Morning Lions Links for Saturday 1-2-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Lions rookie OL Laken Tomlinson believes his eyes helped him improve:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/21421/lions-rookie-ol-laken-tomlinson-believes-his-eyes-helped-him-improve

New Year's resolutions for every NFL team (Detroit Lions: We'll keep the Lions' goals simple: find a combination of people within front office and coaching staff who understand each other, fit well together and won't try to do anything other than what is best for the franchise. The Lions have, throughout the Ford family's ownership, been one of the most inept franchises in all of sports. This is a chance to completely reset the expectations and the course of the franchise if Detroit nails its search for a new general manager and a potential new head coach. Make the hires. Trust the people you've put in charge. And stay out of the way. That's the resolution for the Lions because otherwise, whomever is hired will be doomed to fail like every coach and GM before.):   http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/page/32for32x151231/new-year-resolutions-every-nfl-team

Local Media:

NOTEBOOK: Lions value Riley Reiff's versatility:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/notebook/article-1/NOTEBOOK-Lions-value-Riley-Reiffs-versatility/ac7ad238-8d36-4195-951d-7eccb429592a

INJURY REPORT: Week 17 game designations:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/injury-report/article-1/INJURY-REPORT-Week-17-game-designations/cb8049c7-5ac5-483d-bc1e-70dd1a312998

Glover Quin blog: 100th consecutive start would mean a lot:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/glover-quin/article-1/Glover-Quin-blog-100th-consecutive-start-would-mean-a-lot/2a392544-65b7-4ab8-92eb-82a8991e0951

O'HARA'S FRIDAY FOCUS: Winning Sunday the short-term goal:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARAS-FRIDAY-FOCUS-Winning-Sunday-the-short-term-goal/771668d5-75be-4358-a3bf-f43586d4120b

Lions' Ebron says he'll be better in third year:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/01/detroit-lions-eric-ebron/78180088/

Notebook: Ngata wants to stay with Lions in 2016:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/01/detroit-lions-haloti-ngata/78176036/

Monarrez: Why won't Lions' Caldwell fight for his job?:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/01/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell/78193160/

Chat transcript with Lions writer Dave Birkett:   http://live.freep.com/Event/Chat_with_Lions_writer_Dave_Birkett_73

Swanson, Jones likely to miss Lions' finale:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/01/swanson-jones-likely-miss-lions-finale/78176668/

Lions vs. Bears: Stafford primed to roll up big numbers:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/01/lions-vs-bears-stafford-primed-roll-up-big-numbers/78192954/

Second-half surge leaves Lions wondering ‘what if’:    http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/01/second-half-surge-leaves-lions-wondering/78196560/

Ramirez looking for redemption in Lions' finale:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/01/manny-ramirez-looking-redemption-lions-finale/78183030/

Austin likely to be in line for head coaching jobs:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/12/31/austin-likely-considered-head-coaching-jobs/78132478/

Lions' Taylor turning the 'on' switch with his development:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/01/lions-taylor-turning-switch-his-development/78178696/

Lions' Corey Fuller seeking another win over brother Kyle's Bears:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/01/lions-corey-fuller-wants-make-another-win-over-brother-kyles-bears/78181218/

Travis Swanson ruled out for Detroit Lions' season finale, DE Jason Jones doubtful:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/travis_swanson_ruled_out_for_d.html

Calvin Johnson, Travis Swanson, Jason Jones miss final Lions practice of season:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/calvin_johnson_travis_swanson.html

Peaking at right time, Detroit Lions LB Tahir Whitehead at peace with uncertain future:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/detroit_lions_tahir_whitehead_4.html

Lions' Glover Quin has overcome a lot to make 100 straight starts:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/detroit_lions_glover_quin_3.html

Embattled Lions coach Jim Caldwell refuses to defend himself, prefers record to speak for itself:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/01/embattled_lions_coach_jim_cald.html

Detroit Lions notes: Haloti Ngata’s future unclear; Travis Swanson out Sunday:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160101/detroit-lions-notes-haloti-ngatas-future-unclear-travis-swanson-out-sunday

Detroit Lions — Five things to know as Jim Caldwell prepares for season finale:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160101/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-as-jim-caldwell-prepares-for-season-finale

Notes: Teryl Austin suffers first losing season:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/1/1/10698052/lions-notes-teryl-austin-has-first-career-losing-season

Video:

Local Media:

Caldwell on the last game of the season:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Caldwell-on-the-last-game-of-the-season/dea20a17-102a-4e39-9661-9cd07fbab6d9

Ebron on the Bears' defense:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Ebron-on-the-Bears-defense/f2a2fbb2-19b1-494a-9f32-0368ffc8e6b9

Jones on his injury:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/Jones-on-his-injury/27b409c7-983f-47a9-9993-79c5d6d95eb7

Our New Year's resolutions for the Lions:   http://www.freep.com/videos/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/01/78180112/