Game 2 Lions vs Titans Previews and Predictions

Previews:

Week 2 Preview: Lions Vs Titans:  https://www.yahoo.com/news/lions-titans-preview-194701392--nfl.html

Preview: Titans at Lions:  http://www.wcti12.com/sports/preview-titans-at-lions/82056801

5 things to watch: Matthew Stafford is NFL's No. 2 QB, but is that for real?:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/09/5_things_to_watch_lions_titans.html
 

First look: Will Titans running game kick in vs. Lions?:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/09/first_look_will_titans_running.html

Titans-Lions Capsule:  http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/titans-lions-capsule-091516

Video - Lions Vs Titans Preview:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-previews/0ap2000000063944/Preview-Detroit-Lions-vs-Tennessee-Titans

O'HARA'S FRIDAY FOCUS: Stafford likes what he sees from o-line (He Picks the Lions to win 23-19):  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FRIDAY-FOCUS-Stafford-likes-what-he-sees-from-o-line/5d1bdba9-b233-43be-86f4-faa883bfe520

Predictions:

Team Picks:

USA Today Picks (All 5 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/09/15/week-2-nfl-picks-predictions/90399378/

CBS Expert Picks (7 pick the Lions to win, 1 picks the Titans to win):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/2

ESPN Picks (8 pick the Lions to win, 2 pick the Titans to win):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000696790/article/nfl-week-1-game-picks-cardinals-top-jimmy-garoppolos-pats

Foxsports Picks (4 pick the Titans to win, 2 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-expert-picks-predictions-090816

Score Picks:

CBS' Prisco's Score Picks (He picks the Lions to win 30-20):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks

CBS' Breech's Score Picks (He picks the Lions to win 31-24):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-2-picks-bengals-shock-steelers-rams-stun-seahawks/

MLive Meinke's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 27-23):  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/09/nfl_week_picks_points_spreads.html#8

Schrager's Week 2 Cheat Sheet (He picks the Titans to win 22-20):  http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/nfl-week-2-cheat-sheet-cowboys-will-fall-to-0-2-after-redskins-showdown-091516

Walterfootball Week 1 Picks (He picks the Lions to win 34-27):  http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2016_02early.php

NFL.com's Harrison's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 24-20):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000702981/article/nfl-week-2-game-picks-steelers-top-bengals-pack-over-vikes

NFL RealGM's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 32-21):  http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2845/Football-Meteorology-For-NFL-Week-2

PFT's Score Picks (Both pick the Lions to win by scores of 30-27 and 30-17):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/15/pfts-week-two-picks-7/

SN's Iyer's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 27-17):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/list/nfl-picks-week-2-against-spread-betting-lines-odds-bengals-steelers-cowboys-redskins-packers-vikings/1wzef9zm08pvl1kuwp1v6kkoez

SN's Steele's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 23-20):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/list/nfl-picks-week-2-steelers-bengals-jets-bills-cowboys-redskins-packers-vikings/1496h7rhp55uv11oysk2otuspi/slide/8

Total Predictions:

30 expert pick the Lions to win, 7 pick the Titans to win.   The average score pick (331-257/12) is the Lions win 28-21.

Week 2 Power Rankings

Yahoo Power Rankings (Lions ranked 15):   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-its-official-bill-belichick-is-a-wizard-055854806.html

Freep Power Rankings (Lions ranked 15):  http://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/2016/09/13/nfl-power-rankings-week-2/90304836/

NFL RealGM (Lions ranked 15):   http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2842/NFL-Team-Rankings-Week-1

CBS Power Rankings (Lions ranked 16):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings/

USA Today Power Rankings (Lions ranked 16):   http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/

NFL.com (Lions ranked 17):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000701857/article/nfl-power-rankings-week-2-patriots-broncos-shoot-to-the-top

SI Power Rankings (Lions ranked 17):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/09/14/nfl-week-2-power-rankings-patriots-broncos

AP Pro 32 (Lions ranked 17):   http://pro32.ap.org/poll

Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 21):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/nfl-power-rankings-week-2-standings-patriots-seahawks-cowboys-091316

PFT Power Rankings (Lions ranked 21):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/13/week-two-power-rankings-6/

ESPN Power Rankings (Lions ranked 22):   http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17531081/nfl-2016-week-2-power-rankings-green-bay-packers-new-england-patriots-seattle-seahawks

Total Lions Average Power Ranking (192/11):  17

Detroit Lions 2016 Season Previews and Predictions

Previews:

O'Hara's Lions Preview:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-MONDAY-COUNTDOWN-2016-season-preview/d80f81e2-e0d8-4ad7-99bb-b79ee5fbad2d

PFF's Detroit Lions 2016 Season Cheat Sheet:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-2016-cheat-sheet-detroit-lions/

PFF's Lions Preview:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-2016-season-preview-detroit-lions/

CBS Lions Preview:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2016-detroit-lions-season-preview/

Shutdown Corner's Lions Preview:  http://sports.yahoo.com/news/2016-nfl-preview-lions-try-to-regroup-without-megatron-151605630.html

Scouting Detroit:  http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/08/09/nfl-detroit-lions-2016-scouting-report-matthew-stafford

NFC North Primer:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000692013/article/nfc-north-primer-the-packs-back-vikings-on-the-rise

ESPN Radio Lions Preview:  http://www.espn.com/espnradio/play?id=17126176

Detroit Lions Preview Capsule (He picks the Lions to finish 7-9):  http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/09/03/detroit-lions-preview-capsule/89843314/

Foxsports Lions Preview (Both Foxsports and Whatifsports picks the Lions to finish 6-10):  http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/2016-season-preview/detroit-lions

NFL RealGM's Lions Preview (He picks the Lions to finish 6-10):  http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2824/2016-NFL-Season-Preview-Detroit-Lions

Walterfootball's 2016 Lions Page (he has the Lions going 4-12 and finishing 4th in the NFC North):  http://walterfootball.com/offseason2016det.php

Predictions:

ESPN's Rothstein's Predictions (He picks the Lions to go 8-8):  http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/24832/offensive-line-play-will-force-inconsistent-2016-season-for-detroit-lions

MLive's Meinke's Predictions (He has the Lions going 8-8):  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/09/lions_game_by_game_predictions.html#18

Detroit News' JRog's Predictions (He has the Lions going 8-8):  http://www.detroitnews.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/06/justin-rogers-predicts-lions-2016-season/89930676/

CBS Local's Dan Leach Predictions (He has the Lions going 8-8):  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/09/09/dan-leachs-game-by-game-2016-detroit-lions-predictions-extravaganza/

Birkett's Lions Predictions (He has the Lions going 7-9):  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/04/detroit-lions-game-game-predictions/89857562/

Drew Sharp's Detroit Lions Predictions (He has the Lions going 7-9):   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/08/sharp-detroit-lions-prediction/89975766/

USA Today's Nate Davis' Lions Predictions (He picks the Lions to finish 7-9):  http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/09/06/record-projections-super-bowl-li-2016-steelers-cardinals/89755004/

Freep Predictions (1 has the Lions going 7-9, 1 has the Lions going 6-10):  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/09/04/detroit-lions-nfl-predictions/89857446/

CBS Predicted Division finish (1 expert has the Lions finishing 2nd in the NFC North, 4 have the Lions finishing 3rd in the NFC North and 2 have the Lions finishing 4th in the NFC North):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2016-nfl-picks-how-all-32-teams-will-finish-and-super-bowl-predictions/

Total Predictions:

Total Average Record (95-129/14) is 7-9.  Average finish in the NFC North (25/8) is 3rd in the NFC North.

