Morning Lions Links for Friday 3-11-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Analyzing the Lions contracts of Marvin Jones, Haloti Ngata, Tavon Wilson:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/22626/analyzing-the-lions-contracts-of-marvin-jones-haloti-ngata-tavon-wilson

Safety, O-line spots to watch for Lions on Day 2 of free agency:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/22621/safety-offensive-line-are-spots-to-watch-for-lions-in-day-2-of-free-agency

Seven riskiest signings of free agency (Marvin Jones is one of them):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000643390/article/seven-riskiest-signings-of-nfl-free-agency-so-far

Grading every deal of 2016 NFL free agency (Lions got a C for both the Ngata and Jones signings):   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/03/10/pro-nfl-free-agency-grading-every-deal/

Dolphins line up visits with Robert Ayers and Jason Jones:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/03/10/dolphins-line-up-visits-with-robert-ayers-and-jason-jones/

Lions sign DB Johnson Bademosi:   http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NFL&id=8089&line=332898&spln=1

Local Media:

TWENTYMAN: Signing Marvin Jones a good start for Lions:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Signing-Marvin-Jones-a-good-start-for-Lions/c19128f9-4ea8-41c2-878e-90a632426afb

O'HARA: Lions add depth with proven special teamer Bademosi:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Lions-add-depth-with-proven-special-teamer-Bademosi/3a06f40a-db4d-4805-bbd4-85f2ff7dbd4c

O'HARA: Just call him Marvin Jones:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ohara/article-1/OHARA-Just-call-him-Marvin-Jones/e9b77867-f8be-46fc-9f37-962102cffa91

Lions' Jones: 'Pieces in place' to have dynamic offense:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/10/detroit-lions-offense-without-calvin-johnson/81596018/

Lions utilizing play-time incentives in contracts:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/10/detroit-lions-contracts/81574440/

Jamie: Calvin Johnson is a HOFer, but not right away:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/10/calvin-johnson-hall-of-fame/81588532/

Lions grab best free-agent WR available in Marvin Jones:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/09/report-lions-sign-receiver-marvin-jones/81523166/

Report: Detroit Lions bringing in potential starting safety for visit on Thursday:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/report_detroit_lions_bringing.html

Report: Pro Bowl offensive tackle Russell Okung will visit Lions on Friday:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/report_pro_bowl_offensive_tack.html

Detroit Lions re-sign Tahir Whitehead, solidifying need at LB:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/detroit_lions_re-sign_tahir_wh.html

Detroit Lions sign another defensive tackle, adding Stefan Charles:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/detroit_lions_sign_another_def.html

Detroit Lions sign Browns DB Johnson Bademosi, another versatile piece:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/detroit_lions_sign_browns_db_j.html

New Lions WR Marvin Jones knows exactly what he's getting himself into:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/new_lions_wr_marvin_jones_know.html

The Lions have a void at safety, and Tavon Wilson expects to help fill it:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/new_lions_safety_tavon_wilson.html

Re-signing Haloti Ngata, Tyrunn Walker shouldn't preclude Lions from drafting DT early:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/re-signing_of_haloti_ngata_tyr.html

Column: Detroit Lions don't have many good options left at safety:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/column_detroit_lions_dont_have.html

Detroit Lions — Marvin Jones, Tahir Whitehead fill needs in free agency:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160310/detroit-lions-x2014-marvin-jones-tahir-whitehead-fill-needs-in-free-agency

Detroit Lions — Five things to know about safety Tavon Wilson:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160310/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-about-safety-tavon-wilson

Terry Foster: Untold Stories Of Calvin Johnson, A Regular Guy This is what he is -- plain old Calvin.:   http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/03/10/terry-foster-untold-stories-of-calvin-johnson-a-regular-guy/

2016 Draft:

DL coaches from Bengals, Patriots, Texans check out Illinois' Ward:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000643293/article/dl-coaches-from-three-nfl-teams-check-out-illinois-ward

DL coaches from Bears, Bengals work out MSU's Jones:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000643375/article/dl-coaches-from-bears-bengals-work-out-msus-chris-jones

Brandt: Oregon's Adams probably a CFL-level quarterback:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000643465/article/vernon-adams-of-oregon-probably-a-cfllevel-quarterback

Speedy Washington State WR has chance to be picked in 2016 draft:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000643472/article/speedy-washington-state-wr-has-chance-to-be-drafted

Jeremiah: Browns better off with veteran QB over drafting Wentz or Goff:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000643287/article/pagano-tomlin-chat-with-cb-alexander-at-clemson-pro-day

Top prospect Jack receives medical clearance ahead of pro day:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000643206/article/top-draft-prospect-myles-jack-fully-cleared-by-ucla-surgeon

2016 NFL Draft: Clemson CB Alexander popular viewing at pro day:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25511833/nfl-draft-clemson-cb-alexander-popular-viewing-at-pro-day

NFL Draft: Defensive line prospects are strength of 2016 class:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25511490/nfl-draft-great-defensive-line-class

Video:

Local Media:

1 On 1 With New Lions WR Marvin Jones:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/1-on-1-with-new-Lions-WR-Marvin-Jones/b58b01f6-a802-4e23-877f-f4e8f265c6cc

Tori And Tim: Marvin Jones' New Role:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TORI-AND-TIM-Marvin-Jones-new-role/19a4363a-1fdd-4c92-bec6-1a8808e889c1

Audio:

Marvin Jones Introductory Conference Call:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Marvin-Jones-introductory-conference-call/75053b11-279b-4ccd-9e4a-89a2bb38d1c2

Tavon Wilson Introductory Conference Call:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/audio/Tavon-Wilson-introductory-conference-call/dc0eb004-9e8f-4a81-b976-114233aea27e