Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 12-15-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Not getting Calvin Johnson involved is an unwinnable situation for Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21072/not-getting-calvin-johnson-involved-is-an-unwinnable-situation-for-lions

With only pride on line, Lions need to play TJ Jones, Kyle Van Noy:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21081/with-only-pride-to-play-for-lions-need-to-play-tj-jones-and-kyle-van-noy

Forty-two things we learned from Week 14:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000600968/article/fortytwo-things-we-learned-from-week-14

Woodson, Megatron among award finalists:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/woodson-megatron-among-award-finalists-203618343--nfl.html

DET-STL Grades: Gurley‘s Monster Second Half Propels Rams:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/12/14/pro-det-stl-grades-gurley-s-monster-second-half-propels-rams/

Best players at every position from Week 14 (Burton was picked as the best FB):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/12/14/pro-best-players-at-every-position-from-week-14/

Worst players at every position from Week 14 (Stafford was picked as the worst QB):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/12/14/worst-players-at-every-position-from-week-14/

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Eric Ebron ready for an increased role:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Eric-Ebron-ready-for-an-increased-role/fe88aa84-d8dd-44e1-91e0-53b251ba1770

KEY QUESTIONS: How will Lions fill Pettigrew's role?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/KEY-QUESTIONS-How-will-Lions-fill-Pettigrews-role/5035f3fb-1246-4c25-9081-412f95066cb3

O'HARA'S MONDAY COUNTDOWN: Ebron vs. Donald:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-Ebron-vs-Donald/e9a8f4ae-58c6-4403-bc0c-b39cbebfe50b

Lions notes: Offensive line staggers in loss to Rams:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/14/detroit-lions-offensive-line/77327314/

Monarrez: Lions should fire Caldwell now:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/14/detroit-lions-fire-jim-caldwell/77334246/

With the 6th pick in the draft, the Lions select ...:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/14/2016-nfl-draft-order/77277322/

Lions snap counts: Ihedigbo back for run-first Rams:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/14/lions-snap-counts-ihedigbo-back-for-run-first-rams/77280720/

Lions grapple with motivation as season winds down:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/14/lions-grapple-motivation-season-winds-down/77326836/

Katzenstein: Caldwell's stubbornness a slap in face to fans:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/14/katzenstein-caldwells-stubbornness-a-slap-in-face-to-fans/77316822/

Niyo: Caldwell, Lions face uncertain future:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2015/12/14/niyo-caldwell-lions-face-uncertain-future/77335362/

Stafford concedes he needs to throw more to Johnson:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/14/stafford-concedes-he-needs-throw-more-johnson/77322240/

Johnson's struggles tied to Lions' lack of big plays:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/14/stafford-concedes-he-needs-throw-more-johnson/77322240/

Lions' Swanson still owning blame for clunky snap:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/14/lions-swanson-still-owning-blame-clunky-snap/77336218/

Lions safety James Ihedigbo reclaims starting job:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/15/lions-safety-james-ihedigbo-reclaims-starting-job/77336612/

Brandon Pettigrew tears ACL, Detroit Lions evaluate making addition at TE:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/brandon_pettigrew_suffers_torn.html

Detroit Lions snap counts: With focus on stopping the run, James Ihedigbo gets the call:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_snap_counts_st_l.html

3 things we learned about the Detroit Lions: We're about to see a lot more Eric Ebron, probably:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/3_things_we_learned_about_the_42.html

Lions center Travis Swanson explains (sort of) botched fourth-down snap:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/lions_center_travis_swanson_ta.html

Jim Caldwell says there's not officiating bias against Detroit Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/jim_caldwell_doesnt_believe_th.html

Rookie RB Todd Gurley runs through Detroit Lions in second half, keying Rams' victory:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_todd_gurley.html

Detroit Lions officially eliminated from playoffs:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_officially_elimi.html

Column: Jim Caldwell's job security takes another, perhaps final hit:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/column_jim_caldwells_hopes_for.html

Detroit Lions notes: Pettigrew out; Ebron, Wright ready to step up:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151214/detroit-lions-notes-pettigrew-out-ebron-wright-ready-to-step-up

Detroit Lions — Five things on Jim Caldwell’s mind heading into final 3-game stretch:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20151214/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-on-jim-caldwells-mind-heading-into-final-3-game-stretch

Lions-Rams PFF Grades: Everything is bad again:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/14/10113094/lions-rams-pff-grades-everything-is-bad-again

Ugly stats from the Lions' loss to Rams:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/14/10103900/lions-notes-ugly-stats-from-sundays-loss-to-rams

Grades:

CBS Local Detroit Team Grades: Lions Fail To Stop Todd Gurley In Loss To Rams:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/12/14/team-grades-lions-fail-to-stop-todd-gurley-in-loss-to-rams/

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on takeaways from the Rams' film:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-takeaways-from-the-Rams-film/c5cde45b-0d63-4f9d-a7e5-b459d2a12cc8

Ebron on Pettigrew's injury:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ebron-on-Pettigrews-injury/c8bb0050-0516-47a9-861a-8208bae945e5

Wright on his readiness to play:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Wright-on-his-readiness-to-play/26b8771e-966c-4e8d-8680-88226e0ec8af

Ihedigbo on preparing for the Saints:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ihedigbo-on-preparing-for-the-Saints/954da147-5aac-415c-ba16-2d5895b597db

Tori's Take: A healthy look past the season:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Toris-Take-A-healthy-look-past-the-season/3c69a95c-9492-4289-85dc-f20990af83b9

3 & Out with Chris Spielman: Week 14:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/3--Out-with-Chris-Spielman-Week-14/d297ddee-98fc-4525-9987-b95fb4add4c3

Should the Lions tank for draft position?:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/14/77312502/

Watch Lions reporters debate Jim Caldwell's decision to focus on 2015 rather than young players:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/12/watch_lions_reporters_debate_j.html