Game 1 Lions Vs Colts Previews and Predictions

Previews:

Week 1 Preview: Lions at Colts:  http://sports.yahoo.com/news/week-1-preview-lions-colts-030519097--nfl.html

NFC North: Week 1 Preview:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/NFC-NORTH-Week-1-preview/4d69f221-5adc-4ac9-ab2e-d7b2889d81a8

5 things to watch: This one could be teed up for Matthew Stafford:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/09/5_things_to_watch_this_one_cou.html
 
A Quick Look:  Lions at Colts:   http://www.colts.com/news/article-quicklook/A-Quick-Look-Detroit-Lions--Indianapolis-Colts/fee3162b-4121-42e7-b188-ab0577cde5b1

O'HARA'S SCOUTING REPORT: Indianapolis Colts:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-SCOUTING-REPORT-Indianapolis-Colts/1c277a50-c2da-4d1f-af28-8b37682c62ff

First look: Colts defense looking thin entering opener vs. Lions:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/09/first_look_colts.html

Video - Lions Vs Colts Preview:   http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-previews/0ap3000000696017/Lions-vs-Colts-Preview-Week-1

Predictions:

Team Picks:

CBS Expert Picks (5 pick the Lions to win, 3 pick the Colts to win):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/expert/picks/straight-up/1

USA Today Picks (3 pick the Colts to win, 2 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2016/09/08/week-1-nfl-picks-predictions/89988692/

ESPN Picks (8 pick the Colts to win, 2 pick the Lions to win):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000696790/article/nfl-week-1-game-picks-cardinals-top-jimmy-garoppolos-pats

Foxsports Picks (5 pick the Colts to win, 1 picks the Lions to win):  http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-expert-picks-predictions-090816

Score Picks:

MLive Meinke's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 28-24):  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/09/nfl_week_1_preview.html#14

Schrager's Week 1 Cheat Sheet (He picks the Lions to win 31-23):  http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/nfl-week-1-cheat-sheet-trevor-siemian-led-broncos-will-win-super-bowl-rematch-090816

Walterfootball Week 1 Picks (He picks the Lions to win 34-24):  http://walterfootball.com/nflpicks2016_01late.php

CBS' Breech's Score Picks (He picks the Lions to win 27-24):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-1-picks-panthers-pound-broncos-cardinals-crush-patriots/

NFL.com's Harrison's Picks (He picks the Lions to win 26-23):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000696801/article/nfl-week-1-game-picks-cardinals-top-jimmy-garoppolos-pats

NFL RealGM's Picks (he picks the Lions to win 34-30):  http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2839/Football-Meteorology-For-NFL-Week-1

PFT's Score Picks (One picks the Lions to win 24-17 and one picks the Colts to win 28-21):  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/08/pfts-week-one-picks-7/

CBS' Prisco's Score Picks (He picks the Colts to win 31-24):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/features/writers/prisco/picks

SN's Iyer's Picks (He picks the Colts to win 34-31):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/list/nfl-picks-week-1-against-spread-betting-lines-panthers-broncos/8tsmbyiis1jq1ut46heimd4b0/slide/13

SN's Steele's Picks (He picks the Colts to win 23-20):  http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/list/nfl-picks-week-1-patriots-cardinals-cowboys-giants-panthers-broncos/7ntt7cgj8h5g10p74rx4r4wh0/slide/13

Total Predictions:

15 experts pick the Lions to win, 22 pick the Colts to win.   The average score pick (300-281/11) is the Lions win 27-26.

Week 1 Power Rankings

Yahoo Power Rankings (Lions ranked 18):   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-there-have-been-some-changes-160805495.html

ESPN Power Rankings (Lions ranked 20):   http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17473933/nfl-2016-week-1-power-rankings-seattle-seahawks-pittsburgh-steelers-new-england-patriots

SI Power Rankings (Lions ranked 20):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/09/07/nfl-week-1-power-rankings-panthers-cardinals

CBS Power Rankings (Lions ranked 21):   http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17473933/nfl-2016-week-1-power-rankings-seattle-seahawks-pittsburgh-steelers-new-england-patriots

NFL RealGM (Lions ranked 22):   http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2837/NFL-Power-Poll-Entering-2016

NFL.com (Lions ranked 23):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000695955/article/nfl-power-rankings-week-1-panthers-top-cardinals-hawks

PFT Power Rankings (Lions ranked 23):   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/09/05/pfts-week-one-power-rankings-2/

USA Today Power Rankings (Lions ranked 23):   http://www.usatoday.com/sports/nfl/rankings/

AP Pro 32 (Lions ranked 23):   http://pro32.ap.org/poll

Foxsports Power Rankings (Lions ranked 26):   http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/gallery/nfl-power-rankings-week-1-record-predictions-seahawks-patriots-packers-cardinals-090616

Total Lions Average Power Ranking (219/10):  22

Lions Training Camp Notes Saturday 7-30-16

Articles:

Freep Lions training camp observations: Diggs shines on Day 2:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/30/detroit-lions-training-camp-quandre-diggs/87821560/

Detroit News Camp observations: Lawson, Diggs look good on Day 2:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/30/camp-observations-lawson-diggs-look-good-day/87847108/

MLive Camp observations: Drops plague Lions offense, but not Golden Tate:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/07/camp_observations_drops_plague.html

Oakland Press Detroit Lions notes: Van Noy up for the challenge; Jake Rudock ‘coming along’:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160730/detroit-lions-notes-van-noy-up-for-the-challenge-jake-rudock-coming-along

ESPN Notes:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/24311/quinshad-davis-a-surprising-playmaker-early-for-lions-as-others-have-drop-issues

TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 2 observations: http://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-mike/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Training-camp-Day-2-observations/bc2528ad-6154-44d1-8c07-63c142f1790e

Camp Spotlight: Cornerback Nevin Lawson:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Spotlight-Cornerback-Nevin-Lawson/895deaa1-9694-416a-b065-d3851e91cf63

Video:

2016 Training Camp: Day 2 highlights:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/2016-Training-Camp-Day-2-highlights/4d9c697f-cbc8-4848-ab5c-03f3549a7d11

Cornerback Nevin Lawson highlights:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Cornerback-Nevin-Lawson-highlights/27738356-3c6f-4847-b1c5-9d4440bc7080

Caldwell on competition in position groups: http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-competition-in-position-groups/2df0c5b9-33da-4769-97c9-fdcb04fd0a4f

Lions Training Camp Notes Friday 7-29-16

Articles:

