Morning Lions Links for Thursday 4-18-19

Articles:

TWENTYMAN: Breaking down the Lions’ 2019 schedule:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-breaking-down-the-lions-2019-schedule

Kennard studying top pass rushers this offseason:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/kennard-studying-top-pass-rushers-this-offseason

10 quick takeaways from the Detroit Lions' 2019 schedule:  https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/04/cf5f464a4e1358/10-quick-takeaways-from-the-detroit-lions-2019-schedule.html

NFL schedule 2019 has Lions opening at Cardinals, closing with Packers at home:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/nfl-schedule-2019-has-lions-opening-at-cardinals-closing-with-packers-at-home.html

Reports: Lions to play at Green Bay on Monday Night Football, host Packers in finale:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/reports-lions-to-play-at-green-bay-on-monday-night-football-host-packers-in-finale.html

Kelly Stafford, wife of Lions QB Matthew Stafford, undergoes surgery for brain tumor:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/kelly-stafford-wife-of-lions-qb-matthew-stafford-undergoes-surgery-for-brain-tumor.html

Birkett: Lions' prime-time snub not a surprise:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/17/detroit-lions-2019-schedule-analysis/3490077002/

Lions 2019 schedule: We'll find out quickly how good they are:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/18/detroit-lions-2019-schedule/3490091002/

Predicting every game on the 2019 Lions schedule:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/18/detroit-lions-2019-schedule-predictions/3490068002/

Lions schedule unveiled: Here are five observations:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/17/detroit-lions-schedule-unveiled-here-five-observations/3502594002/

Detroit Lions' 2019 schedule could cause a rough start:  http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-lions/post/_/id/35374/35374-detroit-lions-2019-schedule-cause-rough-start

Detroit Lions running backs ranked 19th in NFL:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Detroit-Lions-running-backs-NFL-ranking-131272846/

Ryan Watson gains invite to Detroit Lions rookie camp:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Ryan-Watson-Detroit-Lions-rookie-camp-invite-131279703/

Detroit Lions win probability revealed for 2019 schedule:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Detroit-Lions-2019-schedule-win-probability-131291535/

Detroit Lions facing easiest NFC North schedule for 2019:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Detroit-Lions-schedule-strength-2019-NFC-North-129349484/

Detroit Lions reveal video documenting team workouts:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/Detroit-Lions-team-workouts-video-update-131274623/

The Detroit Lions top NFL Draft goals for 2019:  https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/LongFormArticle/Detroit-Lions-top-NFL-Draft-goals-2019-131290213/

With bye weeks and extra rest, schedule helps the Lions, hurts the Patriots:  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/17/with-bye-weeks-and-extra-rest-schedule-helps-the-lions-hurts-the-patriots/

2019 Draft:

Meet the Prospect: Deandre Baker:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/meet-the-prospect-deandre-baker

2019 NFL draft preview: What kind of runner fits into Lions’ resurgent backfield?:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/04/2019-nfl-draft-preview-what-kind-of-runner-fits-into-lions-resurgent-backfield.html

Lions willing to draft TE Hockenson, a 'once-in-a-lifetime kid'?:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/17/nfl-draft-prospect-iowa-tj-hockenson/3495675002/

NFL draft preview: Why Lions could go TE early:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/17/nfl-draft-preview-detroit-lions-pass-catchers/3493430002/

Lions 2019 draft preview: Starters return, but Detroit lacks depth at LB: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/17/lions-nfl-draft-preview-detroit-lacks-depth-linebacker/3494957002/

Lions host Middle Tennessee State LB Darius Harris on official visit:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/16/lions-host-middle-tennessee-state-lb-darius-harris-on-official-visit/

Jonah Williams: Worst-case scenario or just what the Lions need?:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/17/jonah-williams-detroit-lions-draft-best-case-worst-case-scenario/

D.K. Metcalf Measures Off the Charts, But Will He Fit into the NFL?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/17/nfl-draft-2019-dk-metcalf-wide-receiver-mississippi

N'Keal Harry may be the 2019 NFL Draft's top big-play weapon:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-nkeal-harry-may-be-the-2019-nfl-drafts-top-big-play-weapon

2019 NFL Draft Profile: JJ Arcega-Whiteside, Stanford:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2019-nfl-draft-profile-jj-arcega-whiteside-stanford

2019 NFL Draft Profile: Jawaan Taylor, Florida:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2019-nfl-draft-profile-jawaan-taylor-florida

2019 NFL Draft Profile: DI Christian Wilkins, Clemson:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-2019-nfl-draft-profile-di-christian-wilkins-clemson

There’s more to Sean Bunting than size and speed:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-theres-more-to-sean-bunting-than-size-and-speed

Devin White vs. Devin Bush: Tale of the Tape:  https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-devin-white-vs-devin-bush-tale-of-the-tape

On the clock: 2019 NFL Draft needs and targets for the Detroit Lions:   https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/04/on-the-clock-2019-nfl-draft-needs-and-targets-for-the-detroit-lions

Draft superlatives for the 2019 class:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2019-nfl-draft-superlatives-the-breakout-late-round-receiver-the-immediate-force-and-more-prospect-awards/

Buzz builds on Murray not going No. 1:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-draft-rumors-buzz-building-on-kyler-murray-not-going-no-1-qb-cancels-redskins-visit/

Serritella: 2019 NFL Draft Primer – WRs:  https://footballmaven.io/nfldraftscout/news/serritella-2019-nfl-draft-primer-wrs-DS5f_X4M4U-MEn_brpxgJg/

Best tools among 15 defensive prospects in NFL draft include Josh Allen as top LB pass rusher:  https://sports.yahoo.com/best-tools-among-15-defensive-prospects-in-nfl-draft-include-josh-allen-as-top-lb-pass-rusher-221206131.html