Morning Lions Links for Friday 3-18-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Analyzing the contracts for Stefan Charles, Tim Wright, Dan Orlovsky:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/22753/analyzing-lions-contracts-stefan-charles-tim-wright-dan-orlovsky

Here's Who Needs To Step Up On Every NFL Team After Free-agency Frenzy:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/25520833/the-guy-on-every-team-who-needs-to-step-up-after-nfl-free-agency-frenzy

Local Media:

Lions have a trio of sure-handed pass catchers:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-have-a-trio-of-sure-handed-pass-catchers/9039e339-8871-4c18-a870-c6611b5eb58f

Offensive tackle Russell Okung picks Broncos over Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/17/detroit-lions-russell-okung-denver-broncos/81927030/

Ex-high pick Tavon Wilson just wants shot with Lions:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/17/ex-high-pick-tavon-wilson-just-wants-shot-lions/81914256/

Lions GM Bob Quinn must explore other avenues as free agent OT market dries up:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/analysis_bob_quinn_russell_oku.html

19 rule proposals to be voted on at NFL league meeting this month:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/19_rule_proposals_to_be_voted.html

Notes: Grading the first week of free agency:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/3/17/11252904/lions-free-agency-grade-first-week-marvin-jones

2016 Draft:

Detroit Lions' draft needs shift toward defensive end:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/detroit_lions_draft_needs_shif.html

Jack Conklin projected to be picked by Detroit Lions, per NFL.com:   http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2016/03/jack_conklin_projected_to_be_p.html

NFL evaluator says enigmatic QB helped himself at pro day:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000645302/article/nfl-evaluator-hackenberg-helped-himself-at-penn-state-pro-day

Potential first-round DL arrested for driving with suspended license:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000645199/article/mississippi-state-dl-prospect-chris-jones-arrested

Clemson DE Lawson's shoulder flagged at combine, will undergo recheck:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000645213/article/shaq-lawsons-shoulder-flagged-at-combine-to-undergo-recheck

Reuter: 6 prospects that will be better in NFL than they were in college:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000645242/article/2016-draft-prospects-that-will-be-better-pros-than-college-players

2016 NFL Draft: Team needs exceed linebacker inventory:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25520788/nfl-draft-team-needs-exceed-linebacker-inventory

NFL draft profile: Oklahoma WR Sterling Shepard, elite slot target:   http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-profile--oklahoma-wr-sterling-shepard--elite-slot-target-163208396.html