Freep Observations from training camp: Boldin on first team:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/29/lions-training-camp/87764180/

Detroit News Camp notes: Lions already feeling the heat:  http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/07/29/lions-already-feeling-heat-first-day-camp/87765872/

MLive Day 1 observations: Anquan Boldin starts, Darius Slay stars for Lions:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/07/detroit_lions_training_camp_no_33.html

Oakland Press Detroit Lions notes: DeAndre Levy out again; Ameer Abdullah limited:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160729/detroit-lions-notes-deandre-levy-out-again-ameer-abdullah-limited

ESPN Camp Notes:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/24268/anquan-boldin-looks-good-takes-first-team-reps-during-his-first-lions-practice

TIM AND MIKE: Training camp Day 1 observations:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-mike/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Training-camp-Day-1-observations/28bf93c2-f3fc-45f2-8b9b-a94b2dd2e0fe

Camp Spotlight: Wide receiver Marvin Jones:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Camp-Spotlight-Wide-receiver-Marvin-Jones/67e6f10d-e5f2-4236-bcc4-bc1108a5e8ee

Videos:  

2016 Training Camp: Day 1 highlights:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/2016-Training-Camp-Day-1-highlights/ac826da6-638e-40c4-b1d8-10f82cfe94fc

Marvin Jones highlights:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Marvin-Jones-highlights/40a2100e-c652-4e92-a0c4-57b45e3102e7

Caldwell on first practice of camp:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-first-practice-of-camp/d41cce0e-6a18-4a9e-9723-58531281d07b

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 5-18-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Barnwell's offseason report cards: NFC North (Lions get a C ):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15567591/bill-barnwell-offseason-report-cards-chicago-bears-detroit-lions-green-bay-packers-minnesota-vikings

Local Media:

O'HARA: Joe Dahl well-equipped to protect the QB:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Joe-Dahl-well-equipped-to-protect-the-QB/d1246f35-795d-4585-b5fb-3dc8fdd1dfc4

Antwione Williams stood out against all levels of competition:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Antwione-Williams-stood-out-against-all-levels-of-competition/65afb8f3-04ed-4acc-abf5-0adf25fc0613

Lions third-rounder Graham Glasgow expects to push Travis Swanson:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/lions_third-round_pick_graham.html

Detroit Lions rookie LB doing all he can to accelerate early development:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/detroit_lions_antwione_william_1.html

Detroit Lions — Five things to know about LB Antwione Williams:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160517/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-about-lb-antwione-williams

Notes: Salary cap, Wallace Gilberry and more:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/5/17/11690290/lions-salary-cap-wallace-gilberry-free-agency-graham-glasgow

Film breakdown: Ziggy's sacks (part one):  http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/5/17/11679240/pro-football-focus-ezekiel-ansah-top-101-film-breakdown

Video:

Local Media:

5th-rounders embracing learning multiple spots:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/5th-rounders-embracing-learning-multiple-spots/0be6cfa2-8eec-4560-8256-08ad320b7de4

Williams On Offseason Workouts:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Williams-on-offseason-workouts/d0599151-1454-48df-83f7-5d9f6b7009c0

Dahl On Offseason Workouts:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Dahl-on-offseason-workouts/34404a1f-2a9c-41b3-889e-889d29da787b

What can we expect at Detroit Lions OTAs?:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/17/84499298/

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 5-17-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions rookies go back to school -- football school -- in weeks after draft:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/23610/lions-rookies-go-back-to-school-football-school-in-weeks-after-draft

Best offseason acquisitions for all 32 NFL teams (Detroit Lions - General manager Bob Quinn: This is a little unorthodox, but it's Quinn. Even though it happened very, very early in Detroit's offseason, bringing in Quinn signified a massive change for the woebegone Lions. It's the first time in the modern era the club hired someone directly from another team to be general manager, and he has already implemented a bunch of changes in the front office and helped the team handle free agency and the draft. It's too early to see if his approach will bring success where so many others have failed, but it was a much-needed change from the previous few regimes.):  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/32for32x160516/nfl-best-offseason-acquisitions-all-32-teams-free-agency-coaches-general-managers-draft-picks 

NFL summer subplots: One burning question for each NFC team:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000662971/article/nfl-summer-subplots-one-burning-question-for-each-nfc-team

10 players poised to make their first Top 101 in 2016 (1. Ezekiel Ansah, DE, Detriot Lions: Ezekiel Ansah appears to be one of the more surprising omissions from 2015’s list. The Lion piled up 14 sacks throughout the year, but over half of his sacks came as an unblocked rusher (three) or of the clean-up variety (six). When taking everything into account, including blocking and how quickly pressure is generated, Ansah ranked 21st among all edge defenders in pass-rush grade, which was still an improvement from his 2014 campaign. He did take a small step back in run defense from his 10th-ranked spot in 2014, and needs to become a more consistent tackler (he was in the bottom five in missed tackles at his position each of the past two seasons). If he continues in this direction as a pass-rusher and can get back to the run-defense levels he showed in 2014, he’s likely to secure a spot on next year’s list.):  https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/05/16/pro-10-players-who-could-crack-their-first-top-101-in-2016/

Local Media:

O'HARA: Offensive coordinator change case study:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Offensive-coordinator-change-case-study/e9e3f4ab-5ce7-4eed-bf16-5cc0bb5c9b69

Rookies look to veterans for guidance as OTAs approach:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Rookies-look-to-veterans-for-guidance-as-OTAs-approach/7ec3a7e6-e894-427c-ae6d-a83422330c1d
 
Ex-Lions RB Jahvid Best aims for St. Lucia Olympic track team:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/16/jahvid-best-rio-olympics/84455528/

Pettigrew vows to be ready for start of Lions camp:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/16/pettigrew-vows-ready-start-lions-camp/84468162/

Draft picks signed, Detroit Lions about $15 million under salary cap:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/detroit_lions_post-draft_salar.html

Morning Lions Links for Monday 5-16-16

Lions Articles:

Local Media:

Lions have unique situation with three OL in draft class:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-have-unique-situation-with-three-OL-in-draft-class/69554798-a13d-4a2a-8912-8413a3d1a620

Bob Quinn focuses on versatility with Lions' roster:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/15/detroit-lions-bob-quinn/84415122/

Lions project at 9-7 in 2016, says Football Outsiders:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/15/detroit-lions-predictions/84420220/

Joique Bell doesn't rule out Lions return on the Suburban Ford 7 Cave:   http://www.wxyz.com/sports/joique-bell-doesnt-rule-out-lions-return-on-the-suburban-ford-7-sports-cave

Notes: QB predictions and Killebrew's crazy day:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/5/15/11678026/bleacher-report-quarterback-predictions-killebrews-crazy-day-and-more

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 5-15-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Mailbag: Is this year's Detroit Lions roster better than 2015?:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/23606/mailbag-is-this-years-detroit-lions-roster-better-than-2015

Projecting top 100 NFL rookies of 2016: Players 61-80 (77. S Miles Killebrew, Detroit Lions: Although some competition will await Killebrew in camp for the strong safety job, look for his aggressive style to carry him into the starting role.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000662422/article/projecting-top-100-nfl-rookies-of-2016-players-6180

