Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 9-22-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Jim Caldwell won't say who starts at RT: Cornelius Lucas or LaAdrian Waddle:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/18983/jim-caldwell-wont-say-whether-cornelius-lucas-or-laadrian-waddle-will-be-at-right-tackle

Which 0-2 team is in the biggest trouble? (4. Detroit Lions: The defensive line is nowhere near as scary this season, and has struggled to get off the field against San Diego and Minnesota. Matthew Stafford is struggling to make plays down the field. They have barely attempted any. While the Lions get to return home after two road losses, the upcoming schedule is brutal: Denver, at Seattle, and home for Arizona. This team will need some upsets to avoid a 1-4 start.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000535962/article/which-02-team-is-in-the-biggest-trouble

Which of the eight NFL teams with an 0-2 record can still make the playoffs? (Probably Done - Detroit Lions: Here are Detroit's next three games: home against the Denver Broncos, on the road in Seattle and home vs. the Cardinals. ConsideringMatthew Stafford is banged up and their defense has given up 833 total yards of offense in two weeks, the Lions face the real possibility that they could be 0-5 by the time Chicago comes to town to lighten the schedule load in mid-October. In which case, cooked.):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/which-of-the-eight-nfl-teams-with-an-0-2-record-can-still-make-the-playoffs-150322368.html

Stafford's health a concern as Lions head into home opener:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/staffords-health-concern-lions-head-home-opener-235502307--nfl.html

DET-MIN Grades: poised Bridgewater, pass rush lead the Vikings:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/21/det-min-gradespoised-bridgewater-pass-rush-lead-the-vikings/

Best players at every position for Week 2 (Safeties: Kurt Coleman, Panthers (+4.4) and James Ihedigbo, Lions (+4.4) - Coleman is trying to write a story of redemption, and more plays like the one that saw him deflect a potential game-tying pass can’t hurt. Ihedigbo is about as good a safety in the NFL gets when you put him in the box and the opposition runs at him. Fullback: Michael Burton, Lions (+2.4) - Burton was actually our highest-graded fullback in college football last year, so it’s not a huge surprise to see him looking so good right now.):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/21/the-best-players-at-every-position-for-week-2/

Worst players at every position for Week 2 (Defensive interior – Tackle: Tyrunn Walker, Lions (-3.1) - Walker was nearly invisible against the Vikings, making only one tackle (a clean-up) and putting up little-to-no fight against a rushing attack that ran for 199 yards.):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/09/21/worst-players-at-every-position-for-week-2/

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Stafford 'feels ok,' participates in walkthrough:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Stafford-feels-ok-participates-in-walkthrough/48994f3a-6314-49df-95c5-8a959388faf0

KEY QUESTIONS: Will Stafford be ready for Broncos game?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-Will-Stafford-be-ready-for-Broncos-game/924c3625-dfa0-479c-a5c8-be1efeb44464

Sharp: Lions closer to a rebuild than a playoff run:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/09/21/detroit-lions-problems/72601458/

Lions' Tulloch is now a part-time linebacker:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/21/detroit-lions-snap-counts/72559322/

Lions' run game among NFL's worst so far:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/21/detroit-lions-running-backs/72577770/

Stafford: Harrison off base with 'no respect' comments:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/21/matthew-stafford-rodney-harrison/72593386/

What Jim Caldwell said during Lions' news conference:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/21/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell/72598184/

Broncos look for better ground game vs. Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/21/denver-broncos-detroit-lions/72602488/

Monday breakdown: An 0-5 Lions start shouldn’t surprise:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/21/monday-breakdown-lions-start-surprise/72582812/

Lions running game looks as weak as ever:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/09/21/niyo-lions-running-game-looks-weak-ever/72603064/

Lions’ snap counts: Stephen Tulloch sees reduced role:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/21/lions-snap-counts-stephen-tulloch-sees-reduced-role/72567436/

Stafford, Lions take issue with Harrison’s remarks:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/21/stafford-lions-take-issue-harrisons-remarks/72589590/

Caldwell on Stafford’s availability: ‘We’ll see’:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/21/caldwell-staffords-availability-see/72568248/

Matthew Stafford uncertain for Broncos game with rib injury; Lions could sign third QB:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/matthew_stafford_uncertain_for.html

Matthew Stafford leads Lions' walk-through day after suffering rib injury:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/matthew_stafford_leads_lions_w.html

Matthew Stafford pleased teammates avoided 'Same Old Lions' response after Anthony Barr hit:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/matthew_stafford_pleased_with.html

Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell says Vikings didn't go overboard with hits on QB Matthew Stafford:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_did.html

Jim Caldwell takes blame for Detroit Lions' slow start:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/jim_caldwell_takes_blame_for_d.html

Questions swirl about Lions' Cornelius Lucas, LaAdrian Waddle at right tackle:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/questions_swirl_about_lions_co.html

Golden Tate on Vikings cheap shots: 'There were a few plays out there that were clear violations of this game':   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/golden_tate_on_whether_the_vik.html

3 things we learned about the Lions, including something positive!:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/3_things_we_learned_about_the_31.html

Detroit Lions — Five thoughts moving forward; Broncos up next:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150921/detroit-lions-x2014-five-thoughts-moving-forward-broncos-up-next

Detroit Lions notes: Matthew Stafford’s status unclear; Rodney Harrison blasted:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20150921/detroit-lions-notes-matthew-staffords-status-unclear-rodney-harrison-blasted

Lions' 0-2 Start Doesn't Mesh With Playoff Hopes:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/21/lions-0-2-start-doesnt-mesh-with-playoff-hopes/

Stafford At Bottom Of Pro Football Focus' Rankings Through Week 2:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/09/21/stafford-at-bottom-of-pro-football-focus-rankings-through-week-2/

PFF Grades: A brutal performance by the offense:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/9/21/9364117/lions-vikings-pff-grades-a-terrible-performance-by-the-offense

Power Rankings:

Week 3:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/09/week-3-power-rankings.html

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on takeaways from Vikings film:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-takeaways-from-Vikings-film/af12ec29-4d05-4e36-a4d5-0e35c94c1154

Tate on the home opener:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-the-home-opener/2bed1b3d-a5b9-4f63-a1c6-82345d7f2d37

Lucas on the importance of communication:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lucas-on-the-importance-of-communication/c23e84b3-7cf3-431c-b3a6-7dc9ec982fa3

Swanson on the offensive line:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Swanson-on-the-offensive-line/6eb36f6f-676b-455f-9613-34e11264cf21

Tori's Take: Protect the QB:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Toris-Take-Protect-the-QB/b2adde9e-5ec9-4874-a419-b4113629f0ed

Lions have no chance without Stafford, but should they risk him?:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/09/21/72577890/

Watch Detroit Lions reporters discuss the health and performance of Matthew Stafford:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/09/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_3.html