Morning Lions Links for Tuesday 9-3-19

Articles:

J.D. McKissic adds explosiveness, versatility to Lions’ backfield:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/jd-mckissic-adds-explosiveness-versatility-to-lions-backfield.html

Lions offensive line coach: UDFA Beau Benzschawel isn’t ‘anywhere close to his ceiling’:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/lions-offensive-line-coach-udfa-beau-benzschawel-isnt-anywhere-close-to-his-ceiling.html

The Lions have been eyeing David Blough since hometown workout:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/09/the-lions-have-been-eyeing-david-blough-since-campus-visit-to-purdue.html

Detroit Lions score 8 of oddsmakers' least likely Super Bowl 54 matchups:  https://www.mlive.com/expo/sports/g66l-2019/09/24ede164316658/detroit-lions-score-8-of-oddsmakers-least-likely-super-bowl-54-matchups.html

Lions OL coach: 'I like the direction we're heading'; who's starting at LG?:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-offensive-line-left-guard/2192337001/

Patricia: Josh Johnson handled the pressure to win backup QB job:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-josh-johnson-matt-patricia/2192135001/

Lions using every resource to prep for Cardinals' mysterious offense:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/03/detroit-lions-using-every-resource-prep-arizona-cardinals-mysterious-offense/2191302001/

Lions add 'explosive player' in versatile running back J.D. McKissic:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-add-explosive-player-running-back-j-d-mckissic/2191294001/

Niyo: Lions' staff, 'D' speaking same language in Year 2 under Matt Patricia:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/columnists/john-niyo/2019/09/02/niyo-detroit-lions-staff-defense-speaking-same-language-year-2-under-matt-patricia/2190953001/

Lions add LB Jason Cabinda to practice squad, release TE Austin Traylor:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/02/lions-add-lb-jason-cabinda-to-practice-squad-release-te-austin-traylor/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

Detroit Lions coordinator Paul Pasqualoni: Defense more comfortable, but Cardinals will provide challenges:  https://lionslowdown.com/2019/09/02/detroit-lions-coordinator-paul-pasqualoni-defense-more-comfortable-but-cardinals-will-provide-challenges/

Lions seeking better start after messing up 2018 opener:  https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/lions-seeking-better-start-after-messing-up-2018-opener-090219

PFF Rankings: All 32 NFL offensive line rankings after the 2019 NFL preseason (14. DETROIT LIONS:  All eyes were on 2018 first-round pick Frank Ragnow and his switch to center this preseason, and he didn’t disappoint. On 49 snaps he earned a 75.9 pass-blocking grade and an 82.1 run-blocking grade.):  https://www.pff.com/news/pro-pff-rankings-all-32-offensive-lines-after-the-2019-nfl-preseason

Season Previews and Predictions:

Detroit Lions 2019 season preview Lions' success hinges on new offense:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27439987/detroit-lions-2019-season-preview-lions-success-hinges-new-offense

2019 forecast: Records, bold picks for all 32 (Lions are picked to finish 4th in the North with a 7-9 record):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-season-bold-predictions-final-record-for-all-32-teams-and-playoff-picks/

2020 Draft:

College Football Week 1: Highlighting top running back performances:  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-week-1-highlighting-top-running-back-performances

College Football Week 1: Highlighting the top offensive lines:  https://www.pff.com/news/college-college-football-week-1-highlighting-top-offensive-lines

NFL draft winners and losers: Jacob Eason, other quarterbacks with new teams shine:  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-draft-winners-and-losers-jacob-eason-other-quarterbacks-with-new-teams-shine-164717433.html

NFL Draft: Risers and Sliders | College Football Week 1:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-risers-sliders-cfb-week-1/

2020 NFL draft: Stock report on top prospects after Week 1:  https://draftwire.usatoday.com/2019/09/02/2020-nfl-draft-stock-report-jalen-hurts-justin-herbert-jerry-jeudy/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-hero

Miscellaneous:

Practice squad signees for all 32 NFL teams:  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/gallery/practice-squad-signees-for-all-32-nfl-teams/?utm_source=smg&utm_medium=wasabi&utm_content=home-latest-news

Video:

Patricia on finalizing initial roster:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/patricia-on-finalizing-initial-roster

Pasqualoni on preparing to face Cardinals:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/pasqualoni-on-preparing-to-face-cardinals

Golden on linebacker development:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/golden-on-linebacker-development-x2032

Davidson on OL versatility:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/davidson-on-ol-versatility

White on TE preseason development:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/white-on-te-s-preseason-development

Bevell on implementing new offensive system:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/bevell-on-offensive-stuff

Pieces coming together for Lions as Week 1 begins:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/pieces-coming-together-for-lions-as-week-1-begins