Morning Lions Links for Sunday 11-1-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Chad Johnson up next for Lions' Calvin Johnson on NFL's receiving list:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19981/chad-johnson-up-next-for-lions-calvin-johnson-on-nfls-receiving-list

Jim Caldwell’s job security is anyone’s guess:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/31/jim-caldwells-job-security-is-anyones-guess/

Roundtable: Trade deadline deals we’d like to see:   http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/10/30/nfl-trade-deadline-2015-roundtable

Local Media:

O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: First impressions of Jim Bob Cooter:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/final-thoughts/article-1/OHARAS-FINAL-THOUGHTS-First-impressions-of-Jim-Bob-Cooter/995e390e-3ff1-4144-bf9f-e0cd965eaf61

Lions at Chiefs preview:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-at-Chiefs-preview/c45173c7-dad0-4e67-8f38-c109f921fc98

Lions' Mayhew: No regrets about Levy contract extension:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/30/deandre-levy-contract-detroit-lions/74866392/

Lions' Cooter rose quickly with keen eye, instincts:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/31/detroit-lions-jim-bob-cooter/74971872/

Lions' Haloti Ngata believes rough start is behind him:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/31/detroit-lions-haloti-ngata/74944154/

Lions vs. Chiefs: Scouting report, prediction:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/31/detroit-lions-kansas-city-chiefs/74963448/

Forbes warns organizations: Don't become like Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/31/detroit-lions-lessons/74955962/

Don Carey: Lions' trip to London 'not a vacation':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/31/detroit-lions-don-carey/74948572/

Chiefs writer: West a solid replacement for Charles:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/31/kansas-city-chiefs-charcandrick-west/74948936/

Lions' 'D' will be busy, even with Chiefs' Charles out:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/31/lions-d-will-be-busy-even-with-chiefs-charles-out/74965340/

5 things to watch: How will the Lions look after coaching shakeup?:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/5_things_to_watch_kansas_city.html

If Detroit Lions are still interested, RB Jarryd Hayne just hit waivers:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/if_detroit_lions_are_still_int.html

Barry Sanders: I see a little of myself in Lions RB Ameer Abdullah:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/barry_sanders_i_see_a_little_o.html

Lions GM Martin Mayhew knows his job security is no sure thing:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/even_martin_mayhew_knows_his_j.html

Falling well short of goal to be perfect, Detroit Lions continuing to tweak draft process:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_martin_mayhew_nf.html

Detroit Lions — Game day notes vs. Chiefs:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151031/detroit-lions-x2014-game-day-notes-vs-chiefs

Detroit Lions — Five keys against the Chiefs in London:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151031/detroit-lions-x2014-five-keys-against-the-chiefs-in-london

Video:

Local Media:

Keys to the Game: Lions at Chiefs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Keys-to-the-Game-Lions-at-Chiefs/fd8ff50b-ba6f-45ff-96f8-a63b206a63dd

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 10-31-15

Happy Halloween!!!

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions' Martin Mayhew on job status: 'I'm the GM right now':   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19965/lions-martin-mayhew-on-job-status-im-the-gm-right-now

Detroit's New OC Has Red Flags:   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/155989342/jim-bob-cooter-new-lions-oc-arrests-manning

Chiefs land in London to face Lions as official 'home' team:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/chiefs-land-london-face-lions-official-home-team-181046929--nfl.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Cooter's take on the offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Cooters-take-on-the-offense/077e09e2-4ee4-4439-a1a2-77e234383c93

10 takeaways from Austin & Cooter:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-takeaways-from-Austin--Cooter/b105de68-7696-47cc-8c22-a04e36c8e671

O'HARA: Mayhew's trade comments more than idle chatter:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Mayhews-trade-comments-more-than-idle-chatter/42a2911c-788b-43c3-aaf7-33c774e10c61

Should the Lions trade Calvin Johnson to the Patriots?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/30/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-patriots/74880672/

Lions offensive coach Cooter's arrest records vanish:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/30/jim-bob-cooter-arrest/74879326/

Lions' Ansah shrugs off TD-saving takedown:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/10/30/lions-ansuh-shrugs-off-td-saving-takedown/74884146/

Almost all top Lions healthy for Chiefs game:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/30/almost-top-lions-healthy-chiefs-game/74861160/

Lions vs. Chiefs: Time to go long:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/2015/10/30/lions-vs-chiefs-time-go-long/74896300/

LaAdrian Waddle questionable, Brandon Pettigrew probable Sunday against Chiefs:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/laadrian_waddle_questionable_b.html

Detroit Lions matchup: Protecting Matthew Stafford is key against Kansas City Chiefs:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_matchup_kansas_c.html

DeAndre Levy does something more dangerous than walking on a plane; Lions don't regret extension:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_lb_deandre_levy_does_som.html

Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter is becoming a household name, or something:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_oc_jim_bob_cooter_is_bec.html

Detroit Lions notes: Jim Bob Cooter tweaks, simplifies:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151030/detroit-lions-notes-jim-bob-cooter-tweaks-simplifies

Detroit Lions — Matthew Stafford has full support of Martin Mayhew:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151030/detroit-lions-x2014-matthew-stafford-has-full-support-of-martin-mayhew

Cooter: It's As Much Stafford's Offense 'As It Is Mine':   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/30/cooter-its-as-much-staffords-offense-as-it-is-mine/

Mayhew: Lions Changing 'Some Of Our Procedures' With Draft evaluations':   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/30/mayhew-lions-changing-some-of-our-procedures-with-draft-evaluations/

Previews and Predictions:

Game 8:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/10/game-8-lions-vs-chiefs-previews-and.html

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on final Chiefs preparation:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-final-Chiefs-preparation/8cc717b5-dc30-45e4-96ee-7be32b5167b0

Cooter on becoming the offensive coordinator:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cooter-on-becoming-the-offensive-coordinator/08ac867b-35ed-4ca9-9f0c-c252154296bd

Austin on defensive execution:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-defensive-execution/a4ecb51c-945b-417a-9910-b189e6624c7f

Stafford on preparing for the Chiefs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-preparing-for-the-Chiefs/9080b70e-204e-4175-834f-d5e24d9814d4

