Morning Lions Links for Thursday 3-10-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Signing Marvin Jones is big for Lions' transition from Calvin Johnson:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/22584/signing-marvin-jones-is-a-big-for-lions-transition-from-calvin-johnson

With Calvin Johnson retired, Matthew Stafford is the face of Lions franchise:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/22573/with-calvin-johnson-retired-matthew-stafford-the-face-of-lions-franchise

Re-signing Haloti Ngata shouldn't keep Lions from drafting a DT early:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/22606/re-signing-haloti-ngata-shouldnt-keep-lions-from-drafting-a-dt-early

Breaking down Tyrunn Walker's one-year deal with the Lions:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/22594/breaking-down-tyrunn-walkers-one-year-deal-with-the-lions

Lions solidify two positions on first day of free agency, holes to fill:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/22617/lions-solidify-two-positions-on-first-day-of-free-agency-holes-to-fill

Travis Lewis' departure adds to a dwindling 2012 Lions draft class:   http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/22600/travis-lewis-departure-adds-to-a-dwindling-2012-lions-draft-class

What we learned: Big names taken off board:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642569/article/what-we-learned-bigname-free-agents-off-the-board

Lions sign ex-Patriots defensive back Tavon Wilson:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/03/09/lions-sign-ex-patriots-defensive-back-tavon-wilson/

Dolphins nab Isa Abdul-Quddus:   http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/03/09/dolphins-nab-isa-abdul-quddus/

Grades for every big deal of the NFL’s free agent frenzy (Lions get an A- for the Jones signing):   http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/03/08/nfl-free-agency-grades-rumors-contracts

Marvin Jones can’t replace Megatron, but gives Lions a solid WR duo:   https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/03/09/pro-marvin-jones-cant-replace-megatron-but-gives-lions-a-solid-wr-duo/

Local Media:

TWENTYMAN: Ngata and Walker re-signings lessen need at DT:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Ngata-and-Walker-re-signings-lessen-need-at-DT/f5837498-868a-4a00-9d25-440cf8ddf9e3

TWENTYMAN: Lions' top position needs:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/TWENTYMAN-Lions-top-position-needs/6bff69dc-e74f-4be6-a551-898aed3863ab

Contract details: New Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/09/marvin-jones-contract-detroit-lions/81544040/

Detroit Lions add S Tavon Wilson, non-tender TE Tim Wright:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/09/detroit-lions-tavon-wilson-tim-wright/81546884/

Sharp: Jones a solid, responsible addition for Lions:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/drew-sharp/2016/03/09/marvin-jones-detroit-lions/81529328/

Lions WR Jones: Don't expect me to be Calvin Johnson:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/09/detroit-lions-marvin-jones/81564900/

New Lions WR Jones overcame obstacles:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/09/detroit-lions-marvin-jones-obstacles/81562784/

10 things to know about receiver Marvin Jones:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/09/marvin-jones-detroit-lions/81528230/

Details of Haloti Ngata's new contract:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/09/detroit-lions-haloti-ngata-contract-details/81560842/

Grading the Lions' recent free agent WR signings:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/09/detroit-lions-free-agents/81525960/

Albom: Calvin Johnson leaves us wanting more:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/mitch-albom/2016/03/09/mitch-albom-calvin-johnson-retirement/81507510/

Getting to know: Marvin Jones:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/09/getting-know-marvin-jones/81533556/

Niyo: Injuries, losing spur Calvin to walk away:   http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2016/03/08/niyo-injuries-losing-spur-calvin-walk-away/81502954/

Report: Detroit Lions signing WR Marvin Jones:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/report_detroit_lions_signing_w.html

Haloti Ngata agrees to 2-year deal with Detroit Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/haloti_ngata_agrees_to_2-year.html

A breakdown of Haloti Ngata's new deal and a Detroit Lions cap space update:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/a_breakdown_of_haloti_ngatas_n.html

Column: Despite the price, Marvin Jones a savvy signing for Lions:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/column_marvin_jones_a_savvy_si.html

Context needed before criticizing Lions for Marvin Jones' reported contract:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/context_important_when_reactin.html

Detroit Lions lose their first player to free agency:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/detroit_lions_lose_their_first.html

Detroit Lions won't land star safety George Iloka, will seek alternatives:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/detroit_lions_not_expected_to.html

Detroit Lions 2016 free agency preview: Team needs depth behind DeAndre Levy, Josh Bynes:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/detroit_lions_2016_free_agency_3.html

Free agency opens today, and the Detroit Lions are expected to be busy:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/free_agency_opens_today_and_th.html

Calvin Johnson, Barry Sanders and 11 other athletes who retired too soon:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/calvin_johnson_and_other_athle.html

Pat Caputo - My thoughts on Detroit Lions reportedly signing Marvin Jones:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160309/pat-caputo-my-thoughts-on-detroit-lions-reportedly-signing-marvin-jones

Detroit Lions — Five things to know about Marvin Jones:   http://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/20160309/detroit-lions-x2014-five-things-to-know-about-marvin-jones

Combine:

2016 Draft:

Lions DC Teryl Austin gets closer look at potential first-round picks at Alabama pro day:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/lions_dc_teryl_austin_gets_clo.html

Eagles, Lions send position coaches to check out Wisconsin's Schobert:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642904/article/joe-schobert-gets-close-look-at-wisconsins-pro-day

What we learned from Wednesday pro days: Stud LB to work out for 4 clubs:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642897/article/bills-among-four-clubs-to-schedule-reggie-ragland-for-workout

Henry shows off receiving skills at pro day:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642980/article/derrick-henry-shows-off-receiving-skills-at-alabamas-pro-day

Representatives from all 32 teams were at Oklahoma's Pro Day:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642822/article/sterling-shepard-displays-slot-wr-potential-at-pro-day

Rankins displays quickness, strength at Louisville's pro day:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642872/article/sheldon-rankins-shows-quickness-strength-at-pro-day

Free agency's impact on NFL draft: Could Dolphins, Eagles target top RB?:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000643038/article/nfl-draft-implications-from-frenized-first-day-of-free-agency

What we learned from Tuesday's pro days: 'Baby Gronk' caps day with video:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642450/article/pumpedup-baby-gronk-caps-kstate-pro-day-with-video

O-line prospect likely improves draft status at K-State's pro day (Lions o-line coach was there):   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642451/article/whitehair-baby-gronk-impress-at-kansas-states-pro-day

Assistant coaches from Bucs, Raiders check out Ogbah's pro day:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642459/article/assistants-from-bucs-raiders-check-out-ogbahs-pro-day

Selection range and fits for polarizing prospects:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642268/article/2016-nfl-draft-selection-range-and-fits-for-polarizing-prospects

Who'll catch this Tiger? Fits for Mackensie Alexander:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000642661/article/mackensie-alexanders-draft-range-corner-fits-seahawks-chiefs

2016 NFL Draft: Rankins continues positive momentum at Louisville pro day:   http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25510642/nfl-draft-rankins-continues-positive-momentum-at-louisville-pro-day

Video:

Local Media:

Tori And Tim: Ngata's Re-signing And Dt Outlook:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TORI-AND-TIM-Ngatas-re-signing-and-DT-outlook/56069dcd-9009-4e97-aa08-c442f3125379

Tori, Mike And Tim: Impact Of Megatron Retirement:   http://www.detroitlions.com/media-center/videos/TORI-MIKE-AND-TIM-Impact-of-Megatron-retirement/9f74deea-91bc-4982-9328-855a9d11863d