Morning Lions Links for Saturday 1-16-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

What's next? The five things Lions GM Bob Quinn should focus on now:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21784/whats-next-the-five-things-lions-gm-bob-quinn-should-focus-on-now

Jim Caldwell still Detroit's coach, but many areas need improvement:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21775/jim-caldwell-is-still-detroits-coach-but-there-are-many-areas-needing-improvement

Season was a professionally 'humbling' one for James Ihedigbo:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21724/2015-lions-season-was-a-professionally-humbling-one-for-james-ihedigbo

Lions retain Jim Caldwell as coach: 3 things to know:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25450139/lions-retain-jim-caldwell-as-coach

Local Media:

Social Media Reaction: Lions Retain Caldwell:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Social-media-reaction-Lions-retain-Caldwell/048222b3-965a-4a72-940c-087807f144f4

Sharp: Quinn's 1st mistake with Lions is keeping coach:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/15/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell/78842114/

Birkett: Lions' Caldwell will be on hot seat in 2016:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/15/jim-caldwell-hot-seat/78849424/

Seidel: Keeping Caldwell makes sense, with the timing:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/15/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell/78755716/

Monarrez: Keeping Caldwell is fair but maybe not smart:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/15/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell/78840410/

Lions' Stafford, Cooter should benefit with Caldwell:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/15/detroit-lions-jim-bob-cooter/78848442/

Niyo: Lions move to keep Caldwell makes sense — for now:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2016/01/15/niyo-keeping-caldwell-makes-sense-now/78842874/

Wojo: Caldwell earned enough trust for another shot:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/bob-wojnowski/2016/01/15/wojo-caldwell-earned-enough-trust-another-shot/78867586/

Column: Lions GM Bob Quinn makes the smart move in bringing back Jim Caldwell:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/column_bob_quinn_makes_the_sma.html

Jim Caldwell to return as Detroit Lions' coach for third season:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/jim_caldwell_escapes_firing_li.html

Jim Caldwell thrilled to be back for third season, wants to reward fans with championship:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/jim_caldwell_thrilled_to_be_ba.html

Report: Travis Swanson undergoes successful shoulder surgery:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/report_travis_swanson_undergoe.html

Detroit Lions hire former Patriots scout to be director of player personnel:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/detroit_lions_hire_former_patr.html

Report: GM Bob Quinn fires Lions' longest-tenured scout:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/report_gm_bob_quinn_fires_lion.html

Ezekiel Ansah among Lions cheering Jim Caldwell's return on Twitter:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/ezekiel_ansah_among_lions_chee.html

GM Bob Quinn looking for versatile players to fill Lions roster:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/lions_gm_bob_quinn_will_fill_r.html

Pat Caputo - Bob Quinn gave up real power as GM of Detroit Lions by retaining Jim Caldwell:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160115/pat-caputo-bob-quinn-gave-up-real-power-as-gm-of-detroit-lions-by-retaining-jim-caldwell

Detroit Lions — Five reasons it makes sense to keep Jim Caldwell:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160115/detroit-lions-x2014-five-reasons-it-makes-sense-to-keep-jim-caldwell

Terry Foster: Did Martha Ford Make The Call To Keep Caldwell?:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/01/15/terry-foster-did-martha-ford-make-the-call-to-keep-caldwell/

Notes: Quinn, Caldwell have reportedly met 4 times:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/1/15/10774394/lions-notes-bob-quinn-jim-caldwell-four-meetings

2016 Draft:

Biggest 2016 draft needs (Detroit Lions: This has the high probability of change due to the hiring of Bob Quinn as GM andCalvin Johnson's unknown status, but the biggest need for the Lions as of now is an offensive tackle. Detroit might not be able to find that franchise left tackle at No. 16, but if Laremy Tunsil, Ronnie Stanley orJack Conklin were to fall to them, there's a decent chance that player would be the pick for the Lions. Quinn said he'll set up Detroit's draft board with a mix of need and best player available, so figure offensive tackles will play prominently there. Other positions to watch would be defensive tackle, linebacker, cornerback, safety and wide receiver. If Johnson retires and Laquon Treadwell is available at No. 16, that would be another enticing option.):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/32for32x160114/biggest-2016-draft-needs-every-nfl-team

NFL draft: 10 up, 10 down in January bowls, national title game:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft--10-up--10-down-in-january-bowls--national-title-game-195844545.html

Video:

Local Media:

Players Share Reactions To Caldwell's Return:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Players-share-reactions-to-Caldwells-return/6f844f3b-5171-4f52-9ba2-678b0577662c