Early winners of 2015 draft trades (Denver is the winner so far for the Lions-Broncos trade):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/05/13/2015-nfl-draft-trade-grades-winners-losers

Local Media:

Lions' Glasgow excited to reunite with U-M teammate Rudock:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/14/detroit-lions-graham-glasgow-jake-rudock/84375538/

Ask Kyle: A defense of Eric Ebron, and what to expect from him in Year 3:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/ask_kyle_a_defense_of_eric_ebr.html

Notes: Kiper's 2017 big board, WR Jay Lee and more:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/5/14/11675650/lions-notes-kipers-2017-big-board-udfa-jay-lee-and-more

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 5-14-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

DE J. Jones intends to sign with Miami next week:   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15534282/jason-jones-sign-miami-dolphins

Projecting top 100 NFL rookies of 2016: Players 21-40 (Decker is 40, Robinson is 36):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000662419/article/projecting-top-100-nfl-rookies-of-2016-players-2140

10 big-name players that missed PFF’s Top 101 of 2015:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/05/13/pro-10-big-name-players-that-missed-the-top-101/

Local Media:

Lions drafted Miles Killebrew on his graduation day:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara-short/article-1/Lions-drafted-Miles-Killebrew-on-his-graduation-day/62c03521-48fe-4bac-9a52-36776cb69712
 
Lions' draft picks fill needs in Teryl Austin's defense:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-draft-picks-fill-needs-in-Teryl-Austins-defense/3f738dd9-fb8d-40bf-ba87-879aad304288

Film study: WR Jay Lee could fill need for Detroit Lions:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/13/jay-lee-detroit-lions-baylor/84321650/

Detroit Lions sign a third UDFA defensive end; cut Lamar Holmes:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/detroit_lions_sign_a_third_udf.html

NFL transition easier for Lions' Graham Glasgow after playing for Michigan, Harbaugh:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/detroit_lions_graham_glasgow.html

Report: Detroit Lions hire new pro scouting director, area scout:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/report_detroit_lions_have_hire.html

Detroit Lions — Five things to know about Graham Glasgow:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160513/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-about-graham-glasgow

Video:

Local Media:

Tomlinson on offensive line rookies:  http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Tomlinson-on-offensive-line-rookies/736841bb-1f17-473b-9178-f5123957d5f5

Morning Lions Links for Friday 5-13-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Taylor Decker might be Lions' future LT, but first he needs to earn it:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/23582/taylor-decker-might-be-lions-future-lt-now-he-just-needs-to-get-better

Regrading the 2013 draft (Lions get an A):   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/regrading-the-2013-nfl-draft-one-shining-a-in-a-class-full-of-junk

Fearless NFL division predictions: The 8 teams that will rule in 2016:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/fearless-nfl-division-predictions-the-8-teams-that-will-rule-in-2016/

Compensatory pick threshold passes for unrestricted free agents:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/05/12/compensatory-pick-threshold-passes-for-unrestricted-free-agents/

Local Media:

Graham Glasgow understands his role with Lions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Graham-Glasgow-understands-his-role-with-Lions/cd88d308-8cf1-4a19-9493-f11332e7540f

O'HARA: Killebrew remembers his first hit ... in soccer:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Killebrew-remembers-his-first-hit--in-soccer/b401c934-ef5b-49e9-9ba4-bc47786bcb25

Pettigrew on ACL recovery: 'I'm ahead of the game':  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Pettigrew-on-ACL-recovery-Im-ahead-of-the-game/886cd19f-095d-41bd-81f2-f32596579890

New Detroit Lions LB Antwione Williams has brains to match brawn:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/11/antwione-williams-lions/84232868/

Back to school: Detroit Lions' rookies learning playbook:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/12/detroit-lions-rookies-learning-playbook/84302824/

Lions president Wood says team is breaking status quo:  http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/11/lions-president-wood-says-team-breaking-status-quo/84267036/

Madden cover curse? Not so in Calvin's case:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/12/madden-cover-curse-not-so-calvins-case/84283810/

Always a punishing hitter, the Muscle Hammer now trying to harness ability:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/always_a_big_hitter_the_muscle.html

Detroit Lions — Five things to know about rookie A’Shawn Robinson:  http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160511/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-about-rookie-ashawn-robinson

Detroit Lions — Five things to know about big-hitter Miles Killebrew:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160512/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-about-big-hitter-miles-killebrew

Video:

Local Media:

Killebrew, Glasgow Talk NFL Expectations:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Killebrew-Glasgow-talk-NFL-expectations/826cdb50-c98f-49c1-84a6-64aa115ee5b5

Killebrew On Offseason Workouts:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Killebrew-on-offseason-workouts/a886183c-a925-4be5-88a2-10ade35b8445

Glasgow On Offseason Workouts:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Glasgow-on-offseason-workouts/5004b977-998b-4627-8f51-8fc1fb197e3d

Morning Lions Links for Thursday 5-12-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Breaking down Taylor Decker's $10.9 million Lions' rookie contract:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/23574/breaking-down-taylor-deckers-10-9-million-lions-rookie-contract
 
A'Shawn Robinson sees fit in Lions defense by watching Haloti Ngata:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/23569/ashawn-robinson-fits-in-the-lions-defense-by-watching-haloti-ngata
 
NFC North projected starters: Team breakdowns:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000661749/article/nfc-north-projected-starters-team-breakdowns

The most intriguing scheme fits among 2016 NFL rookies (Detroit Lions - A'Shawn Robinson: The Lions got a steal with Robinson at the 46th overall pick, but it seemed as if a lot of people didn't know what to make of the Alabama defensive lineman. Robinson put up just nine sacks over three seasons, with his high total coming in 2013 with 5.5. And when you watch his 2013 tape, that's when he was asked to rush upfield and penetrate more. As the years went on, Robinson was tasked to two-gap more often, allowing openings for other defenders to make plays. He'll need an accelerated palette of hand moves at the next level if he's to transcend that run-stopping role, but he's got the potential to do it. Detroit's coaches have already encouraged him to do so.  “To come from two-gapping and be able to attack—it’s amazing,” he said this week of the Lions' defensive scheme. “I know I’m changing my stance and just coming off the ball and explode on offensive linemen. It’s cool.”):  http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/05/11/nfl-season-2016-rookies-teams-analysis-paxton-lynch

Every NFC team’s toughest matchup in 2016 (​Detroit (Week 9 at Minnesota): The Lions split with the Packers last year and swept the Bears, and they would have been 4–0 in those games if not for that sorcery that Aaron Rodgers calls a Hail Mary. But the NFC North opponent Detroit had no success with was division champ Minnesota, which beat the Lions by 10 points in Minneapolis and nine points at Ford Field. That puts the bull’s-eye squarely on the Lions’ Week 9 trip to Minnesota, their third and final division road game before any NFC North opponents visit Detroit. Maybe going back inside the Vikings’ new dome will make the Lions feel a little bit at home.):  http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/05/10/nfl-schedule-nfc-teams-biggest-matchups

