Morning Lions Links for Friday 4-3-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions not filing tampering charges against Ravens:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/16348/detroit-lions-wont-pursue-tampering-charges-against-baltimore?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Was Jim Caldwell an aggressive coach in 2014?:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/16336/was-jim-caldwell-considered-an-aggressive-coach-in-2014?ex_cid=espnapi_public

NFC North roundtable: Best team:   http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/19738/nfc-north-roundtable-the-best-team?ex_cid=espnapi_public

Five teams that won't return to the playoffs (one of the teams is the Lions):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483160/article/five-teams-that-wont-return-to-the-playoffs

Local Media:

Lions being 'selectively aggressive' in free agency:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-being-selectively-aggressive-in-free-agency/5e890af1-8ee6-4308-93b7-d139e79a851b

Lions sign LB Brandon Copeland:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/04/02/who-is-brandon-copeland/70851914/

Quality picks might be available at OT, DT for Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/04/02/detroit-lions-draft-prospects/70866172/

Lions' needs match up well with draft this year:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/04/02/detroit-lions-2015-nfl-draft/70821646/

Lions restricted free agent DE George Johnson visited the Bucs on Thursday:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/04/02/george-johnson-rfa/70858400/

Demaryius Thomas: I'm better than Lions' Calvin Johnson:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/04/02/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-demaryius-thomas/70861298/

Lions' Lombardi: Ebron turning corner:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/04/01/caldwell-ebron-lions-making-strides/70772178/

Reports: Detroit Lions sign veteran combine standout, LB Brandon Copeland:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/04/reports_detroit_lions_sign_vet.html

Detroit Lions will report for offseason program on April 20; announce dates for OTAs, minicamp:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/04/detroit_lions_will_report_for.html

Detroit Lions OC Joe Lombardi cites injuries for offense's shaky 2014 season:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/04/detroit_lions_oc_joe_lombardi_6.html

Detroit Lions' Teryl Austin gushes about the performance, and swagger, of 'Slay-tumbo':   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/04/detroit_lions_teryl_austin_exp.html

Baltimore Ravens owner's comments about Detroit Lions DT Haloti Ngata could constitute tampering:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/04/baltimore_ravens_owners_commen.html

Detroit Lions — Offense will be tailored for Matthew Stafford:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/20150402/detroit-lions-x2014-offense-will-be-tailored-for-matthew-stafford

2015 Draft Articles:

Detroit Lions host best kick returner in NCAA history, UAB's J.J. Nelson, on pre-draft visit:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/04/detroit_lions_host_nations_bes.html

Detroit Lions 2015 NFL draft prospect: Florida State defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr.:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/04/detroit_lions_2015_nfl_draft_p_6.html

Thursday's pro days: Washington's trio of Round 1 prospects shine:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483260/article/washingtons-trio-of-round-1-prospects-lead-thursday-pro-days

Jeremiah: Strong, Collins strong options for Eagles in Round 1:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483084/article/jaelen-strong-landon-collins-could-be-options-for-eagles

Report: UCF's Breshad Perriman visiting with Eagles:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483135/article/report-ucfs-breshad-perriman-visiting-with-eagles

Report: Dolphins schedule visits with wideouts Parker, Perriman:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483316/article/report-dolphins-set-to-host-devante-parker-breshad-perriman

Which prospects would teams be foolish to pass on? Analysts reveal their picks:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483092/article/davis-nfl-teams-would-be-foolish-to-pass-on-dj-humphries

Deep sleepers: Late-round offensive prospects to watch:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483158/article/deep-sleepers-lateround-offensive-prospects-to-watch

Which prospects have helped their stock most?:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483295/article/jeremiah-clemsons-vic-beasley-has-flown-up-nfl-draft-boards

Casserly: Wisconsin's Gordon would be 1,500-yard RB with Cowboys:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483301/article/casserly-melvin-gordon-would-be-1500yard-rb-with-cowboys

NFL scout: Gurley best running back in draft since Vikings' Peterson:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483229/article/scout-todd-gurley-best-rb-in-draft-since-adrian-peterson

'Todd Gurley bill' overwhelmingly passed by Georgia Senate:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000483194/article/todd-gurley-bill-overwhelmingly-passed-by-georgia-senate

2015 Pro Days: Marcus Peters among standouts at popular UW workout:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25133524/pro-days-marcus-peters-among-standouts-at-popular-uw-workout

The first clear-cut D-III draft prospect in 25 years:   http://mmqb.si.com/2015/04/02/nfl-draft-ali-marpet-hobart/

Nos. 49-45: Offensive weapons bound for Round 2:   http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/04/02/2015-nfl-draft-ranking-si-64-jay-ajayi-carl-davis-nelson-agholor

2015 NFL draft positional rankings: Offensive tackle:   http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/04/01/2015-nfl-draft-offensive-tackle-rankings-brandon-scherff-lael-collins

Rollins hones technique, eyes Final Four:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2015/04/02/quinten-rollins-diary-final-four-private-workouts/70839898/

Maryland pro day standout Stefon Diggs loves football 'too much':   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-04-02/stefon-diggs-maryland-wide-receiver-pro-day-nfl-draft-terrapins-highlights-40-time-projection-scouting-report

The Top 5 Offensive Tackles in the 2015 NFL Draft:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/the-top-5-offensive-tackles-in-the-2015-nfl-draft/

The Top 5 Interior Offensive Linemen in the 2015 NFL Draft:   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/the-top-5-interior-offensive-linemen-in-the-2015-nfl-draft/

Video:

National Media:

Inside The Huddle: Matt Stafford Goes Deep:   http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=12605091&ex_cid=espnapi_public

Local Media:

Pre-Draft Visit: JJ Nelson:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Pre-draft-visit-WR-JJ-Nelson/9e9add14-2cbd-4ce2-b543-678bf8993ddc