Afternoon Lions Links for Friday 10-30-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions GM believes in Caldwell, but stops there:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14008436/detroit-lions-gm-martin-mayhew-believes-jim-caldwell-unsure-own-future

Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter showed coaching potential early on:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19944/dont-let-the-name-fool-you-jim-bob-cooter-is-smart-man

Six Points: Lions vs. Chiefs:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/six-points-detroit-lions-kansas-city-chiefs-103015

Jim Bob Cooter is in on the joke, and is awesome for it:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/30/jim-bob-cooter-is-in-on-the-joke-and-is-awesome-for-it/

Caldwell looking to turn Lions' season around in London:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/caldwell-looking-turn-lions-season-around-london-114026063--nfl.html

Local Media:

O'HARA'S FRIDAY FOCUS: 6 things Lions can do to spark streak:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FRIDAY-FOCUS-6-things-Lions-can-do-to-spark-streak/3eb98cb8-a711-44fc-9c4c-6f33e7a47dcf

Lions injury report: Waddle questionable for Sunday:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/30/detroit-lions-injury-report/74869714/

Levy made his most daring adventure yet in London:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/30/detroit-lions-deandre-levy-stonehenge/74873426/

Lions' Mayhew: 'It is on me what has happened':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/30/martin-mayhew-hot-seat-lions/74858410/

Mayhew: We’d win championship with 22 Matthew Staffords:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/30/martin-mayhew-detroit-lions-win-championship-matthew-staffords/74857686/

Rashean Mathis returns for Detroit Lions' final practice in rainy London:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/rashean_mathis_returns_for_det.html

Lions firings began with Sunday night phone call between Jim Caldwell, Martin Mayhew:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_firings_began_with_sunda.html

Lions GM Martin Mayhew: Matthew Stafford is a potential Hall of Famer and isn't going anywhere:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_gm_martin_mayhew_matthew.html

Detroit Lions will be buyers, not sellers, before trade deadline; will not deal Calvin Johnson:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_will_be_buyers_n.html

Parker: Caldwell's days may be numbered:   http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/if-losing-continues-jim-caldwell-may-be-on-the-clock/36143848

Lions notes: Silverdome to be destroyed:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/10/30/9642934/lions-notes-silverdome-to-be-destroyed-next-year

Video:

Local Media:

Mayhew on the coaching changes:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mayhew-on-the-coaching-changes/1f0775fe-1467-4f77-b695-897be67ed839

Morning Lions Links for Friday 10-30-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Joey Bosa, Robert Nkemdiche players Lions should consider in draft:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19937/joey-bosa-robert-nkemdiche-players-lions-should-consider-in-draft

Local Media:

PRACTICE REPORT: Illness limits Rashean Mathis:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Illness-limits-Rashean-Mathis/8aead582-bf67-4be9-837d-dc268be9e7d7

NOTEBOOK: Changes coming to run game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Changes-coming-to-run-game/a8cb044d-18b1-4288-9658-b7da06c51a3b

Practice: Mathis misses, but Megatron is back:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/detroit-lions-injuries/74797928/

Lions' Tate: It'd be nice 'to get some more targets':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/golden-tate-detroit-lions/74793082/

Lions' O won't change much, but maybe more deep balls?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/detroit-lions-offense/74757268/

Lions to simplify blocking schemes under Prince:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/detroit-lions-offensive-line/74795948/

Barry: Lions 'still do control their destiny':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/barry-sanders-highlights-detroit-lions/74817376/

Bart Scott: Time for Lions to ditch Johnson, Stafford?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford/74800416/

Lions’ London trip part of NFL’s expansion strategy:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/detroit-lions-nfl-expanding-london/74846406/

Lions' Tate thinks he'll bounce back under Cooter:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/golden-tate-hoping-bounce-back-cooter/74794036/

'Big rugby fan' Haloti Ngata fired up to see match:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/big-rugby-fan-haloti-ngata-fired-up-to-see-match/74820574/

Enterprising blokes land quality time with Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/enterprising-blokes-land-quality-time-with-lions/74828376/

With spotlight on offense's woes, Detroit Lions defense also struggling:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_defense_2.html

First look: Kansas City Chiefs are mediocre both offensively and defensively:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_first_look_kansas_city_c.html

Barry Sanders: It's fun to think about playing for the Lions again:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/barry_sanders_its_fun_to_think.html

Golden Tate guest stars on 'The League,' show pokes fun at WR's Super Bowl week fight:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/golden_tate_guest_stars_on_th.html

Detroit Lions notes: Golden Tate wants more opportunities:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151029/detroit-lions-notes-golden-tate-wants-more-opportunities

Detroit Lions — Three reasons Ziggy Ansah’s teammates respect him:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151029/detroit-lions-x2014-three-reasons-ziggy-ansahs-teammates-respect-him

Lions Prepping For 'One Of The Better Front Sevens In The League':   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/29/lions-prepping-for-one-of-the-better-front-sevens-in-the-league/

Previews and Predictions:

Game 8:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/10/game-8-lions-vs-chiefs-previews-and.html

Video:

National Media:

What can we expect from Lions vs Chiefs in London?:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000568106

Local Media:

Caldwell on getting ready for Chiefs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-getting-ready-for-Chiefs/385922cc-127c-446a-9f72-1b710d55688a

Abdullah on being in London:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Abdullah-on-being-in-London/71be4e20-d738-43d7-8e4a-b0eb70fe6579

Tate on turning the season around:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tate-on-turning-the-season-around/d0ef81e2-3566-4960-bc7f-d2fd5c984d9c

Tomlinson on the coaching changes:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tomlinson-on-the-coaching-changes/1b8e03c8-7900-40f1-b289-bc7b6a988a68

Ansah on his performance this season:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ansah-on-his-performance-this-season/306f1035-27ba-4c79-814b-91d8bc496354

Ngata and Ansah show off Rugby skills:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ngata-and-Ansah-show-off-Rugby-skills/355d4f1a-6252-4b12-9d43-657e6fce2a26

Ngata on the defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ngata-on-the-defense/b577c823-4805-4921-abb9-03ec9dadf14e

Prater on being under pressure as a kicker:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Prater-on-being-under-pressure-as-a-kicker/fde85dfc-7eb0-4cba-ba66-5b3422e971de

