Pre-Game Lions Links for Monday 12-21-15

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Jim Bob Cooter's influence on the Lions' offense continues to show:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21176/jim-bob-cooters-influence-on-the-lions-offense-continues-to-show

Matthew Stafford should pass Joe Theismann on all-time yards list:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21162/matthew-stafford-should-pass-joe-theismann-on-all-time-yards-list

What to watch for in Lions-Saints:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000604532/article/mnf-week-15-what-to-watch-for-in-lionssaints

Local Media:

O'HARA'S FINAL THOUGHTS: Prime time to showcase Megatron:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/final-thoughts/article-1/OHARAS-FINAL-THOUGHTS-Prime-time-to-showcase-Megatron/53c0a928-8c04-451f-8800-1932577400b0

Lions at Saints preview:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-at-Saints-preview/fb23c922-8f34-4be1-9ef9-c9c7479eb323

Lions' Slay says he's Pro Bowler, but it may not happen:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/21/darius-slay-pro-bowl/77688430/

Lions rookie diary: Game, holiday traditions altered:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/21/michael-burton-diary-detroit-lions/77696974/

Lions lose another OL coach:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/21/ryan-silverfield-detroit-lions/77702558/

arrington: 4 years with Lions 'absolutely crushed me':   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/21/joey-harrington-detroit-lions/77712416/

3 Detroit Lions to watch: WR looking to bounce back, TE with bigger role and young safety:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/3_detroit_lions_to_watch_saint.html

Superdome has been tough on Matthew Stafford and the Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/superdome_has_been_tough_on_ma.html

Detroit Lions Q&A: Dan Orlovsky dishes on raising triplets, and his most infamous play:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/detroit_lions_qa_dan_orlovsky.html

Beat writer breakdown: On what's happened to the Saints, and could happen to Sean Payton:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/12/beat_writer_breakdown_whats_ha.html

Rebuilding Again: Six Offseason Things The Lions Need To Focus On:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2015/12/21/rebuilding-again-six-offseason-things-the-lions-need-to-focus-on/

Notes: Rashean Mathis key in teaching secondary:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2015/12/21/10633320/lions-notes-rashean-mathis-key-in-helping-young-secondary

Video:

Local Media:

Coffee with Coach: Week 15:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Coffee-with-Coach-Week-15/474c6767-ba43-4249-84ff-cab524c2285a

Watch Detroit Lions reporters explain why they're taking the Saints on Monday night:   http://videos.mlive.com/mlive/2015/12/watch_detroit_lions_reporters_63.html