Best and worst 2016 draft picks made by each NFL team (Detroit Lions - Best: Anthony Zettel, DT, Penn State (Rd. 6, No. 202). An undersized, attacking defensive tackle, Zettel is one of the few late-round selections who can offer something as a pass rusher. If he can fill out his frame, Zettel could be a starter in the league. Worst: Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State (Rd. 1, No. 16).  Another player we’ve been lower on throughout the draft process, Decker simply wasn’t a great pass protector in college with just slightly above-average grades the past two seasons.):  https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/05/10/draft-best-and-worst-2016-draft-picks-made-by-each-nfl-team/

Top 101 NFL players from 2015: Nos. 26-101 (44. Darius Slay, CB, Detroit Lions (unranked): Another player stepping up his play in 2015 was Darius Slay, who earned positive grades in coverage against the run, and was only penalized three times, a very low figure for a cornerback in today’s NFL. Slay only had two interceptions, but notched a further 10 passes defensed and made a lot of quality plays for the Detroit secondary. Not without some hiccups to his game, there is room for Slay to improve even more going forward and potentially become one of the league’s best corners. Best performance: Week 10 at Green Bay: +3.3. Key stat: Finished the regular season with the second best overall grade among corners at +15.9.  57. Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit Lions (64): In his final NFL season, Calvin Johnson didn’t produce his best year as a pro, but was still hugely impressive and did enough to plant himself firmly on this list. Johnson still played hard, earning impressive run-blocking grades to go along with his work as a receiver, and he finished the year with 88 catches for over 1,200 yards and nine touchdowns, despite Matthew Stafford struggling badly under pressure for much of the season. One of the most physically-dominant receivers of his era, it’s a shame we didn’t get to see Johnson sign off with a truly great season for the ages.  Best performance: Week 17 at Chicago: +5.0. Key stat: Johnson recorded the 11th-best drop rate among WRs in 2015.):  https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/05/09/pro-top-101-nfl-players-from-2015-nos-76-101/

Local Media:

Abdullah looking to help improve Lions' run game:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Abdullah-looking-to-help-improve-Lions-run-game/f97293c8-eab5-4d84-ac23-418f308ecc9b

O'HARA: A look back at the Lions' last five draft classes:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-A-look-back-at-the-Lions-last-five-draft-classes/74850def-0619-409c-846a-34251873c158

With 3 draft picks, the Detroit Lions' young OL can grow together:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/11/detroit--lions-offensive-line/84220298/
 
Contract details for Detroit Lions 2016 draft picks:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/11/detroit-lions-rookie-contracts/84235776/

A'Shawn Robinson loves Detroit Lions' defensive scheme:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/ashawn_robinson_loves_detroit.html

Detroit Lions Twitter Talk: It's never too early to talk depth chart:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/detroit_lions_twitter_talk_31.html

Former Lions WR Herman Moore will remember Calvin Johnson as 'dominant':  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/former_lions_wr_herman_moore_w.html

The History Lesson The Lions Should Have Taught Their Rookies:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/05/11/the-history-lesson-the-lions-should-have-taught-their-rookies/

Gregg Rosenthal Doesn’t Like The Lions Roster; Lions Mock Him In Response:  http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/05/11/gregg-rosenthal-doesnt-like-the-lions-roster-lions-mock-him-in-response/

Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 5-11-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Dude Perfect, Johnny Manziel inspired Lions' Jimmy Landes' trick-snap video:  http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/23536/dude-perfect-johnny-manziel-inspired-lions-jimmy-landes-trick-snap-video

Ten things we learned from NFL rookie minicamps:  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000660975/article/ten-things-we-learned-from-nfl-rookie-minicamps

Can the Lions replace a departed superstar in Calvin Johnson?:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/05/10/pro-can-the-lions-replace-a-departed-hall-of-famer-in-calvin-johnson/

Local Media:

O'HARA: Robinson taking in the scheme, veterans' advice:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Robinson-taking-in-the-scheme-veterans-advice/0f2bab24-c81d-4e52-9aae-c9de4fb2068e

LT or RT? Taylor Decker isn't worried about it:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/LT-or-RT-Taylor-Decker-isnt-worried-about-it/685382b0-069d-4fa5-94ee-2e60d9c70b3f

After quick install, offense has full offseason to improve:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/After-quick-install-offense-has-full-offseason-to-improve/85967d8c-8439-4fe5-a2df-228bf5afaf16
 
Lions notes: Taylor Decker eager to tackle either side:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/10/detroit-lions-taylor-decker-rookie-offensive-tackle/84211560/

Sharp: Maybe new Lions will write a happy ending:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2016/05/10/detroit-lions-new-rookies-history-lesson-drew-sharp/84215966/

Detroit Lions' rookie contracts not bonus-heavy:  http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/10/detroit-lions-rookie-contracts-2016/84175620/

Decker ecstatic reuniting with Buckeyes linemate Farris:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/10/decker-estatic-reunited-buckeyes-linemate-farris/84198004/

Detroit Lions sign A'Shawn Robinson; entire rookie class now under contract:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/lions_dt_haloti_ngata_says_ash.html

How LB Jon Bostic fits with Detroit Lions:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/how_lb_jon_bostic_fits_with_de.html

Which Lions draft pick will contribute the most this season?:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/which_lions_draft_pick_will_pl.html

Detroit Lions rookies get (mostly positive) history lesson on franchise:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/detroit_lions_rookies_get_most.html

Notes: Contract details of 2016 draft picks:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/5/10/11650370/lions-notes-rookie-contract-details--taylor-decker-graham-glasgow-2016-rookies

Video:

Local Media:

Decker, Robinson Finding Their Fit On The Team:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Decker-Robinson-finding-their-fit-on-the-team/931e38bb-dd88-45b0-bb42-ff64f023a233

Robinson On Offseason Workouts:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Robinson-on-offseason-workouts/71e4b93b-1ded-49eb-93bf-b2baf2ef83af

Decker On Offseason Workouts:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Decker-on-offseason-workouts/034c0b22-68f8-4cb2-85c4-a99365d9ef09

Detroit Lions rookie history day: Uh-oh:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/10/84189284/

Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 4-10-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions' Bob Quinn heads to his old home to pull off first trade with Patriots:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/23550/lions-bob-quinn-heads-to-his-old-home-to-pull-off-first-trade-with-patriots

Best rookie for every NFL team (Detroit Lions: The Lions are expecting Taylor Decker, the team's first-round pick, to make an impact right away on an offensive line that struggled the past two seasons. He could end up as the Week 1 starter at right tackle and might push Riley Reiff to become the team's left tackle. That's where Detroit hopes his future will be -- if not in 2016, then in the long term. The Lions need Decker to be immediately successful for their offense to improve.):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/32for32x160509/predicting-best-rookie-all-32-nfl-teams-2016-draft

Lions surprised A’Shawn Robinson was available in the second round:  http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/05/09/lions-surprised-ashawn-robinson-was-available-in-the-second-round/