Martin on the fans in London:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Martin-on-the-fans-in-London/e291c006-ce1b-4be3-ba1a-400a1e5e9765

1 on 1 with Barry Sanders:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-Barry-Sanders/7faad4ad-bf61-4881-ba5b-8fe0feaaa07d

AskALion: Lomas Brown:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/AskALion-Lomas-Brown/edddca8c-21a3-4735-9939-4b39251526ba

Lions in London: Another spirited practice Thursday:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/74799186/

Afternoon Lions Links for Thursday 10-29-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

History of coaching survival not on side of Lions' Jim Caldwell:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19929/history-of-coaching-survival-not-on-side-of-lions-jim-caldwell

QB Index: Cam, Andrew Luck going separate ways (Stafford is ranked 26):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000568077/article/qb-index-cam-andrew-luck-going-separate-ways

Bart Scott: Lions need to 'blow this thing up,' trade Calvin Johnson:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25357278/bart-scott-lions-need-to-blow-this-thing-up-trade-calvin-johnson

Matt Prater, Lions hope for some more London magic:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/matt-prater-lions-hope-more-london-magic-143921120--nfl.html

Sack-by-sack breakdown of Lions’ Week 7 O-line disaster:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/10/29/sack-by-sack-breakdown-of-lions-week-7-o-line-disaster/

Local Media:

10 QUESTIONS WITH TWENTYMAN: How will offense look Sunday?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-QUESTIONS-WITH-TWENTYMAN-How-will-offense-look-Sunday/d5721d1e-2e00-42e8-9915-e6e8b1328a40

Golden Tate knows he needs to be better:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Golden-Tate-knows-he-needs-to-be-better/70287244-f337-425d-ab0a-a6cf25261b54

Coaching offensive line solo not an issue for Lions' Prince:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/ron-prince-lions/74788430/

Barry Sanders optimistic changes will help Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/barry-sanders-optimistic-changes-will-help-lions/74822162/

Tomlinson: Better OL performance is up to players:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/29/lions-laken-tomlinson-better-ol-performance-is-up-to-players/74798404/

Calvin Johnson in, Rashean Mathis out at Detroit Lions practice; debut new drill for ball security:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/calvin_johnson_in_rashean_math.html

Detroit Lions hint they're simplifying offensive line's blocking scheme:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_hint_theyre_simp.html

Lions' Golden Tate: It'd be nice to be used better by Jim Bob Cooter:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_golden_tate_i_would_be_n.html

Lions' Jim Caldwell: It'd be idiotic to think I didn't consult front office about firings:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_jim_caldwell_itd_be_idio.html

5 tweaks Jim Bob Cooter can make to help Detroit Lions' struggling offense:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/5_ways_jim_bob_cooter_can_imme.html

Detroit Lions set up camp in plush English countryside estate:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_set_up_camp_in_p.html

Caldwell: Jim Bob Cooter, Ron Prince Have What It Takes:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/29/caldwell-jim-bob-cooter-ron-prince-have-what-it-takes/

Chiefs Finally Settling On Reshuffled Offensive Line:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/29/chiefs-finally-settling-on-reshuffled-offensive-line/

Notes: Chiefs flying to London Thursday night:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/10/29/9634010/lions-notes-chiefs-waiting-until-thursday-night-to-travel-to-london

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 10-29-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions donning shades to trick bodies into better sleep schedule:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19925/lions-donning-shades-to-trick-bodies-into-better-sleep-schedule

Eight trades that would make sense (Calvin Johnson, WR, to the Panthers: The thing that might make 1-6 Detroit want to move Johnson -- his high salary -- is also the thing that makes trading him very difficult. However, this is about trades I'd like to see, and Johnson to the Panthers makes sense. 6-0 Carolina has obviously been pretty good, but the team needs a wide receiver, and I'm not sure how far the Panthers can get without adding help. And while the 30-year-old Johnson might be picking up fewer yards per catch this season (13.3) than at any other point in his career, he would definitely qualify as help. Of course, Johnson's true value -- the face of theLions' franchise would be worth a second-round pick at least -- is much higher than what the team could likely get for him on the market: something like a fifth-rounder, given the level of money involved. Perhaps the Panthers, who would also have to do some tinkering to make the numbers work, would do well to look toward Jeffery instead.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000567542/article/matt-forte-to-broncos-among-trades-that-would-make-sense

Lions aim to end losing ways in London:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-hope-change-losing-ways-london-151435747--nfl.html

Week 8 Coaches on the hot seat (Seat still warm - Jim Caldwell, Detroit: Just a couple of hours after telling reporters on Monday he did not anticipate any changes to his coaching staff, Caldwell fired the Lions' offensive coordinator and two offensive line coaches. Detroit is languishing in the NFC North basement at 1-6.):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/week-8-coaches-on-the-hot-seat-181227906.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Cooter's offense likely to be Stafford-friendly:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Cooters-offense-likely-to-be-Stafford-friendly/348d3957-7bc9-4a8f-8062-ced99885627e

O'HARA: Change can be good for Lions if it works:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Change-can-be-good-for-Lions-if-it-works/562e04d0-e284-41b4-960a-5efc23343b66

Lions' Megatron misses London practice, should play:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/calvin-johnson-injury-detroit-lions/74735154/

Lions digging London and their luxury hotel:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/detroit-lions-london/74745052/

Megatron: Wembley's field can't be worse than Chicago:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/wembley-field-nfl-detroit-lions/74753448/

Lions not shocked by moves: 'We're held to a standard':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/detroit-lions-jim-bob-cooter/74733622/

Caldwell: 'Idiotic' to think Mayhew didn't know firings:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-firings/74769852/

Caldwell says firings weren’t solely his decision:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/caldwell-says-firings-solely-decision/74740408/

Cooter takes charge in new role with Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/cooter-takes-charge-new-role-lions/74734894/

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has Lions’ attention:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/chiefs-tight-end-travis-kelce-lions-attention/74751646/

Shopping, sightseeing on Lions’ off-day agenda:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/shopping-sightseeing-lions-day-agenda/74767036/

Lions’ location stumps Uber driver:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/lions-location-stumps-uber-driver/74753720/

