Morning Lions Links for Friday 12-25-15

Merry Christmas!!!

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter explains Calvin Johnson's lack of production:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21292/lions-oc-jim-bob-cooter-explains-calvin-johnsons-recent-lack-of-production

Matthew Stafford knows there are a lot of unknowns this offseason:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21281/matthew-stafford-knows-there-are-a-lot-of-unknowns-this-offseason

Megatron's finale?:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000608367/article/is-sunday-megatrons-final-home-game-with-lions

Six Points: 49ers vs. Lions:   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/six-points-san-francisco-49ers-detroit-lions-122415

Don Carey taking theological classes after Lions practices:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/don-carey-taking-theological-classes-lions-practices-080624471--nfl.html

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: O-line improves, but can still be better:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-O-line-improves-but-can-still-be-better/7f72f0bd-72e5-4505-b73f-5f0b4839c74c

10 takeaways from Austin & Cooter:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/10-takeaways-from-Austin--Cooter/331a1ec6-e8fc-4948-a66b-a3633b8df2e0

PRACTICE REPORT: Glover Quin still out for Lions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/PRACTICE-REPORT-Glover-Quin-still-out-for-Lions/64e5632e-2131-4eed-9f7e-00173e57006d

Is Lions' Stafford a Top-10 NFL quarterback?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/detroit-lions-matthew-stafford-top-10/77887766/

Bad season hasn't dimmed coaching star of Lions' Austin:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/detroit-lions-teryl-austin/77877954/

Lions' Teryl Austin not a fan of the holidays:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/detroit-lions-christmas/77883260/

Lions' Tate not being used as deep threat:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/lions-tate-not-being-used-deep-threat/77884788/

Lions rally around success of ex-teammate Kellen Moore:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/lions-rally-around-ex-teammate-kellen-moore/77895550/

Saints nearly break Johnson's catch streak:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/detroit-lions-calvin-johnson-catch-streak/77895570/

Jim Harbaugh's influence evident in 49ers:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/jim-harbaugh-influence-evident-ers-dna/77892504/

Lions' Glover Quin misses second straight practice despite showing signs of improvement:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_glover_quin_misses_secon.html

First look: Can Detroit Lions take advantage of San Francisco 49ers' NFL-worst offense?:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/first_look_can_detroit_lions_t.html

Calvin Johnson may have to take pay cut to remain with Detroit Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/calvin_johnson_may_have_to_tak.html

The Detroit Lions, on a short week, are not in the holiday spirit:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/the_detroit_lions_on_a_short_w.html

Notes: Calvin Johnson's future in question?:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/24/10663650/lions-notes-speculation-of-calvin-johnsons-future-runs-wild

Previews and Predictions:

Game 15:   http://captainbluelionslinks.blogspot.com/2015/12/game-15-lions-vs-49ers-previews-and.html

2016 Draft:

College bowl viewing guide for potential Detroit Lions draft prospects, Dec. 24 and beyond:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/college_bowl_viewing_guide_for.html

Video:

National Media:

What's free agent future for Forte, Megatron?:   http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=0ap3000000608519

Local Media:

Caldwell on homefield advantage:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-homefield-advantage/9f75319a-877c-430d-a88b-19c6438be228

Austin on the 49ers offense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Austin-on-the-49ers-offense/9d37a7d7-e334-4b8a-b42c-2d55a9882e88

Cooter on the 49ers defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cooter-on-the-49ers-defense/6e2c886c-1ed9-45fe-9cde-42763a737a35

Lions Weekly Matchup: 49ers:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Lions-Weekly-Matchup-49ers/75262b22-e491-4251-bea1-3dff17a406c3

Freep Santas deliver their Lions' gifts:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/24/77883916/