Lions Articles:
National Media:
Some more information about the three new Detroit Lions players: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17116/some-more-information-about-the-three-new-detroit-lions-players
Lions Mailbag: Which Lions rookies could contribute in 2015?: http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17100/lions-mailbag-which-detroit-lions-rookies-could-contribute-in-2015
Best receiving corps in the NFL? (4. Detroit Lions: Whenever a team trots out one of the most dominant pass catchers in football, defensive coordinators around the NFL can't help but sweat -- especially when that explosive playmaker is a 6-foot-5, 236-pound freak with a rare combination of size, speed and ball skills. Thus, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see theLions ranked on this list, largely due to Calvin Johnson. The perennial Pro Bowler can single-handedly take over a game with his overwhelming physical stature, yet he has become a more complete playmaker throughout his career. He's significantly improved as a route runner, yet remains a jump-ball specialist capable of wrestling 50-50 balls away from multiple defenders in the red zone. Johnson's mere presence on the perimeter commands double coverage, freeing up the field for his supporting cast. Golden Tate showed with he could do in his first season with Detroit, posting team highs in catches (99) and yards (1,331). The slick pass catcher is arguably one of the best playmakers in football, exhibiting exceptional running ability and ball skills. He carried the Lionsduring Johnson's three-week absence due to injury (Tate amassed two of his five 100-yard games during that stretch) and anchored the passing game until Megatron was ready to resume duties as the WR1. Most importantly, Tate emerged as an effective complement to Johnson, giving the Lions a dominant 1-2 punch. Although Brandon Pettigrew, Joseph Fauriaand Eric Ebron failed to post big numbers in 2014, the tight end position should play a bigger role in Joe Lombardi's offense this season. I'm particularly intrigued by Ebron, who could make a substantial jump in Year 2. Honestly, that's a big part of why Detroit got a spot on this list -- I expect big-time growth from the sophomore TE.): http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000492175/article/packers-broncos-colts-boast-top-receiving-units-in-nfl-today
Burton brags on Rutgers as Lions career begins: http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/burton-proudly-representing-rutgers-as-lions-career-begins-051115
Gabe Wright wears Ndamukong Suh's number, but he's focused on his game: http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/rookie-dt-gabe-wright-wears-ndamukong-suh-s-number-but-he-s-focused-on-his-own-game-051115
PFF’s Top 101 of 2014: 90 to 81 (81. Glover Quin, S, Detroit Lions (Unranked): Quin continues to be everything the Lions had hoped since they lured him away from Houston. A versatile safety, it’s his excellence in coverage that really helps him stand out where he earned the third-highest coverage grade during the regular season of all safeties. In addition to this his positive in run defense highlight a guy who can do it all. Best Performance: Week 16, DET at CHI, +3.5. Key Stat: Seven interceptions were most of all safeties.): https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/05/11/pffs-top-101-of-2017-90-to-81/
Zenner Impresses at Lions Rookie Minicamp: http://www.ksfy.com/sports/headlines/Zenner-Impresses-at-Lions-Rookie-Minicamp-303368141.html
Local Media:
O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: A prescription for success: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-A-prescription-for-success/9c385e87-53d8-42af-b825-edff8cd1fda4
Excitement builds as rookies join veterans: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Excitement-builds-as-rookies-join-veterans/a3be96cd-4fd7-4801-8a2c-2f500b090a7c
Lions sign three tryout players: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-sign-three-tryout-players/23f1b07c-f17f-4d84-813a-c5faaef4a5c2
Lions cut Lawrence; could they pursue Arrington?: http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/11/detroit-lions-kyle-arrington/27136371/
New Lions fullback Michael Burton: 'I love contact': http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/11/detroit-lions-michael-burton/27111129/
Defense helped spark Lions rookie Robinson: http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/05/11/defense-helped-spark-lions-rookie-robinson/27152443/
Injured Detroit Lions CBs Nevin Lawson, Bill Bentley are improving, but jobs could be on line: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/05/jim_caldwell_injured_cbs_nevin.html
UDFA safety Isaiah Johnson chose Detroit Lions because of James Ihedigbo contract dispute: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/05/udfa_safety_isaiah_johnson_cho.html
If Detroit Lions' Zach Zenner can't be next Joique Bell, backup plan is to be next Dr. James Andrews: http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/05/detroit_lions_rb_zach_zenner_h.html
Detroit Lions’ upgrades show run game improvement a priority: http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150511/detroit-lions-upgrades-show-run-game-improvement-a-priority
Lions release WR Desmond Lawrence: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/5/11/8587379/lions-release-desmond-lawrence
Lions notes: Wrapping up Detroit's rookie minicamp: http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/5/11/8586335/lions-notes-rookie-minicamp-2015
Video:
National Media:
Kruzel gets experience of a lifetime at Lions minicamp: http://www.upnorthlive.com/m/sports/story?list=194433&id=1203243
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