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson's day off from practice not due to injury:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/calvin_johnsons_day_off_from_p.html

Lions say it's not weird, but helpful, that Jim Bob Cooter is as old as some of his players:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/jim_bob_cooter_just_31_years_o.html

Detroit Lions hire sleep specialist to fight jet lag:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_hire_sleep_speci.html

How will the Lions' offense fare under Jim Bob Cooter? There's a prop bet for that:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/how_will_the_lions_offense_far.html

Will jet lag hurt Chiefs when they face the Lions? Bills-Jaguars outcome might provide a clue:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/will_jet_lag_hurt_chiefs_when.html

Detroit Lions notes: Expect tweaks to offense not earth-shattering moves:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151028/detroit-lions-notes-expect-tweaks-to-offense-not-earth-shattering-moves

Detroit Lions — Five reactions to moving forward with Jim Bob Cooter:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151028/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reactions-to-moving-forward-with-jim-bob-cooter

Ebron: 'You Give The Quarterback What He Wants' As Cooter Takes Over Offense:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/28/ebron-you-give-the-quarterback-what-he-wants-as-cooter-takes-over-offense/

Expensive Uber Rides, 'Training Camp Mode' All Part of Lions' London Trip:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/28/expensive-uber-rides-training-camp-mode-all-part-of-lions-london-trip/

Calvin Johnson At No. 18 In Latest Jersey Sale Numbers:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/28/calvin-johnson-at-no-18-in-latest-jersey-sale-numbers/

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on starting prep for the Chiefs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-starting-prep-for-the-Chiefs/26c0a863-b61e-4896-a1ba-056c1b5c978b

Stafford on what Cooter will bring to the offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-what-Cooter-will-bring-to-the-offense/fa1b3fdf-8610-48be-ad16-54d499e8aa88

Bell on preparing for the Chiefs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Bell-on-preparing-for-the-Chiefs/9d0423c9-8ab7-4a69-af86-f39cbd4d0d00

Johnson on the coaching changes:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Johnson-on-the-coaching-changes/133bda21-2bb1-485b-aa56-47eeb1af83ce

Ebron on new TE coach Fitzsimmons:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ebron-on-new-TE-coach-Fitzsimmons/2b7ca2dd-1a98-4bc2-b1c1-e2d447bf5c74

Jones on staying focused each week:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jones-on-staying-focused-each-week-/efa7b0e2-f05c-44b1-b967-4e3dcd9a32f7

Mathis on how he spent his first day in London:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Mathis-on-how-he-spent-his-first-day-in-London/9f880fe4-25ca-4423-8886-9637cf323a22

Ihedigbo on the coaching changes:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-the-coaching-changes/e297b534-dfe2-4a3c-8453-d92b8a7b30c7

Quin on executing on defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Quin-on-executing-on-defense/e7d17ba1-e630-49ec-95d2-fb74a1754233

Lions hold first practice with coaching changes:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-hold-first-practice-with-coaching-changes/2d8119e2-dd34-4e1d-9b0c-919d0a12b640

Game 8 Lions Vs Chiefs Previews and Predictions

Previews:

Lions-Chiefs Preview:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-chiefs-preview-024203456--nfl.html

Lions-Chiefs Capsule:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-chiefs-capsule-164728259--nfl.html

Predictions:

Team Picks:

USA Today Picks (4 pick the Chiefs to win, 3 pick the Lions to win):   http://sportswire.usatoday.com/2015/10/29/week-8-nfl-picks-predictions/

PFF's Picks (6 pick the Chiefs to win, 4 pick the Lions to win) :   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/10/29/pff-week-8-pick-em/

Foxsports Expert Picks (5 pick the Chiefs to win, 3 pick the Lions to win):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-expert-picks-2015-091015

CBS Expert Picks (5 pick the Chiefs to win, 3 pick the Lions to win):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/8

ATL's Picks (5 pick the Chiefs to win, 1 picks the Lions to win):   http://weeklypickem.fantasy.nfl.com/experts?expertGroupId=4&week=8

Score Picks:

Schrager's Score Pick (he picks the Lions to win 23-18):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-week-8-picks-oakland-raiders-miami-dolphins-new-england-patriots-102915

SN's Steele's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 21-10):   http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4659503-week-8-nfl-picks-predictions-straight-up-packers-broncos-dolphins-patriots-bengals-steelers/slide/370448

CBS' Brinson's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 24-17):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25355073/nfl-week-8-picks-bengals-over-steelers-packers-beat-broncos

NFL.com's Harrison's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 17-14) :   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000568204/article/nfl-week-8-game-picks-steelers-nip-bengals-pack-still-perfect

NFL RealGM's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 28-24):   http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2703/Football-Meteorology-For-NFL-Week-8

CBS' Prisco's Picks (he picks the Chiefs to win 21-16):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25356245/priscos-week-8-nfl-picks-broncos-nip-packers-bengals-hold-off-steelers

SN's Iyer's Picks (he picks the Chiefs to win 26-15):   http://www.sportingnews.com/list/4659514-week-8-nfl-picks-against-spread-steelers-bengals-seahawks-cowboys/slide/370485

PFT’s Week Eight picks (Both pick the Chiefs to win by scores of 28-20 and 27-20):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/29/pfts-week-eight-picks-5/

Man vs. Machine: NFL Week 8 picks (Both pick the Chiefs to win by scores of 23-21 and 26-23):   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/155894300/week-8-nfl-picks-against-the-spread

Total Picks: 30 pick the Chiefs to win, 17 pick the Lions to win. Average Score Pick (238-234/11): the Lions win 22-21

Afternoon Lions Links for Wednesday 10-28-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson will benefit from Lions' OC change:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19897/matthew-stafford-calvin-johnson-will-benefit-from-lions-oc-change

Joique Bell spends 166 pounds -- POUNDS -- on Uber ride in London:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19909/lions-rb-joique-bell-spends-166-pounds-pounds-on-an-uber-ride-in-london