2016 NFL season over/under win total picks for NFC: Bury the Eagles (Detroit Lions 7.0 Over (-125) / Under (-105) — The departure of Calvin Johnson makes this team impossible to figure out. Retaining Jim Caldwell was weird, but Jim Bob Cooter got the best out of Matthew Stafford down the stretch last year. Are Marvin Jones and Golden Tate decimating defenses? Can Ameer Abdullah stop fumbling? There's a lot of investment on the offensive line and a lot of talent on defense but some serious questions about how life will be post-Megatron. VERDICT: UNDER): http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25580076/2016-nfl-season-overunder-win-total-picks-for-nfc-bury-the-eagles

Local Media:

O'HARA: Rudock-Brady connection just a coincidence:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Rudock-Brady-connection-just-a-coincidence/54ae6b39-d792-45fc-a7cb-174a736ad502

Ziggy Ansah would love to see an NFL game played in Africa:  http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Ziggy-Ansah-would-love-to-see-an-NFL-game-played-in-Africa/ffb16b20-8b61-4793-8a10-e15f31ab8bcc

Quinn: Lions want to see how Decker 'mixes in' on OL:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/09/taylor-decker-position-detroit-lions/84138496/

Monarrez: Could Ziggy Ansah's dad get Lions star to give answers?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/09/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah-dad/84169074/

Lions GM Bob Quinn's first trade is with ... the Patriots:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/lions_gm_bob_quinns_first_trad.html

You can stop holding your breath on a Calvin Johnson comeback:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/you_can_stop_holding_your_brea.html

81 days later, Lions still holding Stephen Tulloch in limbo:  http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/81_days_later_lions_still_hold.html

Film breakdown: Packaging the Matthew Stafford offense:  http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/5/9/11594212/packaging-the-matthew-stafford-offense

Notes: Lions' offseason ranked 24th in the NFL:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/5/9/11641144/lions-notes-usa-today-believes-detroit-has-24th-best-offseason

Morning Lions Links for Monday 4-9-16

Lions Articles:

Local Media:

Lomas Brown talks Lions' lineman-heavy draft class:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/Lomas-Brown-talks-Lions-lineman-heavy-draft-class/bb292fea-c2b2-44fa-876e-4471782aec5f

Lions' Levy 'looking good' in return from hip injury:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/08/detroit-lions-deandre-levy/84114880/

Lions sign Middle Tennessee OL Darius Johnson:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/08/lions-sign-middle-tennessee-ol-darius-johnson/84118882/

Under contract through 2017, Ezekiel Ansah not thinking about long-term deal:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/detroit_lions_ezekiel_ansah_4.html

Detroit Lions cut OT, sign tryout player from rookie minicamp:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/detroit_lions_cut_ot_sign_tryo.html

Notes: Lions had least-athletic OL in 2015:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/5/8/11634634/notes-detroit-lions-least-athletic-offensive-line-2015

Morning Lions Links for Sunday 5-8-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Mailbag: Could any undrafted free agents like Jay Lee make the Lions?:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/23532/mailbag-could-any-undrafted-free-agents-like-jay-lee-make-the-lions

Lions put players on field for 1st time with GM Bob Quinn:   http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lions-sign-rookies-other-alabamas-ashawn-robinson-185423709--nfl.html

Local Media:

Leading by example: Ziggy is going to be Ziggy:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider-short/article-1/Leading-by-example-Ziggy-is-going-to-be-Ziggy/730fea1e-867c-444a-a9cc-be416122c5a9

For now, Lions' Taylor Decker lines up at left tackle:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/07/lions-taylor-decker-lines-up-left-tackle/84077340/

Detroit Lions' Miles Killebrew lives up to 'Killa' nickname:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/07/detroit-lions-miles-killebrew/84093314/

Landes knows he must earn Detroit Lions long snapper job:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/07/detroit-lions-jimmy-landes/84090930/

Tulloch's status with Lions remains mystery:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/07/tullochs-status-lions-remains-mystery/84081898/

Lions' Taylor Decker without a position as Lions open rookie minicamp:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/lions_taylor_decker_without_a.html

Detroit Lions — Five undrafted rookies to watch:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160507/detroit-lions-x2014-five-undrafted-rookies-to-watch

Jim Caldwell pre-minicamp presser transcript:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/5/7/11615638/jim-caldwell-rookie-minicamp-press-conference-transcript

Notes: Lions' draft picks select jersey numbers:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/5/7/11615644/detroit-lions-2016-draft-picks-jersey-numbers

Morning Lions Links for Saturday 5-7-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Jim Caldwell, Lions continue to deflect questions about Stephen Tulloch:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/23527/jim-caldwell-lions-continue-to-deflect-questions-about-stephen-tulloch

Lions land talented WRs Jay Lee, Quinshad Davis in undrafted free-agent haul:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/23518/lions-bring-in-talented-receivers-jay-lee-quinshad-davis-in-udfa-haul

Top 10 head-to-head rookie matchups to watch (10. A'Shawn Robinson vs. Ryan Kelly - Game: Detroit Lions at Indianapolis Colts. Date: Sept. 11. Why it resonates: Former teammates will square off in the trenches in their career debuts. Robinson, a DT, and Kelly, a center, both starred at Alabama, so they're very familiar with each other. NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah has already predicted a winnerin the head-to-head battle.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000660209/article/top-10-headtohead-rookie-matchups-to-watch-in-2016

Five best 2016 NFL Draft bargain picks: NFC North (DT A'Shawn Robinson, Detroit Lions: Drafted: 2nd round (46th overall). Why he's a bargain: Considered a strong candidate to be a first-round choice, Robinson was one of the last players left in the green room in Chicago. He was a three-year starter at Alabama, where he led the team in sacks as a freshman (5.5). He's more of a run-stopper than anything, but he has more upside as a pass rusher than teammate Jarran Reed, who was chosen three picks later by the Seattle Seahawks. Robinson can hold the point against double teams and be disruptive when single blocked.):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000659478/article/five-best-2016-nfl-draft-bargain-picks-nfc-north

2016 NFL Draft Grade Bonanza:   http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/62498/271/2016-nfl-draft-grade-bonanza?pg=2

Local Media:

TIM AND MIKE: Observations from rookie minicamp:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-mike/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-Observations-from-rookie-minicamp/16591ed9-36f4-45fa-88c0-aea66a3bee86

Lions roster has competition at every position:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-roster-has-competition-at-every-position/ba493d88-5e38-445a-b062-2e0037a25e9a

Lions sign 12 undrafted rookie free agents:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-12-undrafted-rookie-free-agents/bffe41c8-2084-46d6-ab42-1c9186d07b3f

Film study: A'Shawn Robinson's strengths, weaknesses:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/06/detroit-lions-ashawn-robinson/84019234/

Minicamp reveals little about where Lions rookies fit in:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/06/detroit-lions-rookie-minicamp/84052634/

Sharp: 'Patriot Way' will require Lions to be ruthless:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2016/05/06/detroit-lions-bob-quinn-patriots/84053102/

