeaways: Aggies OL Ogbuehi sidelined by rehab:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476380/article/2015-nfl-draft-what-we-learned-from-wednesdays-pro-days

New Jets DC checks out top MSU prospects:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476430/article/benardrick-mckinney-solidifies-draft-status-at-pro-day

Purdue's Hunt vaults himself into late-round draft consideration after pro day:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476529/article/akeem-hunt-of-purdue-has-outstanding-pro-day-workout

Pitt's Clemmings gets good look from line coaches from four NFL teams:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476352/article/pitts-tj-clemmings-gets-look-from-ol-coaches-from-four-teams

Gruden touts Petty's arm strength, calls him 'a great passer':    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476322/article/jon-gruden-bryce-petty-might-have-the-best-arm-talent-in-draft

Saints would get huge upgrade with Marcus Peters:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476560/article/casserly-saints-would-get-huge-upgrade-with-marcus-peters

Davis: Eagles would be fortunate to land Gurley with 20th overall pick:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476405/article/davis-eagles-would-be-fortunate-to-get-todd-gurley-at-no-20

2015 NFL Draft team-by-team rumors:    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476392/article/afc-east-draft-winds-rumors-connecting-players-nfl-teams

2015 Pro Days: Edge rushers the story at Arkansas, Mississippi State:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25093480/pro-days-edge-rushers-the-story-at-arkansas-mississippi-state

2015 NFL Draft: Fumble rate among RB prospects:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/25092869/nfl-draft-fumble-rate-among-rb-prospects

How Byron Jones set a broad jump world record at the NFL Combine:    http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/25092772/how-byron-jones-set-a-broad-jump-world-record-at-the-nfl-combine

NFL Draft Top 50, Nos. 21-30: Character hurts DGB, Marcus Peters:    http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-top-50--nos--21-30--character-issues-hurt-dgb--marcus-peters-195912659.html

Purdue running back Akeem Hunt runs a 4.37 at Pro Day:    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/purdue-running-back-akeem-hunt-runs-a-4-37-at-pro-day/

NFL Draft sleepers: Offense:    http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4637360-2015-nfl-draft-sleepers-offense-bryce-petty-langford-davis-agholor

NFL Draft sleepers: Defense:    http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4637516-2015-nfl-draft-prospects-sleepers-danielle-hunter-lsu-doran-grant-ifo-ekpre-olumu-oregon

Waynes back at MSU after big combine:    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2015/03/04/diary-trae-waynes-michigan-state-scouting-combine/24369501/

2015 NFL Draft profile: Owamagbe Odighizuwa:    http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/3/4/8133529/2015-nfl-draft-profile-owamagbe-odighizuwa

Video:

Local Media:

Pre-draft Visit: DT Mario Edwards Jr.:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Pre-draft-visit-DT-Mario-Edwards-Jr-/de1b5062-38e0-470b-987e-df0720e941e9

Wired Wednesdays: Best Of Calvin Johnson:    http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-Wednesdays-Best-of-Calvin-Johnson/06f73e07-bf4c-4955-94f8-88156beb187a

Suh contract a "no-win" situation, says Detroit Lions kicking legend:    http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/03/suh_contract_a_no-win_situatio_1.html