Morning Lions Links for Friday 11-20-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

New Lions prez Rod Wood has extensive background in ... banking:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20507/new-lions-prez-rod-wood-has-extensive-background-in-banking

Potential candidates for Lions general manager: Chris Polian:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/20467/potential-candidates-for-lions-general-manager-chris-polian

The Lions have two of the worst pass-protecting O-linemen in the NFL:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-riley-reiff-laadrian-waddle-among-worst-pass-protecting-o-linemen-nfl-111915

Ameer Abdullah's role is 'growing,' but here's what's holding him back:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/detroit-lions-ameer-abdullah-role-growing-ball-security-holding-him-back-111915

NFL backup quarterback situations ranked 1-32 (22. Detroit Lions: Dan Orlovsky has squeezed out a 10-year career and come a long way from the guy who helped underwrite Detroit's infamous 0-16 season.):   http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/11/19/backup-quarterbacks-rankings-matt-hasselbeck-brock-osweiler-mark-sanchez-derek-anderson/76036812/

Comparing '16 prospects to current NFL players:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft--making-comparisons-of-top-2016-prospects-to-current-nfl-players-190921379.html

Ohio State – Michigan State getting plenty of NFL attention:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/19/ohio-state-michigan-state-getting-plenty-of-nfl-attention/

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Michael Ola could start at right tackle:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Michael-Ola-could-start-at-right-tackle/a62dbb04-d30e-4cfe-aa84-fb2eec2c0e5a

PRACTICE REPORT: Johnson, Lawson and Carey return:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Johnson-Lawson-and-Carey-return/2a32e247-af20-46c3-9640-4530e11402ae

O'HARA: One position filled, one to go:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-One-position-filled-one-to-go/36e369c9-93ac-44f2-a805-d8491aac001e

Martha Firestone Ford names Rod Wood team president:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Martha-Firestone-Ford-names-Rod-Wood-team-president/90fe23b4-ac0d-4ef1-adc1-0ad5ee18167e

10 takeaways from Austin and Cooter:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-takeaways-from-Austin--Cooter/aba036b0-d837-4217-b3ed-dd40fea8b7f3

Lawson, Megatron back at Lions practice today:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/19/detroit-lions-injury-report/76055992/

Shhh! Cooter reveals Lions' secret emergency QB:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/19/detroit-lions-golden-tate/76056366/

Lions' hiring of Wood does nothing to ease skeptics:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2015/11/19/detroit-lions-rod-wood-ford-family/76077586/

Monarrez: Fords’ choice of Rod Wood erodes trust:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/19/carlos-monarrez-rod-wood/76090226/

Birkett: Lions must use NFL resources in finding GM:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/19/detroit-lions-gm-search/76076524/

Want to listen to the Lions in 2016? Tune in to WJR-AM:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/19/detroit-lions-radio-broadcasts/76086598/

Lions' Austin says Ihedigbo is still starter:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/19/lions-james-ihedigbo-could-see-reduced-role-again-vs-raiders/76050218/

Lions owner Ford greeted team after win:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/18/lions-owner-ford-greeted-team-win/76019818/

Rare TD wasn't only big moment for Lions' Pettigrew:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/19/rare-td-wasnt-only-big-moment-for-lions-brandon-pettigrew/76057280/

Niyo: Ford doesn’t look far for new Lions president:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/11/19/niyo-lions-stay-close-hire-next-step-crucial/76089508/

Why the Detroit Lions are sticking with Joique Bell, and haven't prioritized Ameer Abdullah:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/why_the_detroit_lions_are_stic.html

Detroit Lions won't acknowledge change at RT, but say Michael Ola will get snaps vs. Oakland:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_wont_acknowledge.html

Detroit Lions announce GM search will be conducted internally using NFL-offered resources:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_announce_gm_sear.html

First look: Raiders quarterback Derek Carr tied for third in NFL with 21 touchdown passes:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/first_look_raiders_quarterback.html

Report: NFL teams will be able to trade compensatory draft picks starting this year:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/report_nfl_teams_will_be_able.html

Detroit Lions notes: Ihedigbo still starter; right tackle shuffle; No. 3 QB revealed:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151119/detroit-lions-notes-ihedigbo-still-starter-right-tackle-shuffle-no-3-qb-revealed

Cooter On Bell, Abdullah: 'There's Certain Run Schemes We Like With Different Guys':   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/11/19/cooter-on-bell-abdullah-theres-certain-run-schemes-we-like-with-different-guys/

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on Lions new team president:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-Lions-new-team-president/2d304251-6796-41ca-874d-465466e93381

Austin on the defense in Week 10:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-the-defense-in-Week-10/c5328290-b051-429e-a3e1-573ad59c197b

Cooter on the run game:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cooter-on-the-run-game/e7bc7e79-5144-4388-a7ea-abec05620031

Answer the Bell: Favorite football memory:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Answer-the-Bell-Favorite-football-memory/f382a207-f6b6-4615-b07b-bbbb5aaf8ee4

Lawson on being tested in Green Bay:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lawson-on-being-tested-in-Green-Bay/b6f3a14c-51bb-4235-b4de-e1d4d30eb046

Abdul-Quddus on his role against Green Bay:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Abdul-Quddus-on-his-role-against-Green-Bay/e9096c29-8825-47f3-a394-dab41a904c48

Hurting Lions secondary has big challenge ahead:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Hurting-Lions-secondary-has-big-challenge-ahead/bdc9c504-c39d-4caf-8084-73467641eab3

What's going wrong with the Lions' run game?:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/19/76056966/

Watch Detroit Lions reporters offer their takes on the club's new president:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/11/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_52.html