Grading and re-drafting the 2013 first-round picks (5. Ezekiel Ansah, DE , Lions - Key Stat: His 27 combined sacks, hits, and hurries are sixth-most of all 4-3 defensive ends this year. Grade: A. The best edge defender in this class by some distance, Ansah took a big leap from year one to two, and looks poised for something similar this season given his start to 2015. A real standout in a disappointing year for Detroit. Re-Draft: The best edge defender in the class, the Lions got this one right, so they’ll keep Ziggy Ansah.):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/10/28/grading-and-re-drafting-the-2013-first-round-picks/

Local Media:

TIM AND MIKE: How will coaching changes affect offense?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-mike/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-How-will-coaching-changes-affect-offense/3bf701e6-6fdf-4ead-b10e-f032b866103c

STATS PACK: Ansah on pace for career year:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/STATS-PACK-Ansah-on-pace-for-career-year/52368cb2-2d3c-4d8e-a4a0-741903582057

Sleep specialist helps Lions adapt on London trip:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/detroit-lions-london/74750822/

Lions' Moore 'loved' time in NFL Europe once upon a time:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/detroit-lions-lance-moore-nfl-europe/74725834/

Lions' next foe: Charcandrick West emerges for Chiefs:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/28/detroit-lions-kansas-city-chiefs-charcandrick-west/74725892/

Lions WR Calvin Johnson not practicing in London:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_wr_calvin_johnson_not_pr.html

Lions players: Joe Lombardi's firing was expected:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_players_joe_lombardis_fi.html

Detroit Lions to hit practice field in Hertfordshire today:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_to_hit_practice.html

Detroit Lions arrive in London in a fog, their future uncertain:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_arrive_in_london.html

Detroit Lions Twitter Talk: On 2016 cap space and No. 1 draft pick possibilities:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_twitter_talk_17.html

Lions notes: Jim Schwartz wants to coach again:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/10/28/9624974/lions-notes-jim-schwartz-looking-to-return-to-coaching-in-2016

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 10-28-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions hope last year's London experience will be beneficial this year:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19861/lions-hoping-last-years-london-experience-will-benefit-this-year

NFC North Stock Market: Week 8 (Three Down - Jim Caldwell, head coach, Detroit Lions: One week after winning their first game of the season, the Lions bottomed out with a crushing loss at the hands of the Vikings in Week 7. Jim Caldwell's coaching staff took a major hit on Monday, when offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi and two O-line position coaches were fired. Caldwell's Lions are in a bad spot at 1-6 on the season; quarterbacks coach Jim Bob Cooter will try to revive the team in taking over playcalling.):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-stock-market-nfc-north-week-8-102715

Bell: Caldwell got it wrong with offense again:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2015/10/27/caldwell-lions-offense/74677592/

Local Media:

What British fans need to know about the Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/27/detroit-lions-london/74690052/

Niyo: Drastic changes needed for Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/10/27/niyo-drastic-changes-needed-lions/74723200/

Mental mistakes led to 7 sacks of Stafford:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/27/mental-mistakes-led-sacks-stafford/74721270/

Diverse backgrounds of Lions' assistants might ease transition:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/27/diverse-backgrounds-of-lions-assistants-could-might-transition/74676058/

Detroit Lions second look: Decision not to challenge near end of game the right call:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_second_look_shou.html

Detroit Lions second look: What went wrong on 7 sacks allowed against Minnesota?:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_second_look_offe_1.html

Detroit Lions — Ten things to know about Jim Bob Cooter:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151027/detroit-lions-x2014-ten-things-to-know-about-jim-bob-cooter

Chiefs Won't Be A Gimme Victory When Lions Travel To London:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/27/opponent-profile-chiefs-wont-be-a-gimme-victory-when-lions-travel-to-london/

What To Know About New Lions Offensive Coordinator Jim Bob Cooter:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/27/what-to-know-about-new-lions-offensive-coordinator-jim-bob-cooter/

Mike Valenti's Solution For The Lions: 'If Connor Cook Is The Best QB, Bring Him Here':   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/27/mike-valentis-solution-for-the-lions-if-connor-cook-is-the-best-qb-bring-him-here/

Power Rankings:

Week 8:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/10/week-8-power-rankings.html

Video:

National Media:

PFT Live: Lions talk with Dave Birkett, Giants talk with Ralph Vacchiano:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/27/pft-live-lions-talk-with-dave-birkett-giants-talk-with-ralph-vacchiano/

Local Media:

Tori's Take: London is what the Lions need:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Toris-Take-London-is-what-the-Lions-need/4f08118e-7d00-4b92-825a-28eac2e50dc8

Afternoon Lions Links for Tuesday 10-27-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Joe Lombardi's firing must put Jim Caldwell on notice with Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19880/joe-lombardis-firing-must-put-jim-caldwell-on-notice-with-detroit-lions

New Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter was highly valued by Peyton Manning:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19885/new-lions-oc-jim-bob-cooter-was-highly-valued-by-peyton-manning

Detroit Lions lead wide-open race for the No. 1 pick:   http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/13982217/detroit-lions-lead-wide-open-race-no-1-pick-nfl

NFL Coaches Hot Seat: Pagano rises to No. 1 (2. Jim Caldwell, Detroit Lions: Desperate times – you know what happens. Caldwell has already started unloading assistants in an effort to salvage this disaster. Last week: 3):   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/10/27/coaches-hot-seat/74670756/

Local Media:

10 things UK fans should know about the Detroit Lions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/10-things-UK-fans-should-know-about-the-Detroit-Lions/b35e3639-8557-44af-b6b6-3efca3776acb

Birkett: Lombardi firing may not be end for Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/27/jim-bob-cooter-detroit-lions-woes/74668850/

Jamie: Case against Caldwell keeping job gets stronger:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/27/detroit-lions-jamie-samuelsen-blog-jim-caldwell/74667302/

Washburn's firing 'on our hands,' says Lions' Ramirez:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/27/jeremiah-washburn-fired-detroit-lions/74672166/

Caldwell's answers from Lions news conference:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/26/lions-caldwell-were-running-out-time/74653460/

Detroit Lions players shoulder blame for coaches losing their jobs:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_players_feel_per.html

A look at the Lions' Jim Bob Cooter, now the NFL's second-youngest offensive coordinator:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/a_look_at_the_lions_jim_bob_co.html

