Morning Lions Links for Friday 6-19-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Calvin Johnson confident he'll remain productive despite age, injuries:  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13106816/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-says-age-injuries-slow-down

Eric Ebron's confidence could help him in second year with Lions:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17687/eric-ebrons-confidence-could-help-him-improve-in-second-year-with-detroit-lions

Haloti Ngata believes he fits in well with Lions as workouts conclude:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17695/haloti-ngata-believes-he-fits-in-well-with-the-detroit-lions-as-workouts-conclude

Darius Slay remains mum on the source of his self-inflicted hand injury:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17713/darius-slay-remains-mum-on-the-source-of-his-self-inflicted-hand-injury-this-spring

39 things you need to know from NFC minicamps;   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000497954/article/39-things-you-need-to-know-from-nfc-minicamps

Adrian Peterson, Ziggy Ansah featured on All-NFC North Team:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000497651/article/adrian-peterson-ziggy-ansah-featured-on-allnfc-north-team

The difference between NFL OTAs and minicamp? Nothing:   http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-06-18/nfl-the-difference-between-otas-and-minicamp-nothing

Local Media:

O'HARA: Kellen Moore a contender for backup QB job:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Kellen-Moore-a-contender-for-backup-QB-job/d00a6e23-2741-4be4-acb2-22aa8a2cbb77

Fauria: 'I’m expecting myself to come back strong':  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Fauria-I%E2%80%99m-expecting-myself-to-come-back-strong/a7394fad-c1d3-456e-bea4-839397392c00

Tapp's love for football brings out his unmatched enthusiasm:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Tapps-love-for-football-brings-out-his-unmatched-enthusiasm/4e737029-f3d7-4328-8af9-627049505ffb

Sharp: Almost 30, Megatron is winding down with Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/06/18/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions/28932135/

QB Stafford not worried about huge numbers:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/18/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/28950175/

Lions' Haloti Ngata still getting to know new teammates:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/18/detroit-lions-haloti-ngata-new-system/28908811/

After solid year, Lions' Slay expects greatness:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/18/darius-slay-detroit-lions/28958697/

Lions' Devin Taylor emerging with inside move:  http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/17/lions-tinker-defensive-line/28905441/

Lions secondary keeps it close off the field:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/18/secondary-keeps-tight-bond/28934895/

Lions emphasize efficiency on offense:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/18/lions-emphasize-efficiency-offense/28963791/

Wojo: Lions' Calvin Johnson feels he's as good as ever:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2015/06/18/wojo-lions-calvin-johnson-feels-good-ever/28964427/

Lions' Caldwell: Playoff loss to Cowboys a distant memory:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/18/jim-caldwell-moves-on/28928321/

Detroit Lions waive CB Bill Bentley:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_waive_cb_bill_be.html

Detroit Lions DE Jason Jones out after undergoing procedure:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_de_jason_jones_o_1.html

Detroit Lions counting on DE Devin Taylor to take big step forward this season:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/detroit_lions_devin_taylor.html
 
Lions kicker Matt Prater finishes Day 2 of minicamp in dramatic fashion:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/lions_kicker_matt_prater_finis.html

Pat Caputo - Why, believe it or not, Detroit Lions could be Super Bowl contenders in 2015:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150617/pat-caputo-why-believe-it-or-not-detroit-lions-could-be-super-bowl-contenders-in-2015

Stafford More Comfortable In Offense, Plans To Work With Teammates More Before Training Camp:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/06/18/stafford-more-comfortable-in-offense-plans-to-work-with-teammates-more-before-training-camp/

Lions notes: Caraun Reid, LaAdrian Waddle, more:  http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/18/8784351/lions-notes-caraun-reid-laadrian-waddle

Mini-Camp Notes:

NOTEBOOK: Caldwell explains Jason Jones' absence from minicamp:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Caldwell-explains-Jason-Jones-absence-from-minicamp/dcef8de8-aa9f-483a-a795-de8b4b52a654

Lions minicamp observations: Offense not too crisp:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/18/detroit-lions-minicamp-thoughts/28930271/

Lions minicamp observations: Coach stresses clean living:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/18/lions-minicamp-observations-thursday/28937919/

12 quick observations from Detroit Lions minicamp, including some chippiness from the defense:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/06/12_quick_observations_from_det.html

Detroit Lions: Ten quick hits after final day of minicamp:  http://oplions.blogspot.com/2015/06/detroit-lions-ten-quick-hits-after.html

Detroit Lions notes: Calvin Johnson rested and ready; Bentley cut:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150618/detroit-lions-notes-calvin-johnson-rested-and-ready-bentley-cut

As Jason Jones recovers from injury, Detroit Lions defense has a good day:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/17700/jason-jones-is-recovering-from-an-injury-and-the-detroit-lions-defense-had-a-good-day

Notes from Day 3 of Lions minicamp:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/6/18/8808251/lions-minicamp-day-3

Previews and Outlooks:

2015 Season Preview: Detroit Lions:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2015-season-preview-detroit-lions/

Gabriel’s NFC North Outlook: Detroit Lions:  http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2015/06/18/gabriels-nfc-north-outlook-detroit-lions/

Videos:

Local Media:

Caldwell wraps up mandatory mincamp:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-wraps-up-mandatory-mincamp-/1634f69a-2420-4305-b095-c5e8f7125db2

Stafford on improvements made this spring:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-improvements-made-this-spring/540d76a7-fe83-43c7-a09c-dfa7c8b268f7

Johnson on improving the offense in year two:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-improving-the-offense-in-year-two/d1d40326-5ada-4e48-ab35-5078cca1c188
 
Burton on maintaining blocking skills without pads:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Burton-on-maintaining-blocking-skills-without-pads/181b591f-86ec-4853-8cdd-87f07c47e160

Slay on creating more turnovers:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Slay-on-creating-more-turnovers/214e15ec-6964-4e2d-a110-f69d7958805b

Tapp on being an unknown defense:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tapp-on-being-an-unknown-defense/630ff762-8741-474a-adee-167923355172

Celebrate good times! Detroit Lions minicamp wrapup:  http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/18/28930199/

Beard and Katzenstein on Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/06/18/28950343/

Watch Detroit Lions reporters praise rookie RB Ameer Abdullah's minicamp performance:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/06/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_6.html