Morning Lions Links for Thursday 3-3-16

Lions Articles:

National Media:

Here's what to know about NFL free agency in 2016:   http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/198942/heres-what-to-know-about-nfl-free-agency-in-2016

Free-agent bargains: Which players offer most value?:   http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000640643/article/freeagent-bargains-which-players-offer-most-value

Local Media:

TIM AND MIKE: How will Johnson's decision affect Lions?:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/tim-mike/article-1/TIM-AND-MIKE-How-will-Johnsons-decision-affect-Lions/d5d6b1d6-9597-448f-8b2c-130644222504

Statement from Jim Caldwell on Rashean Mathis:   http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Statement-from-Jim-Caldwell-on-Rashean-Mathis/7cca99cc-37bf-4ece-8d2f-f6158af81719

Detroit Lions 2016 free agency preview: Market won't offer much for receiver-starved team:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/detroit_lions_2016_free_agency_1.html

New Lions hire Randy Edsall is a disciplinarian with an undefined role:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/a_closer_look_at_lions_hire_ra.html

Notes: Lions have cleared up fourth-most cap room:   http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/3/2/11145098/notes-detroit-lions-cap-room-moves

2016 Draft:

ESPN's McShay: Lions should pass on Nkemdiche in draft:   http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/03/02/detroit-lions-robert-nkemdiche-character-risk/81227294/

Todd McShay mock draft: Detroit Lions take Ohio State offensive lineman:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/todd_mcshay_mock_draft_detroit_1.html

Detroit Lions Twitter Talk: My super early pick at No. 16 and plenty of free agency talk:   http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/03/detroit_lions_twitter_talk_28.html