What's Next For Lions? Caldwell's Seat Warming, Even After Coaching Shakeup:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/27/whats-next-for-lions-caldwells-seat-warming-even-after-coaching-shakeup/

Week 8 Power Rankings

CBS' Kirwan's Power Rankings (26. Lions: Lions: It's never good when you fire coaches in the middle of the season. I don't expect the staff changes Detroit made this week will make Matthew Staffordplay any better. Last Week: 21):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/25355296/nfl-power-rankings-unbeaten-patriots-bengals-face-big-tests-in-week-8

USA Today Power Rankings (28. Lions: Captain Jim Caldwell may eventually go down with this ship, but he's going to throw a few lieutenants overboard first.):   http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/

NFL RealGM's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 29):   http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2701/NFL-Team-Rankings-Week-7

Shut Down Corner"s NFL Power Rankings (30. Detroit Lions (1-6, LW: 26): In some ways, firing coordinators and position coaches in the middle of a season is even more disruptive than canning the head coach. Jim Caldwell said that he did this on his own and ownership wasn't involved. I don't believe that.):   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-power-rankings--too-many-division-races-are-already-over-011216095.html

Foxsports Power Rankings (30. Lions: The Lions finally made the correct decision to get rid of offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, and head coach Jim Caldwell has the rest of the season to show he can get something turned around with this underachieving group.):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/power-rankings

CBS' Power Rankings (30. Lions: Remember all that talk about how they wouldn't miss Ndamukong Suh? Well, they are 29th in scoring defense. London will love seeing them.):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/25355155/nfl-power-rankings-packers-broncos-clash-cant-get-here-soon-enough

PFF's Power Rankings (30. Detroit Lions: Halfback Ameer Abdullah is the only rookie running back with more than 10 catches and no dropped passes. Abdullah has 13 catches.):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/10/27/pff-nfl-power-rankings-for-week-8/

NFL.com's Power Rankings (31. Lions: Fast start ... then wot happened? The doldrums didn't begin with third down, but drives sure ended there. Detroit couldn't buy a conversion. In fact, after converting their first attempt -- ona 46-yard completion to Calvin Johnson -- theLions failed to have a successful third down the rest of the game. Surprising end-zone drop by Theo Riddick, who leads all NFC running backs in catches and has been one of theLions' only reliable offensive players this season.  On Monday, the Lions canned three offensive coaches, including coordinator Joe Lombardi. The new offensive boss? Jim Bob Cooter. Yes, that's a real name.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000566765/article/nfl-power-rankings-week-8-raiders-enter-top-half-colts-drop

ESPN's Power Rankings (31. Lions: The Lions are 0-2 this season when holding a lead of at least 11 points at any time during the game. The rest of the NFL is 73-9 (.890) in those games.):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/8

Freep Power Rankings (31. Detroit Lions (1-6, last week: 28): Perhaps Monday’s firings are the proverbial tip of the iceberg but it’s time to unleash a creative, nothing-to-lose offensive attack. How about more than eight offensive touches for prized second-round pick Ameer Abdullah?):   http://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/27/nfl-power-rankings-week-8/74687120/

MLive Power Rankings (32. Detroit Lions (1-6): After another dreadful performance by the offense, the Lions finally pulled the plug on offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. (Last week: 29)):   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/nfl_power_rankings_week_8_3.html

PFT’s Week Eight power rankings (32. Lions (1-6; No. 29): The Lions handed out a different kind of trophy to their Lombardi.):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/27/pfts-week-eight-power-rankings/

SI Power Rankings (32. Lions: They canned offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi this week, along with a couple of assistants. Jim Caldwell could be next, and then the Lions can start the process of looking for their next coach ... who will be fired sometime before the 2018 season.):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/10/28/nfl-power-rankings-week-8-patriots-vikings-colts

SN's Power Rankings (Lions ranked 32):   http://mobile.sportingnews.com/article/4659406-week-8-nfl-power-rankings-packers-broncos-halloween-2015

Average Power Ranking (424/14): 30

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 10-27-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford takes some of blame for Joe Lombardi's firing:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19871/lions-qb-matthew-stafford-takes-some-of-blame-for-joe-lombardi-firing

Who is Jim Bob Cooter? Five things to know about the new Lions OC:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25354693/who-is-jim-bob-cooter-five-things-to-know-about-the-new-lions-oc

Lions elevate Cooter despite off-field history:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/26/lions-elevate-cooter-despite-off-field-history/

Local Media:

Caldwell, Stafford talk coaching changes:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Caldwell-Stafford-talk-coaching-changes/6545f866-5494-41d6-9a59-dadd2b9670a2

KEY QUESTIONS: How do Lions fix protection issues?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-How-do-Lions-fix-protection-issues/b8ec0f48-60bb-42cf-b3d0-76bcd17b27ab

FILM REVIEW: Ansah's hustle saves touchdown:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/film-review/article-1/FILM-REVIEW-Ansahs-hustle-saves-touchdown/489af0c4-b1c6-4765-9d2a-1beef8861b71

TWENTYMAN: Lions reorganize offensive staff:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-reorganize-offensive-staff/e43f2473-06f7-44ea-a574-a4f41c520bac

Lions' Caldwell: 'We're running out of time':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/26/lions-caldwell-were-running-out-time/74653460/

New Lions coodinator Cooter is bright, gruff, lovable:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/26/jim-bob-cooter-detroit-lions/74658308/

Albom: Were Lions' firings just the first domino to fall?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2015/10/27/detroit-lions-firings-mitch-albom/74665316/

Sharp: Lions firings OK, but main bosses shirk blame:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/10/26/detroit-lions-martha-ford-mayhew-lewand-caldwell/74661374/

Wojo: Lions firings a good start, but more changes needed:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2015/10/26/wojo-lions/74664926/

Monday breakdown: Dead money puts Lions in tough spot:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/26/monday-breakdown-dead-money-puts-lions-tough-spot/74662716/

Jim Bob Cooter receives rave reviews from Stafford:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/26/jim-bob-cooter-receives-rave-reviews-stafford/74663926/

Detroit Lions fire OC Joe Lombardi, OL coach Jeremiah Washburn:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_fire_oc_joe_lomb.html

Detroit Lions' Jim Caldwell explains why he changed his mind about firing Joe Lombardi:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_jim_caldwell_exp_1.html

