Morning Lions Links for Wednesday 1-1-20

Happy New Year!!!

Articles:

Statement from Lions head coach Matt Patricia:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/statement-from-lions-head-coach-matt-patricia

Flowers looking to build on first season with Lions:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/flowers-looking-to-build-on-first-season-with-lions

Detroit Lions sign 3 more players to futures contracts, including former Michigan State TE:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12/detroit-lions-sign-3-more-players-to-futures-contracts-including-former-michigan-state-te.html

It’s tough to understand what the Detroit Lions’ plan is:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12/its-tough-to-understand-what-the-detroit-lions-plan-is.html

What Aaron Rodgers' 2019 decline tells us about Matthew Stafford's future:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/31/detroit-lions-better-stop-squandering-matthew-staffords-prime-years/2784723001/

Lions on the hunt for more experienced backup QB in 2020:  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/31/detroit-lions-hunt-experienced-backup-qb/2782039001/

Lions spent big on free agency, but what did they get for their money?:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/31/detroit-lions-spent-big-free-agency-but-what-did-they-get-their-money/2782337001/

Lions fire four assistant coaches, plus strength and conditioning staff:  https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/12/31/detroit-lions-fire-four-assistant-coaches-plus-strength-and-conditioning-staff/2786286001/

ESPN names Lions’ Calvin Johnson best receiver of the decade:  https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12/espn-names-lions-calvin-johnson-best-receiver-of-the-decade.html

Lions smart to let Graham Glasgow test free agency:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/31/lions-smart-to-let-graham-glasgow-test-free-agency/

Lions rookies provide glimpse of hope in final game of season:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/31/lions-rookies-provide-glimpse-of-hope-in-final-game-of-season/

Matthew Stafford, Trey Flowers top Lions' PFF grades for the season:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/12/31/matthew-stafford-trey-flowers-top-lions-pff-grades-for-the-season/

Pat Caputo - Lions' party line doesn't equal truth:  https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/pat-caputo---lions-party-line-doesn-t-equal/article_88f490cc-2be5-11ea-b916-fbf4248b314b.html

Final NFL stats leaders in every major category for 2019 season (Receiving touchdowns - Wide receiver Kenny Golladay is the first Lion to lead the NFL in touchdown catches outright since 1952. Calvin Johnson led the NFL with 12 in 2008 but was tied with Larry Fitzgerald. Golladay had only eight combined touchdowns in his first two seasons in the NFL. His Lions teammate, receiver Marvin Jones Jr., was among those tied for fourth with nine touchdowns. The Ravens' Mark Andrews led all tight ends with 10 touchdowns, and Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp continued to enjoy success in the offense led by coach Sean McVay.  1. Golladay, Lions: 11.  T-2: Andrews, Ravens and Kupp, Rams: 10.  T-4: Parker, Dolphins; Godwin, Bucs; Thomas, Saints; Jared Cook, Saints; and Jones, Lions: 9.):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28359004/final-nfl-stats-leaders-every-major-category-2019-season

Ranking all 32 NFL offensive lines following the 2019 regular season (11. DETROIT LIONS:  At this point last season, we were discussing how Frank Ragnow was all over the map after his rookie season at guard. Following his switch to center prior to this season, Ragnow finished 2019 as the sixth-highest graded player at the position in a much-improved sophomore campaign. Ragnow increased both his pass-blocking grade and run-blocking grade nearly 15 points from his rookie season. Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow also enjoyed top-10 finishes at their respective positions in overall PFF grade.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-offensive-line-rankings-following-2019-regular-season

2020 NFL Draft:

Lions To Pick Third Overall In Draft: Three Early Targets:  https://971theticket.radio.com/articles/lions-to-pick-third-overall-in-draft-three-early-targets

Six From Saturday: NFL Draft Prospects Shine in College Football Playoff Semifinals:  https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/12/31/nfl-draft-2020-college-football-playoff-semifinals

QB Klassroom: Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts, Part 2:  https://www.rotoworld.com/article/qb-klassroom/qb-klassroom-oklahoma-qb-jalen-hurts-part-2

2020 NFL Draft Stock - Bowls (12-31-19):  http://walterfootball.com/draft2020stock_18.php

Draft prospects in the the Citrus Bowl:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/citrus-bowl-time-tv-channel-2020-nfl-draft-prospects-to-watch-in-michigan-vs-alabama/

Prospects to watch in Sugar Bowl:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/sugar-bowl-time-tv-channel-2020-nfl-draft-prospects-to-watch-in-baylor-vs-georgia/

Draft prospects in the Rose Bowl:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/rose-bowl-time-tv-channel-2020-nfl-draft-prospects-to-watch-in-oregon-vs-wisconsin/

Prospects to watch in Outback Bowl:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/outback-bowl-time-tv-channel-2020-nfl-draft-prospects-to-watch-in-minnesota-vs-auburn/

Falcons 2020 draft needs, fits, picks:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-atlanta-falcons-team-needs-draft-picks-prospects-to-watch/

Bears 2020 draft needs, fits, picks:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-chicago-bears-team-needs-draft-picks-prospects-to-watch/

Buccaneers 2020 draft needs, fits, picks:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-tampa-bay-buccaneers-team-needs-draft-picks-prospects-to-watch/

Dolphins 2020 draft needs, fits, picks:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-dolphins-team-needs-draft-picks-prospects-to-watch-for-miami/

Cowboys 2020 draft needs, fits, picks:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-dallas-cowboys-team-needs-draft-picks-prospects-to-watch/

Jaguars 2020 draft needs, fits, picks:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2020-nfl-draft-jaguars-team-needs-draft-picks-prospects-to-watch-for-jacksonville/

Video:

Golladay on the 2019 season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/golladay-on-the-2019-season

Flowers on preparing for 2020 season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/flowers-on-preparing-for-2020-season

Hand on working on techniques:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/hand-on-working-on-techniques

Robinson on finishing strong:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/robinson-on-finishing-strong

Sights and Sounds: Week 17 vs Green Bay:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/sights-and-sounds-week-17-vs-green-bay-x4955