Afternoon Lions Links for Monday 9-28-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions are left searching for answers after another loss:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19160/lions-searching-for-answers-after-another-loss-with-seattle-and-arizona-waiting

Joique Bell averaging 1.1 yards a carry as Lions field NFL's worst run game:
http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19166/joique-bell-is-averaging-1-1-yards-per-carry-and-the-lions-run-game-is-worst-in-the-league

Week 3 game balls (Calvin Johnson had a tough matchup Sunday but he still caught eight passes for 77 yards. He also had a highlight catch over Aqib Talib in the first half. The Lions, again, didn’t go downfield a ton but they once again got their best offensive player involved in the offense. That has to happen for the Lions to have any success moving forward.):  http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/180480/nfl-week-3-game-balls-darren-sproles-devonta-freeman-latavius-murray-among-sundays-stars

Jim Caldwell could use a playoff history lesson about his 0-3 Lions:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25319935/jim-caldwell-could-use-a-playoff-history-lesson-about-his-0-3-lions

Tight end Eric Ebron still believes his Detroit Lions are 'great' (they aren't):  http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/tight-end-eric-ebron-still-believes-his-detroit-lions-are--great---they-aren-t-152911126.html

PFT on Ebron's comments:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/28/lions-eric-ebron-im-surprised-were-0-3-because-of-how-great-we-are/

DEN-DET Grades: Broncos defense leads the way, Stafford struggles:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/28/den-det-grades-broncos-defense-leads-the-way-stafford-struggles/

Worst players at every position for Week 3 (Tackles: James Hurst, Ravens (-11.2) and LaAdrian Waddle, Lions (-9.5): Hurst struggled both protecting the QB and blocking the run against the Bengals — the only two things he’s asked to do. He allowed a QB hit and five additional pressures, as well as six tackles for two yards or less in the run game. Waddle actually graded positively (+1.3) against the run. But when you allow a sack, a QB hit, and eight hurries, you make this team.):  https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/28/worst-players-at-every-position-for-week-3/


Local Media:

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: Where do Lions go from here?:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Where-do-Lions-go-from-here/e0894bd5-3068-44c5-b43a-0bfcb2d941a7

Josh Katzenstein's Four Downs: Broncos give props to Abdullah:  http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/28/katzensteins-downs-broncos-give-props-abdullah/72968746/

Detroit Lions snap counts: Dime package usage reduces Stephen Tulloch's workload even more:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_snap_counts_denv.html

Detroit Lions' running game falls to dead last in NFL:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_running_game_fal.html

Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay plans to keep going for picks despite giving up pair of big plays:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detriot_lions_cb_darius_slay_p.html

Lions' Jim Caldwell disputes officiating on Matthew Stafford fumble:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/lions_jim_caldwell_disputes_of.html

Detroit Lions' LaAdrian Waddle responds well to extended playing time in return to action:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_laadrian_waddle_11.html

3 things we learned about the Lions: All realistic hopes of playoff bid already dead:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/3_things_we_learned_about_the_32.html

Lions notes: More on Sunday's defeat:  http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/28/9407483/lions-notes-more-on-detroits-loss-to-denver