Full breakdown of Detroit Lions' coaching staff shakeup:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_coaching_changes.html

Matthew Stafford's hand OK, Rashean Mathis not concussed:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/matthew_staffords_hand_fine_ra.html

Lions' Jim Caldwell rejects public pressure for shakeup, will not alter staff:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_jim_caldwell_rejects_pub.html

Detroit Lions notes: Firings a wake-up call; Stafford’s hand OK:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151026/detroit-lions-notes-firings-a-wake-up-call-staffords-hand-ok

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on takeaways from the Vikings' film:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-takeaways-from-the-Vikings-film/064bdf8e-0956-4ecb-a4ad-91c8d704510e

Caldwell on staff changes:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-staff-changes/28c06f6b-37a8-4ade-843c-f4e437029237

Stafford on the change at offensive coordinator:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Stafford-on-the-change-at-offensive-coordinator/d63b0337-1fa0-4942-9da8-8326232bdc42

Ramirez on the coaching changes:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ramirez-on-the-coaching-changes/8342a684-f905-49f1-b520-1133da0d687c

3 & Out with Chris Spielman: Week 7:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/3--Out-with-Chris-Spielman-Week-7/e381ae8c-e2c7-41c2-be70-5111c4c0e15f

Answer the Bell: Happy Birthday Jordan:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Answer-the-Bell-Happy-Birthday-Jordan/c390dc69-bccc-4a1f-986d-db58e47586fc

Wired For Sound: Week 7 vs Minnesota:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wired-For-Sound-Week-7-vs-Minnesota/e423750a-e1a3-4513-b53f-e237bec920d6

Drew Sharp and Dave Birkett: Could Lions be due for a coaching change?:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/26/74635484/

Afternoon Lions Links for Monday 10-26-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions once again show offensive ineptness in loss to Minnesota:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19822/lions-once-again-show-offensive-ineptness-in-loss-to-minnesota
 
Next few weeks could determine DeAndre Levy's return this season:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19837/next-few-weeks-of-recovery-could-determine-deandre-levys-return-this-season

MIN-DET Grades: Bridgewater, Diggs shine in Vikings win:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/10/26/min-det-grades-bridgewater-diggs-shine-in-vikings-win/

Local Media:

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: State of the team:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-State-of-the-team/1d4624c0-e2e6-40ad-b0dc-ca4e3592c0d9

Lions fire Lombardi, 2 other assistants:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/26/detroit-lions-joe-lombardi/74646998/

Stafford X rays negative, Lions' Mathis not concussed:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/26/matthew-stafford-injury-detroit-lions/74634976/

Seidel: Ihedigbo says Lions aren't ready to give up fight:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/10/26/detroit-lions-james-ihedigbo-jeff-seidel/74611448/

Lions extra points: Overheard, talking points, on deck, more:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/26/detroit-lions-extra-points/74611442/

Detroit Lions snap counts: Joique Bell sees limited work in return to lineup:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_snap_counts_joiq.html

3 things we learned about the Detroit Lions: Someone could get fired in London:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/3_things_we_learned_about_the_36.html

Eric Ebron takes no solace in personal success while Detroit Lions flounder:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_eric_ebron_7.html

Lions' Jim Caldwell defends decision-making on late series against Vikings:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_jim_caldwell_defends_dec.html

Adrian Peterson racks up 98 yards while sick against Lions:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/adrian_peterson_racks_up_98_ya.html

Calvin Johnson: 'It's Tough To Nickel And Dime All The Way Down The Field':   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/26/calvin-johnson-its-tough-to-nickel-and-dime-all-the-way-down-the-field/

Should The Lions Have Challenged Calvin Johnson’s Goal Line Catch?:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/26/should-the-lions-have-challenged-calvin-johnsons-goal-line-catch-video/

Grades:

Team Grades: Detroit Lions Lit Up By Vikings' Teddy Bridgewater:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/26/team-grades-detroit-lions-lit-up-by-vikings-teddy-bridgewater-and-stefon-diggs/

Morning Lions Links for Monday 10-26-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Matthew Stafford, Eric Ebron up, Jim Caldwell, Joe Lombardi down in Lions loss:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19816/matthew-stafford-eric-ebron-up-jim-caldwell-joe-lombardi-down-in-lions-loss

Week 7 game balls (Matthew Stafford. After a perfect first quarter – he completed all six of his passes and threw for two touchdowns – he was pummeled the rest of the day. He finished 18-of-26 for 256 yards with those two scores and no interceptions, but he’ll be feeling this one Sunday night and on the flight to London on Monday.):   http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/184962/week-7-game-balls-blake-bortles-ryan-tannehill-teddy-bridgewater-among-sundays-stars

A good time for Lions to hit road:   http://www.bcsn.tv/news_article/show/568491

Six Points for Week 7: Checking in on NFL coaching class of 2014:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/coaches-hot-seat-ken-whisenhunt-bill-obrien-jay-gruden-mike-pettine-six-points-102515

Hot seat gets even hotter in Indianapolis and Detroit after losses:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/hot-seat-gets-even-hotter-in-indianapolis-and-detroit-with-bad-losses-204239852.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Mathis leaves game with head injury:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Mathis-leaves-game-with-head-injury/58113e2e-6eb4-49b9-9c5c-c6658eb532eb

FOUR DOWNS: Offense inconsistent in loss:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/FOUR-DOWNS-Offense-inconsistent-in-loss/58e58b7a-9007-4798-8dd9-ace260282b03

Albom: Sad sacks — Lions offer up Stafford for sacrifice:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2015/10/25/detroit-lions-mitch-albom-matthew-stafford-minnesota-vikings/74602096/

Seidel: Confluence of late errors sum up Lions' loss:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2015/10/26/detroit-lions-errors-jeff-seidel/74610000/

Lions notes: Players trying to win, not save anyone's job:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/25/detroit-lions-playing-jobs/74608218/

3 Lions Q's with Carlos Monarrez: Hope all lost for 2015:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/26/detroit-lions-three-questions-carlos-monarrez/74611412/

Minnesota 28, Detroit 19: Why the Lions lost:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/25/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings/74604894/