Time for Lions to do Tulloch right, release him:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/06/detroit-lions-stephen-tulloch/84042148/

Caldwell keeps mum on line plans for Taylor Decker:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/06/caldwell-keeps-mum-line-plans-taylor-decker/84037830/

Niyo: Ansah’s pride, father give him a push:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2016/05/05/niyo-ansahs-pride-father-give-push/84006028/

Lions believe more competition means improvement:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/06/lions-believe-competition-means-improvement/84057378/

Lions ink all draft picks except A'Shawn Robinson before minicamp; assign numbers:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/lions_ink_all_draft_picks_exce.html

LeCharles Bentley says Lions' UDFA Chase Farris could be Jason Peters-like steal:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/detroit_lions_chase_farris.html

Meet the Detroit Lions' 2016 undrafted free agents:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/meet_the_detroit_lions_2016_un.html

With rookie minicamp set to open today, 6 Lions who could be in trouble:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/with_rookie_minicamp_set_to_op.html

Sports Illustrated ranks just how good that 2013 draft class was for Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/sports_illustrated_ranks_just.html

Jim Caldwell says he knew 'zero' of Jerry Sandusky's crimes while assistant at Penn State:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/05/jim_caldwell_says_he_knew_noth.html

Detroit Lions — Five things to know about the start of rookie minicamp:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160506/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-about-the-start-of-rookie-minicamp

Detroit Lions notes: Undrafted rookies get a look at minicamp:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160506/detroit-lions-notes-undrafted-rookies-get-a-look-at-minicamp

Notes: Lions 2013 draft class receives 'A' grade:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/5/6/11606116/detroits-lions-2013-draft-class-re-grade-second-highest

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell On Rookie Minicamp:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-rookie-minicamp/9ad89165-1992-46eb-92e5-0ca01cc0e1a0

Rookie Minicamp Kicks Off Today:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Rookie-minicamp-kicks-off-today/0b28b8a6-b76e-4037-8b31-2fb74189b0f1

What we learned from Lions' locked-down rookie camp:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2016/05/06/84037288/

DT Anthony Zettel Articles

Scouting Reports:

PSU Profile Page:  http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/anthony_zettel_770223.html

NFL:  http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/anthony-zettel?id=2555268

CBS:  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1889927/anthony-zettel

PFF:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/04/04/draft-pff-scouting-report-anthony-zettel-dt-penn-state/

NFP:  http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/breaking-down-de-dadi-nicolas-and-dt-anthony-zettel/

Draft Insider:  http://www.draftinsider.net/reports/2016/DE/Anthony-Zettel

Articles:

Best prospects still available after third round of 2016 NFL draft Zettel is ranked as the 4th best DT.) (4-30-16):  http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/30/nfl-draft-best-available-prospects-connor-cook-andrew-billings

Top 50 available prospects for Day 3 of 2016 NFL draft (44. Anthony Zettel, Defensive Interior, Penn State (Big Board Rank: 114, Position Rank: 20):  While he struggles with power at the point of attack, Zettel can get after the quarterback, as evidenced by his +24.5 pass rush grade than ranked fourth in the nation in 2014.) (4-29-16):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/04/29/draft-top-50-available-prospects-for-day-3-of-2016-nfl-draft/

Walterfootball Defensive Tackle Rankings (24. Anthony Zettel, DT/DE, Penn State -Height: 6-4. Weight: 284. Arm: 31.13.  40 Time: 4.81.  Projected Round (2016): 4-6.  4/27/16: Zettel was solid for Penn State with a lot of power at the point of attack. He totaled 47 tackles with 11 for a loss, four sacks, six passes batted and a forced fumble during 2015. Zettel put more pressure on the quarterback than his sack total indicates. He had a quality week at the East-West Shrine, but is top heavy. Zettel needs to build up his lower body to have a strong base for the NFL. He was faster than expected at the combine.  8/22/15: Zettel is undersized for defensive tackle, but he is a quick interior rusher. For the NFL, he will have to move to 4-3 defensive end and could move inside for passing situations. Zettel has the frame to warrant consideration as a five-technique in a 3-4 defense.  Zettel's 2014 season showed that he has interior pass-rushing skills as he racked up eight sacks. He also had 42 tackles with 17 tackles for a loss. Zettel had four sacks per year as a sophomore and a freshman.) (4-27-16):  http://walterfootball.com/draft2016DT.php



Penn State's Zettel worked out on DL, at LB and TE (3-17-16):  http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000645478/article/penn-states-zettel-worked-out-on-dl-at-lb-and-te

Defensive linemen headline Penn State’s 2016 draft class (Anthony Zettel, DT, +28.3:  Zettel makes an interesting projection because of his regression in 2015. He finished 2014 as our fifth overall defensive tackle, with a +43.8 grade. Zettel’s sack count fell from ten to just two, even if he added three hits and a further 27 hurries. He clearly has the talent but such a drop-off in performance will have alarm bells ringing with NFL franchises. Unlike his teammate, Zettel performed well in the athletic tests at the combine, which matches up with his quickness in the pass rushing department.  On the other hand, his stature results in some deficiencies against the run. Zettel weighed in at just 277 pounds with arms of just over 31 inches. The lack of length and power shows up frequently against double teams where Zettel either ends up going backwards or on his back. He was also single blocked with alarming regularity for an interior defensive lineman. Even when he was able to beat his blocker, Zettel failed to finish either overpersuing or missing the tackle. Zettel will likely be a pass rusher only until he can get in an NFL weight room.) (3-3-16):  https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/03/03/draft-defensive-linemen-headline-penn-states-2016-draft-class/

NFL Combine 2016: Penn State's Anthony Zettel meets the media in Indy (2-26-16):  http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2016/02/nfl_combine_2016_penn_states_a.html

NFL combine guide: Connor Cook, Willie Henry and other local college players to watch (DT Anthony Zettel: The 6-4, 278-pounder from West Branch, Mich., known for tackling a tree, played more on the interior of the D-line for Penn State in 2015 and his production suffered a bit. He had 47 tackles (11 for loss), four sacks and six pass breakups and was third-team All-Big Ten. In 2014, Zettel played outside more and had 17 TFL, eight sacks and three interceptions en route to first-team all-Big Ten honors.) (2-23-16):   http://www.mlive.com/sports/2016/02/nfl_combine_guide.html

NFL Combine: 5 Names To Watch (Anthony Zettel, DT, Penn State: All-American Carl Nassib overshadowed Zettel on the Nittany Lions' defensive line in 2015, but Zettel still managed 11 tackles for loss and showcased his athleticism and versatility. At 6-foot-4 and 284 pounds, he could play a number of positions at the next level, but his strength and agility will jump off the field for scouts. The fifth-year senior was a shot-putter in high school, is an avid golfer with great coordination and set school records in the hang clean and power clean. He also does MMA training in the offseason and garnered plenty of attention when he … wait for it … tackled a tree.) (2-12-16):   http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/164286282/nfl-scouting-combine-draft-players-to-watch