Lions ticker: How'd Peterson get ill? Plus more TV outtakes:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/26/detroit-lions-adrian-peterson-minnesota-vikings-illness/74610172/

Up next: 1-6 Lions take on 2-5 Chiefs in London:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/25/detroit-lions-kansas-city-chiefs/74594826/

Niyo: Warning signs pointed to Lions’ defensive woes:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/10/25/niyo-warning-signs-pointed-lions-defensive-woes/74609886/

Loss puts Mayhew, Caldwell on the spot:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2015/10/25/wojo-loss-puts-mayhew-caldwell-spot/74609642/

Four downs: Peterson knew Ansah was coming:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/25/four-downs-peterson-knew-ansah-coming/74604500/

Possible concussion sidelines Lions’ Rashean Mathis:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/25/possible-concussion-sidelines-lions-rashean-mathis/74598912/

Lions’ Levy wants to return from injury this season:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/25/lions-levy-wants-return-injury-season/74599202/

Lions QB Matthew Stafford undergoes X-rays on hand after Vikings blast him again:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_qb_matthew_stafford_unde.html

Vikings adjust defensively, sack Matthew Stafford seven times after Lions score on first two drives:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/vikings_adjust_defensively_sac.html

Detroit Lions have no answers for inability to correct pass protection woes:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_offensive_line_5.html

Lions postgame: Eric Ebron, Stephen Tulloch strong as Detroit struggles to run the ball again:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/lions_postgame_eric_ebron_step.html

Jim Caldwell tells Lions' radio network: Big plays doomed us in loss to Vikings:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/jim_caldwell_tells_lions_radio_4.html

Pat Caputo - Above all else, Detroit Lions are poorly coached and Jim Caldwell is to blame:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151025/pat-caputo-above-all-else-detroit-lions-are-poorly-coached-and-jim-caldwell-is-to-blame

Detroit Lions notes: Defense can’t stop Peterson; Vikings adjust:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151025/detroit-lions-notes-defense-cant-stop-peterson-vikings-adjust

Detroit Lions out-played for 3 quarters in loss to Vikings:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151025/detroit-lions-out-played-for-3-quarters-in-loss-to-vikings

Detroit Lions — Matthew Stafford sacked 7 times in loss to Vikings:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151025/detroit-lions-x2014-matthew-stafford-sacked-7-times-in-loss-to-vikings

Read it and weep: Lions season over:   http://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/parkersconfidential/read-it-and-weep-lions-season-over/36043224

Caldwell After 1-6 Start: Lions Will Get Better 'Because I've Seen It':   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/10/25/caldwell-after-1-6-start-lions-will-get-better-because-ive-seen-it/

Grades:

Freep Lions report card: Coaching, O-line bad vs. Vikings:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/25/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings-grades/74598970/

Detroit News Lions grades: Offensive line flunks Vikings’ test:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/25/lions-grades-offensive-line-flunks-vikings-test/74601018/

MLive Detroit Lions report card: Offensive line, defensive backfield struggle against Vikings:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_report_card_minn_1.html

CBS Grades (Lions get a D. The Lions get an 'A' for the first quarter and an 'F' for the rest of the game. From the end of the first quarter through the four-minute mark in the fourth quarter, the Lions had exactly zero yards on offense.):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25353079/nfl-grades-week-7-redskins-look-like-nfc-east-contenders

Video:

Game 7:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/10/game-7-lions-vs-vikings-videos.html

Evening Lions Links for Sunday 10-25-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Offensive failings under Joe Lombardi show up again in Lions latest loss:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19794/offensive-failings-under-joe-lombardi-show-up-again-in-lions-latest-loss

Calvin Johnson passes Joey Galloway on all-time NFL receiving yards list:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19796/calvin-johnson-passes-joey-galloway-on-all-time-nfl-receiving-yards-list

Lions DT Haloti Ngata has first multi-sack game since 2012:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/19790/lions-dt-haloti-ngata-has-first-multi-sack-game-since-2012

Report: Chewing tobacco made Peterson sick:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13967174/adrian-peterson-minnesota-vikings-starting-vs-detroit-lions

Diggs strengthens budding reputation as top WR in Vikings' win:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000565223/article/stefon-diggs-flashes-talent-as-vikings-roll-over-lions

Matthew Stafford has X-rays on hand after loss:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/25/matthew-stafford-has-x-rays-on-hand-after-loss/

Vikings start slow but stomp the Lions:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/10/25/vikings-start-slow-but-stomp-the-lions/

Peterson, Vikings chew up Lions:   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/vikings/2015/10/25/adrian-peterson-minnesota-detroit-lions/74594502/

Bridgewater, Peterson help Vikings roar past Lions 28-19:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bridgewater-peterson-help-vikings-roar-past-lions-28-201306716--nfl.html

Local Media:

O'HARA'S BURNING QUESTIONS: What was the turning point?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara-burning-questions/article-1/OHARAS-BURNING-QUESTIONS-What-was-the-turning-point/275102f4-26c9-4c21-87e7-5bf5fbd324a3

RECAP: Lions vs. Vikings:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/RECAP-Lions-vs-Vikings/ec9a8450-8789-4582-b492-6c2ee7175fc3

Inactives: Vikings' Peterson in, Lions' Wilson out:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/25/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings-inactives/74585178/

Lions back to ineptitude, lose 28-19 to Vikings:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/25/detroit-lions-minnesota-vikings-recap/74593272/

Lions sputter after strong start, fall to Vikings:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/10/25/lions-sputter-strong-start-fall-vikings/74594770/

DeAndre Levy expects to start jogging in London this week, still wants to play in 2015:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/deandre_levy_expects_to_start.html

Detroit Lions allow 22 unanswered points, Matthew Stafford drilled again in another ugly loss:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/detroit_lions_allow_22_unanswe.html

Third-quarter update: Vikings 25, Lions 17:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/third-quarter_update_lions_vik.html

Halftime analysis: Detroit Lions offense explosive again, but defense struggling:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/halftime_analysis_detroit_lion_1.html

First-quarter update: Lions 14, Vikings 3:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/10/first-quarter_update_lions_vik_1.html

Video:

Game 7:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/10/game-7-lions-vs-vikings-videos.html