2016 East-West Shrine Game East Practice Report (One player who drew some "oohs" from the scouts with impressive rushes around the corner was Penn State defensive lineman Anthony Zettel. He victimized Rutgers tackle Keith Lumpkin on two reps. Lumpkin (6-8, 325) looks slow-footed and late getting out of his stance. Zettel has had a good week at the East-West Shrine. He has very good hands to get free of blockers. He just needs some more lower body strength. That could be seen on one stunt where Zettel got knocked down by Lumpkin, but he did execute the stunt well to free up his teammate for a sack. Zettel looks like a solid mid-rounder.) (1-21-16):   http://walterfootball.com/eastwest2016practice5.php

East Practice Notes (Penn State’s Anthony Zettel came with a lot more fanfare, but I was disappointed for the most part as he looked eminently blockable throughout the first day, with the exception of one snap.) (1-20-16):   http://optimumscouting.com/draft/2016-shrine-game-east-practice-notes-from-day-1-and-2.html

2016 Shrine Game: Defensive Preview (Penn State defensive lineman Anthony Zettel (6-4, 282) was often overshadowed this season by his defensive line teammates Austin Johnson and Carl Nassib, who will both participate in the Senior Bowl. But Zettel is still a very appealing prospect in the right scheme. He makes a living by beating blockers to gaps due to his first step quickness and snap anticipation, using a variety of hand moves and an unrelenting motor. Zettel tends to play overaggressive and scouts want to see him better stack-and-shed at the point of attack.) (1-18-16):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25453372/shrine-game-defensive-preview

East Roster Preview (3. Anthony Zettel, Penn State: The unquestioned leader of the Penn State team and a uniquely impressive athlete, Zettel had a letdown senior season, finishing as arguably the third best prospect on his defensive line. Explosiveness off the snap wasn’t an issue, but he struggled to disrupt pockets with upfield push, and was too often neutralized in run support despite plus-team support. He’ll need a strong Shrine Game showing to get back in the good graces of teams. I was told earlier in the year that he’s closer to an undrafted prospect than a second-rounder, but I’ll still hold out hope Zettel can earn an NFL starting opportunity in time.) (1-18-16):   http://optimumscouting.com/uncategorized/2016-shrine-game-preview-east-roster-led-by-three-of-the-nfl-drafts-top-small-schoolers.html

10 Players to Watch At Shrine Game Practices (Anthony Zettel, DL, Penn State: The 6’4”, 284-pound Zettel is a good case study of a player who was more highly regarded entering the season than at the end…even though he played pretty darn well in 2015. He didn’t make as many splash plays as he had earlier in his career, but that was a result of the unforeseen explosion of Carl Nassib and the emergence of Austin Johnson inside. Part of the battle for Zettel is to zero in on one specific NFL role. At his size, he’s not going to play tackle regularly in the NFL. Can he show enough quickness to prove he can play 4-3 strongside end? Does he have enough power and sand in the pants to play 5T or shaded 4 in an odd front? What are his actual measurements, as I’ve heard from one person he is now in the 270s while another source places him at 6’3” and 292 instead of his above listed dimensions? On paper from the summer, Zettel looks like the top defensive lineman on either roster. He can revitalize his draft stock with a strong week, perhaps playing his way into joining Nassib at the Senior Bowl the following week.) (1-17-16):   http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2754/10-Players-to-Watch-At-Shrine-Game-Practices

5 prospects that helped their NFL draft stock during bowl season (Anthony Zettel, PSU DT: After finishing the 2014 season as our fifth-ranked defensive tackle, this is the player we thought we’d see all year. Yet heading into the bowl game Zettel was our 52nd-ranked DT with games against Ohio State and Michigan State where he disappeared completely. With questions about how he’d fare against top-level competition, Zettel dominated a talented Georgia offensive line. He collected a sack plus three additional hurries and made two stops in the run game earning his highest grade of the season (+8.7). There are still question marks lingering about why he was only able to notch two total stops against the three best offensive lines he played during the season, but his performance will help to ease some of those.) (1-6-16):  https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/01/06/college-5-prospects-that-helped-their-nfl-draft-stock-during-bowl-season/

What's next for Penn State tackle Anthony Zettel? A trip to the West Coast, and an all-star game, are in his plans (1-6-16):  http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2016/01/whats_next_for_penn_state_tack.html

Penn State star Anthony Zettel, who lost his father Friday, puts it all on the line for the Lions against the Aztecs (9-26-16):  http://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2015/09/penn_state_star_anthony_zettel.html

Rob Rang's Big Board (32. Anthony Zettel, DT, Penn State, 6-4, 278, 4.84, Redshirt Sr.: A quick-twitch penetrator in a class filled with powerful run-stuffers, Zettel stands apart from other defensive tackles and not just because of his eye-popping production, which included 42 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, eight sacks, eight passes broken up and three interceptions. The former defensive end wins with quickness off the snap as well as active hands, a relentless motor and a knack for finding the ball.) (9-13-15):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/25296304/big-board-both-vernon-hargreaves-iii-jalen-ramsey-top-10-dbs

Ohio State's Joey Bosa, Ezekiel Elliott headline Big Ten's top NFL prospects (9. Anthony Zettel, DT, Penn State, RSr. (6-4, 278, 4.87):  Lining up at several positions on the defensive line for Penn State, Zettel is a disruptive penetrator with a versatile skill-set to win with power and quickness off the snap. He uses a variety of moves to beat his man with aggressive hands, quick feet and a deadly spin move to blow up the A-gap, but he tends to play too hard at times and overruns angles. Although he doesn't have prototypical size for an interior defensive line prospect, Zettel's skill-set projects to both even and odd fronts in the NFL and if he matches or exceeds his 2014 performance, the first round will be calling his name.) (8-25-15):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25280056/buckeyes-bosa-and-elliott-headline-the-big-tens-top-nfl-prospects
 
2016 NFL Draft: Penn State Preview (Anthony Zettel, DT, Redshirt Senior (6-4, 278, 4.87): Lining up at several positions on the defensive line for Penn State, Zettel is a disruptive penetrator with a versatile skill-set to win with power and/or quickness off the snap. A defensive end when he arrived in Happy Valley, he added 25 pounds of muscle and moved inside for his junior season, giving the Nittany Lions and interior rush presence. No player in the Big Ten had as many tackles for loss as Joey Bosa (21.5) last year, but Zettel was the closest with 17 stops behind the line of scrimmage in 2014, adding 42 tackles, 8.0 sacks, three interceptions and eight passes defended. He has an explosive first step with consistent snap anticipation to attack blockers before they have a chance to react. Zettel uses a variety of moves to beat his man with aggressive hands, lateral agility and a deadly spin move to blow up the A-gap with a competitive motor that is always revving. He does play too hard at times and overruns angles or ends up on the ground because of his overaggressive nature and he has room to better control his momentum to finish in tight spaces. Although he doesn't have prototypical size for an interior defensive line prospect, Zettel's skill-set projects to both even and odd fronts in the NFL and if he matches or exceeds his 2014 performance, the first round will be calling his name.) (7-15-16):  http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25241936/nfl-draft-penn-state-preview